First Friday Follies and Sugar Shack for Friday, May 1, 2009

It's the first Friday of the month, so that means it's time for First Friday Follies! As always, it's at the Stork Club near those cool art galleries in Oakland that are open late for the art walk (a.k.a., oakland art murmur, www.oaklandartmurmur.com). So check out some of the galleries before the show, perhaps get a bite to eat at one of the nearby food providers, then get ready for some rockin' burlesque!

First Friday Follies!

Thank you for coming out and making our April show another success and thank you to all of our fabulous performers. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Mark your calendars because another First Friday Follies is just around the corner! That's right... May 1st we'll be back with another exciting show.

Performers include:

s(ASS)y hotbuns!

Sparkly Devil!

debut performance by Sheba!

Musical stylings of The Fucking Buckaroos!

Bootsy La Rue! Debut!

Amateur Hour boylesque!

Matt Holdaway!

Cupcake and Little Eyeful! Pint-sized Princesses!

BB Dahl! Hot-ass pick-up artist!

Margaret France! Our Marvelous Emcee! Margaret has become a variety show unto herself by including singing and awkward dancing in her act. Margaret can drop a one-liner or do the Cabbage Patch in a bunny costume without sacrificing the sincerity and down-to-earth delivery that makes her comedy both really ridiculous and ridiculously real.

It's a whole lotta show, folks! No cover charge as usual, but FEEL FREE TO DONATE! Please!

And Keep Burlesque Alive in Oakland!

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


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

Meanwhile, across the Bay in San Francisco, it's time to get in your PJs and get groove to the sounds of some of the coolest DJs and hottest go go dancers in the Yay Area at Sugar Shack!

Sugar Shack! It's a Swingin' 60's Pajama Party!

Shimmy-shaking burlesque, go-go beauties, and enough garage rock, girl-groups and R'n'B to keep you dancin' all night long!

You'll think you died and went to the Playboy Mansion, c. 1966!

60s pajama party inferno! Superwomen shaken & stirred!

Main Room:
Sergio Iglesias (Teenage Dance Craze)
Matt Bonar (1964)
Russell Quann (The Mummies)

Plus burlesque! and more, with:
Lady Satan!
Ruby White!
Sparkly Devil!
Pin Key Lee!
Miss Mae Western!
Honey Lawless!

And a go-go contest with fabulous prize $$$!

Hosted by MC Kingfish of Hubba Hubba Revue!

Go-Go Girls:
Miss Honey Penny
Buzby
Monifah



DNA Lounge (http://www.dnalounge.com)
375 Eleventh Street
San Francisco

9pm - after hours.
21+ with ID.

$10 in street clothes;
$7 in pajamas or before 11pm.
Official Site: http://www.myspace.com/sugarshacksf

Damn! With Red Hots Burlesque happening this same night (prior post), burlesque is burning up the first of May! ;-)

Swing Goth 2nd Anniversary Special Deal!

The Swing Goth people have a special deal for you. If you have other things to do earlier in the evening, you can get into the club, dance, and catch two burlesque acts for just $6! Just show up at the DNA Lounge after Lee Presson finishes, which will be about 12:30am, then you can pay your six bucks and dance and enjoy Kiss Me Kate and Honey Le Bang!

What: Swing Goth Second Anniversary
Where: DNA L0unge, 375 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
When: Tonight, Thursday, April 30, 2009. After 12:30am (Which would then be May 1. Heh.)
How Much: $6
Who: 21+ w/ID
Why: To dance and be entertained by Kiss Me Kate and Honey Le Bang

For the full lineup and information, please see the previous posting.

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, May 1, 2009

This week, there's lots of fresh talent at Red Hots Burlesque. In fact, all the performers are making their RHB debuts! Woot! And local legend Isis Starr hosts!

Red Hots Burlesque Brings you Performances from LA and Oklahoma

Red Hots Burlesque celebrated one year at El Rio in February and they've been seeing sold out shows since the new year! Enjoy this highly acclaimed show, you know if you miss one week, you'll be kicking yourself! Especially b/c this week we have ALL RHB debut performances!

Friday May 1st 7:30 pm SHARP
El Rio 3158 Mission Street
Hosted by Burlesque Legend Isis Starr
With Performances by Crystal Swarovski, Polly Peabody, Patty Smear, Honey Haliday and Ilsa the Wolf

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



About our debut performers:

Crystal Swarovski:
http://www.myspace.com/crystalswarovski

Crystal Swarovski has teased on stage in 16 countries. She has starred in numerous horror and sci fi films, including Burlesque Massacre, to be released May 2009, she fronts a band in NYC, Produces and Directs shows in La and around the globe, including Kubrilesque: or a burlesque tribute to Stanley Kubrick, which is on it's way to The Prague fringe festival and Torture Garden summer 2009. She has been featured on Mtv's Jack Ass with the Virginia city revival as George W Bush, you tube it "Congo Lisa" Crystal is also studying her LSATS, to attend Law School. She is an active Libertarian, between gigging, recording music, and traveling to exotic places like Egypt and Costa Rica.


Polly Peabody:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=5062723

POLLY PEABODY has graced the stages of the following establishments: The Slipper Room, The Blue Angel, Limelight, Rififi, Veruka, Galapagos, SHOW, The Spider Club, The Key Club, The Derby, Tangier, Passive Arts Studios, MBar, El Cid, Fais Do Do, Bordello and many more that she's forgotten to mention. She has worked with The Boomshell Girls (NYC), The Va Va Voom Room (San Francisco and NYC), The Red Rooster Review (Key West), and with the great Shelly Bomb on events in Vegas, NY, Madison, Wisconsin and beyond. She and partner Crystal Swarovski competed in the Miss Exotic World competition 2006, where they lost, gracefully, to a diminutive "woman" and a monkey (damn it!) Their production company, Lopsided Productions has been bringing infantile entertainment to LA for a good four years now -- on and off, you know, whatever... She was a contributor and co-writer on Miss Swarovski's opus, Kubrilesque. Before that, she was co-artistic director at SHOW Nightclub with NY club impresario, Norman Gosney. She co-directed The Pink Rhino Review, The Pirate Show, Dark Carnival and The Hitchcock Show, as well as co-opening for Pink, Britney Spears, and Dita Von Teese. Fancy right? (Except for all the co's -- What? I delegate...) Nowadays, her main focus within the wacky world of neuvo-retro-homo-fatso-metro- lesbo-burlesque is to sharpen her razor-like wit on the whetstone of David Hasselhoff, abortion jokes, and the vast comic trench of Adolf HItler, securing a place for herself as the proverbial "hostess with the mostest," a cognomen she has bestowed shamelessly on herself (at least she admits it, girls). Oh, Snap.


Patty Smear:
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewProfile&friendID=5923750

Patty Smear has been inspired by Pat Smear, Patty Smith, and of course the nuerous questionable Pap smear results shes had. She is an actress, playing practical jokes on blooper tv, doing blackface on MTV's Jackass, and having sex with Fred Savage, not real sex, just movie sex. She represents numerous companies as a spokesmodel, and is a dancer with 4 different dance troupes doing four styles of dance, burlesque being one of them. She just recently starred in the Count Smokula Propaganda film, "Clean Underwear and you" and the example of Dirty Panties! In her spare time she studies numerous styles of dance, so she can always mix it up..


Honey Haliday:
Honey Holiday recently made her burlesque debut in Kubrilesque in LA. Since then she has been blowing people's minds with her Flashdance and her 50s sock hop. She is a native and avid rollerblader. She has always had a zest for performance. You can usually find her taking walks in the park with her dog, loving fruits of all kinds. She hopes to blow your mind!


Fickle and fierce, Ilsa The Wolf is the most fatal fraulein in the Midwest. With a mere wink and a smile, she’ll have you howling for mercy. Ilsa’s long-time love of dance, theater and bedazzled panties brought her to the bawdy and brazen stage of burlesque just over a year ago. This is one wolf you won’t find wearing sheep’s clothing…or much else for that matter.


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

SF Boylesque's DAS KABARETT: RECESS-I$-ON and Swing Goth's Second Anniversary with Lee Presson and the Nails

As you may have noticed, Haute House Burlesque with Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers has been removed from the calendar. They've informed me that the show is on hiatus.

You'll still be able to see Fromagique, though! They'll be be playing at Swing Goth's Second Anniversary show at the DNA Lounge on Thursday, April 30. Lee Presson and the Nails will be featured, and there'll be music, dancing, burlesque, and more!

Swing Goth 2nd Anniversary with Lee Presson and the Nails

Swing Goth is celebrating 2 years, and proving that sometimes it takes an anniversary to make the perfect marriage.

Lee Presson and the Nails (the only sinister swing band) and Swing Goth are together at last!!

Also on the bill: Fromagique (just consider them Swing Cheese) and San Francisco's best new goth band... The Deephearted!

Dance lessons begin PROMPTLY at 8pm!

