Pip Squeak A Go Go this Sunday, March 1, 2009

Do you have some children who are a tad too young to see the Devil-Ettes at one of their usual shows at the Rickshaw Stop? Are your young'uns suffering from cabin fever and are running around the house with tons of extra energy? Then Pip Squeak A Go Go this Sunday is for you!

Pip Squeak A Go Go ™
~ A dance party for all ages! ~

A BENEFIT for CureJM!!

Sunday March 1st, 2008
1pm – 4:30pm
Rhythmix Cultural Works – 2513 Blanding Ave, Alameda
Price: $10.00 (kids under 1 are FREE!)
Tickets sold in advance: http://www.rhythmix.org

Looking for something fun and completely different to do on a weekend afternoon? Then grab the kids and head on down to Pip Squeak A Go Go! 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.

This is a special Pip Squeak A Go Go because it is a BENEFIT for the Cure JM Foundation (www.curejm.org), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which hopes to find a cure for Juvenile Myositis, an extremely rare autoimmune disease. In particular, this is a benefit in the name of Mielle Gonzalez, a 7-year-old Alamedan who was diagnosed with JM at the age of 5. Since then, she has endured treatment involving powerful drugs that come with major, horrible side effects, including terrible headaches and nausea, excessive weight gain, wild rages and mood swings. Her life now involves regular blood draws, intravenous drug treatments, and trips to a specialist in Chicago. Cure JM provides support to families like Mielle's, and funds research into better treatments and ultimately a CURE for this dreaded disease. You can read more about Mielle and her story here: www.mielle-jdm.blogspot.com

Featuring live music by The Time Outs! Uni and her Ukelele! Frances England!! Cowboy Jared! And The Devil-Ettes will dance throughout the day. Shop while you bop! Check out these fine vendors at Pip Squeak A Go Go: Jenni Cakes, Rock the Crib, Mama Cow, Beebalalou, Sita Rupa, The Damnation Army Store and Bonjour Teaspoon!

+ AWESOME TUNES! DJ Rockin' Raul will be spinning all afternoon long
+ RAFFLE PRIZES GALORE! Help raise money for CureJM and get something fun in return!
+ 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!
+ THE ULTIMATE IN KID FRIENDLY! The afternoon also includes kids snacks, a diaper changing area and more!

Whether you're a kid, or just like to act like one, this is one bash you won't want to miss!

PIP SQUEAK A GO GO! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!


http://www.rhythmix.org
http://www.devilettes.com

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, February 27, 2009

Looks like New York, London, and San Francisco are mixing at Red Hots Burlesque this week. Come see Hard Cory, oh boy! Plus, they've got Miss Leed'em, too!

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *Shakes and Shimmies- London and NYC make way in SF*

Come to "The Hottest Happy Hour in the Bay" for a very special evening for one of our biggest line-ups yet. We're packing the dressing room so it's up to you to pack the house.

All the way from the nitty gritty city, New York, we have Hard Cory and boy is he ever, come see one of NYC premiere boylesquers! We also have from across the pond to tempt and tease you Miss Leed'em.

Don't worry you wont be missing out on any of the home town hotties as Dottie Lux, Bunny Pistol, Monifa and Honey Lawless with Riff Ditties.

The Show also includes a screening of filthy and freaky film footage brought to you by 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 us twitch and twatch!

This Friday , Feb 20th 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 to the sexy door maiden
21+ w/ID



About our debut perfomers:
Miss Leed'em was a drag queen trapped inside a woman's body, until she discovered burlesque! Now, after performing in London, England for many years, she's in San Francisco and is ready to Leed'em into further delights with her hilarious, slapstick act 'Lady Garden' – bloomin' marvelous!

I'm your ever day mild mannered comic book letterer of fantastic titles such as Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, X-Men, Ultimate Spider-Man by day.... And by night at your local saloon you'll find your Friendly Neighborhood Boylesque Performer Hard Corey!

And next friday... DON'T MISS DOTTIE LUX'S INSANE-OH BIRTHDAY BASH

Also...less than 2 weeks left to sign up for School of Shimmy. Come one come all. SPACE IS LIMITED.


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

Classes with Miss Indigo Blue on Saturday, February 28, 2009

I remember seeing and meeting Miss Indigo Blue at Tease-O-Rama last October. I had heard a lot about her and was looking forward to seeing her perform, as she's one of the top burlesque performers and educators around. Not to mention she developed the Google Calendar for burlesque events in Seattle, which is where I got the idea for this blog! And, yes, she wore blue the two times I saw her. :-D

She'll be heading to our town from the Northwest and will be performing at Cabaret Verdalet (see previous posting) on Saturday night. That afternoon, however, she'll be teaching two classes at the Center for Sex and Culture in San Francisco. Here are the details:

Miss Indigo Blue teaches Two Classes in ONE!

The Art Of The Tease & Sparkling Stage Presence Saturday, February 28, 1-3pm at Center for Sex & Culture, 1519 Mission, between 11th & So. Van Ness.

Cost: $20 preregistered $25-35 sliding scale at the Door

Register now at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/56783

Questions? Call 206-47-TWIRL or 415-255-1155 or email events@sexandculture.org,

1pm: The Art of The Tease

Women in the Golden Age of Burlesque refined teasing to an art - the art of strip-tease! Students will learn the fundamental components of the tease... All are empowered to explore and discover their own inner tease-artiste in a safe and friendly environment. We will work with boas and gloves, which will be available for loan. You are also welcome to bring your own.

2pm: Sparkling Stage Presence

Stepping on stage is one thing, feeling the energetic sparkle with the audience is another! Learn to capture the attention of your audience with riveting facial expressions, gestures, movements, and charisma.

Open to all genders, backgrounds, abilities, orientations, and bodies.

Participants only, no observers. 18+ or parental permission.

Miss Indigo Blue Bio:

Sexy, funny, irreverent and ingeniously clever, Miss Indigo Blue flirts with the edgy, exotic and erotic fringes of burlesque. Evoking the elegant tease of legend Gypsy Rose Lee, and inspired by the brilliant comic wit of Whitney Biennial recipient Julie Atlas Muz, Miss Indigo is more than just a great practitioner of the ol' bump and grind; she enlivens her performances with a heady blend of brainy and bawdy that makes audience's mouths water, as their minds whirl.

"Miss Indigo Blue flirts with the edgy exotic and erotic fringes of burlesque... "

For the last fifteen years , this "nouveau burlesque" entertainer has titillated crowds across the country and in Europe with her wild tassel-twirling techniques and smart, sexy, and funny skits. With a strong dance and theater background and extensive experience as a stripper, Miss Indigo Blue brings sensuality, sexuality, eroticism, and humor to her carefully crafted routines. Miss Indigo is known for her creative and
hilarious surprises, erotic dance skills, detailed and authentic retro 1930's-1960' s costuming, and naughty reformulations of favorite characters like Holly Golightly, Carmen Miranda and Wonder Woman.

Miss Indigo Blue is also the President and Chief Twirling Officer of TwirlyGirl LLC, which created the most exquisite pasties in the world for discriminating nipples, and the founder and Headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque in Seattle. She has taught Burlesque and Teasing techniques in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, London and Seattle since 2001. Miss Indigo Blue and her Academy are the subject of a feature-length independent documentary "A Wink And A Smile", which is in theaters as of May 2009. Miss Indigo Blue is based in Seattle, WA.

www.missindigoblue.com

www.academyofburlesque.com

So if you'd like to take two classes in one from one of the premier burlesque educators in the world for as little as $20, this is your chance!

