Monty Python burlesque with Bombshell Betty this Tuesday at the Elbo Room

This Tuesday, March 1, join Bombshell Betty, her Burlesqueteers, and Fromagique for "And Now For Something Completely Different," their burlesque tribute to Monty Python! Dancing Spam, a ferocious bunny, dancing lumberjacks, and more will be yours to enjoy at the Elbo Room in San Francisco!

Note that Bombshell Betty and Fromagique usually have their Elbo Room monthly show on the second Tuesday of the month, but for March it's on the first Tuesday. Their show will return to its usual second Tuesday slot in April.

The Elbo Room is located at 647 Valencia Street (map). Doors will open at 9:00 p.m., and the show will start at 9:30. Tickets are $10.00 for general admission, and $35.00 for a table for two ($30.00 at the door if available). Advance tickets may be purchased at www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html. To see the show you must be 21 or older.

Bombshell Betty and Fromagique present...
"And Now For Something Completely Different (A Burlesque tribute to Monty Python and all things redicul-esque!)

Burlesque acts by:

Bombshell Betty!
Red Velvet!
Pearl E. Gates!
Pickles Kintaro!
If-N-Whendy!
Lezzie McFaggerson!
Andi Stardust!
Mistress Marla Spanks!
Carlita Cupcake!
Velvet Vixen!
Cinnamon Stick!
Baby Blue Boom Boom!
Pyro Pantera!
Laura Borealis!
Plus Burlesqueteers so new, they don't have stagenames yet!

MC's Patina DeCopper and A. Randy Johnson

With live musical accompaniment by San Francisco's cheesiest band:
FROMAGIQUE (Bombshell Betty, Patina DeCopper, A. Randy Johnson, B.J. Johnson (no relation), Ezra Lipp)

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Tues. Mar. 1st, 2011
@ The Elbo Room
647 Valencia St (2 blocks from 16th St. BART)
Doors @ 9PM Show 9:30PM

21+ W/ ID

General Admission $10
Table for two: $35 ($30 at the door if they last)

Advance tickets available at http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html


http://www.bombshellbetty.net

http://www.elbo.com

Bombshell Betty Burlesquercise Classes and Workshops

Interested in learning burlesque? Bombshell Betty has several burlesque classes starting in March! An "Intro to Burlesquercise" class starts on March 15, a "Burlesquercise Intensive I" class starts on March 17, and a "Retro Hairstyling Workshop" on March 19.

For a full list of classes, class descriptions, and to register, please visit bombshellbetty.net, where you can also learn about her Pinup Workshops, DVDs, books, and more!

Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy graduates perform Monday at Uptown Hubba Hubba

This Monday, February 28, at the Hubba Hubba Revue show at the Uptown Club in Oakland, see the graduates of the Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy's "Crafting the Solo" series !

You'll see some new performers, as well as some familiar ones such as Milkshake and Red Velvet with new acts developed during the series. Plus Kellita, leader of the Hot Pink Feathers, will have an act with Bobby Bryce and Bryce Charles of Bohemian Brethren, SF Boylesque's dance troupe!

If you get inspired to want to dance with the Hot Pink Feathers, check out the Showgirl Academy class schedule at hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html. They're currently looking for people to join them for Carnaval SF this year!

Doors open at 9:00 p.m., and the show will start at about 10:15. The Uptown is located at 1928 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland (map), and it's on the same block as an entrance to the 19th Street BART station. There's street parking for all of you who will drive over, too.

Perhaps best of all, the cover is just $5.00! You can't even get into a movie for that amount. So enjoy some live entertainment on Monday night!

HOWDY ALL!

THE HOT PINK FEATHERS SHOWGIRL ACADEMY returns to Hubba Hubba Revue with their *second* graduating class of the Crafting The Solo series!

It's a *full show* of brand-new SEXY, featuring...!

Sashay LaRue!
La Pequeña!
Jezebel Whispers!
Ginger Skyye!
Milkshake!
Red Velvet !
La Bamboo Vixen!
Lolly Gagger!
Kellita! w/ Bobby Bryce & Bryce Charles!
(of the Bohemian Brethren)

hosted by Kingfish & Zip the What-Is-It?!

Doors 9PM, Show 10:15PM
21 & Up w/I.D.

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)
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The Polk Street Lounge Burlesque & Comedy Show this Sunday, February 27

Have you been craving a show featuring comedians and burlesquers? Then this show is for you! The second Polk Street Lounge will be happening this Sunday evening at the Hemlock Tavern in San Francicso.

You'll laugh with comedians such as Alex Koll, Janine Brito, Brendan Lynch, Sammy Obeid, and Sean Keane! You'll whoop and holler with delight at dancers Isabella Minx, Delilah, Three Sisters Belly Dance, and Miss Mae Western!

It's comedy and burlesque wrapped up in one amazing show! And the cover is only $6.00! It all happens at the Hemlock Tavern, 1131 Polk Street in San Francisco (map). It all starts at 9:00 p.m., so put on your warm coat and make a date at the Hemlock this Sunday night for sexiness and laughs!

Polk Street Lounge II
We will have laughs, we will have ladies, we will have cocktails and most of all we hope we will have you as our guests! A wonderful variety of performers will grace the stage with their talents for teasing, shimmying and serving up a super hilarious night tailored just for you. So please do join us for the second installation of The Polk Street Lounge, we guarantee a great time!

Comedians:
Alex Koll! (Comedy Central)
Janine Brito! (Laughter Against the Machine)
Brendan Lynch! (SF Sketchfest)
Sammy Obeid! (SJ Improv Competition champion)
and
Sean Keane! (Club Chuckles, The Business)

Dancing Ladies:
Isabella Minx!
Delilah!
Three Sisters Belly Dance!
Mae Western!
This will be Mae's last show until June as she is off to warmer pastures south of the border. Come help send her off in style!

Hemlock Tavern
1131 Polk Street, San Francisco
Sunday, February 27
9pm
$6
21+


http://www.hemlocktavern.com

The Scarlet Ladders at Red Hots Burlesque this Friday, February 25

The Scarlet Ladders will be making their Red Hots Burlesque debut this Friday at El Rio, which is located at 3158 Mission Street in San Francisco (map). They are a San Francisco-based cabaret/burlesque duo who perform on elevated stages (ladders).

In the next few months, they'll be performing at various shows around the area, including the Hubba Hubba Revue at the Uptown in Oakland, Curvicious at the Blue Macaw in San Francisco, and another Red Hots show in March. For more information about this group, please visit thescarletladders.com.

Also making her debut at RHB this week will be Babraham Lincoln of Sin Sisters Burlesque! You'll not want to wait four score and seven years to see this beauty!

Lucille Highball will be visiting from Los Angeles, and Miss Mae Western will be taking a break for a few months, so this will be one of the last chances for you to see her perform. She'll also be performing this Sunday evening at The Polk Street Lounge Burlesque & Comedy Show at the Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco. See the SFBR calendar for details.

And the Stripping Granny will be a special guest! Lastly, Dottie Lux herself will be performing, so it promises to be a very good show with lots of intriguing performers.

The show starts at 7:30 p.m., but get there early for a good spot from which to see the show!

Come with your sense of humor, get ready to hoot and holler. Red Hots Burlesque brings you the "city's best" bump and grind at the "happiest hour" in the bay!

