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#Drag4Dogs | Bloom & Bark Edition

By Drag4Dogs

Sat Sep 13, 18:00 - Sun Sep 14, 00:00

Our Local Kloof Street

ABOUT

It’s time to sit, stay, and slay for our furry friends!


This Spring, we’re gathering our besties, organising those pre-drinks, and we're all stepping out in full dress up together!


May it be all glammed up, gender neutral, dripping in feathers and diamonds, or rocking your fiercest drag persona or alter-ego. However you do it, this is the night for it! And all for a cause!


On 13 September 2025, tons-of-fun meets heart at the beautiful Our Local on Kloof Street. Together, we’ll be raising support for Mdzananda Animal Clinic, a Khayelitsha-based vet and shelter making a real difference for animals in need.


We kick things off with a red carpet welcome and live entertainment, before slipping into full dancing party vibes.


Those who went all out to impress will get their moment to strut their looks, with a Best Dressed prize up for grabs. Your competition? Our performers ;) #GameOn


The evening’s treats? Dazzling performers, DJs spinning groovy tunes, you dancing (maybe even for the first time in heels), drinks flowing, laughter, fun and games, and, of course, sharing it all with your best people.


This is an All-Inclusive event.


Bring your besties, boyfriends, girlfriends, husbands, wives! Bring them all! Just no dogs allowed (we love them, but that’d be madness).



On The Menu


  • Red carpet arrival. Keep an eye out for the paparazzi!
  • Welcome drinks by Absolute Vodka (darling, you’ll need it)
  • Performances by Kat Gilardi, Vida Fantabisher, and Manila Von Teez!
  • Megan Marks, Archy & Eliyah on the decks
  • Best Dressed parade & prizes (See below to get a glimpse of what's up for grabs!)
  • Plus other yummy treats (best you behave!)
  • Complimentary entry to the official afterparty at Biblio, 50 Hout Street


*18+ (This ain’t your puppy’s tea party, darling.)

*No actual dogs allowed.


Dress Inspiration

Spring Drag Fantasy


Theatrical & Fantasy

  • Fantasy Royalty – queens, kings, fairies, elves with glittery gowns and crowns.
  • Disco & 80s Glam – sequins, big hair, neon, Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” look.
  • Burlesque & Showgirls – feathers, corsets, rhinestones.


Playful & Humorous

  • Gender-bent twists – men as divas, women as “lumberjacks” or other over-the-top characters.
  • Parody looks – exaggerated politicians, celebrities, or meme-worthy figures.
  • Animal or Creature Drag – leopard queens, unicorn drag, furry fantasy.


Pop Culture & Celebrity Icons

  • Pop Stars – Lady Gaga, Madonna, Britney Spears, Beyoncé.
  • Divas – Cher, Diana Ross, Whitney Houston.
  • Villains & Campy Characters – Cruella de Vil, Ursula (from The Little Mermaid), Maleficent.
  • TV/Movie Characters – Elvira, Rocky Horror’s Dr. Frank-N-Furter, Jessica Rabbit.


Classic Drag Inspirations

  • Drag Race Queens – RuPaul, Bianca Del Rio, Trixie Mattel, Katya, etc.
  • Old Hollywood Glam – Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn.
  • Avant-Garde – exaggerated makeup, neon wigs, eccentric costumes.



The key is theatrical exaggeration. Wigs, makeup, and outfits that are larger than life, sparkly, and bold.



About the Cause

Every ticket sold helps Mdzananda Animal Clinic continue their incredible work in Khayelitsha.


They offer life-saving services, including consultations, surgeries, sterilisation, hospitalisation, and shelter for homeless animals. Their reach extends even further with mobile clinics and an animal ambulance, bringing essential care right to the heart of the community.


Their Impact


  • Nearly 18,000 pets helped through veterinary healthcare
  • Almost 28,000 preventative treatments administered, vaccinations, deworming, tick & flea care
  • Over 3,000 surgical procedures performed
  • Thousands of community members educated on responsible pet care


Moreover, Mdzananda is deeply invested in education, from door-to-door outreach and mobile clinic sessions to workshops in schools, where students learn about animal welfare


Learn more about Mdzananda via www.mdzananda.co.za



Friends Of The Event





And Huge Gratitude To Our Best Dressed Prize Sponsors!


  • 3 x AI Courses from Future AI to the value of R 5 900.00 per course (2 Online + 1 In person in CT)
  • 2 x VIP Tickets to Sinful in October to the value of R 2 200.00
  • 2 x General Access Tickets to Sinful in October to the value of R 800.00
  • Advanced Fitness Gear to the value of R 1 120.00
  • PRAI Beauty Box from Clout Group to the value of R 5 000.00
  • 2 x Pure Smile Teeth Whitening Packs to the value of R 998.00
  • An Archy DJ Set to the value R 8 000.00
  • 2 x double tickets to the next Buddies Night Out on the 27th of September to the value of R 1000.00
  • A bar tab on the night at Our Local to the value of R 500.00


Right! We are locked and loaded and ready to slay! Are you?


Let’s go and raise the woof for a cause that matters!


Wish to see you there!


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DIRECTIONS

#Drag4Dogs | Bloom & Bark Edition
Our Local Kloof Street
117 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001, South Africa
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