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Posted: Apr 10, 2008 in Things to do, Nightlife
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Upcoming drag-related events
Regular drag shows
Talbott Street
See the Ladies of Legends perform every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: 2145 N. Talbott St., (317) 931-1343, www.talbottstreet.com
Illusions
The Near-Eastside bar stages drag shows on Friday and Saturday nights at 10:30.
Where: 1446 E. Washington St., (317) 266-0535.
"Victor/Victoria"
Beginning April 25, the American Cabaret Theater presents this Broadway show based on the 1982 movie, which tells the story of a penniless soprano, Victoria, who conspires with a gay impresario to disguise herself as "Victor" for a stage performance. Complicating matters: A Chicago mobster sees the act and falls for the star.
Where: American Cabaret Theater, 401 E. Michigan St.
When: April 25 through June 1 (Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 3.p.m.).
Tickets: $22 to $30.
Info: (317) 631-0334 ext. 115, www.actindy.org/tickets
'Across the Hall': Short film
In this 17-minute film, directed by Alan Powell, recently emigrated Miguel has a hard time dealing with diverse cultures. Miguel's refusal to acknowledge his cross-dressing neighbor eventually has the kids defying his authority. Despite this bleak-sounding synopsis, this short film is actually part of a program of eight comedy shorts called "The World Laughs With You," which runs three times during the Indianapolis International Film Festival. At the program's first screening, April 25, special guest Craig Robinson -- Darryl from "The Office" -- will make an appearance. (Robinson stars in one of the other shorts.)
Where: Landmark's Keystone Arts Cinema at the Fashion Mall, 8702 Keystone Crossing.
When: 8:45.p.m. Friday, April 25; 7:30.p.m. Tuesday, April 29; noon Wednesday, April 30.
Tickets: $10 at the door (but purchasing tickets in advance is recommended).
Info: (317) 513-9379, www.indyfilmfest.org
'Androgyny, Transgender and 'Drag': lecture
In the spring semester of iMOCA 101, the museum takes a look at manly men, the goddess and cross-dressers in a four-part program called "Sexual Performance: Gender Roles in Art." In the final installment, on "Androgyny, Transgender and 'Drag'," Butler University professor Elizabeth Mix asks "Who's got gender trouble?"
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Contemporary Art, 340 N. Senate Ave.
When: 5:30.p.m. Wednesday, May 21.
Tickets: Free.
Info: (317) 634-6622, www.IndyMOCA.org
Circle City IN Pride Parade & Festival
From June 8 to June 15, Indy will give itself over to gay pride, with Pride picnics, Pride seminars, Pride meetings, Pride parties, but most of all, the Circle City IN Pride Parade and festival.
Where: Parade starts at College and Massachusetts avenues, and goes down to Vermont Street, and then to University Park.
When: 10.a.m. Saturday, June.14.
Cost: Free.
Info: www.indyprideinc.com/Pride
'The Rocky Horror Picture Show': outdoor screening
Grab your blanket and lawn chairs, pack a picnic and head to the IMA for a very special movie under the stars, one featuring a sweet transvestite from the galaxy of transsexual and the planet Transylvania. "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," which started onstage and evolved into a 1975 movie that spawned a cult, features a pair of young lovers, stranded, who stumble into a castle occupied by a cross-dressing mad scientist and many, many other weirdos.
Where: Indianapolis Museum of Art Amphitheater, 4000 Michigan Road
When: Friday, July 11.
Tickets: $6, IMA members, $3.
Info: (317) 923-1331, www.imamuseum.org
Gender-bending film fare
Drag movies
Drag, as defined by dictionary.com, is "clothing characteristically associated with one sex when worn by a person of the opposite sex," but that really doesn't tell you much. For a more detailed appreciation of female impersonators on stage, begin by watching these movies.
1: "The Birdcage" (1996).
2: "To Wong Foo Thanks For Everything, Julie Newmar" (1995).
3: "Kinky Boots" (2005).
4: "The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" (1994).
5: "Flawless" (1999).
6: "Connie and Carla" (2004).
7: "Paris is Burning" (1990).
Transgender movies
The decision to switch genders is regarded in various ways. For the person in question, it can be terrifying. For loved ones, mystifying. For the closed-minded, horrifying. If you really want to develop an understanding of this complex topic, start with these films.
1: "Bad Education (La Mala Educacion)" (2004).
2: "Boys Don't Cry" (1999).
3: "Transamerica" (2005).
4: "The Crying Game" (1992).
5: "Breakfast on Pluto" (2004).
6: "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" (2001).
- "Different for Girls" (1996).
Cross-dressing movies
Call us crazy, but we decided to leave titles like "White Chicks," "Sorority Boys" and "Big Mama's House" off our list of recommendations for movies in which genders pose as their opposite. But some of these are, naturally, less serious than others.
1: "Tootsie" (1982).
2: "Some Like It Hot" (1959).
3: "Yentl" (1983).
4: "She's the Man" (2006).
5: "Just One of the Guys" (1985).
6: "Ed Wood" (1994).
7: "Glen or Glenda" (1953).
Wow how brave and interesting! It is quite an art combining costumes, make-up, attitude and guts!