This Friday July 6 is Frida Kahlo’s birthday. We know that some Phoenikerxs out there are dying to channel their inner Frida and strut their head dresses and inspired outfits in public. That’s why we put together a list of birthday celebrations for you to hop this weekend.

We have a favor to ask you though. When your out crashing these parties, take tons of pictures and when you post them, use the hashtag #FridaPhoenikera so we can see all the beauty that was out there celebrating the first queen of the selfie in La Phoenikera.

SPECIAL NOTE: Remember that Frida Kahlo was indigenous, queer, disabled, a feminist, a communist, an activist, a patriot. If you loooooove Frida and you didn’t know this, shame on you! Love the real Frida. Not the washed up, flat image that roams around the interwebs.

Frida Birthday Bash Fiesta!

It sounds like this party is gonna be lit! There’s going to be artists painting live, Frida make-overs, live entertainment, a bar…obvi! And if you’re balling and can afford to be a VIP you can have access to performances by La Luz de la Luna and tango dancers, a private dinner, tequila tasting and cigar rolling. Gat dam!

WHEN: Friday, July 6 from 5 p.m. to midnight

WHERE: Tradiciones, 1602 E. Roosevelt St., Phoenix

HOW MUCH: $5 general admission, starting at $30 for VIP and VIP Plus (buy tickets here)

Frida Kahlo de pari con Chavela Vargas.

Fierce Like Frida Drag Show

This is what you and your outfit have been waiting for all year. Organizers of this event are calling for people to wear their favorite Frida dress or suit and tie, ‘cuz we know she got down on both sides of the fashion spectrum. This is a dance party so wear comfortable shoes. The bar will have Frida inspired drinks and of course there will be a line-up of drag performers. Can’t-friggin-wait.

WHEN: Friday, July 6 starting at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Aqua Night Club, 1730 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix

HOW MUCH: $7

Kahlo dressed like a man, like a woman, like whatever the f&%*k she wanted.

Fierce Like Frida Birthday Party, Gallery Show and Mercado

This is an artsy event put on by the Phoenix Fridas so be prepared to make some stuff inspired by the artist to take home. There will be a print-making session, brush lettering workshop and water color postcard crafting. They will also have a performance by a local singer, a Frida cake demo by national TV start Candy Ramirez, a food truck, give-aways every hour, a Frida flower crown contest and I’m sure many, many more things, knowing how the Phoenix Fridas get down with their annual Frida party.

WHEN: Saturday, July 7 from 2 to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Mucho Más Art Studio and McDowell Market, 1736 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix

HOW MUCH: Free

Brown and proud mutha frackers!!!

Fierce Like Frida Open Mic Night

This is an open mic night dedicated to the mujeres chingonas of La Phoenikera. If you have a poem to recite, a song to sing or a story to tell that speaks to the power of womanhood, this is your night. Also, your piece doesn’t have to be about Frida Kahlo and you don’t have to be a chick to participate. As long as you talk pay homage to the power of the femme, you’re golden!

WHEN: Saturday, July 7 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Palabras Bilingual Bookstore, 1738 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix

HOW MUCH: Free

PARTICIPATE: Reserve your spot on stage by emailing info@palabrasbookstore.com.

For a real snapshot of Frida, read her diary.

A.L.A.C’s Frida Fiesta

The Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center is La Phoenikera’s only Latinx cultural center in the heart of downtown and they’re also throwing a party for Kahlo. There will be live music, poetry and live painting by artists Adriana Martinez, Piersten Doctor and Fur.

WHEN: Saturday, July 7 from 6 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: ALAC, 147 E. Adams St., Phoenix

HOW MUCH: Free

We want to see this type of Frida wear in La Phoenikera…maybe not in the summer though.

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