Atlanta's drag scene was put on the map by the one and only RuPaul. The city continues to create and support up and coming queens—this year's "RuPaul's Drag Race" winner, Violet Chachki, hails from our fair city. Atlanta's place in the national drag queen scene offers something for everyone: camp, glam, cutting edge and more.
Weekly drag shows in Atlanta come in all shapes and sizes and offer chances to see the veteran queens (Charlie Brown, Bubba D. Licious), experimental, blossoming queens (Edie Cheezburger, Brigitte Bidet) and badass drag kings.
Here is where to see the best drag in the city:
MONDAY
The Stars of the Century have been putting on incredible shows for more than 15 years in Atlanta. 10:30 p.m., Jungle, jungleatl.com
WEDNESDAY
Drag queens and drag kings just cutting their teeth battle it out for the title in Drag Wars, with a weekly cash prize of $250. Signups at 9 p.m., show starts at 10, Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
THURSDAY
Things get jumping at 11 p.m. at My Sister's Room as Niko Giavanni hosts the weekly King of Thrones drag show, www.mysistersroom.com
"RuPaul's Drag Race" alum Phoenix hosts the Dancefloor Divas show, featuring such entertaining and noble queens as Evah Destruction, Trinity K. Bonet, Alissah Brooks and Destiny Brooks. 11:30 p.m., Burkhart's, www.burkharts.com
FRIDAY
Squeeze in tight for a the cozy Deadly Vixens drag show at Blake's on the Park, 9 p.m., www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Founded in late 2012, the Other Show and its regular cast of queens, including Edie Cheezburger and Jaye Lish, offer a fresh take on drag, 9:30 p.m., Jungle, www.jungleatl.com
Femme Fatale kicks off the weekend with hosts Destiny Brooks and Shavonna B. Brooks, two of the matriarchs of the Atlanta scene. The show offers up several styles of drag. 11 p.m. Burkhart's, www.burkharts.com
See drag kings, queens, femmes and burlesque as Chase Daniels and Jami Atl host Friday and Saturday night shows, 11:30 p.m., My Sister's Room, www.mysistersroom.com
SATURDAY
Ms. Charlie Brown, aka the Bitch of the South, has been entertaining—and mocking—Atlanta audiences for decades. She now stars in the Glitz & Glam Dinner Theater show at Lips Atlanta at 6 and 9 p.m. and also a late-night show, the Taboo Show, at 11:30 p.m., www.lipsatl.com
Edie Cheezburger takes over the reins for the GlitterBomb show at 11 p.m. Blake's on the Park, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Synergy, hosted by Monica Van Pelt and Shawnna Brooks, 11 p.m., Burkhart's, www.burkharts.com
See drag kings, queens, femmes and burlesque as Chase Daniels and Jami Atl host Friday and Saturday night shows, 11:30 p.m., My Sister's Room, www.mysistersroom.com
SUNDAY
Bubba D. Licious and her Sisters of Sequin take you to church every Sunday with their Drag Gospel Brunch, 12:30 p.m., Lips Atlanta, www.lipsatl.com
Cell Block Sunday features classic queens including Lateasha Shuntel, Raquell Lord, and Nicole Paige Brooks. 8 p.m., Blake's on the Park, www.blakesontheparkatlanta.com
Camp queens of the South, the Armorettes, whose tips go to the fight HIV/AIDS, perform every Sunday. 8 p.m., the Hideaway, atlantahideaway.com
Brigitte Bidet hosts Tossed Salad, a fresh mix of drag. 9 p.m., Burkhart's, www.burkharts.com
COMING UP…
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Gurlfrandz takes over Mary's in East Atlanta with a special themed event each month, www.facebook.com/mary.heylady
SUNDAY, AUG. 9
New Faces is a contest where all talent is welcome—from singers to musicians to drag queens and drag kings. 9 p.m., Friends on Ponce, www.friendsonponce-atl.com/
SEPT. 18
America's Next Drag Superstar Violet Chachki returns to her home base of Atlanta for a show with her Legendary Children. "Nuclear Meltdown" features a host of the hottest queens in true Legendary Children fashion, with end-of-the-summer attire, Speedos, and your everyday dystopian gear. 9 p.m., Heretic, www.hereticatlanta.com