The Columbus Gay Men's Chorus is performing its annual holiday show this weekend.
This year's show is titled "Santa's Werkshop." The all-ages performance will include songs about Christmas, Hanukkah and a holiday parody of a popular Britney Spears' song.
"There's sacred, there's secular, there's campy music and it's all about the holidays," said Brayton Bollenbacher, CGMC's artistic director. "We're kind of going with the commercialism of the season, but then also the sacred beauty of it as well."
"I just think that you really can't start your holiday season until you see the Columbus Gay Men's Chorus," Bollenbacher added.
Bollenbacher also said he hopes the concert will foster a sense of community. He emphasized that growing feelings of isolation among the LGBTQ+ community are why events like this are important.
"The best protest we can give right now is by continuing to be ourselves and not backing down to attempts to villainize our community. We have and always will stand for love and acceptance,” Bollenbacher said.
The chorus will perform on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. Both concerts will take place at the Davidson Theatre Riffe Center.
Tickets are still available for both shows, but are selling quickly.