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of February 23, 2009

This final week of February seems to be a busy one, highlighted by the Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Extravaganza on Tuesday and Cabaret Verdalet on Saturday:

• Monday, February 23, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Come in from the rain and wind and be blown away by Kiss Me Kate, Josie Starre, Pin Key Lee, Professor Shimmy, Arianna LeFay, Juicy D. Light, Kitty von Quimm, and McPuzo and Trotsky! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Tuesday, February 24: Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Extravaganza at Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco, 1695 Polk Street. Ooh la la! Join the Hot Pink Feathers and Blue Bone Express as they celebrate Mardi Gras in their own special and sexy way. Doors at 8pm, show at 9:30. $10, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Tuesday: Dr. Sketchy's SF and Sketch Tuesday at 111 Minna Gallery in SF, 111 Minna Street. Draw sexy burlesque chick Tricksie Treat! Watch her perform! Be entertained by Randy Johnson and Fromagique! Check out the exhibition, "Pin It Up, Babycakes!" Watch renowned artists at work and purchase the fruits of their efforts! 6-10pm. Free, 21+ w/ID.


• Wednesday, February 25: Haute House Burlesque at Stagewerx in SF, 533 Sutter Street. 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! Most acts performed to live accompaniment by Fromagique, Bombshell Betty's and Randy Johnson's new burlesque band! Hosted by Odessa Lil, your *thwack!* Mistress of Ceremonies. Doors at 7pm, show at 8. $12-15, suggested 18+.


• Friday, February 27: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. 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 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.


• Saturday, February 28: Cabaret Verdalet at Great American Music Hall in SF, 859 O'Farrell Street. An evening of burlesque, music, and variety all-star acts with emcee Katya Smirnoff-Skyy. Featuring Michelle L'amour, Tigger, Miss Indigo Blue, Amber Ray, Gravity Plays Favorites, Kalani Kokonuts, La Cholita, Sharon McKnight, Veronica Klaus, Katy Stephan, Twilight Vixen Revue, Hot Pink Feathers, and more! 8pm to midnight. $30, tickets and more info at www.gamh.com.


• Sunday, March 1: Pip Squeak A Go Go ™ at Rhythmix Cultural Works in Alameda, 2513 Blanding Avenue. San Francisco's premier 60s style go go dance group, the Devil-Ettes, are pleased to bring you a Go Go Dance party for the underage set. This is a special Pip Squeak A Go Go because it is a BENEFIT for the Cure JM Foundation (www.curejm.org), a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which hopes to find a cure for Juvenile Myositis, an extremely rare autoimmune disease. 1-4:30pm. $10 (kids under 1 are free).


• Also Sunday: Cabaret de Nude at The Stud Bar in SF, 399 9th Street. A lezzi, queer girl and tranny Strip Joint featuring uncensored, risqué and fun performances guaranteed to tantalize and satiate your every naughty desire. Burlesque, Striptease and Erotic Performance Art, with a dash of comedy, spoken word, poetry, song and more… Doors at 6, show at 7:30. $8 before 7, $10 after, 21+ w/ID.
  

As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

Dr. Sketchy's with Sketch Tuesday at 111 Minna Gallery this Tuesday, February 24, 2009

It's time for another free Dr. Sketchy's at 111 Minna Gallery this Tuesday! Join your host Jessica Whiteside as she welcomes guest model and performer Tricksie Treat! Yay!

So if you've ever wondered about how burlesue and art intersect, or if you've wanted some practice drawing a live model, this is your chance to do so for free! I'll tell ya, it's quite a sight! Plus see the exhibit "Pin It Up, Babycakes" while you're there!

And now, a few words from the boss lady:

It's that time again for us all to come together and draw hot burlesque chicks! And guess what?!! This month is FREE again!! So I expect you all to be there with your sketchbooks, and bring some cash so you can get boozed up while you draw. This months free event is in collaboration with "Sketch Tuesday" which happens at 111 Minna every month where some of the top artists in the Bay Area come together to do live-sketching for the public. It will be a big sketch fest, and I hope you can all be there to join in the fun.

This month we are also celebrating the current art show that is on exhibition at 111 Minna called, "Pin It Up Babycakes!" which was curated by artist Alice Stribling and myself, and features some super sexy pin up art. One of the artist's in the show is Molly Crabapple! As you all know she is the original founder of Dr. Sketchy's which she started in New York, and has now become an international phenomenon. Her work is amazing and this is your chance to see it up close and personal hanging in the gallery.

This month's Dr. Sketchy's drawing workshop:
Date: Tuesday, February 24th from 6pm -10pm
Location:
111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
111 Minna Street @ 2nd Street
http://www.111minnagallery.com/

Featuring:
We will have some spooky sexy fun drawing Miss "Tricksie Treat"! She has a very special performance lined up for you!
Special guests, "Fromagique" and your favorite DJ, "Randy Johnson"!

Check out my blog about this month's event!! Let me know what you think!

http://drsketchyssf.blogspot.com/

Hope to see you all there!

Jessica Whiteside
www.jessicawhiteside.com

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, February 23, 2009

Well, it's the last week of February, it's cold and the rain continues to fall. But it's always warm and dry in the Uptown Nightclub on Monday nights in winter! Well... one of two ain't bad. Bring a coat or jacket. At least until the dancers take the stage. ;-)

Got the Rainy Day Blues? Well, Friends and Neighbors, Hubba Hubba Revue has the cure for what ails ya!

Ain't nothin' rain-clouds can bring that can't be fixed up by a good healthy dose of BURLESQUE and BOOZE! Come on down to Oakland's own UPTOWN CLUB, Monday, Feb. 23rd, and bask in the healing power of HUBBA HUBBA!

MONDAY, Feb. 23rd, we've got:

KISS ME KATE!
Josie Starre!
Pin Key Lee!
Professor Shimmy!
Ariyana LeFay!
Juicy D. Light!
Kitty von Quimm!
Dustbowl Virtuosos, McPuzo & Trotsky!
Savage Man-Beast, Zip the What-Is-It!

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

All for just a recession-proof FIVE BUCKS!

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


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

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

Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Celebration with Hot Pink Feathers, Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Well, hey now... You say you can't get enough of that Mardi Gras, even after four hours of Hubba Hubba Revue's show last night? Still have some beads jangling in your pockets? Have no fear, the Hot Pink Feathers have a show on Tuesday for you!

FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS EXTRAVAGANZA

On actual Fat Tuesday we heat up the Red Devil Lounge with 4 sets of dance by the Hot Pink Feathers (group, solo, in the house and on the stage!) and 3 full sets of live music by Blue Bone Express! This is the first time we have had a whole night with just Blue Bone and us in SF. If you've been meaning to catch us in Oakland at our monthly First Saturday Burlesque n' Brass show but missed in on acount of the bridge, now's your chance to catch us in SF! Bring a friend (or 2 or 3!) We promise to love you up with our shimmies and shakes!

Details:

FAT TUESDAY MARDI GRAS EXTRAVAGANZA
RED DEVIL LOUNGE; 1695 Polk @ Clay in SF
Fat Tuesday 2/24 doors at 8pm, show at 9:30 sharp; $10, 21+

HPF & Blue Bone Express
w/MC Kingfish & King Everett & Queen Kellita

http://www.reddevillounge.com/
http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com/

That was straight from Queen Kellita herself! Long live Queen Kellita! Long live the Hot Pink Feathers! Woot! :-)

Boylesque classes with Bombshell Betty

Are you a dude who has always wanted to be onstage taking it off and entertaining the thronging multitudes at burlesque shows? Always wanted to be covered in glitter and sequins, but thought that fun was reserved only for your women friendsb? This is your opportunity enter the wonderful world of burlesque and the Art of the Tease without resorting to that expensive operation!

