The Lair of Lady Monster Radio Show for Saturday, August 1, 2009

Lady Monster returns to the airwaves this Saturday for an interview with supervixen Sahara Dunes of Portland, Oregon. Here's what Lady Monster says about this frequent Bay Area performer!

My August 1st broadcast features Portland's Caribbean Sapphic Burlesque Sweetheart, Sahara Dunes.

She's got a heart of gold and eyes of fire. Sahara is a sassy, sinister, and sensual creature that will suck you into the movements of her hips. Her long legs have been known to be lethal and she's got a figure that stops traffic.

She's a tassel twirlin', shimmy shakin', sassy stripteasin', artist and she's comin' for you! Some say she was born with it. Some say she is self taught. Either way, her gift of dance and art will entertain and mesmerize you.

I saw Lady Monster at the Feed fundraiser last night, and she was looking and sounding great!

Don't forget that you can listen to Lady Monster in the afternoon, and then see her doing her thing at Madame Maraschino's House of Burlesque Saturday evening. For all the details, check out my previous event post!

Burlesque n' Brass on Saturday, August 1, and Kellita sings(!) on August 2

This Saturday, catch Blue Bone Express and Kellita and her Hot Pink Feathers at their monthly show Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland:

BURLESQUE n' BRASS w/Hot Pink Feathers, Blue Bone Express

Doors @ 8; show at 9:30

3 sets of music and 4 sets of dance!

Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph @ 17th in Oakland
21+, $10

http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com/

http://www.blueboneexpress.com/

http://www.cafevankleef.com/

And on Sunday, hear Kellita sing! Yes, you've seen Kellita dance on stage and on television, but perhaps you've never heard her dulcet tones in concert. I know I haven't! She'll be one of the vocalists on the closing night of the SF Songbird Festival on August 2. Here are the details:

Hoedown, Throwdown Salon - Songbird Festival Closing Show & Benefit

Salon Style Performances - Featuring perfomances by Allison Lovejoy, Momo, Kellita and other performers from the festival and a few friends. Come and support and find out what's on the radar for the next installation from the Songbird Festival.

Bluesix Acoustic Room, 3043 24th St @ Treat

$7 and up

http://www.songbirdfestival.org/

www.myspace.com/bluesixcenter

Oh yeah! :-)

JukeJoint! A Rubenesque Burlesque fundraiser this Sunday, August 2, 2009

Rubenesque Burlesque will be heading back east this summer, and they're seeking your help! What do you need to do? Simply go and see the JukeJoint! show this Sunday at Vibe Lounge in Oakland. Check out who you'll see performing there!

Co hosted by the Fab-OO Alotta Boutte and Juicy D. Light

**Simone de la Getto
**Kitty von Quimm
**Monifa
**Lolli POP!!
**Frida B.
and more more more!!!!!

Where: Vibe Lounge Oakland, 2272 Telegraph Avenue
When: August 2, 2009
What time: Doors @6, Show@7-9
How much Sliding Scale: $10-$5

21+

Benefit for East Coast Tour, all you have to do is come and have a good time watching some Sexy Women!!


http://www.myspace.com/rubenesqueburlesque
http://www.thevibelounge.com

Speakeasy Cabaret at the Deco Lounge this Friday, July 31, 2009

King TuffNStuff (www.kingtuffnstuff.com) will be performing at the Speakeasy Cabaret this Friday. There will be burlesque, torch singers and crooners, music of the 1920s and 30s, gambling, and hooch specials. Check it all out at the Deco Lounge!

SPEAKEASY CABARET at DECO LOUNGE

Relive the music, art and burlesque of a beautiful bygone era.
July 31st, 9pm-2am (or later!)

Featuring the Divinely Decadent Painted Ladies and Cabaret Artwork of Teresa Moore

produced & featuring performances by Meghan Rutigliano



PLUS
Burlesque Dancers
Torch Singers
Firespinners
Gambling
&
$3 Depression Era Drink specials! by Damrack

21 and older

Deco Lounge
510 Larkin @Turk SF

$10 in 1920s swanky dress
$15 for wet blankets (non-swanky dress)
Cover includes gambling chips


http://www.teresamoore.org
http://www.decosf.com

2009 San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the SFBG's Best of the Bay poll! Here are some of your favorite burlesque-related people and places who were voted the best by readers!

Best Dance Club: DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., SF. (415) 626-1409, http://www.dnalounge.com/

Best Singer-Songwriter: Kitten on the Keys, http://www.suzanneramsey.net/

Best Burlesque Act: Twilight Vixen Revue, http://www.twilightvixen.com/

Best Drag Act: Fauxnique, http://www.fauxnique.net/

Best Happy Hour: El Rio, 3158 Mission, SF. (415) 282-3325, http://www.elriosf.com/

And congrats to all who were editors' picks, too!

Best Bloody Queen: Peaches Christ, http://www.peacheschrist.com/

Best Lindy Hop to Lil' Wayne: Swing Goth, http://www.swinggoth.com/

Best Bluegrass Amnesiac: Toshio Hirano, http://www.toshiohirano.com/

Best B-Movie Survivor: Will the Thrill, http://www.thrillville.net/

Hope I didn't miss anyone or any place! Congratulations once again to all the winners! :-)

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, July 31, 2009

Before I get to RHB for this Friday, I'd like to remind everyone of the big FEED-FUNdraiser later this evening Thursday, July 30. For all the details, please see the previous posting. It's a big event for Dottie Lux and Val Killmore, so I hope many of you out there can make it out to the Climate Theater. It starts at 7pm. Methinks it will be a rockin' good time. :-)

Looking at the description for tomorrow's Red Hots Burlesque show, it looks like Dottie and Val will be celebrating all things Leo! No, not Di Caprio, but rather the astrological sign. Which means there should be a birthday celebration. Hmm... I wonder whose birthday will be celebrated? Joining in will be some all-star performers! Lady Satan, Ruby White, Lady Monster, and Mariel A Aa Mode will be among the main attractions.

And finally...weekly burlesque continues at El Rio. Hey Leos you know it's your self centered birth time! And at RHB we're happy to celebrate your fiery existence. Show choc' full of mirrors for you to gaze at your beautiful manes and people chanting your name! This week we clap our hands and stomp our feet for the Red Hots Burlesque's most important Leo...VAL KILLMORE! With performances by: Dottie Lux, Ruby White, Lady Satan, Lady Monster, Mariel A La Mode and more more more!




This Friday , July 31st
El Rio- YOUR DIVE
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


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

Madame Maraschino's House of Burlesque this Saturday, August 1, 2009

Chi Chis Del Fuego (www.chichisdelfuego.com) graciously let me know that she'll be performing along with other top-notch talent this Saturday, August 1, at Madame Maraschino's House of Burlesque. DJ Chris Cook of KUSF will be spinning tunes, and the Whiskey Avengers will perform after the burlesque show!

Madame Maraschino presents... House of Burlesque

Saturday, August 1st
Door 9pm/ show 10pm

Benders/ 806 S. Van Ness @ 19th Street

Performances by:

Lady Monster
Monifa
Josie Starre
Virginia Suicide
Lily LeRouge
ChiChis Del Fuego

DJ Chris Cook spinning from KUSF!

Featuring live music with Whiskey Avengers after the burlesque show!!!


http://www.bendersbar.com/

The Devil-Ettes and live music at SF Songbird Festival Thursday, July 30, 2009

Been jonesing to see the Devil-Ettes perform? Then catch them this Thursday, July 30, as they perform before some of the Bay Area's most soulful bands! Yes, it's the SF Songbird Festival's Soul Shakedown, and it will be at The Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco.

Notice that this is an all ages show. So if you're younger than 21, this is your chance to see the Devil-Ettes in action!

Here are the other details:

1st Annual SF Songbird Festival presents… SOUL SHAKEDOWN!

Where: The Rickshaw Stop 155 Fell Street SF
When: Thursday July 30th
8 pm/ $10

All ages

Who:
Lord Loves A Working Man
The Struts
The Hi-Nobles
plus The Devil-Ettes dancing before each band!

