Comics burlesque in the Bay Area this Friday, April 2

Whether you'll be in San Francisco or Oakland this Friday, there will be burlesque shows on both sides of the Bay celebrating the comics/science fiction/fantasy cultures! In case you missed the news, WonderCon is happening this weekend, and so the shows will be drawing attendees from this huge convention happening at Moscone Center South in San Francisco.

In San Francisco at the DNA Lounge, Fishnet Follies is presenting, COMIC STRIP! in conjunction with The Ball of Justice, which is presented by Swing Goth.

I know Mynx d'Meanor and her Fishnet Follies presented previous versions of COMIC STRIP! in San Diego at the same times as Comic-Cons. But this year they've teamed up with Swing Goth for what is sure to be the must-see event of Friday night in the City.

Your favorite Bay Area burlesque performers, such as Bunny Pistol, Kiss Me Kate, Casey Castille, Lady Satan, Flame Cynders (Fishnet Follies co-producer) and Mynx herself, will be in costume as some of your favorite comics characters. The burlesque show will be at approximately 11pm.

Before and after, there will be live music from Grammy-nominated surf rockers Los Straitjackets and futuristic sci-fi band The Phenomenauts! Plus there will be music from DJs Melting Girl (Death Guild and 1984), Skip (New Wave City), Shatter (Bondage-a-Go-Go), and MzSamantha (Clockwork). Early in the evening, there will be dance lessons provided by Swing Goth!

Judging by the response to the Ball of Justice Facebook event page, this looks like it'll be a very popular show. It's unique, and it sounds very fun! Mynx and Flame have worked very hard on Fishnet Follies' second show in the Bay Area, and Brian Gardner of Swing Goth has done a terrific job putting together the bands, DJs, and handling everything else!

You can purchase advanced tickets at dnalounge.com for $16 if you want to be sure to get in. Tickets will be $20 at the door. And if you'll be at WonderCon on Friday, there will be $15 discount tickets at the Swing Goth booth.

Here are the details:

Surf-rockin' Luchadores, intrepid space explorers, superheros and dancing!

What more could you want from your Wondercon weekend? I know. How about a super hero themed burlesque show? Fishnet Follies Burlesque Revue presents COMIC STRIP! - a burlesque spectacular set between the bands!

Buy tickets now: http://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2010/04.html#02

The night is headlined by Grammy nominated, CoCo regulars: Los Straightjackets! Donning the guise of masked Mexican wrestlers to protect their identity, these surf rockin' do-gooders lead the never-ending fight for your right to party!

On April 2nd they team up with heroic space explorers, The Phenomenauts, whose ship is powered by a rock'n'roll super-collider that smashes Rockabilly particles headlong into New Wave sound. Together they will vanquish your Friday night doldrums.

And sidekicks can get their kicks on the side with some of the best DJs in SF:

Melting Girl (Death Guild and 1984)
Skip (New Wave City)
Shatter (Bondage-a-Go-Go)
MzSamantha (Clockwork)

Fishnet Follies Burlesque Revue presents COMIC STRIP!
Starring:
Bunny Pistol!
Casey Castille!
Flame Cynders!
Kiss Me Kate!
Lady Satan!
Mynx d'Meanor!
... with special guest:
Dizzy Von Damn! (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008)

And hosted by Hubba Hubba Revue's MC Kingfish!

Early in the evening, dance lessons are provided by Swing Goth! Now bi-coastal in SF and NYC, Swing Goth has been recognized by SF Bay Guardian as one of the "Best of the Bay." Forget the footwork, partner dancing is about connection to your partner and feeling the music and we've re-designed our instruction to focus on just that!

As an organization dedicated to partner dancing to modern music, we believe you don't need to listen to your grandparent's music to have fun dancing like they did. Read more about us and past events at http://www.swinggoth.com or puruse the links below for prior press coverage.

Don't want to partner dance? No problem, DNA Lounge has two levels of music and dancing, but don't miss this ball, or you'll regret it!


Friday, April 2, 2010
DNA Lounge
375 Eleventh Street
San Francisco, CA
Doors 7:30PM / Burlesque 11PM
$16 Advance (Buy tickets now: http://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2010/04.html#02)
$20 Door
18+


http://www.fishnetfollies.com

http://www.swinggoth.com

http://www.dnalounge.com

If you're over on the east side of the Bay Bridge and you don't want to trek over to San Francisco to see a burlesque show, First Friday Follies will be happening at the Stork Club in Oakland!

This month, they'll also be featuring a science fiction kind of theme. You can tell by the way they describe the show. And their musical guests will be The Final Frontiersmen and Victoria and the Vaudevillains! It'll be time to rock out with your Spock out! The stars of the show will be Twilight Vixen Revue, Pin Key Lee, Cupcake and Little Eyeful, and Bitter Waitress! All wrangled by your Lieutenant of Laughs, Margaret France. Engage!

April Follies will rule, no foolin'!

We've got talents that boldly show where no man has gone before and a prime directive to rock the eff out.

Designated Rock Stars
Victoria and the Vaudvillains!

More Music by the Federation's Finest
The Final Frontiersmen!

Performances from
The Twilight Vixen Revue!
Pin Key Lee!
Cupcake and Little Eyeful!
Bitterwaitress!

and a special birthday edition of
Amateur Hour!

Hostessed by the Follies own
Margaret France!

Cleaned and Preened by the stunning
BB Dahl!

As always, we run on YOU!

No cover, but donations go to feeding the girls and funding our long-awaited sequel to April Fool's Day, April Fool's Day 2: Curly From the Noose.

First Friday Follies, Friday April 2, 2010
9:30pm
The Stork Club
2330 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA

21+ w/ID


http://www.myspace.com/firstfridayfollies

http://www.storkcluboakland.com

San Francisco area burlesque for March 31 to April 6, 2010

Oh, boy! This looks like the week for nerd fun! WonderCon 2010 is coming up this weekend, and the comics are infiltrating the burlesque shows!

For example, Fishnet Follies is joining with Swing Goth to bring you Ball of Justice and Comic Strip at the DNA Lounge on Friday. Some of your favorite burlesquers will be performing as your favorite comic book heroes and villains! Plus, there will be live music with The Phenomenauts and Grammy-nominated Los Straightjackets! I'm guessing lots of WonderCon attendees will be there!

First Friday Follies is also going with a science fiction theme in the East Bay on Friday, too. Seems they're using Star Trek terms in their show description, and one of their musical guests is The Final Frontiersmen. Boldly go!

The Kentucky Fried Woman Show at the Stork Club in Oakland on Saturday is called "Animation Nation," and they're saying that you may see performances including characters like the Powerpuff Girls, Roger Rabbit, etc. It looks like it'll be "toontastic!"

See below for the rest of the shows for the upcoming week. And if you're so moved, feel free to dress up as Tony Stark or Kick-Ass and see some superhero/comic strip character burlesque this weekend! Cheers!

• Friday, April 2: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. Join host Dottie Lux for a raunchy celebration of April Fools! With performances by Dottie Lux, Spy Girlfriday, Alotta Boutte, Virginia Suicide, La Rena Rose and Lindsay B Jones, and visiting from the east...KRAZY KANZ!. Show at 7:30pm. $5-10, sliding scale. 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: Fishnet Follies and Ball of Justice at DNA Lounge in San Francisco, 375 Eleventh Street. How about a super hero themed burlesque show? Fishnet Follies Burlesque Revue presents COMIC STRIP! Starring Bunny Pistol, Casey Castille, Flame Cynders, Kiss Me Kate, Lady Satan, and Mynx d'Meanor! With special guest Dizzy Von Damn (Miss Viva Las Vegas 2008)! The night is headlined by Grammy nominated Los Straightjackets! These surf rockin' do-gooders lead the never-ending fight for your right to party! They will be joined by The Phenomenauts, whose ship is powered by a rock'n'roll super-collider that smashes Rockabilly particles headlong into New Wave sound. Early in the evening, there will be dance lessons by Swing Goth, and DJ dancing later. Doors at 7:30pm, burlesque at 11pm. $20 at the door, $16 in advance (Buy tickets now: http://www.dnalounge.com/calendar/2010/04.html#02). 18+.


• Also, also Friday: First Friday Follies at The Stork Club in Oakland, 2330 Telegraph Avenue. They've got talents that boldly show where no man has gone before and a prime directive to rock the eff out. With musical guests Victoria and the Vaudvillains and The Final Frontiersmen! Performances from The Twilight Vixen Revue, Pin Key Lee, Cupcake and Little Eyeful, and Bitter Waitress! Plus a special birthday edition of Amateur Hour! Hostessed by the Follies own Margaret France! Cleaned and preened by the stunning BB Dahl! Show at 9:30pm. No cover, but donations welcome. 21+ w/ID.


