The Ladies Who Brunch

The Ladies Who Brunch is a brunch-time cabaret at Club Café’s Napoleon Room, combining live music, comedy, cocktails, and dining. Guests can order from an à la carte menu offering traditional brunch entrées alongside lighter choices such as fruit bowls, salads, and appetizers. The featured performers are Boston-based artists Kai Clifton, Ricardo “Ricky” Holguin, and Anthony Pires, Jr.

Kai Clifton, who uses he/they pronouns, is a Boston-born singer and actor trained at the New England Conservatory and the Assisi Performing Arts Program in Italy. Their musical experience includes performing with the Boston City Singers and Boston Arts Academy’s Spirituals Ensemble, providing background vocals for Grammy-nominated artist Callie Day, and opening for Kirk Franklin at the Strand Theatre. Their stage credits include Usher in *A Strange Loop*, Sofia in *The Color Purple*—which earned an Elliot Norton Award nomination—Ursula in *The Little Mermaid*, Mary Sunshine in *Chicago*, and Gloria in *Madagascar*.

Ricardo “Ricky” Holguin, who uses he/him pronouns, is a Mexican-American multidisciplinary performer from Laredo, Texas. He previously performed with Mariachi Los Alazanes before earning an M.F.A. in Musical Theater from The Boston Conservatory. His Boston credits include *The Hombres*, *Next to Normal*, *The Inheritance*, *Evita*, *Alba*, *James and the Giant Peach*, *Willy Wonka*, *The Midwinter Revels*, and *ChristmasTime*. He also serves as the True Colors Manager at The Theater Offensive.

Anthony Pires, Jr., who uses he/him pronouns, is a Boston-based Cape Verdean actor and singer and a two-time Elliot Norton Award winner. His credits include Dan in *Next to Normal*, Lockstock in *Urinetown*, Michael in *tick, tick… BOOM!*, Audrey II in *Little Shop of Horrors*, and roles in *Shrek the Musical*. He has worked with Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Wheelock Family Theatre, SpeakEasy Stage Company, Central Square Theater, Greater Boston Stage Company, Umbrella Stage Company, and Franklin Performing Arts Company. Anthony holds a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Speech and Performance from Framingham State University.

When: November 21, 2026

Showtimes: The page lists a performance from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Run time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes based on the listed schedule.

Tickets: $25–$30, plus fee.

Lineup: Kai Clifton, Ricardo “Ricky” Holguin, and Anthony Pires, Jr.

Dining: À la carte brunch service includes traditional brunch entrées, fruit bowls, salads, and appetizers. Cocktails are available from the venue’s menu.

Venue: The Napoleon Room at Club Café

Address: 209 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116

Ticket link: https://www.clubcafe.com/events/the-ladies-who-brunch-112126/

All dates: Nov 21 at 11:30 AM · Nov 22 at 3:00 PM