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Drag and Dance event flyer from the ACLU of Tennessee and Play Dance Bar. Two drag performers, one in a red wig and gold sequins and one in a blonde wig and pink feathers, pose above the event title. Celebrate community with ACLU-TN on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1519 Church St, Nashville. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Hosted by Deception and Vidalia Anne Gentry, featuring Olivia Hill, Nashville Grizzlies, Music City Prep, The Peacocks, Hotmess Sports, Monica Dupree, Mac, Stallion, Serenity Sweet, Nashville Pride Court, and more. Scan the QR code to donate.

Drag and Dance Fundraiser

Let’s celebrate it together! Join ACLU-TN at Play Dance Bar on Saturday, Nov. 7 for Drag and Dance, a fundraiser celebrating our community and supporting civil liberties across Tennessee. Hosts Deception and Vidalia Anne Gentry will lead a night of performance, music, and dancing alongside some of Nashville’s best drag artists and groups. Drag and Dance will feature: Olivia Hill Nashville Grizzlies Music City Prep The Peacocks Hotmess Sports Monica Dupree Mac Stallion Serenity Sweet Nashville Pride Court And more! Every dollar raised supports ACLU-TN’s work defending the rights of all Tennesseans. Can’t make it? You can still give at Donate – ACLU of Tennessee
Nov 07, 2026 | 6:00 PM (CT)
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Detain First, Due Process Later: ACLU-TN Condemns the Memphis Safe Task Force’s Pattern of Abuse

Mass Detentions and Deadly Force Reveal a Consistent Pattern in Task Force Operations