• Saturday, April 3: The Kentucky Fried Woman Show: Animation Nation at Velvet in Oakland, 3411 MacArthur Blvd. Join a celebration of your favorite animated characters, cartoons, shows & movies! You might see the Powerpuff Girls, Roger Rabbit, Chef, Daria, the Little Mermaid, the Lion King and a host of other celebrated animated friends. Starring Starr69, Dottie Lux, Brock Cocker. Phat Fly Girls, Juicy D. Light, Kitty von Quim, MuLotta TaTas, Cherry Poppins, Sugarbush Lane, Diamond Daggers, Ocean of Emotion, and The Mustache Boys. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30. $10, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Saturday: Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland, 1621 Telegraph Avenue. Join the Hot Pink Feathers and Blue Bone Express for some Showgirl Samba and Dixieland jazz. Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30. $10, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Monday, April 5: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Join the Hubbas as they throw a bachelor/bachelorette party for their pals Niki and Josh! With performances by Sparkly Devil, Bunny Pistol, Miss Mae Western, Gretl von Boom-Boom, Kiss Me Kate, Kliff Jerk, Comrade Tang, and your hosts, Kingfish & Eddie! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 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, March 29, 2010

March came in like a lion, and Hubba Hubba Revue will see that it goes out like a... Kitten! Yes, San Francisco burlesque institution Kitten on the Keys (photo to the left) will make an appearance in Oakland at the Uptown Club this Monday night.

And guess what! Yes! It's Bunny von Tail's birthday, so come and help her celebrate by whooping it up!

There will be a special troupe performance by Orchid Bellydance, plus acts from Sid Scenic, Casey Castille, Ariyana La Fey, and Eeyore the Clown!

It'll be March madness at the Uptown Club Monday night. It's awesome, baby!

HOWDY FRIENDS!

MONDAY! Come on down to the Uptown Club and give March a swift BURLESQUE kick in the pants as we send the ol' month packing with a line-up of special guests, top talent and... did we mention? It's Bunny von Tail's birthday!

Come see!

KITTEN ON THE KEYS!
Sid Scenic!
Casey Castille!
Ariyana La Fey!
Eeyore the Clown!
Bunny von Tail!
Zip the What-Is-It?!
special troupe appearance by ORCHID BELLYDANCE!

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

still just FIVE BUCKS!

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

*FUN SEASON BEGINS THIS MONDAY!*

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

Join Us Here on teh Facebooks:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=22983060922


http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com

http://www.uptownnightclub.com

Red Door Cabaret and Red Hots Burlesque, Friday, March 26

There will be two shows with burlesque acts this Friday for your starting-the-weekend pleasure.

First off, Red Hots Burlesque will be happening during happy hour at El Rio in the Mission. I don't have a list of who will be performing yet, but it's sure to be a good show. The show starts at 7:30 promptly, and cover will be $5 to $10, sliding scale. 21 and older. El Rio is located at 3158 Mission Street.

Then within walking distance, Baxtalo Drom's Red Door Cabaret is happening at Amnesia! Join Mistress of Ceremonies Doktor Bordello for an evening of dance, music side show, and lots more! Featuring Ariyana La Fey, Lady X, and Pin Key Lee. All the details are below!

Voluptuous vamps, gender bending tramps, and vagabond gents! Friday, March 26th, you are invited to Baxtalo Drom's gypsy hideaway for the Red Door Cabaret; an alluring evening of risque and rowdy dance performances, live music, side show stunts, Balkan Beats, and drag!

Featuring Mistress of Ceremonies
DOKTOR BORDELLO! Gypsy witch, mad scientist and burlesque strumpet!

Musical Guest!
SCOTCH AND BONES! Gritty gypsy punk duo served shaken on the rocks!
http://www.myspace.com/scotchandbones

Bring on the Dancing Girls!

ARIYANA LA FEY -- From the red light district of Amsterdam to you!
http://www.masquerade.net/lafey.html

LADY X -- A sassy little starlet who traded in her ballet slippers for pasties and stilettos!
http://www.christinalowery.com/Christina_Lowery/Burlesque_Video.html

In our Sideshow tent!

PIN KEY LEE -- This blond Bombshell showers in glass and struts in garters!
http://www.myspace.com/pinkeyleeburlesque

Stomping the Floorboards Loose!

DJ WOLFGANG VON COPE -- Our San Diego based resident takes his mustachioed show on the road with some hard hitting Balkan brass and electronic bass!

As always, we'll be featuring intimate performances all night long, so come early and stay late, dress tight and get loose, and flirt with destiny at The Lucky Road Show; where fortunes are told and made!

Amnesia, SF, Valencia st. between 19/20th
9pm
$5 before 10 pm, $10 after
21 and up


http://www.myspace.com/baxtalodromgypsypunk

http://www.amnesiathebar.com

Upcoming Kitten on the Keys performances: March 2010

If you're a burlesque fan in the San Francisco Bay Area, odds are you've seen Kitten on the Keys in action. She's been an emcee at Tease-O-Rama and the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, performed in her own one-woman show, been named SFBG's Best of the Bay singer-songwriter, and been featured in many, many burlesque and cabaret shows around the Bay.

In the next week, she'll be performing in several venues and shows. One of the cool things about that is you get to see her perform in front of different audiences and environments. Although some of the songs are the same, she tailors her performances to the varying situations. (Note that all of the following events are 21 and older, though, so you've got to be of drinking age.)

For example, this Thursday, she'll be performing on the piano during happy hour (6-9pm) at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco. This is a free show, and you'll see and hear as she "...tickles the ivories and croons decadent songs of yesteryear. Unearthed Tin Pan Alley Treasures with a twist." A great time for not much dough! Plus there will be Salsa dancing lessons afterwards at 9, followed by DJ dancing. Madrone Art Bar is located at 500 Divisadero Street.

On Friday, she'll be playing the piano for David J. of Bauhaus and Love and Rockets fame at Trannyshack at the DNA Lounge. It'll be a David Bowie tribute night, so you'll get to see Kitten perform some Bowie songs with one of goth rock's legends. What a treat! Also performing will be Fauxnique, Vinsantos, Kiddie, Elijah Minnelli, Suppositori Spelling, Kim Burly, Mercy Fuque, Falsetta Knockers and an exclusive set by electro sensations Ejector! DNA Lounge is located at 375 11th Street in San Francisco. Doors open at 10pm, show is at midnight. Tickets are $12 and are available online in advance at dnalounge.com.

Then on Monday, Kitten will be Hubba Hubba Revue's show at the Uptown Club in Oakland. I'm guessing that if she plays a piano, it'll be her portable Hello Kitty one! There might also be ukulele and accordion-playing, too. Also on the bill that night are Sid Scenic, Casey Castille, Ariyana La Fey, Eeyore the Clown, and birthday girl Bunny von Tail! The Uptown is located at 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Doors open at 9pm, show is at 10:15ish. Tickets are $5.

On March 29, she'll also be performing in an Easter show with the Sid Scenic. There aren't any other details yet, but when they're available you will find them on Kitten's website, kittymusic.com.

So check out some of her shows. I guarantee you'll have a "meow-velous" time! ;-)

San Francisco area burlesque for March 24 to March 30, 2010

After all of the activity of the past few weeks, I didn't see this coming up! It's a relatively quiet week in San Francisco burlesque.

This Thursday, catch burlesque favorite Kitten on the Keys at the Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco for a free happy hour show. Then on Monday, she'll be also be appearing in the Hubba Hubba Revue's Monday show at the Uptown Club in Oakland. She'll also be playing piano for the legendary David J (Bauhaus and Love and Rockets) at Trannyshack at DNA Lounge on Friday night!

On Friday, there will be the weekly Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. I haven't received the line-up yet, but they always have a good show. Also on Friday, within walking distance at Amnesia Bar, you can catch Ariyana La Fay, Lady X, and Pin Key Lee at Baxtalo Drom's Red Cabaret.

Have a good week, everyone! :-)

• Thursday, March 25: Happy Hour with Kitten on the Keys at Madrone Art Bar in San Francisco, 500 Divisadero Street. Kitten on the Keys (Suzanne Ramsey) tickles the ivories and croons decadent songs of yesteryear. Unearthed Tin Pan Alley Treasures with a twist. 6-9pm. Salsa dancing lessons and DJ dancing starting at 9. No cover, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Friday, March 26: 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: Red Door Cabaret at Amnesia in San Francisco, 853 Valencia Street. Red Door Cabaret; an alluring evening of risque and rowdy dance performances, live music, side show stunts, Balkan Beats, and drag! Featuring Ariyana la Fey, Lady X, and Pin Key Lee, along with Mistress of Ceremonies Doktor Bordello and musical guest Scotch and Bones and DJ Wolfgang Von Cope! 9pm. $5 before 10pm, $10 after. 21+.
  


