Personal Narrative: My Trip To A Drag Show At Rick's Cafe

On Sunday, September 27, 2015 around 7:00pm, my life was changed. That Sunday, I went to a Drag Show at Rick’s Café. It was such amazing experience for me. I have never seen a drag show before, but always wanted to see one. I was really excited when I saw a posting about it in MSU Spectrum Facebook group. Also, my friend told me about it, and he really wanted to go to the show but not by himself. Of course, I was game to go to the show with him. When I walked into Rick’s Café, it seemed like the same old Rick’s, but the tables were organized more for a show. My friends and I got good seats after I made them move multiple times because I wanted the best view of the stage. The show started a little late, but it was worth the way. The MC for the show came out and did the normal crowd warm up. Also, he announced that Miss Gay America would be making an appearance at the show. He made a few jokes about the show running a little bit late saying that magic was happening in the back. The MC made me even more excited for the show. Also, before the MC came out, I saw a few of the drag queens socializing with the people in the audience. They looked amazing and just like women. It amazed me that a man could make himself look just like a women. When the first queen came out I was amazed, …show more content…
I have always heard gay males do not like lesbians, and vice versa, but everyone seemed to be just enjoying themselves. While I was at the drag show, I talked to this guy that was gay. It was really nice talking to him, and hearing his story about finding himself. I will not put his name in this paper because he is all the way out the closet. Also, to touch on that subject, the community is big on not outing others who are not yet ready to come out of the closet. The group of guys my friends and I were sitting next to talked to us about the regulars that come to the shows. They were a little gossipy but real