The holiday of Purim celebrates the courage of Persia’s Queen Esther, who, at risk to her life, revealed herself as a Jew to her husband, the king, in order to save her community from destruction.

Jewish author Anita Diamant calls Purim “the universal Jewish holiday of release, springtime, laughter, and excess." It is a time to celebrate and liberate everything that is usually oppressed. Jews have celebrated Purim for hundreds of years with parties, carnivals, and parades; a drag ball is the perfect addition. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in drag or a liberating costume.

Queen Esther's Drag Ball - Purim 2010

Second Annual
Queen Esther's
Drag Ball

Saturday, February 27, 2010, 7:30pm—11:00pm

Diva's,
492 Pleasant St.,
Northampton, MA

Full Cash Bar
Ages: 21 and over with ID

Tickets:
$15 through Friday, February 19, $20 after,
Students with ID, $8 through Friday, February 19, $10 after

Email or call Beit Ahavah for tickets: info@beitahavah.org, 413-587-3770
Tickets also available at the door

Purim was never a drag, until now!

It’s almost Purim, which means it’s time to dig out your diamond tiara and your dancing shoes!

Please join us for the best Purim celebration in the Valley. Show off your finery. Dance, schmooze, and nosh on hamantashen. Dress in drag or just dress up.

Featuring improv comedians The Ha Ha's in “Purim Shmurim!” and a performance by Beit Ahavah’s very own vocalist Felicia Sloin.

DJ Nancy Farber will spin dance music throughout the evening

The holiday of Purim celebrates the courage of Persia’s Queen Esther, who, at risk to her life, revealed herself as a Jew to her husband the king, in order to save her community from destruction. It is a time to celebrate and liberate everything that is usually oppressed. Jews have celebrated Purim for hundreds of years with parties, carnivals, and parades; a drag ball was inevitable! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in drag or any liberating costume.

This page last updated: 2010 February 2 (fz)