After quickly downing a couple of small cups of Coca Cola in the frigid AC, I shuffled with my clique closer towards the stage. I planned on sticking with my posse, as I knew any attempt at outside social interaction may prove futile, but after seeing some people from Case Western Reserve University there, I felt more at ease. After giving the bouncer my name and ID, I was welcomed with a cacophony of noise, bright lights and even more colorful outfits. It felt ethereal, like a beautiful painting that I wasn’t supposed to bear witness to. Before I even entered the building, I saw some performers getting ready outside, taking pictures and sharing drinks. Unfortunately, I don’t turn 21 for another month, and without a fake ID I got marked with an “L” on both my hands (for “lame” I’m assuming). However, I also knew that during the past year of remote activities I was always telling myself that I would take advantage of gatherings once they were back in-person, so I took a leap of faith and decided to have a good time. I knew my social skills, or lack thereof, would be put to the test. This was not only my first time going to a drag show, but it felt like my first time going to a party, and it was definitely my first time going to a social gathering since before the pandemic started. As someone typically far more introverted than extroverted, I was taken aback by the loud music and bright lights. Heading into the event, feelings of ambivalence, excitement and nervousness washed over me and only intensified once I walked through the main doors.
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4, a couple friends and I had the pleasure of going to our first drag show, “Songbirds & Sirens” put on by GlamGore, at The Grog Shop in Coventry.