Alok Vaid-Menon (Majestic Ball Week)
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Get ready for a sparkling kickoff to Majestic Ball Week with ALOK Vaid-Menon at the Paramount Theatre in Austin on June 4, 2026 at 7:00 pm. Known simply as ALOK, they are an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor whose work blends razor-sharp wit with deeply moving insight.
This event celebrates a powerhouse creative voice with major cultural reach. ALOK’s books, including Beyond the Gender Binary, Femme in Public, and Your Wound, My Garden, have resonated around the world, and their performances have lit up stages from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival to Netflix is a Joke Festival.
Fans can also look for ALOK’s comedy special BIOLOGY!, the docu-short ALOK, and screen appearances across film and television, including projects on HBO, Hulu, and Netflix. Their work is bold, thoughtful, and always unforgettable.
As part of the Paramount Theatre’s annual Pride celebration, Majestic Ball Week brings together queer artistry, community, and joy in a way that feels both glamorous and deeply meaningful. If you love smart comedy, fearless storytelling, and a celebration with style, this is one to catch.
- Headlining appearance by ALOK Vaid-Menon
- Part of the Paramount Theatre’s Majestic Ball Week Pride celebration
- A mix of comedy, poetry, and powerful social commentary
- Perfect for fans of thoughtful live performance and queer culture