Sugar Shack comes to San Francisco!

It looks like Lady Satan is bringing New York's Sugar Shack Burlesque and Dance Party to the City by the Bay!

According to an interview with Legs Malone in the Valley Advocate, Sugar Shack was founded in New York by RunAround Sue and Lady Satan.

There's not much information it seems, other than that the first show will be August 9, 2008, at the Elbo Room. Oh, there will be girls! Dancing! Go-Go! And mooore! With Sergio Iglesias and MattB providing the tunes.

Looks fun! I'll put out more details as they become available.

Week of June 30, 2008: SF Bay Area burlesque shows

After a week full of Pride events, and with the July 4th holiday coming up, this week there's only two burlesque events that I know of:

• Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland. Show starts at 10pm. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. Show at 7:30pm. $4-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.

Please notice that the usual First Friday show at the Stork Club won't be happening because of the holiday. But the Belles du Jour will be back in August!

Seems like a quiet week, but I'll bet they're gonna be good shows!

Monday, June 30: Hubba Hubba Uptown

Celebrating their win as "Best Burlesque Show" in the "Best of the East Bay" edition of the East Bay Express weekly (and their appearance on the cover!), the Hubbas are back with a new show. Congratulations!

Howdy Friends & Neighbors!

The People Have Spoken! HUBBA HUBBA REVUE, everybody's favorite weekly celebration of booze, comedy and scorchin'-hot burlesque, has just been voted "Best Burlesque Show" in East Bay Express magazine's "Best of... " edition! Vox Populi, Baby! WOO HOO!

So grab your pals and come see us, this and every Monday night, for some tasty drinks, big laffs, and top-notch, tassel-twirlin', variety entertainment!

MONDAY, June 30th, we've got...

Luby LaRue!
Courtney Crimson!
Esperanza!
Vagabondage!
Mae Western!
Miss Bella Trix!
Niki Pretti!
Riff Ditties!
Chelsea Boots!
The Hoochie-Coos!
Gorilla X!

...with MC's/drunks, Kingfish & Eddie!

all this for just FIVE BUCKS!! (EGADS!)

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM
21 & Up w/ID

The Uptown Nightclub
1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
(Just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)

HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!

http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com
http://www.myspace.com/hubbahubbarevue
http://www.uptownnightclub.com

Experiencing Q-baret Spectacular

As I was walking down Howard, looking for the Garage at 975, I only noticed what looked like a private residence at that address. There wasn't a sign or any other indication that the show was there. Thinking I remembered the address incorrectly and that it must be 875, I walked a bit down the street and checked my posting for the correct address. It was 975 Howard! So I went back, opened the door, figured I was in the right place since there was no angry residents yelling at me, and I entered.

My Q-baret experience was a little like finding the performance space. I didn't quite know what to expect. I've never seen SF Boylesque before, and I had only seen Twilight Vixen Revue once or twice as part of a show featuring lots of other acts. How were the two troupes going to fill an entire show? They dd so very well, it turns out.

In a small theatre, the two troupes, Nicolai the magician, and MC Truly Scrumptious put together a very entertaining show featuring many costume changes, well-choreographed acts, and creatively sexy performances. Though I'm not a burlesque performer or educator, I enjoyed the show very much, as did the audience. That's pretty much my gauge as to the quality of a show.

Hooray for Twilight Vixen Revue and SF Boylesque!

If you're going to the last show today, just be aware that there may not be a sign hanging over the door, so just push it open. Also, the show starts at 8pm, so you'll be out by about 9:40 if you have any other Pride events that you're planning to attend. All of the details are in the calendar above.

Next in this series, I'll be describing my experience at the last Hubba Hubba show in San Francisco. If I ever get it edited to my satisfaction. Hehe.

Burlesque shows this weekend, June 28 and 29

Here's a quick rundown of the shows coming up on Saturday and Sunday.

The Belles du Jour will be performing as part of the DIY Expo at the Stork Club in Oakland. They'll take the stage at 5:30pm. It's free!




