Co-Founder of The Unofficial Pink Party, Cape Town’s Boldest Celebration of Queer Joy
Janine Adams isn’t just a party organizer—she’s a heartbeat in Cape Town’s LGBTQ++ scene. As one of the visionary founders of The Unofficial Pink Party, Janine has spent decades crafting a space where queer folks can show up, shine, and simply be. Alongside co-founder Kelly Smith, she’s turned glitter, groove, and genre-fluid beats into a monthly ritual of radical belonging. CapeTownMagazine.com Facebook.
What started in the early 2000s as a response to the lack of safe, inclusive nightlife has blossomed into a vibrant, community-powered event hosted at venues like Three Feathers Diner and Botanik Social House. Whether she’s spinning sexy sounds through the ages or welcoming newcomers with a warm smile, Janine’s presence is magnetic—equal parts fierce and nurturing. CapeTownMagazine.com Facebook zoeyblack.com.
At The Unofficial Pink Party, there’s no dress code, no judgment, and no requests—just a dance floor where identities are celebrated and connections are made. Janine’s commitment to creating this space is deeply personal and profoundly political. She understands that joy is resistance, and that every glitter-drenched night is a chance to rewrite the rules of inclusion.
If you’re in Cape Town and craving a night of queer magic, check out The Unofficial Pink Party on Facebook for the next event. Come as you are. Leave even more yourself.