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CAFE QUEENS: A Drag Show / Latte Art Throwdown
June 28, 2023 @ 6:30 pm - 10:30 pm
UPDATE 6/14/23: Attendee and Competitor tickets SOLD OUT. Waitlist begins at 6PM the evening of the event.
The Understudy is proud to host its first-ever latte art throwdown, presented in collaboration with Metric Coffee. Expect our signature dramatic flair.
Join The Understudy for an evening of fierce looks, fierce competition, and fabulous prizes. Top competitors can walk away with up to $200 cash, plus prizes from Fellow, La Marzocco, Steppenwolf Theatre, and more.
Pizza provided by our friends at Pizza Lobo.
We’re kicking off our night with performances by Lezbian Minelli, Yuiza Beach, Kerosene, and Betty Theft, PLUS cameos by members of The Understudy team.
DJ set by Luke Cimarusti
PRIZES:
First Place: $200
Second Place: $150
Third Place: $100
PLUS prizes from Fellow, La Marzocco, Metric Coffee, The Neofuturists, Steppenwolf Theatre, and Women and Children First Bookstore.
PLEASE NOTE: this event is 21+. No underage attendees or competitors will be permitted.
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