Amelia Mae Paradise and the Diamond Daggers will be having their Dyke March After Party at 111 Minna in SF. The doors are at 8pm, and the show begins at 9. There will be dancing afterwards. Cover is $12-20 on a sliding scale.



Red Hots Burlesque will be having their show as presented by Madame Maraschino at Benders in SF. Doors at 9pm, show will follow shortly. Probably 9:30 or 10. Cover is $8.

And, lastly, Saturday will be your last chance to catch the Q-baret Spectacular with Twilight Vixen Revue and SF Boylesque. It will be at the Garage in SF. 8pm. Tickets are $10-15 on a sliding scale.

On Sunday, the Diamond Daggers will be at two different events. Here are the details straight from the Daggers themselves:

NectArena Presents
NectArena Women's Pride Stage
Sunday June 29, 2008
Golden Gate Between Van Ness & Polk
Diamond Daggers at 1:15 for 20 minutes

We're gonna be shaking it up and stirring in some feathery fanciness for all the gay gals at Pride this year. We'll be joined by the amazingly talented Alotta Boutte (of Beach Blanket Babylon & Harlem Shake) for a 20 minute set of Diamond Dagger's Best. There will be solos, duets, drag, and group spectacle from the Bay Area's favorite Burly-Queer Cabaret!

Juanita MORE! Presents
Gay Pride 08 After Party!!
Sunday June 29, 2008
The Phoenix Hotel, Bambuddah Lounge, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
doors at 3, performance at 6
$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Once again Juanita MORE is hosting the hottest San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade - After Party. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit The New Leaf Outreach to Elders Program. The afternoon benefit includes dancing to the hottest beats by some of Miss MORE's favorite DJs - Chelsea Starr (Hot Pants, Booty Call), James Glass, Robot Hustle (Honey Sound System), and The Bearded Lady (Chili Dog) & Steve Summers. A spectacular performance by Harlem Shake Burlesque & Diamond Daggers that is not to be missed! San Francisco's ONLY pool party is only a couple of blocks away from Civic Center which this makes Bambuddha Lounge the perfect spot for you and your friends to celebrate. There will be a limited amount of tickets available this year.

More details, including maps, are located in the calendar above. Have a great weekend!

Red Hots Burlesque: Friday, June 25 and 26 Editions

Dottie Lux is back from NYC! And she is hosting her own show this Friday at El Rio in San Francisco. The show is at 7:30pm, and the cover is $4-10, sliding scale.

If you can't make it on Friday, though, Red Hots Burlesque is also having a show on Saturday! Madame Maraschino is presenting Red Hots at Benders, also in San Francisco. Scotty the Blue Bunny will host. Appearing at this show will be Bella Trixx, Sparkly Devil, Lady Satan, Juicy D. Light, Ruby White, and Dottie Lux herself! There will also be video art by Val Killmore. Doors at 9pm, show to follow. All of the details are below on the promotional poster. Hehe.


http://www.elriosf.com
http://www.bendersbar.com
http://www.myspace.com/madame_maraschino
http://www.redhotsburlesque.com

Thrusday through Saturday, June 26-28: Q-baret Spectacular @ The Garage

The Twilight Vixen Revue and SF Boylesque will put on a show, the Q-baret Spectacular, as a part of 11th Annual National Queer Arts Festival. Here, as usual, is the promotional release with the details:

Q-baret Spectacular!

The Twilight Vixen Revue and SF Boylesque present a 3-night double-header Q-baret Spectacular as part of the Queer Arts Festival at The Garage in SOMA. This fun, uber-queer extravaganza brings together the gorgeous & seductive all-female vixens with the hot and sexy all-boy SF Boylesque. Enjoy a night of classic burlesque, decadent cabaret and contemporary vaudeville.

Twilight Vixen Revue and SF Boylesque Q-baret Spectacular
The Garage
975 Howard St., San Francisco, CA
$10-15, sliding scale

http://www.sfboylesque.com/ |
http://www.twilightvixen.com/ |
http://www.queerculturalcenter.org/ |
http://www.975howard.com/ |

If you can't catch the Thursday show because you are at the Prom Party Au Go-Go, there's always Friday and Saturday to see them!