7:30- Doors
7:45-8- Burlesque by Monica and Ophelia Coeur de Noir
8-9- Beginners Dance Lessons (no partner or experience required
9-12:30- Concert & Open dance between sets
12:30-1- Open Dance
1-1:15- Burlesque by Charlie Darling and Kiss Me Kate
1:15-Close- Open Dance

Tickets are $16 door and $12 in advance at http://www.dnalounge.com

All ages!

Presented in association with Hubba Hubba Revue!

(Don't tell anyone, but it's Lee's birthday, deliver your presence)


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

Sounds like a blast, doesn't it?

And on Wednesday, April 29, there's also SF Boylesque's DAS KABARETT: RECESS-I$-ON! It's the fourth in their series of cabaret shows, and the last one was sold out! The show is at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory:

DAS KABARETT: RECESS-I$-ON!

We've spent the past month gathering street performers, darning our socks and over-generously tipping strippers in our endeavor to bring you the greatest value of any show. This month, you're sure to agree that it is. RECESS-I$-ON features over 20 performers concisely packed into a 90 minute spectacular. In fact, it's so big, we've added a second night! Besides bringing you many of your favorite familiar faces, next week you'll discover 9 new pieces of eye candy... er, I mean talented performers. 1 Man Banjo will aurally satisfy you throughout intermission. Act II brings with it the debut of the Barnaby Sisters. Truly Scrumptious is joined onstage by her sisters, SImply & Sasparilla for a number that is guaranteed to please.

In addition to the freely flowing wines, this month you're also invited to sample authentic moonshine, chunky mudcake and fresh ripened fruit salad. Still want more? Join us at 7:30 in our experiential 'bona-fide' Vagabond Arcade (aka the lobby). Here you're invited to dine upon tin can soup & dumpster bread while our own one-man beau, jangle-band, Paris accompanies with vocals, harmonica and accordion,

The best part of it all is that the evening also serves as a benefit for Food Not Bombs. Great show. Free wine. Free food. All done for a good cause, this evening's a tremendous value.

NOTE: No one under 18 years old will be admitted.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8

Mama Calizo's Voice Factory
1519 Mission Street, SF
$20-25, advance tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58468


http://www.sfboylesque.com
http://www.voicefactorysf.org

So have some fun, everybody! :-)

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of April 27, 2009

Looking over the calendar, this is gonna be one very busy week for all of us fans of burlesque in the San Francisco Bay Area!

From the regular events of Dr. Sketchy's SF, Uptown Hubba Hubba, and Red Hots Burlesque, to the return of Madame Maraschino's House of Burlesque and Swing Goth's Second Anniversary, there's a slew of shows to choose from the whole week through. So check out this listing and add some shows to your calendar!

• Monday, April 27, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. It's an all-star lineup for the show that bids April adieu! Join your host Mr. Eddie Dane and burlesquers Sparkly Devil, Miss Balla Fire, Madam Chartreuse, Josie Starre, The Riff Ditties Orchestra, Kiss Me Kate, Honey LeBang, and Miss Mae Western! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Monday: Dr. Sketchy's SF at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, 111 Minna Street. Bring your sketchpad and join Devil-Ettes The Glamazon, The Sugar Snap and The Knockout as they model and perform for you! Or you can attend and meet with artist Eric Joyner, creator of the book "Robots and Donuts." It's all good! 7 to 10pm. $10 general, $7 students, free if you hang out at the bar with Eric. 21+ w/ID.


• Tuesday, April 28: Mixed Level World Cabaret Carnaval Class and Open Rehearsal w/Hot Pink Feathers at The Ballet Studio in SF, 128 10th Street. Curious about how the Hot Pink Feathers learn their moves and rehearse them? As part of Bay Area National Dance Week, you can observe a class and a rehearsal for free! Class is from 7:30 to 8:30, rehearsal from 8:30 to 10:30.


• Also Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29: SF Boylesque's Das Kabarett: RECESS-I$-ON at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory in SF, 1519 Mission Street. In a time of budget cuts and global economic crisis, Boylesque is throwing caution to the wind and staging their largest show yet. More dancers, more singers, more musicians, more flesh, more laughs add up to equal more fun for all! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8. $20-25 tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58468. 18 and older only.
  


• Thursday, April 30: Swing Goth 2nd Anniversary w/Lee Presson and the Nails in association with Hubba Hubba Revue at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Swing Goth is celebrating 2 years, and proving that sometimes it takes an anniversary to make the perfect marriage. Lee Presson and the Nails (the only sinister swing band) and Swing Goth are together at last!! Also on the bill: Fromagique (just consider them Swing Cheese) and San Francisco's best new goth band... The Deephearted! Doors at 7:30pm. Tickets are $16 door and $12 in advance at http://www.dnalounge.com/. All ages!
  


• Also Thursday: Intro to World Cabaret Carnaval Dance Class and Expression, Craft and Delight Class w/Hot Pink Feathers at the Ballet Studio in San Francisco, 128 10th Street. Curious about how the Hot Pink Feathers learn their moves and rehearse them? As part of Bay Area National Dance Week, you can observe a class and a dance lab for free! Class is from 7:30 to 8:30, dance lab from 8:30 to 10:30. See http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com for the latest information on class availability.
  


• Friday, May 1: 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.


• Also Friday: Sugar Shack at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Join host Kingfish for a Swingin' 60's Pajama Party! Featuring burlesque, go-go beauties, and enough garage rock, girl-groups and R'n'B to keep you dancin' all night long! Starring DJs Sergio Iglesias (Teenage Dance Craze), Matt Bonar (1964), and Russell Quann (The Mummies) in the main room. Plus burlesque and more, with Lady Satan, Ruby White, Runaround Sue, Pin Key Lee and Miss Mae Western! Doors at 9pm, things t'do til late. $10 in street clothes;
  $7 in pajamas or before 11pm, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: First Friday Follies at The Stork Club in Oakland, 2330 Telegraph Avenue. Join that wascally wabbit Margaret France as she hosts another FFF. Featuring sASSy Hotbuns, Sparkly Devil, debut performance by Sheba, musical stylings of The Fucking Buckaroos, debut performance by Bootsy La Rue, and Amateur Hour boylesque, Matt Holdaway, Cupcake and Little Eyeful, and BB Dahl, hot-ass pick-up artist! Doors at 8pm, show at 9. Free, but donations welcome. 21+ w/ID.


• Saturday, May 2: Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland, 1621 Telegraph Avenue. The Hot Pink Feathers & Blue Bone Express continue to paint Oakland an new shade of Pink & Blue for our ever hot and happening Burlesque n' Brass show at Cafe Van Kleef! Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30. $10, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Saturday: Madame Maraschino Presents House of Burlesque at Bender's Bar and Grill in SF, 806 South Van Ness Avenue. Madame Maraschino Is Back! Presenting the once obsolete and now most anticipated rockin burlesque show... HOUSE OF BURLESQUE! With Mistress BLUE DIEMOND as Seductress of Ceremonies and performances by Lady Monster, Honey Lawless, Ruby White, Miss de Minna, Pin Key Lee, Josie Starr, Riff Ditties Orchestra, Guinevere Q & Douche Magoo with special guests!!! And DJ Chris Cook of KUSF! Doors at 9pm, show at 10. (No word on the cover charge, but it used to be $8.) 21+ w/ID.


• Sunday, May 3: Cabaret de Nude at The Stud in SF, Vixen Noir and Simone de la Getto have teamed up to create GettoNoir Productions, purveyors of lezzi, queer girl and tranny entertainment! This will be the last show until September, as they will be going on hiatus! Doors at 6pm, show at 7:30. $8 bef 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.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, April 27, 2009

Wow! This year is flying by. It's soon to be May, and the Hubba Hubba Revue crew are bidding April goodbye. Join Mr. Eddie Dane as he flies solo this Monday night at the Uptown. He will introduce some of your favorite performers in an April farewell show unlike any other April farewell show of 2009. In Oakland. At the Uptown Club. On Monday, April 27. Featuring burlesque acts.

So here's to April! Cheers!

Howdy Friends!

Well there goes April! Let's bid the ol' month a fond farewell in the style we know best --with booze and sexy burlesque girls!

Join the Hubba Hubba Revue MONDAY, April 27th, at Oakland's own UPTOWN CLUB! You'll be glad you did!

For MONDAY, April 27th, we've got:

SPARKLY DEVIL!
Miss Balla Fire!
Madam Chartreuse!
Josie Starre!
The Riff Ditties Orchestra!
Kiss Me Kate!
Honey LeBang
Miss Mae Western!
with special guest pick-up artist, Comrade Tang!

...and hosted by none other than the loveable and sweet-smelling, Mr. Eddie Dane!

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!)


HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!


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

Dr. Sketchy's SF on Monday, April 27, 2009

Here come the Devil-Ettes! Well, at least three of them will be on hand for Dr. Sketchy's this Monday night at 111 Minna Gallery. I'm not sure which three will be available to model for all of you artists out there, but I'm sure they will be fabulous!

