Friday the 13th

with a twist of Lemon

Friday the 13th - with a twist of Lemon

When: Friday, October 13, 2023

Where: Windsor Sportsmen’s Club, 2401 Dougall Avenue, Windsor, Ontario

Presented by: Lavender Promotions and Koko Starr Events

Main Act: Lemon (From Canada's Drag Race Season 1)

Supporting Acts: Luxy Charms, Rollz, Koko Starr, Phoenix Black, Hudson Bae, Subrina Kink

Admission: $20 in Advance, $25 at the Door, General Admission Only

The Zine Experience:

Let's turn the clock back to Friday the 13th, a date infamous for its dark aura. But Windsor wasn't about superstitions; it was about celebrating the extraordinary. The Windsor Sportsmen’s Club was the place to be, and it wasn't just any Friday night – it was the night Lemon (@lemongivesyoulife), the tangy sensation from Canada's Drag Race (@canadasdragrace) Season 1, returned to Windsor for another spectacular drag event hosted by Lavender Promotions (@lavenderpromo) and Koko Starr Events.

Picture this: It’s Friday night, it’s 8 pm, and I’m at a place called the Sportsmen’s Club with dead animals covering the walls… This truly is a Friday the 13th.  Inside, the air buzzes with anticipation, as the crowd awaits a sour and sensational spectacle. Lemon, with her zest for life and a style as bright as the fruit she's named after, was the star of the show. She didn't disappoint; She squeezed out every drop of charisma and talent.

But Lemon wasn't alone. She brought with her a smorgasbord of talent that added a variety of flavors to the night. Luxy Charms (@luxycharms666), the self proclaimed “little goth clown hooker” was pure luxury and charm, drawing us in to her darkness with her sinister grin. Rollz (@rollzthedragqueen), the dark horse of the evening, spun us into a whirlwind of wonder. Koko Starr (@kokostarrqueen), a local legend, brought her A-game, dazzling the crowd with her power and glamour. The dancing queen from London, Ontario, Phoenix Black (@itsphoenixblack), fiery and fierce, set the stage ablaze with her presence. Hudson Bae (@kinghudsonbae), the embodiment of cool, brought a new definition to suave. And Subrina Kink (@subrina_kink), sprinkled a touch of kink and a dash of horror into the mix that would have made Jason’s own mother proud!

For just $20 this unforgettable night could have been yours. The audience, a blend of faces from all walks of life, reveled in the atmosphere. It was general admission, so no one was too far from the magic happening on stage.

The energy in the room was electric, a fusion of Lemon's vibrant spirit and the crowd's enthusiastic cheers. With every lip sync, every costume change, and every dance move, Lemon and her ensemble elevated the room to new heights.

As the night waned and the clock ticked away, it was clear: Lemon and her cohorts had painted the town yellow. It was a Friday the 13th that would be remembered for its audacity, its eccentricity, and its pure zest for life.

In the end, as the crowd dispersed, smiles on their faces and a touch of Lemon's inspiration in their hearts, the Windsor Sportsmen’s Club remained an oasis of extraordinary. The city had experienced a Friday the 13th like no other – one that proved that sour can be sweet, and that a little bit of Lemon goes a long way.

The Verdict: Sour, sweet, and everything in between – the Windsor drag scene will be talking about this unforgettable Friday the 13th for years to come.

By Kevin Blondin (@kevinblondinsta)