ABOUT
The Papaya Lounge, described as the jewel of Humboldt’s performance scene, is a raucous and opulent cabaret set in a seedy lounge run by some seriously sexy people. Backed by a killer house band, the Enthusiastic Consents, your host Velvet Q Jones along with her non-sexual life partner Nancy Schwartz and personal bartender/psychiatrist Musty Beaver, take you down a rabbit hole of divine debauchery. Every Papaya Lounge show is different, sometimes featuring epic international cabaret acts…sometimes inviting the audience into the show. What never changes is that the Papaya Lounge is for everyone - except the haters. They can stay home and troll.
Papaya Lounge Productions, the producing entity behind the Papaya Lounge, is the brainchild of 3 Humboldt County-based artists Sarah McKinney, Janessa Johnsrude, and Alyssa Hughlett.
“Seriously the most fun I’ve had this entire shitty decade”
PAPAYA LOUNGE: Et Cum Spiritu
January 25, 26, & 27 2024
Cue the choirs of angels and blast thy horns long and hard into the heavens…For unto us a show is born. In this naughty night of nights the holy spirits of divinity, indulgence, and debauchery unite as the Papaya Lounges’ cast of characters get into a weird, yet tasty, pickle of a situation and must munch their way out before your very eyes.
2023/24 SEASON
RUMBLE ROYALE II
APRIL 21 & 22, 2023
PAPAYA LOUNGE RUMBLE ROYALE II: SLOPPY SECONDS!!! Get ready to slop, drop and roll…up to Septentrio Winery with your fun-loving pals. After last year’s Rumble, Humboldt asked for another serving of delicious partying and so the juicy and alluring Papaya crew is coming back with two special evenings of unhallowed good times
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SPONSORS OF THE PAPAYA LOUNGE
We love our sponsors and we love what they do. Support us by supporting them!
We are honored to partner with local businesses in the Humboldt County area and appreciate the support of our incredible sponsors. To become a sponsor, go here and learn more. High fives and all the stardust in the universe to these folks that have generously thrown down to make our shows happen:
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Septentrio Winery
A family owned artisanal winery who firmly believe that the quality of their ingredients and intricacies of process are the keys to producing their many award winning wines. Papaya Lounge is so honored to have Septentrio Winery as our Season Partner.
Visit: septentriowinery.com
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Dead Reckoning Tavern
Our favorite World Beer Bar in Arcata offering Humboldt County’s largest premiere beer selection.
Visit: deadreckoningtavern.com
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Good Relations
An incredible Lovers' Boutique that features a carefully curated collection of lingerie and toys with a focus on sustainability, ethics, and sex positivity. Thank you Good Relations for making everything better!
Visit: goodrelations.com
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Alchemy Distillery
A locally-minded, award-winning distillery located in Humboldt County, California, sourcing their ingredients close to home and featured in the Papaya Lounge’s signature cocktails.
Visit: alchemydistillery.com
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Blondies Food and Drink
Blondies Food & Drink is Arcata’s neighborhood cafpub, cafe + pub! Also a proud founder and supporter of the Mr.Humboldt Pageant (ooo!).
Visit: blondiesfoodanddrink.com
MERCH
We are happy to be collaborating with one of our favorite artists, Gina Tuzzi, to create some stylin’ schwaggg available at our shows. More of that coming soon as well as the chance to buy some hot digs online!