Cicada

Events

• Dean Mora and His Haunted Orchestra$35.00

  When: Saturday, October 28, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Dine and dance to the finest tunes of the 1930s and '40s as Dean Mora and his haunted musicians take you on a ghostly musical journey back in time to the lost days of Hollywood's most famous nightclubs of the past including The Coconut Grove, the Mocambo, the Trocadero, Ciros and many more!

  • Admission Tickets$35.00

• The Wiseguys Big Band Machine$30.00

  When: Saturday, November 4, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. From Swing to Swank, The Wiseguys Big Band Machine is dedicated to keeping great music alive. The Wiseguys features a screamin' horn line, talented vocalist, exciting soloists, and a roarin' rhythm section. Their repertoire includes the swingin' vocal tunes of Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Dean Martin, and big band favorites from Glenn Miller, Pérez Prado, Count Basie, and Buddy Rich. If you caught their show you know The Wiseguys keep audiences on the dance floor with their Big Band Vegas Sound... BET ON IT!

  • Admission Tickets$30.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• Lizzy and the Triggermen$35.00

  When: Saturday, November 11, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Lizzy and The Triggermen, All-Star 10-Piece, Prohibition Jazz Band. The hot jazz band all of Hollywood is talking about comes to the Cicada for a night of PROHIBITION JAZZ for your dining and dancing pleasure!

  • Tickets at The Door$35.00
  • Advance Discount Price$25.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• Alex Mendham and His Orchestra$35.00

  When: Saturday, November 18, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Direct from England - Your Ticket to The Jazz Age. Alex Mendham and his Orchestra are widely celebrated for their spectacular shows, combining jazz and swing music of the 1920s and 1930s with the modern energy and passion of their youthful years. They epitomize Hollywood's golden era. When it comes to evoking the sound, charm, and white-tie elegance of vintage Hollywood, Mr. Mendham's Orchestra is without parallel. Formed under the leadership and direction of charismatic musician and singer Alex Mendham, this hand-picked show orchestra presents a unique combination of dance band music and film scores from Hollywood musicals.

  • Admission Tickets$35.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• Alex Mendham and His Orchestra$30.00

  When: Sunday, November 19, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Direct from England - Your Ticket to The Jazz Age. Alex Mendham and his Orchestra are widely celebrated for their spectacular shows, combining jazz and swing music of the 1920s and 1930s with the modern energy and passion of their youthful years. They epitomize Hollywood's golden era. When it comes to evoking the sound, charm, and white-tie elegance of vintage Hollywood, Mr. Mendham's Orchestra is without parallel. Formed under the leadership and direction of charismatic musician and singer Alex Mendham, this hand-picked show orchestra presents a unique combination of dance band music and film scores from Hollywood musicals.

  • Admission Tickets$30.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• The Les Elgart Orchestra$30.00

  When: Saturday, November 25, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. The Les Elgart orchestra is one of the few remaining famous big bands from the 1950s and 1960s that is still in demand! Their popularity gained them their tagline "The Band with THAT Sound!" At prestigious venues like The Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, The Savoy Hotel in London, The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, and The Rainbow Room in New York City, they have delighted audiences both nationally and internationally. The orchestra has also performed for proms at many of colleges and universities throughout the United States. They've also had the honor of providing dance music for US Presidents and Governors. Brazilian, British, and European performances by the Les Elgart Orchestra have taken place all over the world in addition to performing on the Norwegian Cruise Lines, the famous Mississippi Delta Queen, and the Holland America Cruise lines. Les Elgart wrote "Bandstand Boogie" which became the well-known theme song for Dick Clark's television program "American Bandstand." In surveys conducted by Variety, Billboard, and Cashbox in the 1950s and 1960s, the Les Elgart Orchestra was chosen as the Number #1 dance band, among other honors and distinctions. The orchestra also recorded over fifty hit albums with Columbia Records. The Jackie Gleason Show, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, and a Peter Marshall-hosted edition of "Big Bands at Disneyland" are just a few of the popular television programs where they have made appearances. The band was also featured in the popular 1958 movie "Senior Prom." In West Palm Beach, Florida, Les Elgart was admitted to the Big Band Hall of Fame in 1986. Les Elgart's wife Joerene carried on his legacy through his music after his death in 1995. Joerene Elgart sadly passed away in 2022. Both of their presences are truly missed. The Les Elgart Orchestra to this day is dedicated to keeping Mr. & Mrs. Elgart's memory alive by preserving the unique sound and style that has stood the test of time. The "Elgart Sound" lives forever!

  • Tickets at The Door$30.00
  • Advance Discount Price$25.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• The Johnny Holiday Show Holiday Spectacular$35.00

