Reclaim the Season: Queer Bar Takeover Holiday Bash

Date: Saturday, December 14th

Time: 9 PM – Midnight

Location: The Ship – West Bottoms

Before the Family Drama, Raise Some Queer Chaos

The holidays are coming, and with them, the performative smiles and awkward dinner conversations. But before all that, we’re giving you a night to cut loose, rebel against expectations, and remind yourself who you really are. Think of it as a queer declaration: freedom, joy, and unapologetic self-expression.

Tickets: Online: Starting at $8 at queerconnect.org/queer-bar-takeover At the Door: $10

Early Bird Special: 10% off with code Earlybird by Wednesday before the event

The Look: Whatever makes you feel bold, untamed, and authentically YOU. Glitter, leather, oversized sweaters, sparkly jumpsuits—this is your permission slip to wear your rebellion proudly. Bonus points for outfits that scream “I’ve never met a rule I didn’t break.”

What to Expect: A night that laughs in the face of restraint. Dance like no one’s watching, sing like the family can’t hear you, and revel in the kind of unfiltered joy that can only exist in a space created by us, for us.

Parking: Plenty of street parking available (but we recommend carpooling for added mischief).

Afterparty: Your wristband gets you free entry to Missie B’s, where the rebellion continues late into the night.

The Mission: Queer Bar Takeover is about reclaiming space—and tonight, we’re taking it all back with irreverence, queer joy, and absolutely no apologies.

Tag Us: Snap, share, and tag us on Instagram or Facebook (@queerbartakeoverkc) to show the world what unapologetic queer joy looks like.

Got Ideas?

Slide into our DMs on Facebook or Instagram with suggestions for future events or bars.

The Fine Print:

21+ Safe space

Dance party—because sometimes, rebellion looks like a dance floor full of liberated bodies

This holiday season, forget tradition and join the revolution. Because before you grin through another family dinner, you deserve a night to be completely, wildly, and gloriously yourself. See you there.

Host or Publisher Queer Bar Takeover