Dance or Die: A Drag Rave

Name: Dance or Die: A Drag Rave
Start: 2026-10-30T21:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-10-30T23:59:00-07:00
Location: The 418 Project (Large Theater)

SERVING CULT Halloween Edition

Date & Time This Friday

Oct 30 2026 (Friday)

9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Location

The 418 Project

In the: Large Theater

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About This Event

Live Drag Rave + DJ + Dance Experience

DANCE OR DIE: A DRAG RAVE – SERVING CULT Halloween Edition

Get ready for the BIGGEST DRAG EXPERIENCE SANTA CRUZ HAS EVER SEEN, Santa Cruz’ very own hit drag show DANCE OR DIE: A Drag Rave – Serving Cult RETURNS to The 418 Project in the large theatre for a special HALLOWEEN EDITION.

Get ready for a night of high octane sounds and drag performances from top talent in Santa Cruz and the Bay Area. Leave your life’s problems outside.

Are you ready to get your life?

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Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at the door.

Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect

House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone

Our sprung wood and theater dance floors are shoe-free zones to preserve the floor and keep movement safe. Please remove outdoor footwear and place them in the cubbies in our lobby upon arrival. Barefoot, dance socks, or indoor-only soft dance shoes are welcome!

We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.

To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.

As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.

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2 Occurrences

Sep 25 2026

9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Oct 30 2026

9:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Plan Your Visit

Venue & Accessibility

The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.

Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms

Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage

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