Darcelle XV Showplace

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"The late Darcelle, the world’s oldest living drag queen, died March 2023. Her showplace, now in the National Register of Historic Places, hosts the longest-running drag show on the West Coast. In her memory, the show is as energetic and vital as ever. The food is greasily delightful, the drinks are a thousand variations of sweet, and the brassy stable of queens effortlessly modulate their old-school pageantry for late-night crowds, bawdy brunches, and family matinees. A queer Stumptown staple since Stonewall (really! 1969!), this place is the best kind of time machine, and it’s a can’t-beat spot for out-of-towners. Celebrate Darcelle’s legacy with shows every Friday and Saturday night, brunches every Sunday, and pay attention for Catch a Rising Star showcases, which lift up new local drag talent." - Thom Hilton