On Tuesday, November 4, 2025—Election Night—as California votes on Proposition 50 and the nation watches election returns, celebrate queer art, resistance and joy with drag horror icon Peaches Christ in a bold evening that merges cultural preservation with political engagement.

For more than 25 years, Peaches Christ (Joshua Grannell) has been a cornerstone of San Francisco's LGBTQ+ arts scene—creating the legendary “Midnight Mass” movie series, directing cult horror films, and co-creating the immersive “Terror Vault” experience. Now, she brings her unique perspective on how drag, camp, and horror have always been acts of political resistance to the Commonwealth Club World Affairs’ stage.

When the real world gets scarier than horror movies—when politics gets truly ghoulish—that's when we most need to make art, perform, and remind each other why joy is resistance.

This special evening features:

• A thought-provoking panel: "When the Real World Gets Scarier Than Horror Movies," with Tom Temprano (EQCA), and Kochina Rude discussing survival strategies when the political landscape turns hostile. The panel will be moderated by co-host Celso Dulay.
• An intimate fireside chat with Peaches Christ, moderated  by award-winning broadcaster Michelle Meow, exploring 25 years of San Francisco drag history, cultural preservation, and the power of queer art in dark times
• A rooftop after-party overlooking San Francisco Bay, providing space for community gathering as election results come in; meet Peaches Christ and our other speakers, and enjoy wine and food