SF's Only Weekly Burlesque show is BACK!

Friday!
Feb 25th
El Rio
3158 Mission St San Francisco
7:30pm sliding scale $5-10, 21 and Up

Come celebrate the happiest hour in the Bay with Red Hots Burlesque, THE BEST in BUMP and GRIND! This week we will be welcoming 2 RHB debuts, 1 visiting performer and a few RHB favs including Miss Mae Western, who will be leaving the country for several months, so this is your last chance (for a while) to toss one back with everyone's favorite sassy sister.

Performances by: Lucille Highball, Babraham Lincoln, Miss Mae Western, The Scarlet Ladders, and Dottie Lux. With special guest the Stripping Granny!

About our debut performers:
Steps Above Cabaret! An answer to the desire for close-up entertainment in venues without a stage, The Scarlet Ladders were formed with the intent to perform in areas among and within the audience. The performers, mounted on elevated 'stages,' maximize the audience's sight-line without disruption. The spectators remain comfortably standing, seated or otherwise grouped, giving them the opportunity to relax and enjoy the show which might happen to be right next to them.

At least twice as hot as Mary Todd, Babraham Lincoln is a member of Sin Sisters Burlesque from Santa Cruz. She has recently performed at Uptown Hubba Hubba and First Friday Follies in Oakland. Babe has a taste for fine whiskey and tap dancing.


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com

http://www.elriosf.com

And if you can't get enough of Red Hots Burlesque, they'll be the Cat's Pajamas at the Make-Out Room on Monday, February 28, and at Tourettes Without Regrets at the Oakland Metro on Thursday, March 3.

Plus, the RHB School of Shimmy is wrapping up their term. They have a few more classes left including "Pastie Making and Tassel Twirling" and "Finishing Touches." There will also be a "Hair and Make-Up Intensive" on March 14. Here is the information below, and if you have any questions, please visit redhotsburlesque.com or email Dottie Lux at redhotsburlesque@gmail.com! She'd love to see you in her classes!

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 Finshing Touches are mandatory classes. The Winter Showcase will take place on March 18th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.

NEXT CLASS!

Feb 28th 7-9pm, Million Fishes Gallery- 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.

Followed by:

March 7th 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 3-18-11) stage. A professional photographer is on hand to take your posed or live photo!

Come in costume and ready to go!

San Francisco Bay Area burlesque for February 24 - March 2, 2011

With this weekly round-up of burlesque shows, the SFBR has reached its 1000th post!

After almost three years, it's pretty amazing to see how much burlesque has grown in the San Francisco Bay Area. Just looking at the calendar, there are many more shows than there used to be. Some shows are no longer with us, but many are. The Hubba Hubba Revue, Red Hots Burlesque, Little Minsky's, Barbary Coast Burlesque and others continue on, and there are new shows that have found their niches such as Séduction Féroce, sASSy's Seaside Burlesque, among others. And there will be some brand-new shows such as Curvicious Cabaret, which will be making its debut on Thursday, March 10, at the Blue Macaw in San Francisco.

And the schools of burlesque seem to be doing well. Bombshell Betty, Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy, and the Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy have classes full of students and are producing the performers of tomorrow! If you've ever wanted to learn burlesque, now is as good a time as any! Just click and see which of the schools are offering classes which suit your needs and wants. They'd be happy to have you as a student!

There's lots of exciting things happening in San Francisco Bay Area burlesque. We're fortunate to live in an area with lots of creative, talented, and hard-working people who devote themselves to bringing us live entertainment. We just need to do our part to make sure these entertainment options continue to be available to us by going out and seeing the shows and by by placing some bills in the tip jars and the online fundraising sites (i.e., www.indiegogo.com/hubba-hubba-revue).

Most of all, bring your friends out to the shows and classes with you and have a good time! See you out there!

• Friday, February 25: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street (map). This week, Dottie Lux brings you some RHB favorites, as well as a few new performers on the El Rio stage. Performances by Lucille Highball (Los Angeles), Babraham Lincoln (RHB debut), Miss Mae Western, The Scarlet Ladders (RHB debut), and Dottie Lux. With special guest the Stripping Granny! 7:30pm. $5-$10 sliding scale. 21+.


• Also Friday: Hubba Hubba Revue's Around the World in 80 Girls at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco, 375 11th Street (map). Experience burlesque from around the globe as your hosts Kingfish and Eddie bring you the best the world has to offer! Featuring performances by Pookie Patootie (New York City), Blackie Deuce, (New York City), aerialist Sasha Harrington, Mynx d'Meanor, Comrade Tang, Monifa, Ava Lanche, Sparkly Devil, Lady Satan, McPuzo & Trotsky, Jellyfish Kiss, Bitter Waitress, Sugar Main, Miss Balla Fire, Bunny Pistol, Honey Lawless. and Last Night's Fling! With The Hubba Hubba Go-Go Adventuresses! And special guests the Hot Pink Feathers and their All-Star Marching Band! With guest DJ Chango B! Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $15 general, $12 advance at dnalounge.com, $10 between 9:00 and 9:30 at the box office. 21+.


• Also Friday: Baxtalo Drom - The Lucky Road at Amnesia in San Francisco, 853 Valencia Street (map). A wild wind is stirring, and something wicked, wacky and wunderbar this way comes to Baxtalo Drom! With musical acts the Sansa and Shiri Show and Lady Viola and Ragwater Revue! Plus belly dancer Gina Bruno! DJ Fact .50 will provide the beats, and PI Clowns will provide short clown vignette storytelling. Doors 9pm, show at 10. $5 before 9:30, $10 after. 21+.
  


• Saturday, February 26: Dr. Sketchy's SF presents Vivian De Milo at Utrecht Art Supplies in San Francisco, 1930 Van Ness Avenue (map). Draw Vivian De Milo at Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School. You may purchase entry to the event with a Dr. Sketchy’s Approved Supply Kit for $25. The supply kit includes a Yarka 12 pen watercolor set, a 5" x 8" Strathmore Mixed Media Visual Journal, medium Niji Waterbrush, and a Black 05 Pigma Micron ($20 value). Purchasing advance tickets at www.drsketchyssf.com using PayPal is recommended, as entry is limited to the first 30 guests. 7pm to 10pm. $10. All ages.
  


• Sunday, February 27: The Polk Street Lounge Burlesque & Comedy Show at the Hemlock Tavern in San Francisco, 1131 Polk Street (map). A wonderful variety of performers will grace the stage with their talents for teasing, shimmying and serving up a super hilarious night tailored just for you! The comedians will include Alex Koll, Janine Brito, Sean Keane, Brendan Lynch, and Sammy Obeid! Burlesque performances by Isabella Minx, Delilah, Three Sisters Belly Dance, and Mae Western (her last performance in SF for a few months)! 9pm. $6. 21+.


• Monday, February 28: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Club in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue (map). The Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy returns to Uptown Hubba Hubba with their second graduating class of the Crafting The Solo series! It'll be a full show of brand-new sexy performances by Sashay LaRue, La Pequeña, Jezebel Whispers, Ginger Skyye, Milkshake, Red Velvet, La Bamboo Vixen, Lolly Gagger, and Kellita with Bobby Bryce & Bryce Charles (of the Bohemian Brethren)! The show will be hosted by hosted by Kingfish & Zip the What-Is-It?! Doors 9:00pm, show 10:15. $5. 21+.

