The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
119 Orange StreetThe Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
Check it out here: https://www.velvethippodurham.com/
Sunday Soirée at The Velvet Hippo!
Enjoy curated Brunch Tapas while sipping your favorite handcrafted cocktails in an intimate, stylish setting. Think chef-inspired bites and decadent pastries designed to pair perfectly with an afternoon of high-energy drag excellence.
And of course, the performances?
Expect the glamour. Expect the attitude. Expect the energy CMF is known for — just with a Velvet twist.
Doors 12 pm and Showtime 1 pm
Tickets are $29 (including fees) and include a delicious brunch, a donation to Crape Myrtle Festival, and performances from some of the best local talent. Drinks are available, but NOT included.
Performances by: Stormie Daie, Aris Valentine, and Naomi DIx
The Velvet Hippo will serve heirloom tomato, spinach and goat cheese quiche, mini crab cakes, fruit, cheese, and charcuterie board, and our assorted pastries platter.
WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT CMF DRAG BRUNCH?
100% Volunteer-led,
Proceeds benefit our local LGBTQ+ community and individuals living with HIV
CMF Drag Brunch is Triangles ORIGINAL Drag Brunch, and trying a New Sunday Soiree!
You can choose where you sit
A brunch tapas with some of the most delicious food in Durham!
Please reach out to info@crapemyrtlefest.org with any questions.
Tickets for this event are non-refundable.
Sun, Mar 29, 2026 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
119 Orange Street
To encourage and promote the development of services for persons living with HIV, additionally, to raise money to provide financial assistance, outreach and education to realized needs within the local LGBTQ+ community. To encourage the growth and healthy diversity, creativity and communication within the local LGBTQ+ community and to honor these accomplishments through grand celebration.