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But the owner said the club also offers music, dancing and food, including Sunday brunch, as well as "Fish Dinner Friday" and "Taco Tuesday. But anyone "can come in here and wear whatever they want to wear and feel comfortable. Be who you want to be. I really stress that — come as you are. It's OK; you don't have to hide in a closet.

Open since May at Cherry Ave. NE in downtown Canton, Pride is the second drag show club in that immediate area. Before opening, Pride 's interior space required extensive renovations, said Jackson, who said she has a background in sales. Jackson credited her mother, Debbie Liggins, and Melanie English for their help in opening Pride English is Jackson's girlfriend and business partner.

Liggins is also a business partner. A changing area for drag queens also has been added. Both Jackson and English said the food selection, including plans for soul food, makes Pride stand out from similar clubs. Soul food plans might include collard greens, cabbage, macaroni and cheese, baked beans, ribs and chicken. Pride is also holding a "Back to School Giveaway" from noon to 4 p.

The street will be blocked off for vendors. Donations are being accepted for school supplies, including bookbags. When asked about opening her business despite WERC already existing, Jackson said she will focus on what her club has to offer, particularly the quality of the drag queen performances. Both clubs promote events in conjunction with First Friday activities in downtown Canton.

Pride 821 opens with drag shows and food and joins similar WERC club on Cherry Avenue NE

House noted that larger cities have "districts" with multiple clubs open to the LGBTQ community with drag shows. We're all-encompassing. We want to welcome everybody Added Senften: "With Pride across the street, I think that will bring more people to the area. House said the area near the two clubs can be "kind of a district where people can bounce between the two establishments Drag shows are a focus of Pridealthough karaoke nights and line dancing classes are other attractions.

Jackson said Coco Vega oversees entertainment for the club and has experience in the business in Las Vegas. Senften previously operated the same type of club at Cherry Ave. WERC doesn't have a kitchen, but the gourmet hot dog business sometimes sets up outside the club as a street vendor.

Other events include "Tequila Tuesday," walking tacos on the patio and DJ nights.