LORD LOVES A WORKING MAN
Based out of the Mission District of San Francisco, Lord Loves A Working Man is a 9-piece band inspired by the raw and emotive sound of the Southern Soul shouters and horn-driven Rhythm & Blues of the 1960s. Mixing originals with obscure covers, LLAWM puts everything they got into respectfully invoking the spirit of old soul music while giving it their own distinct voice. "These men pour their hearts out in songs that make audience members alternately work up a sweat and hold each other very, very close." -SF Weekly
http://myspace.com/lordlovesaworkingman

THE STRUTS
"The Struts are a five-piece, female fronted, full-throttle rhythm and blues outfit from Oakland, CA. They've got a high energy live show, a dedicated Bay Area fan base and an exciting "Rhythm-N-Grit" sound. Simply put... It's fast. It's loud. And when singer, Farrah Ancell, steps up to the microphone -- when you hear her deliver that first note with all the grit and growl of a young Etta James -- you'll know something serious is about to go down. It's punk rock in the juke joint and it swings like a mother." --SF Chronicle
http://myspace.com/struts

THE HI-NOBLES
The Hi-Nobles play soul from the garage, and garage from the soul. With a precision-tight band holding together a live show in danger of bursting apart, a beat to get you out on the floor and the tunes to keep you there all night, The Hi-Nobles testify and deliver! It's abandon and energy, pounding and resounding, the 60s mod garage soul returning to the 21st century. Played with fever, sung with inspiration, brash, bold, too hot to hold, hard driving, always striving, too cool for your school, too raw for your ma!
http://myspace.com/thehinobles

THE DEVIL-ETTES
SF's go-go sweethearts show off their dance moves before each band. "The Devil-Ettes make an extra effort to deliver an authentic go-go dancing act. Working as a collective, they spend hours examining old '60s beach party films, television shows, records and wardrobes to respectfully replicate the Watusi, the Twist and the Swim - all with the right wink and a smile." --SF Chronicle
http://www.devilettes.com

http://www.songbirdfestival.org
http://www.rickshawstop.com

San Francisco area burlesque for the week of July 27, 2009

Oh my! July is almost history. The summer is flying by so quickly! There's still some time to enjoy summer burlesque, though. In fact, this week is chock full of events to check out.

On Thursday, there's the big FEED FUN-draiser at the Climate Theater. Lots of prominent burlesquers will be there helping out Dottie Lux and Val Killmore raise funds to make their film, Feed. There'll be raffles, an art auction, and lots more!

And it appears that this will be the week of Kitty von Quimm! She'll be at Uptown Hubba Hubba on Monday, the aforementioned FEED event on Thursday, then she'll be appearing at JukeJoint! on Sunday. Goooo Kitty! :-)

So take a look at the calendar below and make plans to see some of your favorite shows, and perhaps check out some of the new shows. Enjoy!

• Monday, July 27: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Kingfish and Eddie welcome some performers making their debuts on the Uptown stage, and some performers from faraway lands... such as Seattle. Honey Lawless, Sparkly Devil, Electrikat, Cleoflaptra, Kitty von Quimm, Gigi d'Flower, Bunny Bardot (her debut!), Magestra, and Emperoar Fabulous from Seattle! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Thursday, July 30: FEED - The FUN-draiser at The Climate Theater in San Francisco, 285 Ninth Street. Help Lux Killmore Entertainment and Keptone Filmz raise funds for to produce their new film, Feed, while having an awesome good time! There will be raffle prizes, an art auction, bake sale, burlesque, films, and DJ ACE & Ruby White will host a special '60s dance party. Performers will include Kellita, Dottie Lux, Lady Monster, Kentucky Fried Woman, Steven Satyricon, Delilah, Kitty Von Quimm, Bunny Pistol, Honey Lawless, Lady Satan, Citty Rich, and recent School of Shimmy graduates Bunny Bardot, Trixie La Tourneau, Bitter Waitress and more! 7pm to midnight. $10 regular entry, $25 VIP entry. 21 and older.


• Also Thursday: SF Songbird Festival presents...SOUL SHAKEDOWN at The Rickshaw Stop in SF, 155 Fell Street. Music featuring Lord Loves A Working Man, The Struts, and The Hi-Nobles. Plus The Devil-Ettes dancing before each band! 8pm. $10, all ages.
  


• Friday, July 31: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in SF, 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: Speakeasy Cabaret at Deco Lounge in SF, 510 Larkin Street. Relive the music, art and burlesque of a beautiful bygone era. Featuring the divinely decadent painted ladies and cabaret artwork of Teresa Moore. Produced & featuring performances by Meghan Rutigliano. Plus burlesque dancers, torch singers (including King TuffNStuff!), firespinners, gambling, and $3 Depression era drink specials by Damrack! 9pm to 2am. $10 if dressed in 1920s swanky clothes, $15 if not. Cover includes gambling chips, 21 and older.


• Saturday, August 1: Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland, 1621 Telegraph Avenue. Hot Pink Feathers and Blue Bone Express perform approximately three sets apiece. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30 sharp. $10, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Sunday, August 2: JukeJoint! at Vibe Lounge in Oakland, 2272 Telegraph Avenue. Join cohosts Alotta Boutte and Juicy D. Light for a show that that will raise proceeds to help Rubenesque Burlesque go on their East Coast Tour! Starring Simone de la Getto, Kitty von Quimm, Monifa, Lolli POP, Frida B., and more! Doors at 6pm, show 7 to 9. $10-$5 donations sliding scale, 21 and older.
  

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.

Lair of Lady Monster radio show will not air on July 25, 2009

Unfortunately, Lady Monster has a bad case of the flu and will not be able to conduct her radio show this Saturday, July 25 (see her posting). In fact, she wasn't able to do her show last week, either. I would like to wish Lady Monster a speedy recovery! :-)

Lair of Lady Monster normally airs every Saturday, from 2 to 4pm, on 107.7FM in San Francisco. You may also stream it on the Internet from www.fccfreeradio.com, and it may also be found at www.shoutcast.net and www.winamp.com.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, July 27, 2009

Well, I just had the most trouble with that Tease-O-Rama posting. The Blogger platform just insisted on inserting some extra stuff into the links. Whenever I have problems with the postings, I blame technology. Yeah! That's the ticket! Ha ha.

Well, let's give it another go with this posting for Uptown Hubba Hubba for this coming Monday, July 27. Hmm... What can we expect at the Uptown Club?

Howdy Friends!

MONDAY, July 27th, we're winding down the month with a very special night of guests from afar, bran'-new debuts and some of your all-time favorites, too!

SEE! BURLESQUE & more with:

HONEY LAWLESS!
Sparkly Devil!
Electrikat!
Cleoflaptra!
Kitty von Quimm!
Gigi d'Flower!
Bunny Bardot! (her debut!)
Behold! The Mesmerizing Power of MAGESTRA!
From Seattle, it's EMPEROAR FABULOUS!
Fear Our Savage Man-Beast, Zip the What-Is-It?

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

still just 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!
Summer won't last forever!


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

Ooh! They're gonna have some debut acts. Bunny Bardot is a Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy alumnus! Sounds like a grand time to be had on a Monday night in Oakland, people. :-)

Okay, I'll push the "publish post" button and hope for the best!

King TuffNStuff and pals at Biscuits & Blues this Sunday, July 26, 2009

Can't wait until the next burlesque show to see and hear King TuffNStuff? Well, you can catch the Last Delta Drag King this Sunday, July 26, at the Union Room upstairs at Biscuits & Blues:

Join TuffNStuff and Pals for another great night at the Biscuit!

Feauring: Richie Leeds, Maria Medina and Ryka Aoki de la Cruz!

This will be a very cool and casual evening of great music at a sweet new venue upstairs at Biscuits & Blues w/ Richie sharing guitar duty w/ me, MM on congas and Ryka on harp!

And there's a dance floor!

When: SUNDAY JULY 26th
8:30p to 11:30p

Cost: $5 cheap! ALL AGES!

Where: The Union Room [upstairs @ Biscuits & Blues]
401 Mason/Geary, SF


http://www.kingtuffnstuff.com
http://www.theunionroom.com

Now I'm hungry for some biscuits. Heh. :-P

Tease-O-Rama 2009 news: No TOR this year

It's official. There will not be a Tease-O-Rama (www.teaseorama.com) in 2009. Artistic director and producer Baby Doe released an official statement on Tease-O-Rama's Yahoo Groups (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teaseorama/) stating that she and co-producer Alan Parowski decided not to go forward with the event this year due to the recession. Here is the statement:

Tease-O-Rama 2009

I have not made an official announcement on this list but people have been asking me so I thought I would let you know. Alan and I have decided not to do Tease-O-Rama in 2009.

