What was your holiday highlight this year? Without a doubt, mine was taking my husband to the Flyers/Rangers alumni game during the NHL Winter Classic weekend.
Seeing Bernie Parent and Bobby Clarke take the ice with Eric Lindros and John LeClair was beyond amazing. My husband was at Bernie’s last game in 1979 (ironically, also against the Rangers) when he suffered the eye injury that ended his career, so it was really cool for my husband to be there for this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If you didn’t make any special holiday memories yet, don’t worry. With one more holiday coming up right around the corner, there’s still a chance to squeeze some memories in at one of these amazing upcoming events.
Vixens & Vagabonds
Don’t miss the Liberty City Kings’ latest show, “Glitter Resistance,” 8 p.m. Jan. 7 at Tabu Sports Bar & Lounge, 200 S. 12th St. The doors open at 8, the show starts at 9 and the after-show dance party starts at 11.
The cover charge for the show is $8 if you’re in drag or kink gear, $10 if not. After 11 p.m., the cover goes down to $5.
While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up your 2012 Liberty City Kings calendar! Copies are still available for only $10.
For more information, check out liberty-citykings on Facebook or www.liberty-citykings.com.
Queers on the Avenue
The first Queers on the Avenue of the new year will be held from 7-10 p.m. Jan. 14 at The Bottle Shop, E. 1837 Passyunk Ave.
Queers on the Avenue, or QOTA, is our monthly night out on East Passyunk, which some have nicknamed “Gayborhood South.”
There will be hundreds of beers to choose from at The Bottle Shop for about $3 each, plus wine and cocktail specials. And since this is all going down on Second Saturday, there will be lots of nearby art openings and special events, many with complimentary snacks and drinks.
For more details, friend QOTA on Facebook.
January Arouse
Instead of sugarplums, did you have visions of being a superstar DJ dancing in your head over the holidays? If so, don’t miss the upcoming Arouse, 10 p.m. Jan. 14 at Landmark Americana, 3333 Market St.
Along with the usual hot dancers and amazing drink specials, the party will feature its first-ever DJ Battle. Contact [email protected] if you’re a DJ and want your shot at becoming Stimulus’ next superstar DJ.
It’s Arouse’s first time at Landmark Americana and you’re going to love it. The venue has two bars and two dance floors and the kitchen will be open late for the party.
A $7 cover gets you in before midnight or $10 after, with proceeds going to Equality PA.
For more information, check out www.stimulusphilly.com or friend the organization on Facebook.
Ladies King Holiday Party
Ladies 2000 throws its annual MLK Day party 3-9 p.m. Jan. 15 at Top Dog, 2310 Marlton Pike (aka Route 70) in Cherry Hill, N.J. Cover is only $10.
Get there early for the $1 Power Hour, when all well drinks and domestic beer will be only $1 from 3-4 p.m. But don’t leave early because you’ll miss the complimentary hot buffet dinner!
For more details, check out www.ladies2000.com.
Her HRC Philadelphia
Her HRC is a program designed to gather women together in various cities over one weekend to build community and engage in the LGBT civil-rights movement with the Human Rights Campaign. Events will feature live entertainment, dance parties, stand-up comics and more.
Her HRC in Philly takes place at 10 p.m. Jan. 15 at Sisters, 1320 Chancellor St. There will be a special guest performer, drink specials and a sizzling after-dance party, all for only $10.
For more information, see www.hrc.org or www.sistersnightclub.com.
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Battle of the Seasons
Can’t wait for the premiere of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” season four? Me neither!
So get yourself to the Battle of the Seasons by 9 p.m. Jan. 20 at Voyeur Nightclub, 1221 St. James St. It’s sure to be a knock-down drag-out, with an emphasis on the drag.
The battle will star Bebe Zahara Benet and Rebecca Glasscock from season one, Sahara Davenport and Pandora Boxx from season two, Mimi Imfurst and Manila Luzon from season three and new stars Phi Phi O’Hara and Sharon Needles from season four, which premieres Jan. 30.
Tickets are $25 for standing room in advance or $50 for VIP unreserved seating. Tickets are available online at Eventbrite.com. For more information and a link to tickets, find RuPaul’s Drag Race Battle of the Seasons on Facebook.
Questions, comments or news about upcoming events? Contact Jim at [email protected].