Weekend: Tammie Brown of ‘Drag Race,’ MLK events, parties
Social Agenda: Jan. 18-21
by QNotes Staff Staff Reports editor@goqnotes.com
Published: January 17, 2013 in Social Agenda
If you’ve ever caught yourself saying, “Oh, there’s never anything to do in this town,” then you’d certainly be wrong this weekend. Lots of exciting events, including parties and Martin Luther King Jr. Day activities, are on the calendar for the next few days. Details below.
Friday, Jan. 18

Tammie Brown. Photo Credit: tammiebrown.net.
Tammie Brown of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’
The Rainbow In brings one of RuPaul’s girls in for a night of fun. It’s Tammie’s first time visiting the Carolinas, so show her some love! More details…
Live band at Hartigan’s
Hartigan’s Irish Pub breaks out the jams for the ladies, with a live performance by She N She. More details…
Saturday, Jan. 19
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
Charlotte commemorates Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. A contingent of LGBT and straight ally community members will be marching with the Human Rights Campaign. More details in our story posted this morning or at our calendar listing…
Discussion: The ‘Second Emancipation Proclamation’
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Library holds a discussion on the Civil Rights-era efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his appeal to President John Kennedy to issue a “Second Emancipation Proclamation.” More details…
Saturday nightlife
Bar at 316′s Retro Party, more details…
Cathode Azure raffles Rihanna tickets, more details…
Bear Encounters at The Woodshed, more details…
The Bella Jade Revue Show at Petra’s, more details…
Sunday, Jan. 20
Spoken Word
Chi Psi Omega Fraternity hosts a monthly spoken word event. More details…
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