CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story incorrectly listed the R-Bar’s location as the 100 Center in Mishawaka. That is the business’ old location. R-Bar recently relocated to East Mishawaka Avenue in South Bend.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind. — REAL News Michiana has discovered another drag show for kids is scheduled for later this month. The R-Bar located on East Mishawaka Avenue is hosting the “Big Hole Drag Brunch” on April 21st. While the R-Bar typically only hosts drag events for adults, and hence has never been the subject of an RNM story, this show allows children of all ages to attend.
“Picture this: tasty food, mimosas flowing, and dazzling drag queens giving you a show you won’t forget.” A description of the event on the ticket sales website, eventbrite, states. “Minors are allowed, but parental discretion is advised.”
R-Bar is owned and operated by Amy Gatchell of South Bend. Gatchell’s social media feeds are full of vulgar and mature content. She posts videos of games at the R-Bar in which people use brooms and paper towel rolls to simulate anal sex. Another post on her page is of a sex toy that appeared to be placed in the lights of her establishment, where children will be in attendance later this month.
Drag shows for children have become more and more popular throughout the region in recent years. An RNM investigation uncovered a drag show for a Girl Scout’s troop at the LGBTQ Center in South Bend in June of 2022. Photos of the event seem to show at least some of the same performers from the show for the Girl Scouts will also be performing at R-Bar’s event on April 21st.
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