Hey Val,
I love going to bars with drags shows because of interactions like that. Sometimes they are brief, sometimes not. What Jodie said is very true. Getting and giving compliments to women is a really easy ice breaker for some wonderful conversations. I just go with the flow if they want to keep talking.
I would not really try to over think it. You are in a social setting so it is to be expected.
Have fun. Be safe.
Sandi