It was just too tough for us to figure out with this economy. There are lots of local SF burlesque events that are doing great but with the expenses to pull together such a big event like Tease-O-Rama we were a little gun shy this year... even the San Francisco Blue's Fest cancelled their event after 36 years! Ek!

Do not fear - Tease-O-Rama is not gone forever! We have LOTS of plans in the works and as always PLEASE keep in touch and let us know what you are up to. We love hearing about new acts and events that are being created. Feel free to send stuff to us at: Tease-O-Rama 2215-R Market St #177 SF CA 94114

I hope to see old friends and meet new ones at Burlycon in Seattle this October where I will be a guest of honor (aw, thanks guys!). Please introduce yourself to me at the event cause I would love to meet you. www.burlycon.com

Oh also save the dates of November 13th and 14th in SF as I will be producing my dream theatrical show The Go Go Spectacular at the BRAVA. Totally different then Tease-O-Rama but just as much bang for your buck! Details will be sent on this soon.

XOXO Baby Doe
Tease-O-Rama Artistic Director/Producer

So it appears that TOR will be back next year, if the economy becomes healthier. I'm sure you all are disappointed as I am, but we'll look forward to future TORs! :-)

In the meantime, I'll work on putting together a calendar of burlesque festivals for those of you who need a burlesque festival fix before next year. I do believe that the Toronto Burleque Festival (http://www.torontoburlesquefestival.com/) is happening this weekend, July 23-26. And, as Baby Doe mentioned, BurlyCon (http://www.burlyconseattle.com/) is happening this fall, October 22-25. BurlyCon is pretty much for performers, producers, and others involved in the shows, though, as there are no real shows to attend.

Fromagique at Caffe Trieste Downtown this Friday, July 24, 2009

Catch Bombshell Betty, Randy Johnson and the rest of Fromagique this Friday, July 24, as they play a gig at Caffe Trieste Downtown. It's a free show, so order some java and some food, and listen to some jazz while unwinding from your hectic week.

Date:	Friday, July 24, 2009
Time:	7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:	Caffe Trieste
Street:	1667 Market St, at Gough
City/Town:	San Francisco, CA

Fromagique will be performing 3 sets of jazz music from 7-10 PM at Cafe Trieste. If you want to sit in for the last set, bring your axe and a VIth Ed. Real Book.

Fromagique is:
Bombshell Betty
Randy Johnson
Patina DeCopper
Ezikiel Seudonimo
Arty Lingus
Jimi "Skid" Marks

Free show!

http://www.myspace.com/fromagique
http://www.caffetriestedowntown.com/

Almost forgot to include the links at the end! But I added them so that if you want to hear what Fromagique sounds like or what the cafe looks like, now you can! :-)

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, July 24, 2009

The big Feed Fun-draiser (previous post) is next Thursday, July 30, but Dottie Lux is bringing you Red Hots Burlesque this Friday! Flame Cynders! Kitty Von Quim! Sister Filthy! Cherry Galette! Woot! And hosting will be Virginia Suicide, Lady Monster's guest on her radio show the last few weeks. A great way to start off your weekend, in my humble opinion! :-)

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *Slit your wrists with Virginia Suicide*

Please come to "The Hottest Happy Hour in the Bay" for a very special evening with one of our favorite hosts. We're packing the dressing room so it's up to you to pack the house. We're honored to have Virginia Suicide guiding you through the gaggle of gams and team of tatas! The stage is full of some of our favorites: Kitty Von Quim, Sister Filthy, Flame Cynders and the return of Cherry Galette!

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 (voted 2008's "THE BEST OF THE BAY" by the Guardian) and watch us twitch and twatch!



This Friday , July 24th
El Rio- YOUR DIVE
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


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

Thrillville Shatfest with Twilight Vixen Revue on Thursday, July 23, 2009

I remember the old days when Thrillville was at the Cerrito Speakeasy Theater in El Cerrito. There'd be Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess spinning the prize wheel. There were the often cheesy but classic movies from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. And, yes, there were often burlesque performances! Ah, those were the days my friend. We thought they'd never end....

Now, the Cerrito Speakeasy is closed. But Thrillville lives on! Will and Monica have been taking their show on the road. This Thursday, July 23, Thrillville comes to the 4 Star Theater in San Francisco. And it's a special night. It's a "Shatfest"! No, that's not a misspelling. Ha ha. There'll be two William Shatner films, plus you'll get to see the Twilight Vixen Revue in action! And more!

THRILLVILLE'S SHATFEST: Tribute to William Shatner!
Hosted by Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess

Thursday, July 23, 7:30PM, $12



Featuring a double shot of SHAT!

The ultimate Shat flick! IMPULSE (1974)

PLUS!

Shatner vs. an army of angry arachnids in KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS (1977)!!

AND!

Live burlesque by THE TWILIGHT VIXEN REVUE!
http://www.twilightvixen.com

Special appearance by the Shatner Butt Girls!
http://www.lookathisbutt.com

35mm prints courtesy of THE VORTEX ROOM
http://www.myspace.com/thevortexroom


San Francisco's Shatfest debut!
Frank Lee's legendary 4 STAR THEATER Clement at 23rd Ave (1 block off Geary Blvd), Richmond District, SF


http://www.thrillville.net
http://www.lntsf.com/4-star_theatre

San Francisco area burlesque for the week of July 20, 2009

You know, there's never a time when there are absolutely no shows to post for a week. Thanks to the Hubba Hubba Revue and Red Hots Burlesque, there will at least be two shows each week. And usually, there will be several other shows happening.

This week, Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess bring their roaming movie show, Thrillville, to San Francisco's 4 Star Theater for a William Shatner film festival with special guests The Twilight Vixen Revue. This will be happening this Thursday.

Also, you may know King TuffNStuff from various burlesque shows and festivals. Now catch TuffNStuff for an evening of music at The Union Room upstairs at Biscuits & Blues in SF next Sunday.

See? Always some opportunities to catch some burlesque action around the Bay! :-)

• Monday, July 20: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. The third Thursday of July brings out Bombshell Betty, the new edition of her Burlesqueteers, and Fromagique! Bombshell Betty, Red Velvet, Sneak-A-Peek Sally, Bootsy-La-Rue, Milkshake, Foxy Chartreuse, Bottoms Up, Vicious Veronica Voom,
  Blue Sunshine, and debuts by some of Bombshell Betty's Burlesquercise students are on the bill. Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Thursday, July 23: Thrillville Shatfest: A Tribute to William Shatner at the 4 Star Theater in San Francisco, 2200 Clement Street. Join hosts Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess as they screen Shatner's Impulse and Kingdom of Spiders Twilight Vixen Revue will provide a live burlesque show. Special appearance by the Shatner Butt Girls! 7:30pm to 11:30pm. $12.
  


• Friday, July 24: 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.


• Sunday, July 26: King TuffNStuff and pals at The Union Room upstairs at Biscuits & Blues in SF, 401 Mason Street. Join the Last Delta Drag King and burlesque show performer TuffNStuff and his friends upstairs at Biscuits & Blues for an evening of music. 8:30 to 11:30pm. $5, all ages.
  

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.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, July 20, 2009

It's soon to be the third Monday of July. What does that mean? Another midnight opening of a summer blockbuster at your local multiplex? No, by golly. Something better!

Yes, it's time for the return of Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers to Uptown Hubba Hubba! Woot! Though some of your faves return, they also have some new Burlesqueteers. Oops! I mean Burlesqueteers!™

And as always, Fromagique will be in the house to provide some live music. See and hear them now before their CD drops!

This Monday, July 20th, BOMBSHELL BETTY'S BURLESQUETEERS return to the Uptown Club with a fresh new line-up of toothsome beauties, and the tightest brass in the music biz, FROMAGIQUE!

Starring:
Bombshell Betty
Red Velvet
Sneak-A-Peek Sally
Bootsy-La-Rue
Milkshake
Foxy Chartreuse
Bottoms Up
Vicious Veronica Voom
Blue Sunshine

PLUS, debuts by brand new students of Bombshell Betty® Burlesquercise™ Come see the new Burlesqueteers!™

Live Music by Fromagique, featuring:
- Patina De-Copper
- Ezekiel Sudonimo
- Randy Johnson
- Jimi "Skid" Marks

With a special, *surprise* MC for the evening!

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

Doors 9PM show at 10:15PM
$5 21+

www.bombshellbetty.net
www.myspace.com/fromagique
www.hubbahubbarevue.com
www.uptownnightclub.com

And, no, there is no truth to the rumor that I'm the surprise MC. Ha ha! ;-)

Feed: The Fundraiser on Thursday, July 30, 2009

I don't have a line-up for tonight's Red Hots Burlesque, but I think Dottie's been working hard on the fundraiser for the new Lux-Killmore film, Feed.

