Van Goth’s Birthday
Van Goth celebrated her birthday with a live viewing party for Canada’s Drag Race Episode 5 at The Barbershop Bar, featuring performances, a powerful runway moment, and an intimate post-show Q&A.
December 18, 2025
At The Barbershop Bar
WINDSOR, Ontario
A Birthday Celebration to Remember
Watching Canada’s Drag Race is always an event, but watching it live with one of the season’s frontrunners on her birthday? That’s something special. On Thursday, December 18, The Barbershop Bar was packed for Van Goth’s Episode 5 viewing party, blending live drag, reality TV realness, and heartfelt celebration into one unforgettable night.
The Event
Before the episode even hit the screens, the energy was already high. Van Goth kicked things off with a pre-show performance alongside Windsor favourites Airress and Angelina Lepore, setting the tone for a night rooted in community and camp. Angelina stunned in all-black looks, while Airress leaned into festive flair with a playful Mrs. Claus moment that had the room fully on her side.
Once Episode 5, “The Shade,” rolled, the bar was locked in. From Dulce’s mini challenge win to Sami Landri taking the maxi challenge, the episode delivered across the board. Van Goth’s team stayed safe, but her runway moment for “A Perp Walk to Remember” was anything but — serving a striking gown paired with one of the episode’s most powerful moments as she opened up nationally about her HIV status.
Following the episode, Van Goth stayed on stage for a candid Q&A, spilling tea, reflecting on the journey so far, and sharing a deeply personal slideshow documenting her life. The night closed on a high note when Aurora Matrix surprised Van with a birthday cake, bringing the entire room together for a celebratory singalong and candle blowout.
Community, Celebration, Crown-Worthy
Sharing space with Van Goth on a night where drag, vulnerability, and joy intersected felt truly full-circle. From live performances to national television moments, this viewing party wasn’t just about watching Canada’s Drag Race — it was about celebrating how far one of our own has come. If this night proved anything, it’s that Van Goth’s reign is only just beginning.
Photos and review by Kevin Blondin
Lights, Laughs, and Luxy!
I Love Luxy - An Original 50s Sitcom
A hilariously raunchy tribute to 1950s sitcoms, I Love Luxy turned Windsor’s Temple Ballroom into a black-and-white TV set, delivering campy comedy, outrageous characters, and unforgettable audience interaction.
February 14, 2025
WINDSOR, Ontario
A 50s Sitcom Brought to Life
There’s something magical about stepping into a time warp, and on Valentine’s Day, Windsor’s Temple Ballroom became a living, breathing 1950s television set. I Love Luxy, an original concept by Epoxy with co-production by Temple Blooms Productions, starred the incomparable Luxy Charms, and delivered a side-splitting spoof of vintage sitcoms, complete with live skits, improv, and lip-sync performances that kept the audience roaring with laughter.
Table of Contents:
A Mock-Live Filming Experience
A Cast of Colorful (or Grayscale) Characters
Nosey Neighbours and Interactive Comedy
A Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat
A Mock-Live Filming Experience
The show kicked off just after 8 PM, instantly immersing the audience in the black-and-white world of classic television. With a set designed to resemble a 50s-style home and a cast decked out in grayscale costumes, I Love Luxy brilliantly recreated the aesthetic of vintage TV. The night was packed with raunchy yet playful humor, over-the-top performances, and cleverly executed skits that paid homage to the golden age of sitcoms.
A Cast of Colorful (or Grayscale) Characters
At the heart of the show was Luxy Charms, the unhinged housewife whose home became a revolving door for outrageous visitors. Epoxy and Iddy Oats set the stage as charismatic TV hosts, while a wild lineup of characters—including Belle Vyra as an alien from Mars, Airress as a bohemian beatnik, and Cecil Cecropia as the ever-reliable milkman—kept the laughs rolling. Lua and Mercury Retrograde, playing the nosey neighbours, provided some of the night’s most hilarious moments with their constant surveillance and judgmental expressions.
Nosey Neighbours and Interactive Comedy
The audience interaction was one of the show’s standout elements. During intermission, Lua and Mercury Retrograde remained in character, peeking through the window with binoculars while casually ironing the curtains—a detail that had the crowd in stitches. The commitment to character and the immersive nature of the performance made the experience even more engaging.
A Perfect Valentine’s Day Treat
By the time the final act wrapped, the audience was left in awe of the sheer talent and comedic timing displayed throughout the night. To top it off, the cast stayed on set for a post-show meet-and-greet, allowing guests to snap photos with their favorite characters. Erica Spotton captured the night’s best moments, ensuring the magic of I Love Luxy would live on beyond the stage.
A Nostalgic Night to Remember
With its perfect blend of camp, chaos, and classic TV nostalgia, I Love Luxy was an absolute triumph. Whether you came for the laughs, the lip-syncs, or the sheer absurdity of it all, one thing’s for sure—this was a night Windsor won’t soon forget.
Review by Kevin Blondin
Photos by Eri Spotton