Things to do in Denver When You're Gay: BALLS! A Holiday Spectacular

"BALLS! A Holiday Spectacular" is a new-fashioned variety show conceived and performed by Melanie Owen Padilla, GerRee Hinshaw
and Mare Trevathan, with musician Jim Ruberto, flashy guest stars, a chorus of sock puppets, and a cash bar. Recommended for audiences age
16 and older.

Each of the six nights, proceeds go to a different Denver non-profit:


Thursday, Dec. 9 benefits Fresh City Life (of Denver Public Library)
Friday, Dec. 10 benefits Dani’s Foundation
Saturday, Dec. 11 benefits Curious Theatre Company
Thursday, Dec. 16 benefits Slow Food Denver (in Schools)
Friday, Dec. 17 benefits Platte Forum
Saturday, Dec. 18 benefits Grow Local/The GrowHaus

BALLS!

"BALLS! A Holiday Spectacular (PG 16)" is a new-fashioned variety show conceived and performed by Melanie Owen Padilla and Mare Trevathan, with flashy guest stars and a chorus of sock puppets.

See www.lida.org for more information and a complete schedule of guest stars, including Steven Burge, Regan Linton, John Common, Karen Slack, Eric Elkins, Candy Brown, DJ Savior Breath, Santemu Aakhu, Diana Dresser, Diane Wziontka, GerRee Hinshaw, Emily K. Harrison, Meridith Crosley, Patty Kingsbaker and more.

The 75-minute show is followed Thursday-Saturday, December 3-19 by an Afterglow party at BINDERY|space (2180 Stout St in Denver, next to the Mercury Cafe) beginning at 7:30 p.m.

As for price, it's a pay-what-it's-worth type of deal and an offering plate will be passed around - cash or check only, please! Reservations are strongly recommended so call 720-221-3821 or email lida@lida.org.