NBC11 story about neo-burlesque

A feature story about the neo-burlesque scene by NBC11's Robert Wellington aired this past Saturday night. It's pretty rare that the mainstream media covers the burlesque scene.

The story featured footage and interviews with Kitten on the Keys, Mariel a la Mode, and Baby Doe of the Devil-Ettes. I recognized some of the footage from the November 18 Little Minsky's show at Club Deluxe where Kitten and Mariel performed. And I recognized the El Cerrito Speakeasy Theater!

Although the story wasn't comprehensive--you can only do so much in 2 minutes and 14 seconds--I thought it was a fair piece. Baby Doe touched on the positive aspects of burlesque on performers' self-esteem, and Kitten talked about how she takes of different roles as an singer/musician on the edge.

And thanks to Lady Monster and Kitten on the Keys, I'm able to embed the video from NBC11. Yay!

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, December 1, 2008

The last month of the year is here, and the folks at Hubba Hubba want to make sure that you're good and warm...or hot! ;)

Howdy Friends!

Ah, December... Christmas lights and snowmen, sweaters and egg-nog, and lots and lots of turkey. What better time for a full night of Booze, Comedy & Burlesque!

Come on down to the UPTOWN CLUB, Monday, Dec. 1st, and see the show that made Oakland famous! The HUBBA HUBBA REVUE! Featuring...

MISS BUNNY PISTOL!
Belly-Dance Sensation, RAVEN!
Kitty von Quimm!
sASSy Hotbuns!
Virgina Slim!
Chi Chis del Fuego!
Savage Man-Beast, Zip the What-Is-It!

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

All for just FIVE BUCKS!

Doors 9PM, Show 10:15(ish)
21 & Up w/ID


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


HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!

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

First Friday Follies' Benefit for Madame E, Friday, December 5, 2008

The second benefit for Madame E is set for Friday, December 5, at the First Friday Follies show at the Stork Club.

If you remember from the first benefit at Barbary Coast Burlesque, Madame E is battling a serious illness, and she could use some contributions to help pay for her expensive treatments.

Looks like a great lineup! So make your plans now to attend! And show up early, as the Stork Club will probably be packed!

Mark your calendars because another First Friday Follies is just around the corner! That's right... December 5th we will be back with another exciting show. This show in particular has great meaning and needs your support more than ever! This show is a benefit for our dear friend, Madame E. Diagnosed with illness and facing enormous medical bills, she needs our help now more than ever! All performers are donating their time and talent to the event and all proceeds made will go straight to Madame E- a sweetheart and a kick ass performer who's been doing this shit forever!!! Give it up for her!!!

Our Emcee for the evening, our favorite grouch, Eddie Dane! Keep the scotch comin! One of the hosts of Uptown's Hubba Hubba Revue as well as the DNA Lounge's monthly Hubba Hubba, we are so honored to bring him to the Follies stage! Thank You, Eddie!

Performers include: Monifa! Dottie Lux! Chi Chis Del Fuego! Margaret France! Cupcake! Little Eyeful! Ophelia C'oeur de Noir! Emily Butterfly! Mable Sugar! Frederique! Madam Chartreuse! Miss Balla Fire! Honey Le Bang! Marie La Faux! Peaches Velour! Toshio, the Yodeling Cowboy! 5 Cent Coffee! Kiss Me Kate! Victoria & The Vaudevillains!

That's a whole lotta show, folks! No cover charge as usual, but feel free to donate lotsa money for Madame E!!! There will be a "suggested donation" of $5 at the door...

Come support Burlesque in Oakland!

The Stork Club
2330 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Doors 8pm, Show 9pm
No Cover! $5 suggested donation
21+ w/ID

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of November 24, 2008

It looks like a fairly quiet week. I attended Uptown Hubba Hubba last night, which was also a b-day party for Miss de Minna. Professor Shimmy had a Pilgrim-themed act. I guess T-day is not an abundant source of burlesque material!