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 any late additions on the blog. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show that you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

Hubba Hubba Revue: Around the World in 80 Girls this Friday, February 25

It's time for the Hubba Hubba Revue "Big Show" this Friday at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco! Pack your bags and get your papers in order, for it's time to join the Hubbas as they go "Around the World in 80 Girls!"

There will be visiting performers (Pookie Patootie and Blackie Deuce of New York City), lots of local performers (Mynx d'Meanor, Sparkly Devil, Lady Satan, the Hot Pink Feathers, and many more), musical acts like McPuzo and Trotsky, guest DJ Chango B, and of course your comedic hosts for the evening, Kingfish and Eddie!

It's always a fun time at the Hubba Hubba Revue. They've collected many "best of" awards from such publications as 7x7 Magazine, the SF Weekly, the SF Bay Guardian, and the East Bay Express. They were also named as one of the World's Top 10 Burlesque Shows by the Travel Channel! So you're sure to see an entertaining show.

The DNA Lounge is located at 375 11th Street in San Francisco (map). The doors open at 9:00 p.m., and the show starts at about 10:00.

A money-saving tip is to get there between 9:00 and 9:30 to get a parking space and to take advantage of the discount. During that time at the box office, tickets are just $10.00! Just enter, get your hand stamp, and then you will have exit and entry privileges for the rest of the night! It's also a good way to beat the rush at the box office.

Stamp that Passport! It's Time For...

Hubba Hubba Revue's
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 GIRLS!

...FRIDAY, February 25th 9PM

A Daring Wager! A Grand Adventure! But can Kingfish and Eddie travel the entire World of BURLESQUE and return triumphant to Jolly Old England?! Grab your maps & compasses and get ready for the SEXIEST Circumnavigation in History!

Featuring, from the Four Corners of the Globe...

POOKIE PATOOTIE! (New York City)
Blackie Deuce! (New York City)
Arielist Sasha Harrington!
Mynx d'Meanor!
Comrade Tang!
Monifa!
Ava Lanche!
Sparkly Devil!
Lady Satan!
McPuzo & Trotsky!
Jellyfish Kiss!
Bitter Waitress!
Sugar Main!
Miss Balla Fire!
Bunny Pistol!
Honey Lawless!
Last Night's Fling!

...and The Hubba Hubba Go-Go Adventuresses!

plus! special guests!

THE HOT PINK FEATHERS
& THEIR ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND!
http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com/

And, from Juke Joint & Aubergine After Dark
special guest dj, CHANGO B!
http://www.facebook.com/pages/DJ-Chango-B-Juke-Joint-Aubergine-After-Dark/186370981389392

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

HELP SPREAD THE WORD... AROUND THE WORLD!

Hubba Hubba Revue's
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 GIRLS!
Friday, February 25th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, SF
$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID
($12 advance tickets at www.dnalounge.com )

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Dr. Sketchy's SF this week: B.A.D. Girls and Vivian De Milo

For all of you artists out there, Dr. Sketchy's SF will have two drawing events. The first will be on Tuesday, February 22 at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco.

The Bay Area Derby Girls will be the featured guests, and they'll bring their attitude, their Derby gear, and their What Katie Did Lingerie!

They'll be posing for you, so you won't have to worry about catching them as they whiz around the track. Just remember to get to the event early to find a good spot! Dr. Sketchy's SF has gotten very popular! I'd say arrive before 6:30 p.m., even though it starts at 7:00. I've seen that room packed by 6:45!

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School of San Francisco presents Bay Area Derby Girls!

Draw the Bay Area Derby Girls (www.bayareaderbygirls.com) with all their gear and beautiful attitude! B.A.D. Girls will also be wearing What Katie Did Lingerie as they pose for you!

Tuesday, February 22
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
21+
$10 general admission, $7 students/teachers

111 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street, San Francisco


http://www.drsketchyssf.com

http://www.111minnagallery.com

Dr. Sketchy's will also have a drawing session at one of their sponsor's locations, Utrecht's Art Supplies on Saturday, February 26. It will be at their store at 1930 Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco (map).

The featured model will be Vivian De Milo, and this will be a limited opportunity, as they will only be able to accept the first 30 guests. You may purchase advance tickets via PayPal at www.drsketchyssf.com. And remember to check out the special "Dr. Sketchy's Approved Supply Kit," which includes a Yarka 12 pen watercolor set, a 5" x 8" Strathmore Mixed Media Visual Journal, medium Niji Waterbrush, and a Black 05 Pigma Micron. A $20.00 value! For $25.00, you get the supply kit plus entrance to Dr. Sketchy's. Or, entrance to Dr. Sketchy's by itself is $10.00.

This is an all ages event. If you would like booze, you'll have to BYOB. Otherwise, snacks will be provided.

Dr Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: San Francisco presents Vivian De Milo!

A special event at Utrecht Art Supplies, 1930 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco!

Saturday February 26th, 2011 7pm-10pm
All ages! Limit 30 guests. Advance tickets recommended. Purchase via PayPal at http://www.drsketchyssf.com.

$10. Or purchase entry + Dr Sketchy’s Approved Supply Kit for $25.
$25 = $20 worth of drawing materials + $5 entry.

Bring your own booze. Snacks provided.


http://www.drsketchyssf.com

http://www.utrechtart.com/stores/

Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteer Night at the Uptown this Monday, February 21

If you missed Bombshell Betty and Fromagique's show at the Elbo Room in San Francisco a few weeks ago, this is your chance to see it in Oakland at the Uptown Club this Monday night!

If you've never been to one of these Burlesqueteer Nights, it's a whole lotta show for not much dough! They've got to make sure everyone gets their turn on stage before the club closes! And the cover is only $5.00!

The Uptown Club is located at 1928 Telegraph Avenue in Oakland (map). It's actually on the same block as an entrance to the 19th Street BART station, and there's parking on the street for those who drive.

The doors are at 9:00 p.m., and the show is scheduled for 10:15, although they may start things at 10:00 so that they can get the whole show in. It's almost too much show for one evening to contain!

Bombshell Betty's BURLESQUETEERS return to The UPTOWN CLUB!

The Burlesqueteers have another sexy and silly Monday just for you! There's an ostrich mating dance, a praying mantis femme-fatale, an orgy scene, "The Mating Game" (like the Dating Game but for animals), love magic, sex(y) on the beach, seduction, rejection, infidelity and True Love (not necessarily in that order)! Plus so much more!

Performers for the evening:
- Bombshell Betty!
- Vadge O'Fonor!
- Lezzie McFaggerson!
- Pearl E. Gates!
- Dangerous Delilah!
- Pickles Kintaro!
- Red Velvet!
- If-N-Whendy!
- Cherry Chapstick!
- Red Delicious!
- Cinnamon Stick!
- Mint Julep!
- Summer Fling!
- Violet Streak!
- Kinky D'Orleans!
- Nirvanah Bliss!
- Carlita Cupcake!
- Pyro Pantera!
- Sindee Rose!
- Velvet Vixen!
- Baby Blue Boom Boom!
- Andi Stardust!
- Cosette L'Amour!
- Plus Burlesqueteers so new, they don't have stage names yet!