• Monday, March 29: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Join the Hubbas as they say farewell to March! And joining them will be the legendary Kitten on the Keys! Plus it's Bunny von Tail's birthday, so help her celebrate by whooping it up for her! Also performing will be Sid Scenic, Casey Castille, Ariyana La Fey, Eeyore the Clown, and Orchid Bellydance! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 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.

Bay Area premiere of Fishnet Follies, Monday, March 22, 2010

It started in San Diego several years ago when Mynx d'Meanor moved to San Diego and thought that it needed a show that would bring together all of the area's burlesque troupes plus special out-of-town guests. Thus was Fishnet Follies conceived. For several years, she produced shows such as Breastacular! Breastacular! and the very popular Comic Strip.

Now, she's returned to the Bay Area and brought the Follies with her! Along with her co-producer Flame Cynders, Mynx d'Meanor is proud to present the the first Fishnet Follies show at the Uptown Club in Oakland this coming Monday night, March 22. They've lined up some local burlesquers to perform, and some very special guest performers from across the Pacific!

From the Land of the Rising Sun, Violet Eva will be performing! A headliner with the Murasaki Babydoll burlesque troupe, as well as being their director and choreographer, she won the "Best Debut" award at 2007 Miss Exotic World.

Also performing will be jazz and cabaret singer Maki Rinka, fresh from her performances at SXSW. In a Japan Times Online article, she jokingly said that she likes "to play at a place where people can drink and eat food and talk, because my music goes well with alcohol (laughs)." So keep the Uptown's bar busy on Monday night! To listen to some of her songs, visit her MySpace page.

The show details are below. And look! It's only five bucks! And if you're wondering what happened to the Hubba Hubba Revue, don't sweat it! They've graciously allowed Fishnet Follies to have this one Monday night and will be back in fine form next week!

Come Join Fishnet Follies for our First Show in SF!!! Hubba has given us the special pleasure of letting us have one of their nights at the Uptown in Oakland.

We are very lucky to be able to bring VIOLET EVA from Japan as well as jazz/cabaret singer MAKI RINKA!

Plus:
Vienna la Rouge
Pin Key Lee
Mynx d' Meanor
The Indra
Flame Cynders

MONDAY, MARCH 22nd
The Uptown Club
1928 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA
Doors 9PM / $5 / 21+


http://www.fishnetfollies.com

http://www.uptownnightclub.com

Bombshell Betty burlesque classes: Spring 2010

Looking to learn about what the whole burlesque craze is about? Want to learn more about burlesque even though you've already taken some classes elsewhere? Bombshell Betty will have several kinds of classes starting within the next few months.

Betty's classes are very popular, and many usually sell-out in advance. In fact, her March and April "Intro to Burlesquercise" class has already sold out! But have no fear, there's still room in her May class.

There are also Burlesque Intensives and a Burlesque Choreography Intensive offered this term. Full descriptions of the classes are below.

Don't have time to take a class but don't have the time to make it over to her studio? No problem! Order an "Intro to Burlesquercise" DVD! It's only $25 plus shipping. It's available at bombshellbetty.net/introdvd.html.

Many, many notable burlesque performers have taken Betty's classes. Among them are the United Kingdom's Anna Fur Laxis, Bootsie La Rue, Barbary Coast Burlesque's Bunny Pistol, Australia's Cherry Valens, Chi Chis del Fuego, Dangerous Delilah, Fina Fatale, Foxy Chartreuse, If-N-Whendy, Josie Starre, Kiss Me Kate, Lady Monster, Lily Le Rouge, SF Boylesque's Max Barnaby, Milkshake, Fishnet Follies' Mynx d'Meanor, Fromagique's Randy Johnson, Red Velvet, sASSy Hotbuns, Steve Satyricon, Tiger Von Claus, Tinky Sparkle, and Tricksie Treat.

Classes will be held at Bombshell Betty Dance, conveniently located at 715 Bryant Street, Suite 201 (Upstairs) at 5th in San Francisco's SOMA district. Theres' usually plenty of parking on the street, and it's close to public transportation.

So whether you want to perform on the stages of burlesque festivals worldwide, or if you just want to learn something new and feel good about yourself in the process, Bombshell Betty has the classes for you! For more information, please visit her website at bombshellbetty.net or email her at bombshellbettys@gmail.com.

Here are the descriptions for upcoming classes from Betty herself. To register for classes online, please visit www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html.

Looking for more fun in your life? Want to feel more confident and love your body just as it is? Meet new friends and explore your sexiness with the PROVEN system of burlesque instruction, Bombshell Betty's Burlesquercise!

Bombshell Betty started teaching her wildly popular "Burlesquercise" dance classes in early 2004 and is now a premier US burlesque instructor with her own studio in downtown San Francisco, her student list numbering in the thousands for her classes and workshops. Many of Betty's students go on to perform at major burlesque conventions, produce their own burlesque shows, and become big names in the local and international burlesque scene. A self-proclaimed "body image activist," Betty's motto, “If you feel sexy, then you are sexy!” informs every project that she embarks upon, including the Burlesquercise classes and shows!

Want to stand out from the crowd? Go from "wanna-be" to "gotta-see" in only 12 weeks! Can't commit to the whole enchilada? Try out Burlesquercise with the 3 week Intro series!

Bombshell Betty “always has something new up her sleeve or tucked into her garter,” including her 2006 release of the DVD Intro to Burlesquercise and her recently released book, “Plain Jane to Pin-up Queen: Pinup Modeling Workshop in a Book” currently being sold on 5 continents, so stay tuned for more innovative and sexy projects!


___BURLESQUE INTENSIVE I___
Break into the Bump and Grind!

In this 12-week intensive, you will learn everything you need to know
to get started in burlesque! By the time you finish this course, you
will have a strong foundation in burlesque movement, a solid stage
persona, and the ability to fully engage your audience while telling
your story through burlesque striptease. You'll know how to incorporate
props into your act, including using your clothing as props and
twirling nipple tassels. You'll have created signature moves and
learned how to invent your own dance moves for the stage. PLUS MUCH
MORE! Want to stand out from the crowd? Go from "wanna-be" to
"gotta-see" in only 12 weeks!

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm
April 22 - July 8

Graduation performance opportunities:
Wed, July 13 at the Elbo Room in SF
Mon, July 19 at the Uptown in Oakland
PLUS MANY MORE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $240 for all 12 classes!

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



___BURLESQUE CHOREOGRAPHY INTENSIVE___
Learn two "South of the Border" themed acts!

In this burlesque choreography intensive, we will cover the
choreography for two of Bombshell Betty's group acts: the "Heatwave"
act, which includes burlesque bump and grind, fan dancing techniques,
and can-can kickline steps. You will also learn the "Electricidad"
Latin scarf dance which pulls from flamenco and salsa techniques, and
more!

SO YOU WANNA PERFORM? While performing is never a requirement, all
participants in the Burlesque Choreography series are eligible to
perform these acts at these shows:

Performance Wed, May 11 at the Elbo Room in SF
Performance Mon, May 17 at the Uptown in Oakland
PLUS MANY MORE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!

Thursdays, 8:30-10:00pm
Mar 25 - May 6
*NOTE* No class on April 15 for Betty's Honeymoon.

GENERAL REGISTRATION:$120 for all 6 classes!

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



___INTRO TO BURLESQUERCISE___

Want to join in on the fun, but you can't commit to the whole
enchilada? Learn the basics of burlesque dancing and shake your stuff
with some fun choreography in the next 3-class Intro to Burlesquercise
Mini-Session.

Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm
May 19 - June 2

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $75 for all 3 classes!

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



___BURLESQUE INTENSIVE II SERIES___
Perform with Fromagique at the biggest monthly burlesque show in San
Francisco (if not the US): Hubba Hubba Revue at the DNA Lounge on August 6, 2010!

Don't miss your chance to take your Burlesque Performance to the next
level with the ONLY Burlesquercise!™ Intensive II series of 2010!

Designed for those with performance experience and/or those who have
taken the Burlesquercise Intensive I series, this 12-class series will
take your performance career to the next level! This series will cover
both SOLO ACTS and GROUP CHOREOGRAPHY:

* Participants will be guided through the development of a
professional-level solo/duet burlesque act: from concept to
choreography to costume design to presentation!