Every once in a while, Bombshell Betty as a crash course in boylesque. In three classes, she will introduce you to the ins and outs of performing burlesque, with that special "male" twist. According to Betty, boylesque is one of the hottest new things in the burlesque movement!

BURLESQUE FOR MEN: A Boylesque Crash Course!

Have you ever been to a burlesque show and wondered, "Why do the girls get to have all the fun?" Would you love to perform burlesque, but you've been held back because you think burlesque is only for women? Boylesque is one of the hottest new things in the burlesque movement today, so come join the fun! In this introductory series, you will learn all the basics of burlesque performance including: * the burlesque strut and bump and grind dance movement * song interpretation and choreography basics * prop use * audience interaction and how to leave them wanting more * and much more! We will break down traditional and modern female burlesque performance and explore the traditional roles of men in the burlesque, using all of this information as a jumping point for creating modern and provocative Boylesque acts. All participants will be invited to perform at upcoming shows in San Francisco!

Wednesdays, 8:30-10:00pm
March 4, 11 & 18

http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html

So guys, get your glitter on and join the many men in burlesque, such as the members of SF Boylesque and Bobbie Burlesque! Contact Betty today!

Oh! And Betty also has some Burlesque Choreography and Burlesque Jazz classes coming up in March. Please see http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html for information about all her upcoming classes and for registration details.

Hubba Hubba Revue: Mardi Gras! Friday, February 20, 2009 at the DNA Lounge

It's about time for Fat Tuesday to roll around! And speaking of rolling around, those funny fatuous drunks from Hubba Hubba Revue, Kingfish and Eddie, are back with their rollicking revue of ribald revelry that they call Mardi Gras!

Hubba Hubba Revue: Mardi Gras!

Bayoo Burlesque! Cajun Comedy! Voodoo and the Vieux Carre'!

Colonel Kingfish and Levee Dane invite y'all to a night of Sexy Circumstances from the Sultry Side of The Big Easy! It's Burlesque, New Orleans-style! --and it's gonna be spicier than alligator gumbo with a side-order of cherry bombs!

Starring:
The Hot Pink Feathers Parade Corps!
Miss Balla Fire!
Madam Chartreuse!
Alotta Boutte!
Sister Kate!
Miss de Minna!
Twilight Vixen Revue!
Lola Vauntz!
Whitney Moses!
Bunny Pistol!
Tinky Sparkle!
The Flying Fox!
Lady Satan!
Cupcake!
Rubenesque Burlesque!
Gorilla X!
...and The Hubba Hubba Go-Go Revellers!

LIVE! Dance Your Brass Off with BRASSHOPPER!

BEAD-GRABBER 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 Mississippi Brian of Swing Goth!

Hubba Hubba Revue MARDI GRAS!
Friday, February 20th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, SF
$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID
($12 advance tickets at http://www.dnalounge.com )



See more at:

http://www.myspace.com/hubbahubbarevue

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Heh. I even got their sponsors a mention in this post. I'm fully expecting some free Effen Vodka and Bud when I'm at the show... not. :-)

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, February 20, 2009

Wow! It's already been a year since Red Hots Burlesque started up in San Francisco! Dottie Lux and the RHB crew have put together an anniversary show for all of us honoring The Cramps:

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *One Year Anniversary Celebration Honoring The Cramps*

Please come to "The Hottest Happy Hour in the Bay" for a very special evening celebrating the RHB take over of SF. That's right folks, we've been kickin' ass and taking names for one year now. But Feb 20th isn't just about us, it's about honoring one of the most celebrated bands of all time (as far as I'm concerned) The Cramps! It's devastating to think I will never see them perform again.

To pay twisted tribute we have RHB all stars Dottie Lux, Virginia Suicide, Ruby White, Lady Satan, Citty Rich and Lady Monster.



The Show also includes a screening of the rare and raw Cramps Live from Napa State Mental Hospital brought to you by 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 us twitch and twatch!

This Friday , Feb 20th 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 to the flirty foul Miss Honey Penny, 21+ w/ID

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

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of February 16, 2009

It's post-Valentine's Day week, and I bet you're all loved out! But wait! Guess what's coming up. Yes, it's Mardi Gras! Plus Red Hots Burlesque is celebrating their one year anniversary! So grab your sweetie again and check out a burlesque show!

• Monday, February 16, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Get yer cheeseheads and wands out, as it's the return of Fromagique!. Bombshell Betty and her Burlesqueteers will join the Fromagettes and Sneak-a-Peek Sally, Red Velvet, Scarlett Fever, Holly Highbeams, and Bourbon Lee for a raucous start to the week. $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday, February 20: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. Red Hots Burlesque celebrates its one year anniversary honoring the Cramps! Featuring Dottie Lux, Virginia Suicide, Ruby White, Lady Satan, Citty Rich and Lady Monster. Also includes a screening of Cramps Live from Napa State Mental Hospital, brought to you by Val Kilmore. Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: Hubba Hubba Revue: Mardi Gras! at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Colonel Kingfish and Levee Dane invite y'all to a night of Sexy Circumstances from the Sultry Side of The Big Easy! It's Burlesque, New Orleans-style! With the Hot Pink Feathers Parade Corps, Miss Balla Fire, Madam Chartreuse, Alotta Boutte, Sister Kate, Miss de Minna, Twilight Vixen Revue, Lola Vauntz, Whitney Moses, Bunny Pistol, Tinky Sparkle, The Flying Fox, Lady Satan, Cupcake, Rubensque Burlesque, and Gorilla X and the Hubba Hubba Go-Go Revellers! Music from Brasshopper! Free dance lessons upstairs, 9:30 - 10:00, by Mississippi Brian of Swing Goth! Doors at 9, show at 10. $15 general. BEAD-GRABBER DISCOUNT! From 9PM to 9:30PM, only at the box office night-of-show, tickets are just $10! $12 advance tickets at www.dnalounge.com.
  

As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, February 16, 2009

As a warm-up to their big Mardi Gras show on Friday at the DNA Lounge, the Hubbas have Bombshell Betty, her Burlesqueteers, Fromagique, and the Fromagettes to heat things up at the ole Uptown Nightclub on a winter's Monday night...

Howdy Friends!

Feb. 16th is the third Monday of the month, and that means Hubba Hubba hosts a visit by those well-dressed captains of brass, FROMAGIQUE!

And joining our favorite musical merrymakers, none other than BOMBSHELL BETTY'S BURLESQUETEERS!

So come on down Monday, Feb. 16th, and see...

BOMBSHELL BETTY!
Sneak-a-Peek Sally!
Red Velvet!
Scarlett Fever!
Holly Highbeams!
Bourbon Lee!
The Burlesqueteers!
The Fromagettes!

All to the live, jazzy sounds of Fromagique, featuring:

Randy Johnson
Bombshell Betty
Ezekeil Seudonimo
Rusty 2.0
Jimi Jat
Patina DeCopper

With Zip the What-Is-It, and everyone's favorite drunks/MC's, Kingfish & Eddie!

All for a Recession-Proof FIVE BUCKS!

