Kiki Lounge: The Official Drag Show Afterparty

A Black Action Society Annual Event.

This Kiki Lounge celebrates Black and Brown lived experiences in Pittsburgh while honoring the ballroom as a space of survival, creativity, and chosen family. Rooted in Black and Latinx queer and trans communities, ballroom has long provided affirmation, visibility, and refuge—especially for those navigating systems that were never built with them in mind. 
The House of Baby Phat, founded by Pittsburgh community members and alumni of University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University, represents a living legacy of how campus relationships, identity exploration, and community care can extend far beyond graduation. What began as connection and kinship within higher education grew into a house grounded in mentorship, artistry, and intergenerational support. 
This Kiki Lounge is both a celebration and a reminder: Pittsburgh’s Black and Brown queer communities have always been here—creating culture, holding space, and shaping futures. Whether you are walking, cheering, or learning, this night invites you into a tradition that values self-expression, resilience, and collective joy.  

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