* Participants will also learn a BRAND NEW professional-level chorus
dance act performed to "History Repeating"! Very sexy! Participants
will learn costume making and design skills by helping to create the
costumes for the group. The Burlesqueteers will also be applying to
perform this act at upcoming burlesque festivals, so don't miss this
opportunity to participate!

This series will also build on the information presented in the
Burlesquercise Intensive 1 series, covering:

* Advanced prop work: Learn fan dancing, chair dancing, plus using
parasols, clothing, canes, and more!
* Advanced stage presentation and working your audience - get the
reactions you want!
* Hands-On Burlesque Costuming Workshop included!
* Basic and Advanced Pastie Making Workshop included!
* Development of professional marketing materials!
* How to get booked and GET PAID to perform!

Thursdays, 8:30-10:00pm
May 13 - July 29

Performance: Friday, August 6th, Hubba Hubba Revue at the DNA Lounge
PLUS MANY MORE PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES!

GENERAL REGISTRATION: $265 for all 12 classes!

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

Red Hots Burlesque this Friday featuring Ophelia Coeur de Noir

See a burlesque show this Friday in San Francisco and help celebrate a birthday! Yes, it's Ophelia Coeur de Noir's birthday, and you've been invited by Red Hots Burlesque!

Plus Pidgeon Von Tramp from Seattle will be performing. It's always a treat to see one of the Von Foxies perform!

Also on the bill are Alvin McGee and friend, Lady Satan, and Eva Valentina!

Speaking of Eva Valentina, she'll be performing at the Jim Thorpe Burlesque Festival (Check out the artwork of Ruby White on the homepage!) in Jim Thorpe, PA (corrected 3/24/2010), March 27-28. Congratulations to her! Here's a video of Miss Valentina from last year's Feed fundraiser at the Climate Theater. click on the "Eva Valentina" link to see the video at Spike TV. Enjoy!

Eva Valentina-Burlesque performer | Girls | SPIKE.com

Now, back to our regularly scheduled programming. ;-)

Red Hots Burlesque This Week!

Honey Penny's creations wow the stage last week. In fact here's a photo of the birthday girl herself taken by the amazing Johnny Crash

As we continue the marathon month of pisces parties, we are wigglin' in our seats for Ophelia Cour De Noir. This fishylady has been tearing up SF for years and now she's back on the RHB stage for some moves and shakes.

And she is joined by one of our best casts yet! Including first time performances and out of town guests. Red Hots Burlesque SF's **only** weekly burlesque show promises you bumps, grinds and giggles galore.

Dottie Lux hosts

With performances by:
Ophelia Cour De Noir
Alvin McGee & friend
Lady Satan
Eva Valentina
and from Seattle Pidgeon Von Tramp

The Show also includes a screening of filthy and freaky film footage and tortuous tunage from Alex BIG Cox. 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 , March 19th 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 VISITING PERFORMER Pidgeon Von Tramp of the Von Foxies:

The Von Foxies are Seattle's hottest comedy burlesque power-trio and Miss Exotic World 2007 Best Burlesque Troupe winners! Pidgeon Von Tramp, Heidi Von Haught and Elsa Von Schmaltz have performed across the country from Boston to the Bay Area and have made a home for themselves in the burgeoning neo-burlesque community. Often told they have "cornered the market on the absurd," these kinky minxes enjoy playing with the boundaries of sexuality, gender and decency while engaging in their distinctive brand of bait 'n switch bump 'n grind. They adore burlesque in all its forms- traditional bombshell beauty, queer gender-f*ck draglesque, hilariously naughty satire and politically powerful theatre. If you are ever in the Pacific Northwest, they are a treat not to be missed.


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com

http://www.elriosf.com

Hubba Hubba Revue: Awards Show! this Friday at DNA Lounge

The red carpet! The glitz! The glamour! The burlesque! Get ready to face the paparazzi, it's time for Awards Show! with the Hubba Hubba Revue this Friday at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco.

This show is chock-full of your favorite performers! Kiss Me Kate (She's on the poster!), Lee Presson, Wiggy Darlington, Lady Satan, Mynx d'Meanor, Pin Key Lee, Bombshell Betty, and celebrity simian Gorilla X will be there. Even Roxy Shocks is back! And the list goes on, and on, and on... just like the awards shows themselves! Ha ha!

So dress to be seen, prepare your acceptance speech, and get ready for Awards Show!, brought to you by the fine folks at Hubba Hubba Revue.

Get Ready For Your Close-Up! It's Time For...

Hubba Hubba Revue: AWARDS SHOW!

Friday March 19th 9PM

Join the Sexy Stars of Hubba Hubba Revue as they spoof the glitz, glamour and over-the-top antics of a Hollywood Awards Show!

Step onto the red carpet & smile for the camera! It's a full night of Movie-Mayhem in Tinseltown!

BURLESQUE! Comedy! & Hollywood-style Hijinx with:

Kiss Me Kate!
Lee Presson!
Wiggy Darlington!
Bombshell Betty!
The Burlesqueteers!
Patina deCopper!
Honeysuckle Moses!
Madam Chartreuse!
Miss Balla Fire!
sASSy Hotbuns!
Casey Castille!
Honey Lawless!
Gigi D'Flower!
Bunny Pistol!
Roxy Shocks!
Johnny Angelhorn!
Lady Satan!
Sparkly Devil!
Virginia Suicide!
Mynx d'Meanor!
Professor Shimmy!
Josie Starre!
Pin Key Lee!
Gorilla X!

...and the Hubba Hubba Go-Go Starlets!

Live! Best Supporting Rock & Roll with

THE HI-RHYTHM HUSTLERS!
http://www.myspace.com/thehirhythmhustlers

TECHNICAL AWARDS DISCOUNT: from 9:00-9:30PM, tickets at the box office are just $10!

HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!

Hubba Hubba Revue: AWARDS SHOW!
Friday, March 19th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, SF
$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID
($12 advance tickets at www.dnalounge.com )

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San Francisco area burlesque for March 17 to March 23, 2010

This coming Monday will see the premiere of the Fishnet Follies in the Bay Area at the Uptown Club in Oakland. They've been given the slot by the Hubba Hubba Revue for that one night!

The Fishnet Follies were founded by Mynx d'Meanor in San Diego several years ago. She has since moved back to San Francisco, so she's brought the Follies to the City by the Bay. She's been joined by Flame Cynders as co-producer, and this pairing promises to result in many wonderful shows in the near future.

Hubba Hubba Revue: Awards Show! will be this Friday at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. They've assembled a tremendous cast, and they'll spoof everything there is to spoof about all of those Hollywood awards shows. It should be something to see!

On Wednesday, Barbary Coast Burlesque will be having a special St. Patrick's Day show at Hotel Utah. There are five burlesquers scheduled, so there should be two acts per performer. They'll also have drink specials, including Irish Car Bombs for $5. Enjoy! :-)

• Wednesday, March 17: Barbary Coast Burlesque presents Bordello Utah at Hotel Utah in San Francisco, 500 4th Street. Join emcee Kingfish of Hubba Hubba Revue for a St. Patrick's Day burlesque show guaranteed to make your eyes, Irish or not, smile! Showcasing the talents of Bunny Pistol, Lady Satan, sASSy Hotbuns, Pin Key Lee, and Josie Starre! Drink specials including $4 shots of Jamison and $5 Irish Car Bombs for your drinking pleasure. Doors at 8pm, show at 9. $6, 21+ w/ID.
  
  
• Friday, March 19: 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: Awards Show! at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, 375 11th Street. Join the sexy stars of Hubba Hubba Revue as they spoof the glitz, glamour and over-the-top antics of a Hollywood awards show! Starring Kiss Me Kate, Lee Presson, Wiggy Darlington, Bombshell Betty, The Burlesqueteers, Patina deCopper, Honeysuckle Moses, Madam Chartreuse, Miss Balla Fire, sASSy Hotbuns, Casey Castille, Honey Lawless, Gigi D'Flower, Bunny Pistol, Roxy Shocks, Johnny Angelhorn, Lady Satan, Sparkly Devil, Virginia Suicide, Mynx d'Meanor, Professor Shimmy, Josie Starre, Pin Key Lee, and Gorilla X and the Hubba Hubba Go-Go Starlets! With musical guest the Hi-Rhythm Hustlers (www.myspace.com/thehirhythmhustlers)! 9pm. $15 general, $12 in advance (at www.dnalounge.com), $10 "technical awards" discounted tickets at the box office from 9:00 to 9:30. 21+ w/ID.
  


