Heat Nightclub 1500 N. Main Ave., (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com If you need to turn up the heat, look no further than Heat Nightclub on the Main Strip. The dance floor is often packed, music pumping and drinks flowing, and the LGBTQ+ space welcomes people from all walks of life. The club also features more quiet and intimate spaces such as the back patio and “Chill Bar.” Credit: Sanford Nowlin

From ancient Greek theater to extravagant balls in the speakeasies of Harlem, drag has existed in various contexts for centuries.

As an art form, its prominence increased significantly in the last half of the 20th century, characterized by inclusivity not limited by gender expression, sexual orientation or race.

San Antonio’s Heat Nightclub will host a special drag event this Wednesday, in which each performance is followed by an interview with the artist. The discussions will focus on the difficulties experienced by people of color who often face harsh criticism within their ethnic communities.

Entertaining, humanizing and informative, this is a unique peek behind the curtain that stage personas engender. Moderated by longtime San Antonio journalist Michael Quintanilla, “We Dream in Drag” is an official event of DreamWeek San Antonio.

Free, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, Heat Nightclub, 1500 N. Main Ave., (210) 227-2600, heatsa.com.

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This article appears in Jan 8-21, 2025.