Nonetheless, there are a couple more shows this week. And they are as follows:

• Wednesday, November 26: Tingel Tangel at Cafe du Nord in San Francisco. Dancing and burlesque/cabaret with Justin Bond, Leigh "Elvis Herselvis" Crow, Connie Champagne, Trauma Flintstone, Veronica Klaus, Harlem Shake, and more! Doors at 8pm, show at 9. $16, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday, November 28: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. Join host Citty Rich and performers Sparkly Devil, Monifa, Delilah, Lady Satan, and Lily LeRouge! Before the show enjoy some BBQ at SF's best happy hour! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.

Aiight. I'm outie for the holiday, so everybody have a good and safe one. Don't accept any wooden turkeys! Gobble, gobble!

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, November 24, 2008

T-day is almost here, so why not join your two favorite turkeys, Kingfish and Eddie, for their last show before the guy behind Sarah Palin gets them?! Haha.

Howdy Friends!

Can ya smell the turkey cookin'? You bet you can! So it's time to consider what we're thankful for... Booze! Oakland! Comedy! and LOTS AND LOTS OF PRETTY GIRLS!

That autumn air is fresh and crisp, so come inside for another wild ride with the Hubba Hubba Revue!

For Monday, 11/24, WHATTA LINE-UP!

MISS MINNA! (and it's her birthday!)
Lida Fire!
Professor Shimmy!
Josie Starre!
Simone de la Getto!
Cupcake & Li'l Eyefull!
Sassy Hotbuns!
Alotta Boutte!
McPuzo & Trotsky!
Zip the What-Is-It!

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

All for JUST FIVE BUCKS!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM(ish)
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 |
http://www.myspace.com/hubbahubbarevue |
http://www.uptownnightclub.com/

Should be a great show! And don't forget that Tingel Tangel in on Wednesday, and Red Hots Burlesque has a Friday show!

Burlesque for the weekend of November 21, 2008

Wow! There's been an avalanche of quality burlesque shows this week. I suppose it's to get all the shows in before the Thanksgiving holiday. But unfortunately, yours truly has caught that cold that's been going around and is out of commission for a bit.

If you're feeling spry and healthy, you can enjoy the shows for me! I would've loved to have seen the Hubba Hubba Revue: Girl Gang! show tonight. There's still time to check out the show, as Thee Merry Widows band will probably hit the stage at 10pm. After their set, the burlesque stars hit the stage, roughly at about 11:30ish. Here are the deets:

Snap that switchblade, it's time for...

HUBBA HUBBA REVUE: GIRL GANG!
Friday, Nov. 21
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh St, SF


VICIOUS SHE-DEVILS out for kicks! Hot-Rod Hell-Cats on a sizzling, thrill-fueled joyride straight to the Heart of Burlesque!

Join Kickstand Kingfish & Eddie Von Zipper as HUBBA HUBBA REVUE falls prey to the karate-chopping, knife-wielding, heart-breaking female hoodlums of GIRL GANG!

SEE! Sultry Acts of Hooliganism by...

Honey Lawless!
Ruby White!
Lady Satan!
Bunny Pistol!
Miss Balla Fire!
Madamoiselle Muerta!
Sparkly Devil!
Kiss Me Kate!
Miss Honey Penny!
Chi Chis del Fuego!
Madam Chartreuse!
Delilah!
Citty Rich!
Alotta Boutte!
Kiss Que C'est!
Last Night's Fling!
Fou Fou HA!
Gorilla X!

...and The Hubba Hubba Go-Go Hell-Cats!

LIVE! On-Stage! Skull-Cracking Psychobilly with THEE MERRY WIDOWS!

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

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

$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID ($12 advance tickets at http://www.dnalounge.com)

GIRL GANG SAYS, "SPREAD THE WORD, BABY!"

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

And if you're on the other side of the Bay tomorrow night, and you like your widows not so merry, the Black Widows Gothic Strip Revue will be at the Uptown in Oakland on Saturday. Join Tricksie Treat and the rest of the Widows along with DJs Tomas Diablo and Fact 50. Special rope bondage demo by Mike West! And it's only $10! Doors at 9pm.