• Sunday, March 21: Debauchery at the White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6555 Telegraph Avenue. This month the show benefits Debauchery itself, so that it can keep on putting the show (and benefit local queer orgs) month after month, with dazzling dancers, luscious lapdances, delicious cocktails, and raffle prizes to boot. Dancing post-show! Doors at 7pm, show at 8. $5-15, sliding scale, $10 lap dances. 21+ w/ID.


• Monday, March 22: Uptown Hubba Hubba/Fishnet Follies at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Come join Fishnet Follies for their first show in SF! Hubba Hubba Revue has given them the special pleasure of letting them have one of their nights at the Uptown in Oakland. See special guests from Japan, Violet Eva and jazz/cabaret singer Maki Rinka! Plus burlesque performers Vienna la Rouge, Pin Key Lee, Mynx d' Meanor, The Indra, and Flame Cynders! Doors at 9pm. $5, 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.

Spend St. Patrick's Day with Barbary Coast Burlesque!

They may or may not have green beer, but Hotel Utah will be the place to be for St. Patrick's Day this year. Why? Because that's where Barbary Coast Burlesque will be!

Yes, Bunny Pistol's Barbary Coast Burlesque will be on stage at 9pm! Doors will open at 8pm. This show will star Lady Satan, sASSy Hotbuns, Pin Key Lee, Josie Starre, and Bunny Pistol!

It's only six bucks to see "thee hottest burlesque in town!" What a bargain! The good news is there will be drink specials, $4 shots of Jamison and $5 Irish Car Bombs. This month's beer is Albino Python from Shmaltz Brewing! Woo hoo! It's gonna be a hot time in the old Hotel Utah Wednesday night!

And, oh yeah, wear something green. ;-)

Barbary Coast Burlesque and Shmaltz Brewing present: Bordello Utah

On St. Patricks Day!!!
Wednesday, March 17th at 9pm

Our Beer of the month is Albino Python!!!
$4 shots of Jamison $5 Irish Car Bombs

Some of THEE Hottest Burlesque performers are here just for you!!

With your Host,

Kingfish!!

Starring:

Bunny Pistol
Lady Satan
sASSy Hotbuns
Pin Key Lee
Josie Starre


The HOTEL UTAH
500 4th St.
San Francisco, CA
9pm
$6 at the door, 21+ w/ID


http://www.myspace.com/bunnypistolpresents

http://www.thehotelutahsaloon.com/

SF Boylesque at Infusion Lounge's Push Tuesdays

It looks like SF Boylesque has found a home at Infusion Lounge in San Francisco during Push Tuesdays. And best of all, it'll be free to see them perform!

The doors open at 6pm and shows start happening at 7, but SF Boylesque will probably be on stage at about 9. The Family Crest will also be putting on a show, and happy hour be hopping. Dinner and drinks will be available for purchase.

So grab some friend, and head on down to Infusion Lounge for a rockin' good time, happy hour, The Family Crest, and SF Boylesque!

Push Tuesdays with SF Boylesque and The Family Crest

9pm, Tuesday March 16th & April 20th

Barnaby's SF Boylesque, now in their 4th year, have moved their monthly Kabarett series out of the Mission and into a gorgeous downtown location. Traditional gender roles are reversed in this neo-burlesque, micro-extravaganza. Here, the guys have become the subjugated eye candy, whilst the troupe's lone female, Truly Scrumptious, serves as the evening's Femcee. This sexy song and dance spectacular showcase the best of local vaudeville and circus entertainers. Free show. Dinner and drinks are available. Happy Hour until 10pm. 21 & up.

Infusion Lounge
124 Ellis Street
San Francisco
No Cover Charge, 21+
For More Information - sfboylesque.com
Contact: Maximus Barnaby 415-515-8219


http://www.sfboylesque.com

http://www.infusionlounge.com

Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco presents The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

This Tuesday, March 16, Dr. Sketchy's San Francisco will welcome the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco.

The Sisters are a non-profit Order of queer nuns devoted to community service, outreach, and ministry. They promote human rights, respect for diversity, and spiritual enlightenment.

Tuesday, Sisters Mary Juanita High,Sister mayjoy Bee withU, and a Sister to be announced will be modeling for all of you artists. It'll definitely be a colorful event!

Draw with universal joy and expatiate your stigmatic guilty!

Featuring Sister Mary Juanita High and Sister mayjoy Bee withU. Plus a Sister to be announced!

Tuesday, March 16, 2010
7pm-10pm
21+
General admission $10, $7 for students and teachers with ID

111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street
San Francisco, CA


http://drsketchyssf.blogspot.com

http://111minnagallery.com

http://www.thesisters.org

Uptown Hubba Hubba for Monday, March 15, 2010

Come one, come all! See the amazing Bombshell Betty shake and shimmy! Marvel at her sexy and talented Burlesqueteers! Hear and feel the good-time music of Fromagique!

Yes, friends, this amazing experience can be yours for just five dollars! And it'll all be happening at the Uptown Club in Oakland. A better Monday night can't be had a better price...

Howdy-do Friends!

Hubba Hubba Revue is proud to welcome back that sensei of tease, the doctor of *boom-chaka-boom!*, the one and only BOMBSHELL BETTY and her students, THE BURLESQUETEERS!

And joining Bombshell's beauties as always are those brassy lads of good-time music, FROMAGIQUE!

MONDAY, March 15th, we've got!

BOMBSHELL BETTY!
Red Velvet!
Fina Fatale!
If-N-Whendy!
Tiger Von Claus!
Loreley!
Dangerous Deliliah!
Foxy Chartreuse!

With a debut from MJ Paul's Cardio Can-Can girls!

MC's A. Randy Johnson & Patina DeCopper

Live music by Fromagique
w/ Special guest from Japanese Baby (Cure tribute band): Roberto Esmith

All for just FIVE BUCKS!

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

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland


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Hot Pink Feathers news Spring 2010: SF Carnaval and Showgirl Academy classes!

Carnaval SF is coming soon, and the Hot Pink Feathers will be playing a big part in the celebration. And they want you!

From being a showgirl and dancing with the Hot Pink Feathers during the Carnaval SF parade on May 30, to being a reveler or monitor, you can be a part of the party!

Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy spring classes also start on Tuesday, so whether you want to be a Hot Pink Feather, or just want to participate with the Feathers in the parade, there's a package just for you.

All of the details are below. If you have any questions, please visit www.hotpinkfeathers.com or email them at hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com.

SPRING 2010 HOT PINK FEATHERS SHOWGIRL ACADEMY CLASSES & CARNAVAL PREP

1) World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Technique (Tu 7:45) in SF

2) CARNAVAL SF 2010 PACKAGES (3/16-5/30) in SF

***Scroll down for dates, times, details & descriptions

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) World Cabaret/Samba Burlesque Dance Technique

Winter Session III: 5 Tuesdays 2/9, 2/16, 2/23, 3/2, & 3/9 8-9pm
Spring Session I: 5 Tuesdays 3/16, 3/23, 3/30, 4/6, & 4/13 7:45-8:45pm

$75/series ($20/drop in); $67.50/series ($17 drop-in) for members

Register here: www.paypal.com using hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com as payee (and
send an email to the same address announcing your registration!)


2) CARNAVAL SF 2010 THEME for HPF is "TUDO JOIA" ("Everything's Beautiful"). We are being inspired both with our visuals and our music by CARMEN MIRANDA & JOSEPHINE BAKER. All Carnaval packages described below:

We have a variety of ways to be involved, to fit many schedules and budgets!: a) FULL SHOWGIRL, b) SHOWGIRL/REVELER, c) REVELER, d) MONITOR. We also create a group raffle to help defray costs. Read below for details on the different opportunities to join Hot Pink Feathers in Carnaval SF Grand Parade 2010!~

a) FULL SHOWGIRL package includes:

*** participation in Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade w/ "Best of Bay" Dance Troupe Hot Pink Feathers!!! (DATE is Sunday May 30th)

*** the glorious accompaniment of LIVE MUSIC in the form of the HOT PINK FEATHERS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND (15+ strong)

*** 11 Tuesdays (3/16-5/25) of Technique class 7:45-8:45pm complete with personal attention

*** 11 Tuesdays (3/16-5/25) of Choreography and Carnaval Prep 8:45-10:15pm (learn and perform3 Hot Pink Feathers choreographies!)