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


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


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

So surprise your sweetie on a post-Valentine's Day Monday with something s/he'll really like. An evening with Kingfish and Eddie! :D

This IS Your Mom's Burlesque...Sunday, February 15, 2009

Join Kiss Que C'est and Miss Honey Penny as they celebrate moms everywhere with a show. There'll be music and dancing! The show begins early at 7pm, so the moms can get their beauty sleep. ;-)

Kiss Que C'est and Honey Penny present This IS Your Mom's Burlesque!
A burlesque show for our moms and yours!

Come join us in a wonderful night of dancing and music provided especially for the lovely ladies that made us who we are!

Performances by:
3 Sisters Bellydance!
Miss Mae Western!
Honey Penny!
Ruby White!
Pin Key Lee!
Lady Satan!
Bunny Pistol!
Juicy D. Light!
Buzz B!
sASSy Hotbuns!
Lucy Bottoms!

Music by the Mighty Slim Pickins!



Sun. Feb. 15th @ Amnesia Bar SF
7pm
$10 OR $8 if you bring your mom!
Don't be late or we'll find someone to scold you!
21+ w/ID

http://www.myspace.com/kissquecest
http://www.amnesiathebar.com/

Valentine's Day weekend SF Bay Area burlesque shows 2009

This is one of the more active weekends in terms of burlesque shows, especially on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday! Hehe.

Things start off tonight at 7:30pm with the Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy Showcase at El Rio in San Francisco. See some of Dottie Lux's students perform for you, some making their public debut!

The fun continues on Valentine's Day night with Spookshow-A-Go-Go at Kimo's in SF. Dubbed the Valentine's Day Massacre, join Kitten on the Keys, filmmakers Val Killmore and Shadow Circus Theatre, Dottie Lux, Lady Satan, Miss Honey Penny, Ruby White, and the Can Canibals and more for an evening of romantic love, lust, and goriness. Ah...isn't that just what true love is like?

On Sunday, there's a plethora of choices. First up is the Spirit of Burlesque workshop with Isis Starr at Bombshell Betty's studio. In this never-before-presented workshop, Isis Starr, San Francisco's own Living Legend of Burlesque, presents her unique take on burlesque, covering such topics as finding your Burlesque Queen within and Mystical Burlesque, role playing, stage awareness, mucicality, body positions and lines, stage makeup and costuming, and more! For more information and to sign up, please go to http://www.bombshellbetty.net/isisstarr.html.

Later on Sunday, there are three other shows. First up is Kitten on the Keys' benefit for her one woman show at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory in SF at 6:30pm. She's lined up some of the best burlesque performers in the area, including legendary Satan's Angel, the Scenic Sisters, Dottie Lux, the Diamond Daggers, Kellita, Lady Satan, and so much more!

Also on Sunday is This IS Your Mom's Burlesque presented by Kiss Que C'est and Miss Honey Penny at Amnesia Bar in SF at 7pm. Bring you mom and get a discount! Featuring the ladies of Kiss Que C'est, Miss Honey Penny, Ruby White, Lady Satan, Bunny Pistol, sASSy Hotbuns, and more!

Lastly, across the Bay in Oakland, is Debauchery at the White Horse Inn. The show begins at 8pm and will benefit the Transgender Law Center.

Whew! I need a rest just thinking of all the V-day weekend sights and sounds! Think I'll go and watch the rain fall. Enjoy everybody!

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, February 13, 2009

You may have seen the NBC11 clip about School of Shimmy. Now see some of the students perform!

Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy Showcase!

Featuring debuts by:
Kitty von Quimm!
Taquine!
Honey Monroe!
Mrs. Jones!
Charlie Angel!
and More, More, More!

Plus vintage burleque visuals and charity raffle. And El Rio's famous happy hour BBQ!



El Rio
3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
Show at 7:30pm

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

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

And don't forget Spookshow-A-Go-Go on Saturday at Kimo's in SF. There's still some 2-for-1 promotional offers still available. See the Spookshow post for details!

Little Minsky's for Thursday, February 12, 2009

In addition to Shindig 69 (see previous post) and Thrillville (see calendar), Thursday is Little Minsky's! They've published the lineup before the day of the show, so if you're deciding which show to see, or if you're on the bubble regarding whether to brave the cold and showers, here's who's performing!

Little Minsky's

Ladies and gents, look no further than Little Minsky's Burlesque/Variety show for your next dose of saucy shenanigans, hep jazz serenades and cocktail concoctions.

Our host for the evening is none other than lounge legend and stylish crooner Mr. Lucky backed by The Lucky Combo keeping the rhythms rolling.

Featured flashy showgirls for the night include Cupcake & Little Eyeful in a debut duet, Flame Cynders, The Flying Fox, Honey Lawless and Sassy Hot Buns.

The lively and lovely Leslie Presley joins us for some vocal diversions.

Stop by, kick back with a few drinks and enjoy the show...

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LITTLE MINSKY'S BURLESQUE


Cupcake & Little Eyeful
Flame Cynders
The Flying Fox
Honey Lawless
La Linda
Sassy Hot Buns
VARIETY
Mr. Lucky (MC)
Leslie Presley
The Lucky Combo
Joshua Raoul Brody - piano
Ralph Carney - sax & reeds
Daniel Fabricant - upright bass

DJ Oran - swingin' retro tunes

Thursday, February 12th
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight St (at Ashbury), San Francisco
9pm — 2am, Show at 10:00pm

$5, 21 and Up


--- Every Second Thursday ---


Performer Info:

Mr. Lucky - http://www.mrlucky.org
Cupcake - http://www.myspace.com/bellesdujour
Flame Cynders - http:// www.flamecynders.com
The Flying Fox - http://www.myspace.com/margofox
Honey Lawless - http://www.myspace.com/echohellstrom
Sassy Hot Buns - http://www.myspace.com/sassyhotbuns

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


http://www.myspace.com/little_minskys
http://www.liveatdeluxe.com

Dottie Lux's School of Shimmy: NBC11 news clip! Class info!

Here is a clip from Monday morning's NBC 11 morning show featuring Dottie Lux and one of her School of Shimmy classes.

Hey... I know some of these people! :-)




Added Wednesday, February 11, 2009:

Well, der. This was a good spot to post information about the upcoming School of Shimmy classes! *gets out his scissors and glue*

Would you like to be one of Dottie's students? Joining her classes is easy. Just contact Dottie at her email listed below! Here are the details:

School of Shimmy- From Bashful to Bodacious!
March 8th, 9th, 15th, 16th, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th and April 3rd
redhotsburlesque@gmail.com
www.redhotsburlesque.com
Contact:Dottie Lux 201-615-9245

You've heard about a burlesque revival. You've seen snippets of this sensation in the press and on T.V. Now it's time for you to get in on the action! Calling all divas, cool cats, harlots, dames hot mamas and daddy-o's,RED HOTS BURLESQUE SCHOOL OF SHIMMY is for you! If you have always dreamed of being a burlesque star or just want to learn what all this fun is all about you too can be Red Hot! Bring a friend or meet some in the class. Burlesque is about having fun! Bring a smile and an open mind because we're going to let loose as you learn to shake it with confidence and class!

Sign up today! Space is limited and reservations encouraged!


Classes are held at The Center For Sex and Culture
Saturday and Sunday classes are 3-5pm and Monday classes are 7-9pm
Space is limited and reservations are appreciated and encouraged.
To reserve a spot email: redhotsburlesque@gmail.com with S.O.S. in the subject line.

All classes are open to students of any age or gender who want to shake it on stage or in the bedroom. No previous dance or performance experience is required. Space is very limited and reservations are strongly encouraged. To reserve a spot email: redhotsburlesque@gmail.com with S.O.S. in the subject line. State which classes you are interested in and inquire about discounted rates! All classes are $30.

