Nov+Dec 2018 Calendar: LGBT+ Must-Go Events

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NOV 9
KAMERON MICHAELS

Runner-up from season 10 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. Performance times are at 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Nov. 9 at PLAY Dance Bar, 1519 Church St., Nashville. Admission prices may vary. Visit playdancebar.com.

NOV 12-DEC 27
7TH ANNUAL OPERATION SANTA PAWS PET FOOD AND SUPPLY DRIVE

Nov. 12 through Dec. 27. Sponsored by Home Run Pet Care. For more information, visit Facebook @homerunpetcare or homerunpetcare.com

NOV 15
TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

Recognizing TDoR, which is actually on Nov. 20. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 15 at Scarritt Bennett Center, Vanderbilt University, 1027 18th Ave. S., Nashville. For more information, visit vanderbilt.edu.

NOV 16
CHAD MICHAELS

Performance times are 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. Nov. 16 at PLAY Dance Bar, 1519 Church St., Nashville. Admission prices may vary. Visit playdancebar.com.

NOV 18
TASTE 2018

Sixth annual food and beverage tasting event featuring samples from Nashville’s most creative tastemakers: talented chefs, fine restaurants and the best bartenders. Events include a silent auction, dancing and more. 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 18 at West Club of Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way, Nashville. Tickets: $75 in advance, and $100 after Nov. 1. A portion of your ticket is tax deductible. To purchase tickets, visit tastenashville.org.

NOV 27
CHAMBER POWER LUNCH

Sponsored by Waller and 5/3 Bank. Topic: Marketing on a Shoestring Budget.
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Waller, 511 Union St. Suite 2700, Nashville. Admission: $15 for LGBT chamber members; $20 for non-members. For more information, visit nashvillelgbtchamber.org.

NOV 29-DEC 1
MARTINA MCBRIDE: JOY OF CHRISTMAS With Nashville Symphony.

7 p.m. Nov. 29, 8 p.m. Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Tickets: $73-$153. Visit nashvillesymphony.org.

DEC 1
NASHVILLE CHRISTMAS PARADE

Featuring a sneak peek to Nashville in Harmony’s Making Spirits Bright concert. 10 a.m. Dec. 1 in downtown Nashville.

DEC 1
THE GRINCH CHRISTMAS & SING-ALONG

11 a.m. Dec. 1 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony Place, Nashville. Tickets: $27. Visit nashvillesymphony.org.

DEC 1-16
NASHVILLE’S NUTCRACKER

Presented by Nashville Ballet. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1-16 in Andrew Jackson Hall at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, 505 Deaderick St., Nashville. Tickets: $35-$90. For tickets, visit tpac.org.

DEC 4
MAKING SPIRITS BRIGHT

Concert presented by Nashville in Harmony, Major Minors. 7 p.m. Dec. 4 in Langford Auditorium, Vanderbilt University. Tickets: $30 in advance and $35 day of the show. Ticket prices include fees. No exchanges or refunds. nashvilleinharmony.org/events.

DEC 13
TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY SHOW

9 p.m. Dec. 13 at PLAY Dance Bar, 1519 Church St., Nashville.

DEC 15
TOYS FOR TOTS HOLIDAY SHOW

9 p.m. Dec. 15 at Pecker’s Bar & Grill, 237 Hermitage Ave., Nashville.

DEC 12-13, 16-20 & 23
AMY GRANT & VINCE GILL

Amy Grant and Vince Gill return for Christmas at The Ryman. 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12- 13, Dec. 16-20 and Dec. 23 at The Ryman, 116 5th Ave. N., Nashville. Tickets: $35- $135. Visit ryman.com.
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