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Category is: Necessary Night Out - June 13th Catfight Returns

Kitty’s getting a makeover. Tickets are now live!

 

This year, Catfight for the Crown is reborn as Catfight Against the Crown.

It’s a night for a much-needed celebration of love, creativity and bravery. An unapologetic showcase of queer artistry featuring everything from ballroom to burlesque to comedy, and of course drag.

No judging, no shade, no claws, and no crowns. Every performer will receive their flowers, a timeless theater tradition to show admiration, gratitude, and recognition that every queer artist deserves.

Now at the iconic St. Andrew’s Hall, this Pride-season must is serving:

· Bigger, more glamourous energy

· More inclusive performances

· Joyful defiance

 

You’re supporting the Ruth Ellis Center and LGBTQ+ young people figuring out this uncertain world with resilience and power. Every ticket helps fund access to essential services and a safe space to celebrate their own beautiful art, as their authentic selves.

 

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General Admission – $75 Day-of: $90

 

VIP – $175 Includes:

· Food

· Drinks

· After party access

 

After Party Only – $30 Day-of: $40

 

Event Details

Saturday, June 13, 2026 St. Andrew’s Hall, Detroit

21+ Event

 

Schedule yourself to be fashionably late:

· VIP Doors: 5:30 PM

· General Admission Doors: 6:30 PM

· Show Starts: 7:00 PM

· After Party: 10:00 PM – Midnight

 

In the words of Ruth Ellis: “Tell your story.” Don’t just show up—SHOW OUT.

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Upcoming Event

Cat Call - Want to be A part of the Show?

We are all in some way doing drag, but this is your chance to show the world who you are—and who you’re doing it for.

Claws out, kitty—this is your chance to perform in front of a SOLD-OUT crowd.

Details in the links below.

Good luck, and don’t f*** it up!

Bringing our vision to the world.

Fundraising, volunteerism, and special events are not just platforms for sharing our mission, vision, and principles. They are opportunities for personal growth, learning, and making a difference.

It is our way of engaging with young people and providing a feeling of community in a range of uplifting and forward-thinking ways.

Each touchpoint also offers the opportunity to educate and spread awareness among existing and future supporters and extend our reach in local areas and beyond.

Ruth Ellis Center events range in subject matter and scale. We are always looking for new collaborators and volunteers. Contact us today if you want to get involved, sponsor an event, or hear more about the Center.

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Exploring current topics through the voices of those continuing Ruth Ellis’ legacy.

When people craved connection most during the COVID-19 pandemic, we launched the VOICES of Ruth Ellis Center podcast as a small but mighty way to stay in touch with our local, national, and global communities.

VOICES of Ruth Ellis Center looks at current issues through a new lens: candid interviews with REC staff, youth, community partners, funders, and thought leaders nationwide.

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