If you would like to perform at the School of Shimmy Showcase Burlesque 101, 201 and Rehearsal are mandatory classes. The Showcase will take place on Feb 13th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.

Class Schedule

March 8th Burlesque 101: In this two-hour workshop, students will learn the history of burlesque, how to create a persona and basic choreography. As well as learning to build your burlesque attitude; feel great about your body, and an open discussion about increased confidence and positive thinking.

March 9th Burlesque for Couples- Strip for your lover: Both partners are encouraged to come to this class, but singles or people looking to take a surprise home are welcome as well. Students will learn how to create a sexy character specific to your taste and how to make that character move and breathe with sexy moves and a built up confidence--you'll be sure to pop your partner's cork!

March 15th Burlesque 201:Students are encouraged to come with an act or character in mind. We will develop personas and discuss song choice, prop use, costume selection and techniques for coming up with acts. This class will include lecture and group work.

March 16th Peppermint Twist- Go-Go Moves with Ruby White: Learn the art of the shimmy and shake with the producer of Sugar Shack, SF- Lux and Ruby's Burlesque A-Go-Go, LA and and resident go-go dancer for LA's infamous 60s dance party, Satisfaction. Learn traditional 60's moves as well as techniques for keeping it go-go-ing all night long. Ruby White is joined by T.A. of T & A, Lady Satan ( School of Shimmy Graduate and bi-coastal performer).

March 22nd The Schmooze- Business of Burlesque with Lady Monster and Dottie Lux: Lady Monster has been photographed by: Leonard Nimoy, Charles Gatewood, Eric Kroll and Erica Hardesty Collaborated with: Al Jourgensen's Revolting Cocks, Jello Biafra, Steve Mackay of The Stooges, and the Evolution Control Committee. and Performed with: Margaret Cho, Annie Sprinkle, Nina Hartley, Carol Queen, the New Bomb Turks - and many more. In this class you will learn how to respectfully promote yourself and get bookings far and wide as well as tips and tricks for saving bucks and stretching a dime.

March 23rd Burlesque Crafting:Fans, hats, pasties, shimmy belts, flowers for your hair and more! Make your performance pop and figure out how to do it yourself. Some supplies available day of class and a list of supplies to bring will be provided at registration.

Feb 28th & 29th Finishing Touches: Rehearsal and Workshop Participants get a chance to go through each of their numbers and address practical questions and concerns with bringing your first act to the famed Red Hots Burlesque (El Rio 4-3-09) stage that very week. Tim Wells is on hand to take your posed or live photo!

April 3rd, 7:30pm El Rio (3158 Mission Street SF, CA)- School of Shimmy Showcase! Your chance to sh-sh-shake it on stage!

Barbary Coast Burlesque on Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Tomorrow is the second Barbary Coast Burlesque of 2009, and Bunny Pistol is bringing you a night of LOVE! And everything it brings you! Oh boy!

Barba​ry Coast​ Burle​sque Prese​nts...

a night​ of LOVE and every​thing​ it bring​s you!​!​ Pleas​e join us as we take you thru a journey of excitement,​ romance,​ and drama​.​ You will not be disappointed by the way these​ ladies will tease​ and entice you with their​ shimmy,​ bump and grind​.
​

Our Madam​e of Love:​ MONA LOTT

Sizzl​ing perfo​rmanc​es by:
Delil​ah
sASSy​ Hotbu​ns
Virgi​nia Slim
Lily Le Rouge​
Bunny​ Pisto​l
Alott​a Boutt​e
Miss Mae Western

All of this enter​tainm​ent for just $5.00

Febru​ary 11th
Show start​s at 8pm
Annie​s Socia​l Club
917 Folso​m St.
@ 5th

See you there​!​!

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

And note that this Barbary Coast Burlesque is on the second Wednesday of the month. The following Barbary Coast Burlesque show in March is scheduled for Wednesday the 4th.

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of February 9, 2009

It's Valentine's Day week, and there's a whole lotta shows going on, including one on V-Day itself! So grab your sweetie and head out to a burlesque show and celebrate love and lust the underground, edgy and downright fun San Francisco way!

• Monday, February 9, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Heat up your wintry Monday evening with Comrade Tang, Monifa, Francine Dead, sASSy Hotbuns, Chi Chis del Fuego, Virginia Slim, Gretl von BoomBoom! And enjoy the musical talents of The Riff Ditties Orchestra! Doors at 9pm, show at 10ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Wednesday, February 12: Barbary Coast Burlesque at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco. 917 Folsom Street. Join Bunny Pistol and host Mona Lott as they welcome performers Delilah, sASSy Hotbuns, Virgina Slim, Lily Le Rouge, Alotta Boutte, and Miss Mae Western for a night of LOVE, and everything it brings you. Show at 8pm. $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Thursday, February 13: Little Minsky's at Club Deluxe in SF. 1511 Haight Street. Little Minsky's is brought to you by Douglas Good (of Cabaret Verdalet), The Flying Fox (burlesque glamour girl) and a few shady characters (we dare not name). Doors at 9pm, show at 10ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Thursday: Thrillville at Cerritos Speakeasy Theater in El Cerrito. Join Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess for a night of zombies and special musical guest, Kitten on the Keys at THRILLVILLE'S VOODOO VALENTINE'S SHOW! Plus see the film, "SUGAR HILL AND HER ZOMBIE HIT MEN" live from the 70s! Show at 9:15pm. $9, 18+.
• And, also Thursday: Shindig 69 at The Rickshaw Stop in SF. Help celebrate Baby Doe's birthday with the Devil-Ettes, and support the fight against breast cancer, too! Featuring the rockin' tunes of The Cement Gardens (members of The Sermon), DJss Cali Kid (Bardot A Go Go), Sergio Iglesias (Teenage Dance Craze), Otto von Stroheim (Tiki Oasis) Go Go sweethearts The Devil-Ettes, Kitten on the Keys, Kiki Bomb, Kellita, The Riff Ditties Orchestra, Alpenhorn and MUCH MORE! Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9. $10, 21+ w/ID.
• Friday, February 13: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy Showcase! Featuring debuts by Kitty von Quimm! Taquine! Honey Monroe! Mrs.Jones! Charlie Angel! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Saturday, February 14: Spookshow-A-Go-Go: Valentine's Day Massacre at Kimo's in SF, 1351 Polk Street. Gore gore go-go, brutal burlesque, vicious variety, fiendish film and torturous tunes. How romantic! Featuring go-go dancing by Ruby White and Miss Honey Penny to tunes spun by DJ Miz Margo. Also featuring cabaret and burlesque acts Kitten on the Keys, Dottie Lux, Lady Satan, and the Can Can Cannibals! And more! Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $10, 21+ w/ID. See the SFBR special 2-for-1 promo in the Spookshow post!
• Sunday, February 15: The Spirit of Burlesque with Isis Starr at Bombshell Betty Studios in SF, 715 Bryant Street Suite 102. In this never-before-presented workshop, Isis Starr, San Francisco's own Living Legend of Burlesque, presents her unique take on burlesque, covering such topics as finding your Burlesque Queen within and Mystical Burlesque, role playing, stage awareness, mucicality, body positions and lines, stage makeup and costuming, and more! 3 to 5pm. $30 general, $25 Bombshell Betty members.
• Also Sunday: Kitten on the Keys Benefit at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory in SF, 1519 Mission Street. Benefitting Kitten's one woman show, "Does This Piano Make My Ass Look Big?" join Kitten and her very special guest, legendary burlesque star Satan's Angel! Also featuring the Scenic Sisters, Vinsantos, Lady Monster, Diamond Daggers, Honey Lawless, Dottie Lux, Mr. Tinkler, Lady Satan, SF Boylesque, Alotta Boutte, Madam Chartreuse, Kellita, and more! Silent auction of photo shoots, Catherine d'Lish's Fabulous Feathers, and more! 6:30 to 9:30pm. $15 sliding scale.
• And, also Sunday: This IS Your Mom's Burlesque at Amnesia Bar in SF, 853 Valencia Street. Kiss Que C'est and Honey Penny present a burlesque show for our moms and yours! Performances by 3 Sisters Bellydance! Miss Mae Western! Honey Penny! Ruby White! Pin Key Lee! Lady Satan! Bunny Pistol! Juicy D.Light! Buzz B! sASSy Hotbuns! Lucy Bottoms! Music by the Mighty Slim Pickins! 7pm. $10 or $8 if you bring your mum, 21+ w/ID.
• And, finally on Sunday: Debauchery at the White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6555 Telegraph Avenue. A stripclub for queers of all genders! Featuring an enticing selection of salaciously smoldering strippers! Doors at 7pm, show at 8. $5 to $15, 21+ w/ID.

