ICONS Benefit Show at Hamburger Mary's in Denver on Monday, March 18, 2024, will be a night filled with fantastic drag and live music performances, raising funds for the revival of this cherished establishment.
There are currently no gay bars in Colorado Springs. (!!!)
After the tragic closing of Club Q in 2022 and then the heartbreaking closure of ICONS after a nearby fire in late 2023, Colorado Springs is left with no gay bars. ICONS owners / husbands, Josh Franklin and John Wolfe, refuse to let their dream die.
Determined to reopen in a new location, Franklin and Wolfe have launched a GoFundMe campaign, already achieving one-third of their goal, including a generous donation from Gloria Estefan! Now, they invite you to join them for the ICONS Benefit Show at Hamburger Mary's in Denver on Monday, March 18, 2024, a night filled with fantastic drag and live music performances, raising funds for the revival of this cherished establishment.
ICONS, which opened its doors in 2020, quickly became a beacon of acceptance and celebration for the LGBTQ+ community in Colorado Springs. Its significance as a safe queer space and celebrated live music venue cannot be overstated, and its absence has left a void in the hearts of many.
The ICONS Benefit Show promises to be an unforgettable evening, hosted by the fabulous Kai Lee Mykels and showcasing the talents of Denver and Colorado Springs drag and theatre stars: Abby McInerney, America Jackson, Angela Heart, Anne Terze-Schwarz, Ayana Knonaas, Belzin Whistlez, Bryce Baxter, Elio Nova Wolfe, Gina Milne, Jake Bell, Jalyn Webb, Janae Hansen, Jeremy Rill, Jonathan San Agustin, Mark Autry, Nolan Baker, Ryan Miller, Sam Barrasso, Zachary Janzen and ICON owners / Broadway Performers - Josh Franklin and John T. Wolfe themselves.
Proceeds from the show will directly contribute to the efforts to reopen ICONS in a new location. The doors open at 6:00 PM, with the show kicking off at 7:00 PM. Attendees can expect a night filled with laughter, love, and solidarity.
Can't make it to the event? Please consider showing your support by donating to the GoFundMe campaign: gofundme.com/f/bring-back-icons
For updates and more information, follow ICONS https://www.icons-co.com/ and on Instagram at @icons_colorado
Special thanks to Hamburger Mary's for graciously opening their doors on a Monday to host this event and support this fundraiser.
Tickets for the ICONS Benefit Show are available now on Eventbrite: http://tinyurl.com/2dfffc6m
Please note that there are no refunds.
Together, let's rebuild ICONS and continue its legacy as a beacon of inclusivity and acceptance in Colorado Springs.
Hamburger Mary’s Denver is located at: 1336 East 17th Avenue Denver, CO 80218
Give 5 Productions’ Executive Producer, Julia Tobey, is proud to donate producing and marketing services in support of ICONS' revival. give5productions.com
