Controlled Chaos- Down to Clown Edition
Schedule
Sat Feb 28 2026 at 02:00 pm to 04:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX | Austin, TX
About this Event
Controlled Chaos!
Down to Clown Edition
The Vortex, Owen Alimony, and The Butterfly Bar ATX invite you to a one-of-a-kind, fully inclusive 18+ Drag Brunch and Variety Show, where the stage is open to ALL performers! Whether you're a Drag Queen, King, Thing, burlesque or boylesque artist, comedian, poet, musician, mime, puppeteer, flow artist—or someone who just wants to look amazing in your best Clown look. It's your five-minutes … own the spotlight!
What to expect: A drag experience that will leave you exhausted and questioning your choices, featuring some of the area’s best alternative and horror clowns as well as some traditional jester types.
Along with the show, enjoy an open mic, open to all kinds of talent—celebrating inclusivity. creativity and community. And don’t miss our mini Trashion Show and costume contest, showcasing local reuse designers and artists. Got your own upcycled couture? Sign up to strut your look on the runway!
You could be one of those overachiever types and do both, we are not gonna stop you (Limited space with RSVP )
Participants of open mic or fashion show will receive free admission and 1 Butterfly Bar drink ticket. We’ll also feature local vendors selling some snake oil and local art.
Expect a lively, punk rock circus atmosphere celebrating beauty, chaos, and local performance art. We believe every creative deserves a stage—and this one’s yours.
Food & Drinks: Bites and beverages start at 1:30pm
Show: starts at 2pm
When: Last Saturday of February the 28th
Where: The Vortex & The Butterfly Bar ATX
Admission: $10 for the show
Limited menu available for purchase from Patrizis as well as The Butterfly Bar serving up some of brunch time spirits.
Feeling brave? Sign up to Hop on stage for your five minutes of fame (link below)
Bring those singles, darlings! Tip your performers like our rent depends on it—because glitter, wigs, hot glue and emotional stability aren’t cheap.
Sign up Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmQ_Qsjj5IUZMKc-lLRhLyca_RopJomQRT-OnYSYZwVgUTUA/viewform?usp=send_form
Where is it happening?
The Butterfly Bar @ The VORTEX, 2307 Manor Road, Austin, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 13.54
