Y'all Means All "The Weekend"

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Alejandro Cartagena

In Natchez, Mississippi, Y'all Means All—meaning that the community itself, and all of its enterprises, thrive the most when they are inclusive. They're also a lot more fun. 

The organization Y'all Means All Natchez—a group of LGBTQ+ individuals and supporters joined by a mission to foster diversity of perspectives, lifestyles, and cultures in the community—brings you a weekend of good times and celebration. 

It all kicks off Thursday at the EPYK Natchez courtyard with Drag Queen Bingo, with performances by Josalyn Royale and London Manchester. Try your hand at winning fabulous prizes, and enjoy cocktails and nibbles available for purchase. 7 pm–9:30 pm. $25.  

Friday evening, Choctaw Hall hosts the welcoming reception, starting at 7 pm, giving guests the chance to meet and mingle before the fun begins. Which is at the Speakeasy After-Party, lasting from 9:30 on at the EPYK Natchez (2nd Floor). Unleash your inner drag queen with fun photo ops. The password is "Fabulous". $25 entry to the welcome reception. 

Saturday morning (if you can manage to drag yourself out of bed), meet Drag Queen Brunch author Poppy Tooker at Hal Garner at Nest, and get your copy signed. 10 am–noon. In the afternoon, local realtors will conduct tours of available homes while sipping traditional Southern cocktails and basking in historic Natchez magic. Tours meet at Nest. Noon–3 pm. Free. 

The night brings the iconic Battle of the Belles and Beaus, starring Mrs. Kasha Davis of RuPaul's Drag Race with special guest star Leslie Jordan—all hosted by Josalyn Royale. Watch local Natchezians battle it out to claim the sought-after title. 8 pm–10:30 pm at the Natchez City Auditorium. $25–50. And, of course, the party doesn't end there. Keep it going at Smoot's, as long as they'll let you. 

To participate in any of "The Weekend's" events, guests must be vaccinated or have received a negative COVID-19 test within forty-eight hours of the event. Mask wearing is encouraged. Learn more at yallmeansallnatchez.org.