With special guests, Will Longfellow, Man Prop and Undead Prop!

Live musical accompaniment by San Francisco's cheesiest band:
Fromagique, with guest singer, A Lethal Weapon

Hosted by Randy Johnson and Patina de Copper!

Just FIVE BUCKS!

http://www.bombshellbetty.net

http://www.myspace.com/fromagique

Doors 9PM, Show 10:15PM
21 & Up w/I.D.

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)
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Alotta Boutté hosts Debauchery's Valentine's show this Sunday, February 20!

It's a Valentine's Debauchery this Sunday, February 20! Debauchery this month is benefiting SF girls of Leather and there's fabulous raffle prizes and your host will be the amazing Alotta Boutté!

The White Horse Inn is located at 6555 Telegraph Avenue (map) in Oakland. Doors are at 7:00 p.m., and the show begins at 8:00. Cover is on a sliding scale from $5.00 to $15.00, what you can afford to give to the cause.

Debauchery -- A stripclub for queers of all genders!
Featuring an enticing selection of salaciously smoldering strippers, $10 Lap dances and naughty raffle prizes!

Come celebrate Valentine's Debauchery style

Hosted by Alotta Boutté!

With performances by Ava Lanche, Mister Bean, Damien, Saranaqued, Kitty Von Quimm, Sassy, Lola Sunshine, Patricia Misery and more!

Debauchery happens the third Sunday of every month at the White Horse Bar
6555 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
Door at 7, Show at 8
$5-15 cover; all proceeds benefit organizations working in the queer community.
21+


http://www.myspace.com/debaucherydivine

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Debauchery/135340546163

http://www.whitehorsebar.com

Red Hots Burlsque show for Friday, February 18, plus RHB news!

Red Hots Burlesque has some big news! They already are San Francisco's only weekly burlesque show every Friday (The Hubba Hubba Revue has Oakland's every Monday night), but RHB will be expanding to two days a week! This will happen in May, so the details are still scarce, but it appears the Wednesday show will also be at El Rio in San Francisco. Dottie Lux has also announced that their Go DEEP shows were very successful and will be happening monthly, with the next one on April 7 with lube wrestling! Once again, details will be announced soon.

In the meantime, this Friday's show information is below. Looks like a great show with visiting performers and a return to the stage by Milkshake!

Red Hots Burlesque

Come with your sense of humor, get ready to hoot and holler. Red Hots Burlesque brings you the "city's best" bump and grind at the "happiest hour" in the bay!

SF's Only Weekly Burlesque show is BACK!

Friday!
Feb 18th
El Rio
3158 Mission St San Francisco
7:30pm slinding scale $5-10, 21 and Up

Come celebrate the happiest hour in the Bay with Red Hots Burlesque, THE BEST in BUMP and GRIND! This week we will be celebrating the birth of RHB favorite and current Butt Card, MONIFA! We also have 3 debut performances! Please welcome: Dixie DeLish, Brently Heilbron (Austin) and Judy Luck (Los Angeles)!

About our debut & visiting performers:
"Sweet, Sassy, and Classy," is how Los Angeles based performer Judy Luck is described by all who have crossed her path. This 23 year old girl next door may be young but don't let that fool you, she's been performing burlesque since age 17.... Before most clubs would even allow her entry! She began her career with International boylesque performer Bobbie Burlesque and Miss LuLu Lunaris in a magical trio. Soon after was on her own, craving all that is the world of Burlesque. Her acts are as all- embracing as her personality. Her smile alone will brighten up your day, so get ready to enjoy the luck coming your way! ....

From Brently:
I'm mainly promoting Http://DailyUke.com where i post an original song a day. Every day of the year. Other highlights are working with Woody Allen & Daniel Johnston and Paul McCartney and appearing on this season of Friday Night Lights
You cant spell Vaudeville Heartthrob without Devil Heart.


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com

http://www.elriosf.com

And don't forget that Red Hots Burlesque's School of Shimmy is in session soon! Here are all the details about their upcoming classes.

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 Finshing Touches are mandatory classes. The Winter Showcase will take place on March 18th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.

NEXT CLASS!

FEB 20th 1pm-3pm Burlesque 101, Berkeley at the Shattuck Down Low : 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.

Burlesque 101 has been seen in the NYTimes, KOFY TV, Curve Magazine at

Fabulosa Fest at the Yerba Buena Center For The Arts and MORE!.


FOLLOWED BY:

Feb 28th 7-9pm, Million Fishes Gallery- 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 inhibitions aside.

Please email redhotsburlesque@gmail.com for reservations.

San Francisco Bay Area burlesque for February 17-23, 2011

Looking over the shows for the upcoming week, it seems that there's a bit of a love hangover.

From "Love Stinks" with Naked Girls Reading, to Burlesque Moulin's "Amour, the Many Faces of Love," to a Debauchery Valentine's celebration, love is still in the air, no matter what it smells like! So if you still don't want to let the holiday go, there's still some opportunities to extend the season. In addition to buying all that clearance candy, of course!

But there's also shows that don't have that theme. So there's a good variety to be had this week. And if you're an artist, Dr. Sketchy's SF will be featuring the Bay Area Derby Girls. Always fun subjects to draw!

Have fun!

• Thursday, February 17: Naked Girls Reading: San Francisco presents "LOVE STINKS" at Viracocha in San Francisco, 998 Valencia Street (map). All Naked Girls Reading chapters will have the theme: LOVE STINKS for their February events. Love isn't just about a box of chocolates, roses and sunshine. Thorns and emotional thunderstorms come with it too. This month's cast will include Carol Queen PhD, Lady Monster, and Ophelia Coeur de Noir! With special guests Will "the Thrill" Viharo and Monica "Tiki Goddess" Cortes-Viharo, who will be reading from Will's books, "A Mermaid Drowns in the Midnight Lounge" and "Lavender Blonde." Doors at 8pm, show at 8:30. $15 general admission, $20 front row seats. Advance discounted tickets available at ngrsf.eventbrite.com. 18+.
  


• Friday, February 18: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street (map). San Francisco's only weekly burlesque show is back! This week, the show will feature birthday girl Monifa, and RHB debut performances from Dixie DeLish, Brently Heilbron (Austin) and Judy Luck (Los Angeles)! With even more performances by Dottie Lux, Milkshake, and Nicki Sparxx! 7:30pm. $5-$10 sliding scale. 21+.


• Saturday, February 19: Burlesque Moulin presents "Amour: The Many Faces of Love" at the Shattuck Down Low in Berkeley, 2284 Shattuck Avenue (map). Along with the cast, explore the many facets and meanings of love. Your Mistress of Ceremonies will be Alotta Boutté, and the performers will include Casey Castille (Chanteuse), Monique (Chanteuse), Dottie Lux, Miss Balla Fire, Hernan Cortez (Magician), Delilah, Bunny Pistol, Lady Monster (Spoken Word Artiste), Madame Chartreuse, and Ophelia Coeur de Noir! With the DJ stylings of Monsieur Keylo Valenzuela, and House Mistress Extraordinaire, Bitter Waitress. Food by Chef Anna Rose (serving up tasty French treats!) Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8:30. Tickets $7 for Cal students, $12 general admission, $20 (GA plus a glass of champagne), $50 table for two plus a bottle of champagne, $160 booth for six plus two bottles of champagne. 21+. After party with DJ El Diablo to follow, free before 11pm.
  