The first fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, July 30, and it'll feature a lineup of some of the finest burlesque performers the area has to offer and raffles, a dance party, art auction, and so much more!

Where is it? How much is it? What is the film about? The details of the event are below :-)

FEED -- a FUN-draiser for LuxKillmore Entertainment --

On July 30th Dottie Lux, Val Killmore, Keptone Filmz and friends present FEED – a FUN-draiser. The good time is going down at The Climate Theater, which regularly has performances, art showings and parties. And for a good cause too! Read on...

Lux Killmore Entertainment (Terror of Titty Town, Buxotic Beauty Murders, Lost Weenders) team up with Keptone Filmz (Interstate, The Other End Of The Line) to develop their short film, Cannibal Love Lust into a feature film, now called FEED. All monies raised at this event will feed FEED. Production begins this fall, so we need to get cooking on raising some much needed dough!

FEED is a savory, sensual, slasher, love story about Chef Ronnie, a charming celebrity chef who thrives and shines in her everyday life as owner and proprietor of , La Pica Diabla, a trendy Spanish tapas restaurant and bar in San Francisco. Chef Ronnie cooks internationally award-winning meals by day and her nights are spent in ways too gruesome to fathom. In her secret life, Ronnie, is a cannibal serial killer who murders a variety of people, from her disposable array of amorous and clueless lovers, former employees and the occasional diners. As Chef Ronnie and La Pica Diabla's reputation get hot in all of San Francisco's social and top food circles; so does San Francisco's murder count. Being haunted by her past, in the form a vengeful lover, and being caught in the seductive cross fire of a increasingly serious relationship; Chef Ronnie has bit off more than she can chew.

"FEED" is a fully LGBT film. All the characters are homo or trans and our killer...A LESBIAN. Name one movie (besides vampire flicks) where the killer is a lesbian. Still can't think of one? That's because it's an entirely untapped market. Lux Killmore wants to bring you the first and the best. Let's pave the way together! Come for the fantastic fun evening that will leave you plump and juicy, full of warm, savory goodness: DJs, dancing, burlesque performances, a silent art auction, delicious baked goods sale and a FULL BAR! We need to raise $10,000 for tape stock and camera rental, so come with an appetite (and a full wallet).

When: Thursday, July 30th. 7pm - Midnight.

Where: The Climate Theater, http://www.climatetheater.com/ , 285 Ninth Street @ Folsom, SF

How much: $10 regular entry. $25 VIP entry. Please inquire about the VIP ticket package.

Why: to raise funds to help LuxKillmore Entertainment make the feature-length film, FEED

FULL BAR

21+ Only

Raffle Prizes, Art Auction, Bake Sale, Burlesque, Films, DJ's ACE & Ruby White for a special 60’s dance party

Some of the performers include:

Kellita (Hot Pink Feathers), Dottie Lux (Red Hots Burlesque, School of Shimmy), Lady Monster (Satan’s Angel’s protégé, Leonard Nimoy’s model), Kentucky Fried Woman (The Kentucky Fried Woman Show), Steven Satyricon (Pearls Over Shanghai), Delilah (world-wide burlesque performer), Kitty Von Quimm (Rubenesque Burlesque), Bunny Pistol (Barbary Coast Burlesque), Honey Lawless (Alonzo Lines Ballet), Lady Satan (Sugar Shack), Citty Rich (Hubba Hubba Revue) and Recent School of Shimmy Graduates: Bunny Bardot, Trixie La Tourneau, Bitter Waitress And More More More!

Raffle Donations include:

Dollhouse Bettie gift basket, Good Vibrations gift basket, Cut & Color by Rosa Sifuentes, Tattoo by Angelique, Last Gasp Books package, Guitar Lesson, Sound Therapy session from Sound Music, Signed Larry Utley Book "Women in Control", Kitten on The Keys Merchandise and donation from Hubba Hubba Revue

Original Art For Auction:

Joshua Ellingson painting, Leland Bobbe's photo of The Ramones playing live at CBGB's in 1975 Larry Utley print, Jessica Whiteside painting, Personalized Comic Book cover as you as one of Ronnie's victims by Eric Siry and more from artists coast to coast!

For more information please contact Dottie & Val at: feedthefundraiser@gmail.com



Flyer art by Mister Reusch: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3703876110_f4f47aa629_o.jpg

Virginia Suicide on Lair of Lady Monster radio show this Saturday, July 18, 2009

Virginia Suicide is a return guest on Lady Monster's radio show this Saturday, July 19. The show airs in San Francisco on 107.3FM, and is also streamed on the internet at www.fccfreeradio.com. You may also find the broadcast through www.shoutcast.net and www.winamp.com.

Catch her show so you that you are in the burly know! ;-)

VIRGINIA SUICIDE

Make mine a double!

Virginia Suicide and I had so much fun slashing our wrists during the broadcast last Saturday, that I decided to bring her back so we can compare our scars.

And, hopefully we'll get to listen to ALL FIVE of the Christian Death CDs she brought, just to be sure you're all red and dead by the end of the show.

Oh, and more songs sung by her, to lullaby you while you follow the light...

The Lair of Lady Monster
Every Saturday
2:00 - 4:00PM

FCC FREE RADIO
107.3FM
STREAMING ONLINE!
www.fccfreeradio.com

Tune in on your SmartPhone at:
www.shoutcast.net
www.winamp.com


http://ladymonsterlair.blogspot.com
http://www.ladymonster.com

Hubba Hubba Revue: Hell! on Friday, July 17, 2009

Normally, I'd say something about seeing all the talented and sexy dancers at this week's big Hubba Hubba Revue show, Hell! But this week is different, I'm gonna turn the SFBR spotlight on Brian Gardner.

Who is Brian Gardner you ask? Well, this week he'll be known as BeezleBrian. Brian is the founder of Swing Goth, and he'll be teaching anyone who wants to learn to partner dance this Friday at the Big Show from 9:30 to 10:00pm upstairs at the DNA Lounge.

Lately, he's been expanding his empire. He's still holding Swing Goth at El Rio ( 3158 Mission Street in SF) every first and third Tuesdays. But he's also orchestrating the Bowie Ball on Friday, August 14, at The Great American Music Hall. Please see www.swinggoth.com for more information about these events.

There was also an article about Brian and Swing Goth in the Bay Area News Group papers by Laura Casey (I'm absolutely shocked that she would write an article about Goths... not. Ha ha.) which you can find at www.insidebayarea.com/ci_12723588. It's a good article that gives you an idea of what Swing Goth is like and how it came to be.

So if you arrive early on Friday, mosey on up to the upper level and let Brian show you how to partner dance Goth-style. Even if you're not dressed in black and wearing Doc Martens, I'm sure he'll give you a "goofy" wave and welcome the opportunity to teach you to dance! :-)

Hubba Hubba Revue: HELL!

Friday, July 17th, 9PM

Join Kingfish and Eddie as they pay for a Lifetime of Sin... in the FIERY PITS OF HELL!!!

It's a wicked-funny BURLESQUE romp through the Stygian Depths of the Underworld! Shake hands with the Devil and Kiss Your Soul Goodbye!

DAMNED SEXY entertainment All Night Long with...

Alotta Boutte'!
Honey Lawless & Gigi D'Flower!
Flame Cynders!
Delilah!
The Twilight Vixen Revue!
Bunny Pistol!
Tit4Tat!
Miss Balla Fire!
Wiggy Darlington & Vima Burlesque!
Rubenesque Burlesque !
Virginia Slim !
Sassy Hotbuns!
Mai Tai!
The Reverend Jerkimiah Thunderchrist!
Coco Noir!
Citty Rich!
Little Miss Never!
Lola Vauntz!
Sparkly Devil & Lady Satan!
Monifa!

from San Diego, Lady Borgia!
from North Carolina, Meka La Creme!

...and featuring The Hubba Hubba Go-Go DEMONS!

Your last chance to Repent! Get all Church'd-up with

THE VICAR OF LIQUOR POWER HOUR!

GOODY TWO-SHOES DISCOUNT: between 9:00-9:30PM, tickets are just $10!