*** ~3-4 extra practices (times and dates TBA; at least 2 of which will be on a weekend day, closer to the parade date; dates and times outside Tues evenings will be either Thursday nights or weekend days)

*** professionally crafted costume rental, with individual fittings

*** the opportunity to study intensively and intimately with Carnaval SF 2008 Queen Kellita and Hot Pink Feathers!

*** the exhilaration of dancing with a group of spirited, embodied and playful dancers who are all bringing their inner showgirls out right alongside each other, supported by an adoring band!

b) SHOWGIRL/REVELER

*** participation in Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade w/ "Best of Bay" Dance Troupe Hot Pink Feathers!!! (DATE is Sunday May 30th)

*** the glorious accompaniment of LIVE MUSIC in the form of the HOT PINK FEATHERS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND (15+ strong)

*** 5 Tuesdays (4/27-5/25) of Technique class 7:45-8:45pm complete with personal attention

*** 5 Tuesdays (4/27-5/25) of Choreography and Carnaval Prep 8:45-9:30pm (learn and perform 1 Hot Pink Feathers choreography!) Spend 1/3 of the Grand Parade dancing a choreography with the main group and 2/3 shakin' your booty as a Reveler (less choreographed exuberant participation)

*** ~3-4 extra practices (times and dates TBA; at least 2 of which will be on a weekend day, closer to the parade date; dates and times outside Tues evenings will be either Thursday nights or weekend days)

*** elaborate professionally crafted costume rental

*** the opportunity to study intensively and intimately with Carnaval SF 2008 Queen Kellita and Hot Pink Feathers!

*** the exhiliration of dancing with a group of spirited, embodied and playful dancers who are all bringing their inner showgirls out right alongside each other, supported by an adoring band!

c) REVELER

*** participation in Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade w/ "Best of Bay" Dance Troupe Hot Pink Feathers!!! (DATE is Sunday May 30th)

*** the glorious accompaniment of LIVE MUSIC in the form of the HOT PINK FEATHERS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND (15+ strong)

*** ~3 out door practices (times and dates TBA; at least 2 of which will be on a weekend day, likely May 16 and 23 and potentially a Thursday eve in mid/late May)

*** Hot Pink Feathers Carnaval SF Grand Parade 2010 T-shirt

*** the exhiliration of dancing with a group of spirited, embodied and playful dancers who are all bringing their inner showgirls out right alongside each other, supported by an adoring band!

d) MONITOR

*** participation in Carnaval SF 2010 Grand Parade w/ "Best of Bay" Dance Troupe Hot Pink Feathers!!! (DATE is Sunday May 30th)

*** the glorious accompaniment of LIVE MUSIC in the form of the HOT PINK FEATHERS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND (15+ strong)

*** ~2 out door practices (times and dates TBA; at least 2 of which will be on a weekend day, likely May 16 and 23

*** Hot Pink Feathers Carnaval SF Grand Parade 2010 T-shirt

*** the exhiliration of processing with and supporting a group of spirited, embodied and playful dancers who are all bringing their inner showgirls out right alongside each other by gently but firmly keeping us in line!!!!!


CARNAVAL PACKAGES this year range from $598 to a low of $39 (for 4-5
monitors):


a) FULL SHOWGIRL

PAYMENT PLAN SPECIAL:

~$597 Paid in 3 Monthly Installments of $199 each BY 3/16, 4/13 & 5/11
~$549 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) Paid in 3 Monthly Installments of $183 each BY 3/16, 4/13 & 5/11


CARNAVAL SPECIAL

~$549 Paid in full BY 3/9
~$499 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership OR if you were a FULL SHOWGIRL in a past Carnaval with HPF, only good when paid in full by 3/9) when paid in full BY 3/9



b) SHOWGIRL/REVELER

PAYMENT PLAN SPECIAL

~$248 Paid in 2 Installments of $124 BY 5/4 and 5/18
~$198 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) 2 Installments of $99 BY 5/4 and 5/18

CARNAVAL SPECIAL

~$225 Paid in full BY 5/4
~$175 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) when paid in full BY 3/9



c) REVELER CARNAVAL SPECIAL

~$59 Paid in full BY 5/4
~$9 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) when paid in full BY 3/9



d) MONITOR CARNAVAL SPECIAL

~$39 Paid in full by 5/4


Register by check (email hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com for address) or paypal.com by clicking here: www.paypal.com using hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com as payee (and send an email introducing yourself with your contact info to the same address announcing your registration!)

NOTE: Full Benefits of Annual Memberships are described in detail on classes page of www.hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html (all perks & policies described in detail there!)

Ooh La La! with the Devil-Ettes and Thee Swank Bastards on Saturday, March 13

Catch San Francisco's Sweethearts The Devil-Ettes in go-go action this Saturday at a pre-Viva Las Vegas party at the Paradise Lounge in San Francisco!

They'll be taking the stage at about 11pm. Thee Swank Bastards are also on the bill. They're a surf/soul instrumental band from Las Vegas. If you'd like to check out their sound, visit their MySpace page at www.myspace.com/theeswankbastards. They'll take the stage at about 10:30.

There will also be DJ dancing to '60s music on the main floor. And to think, you can get all this for just $7!

Saturday, March 13
OOH LA LA!

WHAT: Join The Devil-Ettes at the Paradise Lounge for OOH LA LA, a gogoriffic 60s dance party!

WHEN: 10 PM-4 AM Saturday, March 13

WHERE: The Paradise Lounge, 11th St at Folsom, San Francisco, CA

TICKETS: $7 at door (21+)

PRE VIVA LAS VEGAS PARTY!!!

CARLO's BIRTHDAY PARTY!!!

TWO FLOORS of NON STOP DANCiNG!
50's - 60's - SOUL - Garage - International

MAIN FLOOR
60's DANCE PARTY w/ DJs
HOWIE PYRO - DANZIG
RUSSELL QUANN - THE MUMMIES
SERGIO IGLESIAS - TEENAGE DANCE CRAZE
MATT BONAR - 1964
DANIEL BERMUDEZ - OLDIES NiGHT

LIVE: THEE SWANK BASTARDS! (Las Vegas)
10:30

GO-GO: THE DEVIL-ETTES!!!
We are dancing at around 11pm so don't come too late to the show but you can stay and dance ALL night long!

UPSTAIRS
50'S ROCKIN' HOP!
dj's
OKIE ORAN
DANIEL BERMUDEZ
ROCKIN RAUL
TANOA SAMOA BOY
SERGIO IGLESIAS
more TBA


http://www.devilettes.com

http://www.theeswankbastards.com

http://www.paradisesf.com

Friday, March 12! Miss Honey Penny and Ava Garter

Miss Honey Penny at Red Hots Burlesque and Ava Garter at the Von Gutenberg Fantasy and Burlesque Night! Oh yeah! How's that for a Friday evening?

Over at El Rio, Red Hots Burlesque is celebrating Miss Honey Penny and Orange Appeal clothing. In fact, all of the performers will be decked out in Orange Appeal. Wow!

Red Hots Burlesque This Week!

Last week's birthday bonanza proved to the city of San Francisco once again that Red Hots Burlesque is the place to be on friday night when looking for mess, dress, class, ass and the finite complexities of what-the-fuck-just-happened.

As we continue the marathon month of pisces parties, we are honored to showcase the costume creations from Orange Appeal and Miss Honey Penny.

This week the cast is busting at the seams with talent all performing in Orange Appeal. We'll be working it on the runway (ahem carpeted catwalk). Bring your imagination b/c if you can dream it she can build it!


Dottie Lux is proud to welcome!
Miss Honey Penny
Lady Monster
Ruby White
Isis Starr
Kitty Von Quimm
Bunny Pistol
Kiss Me Kate


The Show also includes a screening of filthy and freaky film footage and tortuous tunage from Alex BIG Cox. 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 , March 12th 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


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com

http://www.elriosf.com

Then over at the DNA Lounge, it'll be the second night of the Von Gutenberg Fetish Ball. Which means it's Fantasy and Burlesque Night. Which means it's time for Ava Garter and Hubba Hubba Revue!

Friday, March 12, DNA Lounge, San Francisco

The second night you will experience Burlesque Superstar Ava Garter in a VON GUTENBERG Fantasy & Burlesque Night. Local Hubba Hubba Revue will spice the night up with the hottest Burlesque talent in and outside the Bay Area. DNA lounge is the perfect place and DJ Makita will spice the crowd up.

Burlesque Performances by Hubba Hubba Revue, The hottest girls in the Bay Area:

Sister Kate
Sparkly Devil
Twinkletoes McGee
Mynx d'Meanor
Flame Cynders
Your Little Chernobyl
Madam Chartreuse
Zip the What-Is-It
MC Kingfish

Mina de Sade, Sadist and Rubber Burlesque Performer, simply stunning

Judy Luck Burlesque will bring you luck and make your night!