• Also Saturday: Original Sin Burlesque at Sanctuary Ultra Lounge in Livermore, 2369 First Street (map). Join OSB at Sanctuary Ultra Lounge for one of many third-Saturday burlesque shows! Enjoy great drinks and tapas...and of course, the gals of Original Sin Burlesque! 10pm. $5. 21+.


• Sunday, February 20: Debauchery at the White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6555 Telegraph Avenue (map). Come celebrate Valentine's Debauchery style. Debauchery this month is benefiting SF girls of Leather and there's fabulous prizes and the evening will be hosted by Alotta Boutté! With performances by Ava Lanche, Mister Bean, Damien, Saranaqued, Kitty Von Quim, Sassy, Lola Sunshine, Patricia Misery and more! Doors at 7pm, show at 8. $5 to $15, sliding scale. 21+.


• Monday, February 21: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Club in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue (map). The Burlesqueteers have another sexy and silly Monday just for you! There's an ostrich mating dance, a praying mantis femme-fatale, an orgy scene, "The Mating Game" (like the Dating Game but for animals), love magic, sex(y) on the beach, seduction, rejection, infidelity and True Love (not necessarily in that order)! With performances by Bombshell Betty, Vadge O'Fonor, Lezzie McFaggerson, Pearl E. Gates, Dangerous Delilah, Pickles Kintaro, Red Velvet, If-N-Whendy, Cherry Chapstick, Red Delicious, Cinnamon Stick, Mint Julep, Summer Fling, Violet Streak, Kinky D'Orleans, Nirvanah Bliss, Carlita Cupcake, Pyro Pantera, Sindee Rose, Velvet Vixen, Baby Blue Boom Boom, Andi Stardust, Cosette L'Amour, plus Burlesqueteers so new, they don't have stage names yet! With special guests, Will Longfellow, Man Prop and Undead Prop! Live musical accompaniment by San Francisco's cheesiest band, Fromagique, with guest singer, A Lethal Weapon. The evening will be hosted by Randy Johnson and Patina de Copper! Doors 9:00pm, show 10:15. $5. 21+.


• Tuesday, February 22: Dr. Sketchy's SF presents Bay Area Derby Girls at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, 111 Minna Street (map). Draw the Bay Area Derby Girls with all their gear and beautiful attitude! B.A.D. Girls will also be wearing What Katie Did Lingerie as they pose for you! 7pm to 10pm. $10 general admission, $7 students/teachers. 21+.
  

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 any late additions on the blog. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show that you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

Naked Girls Reading: LOVE STINKS at Viracocha this Thursday, February 17

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Burlesque Moulin's "Amour, The Many Faces of Love" this Saturday, February 19

Even though Valentine's Day 2011 is now history, there will still be an opportunity to celebrate and reflect on love in all its forms this Saturday at the Shattuck Down Low in Berkeley. It's time for Burlesque Moulin's "Amour, The Many Faces of Love."

The Mistress of Ceremonies will be Alotta Boutté, and the cast will include many of the Bay Area's top burlesque performers such as Red Hots Burlesque's Dottie Lux, Delilah, Sin Sisters Burlesque's Madam Chartreuse and Miss Balla Fire, Barbary Coast Burlesque's Bunny Pistol, Lady Monster, and Ophelia Coeur de Noir. Plus hear the vocal stylings of Casey Castille and Monique! And there will be more!

The Shattuck Down Low is located at 2284 Shattuck Avenue in Berkeley (map), and it's within a few blocks of the Downtown Berkeley BART station. The doors open at 7:30 p.m., and the show starts at 8:30. Prices range from $7.00 for Cal students, to $12 for general admission (add $8 for a glass of champagne), to $50 for a table for two (includes a bottle of champagne), to $160 for a booth for six (includes two bottles of champagne). All of the details are below, and tickets may be purchased in advance at www.shattuckdownlow.com or burlesquemoulinfeb.eventbrite.com.

Also, note that Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy will be offering a Burlesque 101 class on Sunday, February 20, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Shattuck Down Low. Discounted tickets for the class will be sold the night of the show. If you have any questions or would like to reserve a spot in the class, you may email Dottie Lux at redhotsburlesque@gmail.com.

And hang around after the show for the after party, which will start at 10:30! It's free if you're there before 11:00, and you'll be able to groove to the music of DJ El Diablo, who will be playing music from Parisian nightclubs. Oui, oui!

Burlesque Moulin Amour: The Many Faces of Love

Sur la Scene:
Alotta Boutte as Mistress of Ceremonies
Casey Castille (Chanteuse)
...Monique (Chanteuse)
Dottie Lux
Balla Fiya
Hernan Cortez (Magician)
Deliliah
Bunny Pistol
Lady Monster (Spoken Word Artiste)
Madame Chartreuse
Ophelia Coeur de Noir

Bitter Waitress (House Mistress Extraordinaire)

Monsieur Keylo Valenzuela (DJ stylings)

Chef Anna Rose (serving up tasty French treats!)

!Absinthe drink specials served!

Les Details:
Time: Doors @ 7:30, Show @ 8:30
Prices: $12 - General Admission / $20 - Admission + Glass of Champagne
$50 - Table for Two + Bottle of Champagne / $160 - Booth for Six + Two Bottles of Champagne
($7 - Cal Berkeley Students)

Tickets on Sale Now! – http://www.Shattuckdownlow.com

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
After the show, stay and join us for...

!Voila Paree!
w/DJ El Diablo (MalLabel Music)

A funky mix of the grooviest hip hop, dubstep, electro and world music beats playing in Paris clubs that will get you up and dancing.

Party begins @ 10:30pm
Arrive before 11pm and get in for free!

***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** *****
And not to be missed...School of Shimmy is pleased to announce it's first East Bay edition of
Burlesque 101: The Basics
by Dottie Lux of Red Hots Burlesque

Sunday, February 20th, @ The Shattuck Down Low
1:00pm - 3:00pm

Discounted tickets for the class will be sold the night of the show.

Come see her shimmy and shake the night before and then learn how to do it yourself!

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. Burlesque 101 has been seen in the New York Times, NBC, KOFY TV at Fabulosa Fest, Yerba Buena Center For The Arts and More!
http://www.redhotsburlesque.com


http://www.facebook.com/pages/Burlesque-Moulin/108772105836830

http://www.shattuckdownlow.com

Join the Hot Pink Feathers at Carnaval SF 2011!

It's not too early to think about joining the Hot Pink Feathers at Carnaval SF this year! They've put together a "Full Showgirl Option" that will give you the full experience. All of the details from Kellita, the leader of the Feathers, are below. Note that if you pay in full by Tuesday, February 15, you may qualify for an early bird discount if you're one of the first five!

If you're interested in a package that is not as intensive, those will be announced soon. You may read all about the Hot Pink Feathers at hotpinkfeathers.com, and there's some scenes from a documentary being made about them which you may watch at www.kickstarter.com. And if you'd like to contribute towards the completion of the film, you may do so there, also.

If you have any questions, please contact the Feathers at hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com.

