The Freak Affair (with special guest DJ Kevin Aviance)

For our final month in residence at the cell, THE FREAK AFFAIR goes iconic! Join us for ICONS, a celebration of legendary creators, innovators, and change makers who move the needle in pop culture, music and more! A night full of unpredictable surprises!

Join us for an interactive night of drag kings and artists, burlesque, and of course our gaming and improv portion! 

A $10 donation benefits the artists and gets you a chance to win a sweet raffle prizes from BIPOC queer small businesses including BoiPKG and others!

Featuring your host for the night Uncle Freak and co host C'etait Bontemps, with performances by Jack Rabbit Slim, Vic Sin, Islaya, Don Scissorsize and special guest DJ Kevin Aviance!

*First 15 tickets sold get a free drink in the garden*

Proof of vaccination required at the door. 

Masks are required indoors. 

Foxy Belle Afriq, a burlesque producer and performer as Drag King persona Uncle Freak, strives to be inclusionary and raise awareness on various issues within the LGBTQIA community. She produces FROLIC burlesque, a BIPOC burlesque variety show, THE FREAK AFFAIR a drag king improv and variety program and facilitates Pronoun Awareness workshops with WOW Cafe Theater in NYC which is now the oldest run lesbian and trans led space in NYC. Keep apprised of her work by following @foxybelleafriq on Instagram and Facebook @afriqfoxy on twitter.

Uncle Freak is a tequila lover, social justice warrior and man about town. He brings a flair of the dra-matics with his polyester suits all year round and epic afro. He has a stache to boot and the ladies are lining up wanting a piece of this calienté brother. He just might get you to sign over your savings account and maybe your 401K with his smoldering good looks and charm. Uncle Freak produces The Freak Affair, bringing together other drag artists to get you up and grooving. Winner of the Silver Tusk Award "Best Newcomer" 2020. 

Don Scissorsize is a blue-eyed crooner, a midnight spooner, and a connoisseur of fine cigars. This charismatic singer lives to love and is infamous in the New York City drag king scene; he’s a ladies man, a real-life Italian Stallion. His greatest hits are “I Rubbed Your Cl*t on a Train, and I Thought About You” and “You Make Me Feel so Hung.” Since then, Don has helped raise thousands of dollars for Queer identified charities, and made many a lady blush while doing it. You can catch Don performing with burlesque troupes around NYC, including regular appearances at Dyke Bar Takeover events and Frilucha. 

C'etait BonTemps the Pastel Priestexx of burlesque and drag, is consistently blending gender all around New York! Currently based in Brooklyn, they have made their mark with performances based in emotional cathar-sis, whether it be founded in sadness or laughter. In that vain they were the recipient of The Strangest Thing award at The 2019 Silver Tusks! They are also half of the production duo BonTemps & Lace, creating new and exciting queer works in Nightlife since 2019. As a trans, non-binary drag artist they hope to continue bend minds and hearts with their artistry. IG: @cetaitbontemps. 

Islaya, your favorite Auntie is here and she ain't playing no games! Known for her high energy, soulful performance style, Islaya is here to spread a message of self acceptance and resilience through her drag. Prepare for the slay!

COVID Policy

-Proof of vaccination and matching identification are required at the door. As recommended by CDC and the NYC's mayors office, masks are required indoors.

-If you have been in contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19, regardless of vaccination status, we ask that you procure a negative PCR test before coming to the cell.

-If you are experiencing any COVID symptoms including fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, or diarrhea please procure a negative PCR test before coming to the cell.