• EVENT DETAILS

    Gay Bingo Charlotte is not real bingo; it is an unconventional and entertaining fundraising event with a bingo theme. You are not able to win any money or prizes for playing as this is not a game of chance.

  • WHEN

    November 2023

    5:00 PM BVD Reception

    6:00 PM Ballroom Doors Open

    7:00 PM Show Begins

    WHERE

    Charlotte Convention Center

    Richardson Ballroom

    501 S. College Street

    Charlotte, NC

  • Our Motto

    A straight line will never win at Gay Bingo, but our straight friends are always welcome!

    Gay Bingo Charlotte is one of the most unconventional fundraising events in Charlotte - this ain't your grandma's bingo! Our mission is to raise HIV awareness in a fun and creative way and we will continue to do so until there are no new cases.

     

    Join us for a wild, fun, outrageous and unpredictable evening of laughs, crazy costumes, dance routines, wacky entertainment, great music and a little bingo. Each bingo year has its own theme and set of special games/rules - this is not a game of chance and no money or prizes can be won from getting an official bingo.

     

    Since the first event, Big Hair Bingo, in February 2000 attendance has grown from 100 people at the Great Aunt Stella Center to sellout crowds of 1,300+ at the Charlotte Convention Center.

     

    Gay Bingo Charlotte has raised over $1.6 million to support the HIV services and programs RAIN provides to the Charlotte metro area.

  • Our 2022 Experiences

    Check out what is happening during our BVD Reception (anyone with a ticket is welcome to join).

    360 Photo Booth

    Stop by our 360 Photo Booth where you will get a full circle "picture" for your Instagram!

    MAC Viva Glam Red Lip

    Stop by the MAC Viva Glam table to get their iconic Viva Glam Red Lip!

    DJ Vanna Vanity

    DJ Vanna Vanity will be spinning all the hits during our BVD Reception so make sure you come early!

    Mimosa's Magical Selfie Station

    Stop by and get a magical selfie with Mimosa LaBouche where its all rainbows and unicorns!

    Mirror Mirror Selfie Station

    We are bringing the mirror back from Bippity Boppity Bingo because why not?!

  • Our Hostess & Emcee

    Mimosa LaBouche

    Mimosa was born in a small town in North Carolina. Like we mean small where the town next door was the big town because they had a traffic light. Mimosa LaBouche comes from a long line of orange farmers but she knew there were bigger things for her besides squeezing those juices.

     

    She decided she needed to pursue her dreams of being a star and hitched a ride on the La Marca Prosecco truck and ended up in Matthews. That day finally came when she heard that Barbara Burning Bush was hitting a certain age that no woman should say out loud. Mimosa knew this was her chance to take over as the younger and more flexible hostess.

     

    During her down time Mimosa loves to make TikToks, design costumes for Zoom meetings, learn all the current dance moves at the retirement home and drinking mimosas of course!

     

    Mimosa is ready to entertain and dazzle you with her quick wit and dance moves! She knows that playing the most unconventional game of bingo is going to change your life forever.

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