  When: Friday, December 22, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Maxwell Demille Presents the Johnny Holiday Show Holiday Spectacular! Dine and Dance to Big Band music by The Johnny Holiday 12-PIECE DANCE ORCHESTRA featuring the Honey Taps Dancers. A night of fabulous performers, great music, surprises, and Holiday Cheer you won't want to miss. Johnny's Photo Album of Guest Stars from Past Shows! Johnny Holiday spent a bit of time on television starting in 1969 but mostly worked nightclubs and hotels, opening for the headliners such as Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Jerry Vale, Dick Haymes, Nancy Wilson, Johnnie Ray, Eddie Fisher, Don Cherry, John Gary, Tony Martin, Frankie Laine, Mel Torme and many others. He sang with various bands including four years with Ernie Hecksher in The Venetian Room at the Fairmont Hotel a top Nob Hill in San Francisco, The Beverly Wilshire, The Hollywood Roosevelt, Eden Roc, The Deauville, Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis in NYC, The Fountainbleu, The Everglades Club, and other Hotel's and Resorts throughout North America, Canada, and two tours in South America. Mr. Holiday worked for bandleaders Ralston Ayers, Lawrence Welk, Ronnie Kemper, Dick Jurgens, Bobby Thomason, Dutch Deutch, Alan King, and many others. He sang for dancers, debutante balls, and parties. This was at a time which really was the last gasp of what was called, "Cabaret Society" . Working activly for charities and fundraiser, he raises money for several worthwhile organizations such as The USO, Operation Gratitude, and The Good Works Program of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Johnny is the toast of Hollywood society and invites you to his featured nights at the World Famous Cicada Restaurant and Lounge with "The Johnny Holiday Show" offering great dance music featuring the 12-piece Johnny Holiday Orchestra with John Rodby, music director and a galaxy of guest stars!

  • Admission Tickets$35.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• The Johnny Holiday Show Holiday Spectacular$35.00

  When: Saturday, December 23, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Maxwell Demille Presents, the Johnny Holiday Show, Holiday Spectacular! Dine and Dance to Big Band music by The Johnny Holiday 12-PIECE DANCE ORCHESTRA featuring the Honey Taps Dancers.

  • Admission Tickets$35.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

• Dean Mora Orchestra New Year's Eve' Eve' Party$35.00

  When: Saturday, December 30, 2023. Doors Open 6:30 PM - Showtime 8:30 PM. Dean Mora and his Orchestra bring in the year one night early with great dance music from the 1920s through the 1960s. DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES Set One 1920s - 1930s; Set Two 1930s - 1940s; Set Three 1950s - 1960s; Happy New Year! One Night Early.

  • Admission Tickets$35.00
  • Three Course Dinner Special$89.00

Three Course Dinner Special

Includes your choice of Appetizer, Entree, and Dessert $89 per person

Course One

Select One Appetizer

• Zuppa del Giorno

  The Soup Of The Day

• Bresaola

  Arugula, Shaved Parmesan

• Smoked Salmon Carpaccio

  In-House Smoked Salmon, Caper Berry, Celery, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon

• Beets and Goat Cheese

  Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Hazelnuts, Champagne Vinaigrette

• Parma Prosciutto e Melone

  Italian Ham and Melon

• Caprese

  Fresh Mozzarella, Tomatoes, Basil

• Tartare di Tonno

  Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Radish, Ginger and Garlic Sake Sauce

• Tricolor Insalata

  Heart of Romaine and Endive, Arugula, Gorgonzola Cheese, Housemade Potato Chips, Basalmic Vinaigrette

Course Two

Select One Entree

• Prime New York Steak

  Grilled with Roasted Potatoes and Seasonal Vegetables

• Vitello Scaloppini Piccata

  Veal Scaloppini with Lemon, Caper Sauce and Roasted Vegetables

• Costola Corta

  Braised Short Ribs, Seasonal Vegetables, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Au Jus

• Pollo al Carciofi

  Chicken Breast with Artichoke, Sundried Tomatoes and Roasted Potatoes

• Pesce Spada alla Griglia

  Grilled Swordfish, Sweet Peas, Rapini, Orange and Fennel Sauce

• Spaghetti Lobster

  Light Tomato Sauce, Olive Oil, Garlic

• Fusilli Smoked Chicken

  Fusilli with Smoked Chicken, Asparagus, Chipotle and Truffle Oil

• Ravioli al Funghi

  Ravioli, Wild mushroom, Brown Butter Sauce

• Salmone

  Sautéd Salmon and Leeks, Red Wine Reduction, Black Pepper

• Branzino

  Striped Bass, Dry Vermouth, Grilled Onions, Spinach, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Course Three

Select One Dessert

• Strawberry Cheesecake

  Vanilla Cream Cheese, Strawberries

• Torta al Ciccolato

  Chocolate Ganache, Hazelnuts

• Frutti di Bosco

  Assorted Fresh Berries Topped with a Mint Leaf

Classic Cocktail

$18

• Cicada Martini

  Hendrick's Gin, Mint Leaf

• Singapore Sling

  Sloe Gin, Cherry Liqueur, Club Soda, Lemon, Orange Wheel

• Old Fashioned

  Rye, Luxardo Cherry Liqueur, Bitters, Orange Peel

• Manhattan

  Bourbon, Carpanan Antiqua, Bitters

• Sazerac

  Bourbon, Absinthe, Bitters, Sugar Cube

• Mary Pickford

  Castillo Silver Rum, Pineapple Juice, Cherry Liqueur

• Elderflower Cocktail

  Champagne, St. Germaine Elderflower Liqueur, Mint

• Pimms Cup

  Fresh Mint, Pimm's No. 1 Liqueur, Lemon, Ginger Beer

• Penicillin

  Dewar's Blended Scotch, Domaine De Canton, Laphroaig, Lemon

• Moscow Mule

  Vodka, Ginger, Lime

• Champagne Cocktail

  Champagne, Sugar Cube, Bitters

• Bee's Knees

  Gin, Honey, Lemon

• The Oviatt Highball

  Maker's Mark, Ginger Ale, Bitters