Burlesqueteers @ Stagewerx tomorrow, Wednesday, June 25!

Wow! Things are really shakin' (pun intended) this week in San Francisco burlesque! I've lost count of how many shows are happening this week. Amongst the smorgasbord of events and performers, we've got the Devil-Ettes, Diamond Daggers, SF Boylesque and Twilight Vixen Revue, as well as the usual shows from Hubba Hubba Revue, Red Hots Burlesque (plus one with Madame Maraschino), and the Burlesqueteers.

Speaking of the Burlesqueteers, they've just sent me their line-up for tomorrows show. Here are all the lovely and sparkly details:

Sit back and relax in comfortable theater seating while sipping your
wine and enjoying the hilarious and delightful acts from your favorite
burlesque troupe, the Burlesqueteers!

Featuring frisky burlesque acts by...

Bombshell Betty
Chi Chis del Feugo
Josie Starre
Mademoiselle Muerta
Peaches N. Cream
Bootsy La Rue
Kiss Me Kate
Ruby Fuerza

Plus more Burlesqueteers performing tantalizing group numbers from the
Burlesquercise classes!

Your host is everybody's favorite drunk...
Kingfish!

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

$12 in advance (Will call only)
$15 at the door

Order your presale tickets today!
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html
Presale ticketing ends at noon on the day of the show!

Stagewerx Theater
http://www.stagewerx.org/
533 Sutter St. at Powell Street
San Francisco

Jeez! That Kingfish is working his tail off! Yes, that bad pun was intended once again. Haha. So you can be entertained by him as well as the wonderful and talented shimmying ladies of the Burlesqueteers. What a San Francisco treat!

The Devil-Ettes present Prom Party Au Go-Go on Thursday, June 26

The Devil-Ettes, who appeared at last Friday's Hubba Hubba Revue: Rome show will be having their own event at the Rickshaw Stop. Looks like it'll be a dance party not to miss, especially if you missed your own prom! Here are the deets:

It's 1964 and it's prom, so get your appropriate costuming together (and potentially win a prize), grab your favorite dancing partner and a corsage and get your tailbone over to San Francisco's - Rickshaw Stop - this Thursday, June 26th and join us for the best dance party of the season!

swoon over the syncopated sexiness on the fabulous go-going Devil-Ettes!
dance to the super-soul saturated sexy Struts!
boogie unabashedly with the Barbary Coasters!
mingle in the mayhem that is the Mini Skirt Mob!
see SF's favorite burlesque pirates The Ship Disturbers in tuxedoes!

- special guest DJs Raul and Delachaux will keep things hopping all night long between sets

costume contest! dance contest! photo booth!! DRINK SPECIALS!

Only $10, 18+. Limo not included.

http://www.devilettes.com/
http://www.rickshawstop.com/

Ooh. The Ship Disturbers will be there. Fun burlesque pirates. Arrrr, matey!

It'll be Monday, June 23! So it's time for burlesque at Uptown Hubba Hubba!

Oh boy! Kingfish and Eddie are apparently tireless in their dedication to bring you quality burlesque! Just after their huge show at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, they're bringing you more laughs and naughty sexiness in Oakland this Monday.

So if you weren't able to make it to the Rome show, check out these two kooks and their crew as they host some lovely ladies at the Uptown Nightclub!

Howdy Friends & Neighbors!

Summer heats up and the clothes start comin' off! Join Kingfish & Eddie at the UPTOWN CLUB this MONDAY for a smokin' hot line-up of LIVE BURLESQUE! COMEDY! and other likewise shennanigans!

For Monday, June 23rd:

Madam Chartreuse!
Ariyana Lafay!
Lady Satan!
Sparkly Devil!
Miss Balla Fire!
Madam E!
Dangerous Curves!
Margaret France!
& Celebrity Simian, Gorilla X!