Free dance lessons upstairs, 9:30 - 10:00PM, with BeezleBrian from Swing Goth


Hubba Hubba Revue: HELL!
Friday, July 17th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, SF
$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID
($12 advance tickets at www.dnalounge.com )


See more at:

www.hubbahubbarevue.com


Help spread the word --or risk ETERNAL DAMNATION!!

Lux-Killlmore film "Feed" fundraising voluneers needed for July 30, 2009

If you have some time available to help out at the fundraiser for Dottie Lux and Val Killmore's new feature-length film Feed, Lady Monster is looking for you! All of the details are located in her message below:

Hello my wonderful friends and artists,

I apologize if you have already been contacted to provide your time and/or talent for this event.

I am co-producing the benefits with Dottie Lux and Val Killmore of Lux Killmore Productions (http://www.luxkillmore.com/).

It is a FUN-draiser for their soon-to-be-feature film, FEED.
The short film made by Val Killmore earlier this year, Cannibal Lust Love has been selected to be made into a feature film! But, first they need to raise some much needed cash to get the ball rolling.

Here is a link to the e-flyer http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3532/3703876110_f4f47aa629_o.jpg

Please let us know if you are able to contribute as a volunteer during the event.

Here are the event details:
When: Thursday, July 30th. 7pm - Midnight.
Where: The Climate Theater, http://www.climatetheater.com/ , 285 9th Street @ Folsom Street in San Francisco.
How much: $10 regular entry. $25 VIP entry. Please inquire for more information about the VIP ticket package.
Why: to benefit Lux Killmore Productions in making their feature-length film, FEED
FULL BAR inside
21+ Only

A second fundraiser is taking place in August if you are unable to commit to the one on July 30th.

Thank you so much for any assistance you can provide.

Here are the various volunteer positions that we are currently searching for. Melinda Lilycat is the Stage Manager and Joyce Tang is the Floor Manager.
Volunteers Needed:
2 door people (1 to work it, one for second shift/relief)
2 art auction (1 to work it, one for second shift/relief)
1 pick-up artist
Set Up help
Clean up/Tear Down help
Baked goods, raffle tickets and pastie sales: Lil' Cupcake and a second person for relief/assistance
Flyer Distribution around the Bay Area
THANKS!!

Stephanie
Lady Monster

If you'd like to volunteer, please email Lady Monster at ladymonster@earthlink.net. If you'd like to help finance the film, I guess that would be even better! Maybe they can make you an associate producer, or something. Heh. ;-)

San Francisco area burlesque for the week of July 13, 2009

The week starts off with a visit from Molly Crabapple to Dr. Sketchy's SF, then proceeds to France for a Bastille Day celebration with the Hot Pink Feathers, then ends up in a Hubba Hubba Revue trip to hell and Debauchery! My, what a burlesque journey! Please put your tray table and seat in the upright position and fasten your seat belts. Enjoy your flight. ;-)

• Monday, July 13, 2009: Dr. Sketchy's SF at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, 111 Minna Street. Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco is excited to welcome the founder and president, Molly Crabapple! Molly will be attending this month's workshop and signing copies of her new book, Scarlett Takes Manhattan. We are doing a Victorian theme in celebration of her art work and the release of her new book. Come out and draw our model this month, the striking and amazingly talented Burlesque performer and producer, Mynx D'Meanor! Also this month... Musical guest Fromagique! 6:30 to 10:30pm. $10 general admission, $7 students and teachers with I.D., free to hang out at the bar and chat with Molly. 21+ w/ID.


• Also Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. It's Sparkly Devil's 25th birthday celebration. Again! Join the Hubba Hubba Revue's Blonde Bombshell for her birthday celebration along with Bunny Pistol, Pin Key Lee, Lady Satan, Delilah, Francine Dead, Gigi D'Flower, and Room for Cream! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Tuesday, July 14: Bsstille Day Soiree at Ruby Skye in SF, 420 Mason Street. The Hot Pink Feathers are scheduled to appear at about 11pm. Featuring DJ French le Freak and free French cuisine. 8pm to 2am. $20 in advance, $25-30 at the door if available, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Friday, July 17: 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: Hubba Hubba Revue: Hell! at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Join Kingfish and Eddie as they romp through the Stygian Depths of the Underworld! Along the way, be entertained by Alotta Boutte', Honey Lawless & Gigi D'Flower, Flame Cynders, Delilah, The Twilight Vixen Revue, Bunny Pistol, Tit4Tat, Miss Balla Fire, Wiggy Darlington & Vima Burlesque, Rubenesque Burlesque, Virginia Slim. sASSy Hotbuns, Mai Tai, The Reverend Jerkimiah Thunderchrist, Coco Noir, Citty Rich, Little Miss Never, Lola Vauntz, Sparkly Devil & Lady Satan, Monifa, from San Diego, Lady Borgia, and from North Carolina, Meka La Creme! Doors 9:00, show at 10:00. Free Swing Goth lessons at 9:30 upstairs. $15, $10 at the door between 9 and 9:30pm, $12 in advance at www.dnalounge.com. 21+ w/ID.


• Sunday, July 19: Debauchery at White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6555 Telegraph Avenue. A stripclub for queers of all genders! Featuring an enticing selection of salaciously smoldering strippers, $10 Lap dances and naughty raffle prizes! Doors at 7pm, 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. 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.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, July 13, 2009

Yes, this Monday it's once again time for Uptown Hubba Hubba. And once again, it's Sparkly Devil's 25th birthday celebration. I remember being at her 25th b-day celebration last year. Ha ha!

So join her friends Bunny Pistol, Pin Key Lee, Lady Satan, Delilah, and many others as they help Sparkly celebrate her birthday. Hey! How do I get them to help me celebrate my birthday?! ;-)

Howdy Friends!

It's that time of year again! Time for Sparkly Devil to turn 25... One! More! Time!

Yes, Hubba Hubba's own Blonde Bombshell is celebrating her birthday this Monday, July 13th, at Oakland's own UPTOWN CLUB, and WOW, do we have a show for you!

Starring...

SPARKLY DEVIL!
Bunny Pistol!
Pin Key Lee!
Lady Satan!
Delilah!
Francine Dead!
Gigi D'Flower!
Room for Cream!
Zip the What-Is-It?

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

still just 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

Molly Crabapple visits Comic Relief in Berkeley and Dr. Sketchy's SF

Dr. Sketchy's founder, renowned illustrator, and author Molly Crabapple (http://www.mollycrabapple.com/) wants to hang out with you, Bay Area! She'll be making two appearances on her tour to promote her new burlesque-themed graphic novel, Scarlett Takes Manhattan!

She'll be at Comic Relief in Berkeley (http://www.comicrelief.net/) from 6:30pm until 7:30. oin her for a reading, projections, and signing of her first graphic novel. Stay for a Vaudeville-themed mini Dr. Sketchy’s with burlesque queen Sparkly Devil. Free cupcakes for all! Comic Relief is at 2026 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley.

For those of you who want a bit more drawing and schmoozing time, and for those of you who refuse to leave San Francisco, Molly Crabapple will be appearing at your hometown Dr. Sketchy's on Monday, July 13. That evening's model/performer will be my buddy and producer of San Diego's Fishnet Follies, Mynx d'Meanor (mynxdmeanor.com)! Here is the event announcement from Jessica "Tink" Whiteside, for whom Molly Crabapple is a personal hero. And note that if you won't be drawing, it's free to hang out at the bar and to meet the author!

Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco is excited to welcome the founder and president, Molly Crabapple! Molly will be attending this month's workshop and signing copies of her new book, Scarlett Takes Manhattan. We are doing a Victorian theme in celebration of her art work and the release of her new book.

Come out and draw our model this month, the striking and amazingly talented Burlesque performer and producer, Mynx D'Meanor!

Also this month...
Musical guest Fromagique!

How much is it?
It's $10 general admission for sketchers, or $7 for students or teachers with I.D. The best part...it's FREE for anyone wanting to just drop in and hang out at the bar!! Don't worry if you don't want to draw the models, you can still come in and check out the fun.

For all you sketcher's though, bring your sketchbooks, and be prepared for some naughty good fun!

21+ w/ID


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

So if you've ever wondered who Molly Crabapple is, or you want a personally autographed copy of her book, then this is your opportunity!

Spookshow A-Go-Go: A Space ODDessy on Sunday, July 12, 2009

It's the second Sunday of the July, which means it's time to go to outer space! Or outer space will come to you!? Oh my! Ha ha!

