PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks

Event Date and Time Icon Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Performer Icon Dr. Viola Voila & DJ Salomon - Presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

PRIDE BLAST OFF with The Illustrious Blacks

Event Date and Time Icon Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM

Performer Icon Dr. Viola Voila & DJ Salomon - Presented by Cape Ann Pride & Magma

BUY TICKETS

Doors: 7:00 PM

GA Standing: $ 24.50

·

Reserved Seating: $ 34.50 - $ 39.50

+ $ 6.95 service fee | + $ 5 Day of Show
BUY TICKETS

Doors: 7:00 PM

GA Standing:

$ 24.50 + $ 6.95 fee

Reserved Seating:

$ 34.50 - $ 39.50 + $ 6.95 fee

+ $5 Day of Show

21+, Positive I.D. Required

Blast off into Pride month with the Illustrious Blacks, NYC's Afro-Electro-Disco-Space-Punks here to deliver you into intergalactic ecstasy! The duo the New York Times called "Bed-Stuy’s favorite creative couple” grace the clubs of Ibiza, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, UK, and Canada with their blend of DJing, performance art, and live music tracks .... and now they return after their jaw-dropping Gloucester debut last year for the Cape Ann Pride Weekend. Hostess extraordinaire Dr. Viola Voila will tantalize with her captivating performances and keep the party vibes flowing. DJ opener Salomon delivers deep, danceable tracks to get the party started. 

Dr. Viola Voilà (she/her in drag) or Dr. Kasey Calebaugh (he/him out of drag) enjoys a wide range of musical endeavors as a violist, Suzuki music educator, and drag entertainer. They completed a Doctorate of Music Arts degree in Viola Performance from the Hartt School, graduating with the Regents’ Honor Award - the most prestigious award that the University of Hartford bestows on graduate students. They regularly film drag story hours and interview local residents at Ipswich Community Access Media, perform with the Cape Ann Symphony and Nonconformist Orchestra (the first and only transgender/non-binary, LGBTQ+ and minority inclusive professional orchestra), and serve on the Ipswich Cultural Council Board. As an active LGBTQ+ professional, they have been invited to speak at numerous high schools, perform for Hamilton-Wenham HRC Pride Picnic, World Pride DC 2025, & actively produce content with the Trustees.

BUY TICKETS