...with everyone's favorite drunks/MC's, Kingfish & Eddie!

As always, it's just FIVE BUCKS all night!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM
21 & Up w/ID

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
(just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)

http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com |
http://www.myspace.com/hubbahubbarevue |
http://www.uptownnightclub.com

HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!

Week of June 23, 2008: San Francisco burlesque shows

Burlesque shows in and around San Francisco for the week of June 23, 2008:

• Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland. Show starts at 10pm. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Wednesday: Burlesqueteers at Stagewerx in San Francisco. Doors at 7pm, show starts at 8. $12 in advance (before noon at www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html), $15 at the door.
• Thursday thru Saturday: Twilight Vixen Revue and SF Boylesque at the Garage in San Francisco. Show starts at 8pm. $10-15 sliding scale.
• Friday: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. Show at 7:30pm. $4-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Saturday: Belles Du Jour at the Stork Club in Oakland (Part of the DIY Expo). Show at 5:30pm. Free, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Saturday: Diamond Daggers at 111 Minna in San Francisco (Part of the Dyke March After Affair). Doors at 8pm, show at 9. $12-20 sliding scale.
• Also Saturday: Madame Maraschino presents Red Hots Burlesque at Bender's in San Francisco. Doors at 9pm, show soon to follow. $8, 21+ w/ID.

All of the details that I have, including maps and addresses, are in the calendar above. Looks like a lot of shows this week. Something for everyone, it seems. So go out there and support the local burlesque scene and enjoy! :)

Friday, June 20, 2008: It's Hubba Hubba Revue: Rome! Buelseque! Woot!!

It's one of the biggest monthly San Francisco burlesque shows around, if not the biggest! It's Hubba Hubba Revue at the DNA Lounge! This month, the theme is ancient Rome. If you look closely in the announcement below, you'll find a link to directions to make your own toga! Toga! Toooo-gaaaahh!! ;)

Hubba Hubba Revue: ROME!

GRECO-ROMAN BURLESQUE!
OLYMPIAN COMEDY!
WONDERS OF THE ANCIENT WORLD!

Friday, June 20th, at DNA Lounge!

Join Kingus-Fishus and Eddipus Rex, as they take you on an eye-poppin', heart-stoppin', Greco-Roman Holiday guaranteed to stiffen your short-sword!

Featuring:

The Twilight Vixen Revue!
Flame Cynders!
Tit 4 Tat!
Siren Sapphire!
Ariyana LeFay!
Spartanly Devil!
Citty Rich!
Riff Ditties!
Chi Chis del Fuego!
Kiss Me Kate!
Emporer Fabulous!
Odessa Lil!
The Indra!
Tricksie Treat!
The Flying Fox!
Deshret Dance Company!
Lola Love!
Gorilla Ten!
and The Kingfish & Eddie Dancers!

Live! Full-Throttle Roman Rock & Roll with THREE BAD JACKS!

Free dance lessons upstairs, 9:30 - 10:00PM by Brian from Swing Goth!

BARBARIAN DISCOUNT! From 9PM to 9:30PM, only at the box office night-of-show, tickets are just $10!

OH, AND HEY! LOOK'EE HERE: http://www.howtomakeatoga.info/

Hubba Hubba Revue: ROME!
Friday, June 20th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, SF

$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID

($12 advance tickets at dnalounge. com)

www.hubbahubbarevue.com

Throw your average, hum-drum Friday night to the Lions! You don't need the Oracle at Delphi to tell you History weren't never like this!!

HELP SPREAD THE WORD THROUGHOUT THE EMPIRE, CITIZEN!

Bombshell Betty's blog: It's a Bombshell's World!

Somehow, after all this time, I've missed reading Bombshell Betty's blog "It's a Bombshell's World" (http://bombshellbetty.wordpress.com/). I've just started reading the first few postings, but it seems to be a great resource for those who are burlesque performers and those who are curious about the inner workings of and debates within burlesque.