Ava Garter, Burlesque Superstar and Celebrity in a stunning never seen show before for San Francisco – Wow

DJ Xris SMack from NYC and DJ Makita


Von Gutenberg Fantasy and Burlesque Night
Friday, March 12
9pm - 3am

DNA Lounge
375 11th Street, San Francisco
$35, 21+ w/ID
Advance tickets available at http://www.dnalounge.com.


http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com

http://www.vongutenbergfetishball.com

http://www.dnalounge.com

Burlesque Class with Ava Garter on Saturday, March 13, 2010

After you see her on stage at the DNA Lounge on Friday night as part of the Van Gutenberg Fantasy and Burlesque Night, you can take a class from burlesque star Ava Garter on Saturday!

On March 13 from 1 to 3pm, she'll be teaching an introductory burlesque class at the Center for Sex and Culture in San Francisco. There's several ways to get more information and to register for this class.

One way is through the Von Gutenberg blog. Another is through what is apparently Ava Garter's burlesque school site at theblackglove.com. The payment information is at http://www.lamph.com/glove/index3.html.

She'll also be available for private instruction on Sunday. Here's the description from the Center for Sex and Culture website. Visit it for the full PayPal link, because it's really, really long!

Stiletto Camp from Burlesque Star Ava Garter

Saturday afternoon, 3/13, 1-3pm

Center for Sex & Culture, 1519 Mission near 11th

Students are encouraged to bring their acts (with costumes and props) for Ava's special polish. She'll teach you to sparkle!

Two hours of classic burlesque intruction at CSC! $75. Reserve at info@theblackglove.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it -- Pay by cash, or via credit card at PayPal: (long URL deleted, visit www.lamph.com/glove/index3.html for the full link)

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San Francisco area burlesque for March 10 to March 16, 2010

Catch some of Seattle's finest burlesque performers this week!

On Wednesday, Le Cabaret Noir's Sin on Heels will be at Broadway Studios in San Francisco for a one night show. See such luminaries as Indigo Blue, Sydni Deveraux, Fuchsia Foxxx, Waxie Moon, Inga Ingenue, Jenny Penny, Ernie Von Schmaltz, and host Armitage Shanks, all of them from the Seattle area! Plus, local favorites Kellita of the Hot Pink Feathers and Alotta Boutte will also be performing that night.

Then, on Thursday, Waxie Moon, Fuschia Foxx, and host Armitage Shanks will be performing at Little Minsky's at Club Deluxe. Also performing will be some of our other local favorites such as Mynx d'Meanor, Kiss Me Kate, Lady Satan, and more!

Burlesque superstar Ava Garter, a protégé of Dita von Teese and Catherine D'Lish, will be headlining the Von Gutenberg Fantasy and Burlesque Night on Friday at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco. Hubba Hubba Revue will also be performing as part of the second night of the Von Gutenberg Fetish Ball.

Whew! There's at least one show every night except for Sunday. See all of the shows and their details below. There's quite a few shows this coming week. Enjoy! :-)

• Wednesday, March 10: Le Cabaret Noir's Sin on Heels at Broadway Studios in San Francisco, 435 Broadway. Le Cabaret Noir's "SIN ON HEELS", the provocative and sensual side of The 4 Horsemen/PURE Cirkus Productions, is a tantalizing cabaret-style production with a tawdry blend of burlesque and gender-bending performances. Part drag, part burlesque, part cabaret, "SIN ON HEELS" takes a daring playful approach by delving into the full array of human sexuality, sensuality and gender. Cast members include Miss Indigo Blue, Sydni Deveraux, Fuchsia Foxxx, Waxie Moon, Inga Ingenue, Jenny Penny, Ernie Von Schmaltz, Kellita of the Hot Pink Feathers, Alotta Boutte, and host Armitage Shanks. Advance tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. $20 general admission, seating at 8pm. $25 VIP seats, seating at 7:30pm. $45 VIP seats and dinner, seating at 7pm. 21+ w/ID.
  
  
• Thursday, March 11: Little Minsky's at Club Deluxe in San Francisco, 1511 Haight Street. The Little Minsky's crew is happy to welcome some guests from Seattle! Waxie Moon, Fuschia Foxx, Sydni Deveraux, and our host for the night Armitage Shanks. And from our own area of the world, Mynx d'Meanor, Lady Satan, Gia Haad and Kiss Me Kate! With chanteuse Katya Smirnoff-Skyy, too! Doors at 9pm show at 10. $5, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Friday, March 12: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. To celebrate Miss Honey Penny's birthday, and RHB will showcase the costume creations from Orange Appeal and Miss Honey Penny! All performers will be outfitted in Orange Appeal. Starring Miss Honey Penny, Lady Monster, Ruby White, Isis Starr, Kitty Von Quimm, Bunny Pistol, and Kiss Me Kate! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10, sliding scale. 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: Von Gutenberg Fantasy and Burlesque Night at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, 375 11th Street. Burlesque Superstar Ava Garter headlines the second night of the Von Gutenberg Fetish Ball. Hubba Hubba Revue will spice the night up with the hottest Burlesque talent in and outside the Bay Area. Featuring Sister Kate, Sparkly Devil, Twinkletoes McGee, Mynx d'Meanor, Flame Cynders, Your Little Chernobyl, and Madam Chartreuse! DJ Makita will spice the crowd up. 9pm to 3am. Advanced tickets at dnalounge.com. $35, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Saturday, March 13: Ooh La La! w/The Devil-Ettes and Thee Swank Bastards at Paradise Lounge in San Francisco, 1501 Folsom Street. Join the Devil-Ettes for a pre-Viva Las Vegas party! Two floors of dancing, Thee Swank Bastards live performance, and of course go-go dancing with the Devil-Ettes! 10pm-4am. $7, 21+ w/ID.


• Monday, March 15: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. It's Burlesqueteer Night at the Uptown. See Bombshell Betty, Red Velvet, Fina Fatale, If-N-Whendy, Tiger Von Claus, Loreley, Dangerous Deliliah, and Foxy Chartreuse! With a debut from MJ Paul's Cardio Can-Can girls! With MCs A. Randy Johnson & Patina DeCopper, and live music by Fromagique! With special guest from Japanese Baby (Cure tribute band), Roberto Esmith! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Tuesday, March 16: Dr. Sketchy's SF presents The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, 111 Minna Street. Draw with universal joy and expatiate your stigmatic guilty! Featuring Sister Mary Juanita High and Sister mayjoy Bee withU! Plus a Sister to be announced! 7pm to 10pm. General admission $10, $7 for students and teachers with ID. 21+ w/ID.


• Also Tuesday: Kabarett w/Barnaby's SF Boylesque Push Tuesdays at Infusion Lounge in San Francisco, 124 Ellis Street. Barnaby's SF Boylesque, now in their 4th year, have moved their monthly Kabarett series out of the Mission and into a gorgeous downtown location. Traditional gender roles are reversed in this neo-burlesque, micro-extravaganza. Here, the guys have become the subjugated eye candy, whilst the troupe's lone female, Truly Scrumptious, serves as the evening's Femcee. This sexy song and dance spectacular showcase the best of local vaudeville and circus entertainers. This sexy song and dance spectacular showcase the best of local vaudeville and circus entertainers. 9pm. Free, 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.

Little Minsky's on Thursday, March 11, 2010

A little bit of Seattle is coming to Little Minsky's at Club Deluxe in San Francisco this Thursday night!

Waxie Moon, Fuchsia FoXXX, and Syndi Deveraux, will be staying in the Bay Area after their performance with Sin On Heels on Wednesday night (see previous post) to make this special appearance at one of San Francisco's longest-running monthly burlesque shows. Armitage Shanks will be hosting, too!

In addition, some of the Bay Area's finest will be joining the Seattle stars. Mynx d'Meanor, Lady Satan, Gia Haad, and Kiss Me Kate will light up the Club Deluxe stage. And you'll get the special treat of seeing and hearing Katya Smirnoff-Skyy perform, fresh off her outstanding evening of hosting and performing at Cabaret Verdalet on Saturday night.

So grab your hat, coat, significant other, or just yourself and head over to Club Deluxe on Thursday night for an evening of burlesque, drag, and cabaret that you won't soon forget!

Little Minsky's Burlesque and Variety Show

Ladies and gents, the Little Minsky's crew is positively giddy to announce a slew of special guests from Seattle this Thursday at the old Club Deluxe. That's right, we've not one, not two but four fantastical feature attractions for your show time pleasure. Let's give a warm Minsky's welcome to Waxie Moon - the scintillating and scandalous boylesque sensation, Sydni Deveraux - the curvaceous golden glamazon, Fuschia Foxx - the gorgeous fusion bellydance burlesque goddess, and our host for the night Armitage Shanks - enigmatic co-founder and ringmaster of the illustrious Circus Contraption. And for our local lovelies we have the lithe and luscious Mynx d'Meanor, the sinfully seductive Lady Satan, the exotic temptress Gia Haad and the voluptuous vixen Kiss Me Kate. It's going to be one saucy and splendid night, so saunter on over and see you at the bar...