Whichever way you want it, Lux Killmore presents Spookshow A-Go-Go: A Space ODDessy! Yes, since it's Val Killmore's birthday celebration, they'll be showing her favorite film, "Plan 9 From Outer Space." How cool is that?

And to provide the heat, Miss Balla Fire will perform! And Miss Honey Penny, too! Ooh! And add in the other lovely and talented performers, you've really got a show!

Lux Killmore presents
Spookshow A-Go-Go: A Space ODDessy

July 12th @ 7pm The Stud
399 9th Street Admission: $7 Full Bar 21+ with ID

Film: "Plan 9 From Outer Space" colorized by Legend Films

Live Burlesque Performances by: Ruby White, Dottie Lux, Kentucky Fried Woman, Balla Fire and Miss Honey Penny as well as Flow Wand Performance by Aileen Deirdre Lawlorand more including Sideshow Oddity "The Atomic Missing Link?"

Hosted by: Landa Lakes
AND DJ Alex Cox

Lux-Killmore Entertainment presents an out of this world film, drag, burlesque and sideshow event, A Space ODDessy !, an evening of chicks, dicks and flicks. July is a time to look to the sky, is that a firework? Burning Bush? Maybe it's a group of aliens set to take over our disgusting little planet. Oh it's also Val's birthday...guess what, we'll be showing her favorite film; Edward D Wood Jr's "Plan 9 From Outer Space" July 12th @ 7:00 pm at The Stud.

About The Film: "Can your heart stand the shocking facts about Graverobbers from Outer Space?" That's the question on the lips of the narrator of this tale about flying saucers, zombies and cardboard tombstones. A pair of aliens, angered by the "stupid minds" of planet Earth, set up shop in a California cemetery. Their plan: to animate an army of the dead to march on the capitals of the world. (The fact that they have only managed to resurrect three zombies to date has not discouraged them.) An intrepid airline pilot living near the cemetery must rescue his wife from this low-budget terror. "Can you prove it *didn't* happen?" Written by David Thiel

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

Burlesque friends in the worlds of art and music

A couple of buddies of the SFBR from the burlesque community have some upcoming events happening this weekend.

If you're near Monterey, Jessica Whiteside (http://www.jessicawhiteside.com/) is exhibiting some of her work at the Alternate Cafe (http://www.thealternativecafe.com/). The opening of the show, Garter Belts and Gasoline 2, is on Friday, July 10, from 7 to 9pm. The alternate cafe is located at 1230 Fremont Blvd., in Seaside. The opening is free and for all ages. Please see the cafe's website for more information.

On Sunday, King TuffNStuff will be performing upstairs at Biscuits and Blues in San Francisco. Here are the details from King TuffNStuff!

Hey folks! I am excited! There's a NEW venue upstairs at B&B! Check it out-Sure it's short notice but what fun this will be!!

Sunday July 12th
8pm-11pm
The Union Room [upstairs @ Biscuits and Blues]
401 Mason St @ Geary St.
FALL AGES!
$5 cheap!

Come and support :
TuffNStuff [aka Kali B]: The Last Delta Drag King's first official booking at the best BLUES venue in SF: Biscuits and Blues) with pals Richie (Curious Proclivities) on guitar and special guestsRyka Aoki de la Cruz on harp and (we hope) the amazing Maria Medina aka MM on percussion!

Spread the word! Great food and BIG FUN on a Sunday summer night! See you there! Thanks!

-Kali B aka King TuffNStuff

Red Hots Burlesque and Hot Pink Feathers concert appearance for Friday, July 10, 2009

This Friday night, catch Red Hots Burlesque and the Hot Pink Feathers in action!

Red Hots Burlesque happens every Friday starting at 7:30pm at El Rio, 3158 Mission St., San Francisco. I don't have the line-up yet, but it's sure to be a fun time. $5-10, sliding scale. Be sure to check out the BBQ! And please be 21 or older, otherwise you'll be looking in from outside. And don't forget that RHB will be in Alameda tonight (see previous post) and represented at Spookshow A-Go-Go on Sunday! Please see the calendar for details.

The Hot Pink Feathers will be appearing with Eggplant Casino on both a Gypsy and Bossa Nova tune Friday night at Cafe du Nord, 2174 Market Street, San Francisco. Rosin Coven headlines. Doors open at 8pm, and the show is at 9. It's a 21 and older event. Tickets are $14 if you buy them in advance (www.cafedunord.com), and are $16 at the door.

And that's the way burlesque is for Friday, July 10, 2009. Everybody have fun, good luck, and courage... ;-)

Burlesque classes at School of Shimmy start Sunday, July 12, 2009

Got the midsummer blues? Looking for a way to get through the dog days while learning something new? Already a performer looking to add fan dancing to your repetoire? Then Dottie Lux has some classes for you! Yes, the School of Shimmy will soon be in session! Here is the schedule for July and August sessions:

Red Hots Burlesque- School of Shimmy

July 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 27th. August 2nd, 7th, 9th, 10th, 17th, 23rd, 31st

Classes are held at The Climate Theater
Located at 285 9th Street. At the corner of 9th and Folsom in San Francisco
Space is limited and reservations are appreciated and encouraged.

All classes $30

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, 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!



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 class(es) you are interested in and don't forget 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 Summer Showcases will take place on Aug 7th and Sept 4th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque. Full Details and Class Schedule at www.redhotsburlesque.com.


July 12th 3-5pm 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. Read more about Delilah at www.delilahburlesque.com and www.myspace.com/bangbangvariety!

July 13th 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.

July 19th 3-5pm 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.

July 20th 7-9pm Crafting Tips and Tricks: Fans, hats, shimmy belts,? flowers for your hair and more!? Make your performance pop with handmade accesories MADE BY YOU! Also learn ways to improve on store bought items and make them yourown with simple construction. Thifty too! Learn how to do this on a dime! Some supplies available day of class and a list of supplies to bring? will be provided at registration.

July 27th 7-9pm Pastie Making and Tassel Twirling: How do we 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 inhabitions aside.



Aug 3rd 3-5pm 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!

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

Aug 9th 3-5pm The Schmooze - Business of Burlesque with Lady Monster Learn how to respectfully get press and bookings. Navigate the burlesque world with class and dignity. The best ways to get involved are right at your fingertips; don't miss out!

Aug 10th 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.

Aug 17th 7-9pm 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.

Aug 23rd 3-5pm 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!

Aug 31st 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!

Sept 4th, 7:30pm El Rio (3158 Mission Street SF, CA)- School of Shimmy Showcase! Your chance to sh-sh-shake it on stage!


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com
http://climatetheater.com

Little Minsky's for Thursday, July 9, 2009

July? Check. Second Thursday? Check. Right on schedule, it's time for Little Minsky's. Ooh! Looks like a lot of local talent will be on stage that night! It's always a great show at Little Minsky's. :-)

Get set for some shimmy and shake, stunning divas and mischievous melodies as Little Minsky's is just around the corner this Thursday at Club Deluxe. Fresh from her smashing one-woman show at the New Conservatory Theatre, the ever-glamorous Russian popera legend Katya Smirnoff-Skyy is your hostess for the night of burlesque beauties and cabaret concoctions. We're thrilled to welcome drag superstar Ethel Merman to the Minsky's stage along with the vocal talents of Alotta Boutté and a luscious line-up of lovely ladies including Simone de la Getto, Delilah, Sid Scenic, Miss Honey Penny, Sassy Hot Buns, La Linda and Mai Tai.

Join us for another round of sizzling show, tasty cocktails and racy good times...

-----------------------

LITTLE MINSKY'S

BURLESQUE
Simone de la Getto
Delilah
Sid Scenic
Miss Honey Penny
Sassy Hot Buns
La Linda
Mai Tai

VARIETY
Ethel Merman
Alotta Boutté

MC
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy

DJ
Oran - swingin' dance tunes

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

--- Every Second Thursday ---

Performer Info:
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy - www.russianoperadiva.com
Alotta Boutté - www.myspace.com/alotta
Simone de la Getto - www.myspace.com/simonedelagetto
Delilah - www.delilahburlesque.com
Sid Scenic - www.myspace.com/sidscenic
Sassy Hot Buns - 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

Red Hots Burlesque invades Forbidden Island in Alameda on Thursday, July 9, 2009

Yes, it's true. Red Hots Burlesque is coming to Alameda! Dottie Lux often performs in Oakland. I guess she was scouting for a place to land her show!

The spot she's chosen is the Forbidden Island, Alameda's first and only Tiki Lounge (www.forbiddenislandalameda.com). Ooh. Sounds exotic!