And if you'll be in SF on Saturday, be sure to catch the Diamond Daggers' Disco Thanksgiving at Fat City! (See previous post)

Red Hots Burlesque: Lady Monster's B-Day! Friday, November 21, 2008

The fabulous Lady Monster is having a birthday party at RHB and you are all invited! In addition to a performance by the birthday girl herself, enjoy the entertainments of Bunny Pistol, Alotta Boutte, Dottie Lux, and RHB newcomer Jukie Sunshine! Here are the deets:

RHB on November 21st: Lady Monster's Birthday Bash! El Rio, 7:30

Lady Monster, acclaimed performer and producer hand picks the performers for her birthday show! Performing to celebrate we have: The Birthday Girl Herself, Lady Monster, Dottie Lux, Alotta Boutte, Bunny Pistol and joining Red Hots for the very first time we have Jukie Sunshine.

This show also includes a filthy and freaky film reel by the legedary VAL KILLMORE!

$5-$10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID

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

So bring out your pointy hats and party favors and celebrate with Red Hots and Lady Monster!

Diamond Daggers Disco Thanksgiving, Saturday, November 22, 2008

I'm just about to head out the door to the benefit for Madame E at Annie's tonight, but I wanted to let you know about the Diamond Daggers' monthly show. This month, it's a Thanksgiving theme, with a uniquely Daggery spin to it!

Diamond Daggers Disco Thanksgiving
Presented by Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday November 22, 2008
Fat City, 314 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 9, Cabaret at 10:30
$12-20, at the door

* On stage, you'll be amazed by the grooves & moves of Glamamore, Vinsantos, Alotta Boutte, Leigh Crow, Kristina of Nekyia, Miss Honey Penny, SF Boylesque, Susan Appe and of course, Diamond Daggers!
* We've got fashion installation from the East Bay's Feather Vintage
* Sparkle-rama from the only place to get bling, Fashion Company Rhinestones (tell 'em Diamond Daggers sent you for extra special loving!)
* Projectile Rays of Mind Space Boogie from visual genious Katie Bush
* Auditory ecstasy from DJs Campbell & C'est Jille.
* YOU in Studio 54 Attire!
* Oh yes, and you can chow down on Hot Dogs from Captain's Fun in a Bun!

We can't wait to see you chillaxin at the Dagger Discoteque! Please forward this information far and wide -- we can't keep bringing you this amazing show, if you don't keep bringing the peeps in the door :)


http://www.diamonddaggers.com |
http://www.fatcitysf.com

It sounds totally awesome! So check it out if you have an early hankerin' for some lovely birds ;-)

Barbary Coast Burlesque: Benefit for Madame E, Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Just a reminder that the benefit for Madame E is tomorrow, Wednesday, November 19, at 9pm at Annie's Social Club in SF. The full details of the show are in the calendar above and in a previous post at http://sfburlesque.blogspot.com/2008/11/burlesque-benefit-show-for-madame-e-on.html.

Hope to see you all there!

Dr. Sketchy's at the Space Gallery this Thursday, November 18, 2008

Last night, I caught the Uptown Hubba Hubba show, and my friend Tinky Sparkle performed her new act, which involved a maid's outfit. Ooh la la! Hubba, hubba! I do believe that I've got some of the sexiest and most talented friends on the planet!

And speaking of Tinky Sparkle, YOU will get the opportunity to sketch her this Thursday at the Space Gallery. Yes, it's time for Dr. Sketchy's! And Tinky will be your model, along with some other hot, hot people. And, oh yeah, Randy Johnson will be your MC. Hehe.

Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco: November Session

It's that time of month again to bust out your sketchbooks and head over to the Dr. Sketchy's drawing workshop...
Come out this Thursday night to the Space Gallery:

The Space Gallery is right next door to the Hemlock on Polk Street.
http://www.spacegallerysf.com

This month is Tinky Sparkle's birthday month (that's me). I will be your lovely model along with special guest appearances. Randy Johnson is our amazing, funny MC and talented musical guest. The evening will include drawing competitions with prizes, performances and more!

Tickets:
$10 advance and $15 at the door: General admission
$5 advance and $10 at the door: Students/Teachers (with valid ID *in hand*)

To purchase tickets in advance please go to:
http://www.myspace.com/drsketchyssf


Event info:
Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco
When: Thursday, November 20th from 7pm -10pm
Where: Space Gallery
1114 Polk Street @ Sutter (Right next door to the Hemlock)
Contact: Tinky for more info at jessicawhiteside@hotmail.com
For the complete guide to this workshop which is taking the art world, and Burlesque world by storm check out the website:
http://www.drsketchy.com/

So put on your sketching cap, dust off your pencils, erasers, and sketch pad, and check out Dr. Sketchy's. It'll be your opportunity to improve your drawing ability, AND be entertained at the same time!

