We’re taking over Stagg Court for an afternoon of games, prizes, drag performances and an interactive screening of the queer cult classic But I’m a Cheerleader! Put some Pride spirit in it and come dressed in your campy cheer & athletic best and ready to live your Jock Jam Era fantasy.

Event rundown:
2pm – Games, drinks and chances to win prizes
3pm – Drag performances followed by screening
4:45pm – Closing drag performances

Hosted by Luv Ami-Stoole
Featuring performances by Chanel Mercedes Benz, Irregular Girl and Siichele

This event is presented by The Logan Theatre and creative produced by Shelli Nicole. 10% of ticket sales will be donated to Affinity Community Services, a Black led, queer led organization on Chicago’s Southside dedicated to social justice in Black LGBTQ+ communities.

But I’m a Cheerleader (1999): Megan (Natasha Lyonne) considers herself a typical American girl. She excels in school and cheerleading, and she has a handsome football-playing boyfriend, even though she isn’t that crazy about him. So she’s stunned when her parents decide she’s gay and send her to True Directions, a boot camp meant to alter her sexual orientation. While there, Megan meets a rebellious and unashamed teen lesbian, Graham (Clea DuVall). Though Megan still feels confused, she starts to have feelings for Graham.

But I’m a Cheerleader is a campy and colorful comedy that celebrates queer people while satirizing the bigoted forces that try to stifle them.

Shelli Nicole (she/her) is a Detroit born culture writer, curator, and critic living in Chicago. Her work has been featured in Vogue, Thrillist, Bustle, Architectural Digest & many others! (@AyoShelli)