A Very Carey Christmas Cabaret

Nichole Carey returns to the Bryant Lake Bowl for A Very Carey Christmas Cabaret, playing Friday, November 27 and Saturday, November 28. It's a high-energy holiday cabaret that mixes live music and burlesque, and since it runs both nights, you've got two chances to catch it.

The show is built around Carey's two-pronged approach: live music and burlesque. The music is the foundation, and the burlesque is woven in throughout, so it's more of a variety act than a straight concert. It's a holiday-themed set, and the energy stays high from start to finish.

Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater is a small room in the heart of Minneapolis, with about 85 seats and a 9' x 22' stage. It's a community hub where theater and live music blend, and it has a history of quirky holiday programming—A Very Die Hard Christmas is one of its favorites. The theater has hosted a wide range of musical acts over the years, including Dan Wilson, The Civil Wars, Jeremy Messersmith and Soccer Mommy. Because the venue also has a restaurant and bar, you can pair the show with food and drinks.

Both performances run from 7 PM to 8:15 PM. Admission is general with no assigned seats, so you'll want to arrive early if you're hoping for a spot close to the stage. Tickets are available online up to two hours before each show, and any remaining tickets are sold at the door.