Cocktails For A Cause, Cocktails For A Porsche, More

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT? Next Thursday, September 26, The Rusty Nail and Dirty Coast present Cocktails For A Cause, which will raise money for the Youth Orchestra of the Lower 9th Ward, from 4 to 8 p.m at Rusty Nail: Food from The Perfect Bite chef Treybert Rintala, raffle prizes, and a performance by Meschiya Lake. [Eaterwire]

MIGHTY MISSISSIP'? Alternatives Living Inc. hosts the 3rd annual Costume Cruise Benefit aboard the Creole Queen, with proceeds benefiting the homeless, on Saturday, October 19, from 7 to 11 p.m. Live entertainment, a silent auction, costume contest, and hors d'oeuvres/open bar. $75/person. Call (504) 400-3580 for tix. [Eaterwire]

CBD? On Saturday, September 28, International House is hosting a tribute to the 50th anniversary of the Porsche 911 with tons of vintage cars out front, and Loa's Alan Walter making German/Porsche inspired cocktails all night, along with German street food trucks. $50 for tickets (purchase here) or $60 at the door. [Eaterwire]

CITY PARK? Gambit presents the 11th Annual Reds, Whites, and The Blues is taking place Wednesday, October 9, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Pavillion of the Two Sisters. $60 advance/$70 at the door with lots of local restaurants on hand including Serendipity and Ralph's on the Park, and over 200 wines and liquors to choose from. Purchase tickets here. [Eaterwire]

Rusty Nail [Photo: Official Website]