Wow! A whole lotta shows this week! Took me two days to compile this list! :-P

As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, February 9, 2009

Wow! Looks like the week gets off to a grand start with Uptown Hubba Hubba! And with the show only being five bucks, how can you afford not to attend?

Whoa...Comrade Tang is performing. I've always adored Comrade Tang. Gotta remember to salute next time. Hehe.

Here are all the deets from the Hubbas themselves:

Howdy Friends!

February just keeps getting HOTTER! and the Hubba Hubba Revue has another sizzling line-up of luscious beauties and boozey laffs, guaranteed to make it hotter still!

For Monday, February 9th, we've got
COMRADE TANG!
Monifa!
Francine Dead!
sASSy Hotbuns!
The Riff Ditties Orchestra!
Chi Chis del Fuego!
Virginia Slim!
Gretl von BoomBoom!
Zip the What-Is-It?

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

ALL FOR A RECESSION-PROOF *FIVE BUCKS!*

Doors 9PM, Show 10:15PM
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

Special SFBR Spookshow-A-Go-Go 2-for-1 offer for Valentine's Day burlesque! February 14, 2009

I was chatting with Dottie Lux after the Zombie Prom last night, and she agreed to offer a special 2-for-1 deal for readers of the San Francisco Burlesque Review! Be one of the first FIVE (5)email respondents to sfbr@gmx.com with "SFBR Spookshow-A-Go-Go Offer" as the subject and gain entry for two into the show Spookshow-A-Go-Go: A Valentine's Day Massacre for the price of one! Save $10! Offer expires at noon (12:00pm) on Friday, February 13, 2009.

What is Spookshow-A-Go-Go: A Valentine's Day Massacre? Glad you asked! It's the only Valentine's Day burlesquey show in the Bay Area of which I am aware. Want to know more? Here are the details!

Spookshow-A-Go-Go: A Valentine's Day Massacre

In honor of the year's most lustful holiday, Lux Killmore Entertainment and Shadow Circus Creature Theater team up again to bring you an evening that will devour your love muscle and slash your heartstrings.

Spookshow A-Go-Go presents a Valentines Day Massacre complete with gore gore go-go, brutal burlesque, vicious variety, fiendish film and torturous tunes.

We don't kiss; we bite as we go on a killing spree that will leave only the dead the roam the earth! Will you escape our tunnel of love? Or will you be trapped in our prison of passion? Either way you'll be dancing all night long with sexy Go-Go Dancers Ruby White (Sugar Shack SF, Burlesque-a-go-go LA) and Miss Honey Penny to death rock, goth, industrial and all that goes bump (and grind) in the night spun by DJ Miz Margo (Lacquer, Dark Sparkle, Black Tuesdays, Death Guild).

The stage show includes kinky cabaret by frisky feline Kitten on The Keys (HBO, E!, IFC, MTV, Bravo and more), cult films by local filmmakers; Val Killmore and Shadow Circus Creature Theatre, burlesque by Dottie Lux (Red Hots Burlesque, School of Shimmy) Lady Satan (Sugar Shack Burlesque) and the Can Canibals (the world's only zombie kick-line).

Pucker up for the kissing booth headlined by the cemetery slut, Marsha Marsha Marsha.

This one night only event is sure to make you scream bloody murder and swap venomous spit.

Valentines Day Massacre marks the World Premire of Val Killmore's short Cannibal Love Lust! The tale of a lesbian chef hungering for love and devouring love lust passion.



Spookshow A-Go-Go: Valentines Day Massacre
Saturday Feb 14th
Doors 9pm Show at 10
Kimos
1361 Polk Street, SF CA
$10
21+ with ID
Contact: Val Killmore, valkillmore@gmail.com

http://www.myspace.com/spookshowagogo
http://www.myspace.com/kimosbarsf

So if you STILL don't have plans for V-Day, this is gonna be your last chance to impress your honey/studmuffin with an evening s/he will never forget! Heck, even if you do have plans for an over-priced restaurant, cancel them and feast on the remains of love with Spookshow-A-Go-Go this Valentine's Day!

Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef on Saturday, February 7, 2009

It's time for the Hot Pink Feathers to get together with Blue Bone Express and do what they do best!

BURLESQUE N' BRASS

CAFE VAN KLEEF
1621 Telegraph in Oakland
Saturday 2/7 doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30 sharp
$10, 21+ w/ID

HPF & Blue Bone Express with Guest Host: Simone de la Getto!!!
3 full sets of live music by Blue Bone Express!
4 sets of dancing! 2x in the aisles and 2x on the stage!
Both group and solo acts! Vicious Kisses debuts new solo!

http://www.hotpinkfeather.com/
http://www.blueboneexpress.com/
http://www.cafevankleef.com/

Baby Doe's B-Day Bash and Shindig 69 on Thursday, February 12, 2009

I've mentioned Shindig 69 before in the posting about Kitten on the Keys' upcoming performances, and it's up in the calendar, but I don't think I've mentioned all of the details here in the blog. So...

It's Baby Doe's birthday celebration, and the Devil-Ettes and some of SF burlesque's and cance's finest are coming out to help her celebrate at the Rickshaw Stop. It's also the last big show of the season for the Devil-Ettes, so here's your chance to see them for a while!

Shindig 69
When: Thursday Feb 12th
Where: The Rickshaw Stop – 155 Fell Street, San Francisco
$10
Doors 8:30pm, Show 9pm
Proceeds to benefit Keep A Breast Foundation

This is a celebration of the Sixties when Go Go Girls ruled! This is Shindig 69. Featuring the rockin' tunes of The Cement Gardens (members of The Sermon), DJ's Cali Kid (Bardot A Go Go), Sergio Iglesias (Teenage Dance Craze), Otto von Stroheim (Tiki Oasis) Go Go sweethearts The Devil-Ettes, Kitten on the Keys, Kiki Bomb, Kellita, The Riff Ditties Orchestra, Alpenhorn and MUCH MORE! All proceeds benefit the Keep A Breast Foundation (www.keep-a-breast.org). The mission of Keep A Breast is to help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support through the arts.

Go Go music, Go Go dancers, and Go Go television shows dominated the 60s and kept kickin right into the 70s. But as 1969 heralded the end of a spectacular decade, so it also was the beginning of the end of the Go Go Era. While the Stooges* lamented 1969 as "another year with nothing to do," the Go Go-riffic Laugh-In was just hitting its stride as America's #1 TV comedy ('68 -'70).

