ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Next month, The Montford Rooftop Bar will host local comedian Cayla Clark for an adults-only evening of cocktails, comedy and community fundraising.

A free comedy show, Mistletoe & Martinis, will be held from 6-10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 11 at The Montford Rooftop Bar at DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown.

While the show is free to enter, guests must be 21 or older. RSVP here.

Dirty Santa and dirty martinis

The event will be hosted by Clark with a special appearance from Dirty Santa and will feature specialty holiday cocktails made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka, as well as live sets by DJ Hot Bread Selectors.

“Guests can expect an evening filled with laughter, festive surprises and a touch of playful holiday spirit under the holiday lights,” the bar wrote in a press release.

A portion of proceeds from the show will go to Hands On Asheville-Buncombe Community Volunteer Center, a local volunteer organization connecting community members to service opportunities around the Asheville-Buncombe County area. Learn more at www.handsonasheville.org.

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