This year, we are celebrating our 7th year of existence and resistance! Radically Fit is the Bay Area's radical community gym rooted in fat liberation & joyful movement for all queer, trans, Black and brown folks and their allies, regardless of experience, size or ability. Deadlift, Defiance & Drag is a benefit for Radically Fit to help keep our doors open, pay our employees a liveable wage, and ensure the expansion of our community offerings, classes, & QTBIPOC events.

Deadlift Meet

We encourage every athlete to raise a minimum of $200 for the cause. This year we're encouraging teams of 3-5 friends, comrades, or gym buddies - however lifting solo-dolo still works great. Each athlete or team will raise money through this platform GiveButter.

This is a Queer Trans Black Indigenous & People of Color (QTBIPOC) centered event
10 slots out of 30 for non BIPOC
Open to all & all levels
Registration fee at sliding scale tiers & no one turned away for lack of funds (NOTAFLOF)

Athletes & teams sign up by May 23rd – click for more info!

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Drag Show After Party

Join us at Radically Fit for our deadlift meet, then stick around to enjoy our community & a fabulous drag show and party led by our beloved Hollywood Texas & some other amazing performers!!! DJ Sucia will be playing jams at our drag show after party.

Hollywood Texas is a queer, trans, disabled artist, activist and gym-bimbo from the Bay Area, whose passions & purpose are filled with pleasure. Among her communities, she is known as an organizer, a performer, a coach, a leader, a teacher and a house mother who takes care of homeless, trans people in SF. She is the proud patent and co-creator of Deadlift & Drag as former powerlifting coach of Radically Fit.
Miss Bea Haven...You can build a house, design a car, even sculpt a masterpiece—but you’ll never get this queen to behave. Mischief and defiance aren’t just in their blood—it’s their blueprint.
Panther is SF-born and has prowled across stages and climbed poles throughout the Bay. This feline goddess has been dancing since she was an innocent cub, and now this jungle cat is a voluptuous vixen that will leave you tantalized, salivating, and begging for more.
Jota Mercury is your award winning drag king who puts the cheese in machismo. He’s one of your co-hosts of Rebel Kings happening every 1st, 3rd, and 5th Wednesday at the White Horse.
DJ Sucia fuses their indigenous Mexican & Spanish heritage into high-energy sets, seamlessly mixing today’s top hits with house, dance & EDM while always keeping Latin tracks in heavy rotation. Behind the decks, they thrive on reading the energy of each unique crowd, creating a collaborative experience where connection transforms moments into memories.

We encourage folks to bring those dollar bills for our performers!

Thank you to The Real People's Fund for sponsoring Deadlift, Defiance & Drag!

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor to Deadlift, Defiance & Drag? Email us at RadicallyFitMedia@gmail.com.

Deadlift, Defiance & Drag 2025

Deadlift Meet & Drag Show Benefit for Radically Fit

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