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May242022

LUSH Lounge & Theater Announces Pride Celebrations, June 22-26

LUSH Lounge & Theater is celebrating Pride with a fun week of programming, and tickets are on sale now. PLUSH: A LUSH Pride Experience is a fun-filled week of drag shows, concerts, DJ dance parties and more. PLUSH will run June 22-26 with events happening inside LUSH, outside on the patio, and in the parking lot. 

“Since this is our first Pride as owners, we wanted to create a fun atmosphere where everyone can celebrate and have a good time.”         Jared Lawrence, Co-owner, LUSH Lounge & Theater

While there will be events happening each day during Pride week from June 22-26, an outdoor Pride Party will take place in the parking lot on Saturday, June 25. Headlining the party will be a concert from Billy Gillman and Brooke Eden.

PLUSH Programming Schedule

Wednesday, June 22

   o   Drag Queen Bingo from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

   o   PLUSH & Play Gayme Show Hosted by Jason Matheson from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, June 23

   o   Erin Schwab & Friends Special Pride Show from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

   o   DJ Dance Party from 9:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Friday, June 24

   o   Pride Kick-off Happy Hour from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

   o   RuPaul’s Drag Race Viewing Party from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

   o   DJ in the lounge from 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

   o   Mirage: Drag After Dark in the theater at 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 25

   o   Outdoor Stage

      -  DJ LaKesha 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

      -  Billy Gilman & Brook Eden concert from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

      -  Mirage: Drag After Dark from 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.

   o   LUSH

      -  DJ on the patio from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

      -  DJ Dance Party in the theater from 8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Sunday, June 26

   o   Live stream the Twin Cities Pride Parade in the theater

   o   DJ on the patio from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

   o   Drag pop-up performances in the lounge and patio from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

   o   Drag Bingo in the theater from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.

PLUSH passes are now available for purchase, including three options:

   · The PLUSH Pass $150: Access to all events during Pride week, plus a limited-edition t-shirt, and preferred reserved seating at events.

   · Weekend Pass $75: Access to all events at LUSH on Saturday and Sunday.

   · Saturday Pass $65: Access to all events at LUSH on Saturday.

To view a full lineup of entertainment and events and to purchase tickets, visit lushmpls.com and follow on social media @lushmpls.

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