CARNAVAL SF 2011 w/ HOT PINK FEATHERS: FULL SHOWGIRL INVITATION

I am UBER thrilled to announce that this year Hot Pink Feathers will dance with actual FEATHER FANS! Our theme this year is "Live Your Fantasy with Hot Pink Feathers"


Our Complete Carnaval 2010 Packages include:

...*** participation in Carnaval SF 2011 Grand Parade w/ "Best of Bay" Dance
Troupe Hot Pink Feathers!!! (DATE is Sunday May 29th)
*** the glorious accompaniment of LIVE MUSIC in the form of the HOT PINK
FEATHERS ALL-STAR MARCHING BAND
*** 11 Tuesdays (3/15-5/24) of Technique class 7:30-8:30pm complete with personal
attention
*** 11 Tuesdays (3/15-5/24) of Choreography and Carnaval Prep 9-10:30pm
*** ~2-3 extra practices (times and dates TBA; likely Sun 5/15 & 5/22)
*** 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 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!
*** Option to be features in a documentary being made about this
Carnaval preparation process (see http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1634199879/light-as-a-feather-documentary )


Following are the variety of FULL SHOWGIRL options (SHOWGIRL/REVELER & OUT-OF-TOWN GUEST options to follow in coming weeks):

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL for FULL SHOWGIRL PACKAGE (only 5 available; first come, first served):

~$579 when paid in full BY TUESDAY FEB 15th
~$529 (WITH the 2010 Annual Membership) when paid in full BY TUESDAY FEB 15th



CARNAVAL SPECIAL for FULL SHOWGIRL PACKAGE

~$649 when paid in full BY TUESDAY MARCH 15th
~$599 (WITH the 2011 Annual Membership) when paid in full BY TUESDAY MARCH
15th


PAYMENT PLAN SPECIAL for FULL SHOWGIRL PACKAGE

~3 Monthly Installments of $233 each BY March 15th, April
12th & MAY 10th)
~3 Monthly Installments of $216 each BY March 15th, April
12th & MAY 10th) for those with 2011 Annual Membership

NOTE: Full Benefits of Annual Memberships are described in detail on the classes page of our website: www.hotpinkfeathers.com/classes.html


Payments can be made in following ways:

1. through paypal.com (using hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com as the payee address) Choose "gift or "personal" option to avoid fee
NOTE: also send a separate email identifying yourself and exactly what you paid for with your email and telephone number)

2. bring cash or check to class on Tuesday!


Can't wait to shimmy with you all....and soon!

****LOVE, KELLITA****

Cirque Noir's Burlesque Boot Camp returns March 5-6, 2011

The ladies of Cirque Noir are bringing back their Burlesque Boot Camp on March 5 and 6. It will be two days of the basics of burlesque taught by SF Weekly's "Best Aerial Burlesque Dance Troupe"! The training will be ground-based, so aerial skills will not be a prerequisite. Though if you'd like to learn some, I'm sure they could help you, so just ask!

More details about the boot camp are below. For more information, or to reserve a spot, please email Cirque Noir at cirquenoirsf@gmail.com.

Burlesque Boot Camp Is Back!!!

Happy new year from the babes of Cirque Noir!

Have you always wanted to learn the sultry art of strip tease and burlesque? Is there a sexy,sweet,campy,or even dangerous vixen within you? Come spend the weekend with the dancers of Cirque Noir for our raucous Burlesque Boot Camp. Learn the basics of classic burlesque chair dance, working with props, and developing your own choreography and unique burlesque persona. This workshop will cover all that it takes to be a burlesque dancer from strength, flexibility, and choreographic exploration, to character development,hair and make up.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from the women voted,"Best Aerial Burlesque Group" by SF weekly- Ana Hyatt, Amanda Bassolino and Deb Arana. With special guest, hair and make up expert,Sabrina Pudoff.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!
This workshop is open to all levels. Beginners welcome! To reserve
your spot you must RSVP
cirquenoirsf@gmail.com
by no later than FEBRUARY 14 please.

Confirmation emails will follow with further details.

Location:
Dance Ground Keriac 1805
Divisadero San Francisco, Ca

Dates & Times:
Saturday MARCH 5th 10 am to 5:30 pm
Sunday, MARCH 6th 10am to 5:30 pm.

Cost:$280.00


http://www.facebook.com/CirqueNoir

http://www.bowandsparrow.org/Site/Cirque_Noir.html

SCORE! The Queer Dating Game & Variety Show happens this Sunday, February 13

If you're single and looking for love (or a reasonable facsimile), you may just want to check out "SCORE! The Queer Dating Game, Variety Show & Sunday Night Cruising Spot!" this Sunday at the Stud Bar in San Francisco.

Organized by Ms. Cherry Galette and Val Killmore, this event promises to be a fun way to meet someone new, enjoy some burlesque, and get your dance on!

The Stud is located at 399 9th Street in San Francisco (map). The doors open at 6:00 p.m., the show is at 7:00, and the dance party starts movin' at 8:00.

SCORE! The Queer Dating Game, Variety Show
& Sunday Night Cruising Spot!

It's Time To Score!!!!

Play the Dating Game With:
TONILYN SIDECO!
DJ NOLITA SELECTOR!
CHERRY POPPINS!
DJ CARNITA of HARD FRENCH!

See Burlesque By:
VERA DE VILLE! The East Bay's Vintage Vixen
CHERRY POPPINS! San Francisco's Favorite Sweet Tart
MS. CHERRY GALETTE! The Girl Who Puts the ChaCha in Muchacha

+ Musical Guest NIGHT CALL

+ DJ NOLITA SELECTOR on the 1s and 2s

+ VALENTINE'S EXCHANGE!!

SPIN THE WHEEL OF LUST! Will it land on 'Let's Get Physical'. 'Talk Dirty To Me', 'The Walk of NO Shame...?!?!?!

Brought to you by your cheezy and sleazy hosts VAL KILLMORE and the seductive siren CHERRY GALETTE!

Doors 6, Show 7, Dance Party 8
$7
21+

Playful, Consensual, Flirty, Sexy Fun!

**PARTIAL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT LYON-MARTIN HEALTH SERVICES**
http://www.lyon-martin.org


http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107518325989993

http://www.studsf.com

Barbary Coast Burlesque Lovers Edition and Le Boy's Cowboy Love on Saturday, February 12

It's V-Day weekend, and both Barbary Coast Burlesque and Le Boy have special themed shows for your enjoyment this Saturday evening!

At the Impala in San Francisco, Barbary Coast Burlesque will be rolling out their "Lovers Edition." If you like your burlesque sensuous, romantic and glamorous and served with dinner and drinks, this is the show for you and your sweetie!

Barbary Coast Burlesque Lovers Edition

Join the popular seductive cast of Barbary Coast Burlesque at San Francisco's one and only hot spot, Impala. It will be an evening of provocative burlesque celebrating LOVE right on The City's own Barbary Coast! This event will take place downstairs in Impala's Speakeasy Lounge. Dinner, drinks, romance, and glamour! What more can you ask?? This event is General Admission Seating.

Advance tickets $10.
http://loveburlesque.eventbrite.com/
At the door $15.

