BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN BEGIN:VEVENT UID:344@afrothentik.com DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260127T083111Z URL:https://www.afrothentik.com/events/the-black-excellence-showcase-drag- brunch/ SUMMARY:The Black Excellence Showcase Drag Brunch DESCRIPTION:The Black Excellence Showcase Drag Brunch is a vibrant\, high-e nergy celebration where performance\, culture\, and community collide. Thi s dynamic event honors Black excellence through the art of drag\, combinin g bold self-expression\, glamour\, and creativity with the warmth of a sha red brunch experience. It creates a joyful\, inclusive space where individ uality is celebrated and authenticity takes center stage.More than enterta inment\, the showcase is a platform for visibility and empowerment. Perfor mers use drag as a form of storytelling—blending humor\, fashion\, music \, and movement to reflect resilience\, identity\, and pride. The audience is an active part of the experience\, engaging with the performers and em bracing the freedom and confidence that define the event’s spirit.At its heart\, The Black Excellence Showcase Drag Brunch is about celebration an d affirmation. It uplifts Black LGBTQ+ voices\, fosters community connecti on\, and redefines what excellence looks like when creativity is allowed t o flourish without limits. The event stands as a reminder that joy\, self- expression\, and Black brilliance deserve to be celebrated—loudly\, prou dly\, and together. ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.afrothentik.com/wp-content/uploads/2 026/01/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_1174136975_230496563121_1_original.jp g CATEGORIES:Community event LOCATION:NC 28209 United States\, Catalú 135 New Bern Street Charlotte\, NC 28209 United States\, 135 New Bern Street Charlotte\, North Carolina\ , 28209\, South\, United States X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Catalú 135 New Bern Stree t Charlotte\, NC 28209 United States\, 135 New Bern Street Charlotte\, N orth Carolina\, 28209\, South\, United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=100;X-TITLE=N C 28209 United States:geo:0,0 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20251102T010000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR