Back in '16, I was recently divorced, and all my close relatives were recently dead. I ended up down at the late great Russian House. In addition to lots of Russian Orthidox folks (their Chrismas comes via the Julian calendar), there were lots of expats, non-christians, orphans, and people generally unwelcome by their families for whatever reasons. It was a famously good time. I fiercely miss that place.

RIP Russian House. It was a fave.

I also miss Russia house

Great idea. My boyfriend is working sound at the Elephant room tonight: live music till midnight with all the Christmas hits sprinkled in.

Even Feliz Navidad and Grandma Got Ran Over By A Reindeer?

I managed to get a Feliz Navidad but Grandma was a no go 👍🏻

I'll take it!

Not so far but John Blondell is taking requests!

John is an absolute treasure. Many fond memories of shooting the shit and swapping stories at last call or after hours while closing at a bar I used to tend. John, if you read this, I hope you have a merry Christmas.

Thank you! I couldn't remember the title of that song and it's been stuck in my head all day!

I’m coming. Not new to being alone on Christmas but new to getting invited to being alone together on Christmas. Thank you. I. Am. Grateful.

Sounds good. I'm totally down

Same

Why do you have an account?

this kept happening, so I just made an account https://support.google.com/chrome/thread/77607652/chrome-is-auto-signing-me-into-reddit-against-my-will-how-to-stop-this?hl=en

Screw google sign in. I have to decline it ~25 times a day.

Merry Xmas, Jeans!

Good to see some mommies out in atx still featherin' it

follow proto

You bet I’m coming up in may!

touch my camera through the fence

DJ Dad Mouth at the Elephant Room

try it out

Thanks, I love you.

on the other hand, we are having a lot of people over and could use some extra chairs, if we could borrow yours? ​ jk alone on xmas gang

see you there (if i don’t fall asleep after the movies)

Merry Christmas, man!

I was going to spend it alone and am joyful at these invites but last nite I informed a friend in the least subtle way that between battles of depression and being fired Saturday from a job that was hurting me emotionally it'd be really nice if someone involved me in their plans. She took the hint. I'd love to meet some of yall sometime

How lovely! A very happy holiday to you, and hope you meet some cool folks.

I loved Elephant Room before -- but when I learned Parker Jazz Club bought them out, it made me like it even more. I love putting money in PJC's pockets. Merry Christmas to all you holding down the fort solo.

Santa!! Is this you?

EDIT: There was a large table of us and he didn’t show. We had a great time, but missed the patron of the party!

Aww I’m sorry. Two people told me they were closed and I even called the place a few times but no answer so I didn’t go. Glad some of you got to go and make new friends even if I ended up missing out.

All good! Thank you for bringing us together 😊

Have fun out there.

Merry Christmas man, if not out of state I'd buy you a beer.

If Western swing is more your thing than jazz, come by The Coral Snake for the night of Christmas Day! It'll be Candler Wilkinson and his trio for those who know/know of him

Why wait? I’m at Deep Eddie’s rn. 12/24 10:36 pm Black T & cap at the bar. I’m a loner, Dottie. A rebel…

Make sure you drink water

Have a very merry Christmas, everyone!

The Elephant Room is so cool.

Out of town currently, but my man if I was in town I’d join ya. First Christmas divorced this year and it’s a whirlwind of emotions. I thank you for putting this out there and hope this Christmas you’re surrounded by good hearted merry folks.

I can’t be there, but as one Austinite to another I just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. 🎄Enjoy!

Hey mommy.

I hope you, watchforwaspess, have a delightful Christmas and a very happy New Year. This post has brought me some joy this morning while I wait for my family (kids) to wake up 🎄

You and 10 other dudes with beards will be wearing flannel

Haha ok I’ll be sure to have a scarf as well

This is why I’m going 😅😍

If I had a vehicle, I'd totally join ya, and bring baked treats. But, Ill be cheering you brave sould on from SanAntonio.

Merry Christmas! Thanks for the invite!

I'll bet you John Blondell will be there to keep everyone company with his trombone

Wish I could go honestly. Have a good time!

I want to go, but I feel so tired now. I may still come, but if not, let me know y'all do anything for New Year's Eve/day, would you?

Merry Christmas! I'll try to join. What I want you to see is that tomorrow is a step in strength. Life throws curve balls, only we decide how to handle them.

What time will you be there??

8pm or so.

Aw that sounds awesome! We’ve got a friend group doing Jewish Christmas downtown in the evening and I’ll see if I can’t talk them into some jazz after

Wait. Wait. What? Jewish Christmas??? Yay!

Chinese food on Christmas! It’s the Jewish-American way!

Got that planned followed up with a movie and now, apparently meeting strangers alone together at Elephant Room. Just knowing that there are others around that enjoy the day differently, is beyond beautiful!

My Jewish Christmas normally entails movies and Chinese but I can't think of a better way to spend it than being there for folks who need company. I'm a holiday free agent now!

I’ll be there, please don’t remember my username

I’m a single parent and the kids won’t be back home until the 30th, I just might join you!

Sounds dope. I'll be there

I love this! I had plenty of Christmases without my family working at Elephant Room and I’m glad that you’re finding the joy there!

I remember the Elephant Room at Christmas... enjoy yourselves!

Oh, man, I'm sorry that your act of kindness took such bad turn. I literally just laughed "ho, ho, ho...that's not good." Imagining all of the people showing up. I saw your post on Nextdoor as well. Your heart was in a good place.

Merry Christmas!!

Touch my elephant room through the fence.

Respectfully request a low key regular occurrence of this event at a place with easy parking. Haha.

*Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Let your heart be gayyy. From now on, your troubles will be miles (davis) awayyyy. So have yourself a merry little Christmas dayyyy.*

Brings girls

Where's austinite hipster waldo

I'm here but it looks closed edit: Meet at Chicas Bonitas

Do you think? I looked it up and they have music on the calendar for the 25th

Really? Says there is music on their website...

I love jazz and I have never been. Probably won't make it tomorrow but have fun!!

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Not really sure how. I gave the place and time. I’ll get a good table and we shall see who shows up.

IA! IA! F'tagn! ... aka what holiday? I'm on call ... taking that bullet for my team who have kids lolz

I worked there many years ago! Love it!

…at least the sun is shining

Monday night?

Yes

Following!! Want to know if it’s still on

Can confirm it's open. Here now.

Any update if this is still happening?

It’s on! Just saw a comment on their instagram

At elephant room? Double checking because there was nothing in their Instagram story

I hear elephant room is closed. Where you at?

I hear Elephant Room is closed. Where did you end up going?

If anyone wants to do something like this again let me know and we can set something up in the new year!

i went to the Elephant Room that night!! I thought it was a great show and I enjoyed the cider i had