A busy Anchorage weekend, with 3 Valentine-themed events on Saturday, Feb. 11: Joani LaChoy’s Champagne Cabaret (benefits ICOAA’s Scholarship Fund and Identity, Inc.); the All Grrlz Valentine Dance; and the Naughty Valentines Drag King Show (benefits Pride Prom).

Joani LaChoy’s Annual Sweetheart’s Treat — Champagne Cabaret

Joani LaChoy invites you to her annual Sweetheart’s Treat — Champagne Cabaret! A Night of fabulous entertainment. Co-hosted by the incredible Miss MeMe Jenkins, the night will also feature a live and silent auction, so bring ALLLLL your money!

All proceeds will benefit the Imperial Court of All Alaska’s Scholarship Fund and Identity, Inc.

Imperial Court of All Alaska (ICOAA), the oldest and largest not-for-profit GLBTA organization in the state of Alaska, awards scholarships to Alaska students each year and raise money for other charitable organizations in the state. Identity, Inc. provides programs supporting equality for the GLBTA community, including a statewide Helpline; the quarterly newsletter NorthView; the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Anchorage (GLCCA); the Identity Advocacy Program; support for local youth programs, and organization of the annual Alaska Pride Fest in June and Alaska Pride Conference in October.

• Date/time: Saturday, February 11. Doors open at 7:00 PM; show starts at 8:00
• Location: Mad Myrna’s, 530 East 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK (see map)
• Cost of admission: $10.00
• Age restriction: Mad Myrna’s is a bar! Must be 21 with valid ID to enter.
• Further info: see Facebook events page

All Grrlz Valentine Dance at Snow Goose

Grrlzlist Alaska invited you to bring your sweetie, bring a friend, or come single and hook UP! There will be a local gals sexy artwork on display, some door prizes, music for all tastes (and a very accommodating DJ) and best of all…all women. When do you get to dance the night away with just women? Ever? See you there! Doors open at 7:30 to scope out art and stake a table.

Single? Just want to meet more gay women? Sign up with the Grrlzlist (grrlzlist@gmail.com) for “Speed Friending” at 6:00 upstairs at the Snow Goose.

• Date/time: Saturday, February 11, 8:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• Location: Snow Goose Restaurant and Brewery, 717 West 3rd Avenue, Anchorage, AK (see map)
• Further info: see Facebook events page

Naughty Valentines Drag King Show — benefits Pride Prom

Allie Hernandez presents the Last Frontier Drag Kings in their third show: the Naughty Valentine’s Drag King Show! With special guests Phoenix DaHottie, the smooth Manny G, and exotic dancer Onyx — and auction proceeds will benefit the Pride Prom!

Anchorage Pride Prom is an occasion for LGBTQA youth from Anchorage & the Mat-Su to have a welcoming, friendly, fun, & safe prom. This year’s Pride Prom will be held Saturday, April 21 at Out North — and Last Frontier Drag Kings are helping to make it happen!

• Date/time: Saturday, February 11, 10:00 PM to 1:00 AM
• Location: S Lounge, 720 Gambell Street, Anchorage, AK (see map)
• Cost of admission: $10.00 cover
• Further info: see Facebook events page

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