Doors at 8pm, show at 9pm.
21+

Impala Restaurant and Lounge
501 Broadway, San Francisco (map)


http://www.impalasf.com

Meanwhile, if you prefer boylesque and its gender-bending ways, Le Boy will be celebrating their anniversary in Oakland at the White Horse Bar (aka White Horse Inn)! And they'll be celebrating Valentine's Day with a show called "Cowboy Love!" Get ready with a rootin', tootin' good time with Cowboy Dicky and company!

The White Horse Bar is located at 6551 Telegraph Avenue (map). The doors open at 8:00 p.m., and the show starts at 9:00.

LE BOY 1ST ANNIVERSARY! "COWBOY LOVE" SHOW

Yeeeehawwwwwww!
Sexy Drag Kings in hats, boots, & tight jeans... yuuuuummm.

Dust off your hat and come cowboy up with us.
It's our 1st anniversary I can hardly believe it!
We have so much fun at LeBoy, thank you for making it a success.

Performing;
Il Nocturnal is here from Seattle WA
Vegas Jake and PePe from Rebel Kings
Ooh La La Belly dance Shack it!
Amazing Drag queen CEMORA
Gender Queer Society San Jose Drag Troupe
Lady Monster SF
Mr. Bean
Mitch of Fella-Fem

& host
Cowboy Dicky
$10 Dj after , drink specials until 10pm & tacos all night.
Don't forget to Pass it on and invite your friends♥

Doors 8pm, show at 9
$10. 21 and older

The White Horse Bar
6551 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland


http://www.fellafem.com

http://www.myspace.com/fellafem

http://www.whitehorsebar.com

Valentine's Day, Dogs, Fundraisers and the Hubba Hubba Revue

This Saturday, February 12, the Hubba Hubba Revue is helping to show some love to man's best friend. There will be a "Valentine's Day Pitty Party" at the Lucky 13 Bar in San Francisco (2140 Market Street, map) to raise funds for Pinups for Pitbulls and Chako.org. It'll be $15.00, the doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show is at 8:00.

Pinups for Pitbulls & Chako Fundraiser

Then Saturday night it's all about the PUPPY LOVE! Come Celebrate Valentine's Day and our love for our four-legged fur-bearing friends with a fundraiser for Pit Bull type dogs! Net proceeds of the evening benefit Chako.org and Pinups for Pitbulls.

Burlesque, Silent Auction, Raffle, PFPB Merchandise, and more!

HOSTED BY Shorty Rossi and Hercules of Pit Boss!

BURLESQUE by:
Little Darling, Founder of PFPB and of Backhand Burlesque (PA)
Hubba Hubba Revue with:
Honey Lawless,
Vera DeVille
Honey Penny
Jodi Waseca
Vienna Le Rouge
Jellyfish Kiss Burlesque
and Stage Kitten Kiss Me Kate

Emceed by Hubba Hubba Revue's own Jim "Kingfish" Sweeney
Sponsored by:
Lucky 13
Mighty Dog Walking
http://www.mightydogwalking.com/
and Speakeasy Brewery

Saturday, February 12th: A Valentine's Day Pitty Party!
Lucky 13
2140 Market St (between Church St & Sanchez St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
$15 (net proceeds to Chako.org and Pinups for Pitbulls)
21+ w/ ID
Doors open at 7, Show starts at 8

Get your tickets here:
http://pittyparty.eventbrite.com/ or
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/1210042269

or check out the invite at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182101965150566

Hubba Hubba Revue "Be the BRA" Fundraiser

Not only is the Hubba Hubba Revue helping others to raise funds, but they're also raising funds for themselves!

Yes, you can help support the Hubba Hubba Revue to evolve into their next incarnation. They're hoping to raise $5,000, and you can help by donating online at www.indiegogo.com/hubba-hubba-revue.

Hubba Hubba Revue is calling on all of you to be the BRA! Hubba Hubba Revue needs your support.

Maintaining both a monthly and weekly burlesque and variety show takes funding. A lot of funding! For 4 years, we've relied on the craftiness of our cast, crew and go-go dancers to create a large-scale, themed production that is completely different each month! But all of those pasties, props and costumes are expensive! Just like any community theatre company, we need to do a little annual fundraising in order to keep the roof over our heads and the clothes on our performers (at least until they are supposed to take them off!)

So now we are looking for you to be the bra and support Hubba Hubba Revue!

Go to www.indiegogo.com/hubba-hubba-revue and donate today!

We will be running our fundraiser from February 1st until April 30th. For as little as $10 you can be the bra!

SO BE THE BRA AND DONATE TODAY at www.indiegogo.com/hubba-hubba-revue

Valentine's Day at the Uptown Club

And because the Hubba Hubba Revue has a Valentine's Day show, it'll be a great opportunity to have a nice dinner at one of the restaurants near the Uptown Club before the show! It starts at 10:15 p.m., so you'll have an opportunity for a nice, casual, yet romantic meal.

Surprise your sweetie with a unique dinner and a show that will include such Hubba Hubba favorites as Sparkly Devil and Casey Castille! See what all the fuss is about this Monday night at the Uptown, which is located at 1928 Telegraph Avenue (map) in Oakland.

HOWDY LOVERS!

You'll have a great big throbbing Heart-On for Hubba Hubba Revue's special VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW! Don't miss this *incredible* line-up of all-star talent, all performing their little hearts, just out for you!

MONDAY, FEB. 14th, we've got...

VERA DEVILLE!
Sparkly Devil!
Casey Castille!
Oleeander Moon!
J.D. Limelight!
Bellydancer Paige Lawrence!
Shadow Circus Creature Theater!
Zip the What-Is-It?

Special Guests!
Oo-La-La Cancan Troupe, LE CANCAN BIJOU!

All for just FIVE BUCKS!

Doors 9PM, Show 10:15PM
21 & Up w/I.D.

THE UPTOWN CLUB
1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
(just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)
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HELP SPREAD THE WORD, Y'ALL!


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http://www.uptownnightclub.com

Red Hots Burlesque this Friday, February 11, plus an added School of Shimmy class

This Friday evening, Honey Penny will host Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street (map).

Gigi and Pop of New York City will be the very special guests. This group, which includes burlesque sensation Anita Cookie, won the "Best Variety Act" at the 2009 Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas. Anita Cookie! They're on their "Goin' Back to Cally" Tour, and they're also celebrating the completion of their new album, "Odyssey Two!" If you miss them on Friday night, their last stop in the Bay Area will be at the Rite Spot Cafe in San Francisco on Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. The Rite Spot is located at 2099 Folsom Street (map), and it's a free show.

Also performing on Friday evening will be AJ Molecular, First Friday Follies' Juicy D. Light, and Honey Lawless.

The show will begin at 7:30 p.m. get there early for a good seat!

Red Hots Burlesque

Come with your sense of humor, get ready to hoot and holler. Red Hots Burlesque brings you the "city's best" bump and grind at the "happiest hour" in the bay!

SF's Only Weekly Burlesque show is BACK!

Friday, Feb 14th
El Rio
3158 Mission St San Francisco
7:30pm slinding scale $5-10, 21 and Up


Please join our first time host, Miss Honey Penny as we present "This Bud's for You" and we don't mean the beer! Red Hots Burlesque is still the hottest happy hour in town and this time it gets even happier as we celebrate the sticky stuff with AJ Molecular, Anita Cookie (NYC), Juicy D Light, Honey Lawless & NYC's Gigi & Pop!

