"Whatever holiday(s) you celebrate, this week likely presents some interesting challenges-there's lots to "do," but also some unfilled hours during which your family will be antsy and all your typical haunts will be closed and/or packed. We've got you covered with out-of-the-house ideas to fill the next seven days with more than balled-up wrapping paper-the films are gory, the cocktails are festive, and the yoga class includes hangout time with a tortoise. 'Tis the season!"
"After eight years of extravagant holiday shows from drag queen icon besties Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme, I think it's time to ask: Is this just The Nutcracker now? Do we still need The Nutcracker? In this theatrical tradition, the pair interview sentient snacks before being kidnapped and held for ransom by holiday traditions. Imagine if that lay on the shoulders of a junior high drama department."
"Feeling overwhelmed by the stress of the holidays? SAME, BABY. But here's your opportunity to take a quick break and enjoy some great comedy from some of the city's best comedians and hilarious alums! Host Sean Jordan (All Fantasy Everything, Mercury Geniuses of Comedy) presents this fun variety show that will lean heavily into standup, with such hot-shit special guests as Ian Karmel, Kyle Kinane, Kate Murphy, Steven Wilber, Phil Schallberger, and probably more."
Holiday week brings unfilled hours and packed venues, encouraging out-of-the-house plans. Options include festive drag performances, standup comedy variety shows, and screenings of gory films. Holiday programming blends theatrical tradition and modern parody, with Jinkx Monsoon and BenDeLaCreme staging an annual, changing holiday show featuring interviews with sentient snacks and playful kidnappings by holiday traditions. Comedy events offer quick, stress-relieving sets from local and touring comedians with variety-format hosts. Additional activities span festive cocktails and unusual wellness classes, such as yoga sessions that allow hangout time with a tortoise. Event listings include dates, venues, and prices.
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