Don't sketch but enjoy art? Go out anyway and chat at the bar with Eric Joyner (www.ericjoyner.com), creator of Robots and Donuts: The Art of Eric Joyner. He'll be available to sign copies of that new book, which will be available for purchase. And if you're there to see Eric, it's free!

Dr. Sketchy's SF

This month we are featuring members of The-Devil-Ettes!

We decided to bring you three times the amount of fun by bringing you THREE members of the Devil-Ettes to model!! Please join us next Monday, April 27th is the next Dr. Sketchy's workshop! You don't want to miss these go-go dancing hotties!

We are also pleased to announce a special guest appearance by artist Eric Joyner! Eric is coming out to draw with us and will be signing copies of his new book, Robots and Donuts. This is your chance to get your hands on a copy and get it signed by the artist!!

I hope you have all been practicing sketching since last month, because this month we have some amazing prizes to give away for our "Best Drawing" competitions. Baby Tattoo books is our new sponsor and they have sent some awesome prizes for this month!

Please join us at 111 Minna Gallery on Monday, April 27th from 7pm - 10pm.

* General admission for people coming to sketch is $10, and $7 for students.

* It's FREE to come in and hang at the bar and meet artist Eric Joyner.

21+ w/ID


http://drsketchyssf.blogspot.com
http://www.111minnagallery.com

Femme Follies presented by Amelia Mae Paradise on Saturday, April 25, 2009

It's the official book release party for Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities put together by Amelia Mae Paradise of the Diamond Daggers.

See some of the performers featured in the book as they do their thing on stage! Buy a copy of the book! Meet the photographer! See and purchase some fashion!

Femme Follies: The Official Bay Area Book Release Party for Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities, Del laGrace Volcano & Ulrika Dahl, Serpents Tail, 2009

Saturday April 25th
Fat City 314 11th Street, San Francisco
Doors at 9 pm
Show at 10:30 pm
$12-20 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID



This fantastic night features the femme-de-la-creme of the bay area both on stage and off, both dressed and undressed! BURLESQUE! BRAINS! BRAWN!

• ON THE STAGE performances from Simone de la Getto, Jukie Sunshine, Kentucky Fried Woman & Savory Sweet, Alotta Boutte, Vixen Noir, Celestina Pearl & Meliza Banales, Shawna Virago, Lady Monster, Twilight Vixen Revue, Dirty Phoenix, DJ Chelsea Starr, Femcee Amelia Mae Paradise and many more of the gals featured in the book. So much eye candy your peepers are sure to pop!

• ON THE PAGE Femmes of Power will be for sale and photographer Del LaGrace Volcano, and many of the subjects of the book will all be available in person to sign your book!

• IN YOUR EAR The Glory Hole for the Ear will be in full operation, so stick your ear to the hole and get a brain infused with naughtiness!

• FEMME FASHIONISTAS Parisa & Rigged Outfitters (http://www.riggedoutfit.com/) will be in the house with merchandise for sale and we'll have living and projected art femme fashion throughout the night!


Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities


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

Hot Pink Feathers Kick-Off to Bay Area National Dance Week

It's the busy season for the Hot Pink Feathers! This Friday, they are participating in a kick-off event for Bay Area National Dance Week. They'll be at Union Square Plaza on Friday, April 24. The event starts at noon, and will also feature other performers. The Feathers will bring their All-Star Band to lead a conga line at approximately 12:45.

Next week, they're opening up their rehearsals and classes for observation and participation. Here's a listing if you'd like to watch or join in the fun! To sign up or for the latest information, please visit www.bayareandw.org or www.hotpinkfeathers.com.

1. MIXED LEVEL WORLD CABARET CARNAVAL – CLASS FULL, FREE TO OBSERVE!
Join Hot Pink Feathers, Best of the Bay Best Dance Company 2008, for a World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque technique class.
Articulate your hips and chest! Infuse your body with rhythm and grace! Broaden your range of movement from swift and snappy to slow and slinky!

DATE: 04-28-2009
START TIME: 7:30 PM
END TIME: 8:30 PM
VENUE: The Ballet Studio
LOCATION: 128 10th St., San Francisco, CA, 94103

2. HOT PINK FEATHERS CARNAVAL OPEN REHEARSAL – FREE!

Come behold Hot Pink Feathers, led by the reigning Carnaval SF Queen Kellita, rehearse for the 31st annual Carnaval SF Grand Parade. If you get the bug, you might have an opportunity to dance with us in this majestic event!

DATE: 04-28-2009
START TIME: 8:30 PM
END TIME: 10:30 PM
VENUE: The Ballet Studio
LOCATION: 128 10th St., San Francisco, CA, 94103

3. INTRODUCTION TO WORLD CABARET CARNAVAL DANCE – FREE!

Join Hot Pink Feathers, Best of the Bay Best Dance Company 2008, for an introduction to World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque technique! Ever wondered how you can infuse your steps with the HPF signature latin-showgirl style? Join us for a taste! Absolutely no experience required for this beginning class!

DATE: 04-30-2009
START TIME: 7:30 PM
END TIME: 8:30 PM
VENUE: The Ballet Studio
LOCATION: 128 10th St., San Francisco, CA, 94103

4. EXPRESSION, CRAFT & DELIGHT: A DANCE – FREE!

Unleash your inner Showgirl in this play-oriented dance lab with award-winning choreographer, Kellita. Own the stage at any level of experience, novice to professional! Practice improv techniques to mold your routines! Discover your own movement vocabulary! Make strong choreographic choices! Receive personal attention and constructive feedback!

START TIME: 8:30 PM
END TIME: 10:00 PM

VENUE: The Ballet Studio
LOCATION: 128 10th St., San Francisco, CA, 94103


http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html
http://www.bayareandw.org

The Hot Pink Feathers have the Grand Carnaval SF Parade coming up on Sunday, May 24. Make sure to click on that link above to visit the "classes" section of their site. They have various packages available for participation in the parade with HPF! So check it out! :-)

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, April 24, 2009 and School of Shimmy

I was looking at the lineup for this week's Red Hots Burlesque, and the host is "Bobo." I wondered who that was, then I saw the poster picture....

Red Hots Burlesque
Friday April 24th 7:30pm
El Rio
3158 Mission St., SF



This week please come to celebrate the Happiest Hour in the Bay with amazing performances by Citty Rich, The Cock T-s, Bunny Pistol, Virginia Suicide & Dottie Lux...Hosted by Bobo!

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

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

So join "Little Bobo" Kingfish and a talented cast for the only burlesque happy hour show in the Bay Area!

And don't forget that there are also RHB School of Shimmy classes coming up! Find a complete listing of the courses and descriptions, plus registration information, at the main RHB website, www.redhotsburlesque.com! Click on the School of Shimmy link. :-)

Return of Madame Maraschino's House of Burlesque on Saturday, May 2, 2009

The rumors are true! Madame Maraschino is back with her House of Burlesque at Bender's Bar and Grill. She has sent the details of the first show, which I shall now pass on to you:

Madame Maraschino Presents House of Burlesque!
Saturday, May 2nd
Benders @ 806 S. Van Ness @ 19th St.
9pm door/ 10pm show
21+ w/ID



Madame Maraschino Is Back! Presenting the once obsolete and now most anticipated rockin burlesque show...
HOUSE OF BURLESQUE!

Mistress BLUE DIEMOND as Seductress of Ceremonies

With Performances by:

Lady Monster, Honey Lawless, Ruby White, Miss de Minna, Pin Key Lee, Josie Starr, Riff Ditties Orchestra, Guinevere Q & Douche Magoo with special guests!!!

DJ Chris Cook of KUSF

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

The cover used to be $8. If I hear that it's changed from Madame Maraschino, I'll post it here. :-)

Bombshell Betty's New Website and Classes

Due to a recent hacker attack, Bombshell Betty has a new website at www.bombshellbettydance.com. It looks like the same site, just with a new address. So time to update your bookmarks!

Also, Betty has a slew of classes coming up starting in May. Amongst these are a retro hair-styling workshop, a Burlesquercise Intensive, and an Intro to Burlesquercise Mini-Session, and more! For a complete listing of classes and accompanying descriptions as well as registration information, please check out her new site, specifically www.bombshellbettydance.com/burlesquercise.html.

Hubba Hubba Revue: Viva La Revolucion! Pictures in SF Weekly

My buddy—and one of the stars of the show—Milkshake let us know that the SF Weekly sent some of their intrepid "Photo Booth" photographers out to the Hubba Hubba Revue show on Friday at the DNA Lounge. To see the pics, click on the photo of the two lovely ladies (One of them is mentioned in this posting!) under the "Daily Weekly" and "Weekend Photos" categories at sfweekly.com. Click on the photo that isn't Morrissey, who allegedly was at the club on Saturday. Or go directly to http://sfweekly.com/slideshow/view/6331897.

If you ever wondered what the show is like, there are some pictures there that give you a taste of the HHR "Big Show" experience. Of course, the pictures can't match actually being there. But at least you'll know that there's a guy in a gorilla costume dancing with the performers and doing something vaguely disconcerting to Kingfish on stage.

