On Sunday night, San Antonio LGBTQ+ nightspot Pegasus pulled out all the stops for employee Gabriel’s 20-year anniversary with the club.
The celebration included performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race alum Jorgeous, Grammy-nominated Tejano singer Stefani Montiel and a bevy of other San Antonio-based or -tied talent. Here’s a look at all the fun that ensued.
If drag shows are your jam, look no further than Pegasus — a diamond in the rough that hosts performances every single night of the week on the Main Strip. Staged in a repurposed parking lot equipped with cabaret-style seating, the Peg’s programming runs the gamut from Talent Night Tuesdays to Super Sunday revues. Hosted by local drag legends Tersa Mathews and Layla LaRue — both quick-witted masters of the mic who get crowds cackling — these shows are an excellent opportunity to get familiar with established and emerging talent alike, with occasional bonuses like a recent birthday appearance by San Antonio-born Drag Race star Jorgeous. But drag is far from the venue’s only strong suit. Strong, cheap drinks start pouring here at 2 p.m. every single day of the year — and “366 days during leap years” — while regulars mingle and take in music videos curated with the LGBTQ+ set in mind. And once the evening hours kick in, the Peg’s back patio plays host to what just might be the city’s most amusing karaoke stage. 1402 N. Main Ave., (210) 299-4222, pegasussanantonio.com. Credit: Julián P. Ledezma
