Drag Angels, Beef, and Friday the 13th Laughs in LA

A wild weekend of drag comedy shows and Tex-Mex dining in West Hollywood

Mar. 17, 2026 at 5:15pm

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The author recounts his eventful weekend in Los Angeles, attending two popular drag comedy shows - "Chico's Angels" at the Casita del Campo and "The Mismatch Game" fundraiser at the Renberg Theatre. He also dines at the revived Marix Tex-Mex restaurant with friends. The story highlights the vibrant LGBTQ entertainment scene in WeHo, including a reunion of the original "Charlie's Angels" cast members that excludes their Latina counterparts.

Why it matters

The story showcases the enduring popularity of drag performance and parody in the LGBTQ community, as well as the importance of inclusive representation in classic TV and film franchises. It also highlights the resilience of local businesses like Marix in navigating the challenges of the pandemic.

The details

The author attended two popular drag comedy shows in Los Angeles - "Chico's Angels" at the Casita del Campo, which pays homage to the "Charlie's Angels" TV series, and "The Mismatch Game" fundraiser at the Renberg Theatre, which featured a lineup of hilarious celebrity impersonators. He also dined at the revived Marix Tex-Mex restaurant in West Hollywood, which had been closed for a few years due to pandemic-related disputes.

  • On Wednesday, the author attended the "Chico's Angels" show.
  • On Friday the 13th, the author went to the "The Mismatch Game" fundraiser at the Renberg Theatre.

The players

Damian

The author's friend who accompanied him to the "Chico's Angels" show.

Danny Casillas

The actor who plays the delightfully ditzy Frieda Laye in "Chico's Angels".

Oscar Quintero

The actor who plays the self-absorbed and curvaceous former Miss Tijuana Natural Springs Water, Kay Sedia, in "Chico's Angels".

Ray Garcia

The actor who plays the smart and assertive Angel, Chita Parol, who has a personal and professional rivalry with Kay in "Chico's Angels".

Cade Christensen

The actor who appears in "Chico's Angels" wearing Peter Rison's shorts.

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What they’re saying

“I sort of assumed I would enjoy his persona the most. But all three actors -- Danny plus Oscar Quintero as Kay Sedia, the self-absorbed and curvaceous former Miss Tijuana Natural Springs Water and Ray Garcia as Chita Parol, the smart and assertive Angel who has both a personal and professional rivalry with Kay -- have such chemistry that I pretty much forgot Frieda was my amiga and got swept up in their over-the-top antics.”

— The author (kennethinthe212.com)

What’s next

Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd are slated to reunite next month in Los Angeles for the first time in ages, although it's a shame their Latina counterparts won't be included in the festivities.

The takeaway

The story highlights the vibrant LGBTQ entertainment scene in West Hollywood, showcasing the enduring popularity of drag performance and parody, as well as the importance of inclusive representation in classic TV and film franchises. It also underscores the resilience of local businesses like Marix in navigating the challenges of the pandemic.