And if you're free Wednesday, you can see all our Seattle guests and more at Sin On Heels at Broadway Studios - a touring drag, burlesque, cabaret production directed by none other than Sydni Deveraux. For further info - http://www.the4horsemen.org/lecabaretnoir.

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LITTLE MINSKY'S

FEATURING
Waxie Moon (Seattle)
Sydni Deveraux (Seattle)
Fuchsia Foxxx (Seattle)
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy
Mynx d'Meanor
Lady Satan
Gia Haad
Kiss Me Kate

MC
Armitage Shanks (Seattle)

DJ
Oran - swingin' retro tunes

Thursday, March 11th
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight St (at Ashbury), San Francisco
9pm — 2am, Show at 10:00pm
$5, 21 and Up

--- Every Second Thursday ---

Performer Info:
Armitage Shanks - http://www.circuscontraption.com
Waxie Moon - http://www.myspace.com/waxiemoon
Fuchsia Foxxx - http://www.myspace.com/fuchsiafoxxx
Sydni Deveraux - http://www.myspace.com/thegoldenglamazon
Katya Smirnoff-Skyy - http://www.russianoperadiva.com
Mynx d'Meanor - http://www.mynxdmeanor.com
Lady Satan - http://www.myspace.com/miss_lady_satan
Gia Haad - http://www.myspace.com/lalindaburlesque
Kiss Me Kate - http://www.myspace.com/kissmekateburlesque

Little Minsky's is brought to you by Douglas Good (of Cabaret Verdalet).


http://www.myspace.com/little_minskys

Le Cabaret Noir's "Sin on Heels" tour comes to SF on Wednesday, March 10, 2010

This Wednesday, you'll have an opportunity to see many of Seattle's finest burlesque performers as Le Cabaret Noir's Sin on Heels tour comes to Broadway Studios in San Francisco!

Miss Indigo Blue, Sydni Deveraux, Fuchsia FoXXX, Waxie Moon, Inga Ingenue, and Ernie Von Schmaltz, Jenny Penny are performing in the show. You may remember some of them from the documentary, A Wink and a Smile (2008).

Also included in the cast for this San Francisco show are local burlesque luminaries Alotta Boutté and Kellita of the Hot Pink Feathers!

It's a great opportunity to see some of Seattle's finest performers without having to travel to Seattle. Miss Indigo Blue is the headmistress of the Academy of Burlesque and has performed on stages across America and Europe and is one of the most recognizable names in burlesque today.

Sydni Deveraux is known as the Golden Glamazon for good reason! In person, she's amazingly tall, golden, and glamorous. Plus she's very talented, as she's the director of this show as well as a performer.

Fuchsia FoXXX has been voted Seattle's sexiest bellydancer and burlesque dancer in 2007 and 2008, respectively. She's also known as the "Hot Pink Exotic Machine." If you've seen her perform live, you'll know why!

When it comes to boylesque, Waxie Moon is unique. A classically trained actor and dancer, Waxie came to the world of neo-burlesque and put his own stamp on it with his performances. He's also the star of his own documentary, Waxie Moon (2009). He doesn't make it down to San Francisco that often, so catch him while you can!

When you think of "Little Blonde Bomb," who do you think of? Why, it should be Inga Ingenue! She's performed as a Reigning Queen of Burlesque (formerly Miss Exotic World) competitor at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas, at the Amsterdam Burlesque Festival, and the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival, among many others. She's also been an instructor at Miss Indigo Blue's Academy of Burlesque.

Is it Elsa or Ernie Von Schmaltz? You can tell it's Ernie by the gold chains, bushy mustache, and pot belly hanging over his polyester leisure suit pants! His performances as a "ladies man" are hilarious. But I've always wondered what Elsa thinks of him...

Jenny Penny rounds out the cast, and Armitage Shanks will be your host for the evening.

It looks like a great show, and $20 is a lot less than plane fare to Seattle! $25 VIP seating and a $45 dinner package are available, and may be purchased in advance at Brown Paper Tickets.

Sin on Heels will be at the Broadway Studios in San Francisco for one night only. Broadway Studios is at 435 Broadway, between Kearney and Montgomery. Seating will begin at 7pm for those with dinner tickets, 7:30 for those with VIP tickets, and 8:00 for the general audience. The show is scheduled to begin at 9:00, and is approximately 90 minutes long.

For more show information, please visit http://www.lecabaretnoir.com.

SIN ON HEELS: THE PROVOCATIVE AND SENSUAL SIDE OF THE 4 HORSEMEN/PURE CIRKUS TO TOUR THE WEST COAST MARCH 2010, SPONSORED BY GAY CITY

Le Cabaret Noir's "SIN ON HEELS", the provocative and sensual side of The 4 Horsemen/PURE Cirkus Productions, is a tantalizing cabaret-style production with a tawdry blend of burlesque and gender-bending performances. Audience members are asked to leave all inhibitions behind and let loose as this adult themed, 90-minute show takes them on a sultry thrill ride, bursting with sensational sexy performances and risque humor. Merging the traditional with the newest forms of theater entertainment, "SIN ON HEELS" will be presented in theaters up and down the west coast this March 2010.

Part drag, part burlesque, part cabaret, "SIN ON HEELS" takes a daring playful approach by delving into the full array of human sexuality, sensuality and gender. The show brings to life a variety show of arousing humor, natural beauty, and challenges of gender differences while celebrating the universal pleasures of eroticism.

Cast members include:
Miss Indigo Blue
Sydni Deveraux
Fuchsia Foxxx
Waxie Moon
Ben De La Creme
Inga Ingenue
Jenny Penny
Ernie Von Schmaltz
and host Armitage Shanks.

Also joining the cast in San Francisco will be Kellita of the Hot Pink Feathers and Alotta Boutte.

$20 general admission, seating at 8pm

$25 VIP seats, seating at 7:30pm

$45 VIP seats and dinner, seating at 7pm

Show begins at 9pm

21+ w/ID

Advanced tickets available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/91282

For more information on ticket prices and show details visit, http://www.lecabaretnoir.com

Le Cabaret Noir's "SIN ON HEELS"
Directed by: Sydni Deveraux
Produced by: The 4 Horsemen/PURE Cirkus (http://www.the4horsemen.org)


Broadway Studios
435 Broadway @ Kearny - North Beach
San Francisco, CA 94133


http://www.lecabaretnoir.com

http://www.broadwaystudios.com

Around the World in 80 Minutes: Tuesday, March 9, 2010

This Tuesday, join Bombshell Betty and Fromagique for a trip around the world without leaving San Francisco!

That's right. All you'll need to do is head on over to the Elbo Room on Tuesday, March 9, and Bombshell Betty, Fromagique, and the Burlesqueteers will take you away, just like Calgon! Ha ha!

There will also be special guests, such as the Miniskirt Mob, MJ Paul's Cardio Can-Can dancers, and vocalist Roberto Esmith. All this entertainment for just eight bucks! That can't be beat!

So join your tour guides Randy Johnson and Patina DeCopper for a musical trip around the world. Don't forget your passport... to fun! :-D

Bombshell Betty and Fromagique present:
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 MINUTES!

Bombshell Betty and Fromagique
at the Elbo Room, SF:

March 9th in SF

Enjoy burlesque acts inspired by exotic locations, travel adventures, and globe-trotting fun!

Burlesque acts by:

Bombshell Betty!
Red Velvet!
If-N-Whendy!
Fina Fatale!
Loreley!
Dangerous Delilah!
Stella Bordeaux!
Venomous Veronica Voom!
Sultra Violet!
Tiger von Claus!
Foxy Chartreuse!

The Burlesqueteers perform Miserlou as seen at Tease-o-Rama 2007!
MJ Paul's Cardio Can-Can dancers!

PLUS special guests:
The Miniskirt Mob!

With live musical accompaniment by:
Fromagique with Bombshell Betty
and special guest vocalist Roberto Esmith

Hosted by Randy Johnson and San Francisco's leading dude in a dress, Patina DeCopper!


Tuesday, March 9th
Elbo Room (SF)
647 Valencia St.
(Near 16th St. BART)
Doors 8PM
Show 9PM
21+
$8


http://www.bombshellbetty.net

http://www.myspace.com/fromagique

http://www.elbo.com