It will be an emotional night in downtown St. John’s as the community pays tribute to Jonathan Nichol, known professionally as Reign Michaels.
The drag performer passed away suddenly last weekend at the age of 30.
Tributes have been pouring in for Nichol all week from members and supporters of the local 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Tonight’s show is being held at Velvet, the same venue where Nichol last performed just a week before their passing.
The show will also be a fundraiser in support of Nichol’s family.
St. John’s Pride co-chair Eddy St. Coeur believes the tribute show will be a “nice release for people.”
He says he has been hearing the performers talking about the program for the show, and he believes it will be a “special and memorable night.”