When we arrived, the bar was doing its 9pm early show, which tends to be made up of newer queens. From karaoke nights to talent contests and more, drag queens and kings host a variety of shows and events every night of the week. It’s known for its various drag shows that take place throughout the week. Ward said this is one of Austin's oldest gay bars and has been around for over 25 years. Ward wanted to show me around 4th Street, and our first stop was the bar where she began her drag career, Oilcan Harry’s.
LaGina Harry outside Oilcan Harry, one of Austin's oldest LGBTIQ+ bars © Annie Ray
