Sunday February 16, 2020

Tantrums & Tiaras is first and foremost, a “FUN”RAISER, but really a camp pageant show co-founded by Matthew Ramon and his late partner, Danny Bodenmiller. The show is put on in collaboration with MOs Universe Group restaurants (Urban Mo’s, Baja Betty’s, Gossip Grill, Hillcrest Brewing Company and insideOUT) and the San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center). This annual event draws the San Diego community to raise funds to support The Center and its multitude of programs and services. The event is also sponsored and supported by the fabulous Hillcrest community along with national sponsor brands including Absolut Vodka and Coors Light Beer.  In addition, the event is made possible by the countless volunteers, contestants, and San Diegans who generously contribute their time, energy and dedication into making sure The Center receives support.

The premise is simple: each year, five to six Hillcrest bars volunteer one representative who competes for the crown! This event is not what you would see in a traditional “drag” show. Tantrums & Tiaras is a full-scale stage production. The magic of the show is watching San Diego’s finest bar personalities transform into drag divas for the very first time! Contestants strut the stage in three categories:  swimwear, evening gown and perform during the talent section. Join us for an evening filled with big wigs, runny mascara, and broken heels all while gagging over the hilarious and fabulous hostess Babette Schwartz.

Show Etiquette:

Tantrums and Tiaras is a non-traditional pageant with many ways to contribute and be apart of the show, all which benefits The San Diego LGBT Center. Click here to visit the Center’s website and learn more about the 50+ services they offer our community.

Below are the etiquettes of the show. Please read before attending.

Tipping:
Tipping is strongly encouraged throughout the show. Don’t be shy! Throw any bill – preferably large bills – onto the stage or give them to one of our fabulous Cockettes who will be roaming the aisles with fishnets.

Donating to The Center:
Want to provide a check for a donation to The Center? Bring a check and fill out a form during the show and the Cockettes will collect them. The hostess will read as many as she can during the show. Feel free to write a personalized note!

Yelling, Clapping, Standing Ovations:
are encouraged if you see something you like. The “GIRLS” put in a lot of effort and time to make you laugh, groan and cry.