Sometimes science can be a drag, so let's put some rhinestones on it and MAKE IT A PARTY!! 🎉 🎉
Following sold-out shows before the pandemic, #ScienceIsADrag returns to Toronto for another free event where scientists challenge the cis/heteronormative stereotypes of science with entertaining drag performances and interactive science presentations! Come along for dinner, drinks & drag - stay for the science!! 🍻
The legendary Champagna Drag, BENT Beauty Supreme 2019 👑, returns as our host & headliner.
Many of our performers are seasoned science communicators but will be in drag for the first time! To cheer them on (and because it's fun!), we encourage all attendees to dress up for the occasion - there may just be a prize for the most spirited audience member!
Tickets will be released on Monday May 30 at noon Eastern.
Event Logistics
This event takes place on the patio of the The Opera House [Directions].
Please note this is an outdoor event on an uncovered patio. Masks are welcome and recommended when leaving your seat or interacting with performers.
We encourage all guests to rapid test before the show where possible (you can find free tests here: https://covid-19.ontario.ca/rapid-test-locator).
Doors open at 6.45pm. Seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We cannot guarantee you will only be sitting with your party (some seating is bench seating). Stools will be available on the sidewalk if you prefer a less crowded spot.
Arrive by 7.20pm. Empty seats will be filled on a first come, first served basis from the standby line, starting at 7.20pm.
Show starts at 7.30pm.
This event will be photographed and livestreamed.
Note: It’s good drag show etiquette to bring along cash tips for the performers & bar staff.
Cancellation Policy
If you are feeling unwell on the day of the event or have had a recent exposure to COVID-19, please cancel your ticket on Eventbrite or contact us so that it may be allocated to the waitlist.
Livestream | Follow us on Instagram!
Can’t make it to The Opera House on June 14th? @scienceisadrag will be live-streaming the show on Instagram. Sign up to be reminded here!
Organizers
This event is Co-Produced by Samantha Yammine, Shawn Hercules, Geith Maal-Bared, Daniel Celeste and the Royal Canadian Institute for Science.
Accessibility
This is a proudly 2SLGBTQIA+ event, and we are committed to doing everything we can to make sure everyone is comfortable and respected throughout the event.
The Opera House’s patio is ground level, accessed via two entrances. The Queen Street East entrance is 39 inches (99cm) wide, the Lewis Street entrance is 35 inches (89cm) wide. An accessible washroom is located on the main floor of the venue. Entry is via the Opera House’s main entrance on Queen Street East and can be facilitated by venue staff.
Please do not hesitate to let us know if there are accommodations we can arrange with the venue to make this event enjoyable and comfortable for you.