Embrace Monroe's Drag Bingo Spaghetti Dinner 2026 🌈

Join us for an evening of laughter, community, food, and love for Embrace Monroe! 🌈🍽️

We're looking to raise the roof with laughter to raise the funds for a community center! We thought why not merge the love of drag with a fundraiser? So, here you have it...

Embrace Monroe's Drag Bingo Spaghetti Dinner!

Who's Welcome to Take Part?

Anybody who loves to laugh, enjoys games of chance and of course the thrill of yelling BINGO! It's a perfect venue for...

Girls Night Out
Bachelorette Parties
Work Outing
BFF get-together
Date Night

Maybe you just want a night out that includes dinner, a show and the chance at winning some really cool items. And think about this a moment... where can you get a sit down dinner AND a show for $30 today? Plus, those funds you spend are going to goodhearted people trying to do positive things in the local community. Be honest, $30 is a freakin' steal in this economy...

Each $30 ticket includes:

Pasta Dinner, Drink and Dessert served 6 - 7 PM
6 Games of Bingo
6 lip sync comedy performances from THE REAL DRAG QUEENS OF BINGO starting approx. 7:30 PM
Optional fun includes cash bar (ID required) and games of chance: 50/50 raffle, dollar gift basket raffles, deck of cards games

Buy Two Adult Tickets and SAVE $10!

No codes needed! Just select the Two Tickets for $50 bundle option at checkout and bring a friend. Normal prices are $30 each so if you know you're bringing someone consider buying the discount bundle to save $5 per ticket.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE WITH A DONATION OR A COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRT!

Get a shirt! Well, not this shirt...it's just an example for inspiration to all the artists out there!

Okay this version is Canva AI but we know you can do better so let's see your submissions!

Design our T-shirt!

If you're an artist, we need you! We want you to create a character named Betty Spaghetti for our yearly Drag Bingo Dinner Event that we can use year after year in different situations with a necklace featuring the current year. So any variation is fine but let's be honest, the more drag queenie she looks, the better, right? RIGHT!

So if you'd like to submit your ORIGINAL design, along with the understanding she'll become the property and mascot of Embrace Monroe's Drag Bingo Dinner for ever and ever, we'll happily shout your name from the roof tops. Are you up to the challenge? Send your submissions direct to us at EmbraceMonroe@gmail.com with the subject line Drag Bingo Mascot. The winner will get free admission to the event for them and a friend! The contest starts now until June 30th so get those submission in!

If you can't make it but you still want to support our non-profit you can make a single donation or a monthly donation. If you want, you can also buy one of these one-of-a-kind t-shirts created by the winner of the Embrace Monroe dinner logo contest. Pay for it here at check out and you can pick it up that night at check in!

NOTE: Make sure to use Google Chrome at checkout or make sure JavaScript is enabled in your browser (Safari, Edge, or Firefox). Otherwise checkout might not work properly.

**Just so there are no surprises, our fundraising software Givebutter asks for a donation at checkout, but you can turn it off. You'll see the following info in your cart at checkout: 'An optional tip allows EMBRACE MONROE to use Givebutter's 100% free fundraising platform and keeps it running for all nonprofits. Thank you! ' To avoid this, change the percentage amount to 'other' and then put in '0' as the amount. If you can make a donation of some kind to Givebutter, that's great since it's been a dependable and affordable program for non-profits, but if not, that's okay too.

LOCATION?

Doors at ROCKWOOD COMMUNITY CENTER, 32001 Fort St, Rockwood, MI 48173, will open at 5:30 PM and the fun starts immediately. Find our volunteers who are selling raffle tickets or cards at our deck of cards game. While we've got just over 90 parking spots, the venue holds over 200. If you're coming with friends, it’s best to come in together in a single vehicle if you can (perhaps with a designated driver to keep everyone safe?).

CHECKING IN?

At the event, you will use your ID as proof at check-in along with your digital or printed transaction receipt. Everyone at the event will be ID'd and given a hand stamp who's 21 or over. You'll be asked to show your hand to the bartender. No hand stamp; no cocktails. Since the performance is geared to adults (this ain't no drag library story hour, kiddies), the show is recommended for 18 and over.

When buying the bundle you have the option of listing just your name on the tickets or the other person in your party too. If you're NOT arriving together you might want to get their contact info (name, email, phone) so you can include it on their ticket. If not, they'll just have to wait until you arrive and that's fine too. It's your call...

ON SITE ATM? Hell NO! It's a hall not a bank!...But there is one nearby...

If you forget to grab your cash for our cash bar and raffles, no worries. First Merchants Bank South Rockwood ATM in South Rockwood, MI, is located on N. Dixie Highway/Fort St. and S. Huron River Drive, right off of I-75.

A gathering for LGBTQ+ community members and our allies who love fun!

📅 Date: Saturday, August 15, 2026
🕖 Time: Doors open at 5:30 PM and silent basket auction starts immediately. Dinner starts at 6:00 PM and the drag shows at 7:30 PM. Raffle drawings will be at 9:30 PM with festivities ending at 10:00 PM.
📍 Location: Rockwood Community Center, 32001 Fort St, Rockwood, MI 48173

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 LGBTQ+ and allies are welcome 🎉 Games, drag, music, & gratitude 💬 Good vibes, delicious food, and fundraising for a great cause!

🥂 A Fun Night Surrounded By Allies! 💖

Join Embrace Monroe and The Real Drag Queens of Bingo for a night of food, laughter, and community growth. Whether you’re flying solo, bringing your crew, or meeting new friends for the first time you'll enjoy yourself!

Along with a yummy pasta dinner you'll enjoy community-led entertainment, and heartfelt connection with those trying to create a physical home for Embrace Monroe via fundraising.

🎟️ Tickets

$30 Each | $50 (in the two ticket bundle)
Includes pasta buffet-style dinner, dessert bar, and non-alcohol drinks.
All proceeds support Embrace Monroe’s year-round LGBTQ+ programming and our quest for a physical location.

🍂 What to Expect 💖

🥘 Buffet meal
🎭 Jokes and Live Comedy Performances
🎟️ Fundraising Raffles and games (baskets, 50/50 etc.)

💬 Let’s Gather For a Night of FUNdraising

Come as you are. Bring who you love. And warm up those vocal cords to yell, "BINGO!"

🎟️ Reserve your seat now—space is limited!

For questions or to inquire about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities, email us at donate@embracemonroe.org

Hosted with love by Embrace Monroe — creating safe, celebratory spaces for our LGBTQ+ family across Monroe County

Drag Bingo Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser

Adult jokes and fun at Embrace Monroe's LGBTQ+ & Allies Fundraiser