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Drag Bingo — The Velvet Hippo
About the event
Join us for Drag Bingo every Thursday night for a lively evening filled with fun, prizes, and fantastic performances. This event is hosted by talented local queens, promising an entertaining experience for everyone. Come ready to shout 'Bingo!' and enjoy the show.
Know before you go
About the venue
The Velvet Hippo is a third-floor bar and lounge at 119 W Orange St in downtown Durham. It calls itself "a neighborhood bar for everybody", and Discover Durham lists it among the city's LGBTQIA-owned businesses (August 2026)…
“Atmosphere was great. Drinks were great. It's a self seated, self serve bar. Went on a Thursday, they had music trivia bingo that was very entertaining” — Peach'z Wilz, Google
“Excellent vibes, clearly very busy and popular, and fabulous food and service. Staff were all exceptionally kind. They also had a wonderful Halloween costume contest.” — Arwen, Google
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Last verified: 1 Oct 2026 Source: velvethippodurham.com Report an issue