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Birdcage Drag Show

The 25th annual Birdcage drag show took place on April 12, 2023, in Russell House. The event was interrupted by a fire alarm but resumed after the building was cleared.

Medusa Chaos walks down the runway during the Birdcage drag show. The show on April 12, 2023, was the 25th edition put on by IRIS.
Medusa Chaos walks down the runway during the Birdcage drag show. The show on April 12, 2023, was the 25th edition put on by IRIS.
Dorae Saunders finishes her set on April 12, 2023, which included several songs and outfit changes. Saunders works at The Capital Club and regularly performs in Columbia.
Dorae Saunders finishes her set on April 12, 2023, which included several songs and outfit changes. Saunders works at The Capital Club and regularly performs in Columbia.
Luxx Noir London talks to the crowd to open the event. She co-hosted the 25th annual Birdcage drag show with Ebony Would.
Luxx Noir London talks to the crowd to open the event. She co-hosted the 25th annual Birdcage drag show with Ebony Would.
The annual Birdcage drag show was hosted by Carolina Productions and IRIS on April 12, 2023. Co-host Ebony Would helped the show celebrate its 25th year.
The annual Birdcage drag show was hosted by Carolina Productions and IRIS on April 12, 2023. Co-host Ebony Would helped the show celebrate its 25th year.
Kenya Pleaser struts down the runway of the Birdcage drag show. The event was organized by Carolina Productions and IRIS on April 12, 2023.
Kenya Pleaser struts down the runway of the Birdcage drag show. The event was organized by Carolina Productions and IRIS on April 12, 2023.
Don Javi sings along to the music during his set at the annual Birdcage drag show on April 12, 2023. The silver anniversary event was put on by Carolina Productions and IRIS.
Don Javi sings along to the music during his set at the annual Birdcage drag show on April 12, 2023. The silver anniversary event was put on by Carolina Productions and IRIS.
Susu Serenity dances during her performance on April 12, 2023. The Birdcage drag show event was celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Susu Serenity dances during her performance on April 12, 2023. The Birdcage drag show event was celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Gouda Judy sings to Lady Gaga's "Judas" during her set at USC's 25th Birdcage drag show. The show took place on April 12, 2023, and featured 18 queens and kings.
Gouda Judy sings to Lady Gaga's "Judas" during her set at USC's 25th Birdcage drag show. The show took place on April 12, 2023, and featured 18 queens and kings.
Though the event was interrupted by a fire alarm after a few sets, Luxx Noir London co-hosted the 25th annual Birdcage drag show with Ebony Would. London is a former competitor on "RuPaul's Drag Race."
Though the event was interrupted by a fire alarm after a few sets, Luxx Noir London co-hosted the 25th annual Birdcage drag show with Ebony Would. London is a former competitor on "RuPaul's Drag Race."