There’s nothing like a little bit of snow to kickstart your holiday spirit! But, there’s nothing like a little too much snow, rain and ice to make a mess of your holiday plans. Make a resolution to not let anything stand in your way of having a safe, fun and fabulous holiday! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, everybody!
Kinky Christmas
Grab your hos and get your “Ho Ho Ho” on at the Kinky Christmas party, 10 p.m. Dec. 20 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St. Enjoy naughty holiday burlesque performances, a leather fashion show and sale by Wolfstryker Leather and more! Your hosts will be the incredible Maddy Milan and Bev.
Winter Wonderland
Drag yourself to brunch one last time this year Dec. 21 at Fire and Ice, 312 Market St. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 1 p.m. Enjoy brunch and bottomless Screws or Bloodys for $30, or just catch the show for only $10. All of the proceeds from the door will benefit Foyer of Philadelphia, which works to find housing for homeless LGBT youth.
Sashaying of the Santas
If it’s outrageous holiday fun you’re after, don’t miss the start of a brand-new tradition. It’s the Running of the Santas with a Gayborhood twist. Are you ready? Welcome to Sashaying of the Santas!
Registration for the holiday-costumed pub crawl starts at 4 p.m. Dec. 21 at the “South Pole,” ICandy at 254 S. 12th St. The crawl sets off at 6 p.m., with stops at The Bike Stop, Tabu, Knock, UBar, Tavern on Camac, Venture Inn, Westbury and Woody’s. At 10 p.m., you’ll slide down the chimney to rock the night away at Voyeur, the “North Pole,” where you’ll have a chance to win lots of cool prizes.
Cover charge is $20 if you’re in a Santa suit or similar holiday-themed costume, and $30 if not, which gets you a wristband for complimentary cocktails and munchies at registration and discount drinks all night. This is your chance to say you were there when it began, so don’t miss out! Check out www.phillypride.org or www.nightlifegay.com for more info.
12 Daze of Christmas
The festive celebration continues at 9 p.m. Dec. 22 at Tavern on Camac, 243 S. Camac St. Drop by Tavern for its annual customer-appreciation party and holiday show starring all your favorite staff members and a few special guests, with host Crystal Electra. There will be drink specials and surprises all night long!
New Year’s Eve Glitter Gayla
Want some glamorous, fabulous burlesque to celebrate the end of 2013? Join Liberty City Kings Drag and Burlesque at 7 p.m. Dec. 31 at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St., for dinner, drinks, drag, burlesque and dancing. Dinner is at 7, show is at 9, and dance the night away starting at midnight. Tickets are $75 for VIP dinner and reserved show seating, $50 for dinner and the show, $15 for just the show in advance and $17 for the show at the door. For tickets, check out www.libertycitykings.com.
Mum’s the Word!
Ring in the New Year Jan. 1 with the men of Philadelphians MC! Enjoy the Mummers Parade, and when you need to warm up, drop in to their open house from noon-3 p.m. at the William Way LGBT Community Center, 1315 Spruce St. Then join them at the amazing Fancy Brigades Finale at 5 p.m. at the Convention Center. Tickets are $25 for the finale show, advance purchase required. Check out www.philadelphiansmc.org for more information.
Pink Pub Crawl — New Year’s Day
On Jan. 1, join the only Pink Pub Crawl where you don’t have to wear pink! It all starts at 4 p.m. at Tabu, 200 S. 12th St., then crawls around the Gayborhood, with visits to Tavern, Venture and ICandy.
Tickets are $25 for everyone, dressed in pink or not, and include drink tickets, dance-floor admission, prizes and hot entertainment. For more information, see www.nightlifegay.com.
Philly Jacks New Year’s Night Party
If the holidays leave you exhausted, recharge your batteries on New Year’s Day with the guys at Philly Jacks at 1318 Walnut St. Philly Jacks hosts safe-sex parties for men 18 and over, with as many as 60 guests per event. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the party lasts until about 10 p.m. For more information, check out www.philadelphiajacks.com.
Coming soon: “RuPaul’s Drag Race” Battle of the Seasons Returns!
They’re back, and this time they’re coming to the Troc! Meet Ru’s girls at 9 p.m. Jan. 16 at the Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch St. Tentative lineup (subject to change) includes: Sharon Needles, Alaska Thunderfuck, Manila Luzon, Pandora Boxx, Ivy Winters, Carmen Carrera, Mimi Imfurst and Phi Phi O’Hara, with special guest hostess Michelle Visage.
Ticket are $29.50 for general admission or $75 for a VIP meet and greet. For more info and tickets, check out www.thetroc.com.
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