San Francisco area burlesque for the week of June 15, 2009

Well, how about that? It's almost time for SF Pride 2009! And some of the celebratory events are starting to kick off. There was Spookshow A-Go-Go: Lezbo A-Go-Go this past Sunday, and there'll be Diva Dan's Wicked Gorgeous Pride Celebration this Friday.

And it looks like there will be lots of shows to choose from this week, especially on Friday! In addition to the Hubba Hubba Revue "Big Show," there's the aforementioned Diva Dan's Wicked Gorgeous Pride Celebration, Red Hots Burlesque with special host Trauma Flintstone, and Cirque Noir Encore! The latter show may also be seen on Saturday.

Hmm. Looking through the lineup for HHR: Sideshow!, I see that Key West Burlesque will be special guests! Tatah DuJour was one of the contestants for Reigning Queen of Burlesque at this year's Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. She had this intriguing "Caveman" act in which she interacted with actors in caveman garb on a screen behind her. I wonder if she'll reprise that act?

Without further ado, here is the schedule for the week!

• Monday, June 15, 2009: Dr. Sketchy's SF at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, 111 Minna Street. Bring your sketchbooks and pencils and draw some lovely ladies on bicycles! You'll also be able to purchase some of the works of art produced tonight. So participate, or hang out at the bar and watch things unfold. 7-10pm. $10 general, $7 students or teachers w/ID. Free to hang out at the bar. 21+ w/ID.
  


• Also Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. It's time for Bombshell Betty, her Burlesqueteers, and Fromagique! Featuring Bombshell Betty, Mynx d'Meanor, Red Velvet, Penny Paperback, Tiger von Claus, If-N-Whendy, Foxy Chartreuse, Agnes O'God, Pearl Anne Corset Shop, Dia Bolique, Toot Sweet Petite, and Fina Fatale! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Friday, June 19: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. Prepare for a special evening with host Trauma Flintstone! See newcomer Zelda Du Jour in a duet with Kentucky Fried Woman! Marvel at the performances of RHB favorites Lady Monster, Bunny Pistol, Ferosha Titties, and, picking up what they put down...Kitty Von Quimm! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: Diva Dan's Wicked Gorgeous Pride Celebration at White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6551 Telegraph Avenue. Don't miss this night of Queens, Kings, and Vixens! The evening will feature Diva Dan along with Rusty Hips, Suppositori Spelling, Holatta Tymes, and Twilight Vixen Revue, as well as Jealous, Holly McGrail, Fella Fem, and Lady Lana. And yes, there will be prizes...plus, it's FREE! Doors 8pm, show 9:30. Free, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: Hubba Hubba Revue: Sideshow! at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 Eleventh Street. Join everyone's favorite carnival-barkers, Kingfish and Eddie, as they take you on a stroll through the Strange & Astounding Wonders of the Sideshow! Starring The Diamond Daggers, Sister Kate, Bunny Pistol, Peekaboo Burlesque, Honey Lawless & Lady Satan, McPuzo & Trotsky, Flame Cynders, The Flying Fox, Sparkly Devil & Charlie Darling, Room for Cream, Wiggy Darlington & Vima Burlesque, Professor Shimmy, Nancy Kate, Citty Rich, Ariyana La Fey, and Miss Balla Fire. Plus, from Key West Burlesque... Tatah DuJour! Lola La Flor! Frenchie! Le Femme du Acrobat! Doors at 9pm, free Swing Goth lessons at 9:30pm, show at 10. $15, $12 advance tickets at www.dnalounge.com, $10 Rube discount from 9-9:30 at the door. 21+ w/ID.
  


• Also Friday through Saturday, June 20: Bow & Sparrow Presents Cirque Noir Encore! at DanceGround Keriac in SF, 1805 Divisadero Street. An aerial dance extravaganza, New Orleans-style masquerade ball, and burlesque all in one! Featuring Amanda Bassolino, Ana Hyatt, Deb Arana, Natalie Chaput, Erika Campbell, and Julianne Harper. Hosted by Chris Libby. Directed by Alayna Stroud. Doors at 8pm, show at 8:30. $20, tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/68909 or at the door. 21 and older only.


• Sunday, June 21: Debauchery at White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6551 Telegraph Avenue. A stripclub for queers of all genders! Featuring an enticing selection of salaciously smoldering strippers, $10 Lap dances and naughty raffle prizes! Door at 7pm, Show at 8. $5-15 cover; all proceeds benefit organizations working in the queer community.
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As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. Also, you may want to check back during the week to see if there are and late additions to this schedule. 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.