According to the website, Forbidden Island hosts "no cover (so to speak)" live burleque shows. So this Thursday it'll be Red Hots Burlesque, with Lady Satan, Ruby White, and Dottie. Val Killmore will be the DJ. Next month will feature Hubba Hubba Revue!

And, hey, lookee! The media/booking contact is Will the Thrill of Thrillville (www.thrillville.net)! In case you haven't heard, the Speakeasy Theatres in Oakland and El Cerrito have closed. Aww. I saw some good shows at those theaters. But Will the Thrill and Monica Tiki Goddess will be taking the show on the road, appearing at the 4 Star Theater on July 23 for a Shatner tribute evening with Twillight Vixen Revue! See the calendar for details. :-)

And you don't have to wait til next Friday to see RHB again, because we're coming to you (if you live in the East Bay)!!! Red Hots are bringing you tropicial tiki titilation at arguably the best Tiki Lounge in the world. Forbidden Island is super cute and has the most extensive tropocal drink menu I have ever seen. Aaaaand they have loads of non-alcoholic drinks that are as tasty as could be. We'll be doing performances through out the night. So row your boat over the bay and come say mahalo to these sexy mamas! Shakin' their coconuts will be Ruby White, Lady Satan, Dottie Lux and bringing you all the radical tunage is Val Killmore.

Thursday, July 9
8pm to 10pm

No cover
21+ w/ID

Forbidden Island
1304 Lincoln Avenue
Alameda, CA


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com/
http://www.forbiddenislandalameda.com/

Heh. Forgot to add in the address, date and time for those who receive the postings without the image.

Barbary Coast Burlesque: Anniversary show, Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Come out to help celebrate Barbary Coast Burlesque's one year anniversary this Wednesday! Bunny Pistol will have a special lineup of performers for this show, and it looks like there's a sponsor! Cazadores drink specials will be available for your drinking pleasure. Yum yum! :-P

So join Bunny and all of her friends for a smashing good time!

Cazadores and Barbary Coast Burlesque Celebrates....
Our One Year Anniversary!!!
Wednesday, July 8th
Beautiful dancing women with CAZADORES drink specials!!



Hosted By
ROGER ODDCOCK
Starring...
Bunny Pistol
Virginia Slim
Balla Fire
Sid Scenic
Juicy D. Light
Mynx D' Meanor
Ruby White
Lady Satan
sASSy Hotbuns

$5 at the door where it starts with sweet Kandy!!!!!
Annies Social Club
917 Folsom St. @ 5th
Show at 8pm
ONLY $5 at the door, 21+ w/ID


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

San Francisco area burlesque for the week of July 6, 2009

Wowzas! I thought that there might be a slow week after the big Fourth of July weekend, but burlesque doesn't rest! There's a lot of unique stuff happening this week. Barbary Coast Burlesque has its one year anniversary show. Red Hots Burlesque will be at a tiki bar in Alameda. Dr. Sketchy's founder Molly Crabapple will be signing copies of her new graphic novel in Berkeley (and will be a special guest at Dr. Sketchy's SF on Monday, July 13!). There are some free events, too. Always good during recessionary times!

• Monday, July 6, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. And the fireworks continue indoors with fiery-hot burlesque at the Uptown. See Monifa, The Twilight Vixen Revue, Francine Dead, Miss Balla Fire, The Cheesepuffs, Lana Gottalotta (debut!), and Lilly Soleil! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Wednesday, July 8: Barbary Coast Burlesque at Annie's Social Club in San Francisco, 917 Folsom Street. Celebrate the one year anniversary of Barbary Coast Burlesque with Bunny Pistol, Virginia Slim, Balla Fire, Sid Scenic, Juicy D. Light, Mynx D' Meanor, Ruby White, Lady Satan, and sASSy Hotbuns, along with host Roger Oddcock. Show at 8pm. $5, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Thursday, July 9: Red Hots Burlesque: Special East Bay Show! at Forbidden Island in Alameda, 1304 Lincoln Avenue. Red Hots land on the Forbidden Island Tiki Lounge for its monthly burlesque night. With Ruby White, Lady Satan, Dottie Lux, and DJ Val Killmore. 8pm to 10pm. No cover, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Thursday: 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). Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $5, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Friday, July 10: 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: Rosin Coven and Eggplant Casino (w/Hot Pink Feathers) at Cafe du Nord in SF, 2174 Market Street. The Hot Pink Feathers joins Eggplant Casino on both a Gypsy and a Bossa Nova tune! Doors 8:00, show at 9:00. $14 in advance (at www.cafedunord.com), $16 at the door, 21+ w/ID.


• Sunday, July 12: Burlesque book signing with Molly Crabapple at Comic Relief in Berkeley, 2026 Shattuck Avenue. Join Dr. Sketchy's founder Molly Crabapple for a reading, projections, and signing of her first graphic novel, Scarlett Takes Manhattan. Stay for a Vaudeville-themed mini Dr. Sketchy's with burlesque queen Sparkly Devil! Free cupcakes for all! 6:30-7:30pm. Free.
  


• Also Sunday: Spookshow A-Go-Go: A Space ODDessy! at The Stud in SF, 399 9th Street. Lux-Killmore Entertainment presents an out of this world film, drag, burlesque and sideshow event, A Space ODDessy!, an evening of chicks, dicks and flicks. Live burlesque performances by Ruby White, Dottie Lux, Kentucky Fried Woman, Balla Fire and Miss Honey Penny as well as Flow Wand Performance by Aileen Deirdre Lawlor and more including Sideshow Oddity "The Atomic Missing Link?" Hosted by Landa Lakes and with DJ Alex Cox. Film will be "Plan 9 From Outer Space" colorized by Legend Films, because it's Val Killmore's birthday! Show starts at 7pm. $7, 21+ w/ID.
  
  

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.

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, July 6, 2009

With the Fourth of July over, do you really think the fireworks are over? Heck no! Ha ha. Join your old buddies Kingfish and Eddie as they bring you those smokin' hot sparklers of the evening, Twilight Vixen Revue! Then there's the oh-so-hot Miss Balla Fire! And don't forget the brightest star of burlesque, Lily Soleil! Plus so much more. Ya gotta see the show to believe it.

Howdy Friends!

July kicks off hotter than a firecracker as Hubba Hubba Revue returns to Oakland's own UPTOWN CLUB with an explosive line-up of star-spangled beauties!

for MONDAY, July 6th, we've got:

MONIFA!
The Twilight Vixen Revue!
Francine Dead!
Miss Balla Fire!
The Cheesepuffs!
Lana Gottalotta (debut!)
Lilly Soleil!
Zip the What-Is-It?

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

still just 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

The Kentucky Fried Woman Show: Drag & Burlesque Commando on Friday, July 3, 2009

Last minute posting of an event for tonight! Kentucky Fried Woman has a show at Velvet in Oakland, and it'll feature some of the area's top burlesque performers! Even Dottie Lux will once again make the trip over to Oakland after her own show in San Francisco, Red Hots Burlesque (previous post), to perform. Here's the information that I've scraped off the "Interwebs" about the show:

The Kentucky Fried Woman Show: Drag & Burlesque Commando

Featuring the very best drag and burlesque artists in an ALL-IMPROV Show! The music is ready to go and the performers and audience are in for a WILD night of fun and adventure. You are not going to believe how much fun this is going to be! A great way to kick off the 4th of JULY weekend and as always, there will be a dance party after the show. This is an awesome event! Featuring: Simone de la Getto Charleston Chu Thisway/Thatway Chica Boom Lil Miss Hot Mess Dottie Lux Lady Monster Amelia Mae Paradise Fritzy Flyes Again the legendary Isis Starr All the way from Toronto, Ashton Kutchie And down from Seattle, my co-femmecee for the evening...Phenix Love

Also, in from Sweden, Ulrika Dahl, who will be on hand to discuss and celebrate her book Femmes of Power and personally invite you to a special Femmes of Power reading next week. Three of the folks from the book are in the show!

Where: Velvet, 3411 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94602

Price: $10, 21 and older

When: 9:30pm Fri 7.03.09


http://www.velvetoakland.com

The Lair of Lady Monster Show: 4th of July, 2009

Join Lady Monster for a special Fourth of July radio show this Saturday from 2 to 4pm! This week, she'll focus on the meaning and concept of freedom. Her guest will be Trauma Flintstone. So tune in while you're barbecuing, waiting for the fireworks, or whatever you do on a summer afternoon to celebrate. Happy Fourth of July, everyone! :-D

What is the epitome of freedom to you?

