

EVENTS @ GRIM
Homo on the Range
Giddy-Up, Glitter & Giving Back
Saddle up, babes. We’re throwing a Western-glam fundraiser at GRIM Studios in support of The Queer Justice Project—a night of drag, dancing, rhinestones, and community care. 100% of event net proceeds go to QJP.
When & Where
Saturday, November 15 · 8:00 PM–1:00 AM
GRIM Studios — 196 Parkdale Ave N, Hamilton, ON
What’s On
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Drag Performers:
- Hosted by Kenadie St James
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DJ & Dance Floor:
- DJ Acon
- DJ Brz
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Best-Dressed Contests: categories, judges & prizes coming soon
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50/50 & Raffle: prize list coming soon
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Photobooth: Bloom Booth
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Bar & Menu
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Drink Tickets Sold
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Non-Alcoholic Options: $2
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Beer: $5
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Premium: $10
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Payment Methods (cash/card)
Tickets & Entry
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Tickets/RSVP: Pay what you can
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Suggested Donation: $5+
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Door Policy: 19+ with valid ID; no outside alcohol
Dress Code (Have Fun!)
Western glam, campy cowboy, rhinestone rodeo, denim & fringe—go as extra or as comfy as you like.
Costume prize categories:
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Best Dressed (Flash Tattoo of your choice from @Greymatter_tattoo, @w.r.eagle, @bridget_tattoos)
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Best Boots (Prize announced soon)
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Best Hat ($100 Giftcard for Lips & Lifts Medical Aesthetics )
Beneficiary
We’re proud to support The Queer Justice Project.
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About QJP: The Queer Justice Project provides education, navigation, access to justice for Hamilton’s LGBTQ+ and Two-Spirit communities, centering marginalized people. A francophone-led initiative with English support, it addresses document changes, discrimination, violence, housing, employment, immigration, criminal matters, and end-of-life planning through three pillars: training, culturally sensitive legal education, and direct services.
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Donate Link: https://hamiltonjustice.ca/en/donate/ - YOU MUST STATE ITS FOR THE QUEER JUSTIC PROJECT OR IT WILL GO TO THE OVERALL ORGANIZATION
Sponsors & Partners
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Event Sponsors:
- Dillons Small Batch Distillery
- Lips & Lifts Medical Aesthetics
- Foxy Box Waxing Hamilton
- SAU Bake - Brazillian Vegan Gluten Free
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Partners:
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Want to sponsor? Email info@grimstudios.ca
Accessibility & Safer-Space
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Accessibility details (entrance, washrooms, seating): Main floor is accessible, second floor is NOT (email info@grimstudios.ca with accommodation needs) - unfortunately the drag shows are not accessible
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Safer-Space Guidelines: queer-affirming, consent-first, no harassment or hate—be respectful or be removed. Please report ANY issues to the bartenders or hosts for immediate resolution.
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Washrooms: gender-neutral & Wheelchair accessible
Schedule (subject to change)
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8:00 PM Doors & bar open
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8:00 PM DJ Cass.mp3
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9:00 PM Bloom Booth Photobooth Opens $5/photo (proceeds donated)
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9:00 PM Drag Set #1 — Baby Butcher
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9:30PM DJ Acon
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10:00 PM Drag Set #2 Chimaera
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10:30 PM Best-Dressed contests —Prizes announced soon
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11:00 PM Drag Set #3 — Jessie James
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11:00 PM Photobooth Ends
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11:30 PM DJ Brz
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12:00 AM Drag Set #4 — Kenadie St James
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12:00 AM 50/50 & raffle winners — prize list coming soon
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12:30 AM Last Call & doors close
Photos & Filming
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Event photos/video will be captured.
Questions?
Email info@grimstudios.ca or call 905-544-1222.
Follow updates here and on Instagram: @grimstudioshamilton.















