Do This: Drag Race Queens Rev Their Engines

By Joseph Erbentraut in Arts & Entertainment on Mar 31, 2010 8:30PM

If you can't get enough of RuPaul's Drag Race and often find yourself reciting the Absolut ads that populate the online streaming editions of this season's episodes by heart, you're in luck: Two of the queeniest of the queens from the past two seasons of the Top Model-meets-Runway drag contest will be on hand in Boystown this week. And, odds are, they'll spend more time sashaying than blathering on about rabbit debates or wanting to get tattoos.

Raven, from Riverside, Calif., headlines the Stardust party at Berlin Nightclub, 954 W. Belmont, Thursday. Known for her darker edge and biting outspokenness, the season two contestant is a natural fit for the tiny stage of the late-night playground of pleasure. She's been one of the highlights of the season thus far, and currently finds herself among the top four contenders for RuPaul's coveted crown. The party will also feature DJ sets from Stinky Pinky (Think Pink Radio) and Lady Miss Navy Pier (Chances Dances). Tickets cost $10 and are available here or at the door.

For those of you less prone to hit the town on a school night, Ongina, one of the top contestants from the show's debut season last year, headlines Spin Nightclub, 800 W. Belmont, alongside special guest performer Jade on Saturday. Ongina will perform two shows at midnight at 1 a.m., while DJ Bryan Smith and VJ Riley York provide the beats. Tickets for the party also run $10 and are available by calling 773-327-7711 or by e-mailing spin@spin-nightclub.com.