Among other things, Betty covers such topics as writing one's performer bio, starting out in burlesque in a new town, and the issue of stripping versus burlesque. I may not be posting for a while, because I'll be reading Betty's archives. It's fascinating stuff!

If you get a chance, check it out.

Burlesque Photos by Jeff Spirer

Jeff let me know that he has posted some pics he's taken at recent burlesque shows on his site. These include Red Hots Burlesque, House of Burlesque, and a Cock-T's show at Annie's Social Club. Check them out!

• http://www.spirer.com/HOBFeb2008/
• http://www.spirer.com/redhots/
• http://www.spirer.com/anniesfeb28/
• http://www.spirer.com/hobkiss/

Barbary Coast Burlesque debut! Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Well, it's almost here! The premiere of Bunny Pistol's Barbary Coast Burlesque! Yay for Bunny Pistol! Here are all the juicy details:

Come to the Debut of this FABULOUS show!!
BARBARY COAST BURLESQUE

"Where bleary-eyed men and faded women drink vile liquor, smoke offensive tobacco, engage in vulgar conduct, sing obscene songs and say and do everything to heap upon themselves more degradation, are numerous."

The debaucherous debut of this new monthly show will feature an all-star cast of burlesque beauties who will dazzle and amaze and leave you yearning for more...

Not for the faint of heart, the fearless will arrive on-

WEDNESDAY, June 18th!!!
For our debut at: ANNIE'S SOCIAL CLUB
Located at 917 FOLSOM ST., San Francisco.

Doors open at 8PM, show starts at 9PM
ALL for just 8 clams!!! - hahaa....clams...

Don't miss this all star line-up!

Our Lovely and talented Mistress of Ceremonies, Katya Ludmilla Smirnoff-Skyy

Our Burlesque Beauties:

Honey Lawless
Trixie Treat
Josie Starre
Miss Bella Trixx
Citty Rich
Sassy Hot Buns
Lady Satan
Bunny Pistol
Ophelia Coeur De Noir
Peaches n' Cream

Spread The Word!! Tell ALL your friends!!

Doors: 8pm
Show: 9pm
Price: $8, 21+ w/ID

http://www.anniessocialclub.com

I'm looking forward to this show. It's not everyday that a new burlesque show premieres. In addition, many of the performers are Burlesqueteers, and that's always a good thing! ;)

Hope to see you there!

Week of June 16, 2008: San Francisco burlesque shows

Burlesque shows in and around San Francisco for the week of June 16, 2008:

• Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland. Show starts at 10pm. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Wednesday: Barbary Coast Burlesque at Annie's Social Club. Show starts at 9pm. $8 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio In San Francisco. Show starts at 7:30pm. $4-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: Hubba Hubba Revue: Rome at DNA Lounge in San Francisco. Show starts at 9pm. $12-15, 21+ w/ID.
  

All of the details that I have, including maps and addresses, are in the calendar above. Enjoy!

It'll be Monday, June 16. Time for Uptown Hubba Hubba!

I think I'll let Kingfish of the Hubba Hubba Revue speak for himself!

Hi-De-Ho, Neighbors!

Summer starts sizzling this Monday night, as The Hubba Hubba Revue hosts a full evening of TITillating tassel-twirlin, courtesy of those Temptresses of Tease, BOMBSHELL BETTY'S BURLESQUETEERS!

MONDAY, June 16th, Come See...

Josie Starre!
Bootsy LaRue!
Ruby Fuerza!
Peaches N.
Cream!
Holly Hibeemz!
Madamoiselle Muerta!
Bombshell Betty!
The Burlesqueteers!
Zip the What-Is-It

...and everybody's favorite drunks/MC's, Kingfish & Eddie!

As always, it's just FIVE BUCKS all night!

Come on down and see what the fuss is all about!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM
21 & Up w/ID

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
(just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)

HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!

http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com
http://www.myspace.com/hubbahubbarevue
http://www.myspace.com/burlesqueteers
http://www.uptownnightclub.com/

Want to make your Friday, June 13 lucky? See Red Hots Burlesque!