A few openings for the First Friday Follies Madame E benefit show

Are you a performer looking to donate your talents for a worthy cause? First Friday
F0llies has a few slots available for their December 5th show at The Stork Club in Oakland. Here is the announcement from Cupcake:

One more shout out before we get the fliers printed up...show is on Dec 5th at The Stork Club. It's the First Friday Follies AND the East Bay edition of the benefit for our colleague, Madame E who's been diagnosed with breast cancer and is having a f*** of a time with the medical bills! If you care to donate your time and talent, let us know ASA*P! Also wouldn't mind one more music act. Confirmed artists so far:

Monifa, Dottie Lux, Chi Chis Del Fuego, Margaret France, Eddie Dane, Cupcake, Little Eyeful, Ophelia, Emily Butterfly, sASSy hotbuns, Madam Chartreuse, Miss Balla Fire, Marie La Faux, and Toshio the Yodeling Cowboy! You'll be in SUCH great company!

Muchos Grassy-Ass, Cupcake

Interested in performing or know of a music act? Please contact the Follies at firstfridayfollies AT gmail DOT com. Thanks!

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, November 17, 2008

Well, well. It appears that Bombshell Betty has a band! And they're debuting at Uptown Hubba Hubba tomorrow! And oddly enough, it's Burlesqueteers Night at the Uptown. ;-)

Uptown Hubba Hubba is back with BOMBSHELL BETTY'S BURLESQUETEERS...

returning to shimmy, shake & grind their way into your hearts and
psyches. This month, you're in for a special treat as my new band,
Fromagique, debuts during the second half of the show! I'll be singing
AND dancing for your entertainment!

Burlesque acts by Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers:

Red Velvet
Tinky Sparkle
Kandi Withakay (her solo debut!)
Violet Skedaddle
Bombshell Betty

Hosted by everybody's favorite drunks, Kingfish and Eddie!

Booze, Beauties, Funny Fat Guys & Rockin' Good Times for all! Now
that's a damn good Monday night!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM
21 & Up w/I.D.

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

Uptown Night Club
1928 Telegraph Ave
Oakland, CA
(1 block from 19th Street BART!)

*

ABOUT THE BAND, "FROMAGIQUE":

Fromagique is a dixieland/trad. jazz group that will be playing all
over the Bay Area soon. We are making our debut at the Uptown Club
during this month's Burlesqueteer Night at the Oakland Hubba Hubba
Revue!

On vocals and "hoochicoo": Bombshell Betty
On the Trumpet: Patina deCopper
On the Clarinet: Ezekiel Seudonimo
On the Trombone: Alex "Rusty" Hartnett
On the Bari Sax: Randy Johnson


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

Hey, my good buddy Tinky Sparkle is gonna debut her new solo act! Ya gotta see that. And Kandi Withakay (Andaneye. Hehe.) will be making her debut, too! Wow! All that for five bucks...

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of November 17, 2008

The holidays are almost here! Yeah, it doesn't seem like it with all the warm temperatures in the Bay Area. But this is the last week to catch a spate of shows before people start heading home for Thanksgiving.

Of course, there will still be the two weekly shows, Uptown Hubba Hubba and Red Hots Burlesque next week, but this week also features a Barbary Coast Burlesque Benefit for Madame E and a show from the folks at Hubba Hubba Revue sure to rile up the womenfolk...

• Monday, November 17: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Nightclub in Oakland. It's Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteer Night at the Uptown. See Bombshell Betty perform with her new band, Fromagique! See Kandi Withakay's debut performance! See Tinky Sparkle, Red Velvet, and Violet Skedaddle shake and shimmy for your entertainment! $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Wednesday, November 19: Barbary Coast Burlesque Benefit for Madame E at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco. Proceeds from the show will go towards helping to defray the costs of cancer treatments for Burlesque Hall of Fame member Madame E. A large lineup of performers include Sparkly Devil, Alotta Boutte, Calamity Lulu, the Diamond Daggers, Josie Starre, Bunny Pistol, and Madame E herself! And much, much more! Live Evil provides live music. Doors at 9pm, show at 9:30ish or so. Donations from $8-1000 accepted at the door, 21+ w/ID.
  