Do you have a favorite song or soundbyte that I can use to describe this for my radio show?

The Lair of Lady Monster
Every Saturday
2:00 - 4:00pm

FCC FREE RADIO
www.fccfreeradio.com
107.3FM in San Francisco

You can listen to it online or via a SmartPhone, and via AOL Radio, Shoutcast.com and WinAmp.com .


Saturday, July 4th
FREEDOM SHOW
Listen to all things that epitomize freedom - in whatever form you define freedom.
It could be things you agree or disagree with - the main thing is - someone has expressed it and it is the very definition of freedom to you.

My special guests include: Trauma Flintstone. Trauma is coming into the studio to sing her song, Titty Fuck Me. This is the PREMIERE of this song on the airwaves. You don't wanna miss it! www.traumaflintstone.com

Radio blog: ladymonsterlair.blogspot.com

Baxtalo Drom, The Lucky Road - Special Edition for Friday, July 3, 2009

Baxtalo Drom, The Lucky Road is back! Yes, the Gypsy Punk Dance Party is back at the DNA Lounge. What's interesting about this edition is that part of the show will include Fuchsia Foxxx and The Shanghai Pearl from Seattle. They'll be part of Fabuluxe. You may remember that both performers appeared at the San Francisco premiere of "A Wink and a Smile." And the Shanghai Pearl was up for "Best Debut" at this year's Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend. Read on for more details!

Baxtalo Drom, The Lucky Road --Special Edition

July 3rd, 2009
DNA Lounge
375 11th St. San Francisco
9pm-2am
$10, 21 & up w/ID


The producers of BAXTALO DROM, THE LUCKY ROAD, San Francisco's premier Gypsy Punk Dance Party, bring you a smokin' hot Fourth of July kick-off edition!

Along with a few of our local favorites, we will be hosting some of the finest gypsy punk entertainment the Pacific Northwest has to offer!

FABULUXE (Seattle) A spectacular show featuring some of Seattle’s most prominent burlesque & cabaret stars! Fuchsia Foxxx, Sassy Delure, Ben DeLaCreme and The Shanghai Pearl have created a mind-blowing show featuring belly dance, burlesque, drag and comedy! It's an alluring performance sure to inspire, seduce, provoke, and delight!

DJ GLOBAL RUCKUS (Portland) will be shaking the floorboards loose with his Balkan beats and gypsy grooves- think Gogol Bordello, Balkan Beatbox, Amsterdam Klezmer Band, and Beats Antique!

MIRA BETZ, a stunning dancer who evokes the the golden era of glamour with her elegant take on belly dance.

ROSE HARDEN, this hypnotic belly dancer seamlessly weaves vintage sensibilities with contemporary tribal fusion.

Our GYPSY BAZAAR features unique local designers vending their handmade goods -- so doll up and support local small business!


---DRESS TIGHT & GET LOOSE!---


Baxtalo Drom, The Lucky Road at DNA Lounge
July 3rd, 2009
375 Eleventh Street, SF
9pm-2am
$10, 21 & up
Advance Tickets at www.dnalounge.com


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

Hot Pink Feathers News: Summer Session II starts next week! Burlesque n' Brass this Saturday!

Hey all you Feather fans! Kellita let me know that things are happening over at the Ballet Studio in San Francisco. Summer Session II at the Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy starts next week! Plus, HPF has a show with Blue Bone Express this Saturday at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland.

If you've ever wanted to learn to dance like the Hot Pink Feathers, now's the time! You can even bring a friend who has never taken a class at the Academy before and you'll both get a discount. Read on for more information!

SUMMER SESSION II @ HOT PINK FEATHERS SHOWGIRL ACADEMY (JULY 7th thru Aug 4th):

1) World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Dance Technique (Tu 7:30)

2) Ballet for Showgirls (Tu 8:30)

3) World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Choreography (Tu 9pm)

4) 3 Class Combo Discount (Tu 7:30-10pm)

***Scroll down for dates & times; for details visit www.hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html

All classes held at:
Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy @ The Ballet Studio in SF
128 10th St at Minna; great parking; 3 blks from Civic Ctr BART

1) Hot Pink Feathers World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Dance Technique

Summer Session I: 5 Tuesdays 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4 7:30-8:30pm $75/series ($20/drop in); reserve your spot! email hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com

2) Ballet for Showgirls

Summer Session I: 5 Tuesdays 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4 8:30-9pm $45/series ($10/drop in); reserve your spot! email hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com

3) Hot Pink Feathers World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Choreography

Summer Session I: 5 Tuesdays 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30 9-10pm $75/series ($20/drop in); reserve your spot! email hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com

***Sign up for a session with a friend who is new to the Academy, and you BOTH receive a DISCOUNT (from $10 to $30 each, depending on how many classes you enroll in!)

Not familiar with the Hot Pink Feathers? Want to see them perform again? Well, you can catch them in action with Blue Bone Express this Saturday at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland. Watch the 4th of July fireworks over Jack London Square first, then walk up Broadway then Telegraph to see Burlesque n' Brass!

BURLESQUE N' BRASS

CAFE VAN KLEEF
1621 Telegraph in Oakland

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

Hot Pink Feathers and Blue Bone Express with guest MC Simone de la Getto!


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

The Hot Pink Feathers will also be appearing at the Regency Center's Centennial Gala (invitation only) on July 9, with Eggplant Casino and Rosin Coven at Cafe du Nord on July 10, and at a Bastille Day soiree at Ruby Skye on July 14.

Red Hots Burlesque for Friday, July 3, 2009

Dottie Lux is in da house! Well, she will be this Friday. After a trip back to her native New York City, Dottie is back in the City by the Bay. This week, she welcomes Suppositori Spelling, Miss Balla Fire, and Virginia Slim to the Red Hots stage!

Red Hots Burlesque! presents *Stick it in Suppositori*

Please come to "The Hottest Happy Hour in the Bay" for a very special evening with first time performers to the Red Hots stage, some favorites and a huge welcome back to producer Dottie Lux. We're packing the dressing room so it's up to you to pack the house. We're honored to have Suppositori Spelling-- Known as SPAZ for a reason!--with us for the very first time and in Spaz's first performance back from her London trip! There is another debut, please welcome the very fabulous Balla Fire and Virginia Slim to the Red Hots stage for the very first time. She is joined by some of our rarely seen performers: Sister Filthy and Juicy D Light.

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 , July 3rd
El Rio- YOUR DIVE
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 and SOS Grad Eva Valenitina

21+ w/ID





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

First Friday Follies for Friday, July 3, 2009

It's now July, and the summer is flying by. It's time for back-to-school! Heh. I was in some Target stores recently and noticed that they've shipped out their patio furniture and replaced them with back-to-school stuff. Now they just need to get those Christmas items out on the floor....

But I'm getting ahead of even the discount stores! It's the beginning of July, which means that it's time for First Friday Follies (www.myspace.com/firstfridayfollies)! The East Bay's very own free burlesque show that coincides with Oakland's Art Murmur (www.oaklandartmurmur.com). Like many cities, Oakland's artists get together and have a night where the galleries are open late and there are all kinds of activities. Towards the end of the evening, the Stork Club hosts First Friday Follies where you can see some of the best burlesque acts in the Bay Area.

Here are all the details of the show from Cupcake:

Good Day, Ladies and Gents!
Well, June flew by and it's already time for the next installment of The Follies! We have such a fabulous line-up for you! The show starts at 9:30...The Stork Club is located at 2330 Telegraph Ave in Oakland. As usual, no cover charge but donations are highly encouraged (and necessary to keep our show runnin'!). We sure hope you can make it! Get there early or you may not be able to see very well!

Our Line-Up includes:

Emcee Margaret France!
Music by Mugg Muggles!
Bunny Pistol!
Little Eyeful!
Mable Sugar!
Miss Bella Trixx!
Sparkly Devil!
Monifa!
Ruby White!
Cupcake!
Lady Satan!

My, oh, my! It's gonna rule!!! See you there!
Smooches,
Cupcake

No cover! 21+ w/ID

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

And Cupcake is not kidding about getting there early. The stage is at ground level, so the first few rows of people standing up will have a decent view of the happenings. Margaret France has been requesting that the first five or six rows of people sit, though, so more people have been able to see the stage. If she forgets, just ask her to make the request!