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Cincy Smoke and Queers

Smoke and Queers Burlesque: “The Fruity Follies” Fundraiser

Rescheduled for May 24th- Please join us! Smoke & Queers Burlesque Troupe does it again circus-style with “The Fruity Follies” Fundraiser: a four-hour open house carnival complete with pop-up burlesque performances, a cash bar, free food, tarot card readings, face painting, a boudoir photobooth, a BDSM-themed petting zoo in partnership with Cincinnati Leather and so…



Drag Show

10th Annual Derby Does Drag

The 10th Annual “Derby Does Drag” performance is coming up on March 7th at the new Mixwells in Northside! Doors open at 7 pm and the show will be from 7:30 to 11:00 pm. $5 cover (under 21 cover is $7) Join us afterward at the same venue for the Dance Party – no cover!…




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2020 Bockfest Parade

A few brave souls ventured out to bring you the latest in roller derby- now an extreme winter sport. Not really, but the temperature was ~32°F with snow! Donnybrook, Sass Squash, Sneaky Tiki, Lightning Bolt, L.O. Puppet, and O’Doyle Rulz braved the elements to Bock and roll the night away. It was a great crowd…




2020 Covington Mardi Gras Parade

We had a great time at the parade in Mainstrauss, thanks so much! If you got any photos of Knight Mare’s dance moves, please email us at blacknbluegrass@gmail.com, we would love to add them!




Skate Party

Fan Appreciation and 2020 Season Kickoff Party!

ATTENTION BBRG FANS!!! You are invited to come skate with us at our private event at Skatetown USA. Entry and skate rental are covered so join us for a great time! Location: 8730 N Pavillion West Chester Township, OH 45069 Sunday, February 23 5:30-7:30 pm




BIRDS OF PREY: The Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn

Have you seen it yet? Did you know that roller derby is featured? Read more about it here. It is pretty fantabulous! We were at AMC at Newport on the Levee on opening night to pass out schedules, answer questions, and represent!



Mascot Broomball Exhibition Game

Saturday, February 1, 2020 Our mascot Nightmare, joined other NKY and Cincy mascots for a great game of broomball at the UC Health Ice Rink presented by Fifth Third Bank on Fountain Square! Thank you to Rosie Red for the great photo!



BBRG Host Blood Drive at City BBQ

Come and Join BBRG in supporting Hoxworth in our Blood Drive on September 4th in Florence, KY!! You can sign-up to schedule your blood donation HERE! You can also help support the Black-n-Bluegrass with our Dine-n-Donate event the same day at City BBQ in Florence  



#CallieStrong Becomes Honorary Roller Girl

#CallieStrong Becomes Honorary Roller Girl Callie June Shaffer of Hamilton, OH has become an Honorary Roller Girl for the Black-n-Bluegrass Roller Girls. BBRG presented her with an official plaque and an entire hand-made custom skater outfit and gear including little crocheted roller skates. Callie turns two-years-old on July 18th and has been battling Neuroblastoma, which…



First Responders’ Night July 14th!

  Join us on July, 14th for our First Responders’ Night at the Roller Derby! Tickets are $5 at the door for Fire/Police/EMT/911/Active/Retired Military. Our July 14th home bout will feature BBRG vs ROCK at 7 PM! Our Junior League will be featured at 5pm against Dayton Gems. $10 Regular Admission at the door or get…