Queer Trivia: Shrek 25th Anniversary

Once upon a time in a land far, far gay, the swamp lights up neon green and the onions come with extra layers of camp. Queer Trivia: Shrek 25th Anniversary is crashing into Cheer Up Charlies for one gloriously unhinged night dedicated to everyone’s favorite ogre and the fabulously chaotic universe of Far Far Away.

The Little Gay Shop’s beloved Queer Trivia series is going full fairy-tale fever dream to celebrate 25 years of Shrek, with your host and resident dragon diva Aira Juliet breathing fire all over the questions, side commentary, and general mayhem. This isn’t your average trivia night; it’s a queer community ritual disguised as a knowledge battle.

• Dress to distress the kingdom: Show up as your favorite swamp creature, emotionally unavailable fairy-tale character, or a suspiciously tightly wound, definitely-straight-on-paper Lord Farquaad. The more dramatic the wig, the more powerful the vibes.

• Compete for ridiculous glory: There are prizes for the winning trivia team, best costume, and best impersonation, so practice your Scottish ogre accent, your “Do the roar,” or your fiercest dragon smolder in the mirror.

• Expect chaos (the good kind): Someone will absolutely take this way too seriously, and honestly, that’s part of the magic. This trivia night is known for dance-offs, inside jokes, and the kind of dramatic team rivalries that feel like a telenovela set in Duloc.

• Not just trivia, a queer hangout: Queer Trivia has become a recurring queer cultural moment where people flirt, scream-laugh, get engaged, start friendships, and occasionally end them over a tiebreaker question. You’ve been warned: it’s high stakes in the most hilarious way.

• Show some love: If you adore this silly, chaotic, deeply queer trivia universe, you can toss a vote their way for Austin Chronicle’s Best of Austin. Queer Trivia has been racking up love for years, and every vote is a little “I’m a believer” sing-along for the organizers who write their own questions and keep the vibe joyfully weird.

Whether you know every line from every Shrek movie or you’re just here for the queer camaraderie and the chance to see someone in full Farquaad drag, Queer Trivia: Shrek 25th Anniversary promises a night of laughter, thirst, and swamp-scented nostalgia. Grab your crew, sharpen your knowledge, and remember: in this kingdom, we keep trivia queer.