The Hot Seat Lipsync Smackdown took place on October 6, 2026, at The Marc in San Marcos, Texas. Hosted monthly the event brings together established performers and emerging entertainers for a night of creative expression.
Local drag queen Calorrrrr, commands the stage at The Hot Seat Lipsync Smackdown. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Local entertainer, Noe Carrera, leans into the performance under blue stage lights. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Local drag queen, Rhea Moonlight’s name shines across the stage as beams of light illuminate the venue. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Noe Carrera poses with his legs in the air during his performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Local drag performer, Hya Zakite, commands the stage during her performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Rhea Moonlight captured mid death drop during her performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Noe Carrera, strikes a pose under the stage lights. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Drag performers posing together at the end of The Hot Seat Lipsync Smackdown show. Photo taken by Andrew Vera.
Bingo Baddies took place on October 15, 2026, at Showdown in San Marcos, Texas. Held every third Thursday of the month, the event combines the excitement of bingo with the art of drag.
Local drag queen Rhea Moonlight makes an entrance for Bingo Baddies. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Local drag queen, Maxine LaQueene, poses with a prop broom during her performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Local drag queens, Solangel Vergara and Rhea Moonlight, share a moment after their performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Maxine LaQueene collecting tips from an audience member. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Rhea Moonlight, poses on staircase after her performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Maxine LaQueene locks eyes with audience members during her performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Local drag queen, Yu Phoric, brings her performance directly to the audience. Photo taken by Andrew Vera. 
Maxine LaQueene, shares a moment with an audience member during her performance. Photo taken by Andrew Vera.
