Whether you plan on getting sauced — or saucy — these Thanksgiving Eve parties allow you to have fun and take satisfaction in knowing that you're supporting locally tied, worthy causes. Talk about a win-win.
First, the Orpheum presents Ybor for the big RestART audio-visual extravaganza. More than 25 artists, multimedia gurus, DJs and performers are featured, including the angel-voiced and prodigal daughter Geri X (pictured), plus The Wanderer, Jeremy Dufrain, Andrew Rolfsen and DJ Lord Fader.
Drink specials include free keg of PBR while it lasts (!), $2 Rebel Stoke Whiskey and $2 Palm Beer. DJs spin throughout the night for those wishing to shake it on the dancefloor. Artists get to keep 100 percent of all sales. 8 p.m. Orpheum is at 1902 Republica de Cuba Ave., Tampa. All ages admitted; $5 admission. 813-248-9500.
Sure, they're dudes, but they're not that all that shabby of a group. … 13 Ugly Men in reality is a funny, self-deprecating name for a group of philanthropists who are known around these parts for throwing a swell shindig. The 13 Ugly Men Get Roasted Thanksgiving Eve Party should be no exception.
The festivities go down at the chi chi eatery-club Mangroves in Hyde Park, Tampa. You can't miss it — the club will be tenting the parking lot for a “block party.”
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online or at the door. For more information, call 813-356-0556; 21 and older admitted. VIP tables are $250 with one free bottle of Grey Goose. Proceeds benefit the Tampa Police Department Bomb Squad.
This article appears in Nov 18-24, 2010.