Just in time to save your Friday the 13th, get lucky with Red Hots Burlesque! Isis Starr, Goddess of Vintage Burlesque, is hosting the show tonight. Looks like Lady Satan, Sister Filthy, Delilah, and Lily LeRouge will shaking things up!

2008 Miss Exotic World Winners

Since I know some of the performers who were nominated to the 2008 Miss Exotic World pagaent, I was curious about who won this past weekend. I've had a heck of a time trying to find a list of winners on the official Burlesque Hall of Fame sites, but I did manage to find a blog from Jo Wheldon of the New York School of Burlesque. On it, I've found a posting with the winners! With photos and links! Yay for her! Yay for me! Hehe. So here are this year's winners:

• Miss Exotic World 2008: Angie Pontani
• 1st Runner Up for Miss Exotic World: Lux La Croix
• 2nd Runner Up: Trixie Little
• Best Troupe: Peek-a-boo Revue
• Best Boylesque: Sin Jyn
• Best Duo: Jewel of Denial and Kat Bardot
• Best Debut: Perle Noir

Congratulations to everyone!

SF Bay Guardian's Best of the Bay!

Well, I can tell by the postings on MySpace that the SFBG weekly has started the voting for their 2008 Best of the Bay! If you would like to give your favorite burlesque act a lil publicity, be sure to vote for her/him/it/them! It's item number 33 on the A&E section of the poll, which is at http://www.sfbg.com/bob/2008/. Poll will close at 5 p.m. on July 2, so vote now!

Diamond Daggers Burlesque at 111 Minna for Dyke March After Affair on Saturday, June 28!

Amelia Mae Paradise of Diamond Daggers let me know that she will be performing with Diamond Daggers at the Dyke March After Affair on Saturday, June 28. I see that Alotta Boutte will be performing. I just luuuurve women with Alotte Boutte!! Haha! ;)

Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers cordially invite you to...
A DYKE MARCH AFTER AFFAIR!
Saturday June 28, 2008
111 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 8:00 pm, show 9-11, dancing to follow
$12-20 sliding scale

San Francisco's hottest dyke march after party is ready for YOU! Want to have a convivial cabaret and frisky frolic without staying out all night long? Want to see some flashy flesh, delicious drag, dance your booty off and still have time to get your beauty zzzs before Pride Sunday? This is your spot! We'll showcase the Bay Area's most flamboyant females including: Diamond Daggers, Rusty Hips, Alotta Boutte, Holy McGrail, Kentucky Fried Woman, Jukie Sunshine, Delilah, Pidgeon Von Tramp, Ms. Cherry Galette and more! Co-sponsored by http://www.hillgirlz.com/ -- this is THE PLACE TO BE AFTER DYKE MARCH! 80s dance party to follow with the gang from 111 Minna's Barracuda.

http://www.diamonddaggers.com/
http://www.myspace.com/diamonddaggersburlesque
http://www.111minnagallery.com/

Odessa Lil and Twilight Vixen Revue at Jill Tracy's CD release party

Penny Whistle of Twilight Vixen Revue let me know that they will be performing at Jill Tracy's CD release party tonight at the DNA Lounge. Also, Odessa Lil will be performing! So check it out if you are so inclined. :)

The Bittersweet Constrain
JILL TRACY CD release celebration
Presented by PARADOX Media, creators of The Edwardian Ball
June, 11 2008

Featuring Jill Tracy and The Malcontent Orchestra:
Randy Odell (percussion); Paul Mercer (violin); Daniel Fabricant (contrabass); Alex Nahas (Chapman Stick); Erica Mulkey/Unwoman (cello); Kenny Annis (sarod); Ralph Carney (horns); Michael McIntosh (piano)

and a star-studded cast of circus, variety and musical performers including:
Matty Rue (The Holy Kiss), Bright Brown, Twilight Vixen Revue, master sitar player Josh Brown, DJ Miz Margo, Magician Paul Nathan, Fauxnique, The Indra, Odessa Lil, Thrillpeddlers, and SURPRISE guests!

