The Institute for the Study of Sexuality and Gender presents our first
ISSG Drag Ball
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2025, 6pm-8pm
Teatro, Italian Academy
Hosted by Junior Mintt with sounds by DJ Kneaku
Join us for an evening of looks, performances, and community!
Students are invited to perform or simply cheer the performers on. There will be food, judges, and trophies for the most fabulous! Performances by special guests Theydy Bedbug and Issa Big Dragon, Alumni, faculty, and staff are invited to volunteer or attend as space allows.
The categories are:
Queer Trailblazer: Icons of the past and present come alive. Herstorical/historical figures and conthemporary queers.
Queer Liberation Faceoff: The forces of good and evil collide on one stage. Winning hero and villain will face-off for a final showdown
- Heroes: Free us all with your look! Brave, superhero vibes.
- Villains: Devious, haunting, and maniacal looks. Plan to steal the show.
Supernatural Body: Bewitching, magical, fantastical, and simply out of this world. Show us your creature features. Are you human, are you machine, or are you a legend from fairy tales and dreams?
Campus Crush: The whole campus has a crush on this stylish, brilliant scholar. Bring your fiercest A+ student realness! Whether it's the star athlete, the conscious rebel, the quirky art major, the book worm, the class clown or the mysterious philosophy student, own it and serve it up hot. Top of their class, serving confidence and edge.
Best Dance Performance: Choreography, freestyle, or movement-based drag bringing the energy!
Lip Sync Extravaganza: Perform an iconic lip sync. Could be dramatic, emotional, or hilarious.
Dorm Room Couture: Runway! Serve a runway moment using DIY fashion, dorm inspiration, and pure imagination.
SEE THE INTEREST FORM TO RSVP
New to drag and want some tips??
Students are invited to attend a Drag Performance Workshop
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 6PM - 8PM
The organizers of this event are committed to accessibility and inclusivity. If you require disability accommodations, please contact [email protected] by Monday, Sept. 15.
Organized by the Institute for the Study of Sexuality and Gender
Cosponsored by the The Radio in the Orchard Initiative, Institute for Comparative Literature and Society, the Center for the Study of Ethnicity and Race, the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, the Office of the Dean of Arts and Sciences, Division of Humanities, the Department of History, and the Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy at Columbia University.