I suppose that the first thing you'll notice is that people are in costume. Of course, the performers are in costume according to the theme of the show, but there are many in the audience who also dress up. It's not mandatory, but burlesque is one of the interactive entertainment options out there, so attendees do like to get into the fun themselves.

The overall experience is one of silly fun. Hubba Hubba Revue tends to play this aspect up just a bit more than other burlesque shows in the area, perhaps because they have funny fat guys as emcees. As with most good things, though, the producers and performers put a lot of serious work into the shows. They'll put together video snippets to project on the screen, design signs to hang around the DNA Lounge, have a whole crew to organize the show. The performers will put in hours and hours of work choosing music, choreographing an act, making their costumes, rehearsing, and doing much more. As I mentioned in one of my Twitter/Blogger posts, it's pretty impressive how they put together a four-hour show. They're so organized that they're already working on the August show!

Also in the pictures you can see the layout of the club. At http://sfweekly.com/slideshow/view/6331897/19, you can see the band, La Plebe, performing on stage as the audience watches from the main floor and the upper level. Also as I mentioned in a previous post, it's a different experience depending on where you stand in the club. The performers and more hardcore fans stand near the stage on the main level. So things tend to be a bit more raucous there. Along the railing on the upper level, audience members are still attentive, but tend to be more subdued. It's like most shows in larger venues in that respect.

The shows do get good crowds, as you can see at http://sfweekly.com/slideshow/view/6331897/21. There will be several hundreds of people in the audience throughout the evening. Some people come early, some late. Some leave early, some leave late. There are always a lot of people to bump into as you move around the club, though, on the way to the loo. Ha ha.

Usually, the show begins at 10pm with the band taking the stage. Just before that at 9:30, usually Brian of Swing Goth gives some free dance lessons upstairs. After the band finishes their set at around 11. There's a 15 minute intermission while the crew clears the stage. Then the first half of burlesque begins. After about an hour of performances, there is another 15 minute intermission. Some of the cast, crew and audience members socialize outside and you can mingle amongst them, as I sometimes do. Then there's about another hour of performances, which finish up around 2am, give or take. Then there's dancing on the main floor. People will slowly filter out of the club, and you can watch the performers stream out with their costumes, instruments, and props in tow.

It really is a grand way to spend a Friday evening. If you go, take some earplugs if you have sensitive hearing. The band can be loud, though it's pretty much the same as going to a rock concert. If you forget, there are free earplugs at the coat check upstairs. You don't need to dress up, but you may have more fun if you do. Bring a date, bring a friend, bring a stranger you met on Craigslist. Ha ha! But really, burlesque is a social thing, so you'll notice that most audience members come in groups. Any way you come, however, you'll have a great time.

Hmm... Why do I think Kingfish and Eddie would have a joke about that last statement? ;-)

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of April 20, 2009

It's a bit quiet this week in terms of amount of shows, but there are some quality ones upcoming. Bombshell Betty and her Burlequeteers will be at Uptown Hubba Hubba on Monday along with Fromagique. The Hot Pink Feathers will be helping to kick off Bay Area National Dance Week in Union Square. The weekly Red Hots Burlesque show will be on Friday evening at El Rio. And the Diamond Daggers are presenting a book release party/show on Saturday at Fat City. They'll have lots of quality performers there. And maybe Lady Monster will twirl her fire tassels! Only one way to find out....

• Monday, April 20, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. It's time for Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers and Fromagique! Join the fun and frivolity with Bombshell Betty, Holly Highbeams, Sneak-A-Peek Sally, Red Velvet, If-N-Wendy, and Tiger Von Klaus along with the cheesy band! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Friday, April 24: Bay Area National Dance Week Kick-Off w/Hot Pink Feathers and others at Union Square in San Francisco. Join Queen Kellita, the Hot Pink Feathers, and the Hot Pink Feathers All-Star Band as they lead a conga line at 12:45pm. The official kick-off event. Free. All ages.
  


• Also Friday: 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, April 25: Femme Follies at Fat City in SF, 314 11th Street. The Official Bay Area Book Release Party for Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities. Featuring performances from Simone de la Getto, Jukie Sunshine, Kentucky Fried Woman & Savory Sweet, Alotta Boutte, Vixen Noir, Celestina Pearl & Meliza Banales, Shawna Virago, Lady Monster, Twilight Vixen Revue, Dirty Phoenix, DJ Chelsea Starr, Femcee Amelia Mae Paradise and many more of the gals featured in the book. With music, art and fashion Doors at 9pm, show at 10:30. $12-20 sliding scale, 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.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, April 20, 2009

After a totally kick-ass weekend with Viva la Revolucion on Friday and Booze Broads and Hotrods on Saturday, you'd think that the Hubba Hubbas would take a vacation. Maybe find a tropical island and lay on the beach drinking a cold one.

Ha! No way! They're back already on Monday to start off your week the right way. With more booze and broads! Minus the hotrods, unless you see some parked along Telegraph Avenue outside of the Uptown. Heh. Besides, they have more fun and more drinks during their shows!

Hubba Hubba Revue returns to the beautiful 5-1-0 this Monday night with another visit by those brassy Bay Area Troubadours, FROMAGIQUE! And what would a night of the tighest brass in show business be without the slinky, shimmering accompaniment of BOMBSHELL BETTY'S BURLESQUETEERS?

MONDAY, April 20th, Come See!

BOMBSHELL BETTY!
Holly Highbeamz!
Sneak-a-Peek Sally!
Red Velvet!
If-N-Wendy!
Tiger Von Klaus!

Live music by Fromagique! featuring
Michelle Pliner
Randy Johnson
Patina DeCopper
Ezeliel Sudonimo
Rusty 2.0
Jimi Jat

hosted by your favorite drunks/MC's, Kingfish & Eddie!


All for just FIVE BUCKS!


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

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


Pasties, and other merch for sale as well!
http://www.Bombshellbettydance.com
http://www.myspace.com/fromagique


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

It's a different experience on the upper level. The show is a lot louder downstairs where the speakers are aimed. Fans more into the show.

These shows are impressive. They have vendors, sponsors, mini posters as decorations. La plebe has finished their set. Burlesque soon!

It's the first twitter-blogger simulcast live from hubba hubba revue: Viva la revolucion! @ the dna lounge in sf. If i set it up right...

Sugar Shack SF returns on Friday, May 1, 2009

Lady Satan has let me know that Sugar Shack SF will be back on Friday, May 1, 2009. Yay! And guess who is hosting. Yes, it's that Evil Doctor/Colonel/"Little Bobo" Kingfish of Hubba Hubba Revue! And it's a pajama party to boot! :-P

Sugar Shack SF

It's a pajama party! 100% vinyl dj's spinning the finest in 60's rock, girl groups, garage, & R'n'B! Shimmy-shaking burlesque and go-go dancers!

Friday, May 1, 2009
9pm until after hours
DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, SF
$10 in street clothes;
$7 in pajamas or before 11pm
21+ w/ID



Recent New York transplant, Lady Satan Sugar Shack (NY) and Los Angeles relocated Ruby White Burlesque-A-Go-Go (LA) join forces with DJ extraordinaire, Sergio Iglesias (Teenage Dance Craze, “Best Underground Dance Party”- SF Bay Guardian), DJ Matt Bonar, the mastermind behind the 7-plus years running party, 1964!, and SF legend Russell Quann (The Mummies) to co-produce San Francisco’s favorite 60s dance party and burlesque show, Sugar Shack! This 60’s themed pajama party features performances by the Original Sin herself Lady Satan, the Goddamn Adorable Ruby White, sweet southern sexpot RunAround Sue (Sugar Shack NY/Richmond, VA.), kitten with a whip Honey Lawless,blonde bombshell Pin Key Lee (Kiss Que C'est), and the bawdy beauty Miss Mae Western (Kiss Que C'est). Of course the undeniable emcee of the evening is none other than Kingfish! Of Hubba Hubba Revue (“Best Burlesque Show in 2008”-East Bay Express).. So put on your pjs and be prepare to be shaken and stirred!!


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

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, April 17, 2009

Hey hey hey! It'll be Friday, so it's your time to play! Head on down to the El Rio for a happy hour you'll really enjoy! Join Dottie Lux as she welcomes... Ferosha Titties! Whoa, tiger!

Red Hots Burlesque Brings you Another Fabulous Week!!
Friday April 17th 7:30 pm SHARP

El Rio 3158 Mission Street
Hosted by Dottie Lux
With Performances by Kitty Von Quimm, The Diamond Daggers, Ruby White, Ashley Lopez and introducing Ferosha Titties!

Red Hots Burlesque celebrated one year at El Rio in February and they've been seeing sold out shows since the new year! Enjoy this highly acclaimed show, you know if you miss one week, you'll be kicking yourself!