• Friday, November 21: Hubba Hubba Revue: Girl Gang! at the DNA Lounge in SF. Yeah! See vicious she-devils and hell-cats beat up Kickstand Kingish and Eddie Von Zipper! Featuring Lady Satan, Ruby White, Sparkly Devil, Delilah, Miss Balla Fire, Madam Chartreuse, and more! Live music from the Merry Widows! Free Swing Goth lesson at 9:30 upstairs. Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $12-15, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. Help celebrate Lady Monster's birthday! Jukie Sunshine makes her RHB debut, along with performances by Bunny Pistol, Alotta Boutte, Dottie Lux, and the birthday girl herself! Before the show enjoy some BBQ at SF's best happy hour! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
  

So stock up on some burlesque before Turkey Day! And help support Madame E! :-)

Red Hots Burlesque: Small is Sexy! Tonight, Friday, November 14, 2008

Last night, I was at Club Deluxe to catch the Little Minsky's show, and who was there? Little Marilyn Manson! He was with Dottie Lux, I suppose, and she put him in a straight jacket! Yes! And he escaped! Much to the consternation of Scotty the Blue Bunny, I'm sure!

Well, if you missed seeing him there, be at El Rio tonight for Red Hots Burlesque where Mini Marilyn (aka Nik Sin) will be a featured performer. You'll also be able to see Dottie, Amelia Mae Paradise, and some of the Belles du Jour! Check it out!

Red Hots Burlesque: Novemeber 14th: You Must Be This Tall - El Rio, 7:30

Tonight's performers are small but mighty! With most of our cast under 5 feet tall (and one under 4 feet!) you've got to see it to believe it! All the way from New York City we have Mini Marilyn Manson, who has been seen in the New York Times, Bizarre Magazine, Maxim Magazine and many film and television appearances. He is here for ONE NIGHT ONLY!

With MINI MARILYN MANSON aka Nik Sin we have Cherry Gallante, from Belles Du Jour Little Eyeful and Cupcake, the Bearded Lady of Burlesque, Amelia Mae Paradise, Dottie Lux....all hosted by the famous lady from this town: KITTEN ON THE KEYS

This show also includes a filthy and freaky film reel by the legedary VAL KILLMORE!

$5-$10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID

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

Little Minsky's for Thursday, November 13, 2008

Douglas Good and The Flying Fox have put together another quality show for Little Minsky's this Thursday:

LITTLE MINSKY'S FOR NOVEMBER-

Get ready to let the good times roll at Little Minsky's with a hot line-up of luscious ladies, hijinks, humour and high spirits. Your host for the night is none other than the irrepressible and ineffable Scotty the Blue Bunny, your comedic guide through the enticing acts of charming cabaret sensation Kitten on the Keys, circus clown tap dancer Jonah Katz, Sid Scenic of the renowned Scenic Sisters joined by some showgirl friends, the ever-delightful Delilah, Red Hots Burlesque founder Dottie Lux, the racy glamour of The Flying Fox, devilish wiles of Lady Satan, seductive strip-songstress Mariel a la Mode, the ravishing Ruby White and introducing to the Minsky's jazzy dance number from Karen Fox with Phillip Greenlief on saxophone.

So head on over to the Deluxe on Thursday, cozy up with a cocktail or two, settle in and enjoy the show...

