Sashay Café is the spot for drag debuts in Victoria. But in June 2022, a man threatened to shoot up their show. Sloane Chomeakwich wanted to demonstrate resilience but for safety, cancelled. On the labour of love that is drag. Sydney Lobe reports. Sydney is a freelance journalist from BC’s Fraser Valley. Published Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. 

https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/17/Performer-Battles-Anti-Drag-Tide/

Sashay Café is the spot for drag debuts in Victoria. But in June 2022, a man threatened to shoot up their show. Sloane Chomeakwich wanted to demonstrate resilience but for safety, cancelled. On the labour of love that is drag. Sydney Lobe reports. Sydney is a freelance journalist from BC’s Fraser Valley. Published Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. https://thetyee.ca/News/2023/08/17/Performer-Battles-Anti-Drag-Tide/

A Performer Battles the Anti-Drag Tide

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