About our debut performer:
"Ferosha Titties (a real girl) lipped ... but acted so drunk." San Francisco Bay Times

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


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

Yay for lipping while acting so drunk! You too can do it this Friday at El Rio in the Mission! ;-)

Hubba Hubba Revue: Viva la Revolucion! and Booze Broads and Hotrods

Those Hubba Hubba people are keeping busy! on Friday night, April 17, 2009, they're gonna be involved in a revolution! Then, on Saturday, they're going rockabilly!

Hubba Hubba Revue: VIVA LA REVOLUCION!

Friday, April 17th, 9PM

Rise up, Brothers & Sisters! Our BURLESQUE freedom-fighters are poised to bring down the corrupt government of the proud but tiny nation of San Bananador!

Join us Friday, April 17th, at DNA Lounge, as our Senorita Soldaderas reveal a SEXY COUP D'ETAT during the grand celebration in honor of the vile dictator, El Presidente Juan Baptista Maximilian "Little Bobo" Kingfish, and his military strongman, Generalissimo Eduardo Fartez!

Come for the FIESTA! Stay for the REVOLUTION!

SEE! Revolutionary Comedy & Burlesque with:

LA CHOLITA! (Miss Viva Las Vegas, 2007!)
Bunny Pistol!
Lee Presson!
Miss Balla Fire!
Kiki Bomb!
Prof. Shimmy!
Claire Bear!
Lola Vauntz!
Honey Lawless
Riff Ditties!
Honeysuckle Moses!
Little Miss Never!
Josie Starre!
Sparkly Devil!
Miss Mae Western!
Honey LeBang!
The Twilight Vixen Revue!
Citty Rich!
Milkshake!
Your Little Chernobyl!

...and The Hubba Hubba Go-Go Senoritas!


LIVE! Revolution Rock with:

LA PLEBE!

http://www.laplebe.com/


GRINGO 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, with special guest rug-cutter, Senor Justin!


Hubba Hubba Revue: !VIVA LA REVOLUCION!
Friday, April 17th, 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.hubbahubbarevue.com


HELP SPREAD THE REVOLUTION, AMIGOS!

Olé! After the revolution in The City, the guys and gals move down the Peninsula to the Clarion Hotel be the airport. And what do you think of when you hear booze, broads, and hotrods? I think of sASSy Hotbuns! And she'll be there along with Bunny Pistol, Sparkly Devil, and Miss Balla Fire! And your favorite drunks, Kingfish and Eddie, of course.

Bombshell's 11th Booze Broads and Hotrods!

All day rockabilly festival and pre 1965 car show!

• Jack Rabbit Slim (U.K.)
• Delta Bombers (Las Vegas)
• Texas Steve and the Git Gone Trio (Alameda)
• 1/4 Mile Combo (Sonoma County)
• Charlie Roman and the Teenage Werewolves (San Francisco)
• Royal Deuces (Oakland)
• Hi-Rhythm Hustlers (Alameda)

Burlesque by: Hubba!Hubba! Revue at 11:30pm

• Bunny Pistol
• Miss Balla Fire
• sASSy Hotbuns
• Sparkly Devil

Special Guest DJs:

• DJ Satoshi (Los Angeles)
• DJ Tanoa "Samoa Boy" (Alameda)

$20, must be 21+ to receive wristbands. See website below for infomation and advance tickets (til April 15).


http://www.boozebroadsandhotrods.net/

Fan dancing class with Delilah, Sunday, April 19, 2009

Join international burlesque star Delilah as she teaches to fan dancing! She's an incredible performer with a graceful ethos which belies a naughty sense of humor. Plus she's really handy with the fans! :-D

I think I've read that she'll be headed to Vancouver and the U.K. soon, so catch her class with Red Hots Burlesque's School of Shimmy before she leaves for her tour of exotic locales.

Fan Dancing with School of Shimmy: Burlesque Classes

Whether you are a novice or a professional, Delilah's fan dancing class will benefit you. Beginners will gain confidence and poise, performers will have the opportunity to refine their stage craft. Even if you are not interested in performing, fan dancing provides an incredible and fun workout for your upper arms (and all over)!

In this class we will focus on hiding, revealing, tantalizing and teasing the audience. In addition to learning the fundamentals of working with fans, we will also touch on staging, movement, gesture and expression, bringing it all together to encompass all you need to create a glamorous and confident stage presence. Learn to use your face and your body to create different moods, from vampy to campy! Learn how to work the stage to incredible effect!

You are welcome to bring your own fans, or anything else that can be used as a substitute. Bring high heel shoes comfortable to dance in and easy to remove (or ballet slippers), and comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.

April 19th
6-8PM
$30 (tickets online at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/62913)

Added 4/16/09: Ticket price clarification, courtesy of Dottie Lux from her comment below:

Regular tickets are $30. Deposits through Brown Paper Tickets are $15. Discounts for groups of 3 or more or for students taking other classes are available. There is also a discounted rate for performers. Email redhotsburlesque@gmail.com with any questions.

Center For Sex & Culture
1519 Mission Street between 11th and South Van Ness
San Francisco, CA, 94103

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.

No deposit needed for class, however 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 June 5th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com
http://www.delilahburlesque.com
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/62913

300th Post and Black Widows this Saturday, April 18, 2009

Wow! This 300th post sort of snuck up on me! It's hard to believe that so much time has gone by, and the SFBR is approaching its one year anniversary in a month. We'll have more celebratory stuff then, but it has sort of amazed me that the SFBR has made it to 300 posts! :-)

Alright. Now to more information about an upcoming show!

The Black Widows have changed their MySpace account to www.myspace.com/blackwidowsf. I didn't realize they created a new account, so I lost touch with them until I met Tricksie Treat at February's Dr. Sketchy's. She's a real doll! :-D. I guess they lost the password to the old account. Heh. But they do have a show coming up this Saturday! Here are the details:

The Black Widows
San Francisco's original gothic strip revue.

Saturday, April 18th: Akasha's Birthday Celebration

Pole dancing and private dances!

Featuring...
Natalie
Tricksie Treat
Akasha
Vivien Noxious
Tempest
Princess
Meshuganah
Miss Maxine
DJs FACT.50 & Death Boy


The Uptown
1928 Telegraph
Oakland, CA
$10, 21+ w/ID


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

So if you're not on the Peninsula for the 11th Annual Booze Broads and Hotrods show at the Clarion in Millbrae, check out this show in the East Bay!

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of April 13, 2009

Check it out! Still lots of shows to choose from this week, topped off by the big Hubba Hubba Revue show on Friday night. Always a great time out!

• Monday, April 13, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Hop on into the Uptown to see Ariyana La Fey, Chi Chis del Fuego, Raven, Juicy D. Light, Riff Ditties, Jane BondEdge, Josie Starre, and Kitty von Quimm!! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Friday, April 17: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. This week Dottie Lux brings you Kitty Von Quimm, The Diamond Daggers, Ruby White, Ashley Lopez and introducing Ferosha Titties! Meowrrr!! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: Hubba Hubba Revue: Viva La Revolucion! at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Join vile dictator, El Presidente Juan Baptista Maximilian "Little Bobo" Kingfish, and his military strongman, Generalissimo Eduardo Fartez!, as Senorita Soldaderas reveal a SEXY COUP D'ETAT during the grand celebration! Featuring La Cholita (Miss Viva Las Vegas, 2007!), Bunny Pistol, Lee Presson, Miss Balla Fire, Kiki Bomb, Prof. Shimmy, Claire Bear, Lola Vauntz, Honey Lawless, Riff Ditties, Honeysuckle Moses, Little Miss Never, Josie Starre, Sparkly Devil, Miss Mae Western, Honey LeBang, The Twilight Vixen Revue, Citty Rich, Milkshake, and Your Little Chernobyl! Music from La Plebe! Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $10-15 (advance $12 tickets at http://www.dnalounge.com/), 21+ w/ID.


• Saturday, April 18: Bombshell's 11th Booze Broads and Hotrods! at The Clarion Hotel in Millbrae, 410 East Millbrae Avenue. See lots of hotrods, dance the night away, drink up, and watch the purrrty dancers of Hubba Hubba Revue! Rockabilly festival! 3pm to 1am. $20, 21+ w/ID to purchase and receive a wristband.


• Sunday, April 19: Debauchery at White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6555 Telegraph Avenue. Debauchery -- A stripclub for queers of all genders! Doors at 7, Show at 8. $5-15 cover; all proceeds benefit organizations working in the queer community. 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

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, April 13, 2009

Well, if you're the Easter Bunny or one of its associates, you're probably pooped from having to hide all those eggs. Running from house to house, park to park, your legs are probably sore from so much hopping! But look at it this way, you're free to do as you please for another year! And what better way to start relaxing and having fun than by seeing a burlesque show? And Kingfish and Eddie are looking for you this Monday night in Oakland!

Howdy Friends!

Spring has sprung, and the Easter Bunny has hung up his basket for yet another year! What better way to celebrate Spring in full Swing than a night loaded with sexy dancing girls??