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LITTLE MINSKY'S

BURLESQUE
Sid Scenic & Friends (The Scenic Sisters)
Delilah
Dottie Lux
The Flying Fox
Lady Satan
Mariel a la Mode
Ruby White
Karen Fox & Phillip Greenlief

VARIETY
Kitten on the Keys - vivacious cabaret superstar
Jonah Katz - tap dancing, juggling clown artiste

MC
Scotty the Blue Bunny - the sauciest rabbit about town

DJ
Oran - swingin' retro tunes

Thursday, November 13th
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight St (at Ashbury), San Francisco
9pm — 2am, Show at 10:00pm
$5, 21 and Up

--- Every Second Thursday ---

Performer Info:
Scotty the Blue Bunny - www.scottybunny.com
Kitten on the Keys - www.suzanneramsey.net
Sid Scenic - www.myspace.com/thescenicsisters
Delilah - www.delilahburlesque.com
Dottie Lux - www.dottielux.com
The Flying Fox - www.myspace.com/margofox
Lady Satan - www.myspace.com/miss_lady_satan
Mariel a la Mode - www.myspace.com/marielalamode
Ruby White - www.myspace.com/rubyvalentina

Little Minsky's is brought to you by Douglas Good (of Cabaret Verdalet) and The Flying Fox (burlesque glamour girl).

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th
9:00pm - 2:00am, Show at 10:00pm
Club Deluxe, 1511 Haight at Ashbury, San Francisco
$5, 21 and up.

http://www.myspace.com/little_minskys

Oh my! It's another appearance from Kitten on the Keys! Ooh la la! And Scotty the Blue Bunny is sure to please! (And offend someone. Haha!)

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of November 10, 2008

Whew! The elections are over and it's time for the hard work to begin. It won't be easy, and there well be lots of difficult decisions to be made, but don't forget to take some time for yourself and see some fantabulous burlesque this week!

• Monday, November 10: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Nightclub in Oakland. Wondrous cabaret, torch, and showtune singer Wiggy Darlington leads a lineup that includes Milkshake, Delilah, Chi Chis delFuego, Madameoiselle Muerta, Kitty von Quimm, Lola Vauntz, and Sid Scenic. Doors at 9pm, show at 10ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Thursday, November 13: Little Minsky's at Club Deluxe in San Francisco. Little Minsky's is brought to you by Douglas Good (of Cabaret Verdalet), The Flying Fox (burlesque glamour girl) and a few shady characters they dare not name. Doors at 9pm, show at 9:30ish or so. $5, 21+ w/ID.
  
• Friday, November 14: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in SF. Join your hostess with the mostest, Kitten on the Keys, for a show celebrating the petite! Mini Marilyn Manson (aka Nik Sin), Cherry Gallante, Little Eyeful and Cupcake of Belles du Jour, and Amelia Mae Paradise of Diamond Daggers fame will join RHB's Dottie Lux for a show that may be small, but big on entertainment value! Show at 7:30. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.

Keep burlesque in San Francisco strong! Vote with your feet by attending some shows and showing your support!

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, November 10, 2008

Come see the first Hubba Hubba show of the Obama era at the Uptown Nightclub this Monday. Bringing you hope and salvation are Kingfish and Eddie, as well as some lovely, sexy and talented ladies!

Howdy Friends!

Hope is in the Air and The Times They Are A'Changin' --what better way to mark the occasion than a full night of smokin' hot burlesque and tasty drinks!

For Monday, Nov. 10th, we're bringin' ya...

WIGGY DARLINGTON!
Milkshake!
Madamoiselle Muerta!
Delilah!
Chi Chis del Fuego!
Kitty von Quimm!
Lola Vauntz!
Sid Scenic!
Zap the What-Is-That?

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

All for JUST FIVE BUCKS!

Doors 9PM, Show 10PM(ish)
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

So bring your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free. And enjoy some quality (but inexpensive!) burlesque.

Pip Squeek A Go Go w/The Devil-Ettes on Sunday, November 9, 2008

Hey kids of all ages! It's the Devil-Ettes! They're here to dance their way into your hearts with a kid-friendly variety show and cool dance classes!

Baby Doe Productions and The Devil-Ettes present... Pip Squeak A Go Go - a dance party for all ages!

RARE daytime performance by Stallion!!!

This Pip Squeak A Go Go features two sets by The Magic of STALLION (www.stallionmagic.com) a dynamic magic act!!

The Devil-Ettes, San Francisco's premier 60s style go go dance group, are pleased to bring you a Go Go Dance party for the underage set. Inspired by the 1960's television show "Kiddie A Go Go," The Devil-Ettes offer a new spin on an old classic with music and fun for all ages. Whether you're a kid, or just like to act like one, this is one bash you won't want to miss! The kids dig learning all the lost and forgotten dances of the 1960's and The Devil-Ettes are great at keepin' the kids engaged throughout the day!

