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Boston Highlight
Oct 16
HallowQueen: Drag & Burlesque Spectacular
Bisexual Resource Center / Bully Boy Distillers, Boston, MA / Oct 16 / nightlife
The Bisexual Resource Center presents HallowQueen, an evening of Halloween-themed drag and burlesque performances in Boston. The event takes place on October 16, 2026, at Bully Boy Distillers. Tickets are available through the official event listing provided by the organizer.
This event supports the Bisexual Resource Center and highlights local drag and burlesque artistry within the Boston nightlife scene.
Open Pulse Note
Scene Desk
The Scene and Beyond
Local and national balls, performances, festivals, drag moments, conferences, and wider scene movement.
The Scene and Beyond
Nov 21
The Pumps New England Kiki Awards Ball
Kenyan James / 45 Danforth St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130-1847, United States / Nov 21 / ballroom
The New England Kiki scene converges at Spontaneous Celebrations on November 21 for The Pumps New England Kiki Awards Ball. This event celebrates the artistry of performing in heels, challenging participants to incorporate pumps into their runway and performance effects. The night features an OTY New England Award ceremony at 7:00 PM followed by LSS at 8:00 PM, hosted by Icon Precious and Pooh Mulan with sounds by DJ Mars 007. Doors open at 6:00 PM and entry is free, with limited house tables available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event serves as a specialized regional showcase focused on technical performance and cultural expression within the New England Kiki scene, specifically centering the mastery of movement in pumps.
Open Pulse Note
Scene Event
Oct 30
HOOD BALL: Fright Night
Approved TBI event / 555 Amory street 02130 / Oct 30 / ballroom
The Boston kiki scene gathers on October 30th for the HOOD BALL: Fright Night. Hosted by Legendary Fresh and The Monarch of CT, Rodd Juicy Couture, the event takes place at 555 Amory Street. Participants competing in categories ranging from OTA Face to Beginners Performance are required to incorporate an orange bandanna, scary mask, or toy weapon into their presentation.
Open Pulse Note
The Scene and Beyond
Sep 14
The Mega-Plex RI Fall Programming
The Mega-Plex RI / Rhode Island / Sep 14 / bathhouse_culture
BLACKOUT- Every Saturday Night starting at 8 PM until dawn join us for our BLACKOUT NIGHT LIGHTS OUT PVD
The Mega-Plex RI is updating its fall calendar, continuing to serve as a vital hub for New England's sex-positive and adult queer communities.
