Take one part leggy plastic pop-culture phenomenon, mix with a dash of halloween spookiness and serve in a glass full to the brim with latin music, joy, colour and atmosphere and you might get close to the vibrant cocktail that is Arcoíris Queer Latin Party’s Barbie Sangienta. Co-founded by Felipe Coral, Santiago Aguirre Castiblanco and Andrés Guevara, this will be Arcoíris’ seventh event, a halloween spectacular in hot pink with a side of (fake) blood. Come dressed as your favourite Bloody Barbie to win a $300 best-dressed prize, and enjoy the international performers including: Valencia, Avah Miss-Beehava, Angel, La Coral, DJ Andrés Guevara and even gogo dancers.
When: October 20, 2023, 10 pm–late.
Where: The Royal Melbourne Hotel, 629 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Tickets: $25–$35 + booking fee
Accessibility: The Royal Melbourne Hotel has ramps for entry, but accessible toilets are sadly blocked during performance events.
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