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There’s something for everyone in the Downtown District!

Catch the latest musical talent at the Empire Theatre, enjoy Friday Night Bites with your friends at the Brake Room, enjoy Preschool Storytime with your little ones at the Belleville Public Library – there’s something for everyone, from the youngest family member to the oldest.

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Over WERK Official Pride Afterparty

Bayleaf Resturant 182 Front Street, Belleville

Come through for OVER WERK — the after-hours Pride event where the energy is loud, the drag is fierce, and the dancefloor doesn’t quit.

Hosted by Emma Mahn
Headlined by The unstoppable Oktavia
Featuring performances by:
— The iconic Roxxy Belleballs
— The chaotic glamour of Cat.Ass.Trophy
Plus surprise pop-up performances throughout the night

Music sets that slap
Bar open late
Dancefloor serving liberation realness
Dress to werk. Glitter encouraged, heels optional.

Bayleaf Downtown Belleville
Saturday, June 8
Doors at 8:45 PM | Drag and Dancing to follow
19+ | Tickets $30 online or at the door

Queer joy deserves an after-party. And this one? She’s going to be legendary.
OVER WERK it. Then werk it some more

$30.00