Local Realness: Aurora Pride Performers
This year, Aurora Pride’s entertainers are brought to us by the two hosts, renowned local performers Dixie Krystals and Evelyn Evermoore. Here’s the rundown of who to catch this year.
Dixie Krystal’s Stage
Dixie Krystals (she/her)
@dixiekrystals
Dixie Krystals has been dazzling audiences for 26 years! Appearing in Generation Drag on MAX and Camp Wannakiki Season 5 on OUTTV, she is known for her fierce vocals and comedic hosting skills.
Shirley Delta Blow (she/her)
@ShirleyDeltaBlow
A big city girl with small town dreams, Shirley Delta Blow came west to seek her fortune. Her unique and quirky style has led to shows like Drag Machine, DragOn! and Lord of the Butterflies at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Drag Decades at the Clocktower Cabaret, and The Legend of Georgia McBride at the Vintage Theater. Shirley also hosts I Love That Story and reads books to children and their adults at libraries and bookstores all over Colorado. Find more than you ever wanted to know at shirleydeltablow.com
Marcie Smith (she/her)
@marciemusicofficial
Marcie Smith is a singer/songwriter from Denver, CO. She moonlights as an educational counselor. Marcie is always chasing rainbows, peace, and love! You can catch her living life to the fullest one day at a time.
Coco Bardot (she/her)
@theecocobardot (tiktok: cocobcvnty)
Coco Bardot is an embodiment of and believes in #blackgirlmagic. She has been performing in drag and draglesque for over a decade all over the country. She’s the modern-day Mae West meets Baby Tate. Her drag is a tribute to the sapphic goddesses that came before her!
Talia Tucker L’Whor (she/her)
@Talia_ _ Tucker
Talia Tucker L’Whor is a fashion clown with a proclivity for boundary pushing humor and social commentary. Living on a diet of rhinestones, nail-glue, and hairspray Talia always serves a sickening hourglass figure. Her creative POV’s in looks and performances always beg the question: “Who Hired her?” She is the embodiment of what your homophobic family members warned you about and will never back down from a yes and opportunity. The Brewery Bitch, The Bingo Babe, and The Comedy Clown of Denver.
Anastasia Krystals (he him / she her)
@anastasia_krystals
Anastasia Krystals is a showgirl who will leave you begging for more! Anastasia brings the Krystals to your eyes and hearts with her captivating performances while dripping in sparkles. You can find her singing and dancing all throughout Denver, from The Clocktower to the new Champagne Tiger venue coming this fall.
Evelyn Evermore’s Stage
Evelyn Evermoore (she/her)
@evelynevermoore
“Out of the bars, into the streets.” Evelyn follows in the footsteps of our queer ancestors, bringing queerness to the light. She hosts a monthly pride book club and believes that the true art of drag is not lip syncing, but leading the way forward for our communities.
Mia Staxxx (she/her)
Facebook: Mia Staxx, Instagram: @mia.staxx.x, X(Twitter): @QueenStaxXx, TikTok: @mia.staxxx, Snapchat: mia.staxxx
Mia StaxXx, mother of the Staxxx Navy, has been performing in drag for over 12 years. She performed and hosted at every major LGBTQIA+ venue in Denver and surrounding areas. Mia has an amazing drag family of 10-plus entertainers, designers, and creatives. Her performances are a mix of sexy, energetic dancing, rap and live vocals, and audience interaction.
Porsha Demarco Douglas (she/they)
@porshademarco
Porsha Demarco has been a performer for nearly two decades. Her style of drag is very high-energy. They will give you kicks, flips, and splits. She is serving class and a bit of sass. Porsha stays ready to slay the stage while having a good time.
Jam Eden Wynters (he/they/she)
@jam.eden.wynters
Jam Eden Wynters is a drag performer taking Colorado by storm! She is a member of both Haus of Androgeda and Haus of Wynters. Jam Eden is known for stunning crowds with the looks that she serves. Her performances are captivating and beautiful to experience.
Geo Conjure (she/her)
@Geoconjure
Geo Conjure is a drag artist hailing from the deep South. She draws on her experience in the practice of Hoodoo and Conjure to bring eclectic and elating performance experiences to audiences. She combines her professional training experience of dance and music with her craft through percussive movements and invigorating emotional display. She’s been in the game for almost 10 years and is quite the force in the Denver scene.
All photos courtesy of performers
