Los Angeles - One day you’re in, the next day, devout? Project NunwayLA, the fashion show/designer competition for charity returns to L.A. on Sunday, October 11. This year’s event takes place at the Mayan Theater and features 30 designer contestants riffing on the theme, "TAROT", to create showstopping looks for their muses/models, one of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Tickets are available at ProjectNunwayLA.com and proceeds will go to benefit Being Alive L.A. and Life Group L.A. Use code PROJECTPR to receive $30 off.
New York - Starting in previews on September 19 at the 4th Street Theater (83 East 4th Street) is SOMMERFUGL, a new play inspired by the true story of Lili Elbe, the first person to undergo gender reassignment surgery in 1930 Germany. The play, written by Bixby Elliott and featuring Wayne Wilcox (Gilmore Girls, RENT), brings to life the relationship between Lili and her wife, Greta, who remained with her until the end. For tickets and additional information, go to inVioletTheater.com.
Barcelona - David and Auston, our blogger buddies over at Two Bad Tourists want to send you to Barcelona. (Yes, you!) One lucky winner will receive airfare for two on Norwegian from any one of the 130+ destinations in 37 countries where they operate, accommodations provided by misterbnb, airport pickup and LGBT city and nightlife tours provided by Rainbow Barcelona Tours, the first gay tour company in Spain. To enter, go to twobadtourists.com. Contest ends October 1.
Las Vegas - Solo Strips, a show featuring Sin City’s hottest talent baring it all on stage for charity, returns for its fifth outing on Monday, September 28 at midnight. The one-night only performance will take place at Spiegelworld’s Absinthe tent and features performers from Absinthe, Le Reve - The Dream, Cirque du Soleil, Thunder from Down Under, Rock of Ages and more. A limited number of advance sale tickets are available for $20; regular priced tickets are $25. VIP tickets are $40 that include priority seating and a signed poster from cast members. Visit the events page at afanlv.org for additional info. Proceeds go to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS (BCEFA) and Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN).
Anaheim, Calif. - The 18th Unofficial Gay Days at the Disneyland Resort takes place from October 2 - 4 and is expected to draw more than 30,000 LGBT visitors to the park. In addition to the usual magic one can expect to find at the Happiest Place on Earth, a star-studded lineup of special guests will also be joining in the celebration. Here’s a run down of who is slated to appear:
A live concert by six-time Tony Award winner, Audra McDonald (who will be appearing in the upcoming live-action film version of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast). Tickets are $75 and include a pre-show reception. The evening continues with WONDERLAND, a dance party with DJ Ray Rhodes, and RuPaul’s Drag Race darling, Ben de la Crème. The event runs from 9:30pm–1am at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen located in Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort. Tickets are $20 and are available now.
Saturday, October 3 will be Gay Day at Disneyland, which culminates with KINGDOM, the weekend’s signature dance party with music from renowned DJ Kimberly S and special performances by Well Strung and Ru Paul’s Drag Race star, Manila Luzon. KINGDOM will be held at the House of Blues Anaheim in Downtown Disney from 9pm–1:30am. Tickets are $35 in advance, $45 at the door.
Sunday, October 4 will be Gay Day at Disney's California Adventure and the return of the Gay Days Anaheim pool party, PLUNGE! from noon until 4:00 p.m. at its new home, the Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.
VIP ticket packages for the three parties are available now. VIP Gold tickets include access to an exclusive cocktail party with three-time Emmy nominee, Dot Marie Jones (Glee), Jai Rodriguez, legendary Disney Imagineeer Bob Gurr, and Revenge star Nick Wechsler among our guests.
Go to GayDaysAnaheim.com for additional info, discounted hotel rooms and tickets.
