Elise Kutt

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This is Not Your Grandma's Bingo

The holidays are less than a week away, and what better way to celebrate than with Betties, bingo, and booze? Come unwind at NB and let resident host, DeeDee Chaunte, give you the best present of all: sanity before the craziness!

This is not your grandma’s bingo (unless your grandma is cool… We have people bring their cool grandmas all the time). You can expect lots of naughty laughs, fun holiday themed prizes, holiday themed drag performances, and more! A ticket gives you permission to BYOB, so grab your favorite holiday cocktail and we’ll see you Thursday! 

Beauty Beyond Drag is always trying to keep it fresh with new guests every month! This month’s Naughty Bingo will include a power drag couple from Jackson, MI. Joining us after claiming first runner-up in the Miss Beauty Beyond Drag Pageant back in November, Betty J is a stunning bearded beauty, and it just so happens that their partner in crime is also the love of their life. Velma Violet is the other half, and you can expect an alternative style of rock and roll holiday shenanigans from this one! This duo travels Michigan and hits all the spots, road dogging it with each other across our beautiful state. 

Our charcoochie (charcuterie) board contest in October was such a big hit that we decided to bring it back for the Holidays! We had some of the most elaborate boards, all decorated for Haloween. Well, this time, we’re encouraging you to decorate your board the only way we know how: NAUGHTY! And if you’ve been in the studio, you know we love Christmas music! This is a fun way to let loose a little before the weekend. Decorate a platter any way you would like (we recommend the risque route) for your chance to win a naughty holiday gift from DeeDee herself! We’ve got vibes. We’ve got pasties. We’ve got lubes. AND MORE! 

Never been to a drag bingo? We encourage you to try it! Anyone who has ever come to our bingos falls in love with DeeDee. She just has this essence about her that makes you feel good. I’ve been working with DeeDee since June of 2018, and have seen her as a person I look up to as an example in this community LONG before that. When DeeDee is not twirling for the children, she is running an amazing non-profit right here in Grand Rapids called FOE (Family Over Everything), that has proudly stood by its community while fighting against brutality and social justice issues by hearing the concerns of the people, feeling their pains, and then addressing that behavior or circumstance for a better and more equitable society. So not only do we have a lovely host over here, her values are ACE and she is an active member of societal change! 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1223-naughty-holiday-drag-bingo-tickets-212040979277 

DATE - Thursday, December 23, 2021 

TIME - 6PM to 8PM 

LOCATION - Naughty Bettie - 706 Curve St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 

HOLIDAY Charcoochie Board Contest: 

-Bring a charcuterie board decorated for the Holiday season. Best presented wins a special NAUGHTY holiday prize from DeeDee! 

TICKETS - $15/person. Must be purchased online prior to event. 

Must be 18+ to attend! 

Ticket includes one (1) bingo card, 10% off all Naughty Bettie Merch for the evening, and a great drag show! Ticket also includes permission to BYOB if you are 21+. 

So what are you waiting for, Bettie? Don’t spend your Christmas Eve EVE alone!