Honey, if you thought Rehoboth Beach was all beach chairs and SPF 50, I’ve got news for you: when the sun goes down, the glitter goes UP, the lashes get LONG, and the chaos becomes chronic.
I’m Kadet Kelly, your neighborhood drag diva, chaos coordinator, glitter guerilla, and unofficial mayor of sequins. Every week, I’ll be here spilling the tea hotter than a fresh pot at Goolee’s brunch. From the shows to the scandals to the “oh no she didn’t” moments, I’m your glam tour guide to everything fabulous, unpredictable, and occasionally flammable in our queer little corner of Delaware.
Each week, I’ll take you by the rhinestoned hand through the brightest drag shows, queer events, and must-see spectacles lighting up our nightlife. Whether you’re a wide-eyed drag newbie or a seasoned front-row tippin’ pro, consider this column your personal treasure map to the wigs, wine, and wild nights ahead.
QUEER EVENTS THIS WEEK:
Where to be (and who to blame for your hangover)
May 16 – “Tequila & Bears” @ Above the Dunes (9 p.m.)
A night for bears, bear lovers, tequila enthusiasts, and anyone who thinks “just one shot” isn’t a curse. Spoiler: it is.
May 17 – Spotlight Show @ Blue Moon (9:30 p.m.)
The queens are ready, the stage is set, and someone’s gonna attempt a death drop like their knees haven’t been screaming since 2014. A Blue Moon classic.
May 24 – Follies Drag Show @ Freddie’s Beach Bar (9 p.m.)
Come for the wigs, stay for the karaoke, and pray you don’t end up singing “Shallow” uninvited.
Whether you’re a local legend or a weekend wanderer, Rehoboth’s queer scene is alive, thriving, and waiting for you to show up and show OUT. I’ll be back next week with more gossip, giggles, and glitter, until then: Stay fabulous. Stay shady. And stay out late.
Ask Kadet
This Week’s Reader Question
Q: “Kadet, can I bring my mom to a drag show?”
A: Absolutely. But prep her, baby. There will be adult jokes, fake boobs, and at least one queen crying to Celine Dion in a fog machine haze. She’ll be fine. Hell, she might become a regular and out-tip you.
