Ho, ho, ho. For those who celebrate, the big day is here. For everybody, it kicks off a long holigay weekend of local LGBT events with music, movies and merriment.

Friday, Dec. 25

Naughty Christmas Night. When your daily obligations are done, get with your gays for a Christmas Night party with boys, beats and booze @ F Bar, 10 p.m.

Movie Magic. So there’s an old joke that Chinese food and a movie is Jewish Christmas, because at one time they were literally the only things open on Dec. 25. True or not, Hollywood Studios caught on and now drop big releases on this day. Catch Oscar bait like the gay “Carol,” the star-packed “The Big Short” and  “Joy,” or fun like “Daddy’s Home” and “Point Break” and more. Also still playing are “The Danish Girl,” “The Revenant,” “Sisters” and some little film about Wars and Stars.

Holi-gay Party. Many of your favorite gay bars and clubs are pouring today, but a few aren't. Check in with them online or by phone before you head out to find out if and what time they’re open.

Saturday, Dec. 26

House of Edwards. “RuPaul” grrls Shangela, LaGanja Estranja and Alyssa Edwards (middle photo) come together for a performance, meet and greet and photo shoot @ South Beach, 9 p.m.

Dangerous Disco. Thumping beats and men men men. Don’t stop ‘til you get enough @ Eagle Houston, 12 noon – 2 a.m. Last week’s edition was a blast.

Carnival Saturday. The Shower Boys leave a wet spot on your weekend with a circus theme and DJ beats to move your feets @ Meteor, 9 p.m.

FXperience with DJ Tad Dvorak. And drag. And go-go boys. Join the crowd @ F Bar, 9 p.m. 

Country Dance Before there was Gilley’s, there was the Esquire Ballroom. Now the legendary space is where your gay boots meet the beat @ Neon Boots, 9 p.m.

Shake Up Saturday. This party bar brings karaoke and more to the scene. You never know what you’re gonna get @ Crocker Bar, 9 p.m.

Levi-Leather Beats. The music and the guys are pumping @ Ripcord, 9 p.m.

Carnival Saturday. The Shower Boys leave a wet spot on your weekend with a circus theme and DJ beats to move your feets @ Meteor, 9 p.m.

Sound Factory Saturday. One, two, you know what to do @ Guava Lamp, 9 p.m.

Ladies & Gents. The lesbians know what’s up for all the gay women and their male friends @ Pearl Bar, 10 p.m.

Party time. Excellent. Slip into something that will warm your gay heart @ Bayou City Bar & Grill, all day.

DJ beats get you moving on the dance floor @ Blur, 10 p.m.

Drag divas never really end when it’s cheap drinks and Showgurlz @ TC’s Showbar, 11 p.m.

Scruffy Saturday. Cruise on over with DJ beats and hot male dancers @ Mining Company, 9 p.m.

Fruit loop. No weekend is complete without a stop in for a few laps around the loop and a drink or five while eyeing the go-go boys @ JR’s, all day.

Sunday, Dec. 27

Retox Sunday knows what you need, and you’re going to get it, 6 p.m. And you know later if it’s Sunday, it’s F Latin Divas, 10 p.m.

Sunday Showtunes (bottom photo) puts a rough-and-ready, leather-Levis spin on your usual gay musical fascination @ Ripcord, 3 p.m.

Dangerous Disco. Thumping beats and high spirits, and you know some Texans football. Because JJ.Don’t stop ‘til you get enough @ Eagle Houston, 12 noon – 2 a.m.

Legends does fierce, fabulous fun with Dina Jacobs, Billie Jean, Tasha Kohl, Lawanda Jackson, and Tisch DeWilliams @ Meteor, 9 p.m.

Sunday Lounge. Kick back and do the Sunday do: As little as possible and look good doing it @ Guava Lamp, 10 p.m. Lounge doors for day drinking at 4 p.m.