Credit: Courtesy of VH1

Hark! the drag queens sing – glory to the new season of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Season 14 of the much-loved drag competition series kicks off this Friday, Jan. 7, at 7pm on VH1. Fourth Street’s Oilcan’s hosts a live-watch party Friday, plus season 14 star Jorgeous stops by Sunday, Jan. 9, for not one but two performances; more deets on both happenings below. Remember: If you make the choice to partake in in-person folly this weekend, local health experts are strongly urging everyone – regardless of your vax status – to mask up indoors and outdoors, so plan accordingly.

2 To Do

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 14 Watch Party Watch this season’s contestants battle it out for the title of America’s next drag superstar. Fri., Jan. 7, 7pm. Oilcan’s, 211 W. Fourth. fb.com/oilcanharrys.

Jorgeous Credit: Courtesy of VH1

Drag Race‘s Jorgeous Texas native Jorgeous from RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14 will be joining OCH’s local drag casts for a fabulous evening. Two shows, one night only. Sun., Jan. 9, 7 & 10pm. Oilcan’s. $20-200. fb.com/oilcanharrys.

Q’d Up

Vixens of Volstead Drag Brunch Chase away the Sunday scaries with the Vixens’ drag show, tunes by DJ BoyFriend, food and drink specials, and pop-up vendors. Sun., Jan. 9, noon-4pm. Volstead Lounge, 1500 E. Sixth, 512/680-0532. No cover. fb.com/volsteadlounge.

Sir Rat Kink Bingo Come in gear, leather, uniform, or anything else for some naughty bingo. Sun., Jan. 9, 4-7pm. Oilcan’s, 211 W. Fourth, 512/320-8823. No cover. fb.com/sirratleather.

Noche Latino Sunday fungay featuring Latinx music hits all night. Sun., Jan. 9, 10pm. Oilcan’s, 211 W. Fourth, 512/320-8823. fb.com/oilcanharrys.

Divina: Noche Drag Latinx Hostess Tatiana Cholula and special guests serve an evening of Latinx queerness. Wed., Jan. 12, 9-11pm. Oilcan’s, 211 W. Fourth, 512/320-8823. fb.com/divinaaustintx.

Gayly Ahead

Underwear Night Strip down to yer skivvies, grab a bev, and dance the night away. Clothes check provided by Package Menswear. Second Saturdays, 9pm. The Iron Bear, 301 W. Sixth. No cover. theironbear.com.

This article appears in January 7 • 2022.

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