While the Hippy movement and Psychedelia were becoming the new consciousness, across the U.S., and the rest of the world too, bouffanted, white-booted, mini skirted girls were kicking out the jams in their own way!

*That's Iggy Pop & The Stooges, not Larry, Curly, and Moe!

For more info check out:
www.devilettes.com
www.rickshawstop.com


+++++++++

for the underage set our last Pip Squeak A Go Go this winter....

PIP SQUEAK A GO GO - MARCH 1st 2008
www.myspace.com/pipsqueakagogo

Time to get those go go boots out again! :-)

SF Bay Area burlesque shows for Friday, February 6, 2009

A quick and dirty rundown on the shows happening tomorrow, Friday, February 6. We're blessed with three shows for you to choose from! Two in SF, one in Oakland:

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *Kentucky Fried Evening*

Please come to "The Hottest Happy Hour in the Bay" for a very special evening of everything Kentucky, everything Fried and everything (well almost) Woman! That's right folks, butter up the barbecue, Kentucky Fried Woman hosts an evening of fattening and flavorful burlesque and drag! Representing Kentucky we have Virginia Suicide and Juicy D. Light representing fried we have Dottie Lux and Mable Sugar and all woman we have Miss Honey Penny. Don't miss this one time only event that is sure to stop your heart!

The Show also includes a screening of the classic Kentucy Fried Movie brought to you by 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 us twitch and twatch!

This Friday 6, Feb th 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 to the very innocent Ruby H-White

About our debut performer:
from the lips of Virginia Suicide:
Well Hello There...I am the hostess of PINK SLIP, a weekly experimental drag cabaret and variety show featuring live singing, dancing, queer theatre, performance art, and good old-fashioned self-indulgent hedonism. Recently voted one of SF Weekly's Top Parties of 2008, our show runs every Tuesday at Midnight at The Stud Bar in San Francisco (399 9th St @ Harrison in SOMA). I've been an actor and a writer for awhile now, and just recently started doing drag and performance art. You can find out more about me by visiting my website flynnwitmeyer.com.
$5-$10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID

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


ZOMBIE PROM!

FRIDAY, Feb. 6th, 9PM

Pretty Prom-Dresses and Rented Tuxedos, Crepe-Paper, Decorations and a blood-curdling visit from THE WALKING DEAD!

Join your Chaperones, Principal Kingfish and Dean of Discipline, Madam Chartreuse, as things go Terribly, Brain-Eatingly Wrong at this year's Hubba Hubba High-School Senior Prom!

Acts of Undead Entertainment by Hubba Hubba Revue!

Featuring:
Bunny Pistol!
Calamity Lulu!
Sparkly Devil!
Dottie Lux!
Miss Balla Fire!
Lola Vauntz!
Pin Key Lee!
Miss Mae Western!
The Diamond Daggers!
and many, many more!

And Live, On Stage, Victoria & The Vaudevillains!

Special Guest Appearance by THE LIVING DEAD GIRLZ!

Prom Night Dancin' with DJ Sage!

COSTUME CONTEST! to crown this year's Zombie Prom King & Queen!
(fabulous prizes provided!)

Get Your Own Zombie Prom photos on site from GIANNI ELECTRO PHOTOGRAPHY!


ZOMBIE PROM!
Friday, Feb. 6th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, San Francisco, CA 94103


21 and up w/ID

$ 6 in Zombie, Formalwear, or Zombie-Formalwear
$10 in Street Attire


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


First Friday Follies...
is here! February 6th...Stork Club at 2330 Telegraph Ave as usual! Show starts at 9:30! No cover charge, but donations highly encouraged! The fabulous February line up includes:

Kemo Sabe!
Evil Sarah!
Mugg Muggles!
Ms. Cherry Gallete!
Fella-Fem!
Margaret France!
Hoopsie Daisy!
Cupcake & Little Eyeful!
BB Dahl!

Don't miss out on a damn good time!

Free! 21+ w/ID



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

Kitten on the Keys "Does This Piano Make My Ass Look Big" Show Benefit: Sunday, February 15, 2009

My firkeytoodlin' frisky feline friend Kitten on the Keys--my only firkeytoodlin' frisky feline friend, by the way ;-)--is having a benefit show for her own one woman show, "Does This Piano Make My Ass Look Big" on Sunday, February 15, at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory.

She's lined up a fabulous lineup of performers, including the legendary Satan's Angel!

So if you want to extend Valentine's Day into a full weekend, you can't go wrong catching this show! You'll also be helping to support one a San Francisco treasure and cultural icon to boot! :-)

Mama Calizo's Voice Factory and D.I.Y. Resident Artist Kitten on the Keys presents an Evening of burlesque shenanigans benefiting her Up-Coming World Premiere, Does This Piano Make My Ass Look Big? An avante musical

WHERE:Mama Calizo's Voice Factory, 1519 Mission Street at 11th in San Francisco
WHEN:Sunday 2/15/09, 6:30- 9:30PM
COST:$15.00 sliding scale

KITTEN ON THE KEYS IS PRESENTING Valentine's Weekend! Set your heart on FIRE!

2/15/09 Legendary Burlesque Queen Satan's Angel LIVE in San Francisco!



Mama Calizo's Voice Factory
Epi Center for Queer and Activist Performance
1519 Mission Street (11th and Mission), SF, CA
EARLY SHOW: 6:30-9:30 PM

Kitten on the Keys
Also known as Suzanne Ramsey is a firkeytoodlin' frisky feline galloping with uber kittitude. As seen on HBO, E! , IFC, Queer TV, MTV, Bravo, and other media outlets, she embodies the spirit and style of those days of decadence gone by. Pianist and chanteuse, expect a racy ragtime romp when this little kitty sharpens her claws on a meow mix medley of mad cap gems of yesteryear with a naughty whimsical edge.This internationally known versatile comedic performer MC's, sings, dances, tickles her ivories, plays theukulele and accordion in gorgeous getups! She's a little Cabaret, Burlesque, and Vaudeville all in one! Her charming voice channels a saucy Betty Boop coo to a gritty Mae West ommph! Clever, Kinky, and Cute!

Satan’s Angel – The Devil’s Own Mistress
Satan’s Angel has set the world ablaze – twirling fire tassels lighting the way. Including: the Las Vegas strip for several years from the 1960’s all through the 70s and USO Tours in Vietnam with Bob Hope. She also toured North and South America, Europe, the Orient and most all points in between. Starred in movies, did T. V. talk shows, magazine interviews like "Time", and won “America’s Most Outrageous Talent 2008” on The Maury Povich Show. The Maestra of the Fire Tassels – she is now teaching neo-burlesque performers her signature act. Don’t miss this special, up close and personal opportunity to feel her fire as she travels into San Francisco especially for this special show.



STARRING:
Satans Angel
Scenic Sisters
Vinsantos
Lady Monster
Diamond Daggers
Honey Lawless
Dottie Lux
Lady Satan
Very Frightening Mr Tinkler
SF Boylesque
Alotta Boutte
Madame Chartruese
Kitten on the Keys
and MANY more TBA!