+ AWESOME MAGIC TRICKS! Charismatic magician STALLION delights audiences as he lures you into his of magical web of wonder! You have to see it to believe it!

+ FANCY DANCIN'! The Devil-Ettes will get the kids hoppin' with fun and energetic dance performances throughout the afternoon.

+ AWESOME TUNES! Infamous San Francisco DJ Brother Grimm (Bardot A Go Go) will be spinning all afternoon long

+ 60s GO-GO DANCE LESSONS! Learn how to do classic dances like the Monkey, the Swim, the Bug and more courtesy of The Devil-Ettes!

+ BABY BAZAAR! Fun local craftsman selling kid friendly wares. Shop while you bop!

+ THE ULTIMATE IN KID FRIENDLY! The afternoon also includes kids snacks, a diaper changing area and more!

PIP SQUEAK A GO GO! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!

TICKETS: $10.00 (kids under 1 are FREE!)

http://www.devilettes.com
http://www.myspace.com/thedevilettes
http://www.myspace.com/pipsqueakagogo

So if you have children, this seems like a wonderful way to pass a Sunday afternoon. I know if I had little ones I'd be there!

Burlesque benefit show for Madame E on Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Madame E, a member of the Burlesque Hall of Fame and legendary performer, has recently been treated for breast cancer. And like many in the community, she doesn't have good medical coverage, and treatment is very expensive!

To help defray some of the costs, Bunny Pistol's Barbary Coast Burlesque is dedicating a benefit show for Madame E on Wednesday, November 19, at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco. Here are all the details:

Madame E Benefit Show at Barbary Coast Burlesque

Barbary Coast Burlesque is proud to announce that we are dedicating this month's show to Madame E. Our November show will be a benefit in her honor. Madame E is a member of The Burlesque Hall of Fame who has been battling breast cancer. So, to ease some of her financial strain due to not being able to work and costly hospital bills, a few of us have come together to raise money by twirling and shaking our stuff!!! All money made at the door and raffle will be given to her.

Raffle? Yes, we will be raffling all kinds of great prizes!!

Musical Guest
LIVE EVIL

Our Hostess of the evening- Madame Chartreuse

Our Dancing Beauties-

Balla Fire
Bunny Pistol
Belles Du'Jour
Kiss Me Kate
Kiki Bomb
Calamity Lulu
Dangerous Curves
Ruby White
Josie Starre
Chi Chi's Del Fuego
Diamond Daggers
Sparkly Devil
Alotta Boutte
Isis Starr
and a special peformance by MADAME E

All of this takes place...
NOVEMBER 19th
ANNIES SOCIAL CLUB
917 Folsom St @ 5th
9pm
Donations of $8-$1000 are gladly accepted at the door

Please SREAD THE WORD!!!
Email around to all you know!!

http://www.anniessocialclub.com
http://www.myspace.com/bunnypistolpresents

Looks like a fabulous lineup for a worthy cause! Hope to see you there!

Red Hots Burlesque and First Friday Follies for November 7, 2008

Join Dottie and all the RHB crew for a gleeful post-election show. Be sure to catch Lady Satan as she unwraps ;-) a new Sarah Palin act!

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *Yes We Did!*
No matter what your politics, this change is huge for the country and the world. We have a huge celebration ahead of us and the "Hottest Happy Hour" in the Bay is pulling out all the stops. Complete with a Sarah Palin concession speech with LADY SATAN. Adorable shakes and shimmies with RUBY WHITE. Delicate and delightful MABLE SUGAR Everyone's favorite ROSE PISTOLA and a very special never before seen performance from a debut performer WILDCARD!

All hosted by Dottie Lux

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 (Recently voted "THE BEST OF THE BAY" by the Guardian) and watch the best in bump and grind!

This Friday, Nov 7 at El Rio in the Mission.
3158 Mission Street
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 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID

Performances by: Dottie Lux, Ruby White, Lady Satan, Mable Sugar, Rose Pistola and introducing...Wildcard!

