RuPaul’s DragCon and Brooklyn Comes Alive
Kick off your fall in Queens or at a runway show hosted by RuPaul.
Fall is upon us and so are grey, rainy days. Don’t let the temperamental weather get you down this weekend, and head out to see some exciting festivals coming to the city. Learn how to do drag makeup and visit RuPaul’s DragCon or head over to Queens Hip-Hop Festival to see up-and-coming artists. Whatever you decide upon, have an umbrella in hand and a backup plan on standby.
Queens Hip-Hop Festival
You may have attended every music festival New York threw at you over the summer, but we promise this one is different. The festival kicks off in Queens on Friday and runs through the weekend, featuring a number of curated events including workshops, panels, an art exhibition, and a film screening. It’s going to be a rainy weekend, so we advise against crop tops and cargo shorts, but honestly, do you fam. Follow updates on the festival lineup on the ‘gram and find your tickets here.
Multiple Locations throughout Queens
Fri // 7:00 pm—Sun // 10:00 pm
Brooklyn Comes Alive
Returning for its fourth year in Williamsburg, Brooklyn Comes Alive is bringing the heat in 2018. With unique collaborations with music’s leading acts and a special tribute to Prince, the festival is a great opportunity to network and find underground artists exploring the boundaries of genre. Inspired by the music culture in New Orleans, Brooklyn Comes Alive is a colorful, vibrant celebration of passion projects, DIY music, and collaborative art. You can find your tickets here! See ya there!
Brooklyn Bowl
Music Hall of Williamsburg
Rough Trade
Sat // 2:30 pm—Sun 4:30 am
RuPaul’s DragCon 2018
You know the show. You know the contestants. Now you get to experience RuPaul’s DragCon race in person. Queens from season 10 are competing to see who can serve the fiercest looks on the runway. Doors open at 8:00 pm, but we all know a real queen arrives fashionably late. (We’ll leave that to your discretion, however.) Find your tickets here and find drag inspo on RuPaul’s ‘gram.
PlayStation Theater
1515 Broadway
Sat // 9 pm
