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WED · MAY 20 · 2:00 PM

To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar Screening

ft. Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo

Avalon Atmospheric Theater
21+ · Tickets
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Classic drag queen road trip comedy at the Avalon — don't miss the iconic performances.

Part I

The details

About this event

Experience the charm of "To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar" at the Avalon Atmospheric Theater. This 1995 classic brings together Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo in a heartwarming and humorous journey across America. As they navigate through small-town challenges, the characters discover more about themselves and the communities they encounter.

The Avalon Theater provides the perfect backdrop for this film, with its vintage atmosphere enhancing the cinematic experience. Whether you're revisiting this beloved film or seeing it for the first time, it's an opportunity to enjoy a night of laughter and reflection. Grab your tickets and prepare for an evening of entertainment and nostalgia.

From the organizer

Noxeema Jackson (Wesley Snipes), Vida Boheme (Patrick Swayze), and Chi-Chi Rodriguez (John Leguizamo) hit the road in a late-model DeVille convertible to compete in the Drag Queen of America pageant in Hollywood, California. Their drive takes them through much of the country where alternate lifestyles are less tolerated than they may be in New York City or Los Angeles. The three have an extended stay in small town Snydersville, where their car breaks down. If they ever make it out of Snydersville, they may be the better for their stay by learning more about themselves while dealing with the issues of town residents and spending more time together.
— Lakefront Brewery

Getting in

  • Tickets

    Tickets available online

  • Registration required — must sign up

What's It Actually Like?

Energy3/5
ZenMosh Pit
Nostalgic
QueerArt Scene
Conversational

Who'll Be There

A diverse crowd, likely including LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, and supporters of drag culture. Film buffs and those with a nostalgic connection to the movie. Community members looking for a welcoming and inclusive environment.

How the Room Feels

Low lightSeated throughout

What You'll Leave With

A memory

Who It's For

Social style:
Audience-style
Energy needed:
Sit back and receive

Part II · The feel

How it feels

The details organizers don't always put in the description — pulled from the room, the crowd, and what people remember afterward.

The room

Dim and seated throughout. Intimate, slow-paced.

Low lightSeated throughout

The crowd

Audience-shaped. You watch; the room is not here to talk to you.

You'll leave with

A memory

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