About our debut performer: Wildcard lives up to his name by always doing something different. On Friday night his something different is RedHots Burlesque. This is the first time he's ever done burlesque, so he's nervous and excited to get naked for your pleasure. We hope you enjoy watching him lose his virginity!

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

And right across the bay in Oakland, the Belles du Jour host their free monthly show, First Friday Follies:

The November 7th First Friday Follies is gonna rule! Join us! We have booked for your pleasure:

Margaret France!
Marie La Faux!
Charlie Starr!
The Gomorrans!
Frederique!
Eeyore the Clown!
Hoopsie Daisy!
Little Eyeful!
Cupcake!
Dirty Dott!

Wear somethin' sparkly and we'll see you November 7th- 9pm at The Stork Club in Oakland!

Free! 21+ w/ID

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

So put on your shiny, sparkly best and head out to either side of the bay for some shimmying good times!

Fall burlesque classes from Bombshell Betty and Kellita

Bombshell Betty Classes and Workshops

Bombshell Betty has started fall sessions for her classes and workshops. These include such essentials as:

• Negotiation 101 for Performers
• Pastie Making Workshop
• Burlesquercise Choreography Monthly Series

For all the details and to register, please visit www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html.

And don't forget her new pin-up book, Plain Jane to Pinup Queen: Pinup Modeling Workshop in a Book. Information about the contents of the book and an order form is available at www.bombshellbetty.net/pinupbook.html.


Hot Pink Feathers Fall Session III

In addition, Queen Kellita of the Hot Pink Feathers will be starting her final class sessions of 2008. Fall Session III begins on November 11th, so register today! The sessions include World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Technique and Choreography classes.

For more information, please visit www.hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html, or email Kellita at hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com.

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of November 3, 2008

Hope everyone had a great Halloween. But now it's time to get to business. Time to vote on Tuesday, so you'll need to bone up on the issues and candidates. But that doesn't mean it'll be all work and no play, does it? Take some time out before the election, and celebrate after Tuesday with some good old-fashioned, new-fangled burlesque this week!

• Monday, November 3: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Nightclub in Oakland. Hey! It's my pal sASSy Hotbuns' birthday! So join sASSy and her friends, Kiss Me Kate, Bunny Pistol, Lady Satan, Miss Balla Fire, Miss de Minna, Madam Chartreuse, and Dottie Lux as we celebrate the sASSy one's birthday in style! Doors at 9pm, show at 10ish. $5, 21+w/ID.
• Friday, November 7: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in SF. Dottie Lux brings you a different show every single week! Each event promises the seductive and spicy, absurd and amusing all from local and visiting talent. Show at 7:30. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: First Friday Follies at the Stork Club in Oakland. Join the Belles du Jour as they top off the Oakland Art Walk with a burlesque show to tickle your fancy. Featuring Margaret France, Marie La Faux, Charlie Starr, the Gomorrans, Frederique, and others! 9pm. Free, 21+ w/ID.
  

So remember, study the issues and candidates. See a burlesque show. Vote. See a burlesque show. And somewhere in there eat, work, sleep, shower, and feed your pets. :-)

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, November 3, 2008

Hey, it's my pal sASSy Hotbuns' birthday! And she'll be the performer of honor at Uptown Hubba Hubba this Monday. So come on down and maybe you'll bet to spank the birthday girl. But bring your fireproof gloves, or you'll get burned! She's sssssizzlin' hot ;-)

Uptown Hubba Hubba

Howdy Friends!

HA! We scoff at the Elements! We defy the Rain! We are the Bay Area and we will have our alcohol and twirly tassels!

Buckle-up, kids! Come rain or shine, we're about to launch ourselves TASSELS-FIRST into Election Day Eve!

This Monday, Nov. 3rd, we've got...

sASSy HOTBUNS! (and it's her birthday party, too!)

Kiss Me Kate!
Bunny Pistol!
Josie Starre!
Miss de Minna!
Lady Satan!
Miss Balla Fire!
Madam Chartreuse!
Dottie Lux!

featuring the Triumphant Return of Zip, the What-Is-It!

and everybody's favorite drunks/MC's, Kingfish Biden and Eddie Obama!

All for just FIVE BUCKS!

Doors 9PM, Show 10:15 (ish)
21 & Up w/ID

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


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