The Creation

B'More Dyke Drag was founded the summer of 2024 by Orion Ridgely (they/them)

Orion made their official drag debut in April 2023 at an Open King Night produced by Pretty Boi Drag.

Inspired by Pretty Boi Drag, Orion yearned to start producing drag shows and create more opportunities for kings to perform... but also carve out space that includes fem-presenting and gender-bending dragsters alongside kings.

The Future

Led by Orion, with immense support from friends & community members, B'more Dyke Drag is determined to continue celebrating queerness & transness through the art of drag.

In 2025, you can expect a monthly open stage show ("Just the Tip"), a monthly all-kings show ("Oops, All Kings!), a bi-monthly sapphic-themed show ("More Than Friends"), and other themed shows during peak event season. Orion also plans to offer drag makeup classes and potentially other workshops based on demand!

Despite an increasingly hostile political climate, our drag community is growing strongly and we are increasing local positive awareness of who we are and what we offer.

If you'd like to bring drag to your local venue or organization, whether for entertainment or LGBTQ education, reach out to us!