DJ Delachaux

Lily Cat Melinda Stage Goddess

Silent Auction Items:
Photo Shoot with Larry Utley
Fabulous Feathers by Catherine D'Lish
and MUCH more!
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Pitch Bitches

For more info contact Suzanne Ramsey:
415-242-2482
kittykeys@aol.com
Suzanne Ramsey
Kitten on the Keys
http://www.kittymusic.com/
http://www.myspace.com/kittenonthekeys

One Woman Show Mama Calizo's March Lady Monster http://www.ladymonster.com/
http://www.myspace.com/Lady_Monster

Pin It Up, Babycakes! Opening Night! Thursday, February 5, 2009

Here again is information regarding this Thursday's opening night of Pin It Up, Babycakes! This should be the latest, including the additions of sASSy Hotbuns and Fromagique to the list of performers. Hope to see you there!

Pin it up, Babycakes was created by artists and burlesque enthusiasts Jessica Whiteside and Alice Stribling

This exhibition features art inspired by pinups that span many genres: including hot rod, cheesecake, and faux advertisements. It also has modern burlesque influences, burlesque performances and a nod to the original ladies of burlesque in a film reel that will play on opening night.

Runs February 5th-28th. 111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

Gallery contact for purchasing:
Gabe Scott

Opening Night extravaganza is Thursday February 5th
6pm - late
Burlesque starts at 9pm
$5 at 9pm

Opening night will have something for everyone:
• Outstanding art and photography by some of the most talented artists working within this genre
• Red hot merchandise for you or your Valentine’s Day sweetie which will turn any lovely lady into an instant pinup star
• Burlesque performances complete with fashion show by our sponsor Dollhouse Bettie Lingerie
• Thee Merry Widows will rock out with their boobage out at midnight

The hottie-hot Artists :
Jessica Whiteside
Alice Stribling
Emma Mount
Molly Crabapple
Shaunna Peterson
Tanem
David Perry
Bombshell Betty
Darling Propaganda
Kirsten Easthope
Plus special guests Kahlil Rintye and Jen Lee from Tattoo City!

The loveliest, most delicious performers in the Yay Area:
Kitten on the Keys
Bombshell Betty
Bombshell Betty’s Burlesqueteers
Tinky Sparkle
Sparkly Devil
Dottie Lux
sASSy Hotbuns

Special Musical guests, Fromagique

Vintage film by Oddball Films

Mark your calendars for the party that you don’t want to miss:

Pin it up, Babycakes opening night
February 5th, 2009 / 6pm-late*
111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco

http://www.pinitupbabycakes.com
http://www.111minnagallery.com

Return of Cabaret Verdalet: Saturday, February 28, 2009

Wow! I remember hearing about Cabaret Verdalet when i started this blog/calendar in May of last year, but there hasn't been a show since. Looking at their website, www.verdalet.com, it looks like the last one was in 2005. It's been almost four years?

I was happy to read from Amber Ray that she'll be appearing in the show, which will be at the Great American Music Hall. Looking at the lineup, there will be other big name burlesque and cabaret stars from out-of-town appearing, such as Tigger, Miss Indigo Blue, Michelle L'amour, Gravity Plays Favorites, Kalani Kokonuts, La Cholita, Fuchsia FoXXX, and Sharon McNight. In addition, there will be local favorites such as the Twilight Vixen Revue, Hot Pink Feathers, the Flying Fox, and Mariel a la Mode.

According to Amber, Cabaret Verdalet is "a retro stage show styled after the old Parisian music halls and the classic American speakeasy." It's a bit more spendy than other shows, but it seems akin to a night of Tease-O-Rama. Lots of stars, and probably more production value.

If I remember correctly, this year's Cabaret Verdalet is a joint production between Verdalet and Baby Doe Productions. And one of the main forces behind Verdalet is Douglas Good, of Little Minsky's fame. And Baby Doe of the Devil-Ettes is the main force behind Tease-O-Rama. So the show has got to be good with that pedigree! (Correction: I wasn't correct. Heh. Baby Doe is not involved in the production of Cabaret Verdalet, which is a production of Verdalet.)

Here are the details:

Cabaret Verdalet
http://www.verdalet.com
Saturday, February 28, 2009
8:00pm - 12:00am
Admission $30

Great American Music Hall
http://www.gamh. com/
San Francisco
859 O'Farrell Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Phone: (415) 885-0750

Featuring:
Tigger (New York)
Miss Indigo Blue (Seattle)
Michelle L'amour (Chicago)
Amber Ray (New York)
Gravity Plays Favorites (St. Louis)
Kalani Kokonuts (Las Vegas)
La Cholita (LA)
Fuchsia FoXXX (Seattle)
Sharon McNight (LA)
Veronica Klaus
The Cottontails
Hot Pink Feathers
Twilight Vixen Revue
Flying Heseds
Katy Stephan
Kristina Cañizares
The Flying Fox
Mariel a la Mode
MC:
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy

Looks like this may be your only chance to experience Cabaret Verdalet for a few years! So get your tickets early!

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of February 2, 2009

Oh my! This week features two shows that I'm really, really excited about! Those being the opening night of Pin It Up, Babycakes, and the Zombie Prom!

In addition, there are the weekly Uptown Hubba Hubba and Red Hots Burlesque shows. Toss in the monthly First Friday Follies and Burlesque n' Brass shows for you East Bay folks, and you've got yourself lots o'shows this week!

• Monday, February 2, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. The Hubbas welcome back Evil Sarah as she continues her California tour, and also welcome Fancy Chance from the UK. Also see the exotic stylings of Delilah! Penny Lux! Jenny Cidal! Kiss Me Kate! Miss Balla Fire! And enjoy the musical talents of Riff Ditties! Doors at 9pm, show at 10ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.
• Thursday, February 5: Pin It Up, Babycakes! at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco. 111 Minna Street. Opening night for the Pin It Up, Babycakes art show! Featuring performances by Bombshell Betty, Sparkly Devil, sASSy Hotbuns (added!), Dottie Lux, Sweet M'Alice, and Tinky Sparkle. Also featuring the art of Jessica Whiteside, Alice Stribling, Emma Mount, Molly Crabapple, Bombshell Betty, and more! Vintage film from Stephen Parr! All hosted by your hostess with the mostest, Kitten on the Keys! Burlesque show at 9pm. 6pm to late. Free before 9pm. $5 after, 21+ w/ID.
  
• Friday, February 6: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. Dottie Lux brings you the best in burlesque along with some great BBQ at SF's best happy hour! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: Zombie Prom! at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Join your chaperones Principal Kingfish and Dean of Discipline Madam Chartreuse as things go Terribly, Brain-Eatingly Wrong at this year's Hubba Hubba High-School Senior Prom! Featuring performaces by Bunny Pistol, Calamity Lulu, Sparkly Devil, Dottie Lux, Miss Balla Fire, the Diamond Daggers, and more! Also featuring the music of Victoria and the Vaudevillains! With special guest apperance by The Living Dead Girlz! Dancing to the tunes of DJ Sage! Plus costume contest! Photos! 9pm. $6 if dressed in Zombie, Formalwear, or Zombie-Formalwear, $10 in street clothes, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: First Friday Follies at The Stork Club in Oakland, 2330 Telegraph Avenue. The fabulous First Friday Follies features Kemo Sabe, Evil Sarah, Mugg Muggles, Ms. Cherry Gallete, Fella-Fem, Margaret France, Hoopsie Daisy, Cupcake & Little Eyeful, and BB Dahl! Show at 9:30pm. Free, but donations encouraged, 21+ w/ID.
• Saturday, February 7: Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland, 1621 Telegraph Avenue. Hot Pink Feathers and Blue Bone Express with guest host Simone de la Getto! Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30 sharp. $10, 21+ w/ID.
  

As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com. That should spoil the spammers!

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