DNA Lounge
door: 8pm/show: 8:30pm—**take note: the show starts EARLY!
375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco, California 94103
Cost: Sliding scale donations of $15- $25 supports the evening's performers.


Advance tix and info at: http://www. dnalounge. com/
http://www. myspace. com/jilltracymusic

New shows!!

Things seem to be really happening in the San Francisco burlesque scene! Seems we have some new shows and some returning ones as well.

First off, we have the introduction of the Barbary Coast Burlesque. Lady Monster and Bunny Pistol have told me that this will be a monthly show on the third Wednesday of the month at Annie's Social Club. Here is the lineup for the inaugural show:

• What: Barbary Coast Burlesque


• When: Wednesday, June 18, 9PM


• Where: Annie's Social Club, 917 Folsom St., San Francisco


• Host: Katya Ludmilla Smirnoff-skyy


• Performers: Honey Lawless, Trixie Treat, Josie Starre, Miss Bella Trixx, Citty Rich, Sassy Hot Buns, Lady Satan, and Bunny Pistol herself!


• Cover: $8, 21+ w/ID

Next up, we have the return of Madame Maraschino's show at Bender's Bar and Grill after a very brief break. This time, it seems that Red Hots Burlesque has expanded its reach into Saturdays, led by that ever-naughty Dottie Lux! Meowr!

• What: Madame Marchino presents Red Hots Burlesque


• When: Saturday, June 28, 9PM


• Where: Bender's Bar and Grill, 806 South Van Ness, San Francisco


• Host: Scotty the Blue Bunny


• Performers: Sparkly Devil, Miss Bella Trixx, Lady Satan, Juicy D. Light, Ruby White, and Dottie Lux herself!


• Cover: TBA

Lastly, Penny Whistle of the Twilight Vixen Review told me that they will be performing in a show with SF Boylesque at the Queer Arts Festival late in the month. Here are the details:

• What: Q-baret Spectacular!


• When: Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28. All shows at 8PM


• Where: The Garage, 975 Howard St., San Francisco


• Performers: Twilight Vixen Review and SF Boylesque


• Tickets: $10-15, sliding scale

All of this information is in the calendar above for your convenience. Hope you're able to make it out to these shows. Support your local burlesque troupes!

Oh noes! Monday's almost here...at least there's Uptown Hubba Hubba!

Well, the huge Miss Exotic World/Burlesque Hall of Fame weekend is over, and the all of those who attended are probably nursing hangovers and need to catch up on their sleep! Haha! Wonder if I'll hear about anything that won't stay in Vegas?? Hmm...

Oh well, here is your chance to catch some new talent at Uptown Hubba Hubba this week! I don't recognize many of the names, but it's sure to be the "funnest" thing going on in Oakland on a Monday night!

Howdy Friends & Neighbors!

HUBBA HUBBA REVUE is back this Monday Night at the UPTOWN CLUB, bringing you finest laff-filled, booze-fueled, tassel-twirlin' good times!

Come on down and find out what the fuss is all about!

For MONDAY, June 9th!

Tricksie Treat!
Mable Sugar!
Rusty Mahakian!
Room for Cream!
Calamity Lulu!
Bootsy LaRue!
Randy Johnson!
Gretl von BoomBoom!
Isabella Minx!
Celebrity Simian, Gorilla X!

and everyone's favorite drunks/MC's, Kingfish & Eddie!

As always, it's JUST FIVE BUCKS all night!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM
21 & Up w/ID

The Uptown Club
1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland (1 block from 19th Street BART!)

Help Spread The Word, Y'all!

http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com
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You know, I just may take in this show. Watch out everyone! Haha. Perhaps you'll be there, too!

This week in SF Bay Area burlesque

What's coming up this week of June 9, 2008:

• Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland. Show starts at 10pm. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Thursday: Little Minsky's at Club Deluxe in San Francisco. Show starts at 9pm. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio In San Francisco. Show starts at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.

All of the details that I have are in the calendar above. Enjoy!

