Join The Drunken Devil For Bloody Gras
An immersive Mardi Gras bash blending burlesque, actors and unlimited drinks into one theatrical night out.
Free drinks aside, the Bloody Gras was a fantastic time.
Our reviewerDebauchery, Decadence and a Few Rough Edges
The Drunken Devil's Bloody Gras throws open the doors to a Mardi Gras celebration built on debauchery and decadence, and at $75 a ticket with unlimited wine and drinks included, the cost is easy to recoup over the course of the night.
The immersive setup started hours before arrival: an email from a mysterious woman in red hinting at murder set the tone, and the venue itself delivered — multiple large rooms of decoration, two full bars with waits under 10 minutes, a photo booth, and a stage area with burlesque dancers, DJs and an old-timey band that anchored most of the night.
The actors carried the event: the Devil, an axe-wielding man and a crew of clowns all made appearances, and every performer — waiters included — pulled their weight. Tracking down the woman in red led to a voodoo witch sprinkling sand, a nice immersive touch even if it didn't fully wow.
The rough edges were practical rather than thematic: two porta-potties at the entrance undercut the mood the moment you walked in, and a large drop near them nearly caught a few inebriated guests off guard.
None of that undid the night. The band, burlesque, actors and overall production made for a genuinely fun evening, and the set and restrooms are the only fixes we'd ask for before the next one.
Why We Love It
- Unlimited wine and drinks help offset the $75 ticket price
- Two full bars kept wait times under 10 minutes
- Live burlesque dancers, DJs and a band anchored the night's entertainment
- A committed cast — from the Devil to the axe-wielding man to the clowns — delivered strong performances
- A photo booth and heavily decorated rooms added to the atmosphere
Considerations
- Restrooms were just two porta-potties at the entrance, undercutting the mood
- A large unmarked drop near the porta-potties posed a safety hazard for guests
- Some decorations felt cheap up close
- The immersive storyline (tracking down the woman in red) was fun but not especially impressive
Inside the Bloody Gras
The night opened with an email from a woman in red hinting at murder, setting up an immersive thread that ran alongside the party. Finding her led to a voodoo witch who sprinkled sand — a nice touch, if not the most memorable part of the night.
Most of the evening was spent in the stage room, where burlesque dancers, DJs and an old-timey band delivered all the entertainment we needed. Two bars meant drink waits rarely topped 10 minutes.
The Actors Made the Night
The Devil, an axe-wielding man and a crew of clowns all made appearances, and the waitstaff, clowns and axe man alike committed fully to their roles — the whole event ran smoothly despite the scale of the cast.
We Recommend This To Readers Who:
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Love immersive Mardi Gras energy
Debauchery, decadence and an email from a mysterious woman in red set an immersive tone from hours before arrival.
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Want live burlesque and music
Burlesque dancers, DJs and an old-timey band anchor most of the night.
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Can live with imperfect restrooms
Two porta-potties at the entrance and a nearby drop-off are the main things to plan around.
A Closer Look
My Verdict for the Bloody Gras
The band, burlesque, actors and everyone involved made for a great evening — the set and restrooms could use work, but that's minor next to a night this fun.