For MONDAY, April 13th, we've got:

ARIYANA LA FEY
Chi Chis del Fuego!
Raven!
Juicy D. Light!
Riff Ditties!
Jane BondEdge!
Josie Starre!
Kitty von Quimm!
Savage Man-Beast, 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 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

Just a tip if you are the Easter Bunny. Be sure you stay away from Zip, the Savage Man-Beast. Ya never know what he'll do to a lil bunny after a night of drinking! Hehe.

Easter Sunday 2009 burlesquey-type events

Usually during the week I receive notification of events I hadn't been aware of or missed previously, and I'll toss them up on the calendar and/or post them here in the blog. This week, there are two events on Easter Sunday that have come to my attention.

Kitten on the Keys, sainted Tickle Me Ivories by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, will be performing at their "3oth Anniversary, Easter" celebration on Sunday, April 12, in Dolores Park. SF Boylesque and others will be performing also.

"Nun World Order-Easter in the Park" on Sunday, April 12 at
12:00pm.

Event: Nun World Order-Easter in the Park
"30th Anniversary, Easter"
What: Concert
Host: SPI, Inc.
Start Time: Sunday, April 12 at 12:00pm
End Time: Sunday, April 12 at 4:00pm
Where: Dolores Park
Free!

Come celebrate 30 years with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on EASTER Sunday! Dolores Park FREE!

Kitten on the Keys' set just grew to include such fabulous guests acts as the return of the gender bending 1920's duo THE MUDDFLAPPERS! Miss Rodney Austin the Chick with the Great Big D..k...

Get twitterpated with the MUDDFLAPPERS and do the Bunny Hop with the gorgeous guys of SF BOYLESQUE!

Kitten and pals go on at 12:30 main stage Dolores Park.

Other acts include Polkacide!


http://www.thesisters.org/

Also on Sunday is Spookshow-A-Go-Go: Reefer Madness at The Stud in SF. Featuring Scotty the Blue Bunny! Those kids are such traditional, religious conservatives, aren't they?

Lux-Killmore Entertainment presents We've Got Reefer Madness!

...an evening of chicks and flicks on April 12th @ 7:00 pm at The Stud. Lux Killmore has officially gone mad and MONTHLY! They've found a new home at The Stud and you can catch their buxotic and erotic performances and films every 2nd Sunday. For their inauguration, Lux Killmore celebrates Easter and the revisiting of Jesus Christ by dedicating the evening to one of the crowning inspirations to many artists through out the years, from Jefferson Airplane to Snoop Dogg. We proudly declare, "We've got Reefer Madness!" Join us for an intoxicating evening sure to bring a buzz! We always provide free snacks and goodies and this month's treats will be extra special.

Lux Killmore presents We've Got Reefer Madness
Easter Sunday, April 12th @ 7:00pm

The Stud 399 9th Street
Admission: $7
Full Bar, 21+ w/ID

with ID Two Films: Val Killmore's "High Holidaze" (RT 10mins) and "Reefer Madness" (1936, as colorized by Legend Films RT 67 mins)

Live Burlesque Performances by: Juicy D. Light, Dottie Lux, Miss Honey Penny, Alotta Boutte and MORE MORE MORE!

Hosted by: Scotty the Blue Bunny

What better way to celebrate Easter than with The Big Blue Bunny? Stoned!


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

Spookshow-A-Go-Go has become a monthly event to be held at The Stud, so keep an eye out for future shows!

And Happy Easter, everyone! :-)

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, April 10, 2009

It's Friday, so it's time for Red Hots Burlesque! Start off the weekend the right way with lots of BBQ, booze, and burlesque for your happy hour. And this week, RHB welcomes guest performers Miss Glory Pearl from the United Kingdom, and Paco Fish from New York City. Let's give them a rousing welcome to San Francisco!

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *Our home town hotties welcome visitors from NYC and England*

Please come to "The Hottest Happy Hour in the Bay" for a very special evening with 2 first time performers to the Red Hots stage. We're packing the dressing room so it's up to you to pack the house. Dottie Lux guides you through the gaggle of gams and team of tatas! We're honored to have Kentucky Fried Woman-- hot and saucy meow meow--Simone De La Ghetto--bumps and grinds--Bunny Pistol--hops into your heart and please welcome Paco Fish (NYC) and Miss Glory Pearl

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 , April 10th 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 performers:

From Miss Glory Pearl:
Trained in theatre, classical and modern dance, I am a pole dancer and aerial acrobat (static trapeze, aerial hoop and tissu) whose acts combine a unique blend of classic burlesque and jaw-dropping aerial. I am the UK’s leading Burly-Pole artist and can be found teaching pole dance and burlesque for Cardiostriptease in Kent and the Pole Dancing School in London.

From Paco Fish:
Paco Fish thrives on duality. The cabaret-performing alter ego of Paul Galbraith, a cytogenetics technologist by day, Paco Fish is a dynamic performer of spoken and physical comedy, burlesque, circus, and any other medium where he can find a stage. Most of Paco’s characters exist in multiple worlds at the same time and his acts are visual representations of the transitions between different, but coexisting realities. Whether playing the aggressive lion with a heart (and thong) of gold, the go-go dancer working part time as the Grim Reaper (also with a thong of gold), or the bride of indeterminate gender, Paco dismantles assumptions and defies convention with humor and passion.


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

Little Minsky's for Thursday, April 9, 2009

Yay! Little Minsky's has published their lineup for this week's show. So without further ado, here is what you can expect at Club Deluxe this Thursday!

LITTLE MINSKY'S FOR APRIL-

Ladies and gents, get ready to let the good times roll at Little Minsky's with a hot line-up of fresh new faces and familiar felines. A warm welcome back to The Kitties, a long-time San Francisco troupe recently rechristened after some rather peculiar circumstances. And several first time Minsky performances from the fabulous and feathery Marie La Faux, Kiss Me Kate and Erin Mahoney. Toe tappin' rag time ditties from The Dimestore Dandy and yet more burlesque beauties including The Flying Fox, Miss de Mina, Bunny Pistol and Ophelia Coeur de Noir. And of course the Deluxe mixologists are on hand to take care of your other intoxicating whims. See you at the bar...

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LITTLE MINSKY'S PERFORMANCES BY

The Kitties

The Dimestore Dandy

The Flying Fox

Miss de Mina

Marie La Faux

Bunny Pistol

Ophelia Coeur de Noir

Kiss Me Kate

Erin Mahoney

DJAaron (Church of Sinatra)

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Little Minsky's

THURSDAY, APRIL 9

9:00pm - 2:00am, Show at 10:00pm

Club Deluxe, 1511 Haight at Ashbury, San Francisco

$5, 21 and up.

and resident DJ Oran


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

Clown Burlesque breast cancer benefit in Santa Cruz this Saturday, April 11, 2009

Now may be an excellent time to start making plans for the weekend! Since the rain should be ending by Thursday, this weekend is supposed to be party cloudy, which means the sun should be coming back strong. And this Saturday in Santa Cruz, there will be a Clown Burlesque Extravaganza!

That's right. Not too far from the world-famous Boardwalk, you'll be able to see some quality burlesque in Santa Cruz! All of this will be a benefit for breast cancer, honoring local burlesque legend, Madame E! Check out this jam-packed lineup of clowns. ;)

Clown Burlesque Extravaganza!
Saturday, Apr 11 8:00p
at 418 Project, 418 Front Street, Santa Cruz, CA



$15 general admission, tickets available in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59814

18 and older

One Night Only! All previous shows sold out!
What has 17 legs, 17,000 sequins, 17.5 beehive wigs, 7 Red Rubber Nipple Covers, an April in Paris love affair, pirate pathos, and scantily clad clown comedy? You guessed it.....the Clown Burlesque Extravaganza! This is a benefit for breast cancer, honoring local Living Legend of Burlesque, Madame E.

Featuring:

Clown Celebrity Iman
Miss Balla Fire
Bunny Pistol
Little Eyeful
Cupcake
The Infamous BLaM JeTs
Josie Starre
Naughty Nurse Alice
Dr. Wasabi’s Fickle Tickle Clinic
Hut-Ho: Manly Moments
The Ludicrous City Lickers
Burlesque La Moustache Je T'aime
Mouthful of Murth
The Gelastic Fantastic Balloon Popping Daddies
and the Girl Next Door!

Come in Clown or Burlesque Costume!


http://clownburlesque.com
http://www.the418.org

That's right! Spend the day enjoying the sun on the beach, riding rides and playing games. Have some dinner nearby, then head over to 418 Front Street for an awesome evening of clown burlesque. How perfect is that? ;-)

Upcoming School of Shimmy Classes for April-May 2009

It looks like Dottie Lux's School of Shimmy is going well. I do believe that her third term of classes for the year is coming up!

It looks like she's got some great guest teachers this term. Delilah will teach fan dancing. Kentucky Fried Woman and Virgina Suicide will teach a class on gender bending. It should be noted that you can take classes individually if you don't want to take them all at once. If you want to be in the showcase, though, please read the paragraph in italics below.

Her last class of newbies made their debut at Red Hots Burlesque last Friday. Would you like to be on that stage on June 5 at the El Rio? Then read on!

Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy
April 19th, 23rd, 27th & May 7th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 28th Showcase June 5th


Classes are held at The Center For Sex and Culture
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. No deposit needed for class, however 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 June 5th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.


April 19th 6-8pm Fan Dancing With Delilah: Whether you are a novice or a professional, Delilah's fan dancing class will benefit you. Beginners will gain confidence and poise, performers will have the opportunity to refine their stage craft. Even if you are not interested in performing, fan dancing provides an incredible and fun workout for your upper arms (and all over)! In this class we will focus on hiding, revealing, tantalising and teasing the audience. In addition to learning the fundamentals of working with fans, we will also touch on staging, movement, gesture and expression, bringing it all together to encompass all you need to create a glamorous and confident stage presence. Learn to use your face and your body to create different moods, from vampy to campy! Learn how to work the stage to incredible effect! You are welcome to bring your own fans, or anything else that can be used as a substitute. Bring high heel shoes comfortable to dance in and easy to remove (or ballet slippers), and comfortable clothes that are easy to move in.
www.delilahburlesque.com www.myspace.com/bangbangvariety

April 23rd 7-9pm 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.

April 27th 7-9pm Pastie Making and Tassel: How do they do it?! Impress and amaze with the art of tassel twirling. In the first hour we will go over the history of tassel twirling and you will make your very own pair of pasties with tassels. No materials fees. Supplies will be provided, but if you have a pair of scissors and/or a hot glue gun; bring it! The second hour of class will teach you those much desired and sought out moves to get those tatas-a-twirlin'! We will go over several different methods and find which option works best for you. Be prepared to wear pasties on your body. The class is a safe and respectful environment where students should feel free to toss their inhibitions aside.

May 7th 7-9pm 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.

May 11th 7-9pm Hair and Make-up Intensive: Learn how to apply fake lashes, accentuate your look, use hair pieces and wigs. We've all heard the saying "It's costs a lot of money to look this cheap!" well it doesn't have to. Join in this class where you're given the best places to find bargains and even learn how to make the most of what you already have!

May 17th 6-8pm 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.

May 18th 7-9pm Gender Bending and Burlesque: Kentucky Fried Woman and Virginia Suicide guest teach this class that delves into the worlds of gender-play and performance. Boys who are girls who are girls who are boys. It's in us all, tap into yours.

May 28th 7-9pm 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 2-13-09) stage that very week. Tim Wells is on hand to take your posed or live photo!

June 5th, 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 for Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Ah, they say April showers will bring May flowers. If you want to see some dancing and joyous flowery feminine beauties before May, however, simply head on down to Annie's Social Club on Wednesday to see Bunny Pistol's Barbary Coast Burlesque!

Spring has arrived!!

Barbary Coast Burlesque Presents a night celebrating joy and laughter!!



Starring
Alotta Boutte
Josie Starre
Delilah
Isis Star
Diamond Daggers
Bunny Pistol
sASSy Hotbuns

Our Host: Comedian, Rusty Mahakian

All of this beautiful entertainment for just $5, 21+ w/ID
On April 8th
Show at 8pm
Annies Social club
917 Folsom St @ 5th


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

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of April 6, 2009

Things are really heating up. There's been a plethora of shows lately, and this week is not exception. In addition to the weekly and monthly shows, there's a breast cancer benefit show in Santa Cruz on Saturday honoring Living Legend of Burlesque, Madame E! The weather should clear up by then, so you could hang out on the Boardwalk during the day, then head over to the show in the evening. But they say past shows have sold out, so get your tickets early!

• Monday, April 6, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Celebrate the coming of spring in Oakland by watching dancing girls and your favorite drunken emcees Kingfish and Eddie. See The Flying Fox, Delilah, Sparkly Devil, Madam Chartreuse, sASSy Hotbuns, Miss Balla Fire, Bootsy LaRue, and McPuzo & Trotsky! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Wednesday, April 8: Barbary Coast Burlesque at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco, 917 Folsom Street. With spring comes joy and laughter! Come celebrate with Alotta Boutte, Josie Starre, Delilah, Isis Star, Diamond Daggers, Bunny Pistol, and sASSy Hotbuns, with host comedian Rusty Mahakian. Show at 8pm. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Thursday, April 9: 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 10. $5, 21+ w/ID.
  

• Friday, April 3: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. This week Dottie Lux brings you Miss Glory Pearl--Burly-Pole artist and aerial acrobat-- from the UK, along with Paco Fish from NYC. They're joined by Kentucky Fried Woman, Bunny Pistol, and Simone de la Getto! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.


• Saturday, April 11:Clown Burlesque Extravaganza: Benefit for Breast Cancer at 418 Project in Santa Cruz, 418 Front Street. What has 17 legs, 17,000 sequins, 17.5 beehive wigs, 7 Red Rubber Nipple Covers, an April in Paris love affair, pirate pathos, and scantily clad clown comedy? You guessed it.....the Clown Burlesque Extravaganza! This is a benefit for breast cancer, honoring local Living Legend of Burlesque, Madame E. Featuring Clown Celebrity Iman, Miss Balla Fire, Bunny Pistol, Little Eyeful, Cupcake, The Infamous BLaM JeTs, Josie Starre, Naughty Nurse Alice, Dr. Wasabi’s Fickle Tickle Clinic, Hut-Ho: Manly Moments, The Ludicrous City Lickers, Burlesque La Moustache Je T'aime, Mouthful of Murth, The Gelastic Fantastic Balloon Popping Daddies and the Girl Next Door! Come in Clown or Burlesque Costume! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8. $15, 18 or older only. Tickets available in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59814.

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, April 6, 2009

Spring is in the air, and it's time for a young man's (or lady's) fancy to turn to...dancing girls in pasties! Join your favorite two drunken fat guys for laughs, naughtiness, and a grand old good time at the Uptown in Oakland on Monday night!

Howdy Friends!

April showers bring May flowers! but do you know what else they bring? Sexy burlesque girls!

Come on down to Oakland's own UPTOWN CLUB Monday, April 6th, and we'll put the step in your Spring!

MONDAY, April 6th, we've got!

THE FLYING FOX!
Delilah!
Sparkly Devil!
Madam Chartreuse!
sASSy Hotbuns!
Miss Balla Fire!
Bootsy LaRue!
McPuzo & Trotsky!
Savage Man-Beast, Zip the What-Is-It?

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


ALL FOR A RECESSION-PROOF *FIVE BUCKS!*

Door 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

Last chance to see Kitten on the Keys' "Does This Piano..." on Sunday, April 5, 2009

I was fortunate enough to snare the last ticket to Kitten's show last night. If you're a fan of Kitten, or if you just love a rowdy, profane, rambunctious, hilarious good time, then ya gotta see this show!

From her childhood in the East Bay liturgical dancing, to her experiences with drugs and Courtney Love, to her marriage with a guy who ends up leaving her for a woman who eats out of a dog bowl, to finally accepting herself as she is, Kitten finds the bawdy humor in all of it. I'm not sure if I got all of her stories straight, so you'll just have to see the show for yourself! She sure does have a lot of stories to tell....

It's actually quite a courageous performance. Kitten puts herself out there, insecurities, wardrobe malfunctions and all. She is quite brilliant. The more I see her perform, the more I appreciate her talent and abilities. Of course, I'm a bit biased because she's a buddy. Others have given her glowing reviews, though, so there's quite a few of us who have become Kitten fans.

The show begins at 2pm, but get there early to get a good seat!

Sunday, April 5, 2009
2pm
$15-20, 18 years and older
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/56774
Mama Calizo´s Voice Factory
1519 Mission St. (Van Ness & 11th Sts.), in SF 94103

Cabaret de Nude this Sunday, April 5, 2009: Kellita, Bunny, Cherry, and more!

Welcome back Vixen Noir and Simone de la Getto from their far-ranging travels! They're the people who bring you Cabaret de Nude at the Stud Bar the first Sunday of the month when they're not traveling! They've got a wonderfully fabulous lineup this month. Miss Cherry Galette! Bunny Pistol! Kellita! Ophelia! And others! Wowee! So if ya see the show, you'll be entertained, for sure!

GettoNoir Productions Presents…
Cabaret DéNude
a lezzi queer girl & tranny Strip Club

Vixen Noir, just back from her Australian Tour, and Simone de la Getto, fresh off the Sex Workers Art Show Tour Bus are back and hotter, funnier, twisted and sexier than ever!

To kick off your spring just right, we’ll turn up the heat to a fever hot pitch with performances by some of the most erotic, kickass, talented artists from the Bay Area and beyond! Burlesque, Striptease, Performance Art, Comedy, Spoken Word, Poetry, Song and more! And for a good dose of the Down & Dirty, our go-go dancers, Lady Shadow and Genatalia, will keep you WET, while resident DJ Ms. Jackson and guest DJ Kali B. spin some of the sexiest music on the planet!

SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2009
@ The Stud Bar,
399 9th Street, SF CA 94103
6pm – midnight, Show at 7:30
Cover: $8 bef 7; $10 after
21+ w/ID

Featuring…
Ms. Cherry Galette ~ Hapa Hardcore (Lady Fantastique and Princess Ponypants) ~ Ms. Vera DeVille ~ Bunny Pistol ~ Thisway/Thatway ~ Ophelia ~ and Kellita along with performances by your hostesses, Vixen Noir and Simone de la Getto!

DON’T FORGET TO BRING YOUR EXTRA DOLLARS, TIPPING IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PERFORMING, GO-GO DANCING OR DJing AT CABARET DÉNUDE? Send us an email to vixen_noir@hotmail.com or visit http://myspace.com/gettonoirproductions.


http://www.myspace.com/gettonoirproductions
http://www.studsf.com

Burlesque n' Brass with Hot Pink Feathers and Blue Bone Express, Saturday, April 4, 2009

It's the first Saturday of the month, so if you're in the East Bay, head on over to Cafe Van Kleef for some showgirl samba burlesque and quality jazz:

BURLESQUE N' BRASS

CAFE VAN KLEEF
1621 Telegraph in Oakland

Saturday 4/4
Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30 sharp
$10, 21+ w/ID

HPF & Blue Bone Express with Guest Host: Lt. Glitter!!!
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!

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

Fou Fou Ha!'s "Out of Order", April 3 -5, 2009

Just an update concerning the dates of that show. I received a response from Mama Calizo's Voice Factory, and "Out of Order" will be performed by Fou Fou Ha! this Friday through Sunday, April 3 through 5, at 8pm. The dates on the MCVF website are incorrect.

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, April 3, 2009

Still no definitive word yet for the dates of Fou Fou Ha!'s "Out of Order," but there is a certainty that Red Hots Burlesque will be tonight at 7:30pm!

Red Hots Burlesque Brings you The School of Shimmy Graduates

Friday April 3rd 7:30 pm SHARP
El Rio 3158 Mission Street
With Debut performances by Nikki Sparx, Miss LL VaJayJay, Ivana Stroker, Clammy Faye and welcome back Neely Sparkle Hosted By Dottie Lux

These performers have been primping and practicing and now they're ready to show it all to you. Come out and support this virgins.
Help them pop their burlesque cherries!


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

Yay for new graduates! Congratulations! :-)

Kitten on the Keys and Fou Fou Ha! this weekend

Kitten on the Keys and Fou Fou Ha! both have shows this weekend at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory. Kitten's show, "Does This Piano Make My Ass Look Big?" (previous post) is at 8pm on Friday and Saturday, April 3 and 4, and at 2pm on Sunday, April 5. This is the last weekend to see her show, so don't miss it!

I may need to correct this past Monday's post. The Mama Calizo's Voice Factory website (www.voicefactorysf.org) lists the dates for Fou Fou Ha!'s "Out of Order" (previous post) as being April 5-7. Yet Fou Fou Ha!'s website (www.foufouha.com) lists the shows as being April 3-5, as does the Brown Paper Tickets page (http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/59785). I've sent an email out to the artists and the venue, so I'll let you know which set of dates is the correct ones once I get a response. I've a hunch that the shows are April 3-5, though.

First Friday Follies and the Art of Deneane Niebergall, Friday, April 3, 2009

It's the first Friday of the month, so what does that mean? Yes! It's time for First Friday Follies and Oakland Art Murmur, which is the art walk. Only you murmur while walking. Just kidding! There is a map of the Art Murmur at www.oaklandartmurmur.com/pages/Jmap/Jmap.php. The Stork Club is near the Buzz Gallery on Telegraph Avenue.

But before we get to the FFF lineup, Deneane Niebergall of the Burlesqueteers has new work as part of a four person show, "Surface Tension," which has an opening reception from 6pm to 9. So before you head out to the Stork Club for FFF, check out the Chandra Cerrito Contemporary at 25 Grand Avenue, upper level. It's just a few blocks away. Click the link for a map. And say hi to Deneane!

Alrighty, without further ado, here is what you can expect at the Stork Club!

First Friday Follies

Hello party peeps! It is already time for First Friday Follies! As usual, we have an amazing line up for you!

Chi Chis del Fuego! Do the Prince lyrics , "Girl, u got an ass like I never seen..." mean anything to you? Oh, they will once you've seen Chi Chis del Fuego!

Bombshell Betty! Burlesque entrepreneur and innovator extraordinaire! Red Hot solo performances!

Kitty Von Quim! Of Rubenesque Burlesque fame...solo performances to rock your socks off!

Juicy D. Light! Also of Rubenesque Burlesque! She's gonna shake, shimmy, wiggle and jiggle her sexy way into your hearts!! Yowza!

Cupcake & Little Eyeful! Your favorite pint-sized princesses! Biggest Midgets in the game!

Margaret France! Our fan-frickin-tastic emcee goddess! A variety show unto herself- and the voice of an angel...

Musical Stylings of:
Merle & Larry! Crooners and loving couple who should be an inspiration to us all! They are radiant and funny, and really damn cute!!!

Fromagique! Swigy, jazzy and above all else, cheesy!!! Also featuring the lovely Bombshell Betty!

Alright folks, hope to see you there! No cover charge, but donations are highly encouraged (and appreciated!) to keep our show running!

The Stork Club is located at 2330 Telegraph Ave in Oakland.
Showtime: 9:30ish
Friday, April 3rd!

Free! 21+ w/ID


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

It's a good idea to get out to the Stork Club by about 9pm or earlier. The way the club is set up, only the first three or so rows of standing people can see the stage. It's not elevated, so the people in back have a hard time seeing the acts. One tip is to look at the mirror that lines the right side of the club. Sometimes you can see what's going on in the reflection!

Bombshell Betty and Fromagique benefit for Ruby Lee Rouge, Thursday, April 2, 2009

Just a reminder that Bombshell Betty and Fromagique have put together a benefit show for burlesque performer Ruby Lee Rouge (aka Stella Lane from Dames of Glory) who was injured backstage at a show. The show is also a celebration of Betty's five year anniversary teaching burlesque in San Francisco. So head on out to Annie's Social Club Thursday night for some entertainment and catered food from Thyme to Eat Cafe and Catering!

Free Catering, Raffles, and more burlesque in one night than you'll see almost anywhere in the Bay Area!

We all know there is no a group health plan or even work's comp. for burlesque performers. So what happens when one of us gets injured at a performance and can't even work in any capacity for several months? If you said, "Move home to Mama!", you would usually be right. Stella Lane from Dames of Glory (Stage name Ruby Lee Rouge) is in need of help for every mounting hospital bills due to an injury she got while backstage at a show.

. . . . And while you're at it . . . .

Bombshell Betty has been teaching professional burlesque dancers and hobbiest in the SF Bay Area for 5 years. She has taught THOUSANDS of ladies how to shimmy and shake their way on stage or just that special someone at home. Betty opened her own dedicated burlesque studio in March of '07 on her third anniversary and shows no signs of slowing down! Come out to and help her celebrate her 5th anniversary with three hours of burlesque!

Burlesque Performances by:
- Bombshell Betty
- Betty's Burlesqueteers
- Sneak-A-Peek Sally
- Red Velvet
- The Amazing Coconuts
- Bootsy La Rue
- Holly Highbeams
- The Fromagettes
- Original Sin Burlesque
- Ruby Lee Rouge (AKA Stella)
- More TBA

Randy Johnson's Fromagique:
- Bombshell Betty (Vocals and Hotchicoo)
- Michelle Pliner (Vocals)
- Patina DeCopper (Trumpet)
- Ezeliel Suedonimo (Clarinet)
- Rusty 2.0 (Trombone)
- Randy Johnson (Bari Sax)
- Jimi Jat (Drums)

MC:
-Odessa Lil' will be our (THWACK!) mistress of ceremonies!

Catering lovingly provided >>FREE OF CHARGE<< (Donations accepted to benefit Stella) by:
-Thyme To Eat Cafe & Catering

Vendors include:
-Bombshell Betty Dance (And Randy's Pasties)
-Dames of Glory (Buy direct from the beneficiary)
-Original Sin Undies
-Lovecraft
-Toxique Boutique Accessories

All of the vendors will be donating prizes for a raffle to be held throughout the evening. On top of a % of the door and all the tips for the catering, all money collected in the raffle will go to Stella.

April 2nd 2009
Doors 8, show 9:15 - Midnight
Annie's Social Club
917 Folsom St (At 5th) in SoMa
$10 (larger donations also accepted)
21+ w/ ID
(415) 974-1585


http://www.bombshellbetty.net
http://www.damesglory.etsy.com
http://www.thyme2eat.com
http://www.myspace.com/originalsinundies
http://www.myspace.com/lovecraft510
http://www.myspace.com/toxiqueboutique
http://www.myspace.com/fromagique
http://www.anniessocialclub.com

It's a great cause, and the lineup sounds like a winner. Plus you get to try some food courtesy of Thyme to Eat! Woot! :-)