Friday's shows in the Yay Area

Greetings, oh fans of burlesque! Even though there is that huge Burlesque Hall of Fame/Miss Exotic World event in Sin City, there are still enough performers staying by the Bay to have not just one but two whole shows!

First up is the weekly Red Hots Burlesque in the Mission at El Rio. This week, Hubba Hubba's very own Kingfish will be the guest emcee! I wonder if he'll be funnier at the El Rio. Will he still be wearing a hat?? OMG!! I suppose there's only one way to find out!

Red Hots Burlesque!

*Hubba Hubba's Kingfish hosts a night of burlesque variety*

SF's Only Weekly Burlesque show brings you a performances that will blow your lid and pop your top! The Show also includes a filthy and freaky film reel from the insane mind of VAL KILLMORE, Grab a drink, some *free* Oysters and BBQ at El Rio's famous happy hour and watch some of the talent of SF take the stage!

This Friday, JUNE 6TH at El Rio in the Mission.
3158 Mission Street, San Francisco

The SHOW starts at 7:30pm! So don't be late!

Win the Raffle to donate to your favorite Charity or Non-profit!
$5-10 to BELLA TRIXX at the Door, 21+

Be amazed by these performers as they twitch it and
twatch it and you get to sit back and watch it!

Our Humble Host that will have you saying "HOORAY!"- KINGFISH
The tempting and titilating- TRICKSIE TREAT
RHB Debut- FANCI PANTSY
From Kitty Kitty Bang Bang- HONEY LE BANG!
and as always watch out...it's DOTTIE LUX

http://www.myspace.com/redhotsburlesque
http://www.elriosf.com/

Not only will Kingfish be at Red Hots, but he'll also be the emcee at Louche at Club Whisper Ultra Lounge. Wow! The man and his hat gets around! See details at http://www.louchesf.com/.

Meanwhile, across the Bay...It's time for First Friday Follies at the Stork Club in Oakland. This free (yes free!!!) show begins at 9pm and is part of the First Friday Art Murmur event. So if you're on that side of the Bay, you can check out some swingin' chicks along with your white wine and art!

http://www.myspace.com/firstfridayfollies
http://www.storkcluboakland.com/

All of the details for this show, including a map, are also in the calendar listed above. And check it out! Honey LeBang will be making the trip from Red Hots to First Friday Follies. If you see her on the Bay Bridge, be sure to wave hi!

Monday is coming around...It's time for Uptown Hubba Hubba!

That's right, folks! This Monday, Kingfish and Eddie will be at the Uptown Nightclub to emcee a night of vaudeville and burlesque. Here are the details from the Hubba Hubba folks themselves.

Ah, Summer Vacation! No more homework, no more books, no more teacher's dirty looks!

And what better way to kick _that_ off than Booze, Burlesque & Comedy at THE HUBBA HUBBA REVUE!

Monday, June 2nd...

Bunny Pistol!
Delilah!
Penny Whistle!
Margaret France!
Crackerjack Salteen!
Shamika Baker!
Gretl von BoomBoom!
Sparkly Devil!
Zip The What-Is-It!

And From Honolulu, Hawaii...

Meghan Mayhem!
Tana the Tattooed Lady!

with Special Guest Emcee, ODESSA LIL!

and as always, it's JUST FIVE BUCKS ALL NIGHT!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM
21 & Up, w/ID

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
(Just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)

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This week in SF Bay Area Burlesque

Here is what's happening this week. No Burlesqueteers shows since they're off to Vegas for the Miss Exotic World competitions! Remember to check the calendar above for all of the specifics, including scheduled performers, addresses and maps.

• Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland. Show starts at 10pm. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: First Friday Follies at the Stork Club in Oakland. Show at 9pm. Free (!!!), 21+ w/ID.

Note that the First Friday Follies show happens near the end of the First Friday Art Walk (http://www.oaklandartmurmur.com/pages/Jmap/Jmap.php). So you just may want to view some great art before checking out the lovely ladies!