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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Midweek dance night with the Play Mates working the stage — shows at 9pm and 11pm, and the college crowd gets in free.
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Wed, Jul 29
9 PM - 11 PM
Play Dance Bar, Nashville
College Night Wednesdays at Play Dance Bar in Nashville — a weekly Wednesday drag and dance night on Church Street in Midtown, with Play Mates drag shows at 9pm and 11pm.
Weekly
Thu, Jul 30
9 PM - 11 PM
Play Dance Bar, Nashville
U BE U Thursdays at Play Dance Bar in Nashville — a weekly come-as-you-are Thursday drag night on Church Street in Midtown, with cast shows at 9pm and 11pm.
Weekly
Fri, Jul 31
9 PM - 11 PM
Play Dance Bar, Nashville
Play Mates Drag Show at Play Dance Bar in Nashville — the weekend drag show on Church Street in Midtown, Fridays and Saturdays with sets at 9pm, 11pm and 1am.
Weekly
Sat, Aug 1
9 PM - 11 PM
Play Dance Bar, Nashville
Play Mates Drag Show at Play Dance Bar in Nashville — the weekend drag show on Church Street in Midtown, Fridays and Saturdays with sets at 9pm, 11pm and 1am.
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