Queen’s Giving: Giving with Glitter

Schedule

Sun Nov 23 2025 at 11:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Asian Arts Initiative | Philadelphia, PA

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A festive drag brunch celebrating community, gratitude, and queer Asian joy!
About this Event

is a volunteer social organization that strives to engage queer (LGBTQIA+) Asian/Asian-American folks within the greater Philadelphia area. 

We are excited to host Queens’ Giving on November 23rd with Mandy Mango

Queens’ Giving is PAQ’s twist on Thanksgiving, where we welcome community members to come together to enjoy brunch and dazzling performances by an all-Asian-American cast of drag performers, including ,, , and .


Event Proceeds

This is an annual fundraiser that directly supports 2026 programming and initiatives.

All ticket and raffle proceeds will ensure the sustainability and expansion of activites for queer Asian folks in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Tipping is highly encouraged for our drag performers (cash and mobile payments permitted).

We know the holidays can be hard for queer folx, but we are so so excited to celebrate as a community and with our chosen family!

Any questions or comments, please contact PAQ at [email protected]

Thank you for giving!


Tickets:

PAQ is committed to offering financially accessible and inclusive programming.

Tickets are on a sliding scale to make this event accessible for all income levels. This graphic below will help you figure out which tier would be best for you:

Tier 1: $30

Tier 2: $45

Tier 3: $60

Sponsor Add-Ons: These are an additional opportunity for you to support the people making this event possible! You are alleviating the cost for the labor that brings this event to life. All sponsors will be recognized during the program. 

Sponsor a Performer (add-on): $25

Your purchase sponsors a drag performer! You'll receive 10 complimentary raffle tickets.

Sponsor a Volunteer Ticket (add-on): $15

Your purchase sponsors a volunteer supporting the event! You'll receive 3 complimentary raffle tickets.


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COVID Policy

PAQ and Mandy Mango are committed to the safety and well-being of all our guests. We encourage our guests to take an at-home COVID test for a negative result on the day of the event. Mask-wearing will be optional. We will provide hand sanitizers on dining tables.

For further information, please refer to the City of Philadelphia, click here.

Click here for any further information to find and obtain at-home COVID tests.

Refund Policy:

If you cannot attend the event, please notify PAQ within 48 hours before the event so refunds can be offered promptly and available seats can be given to any waitlist registrants. Our email is [email protected]

If it is less than 48 hours, we encourage you to offer it to a friend to attend in your place.



Agenda

🕑: 11:00 AM
Doors Open, Check-In, and Food Service
🕑: 12:00 PM
Opening Remarks & Queen's Giving Drag Show Time
🕑: 02:00 PM
Closing Remarks & Raffle Winers
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Where is it happening?

Asian Arts Initiative, 1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 65.87

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