Any karaoke lovers? One of my biggest karaoke pet peeves is when someone grabs the mic and sings a song that absolutely nobody in the crowd knows. So, I created an event where the audience controls the mic. Yep, the crowd decides who sings.

If you want to see what all the fuss is about, pull up tonight at Sunken Cork inside Arrow Dart Bar. I'll be hosting all night, so come say hi and meet me in person at QueerAokee.

Before you dive into the rest of this newsletter, enter to win tickets to Sound Mandala at Unicorn Theatre. Running June 10th through August 1st, it's an immersive experience that's unlike anything else happening in Kansas City right now, and we'd love to send you for free.*

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• Hard Candy is bringing drag royalty to Kansas City. April Carrion and Vivacious take over Hamburger Mary's on June 22nd for a night of fierce performances, unforgettable looks, and enough charisma to power the city.

• The World Cup doesn't end when the final whistle blows. Head to The Truman on June 25th for the official World Cup After Party, where the energy stays high long after the match is over.

• Tacos, tequila, and zero self-control. The Tacos & Tequila Festival is taking over Legends Field on June 13th with throwback hits, strong drinks, and elite day party energy. Yeah… you need to be there. Win your tickets now.*

• Few songs have a grip on millennials quite like Way Down We Go. KALEO brings their bluesy, cinematic sound to GrindersKC on July 18th, delivering a live show that feels massive from the first note.

• Vintage lovers, this one's for you. The KC Vintage Flea pops up at Parlor on July 18th with racks of throwback finds, one-of-a-kind pieces, and plenty of opportunities to tell people, "Thanks, it's vintage.

VIRAL SOFT-SERVE MARGS IN KC

Summer has officially entered the chat, and Kansas City finally has soft-serve margaritas. Whether you're looking for a boozy treat to cool off or just want an excuse to sit on a patio a little longer, these frozen favorites are popping up around the metro and deserve a spot on your summer bucket list.

THIS WEEKEND

LOCALS ONLY

• FREE TIX? As you know, PrideFest is this weekend, and you can get tour weekend passes for $20, or you can win them for free. Pull up to Q&A tomorrow night, where we announce the winner.

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