Exquisite Nonsense Presents: The 2025 Queer of the Year Pageant

This November, the EXQUISITE NONSENSE is proud to present the first annual QUEER OF THE YEAR pageant.

Join us at Funhouse Lounge on Friday, November 14th as eight brave contestants compete for the only title that will ever matter in Portland comedy.

Hosted by Joe John Sanchez III, your contestants for the evening include:

• Ameerah Sanders

• Ash Allen

• Gabe Holmes

• Jane Dillinger

• Jess Kapinaris

• Moisés Araguaney

• Nick Altishin

• MYSTERY CONTESTANT

Our judges will be taking this competition very seriously! This year's panel includes:

• "Tyra Banks"

• Mx. Dahlia Belle

• Kristin Rowan

• Jules Field

• And Also, Chad

Doors open at 9:45PM with the nonsense beginning at approximately 10:00PM.

All are welcome to attend with a suggested donation of $10-20.

We will be donating all ticket sales from the show to an as-yet-undecided local, queer mutual aid cause.