About our debut & visiting performers:

Gigi & Pop are a music and variety trio from New York City that won the "Best Variety" trophy at the Burlesque Hall of Fame (Exotic World) in Las Vegas in 2009. Info, mp3s, video, photos and more can be found at www.gigiandpop.com.

Anita Cookie is the charmingly inebriated burlesque star whose sparkling singing voice, dynamite shimmy and intoxicated wit have been called everything from "hilarious" (NYTheater.com) to "sizzling hot" (Go Magazine). Originally hailing from the tan line-free shores of the Pacific, she took the stages of New York by storm and can be seen every night knocking audiences out of their chairs around the city, and across the continent from Key West to Toronto. A Golden Pastie Award winner at the New York Burlesque Festival, Anita is also one-third of the quirky music trio Gigi & Pop, winners of the first-ever "Best Variety Act" trophy at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Pageant 2009 in Las Vegas. As a producer, she's created boozier, more naked versions of classic game shows and talk shows, and with her partners in Casino-O'Fortune Cookie Productions she produces an ongoing series of sold-out shows at the famous Joe's Pub. Also, this spring Anita Cookie is back on the road with her traveling group, "Dangerous Curves Ahead: Burlesque On The Go-Go" for their premier west-coast tour!


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

$5-$10 sliding scale, 21+


http://www.redhotsburlesque.com

http://www.elriosf.com

School of Shimmy Added Class

Because the first "Burlesque 101" class was so popular, Red Hots Burlesque's School of Shimmy has added another "101" class for Sunday, February 20 at the Shattuck Down Low in Berkeley (2284 Shattuck Avenue, map) from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

I've reproduced all the details below, including information about this Monday's "Strip for Your Lover" class with Alotta Boutté. If you have any questions, please email redhotsburlesque@gmail.com, or you may also visit redhotsburlesque.com.

Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy

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 Finshing Touches are mandatory classes. The Winter Showcase will take place on March 18th at 7:30 pm at El Rio as part of the famed weekly show, Red Hots Burlesque.

NEXT CLASS!

Feb 14th 7-9pm, Million Fishes Gallery: Strip for your Lover: Both partners are encouraged to come to this class as well as singles or people looking to take home a surprise! Students will learn how to create a sexy character specific to their taste and learn how to make that character move and breathe. With sexy moves and a built up confidence you'll be sure to pop your partner's cork! This class is expertly taught by Alotta Boutte.

Followed by:

FEB 20th 1pm-3pmBurlesque 101, Berkeley at the Shattuck Down Low : 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.

Burlesque 101 has been seen in the NYTimes, KOFY TV, Curve Magazine at Fabulosa Fest at the Yerba Buena Center For The Arts and MORE!

Please email redhotsburlesque@gmail.com for reservations.

San Francisco Bay Area burlesque for February 10-16, 2011

This is a special Valentine's Day edition of the weekly show round-up! It's been adjusted back by a day thanks to the flu continuing to make the rounds of the SFBR editorial offices, but we'll see how this new schedule works out.

There are lots of shows with a Valentine's theme happening this week. Barbary Coast Burlesque, Le Boy, and the Hubba Hubba Revue all have love-themed shows happening. There are also classes from Kristina Nekyia (previous post) and the Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy (previous post) that are timed to provide excellent opportunities to learn about sensual movement, with or without a partner. I sense that love is in the air!

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!

• Thursday, February 10: Little Minsky's Burlesque and Variety Show at Club Deluxe in San Francisco, 1511 Haight Street (map). Join birthday bunny Scotty the Blue Bunny as he MCs this month's show, which will feature performances from NYC's Gigi and Pop! Also providing musical entertainment will be gorgeous drag vocalist Honey Mahogany accompanied by Joe Wicht on piano! Providing the burlesque will be Sister Kate, Honey Lawless, Miss Balla Fire, Ophelia Coeur de Noir, Miss Mae Western, Dottie Lux, and Mai Tai! Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $5. 21+.
  


• Friday, February 11: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street (map). San Francisco's only weekly burlesque show is back! This week, the show will be "This Bud's for You." And they're not referring to beer! Join first-time host Miss Honey Penny and help her celebrate we celebrate the sticky stuff with AJ Molecular, Anita Cookie (NYC), Juicy D Light, Honey Lawless & NYC's Gigi & Pop! 7:30pm. $5-$10 slinging scale. 21+.


• Also Friday: The Mischievous Maidens Show at the Skylark Bar in San Francisco, 3089 16th Street (map). Join the Mischievous Maidens burlesque troupe for a fun start to your weekend at the Skylark Bar with live burlesque and stand-up comedy! Every second Friday of the month! 8pm. No cover. 21+.


• Saturday, February 12: Barbary Coast Burlesque Lovers Edition at the Impala Restaurant and Lounge in San Francisco, 501 Broadway (map). Join the popular seductive cast of Barbary Coast Burlesque at San Francisco's one and only hot spot, Impala. It will be an evening of provocative burlesque celebrating LOVE right on The City's own Barbary Coast! This event will take place downstairs in Impala's Speakeasy Lounge. Dinner, drinks, romance, and glamour! What more can you ask? Doors at 8pm, show at 9. $10 in advance at loveburlesque.eventbrite.com, $15 at the door. 21+.
  


• Also Saturday: Le Boy at the White Horse Bar in Oakland, 6551 Telegraph Avenue (map). Join Dicky Luv for the first anniversary show of Le Boy! This Saturday will be "Cowboy Love," so dust off your hat and cowboy up! With performances by Il Nocturnal of Seattle, Vegas Jake and PePe from Rebel Kings, Ooh La La Belly dance, amazing drag queen Cemora, Gender Queer Society San Jose Drag Troupe, Lady Monster, Mr. Bean, and Mitch of Fella-Fem. With your host, Cowboy Dicky! Doors at 8pm, show at 9. $10. 21+.


• Sunday, February 13: SCORE! The Queer Dating Game & Variety Show at The Stud in San Francisco, 399 9th Street (map). It's Time To Score! Play the Dating Game with Tonilyn Sideco, DJ Nolita Selector, Cherry Poppins, DJ Carnita of Hard French! With burlesque by Vera de Ville, Cherry Poppins, and Ms. Cherry Galette! With musical guest Night Call. Spin the Wheel of Lust! Brought to you by your cheezy and sleazy hosts Val Killmore and the seductive siren Cherry Galette. Partial proceeds to benefit Lyon-Martin Health Services. Doors at 6pm, show at 7, dance party at 8. $7. 21+.


• Monday, February 14: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Club in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue (map). It's the incredible, special, Hubba Hubba Revue Valentine's Day show! With performances by Vera deVille, Sparkly Devil, Casey Castille, Oleeander Moon, J.D. Limelight, bellydancer Paige Lawrence, and Shadow Circus Creature Theater! Plus special guests, Le CanCan Bijou! Doors 9:00pm, show 10:15. $5. 21+.

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 any late additions on the blog. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show that you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

Little Minsky's Burlesque and Variety Show this Thursday, February 10

Little Minsky's - Gigi & Pop (NY) and Birthday of the Bunny

Ladies and gents, let's have a rousing Minsky's welcome for special guest musical trio Gigi & Pop from New York as they swing by on their west coast tour to bring some extra mischief and merriment to our next night of lovely ladies and cabaret confections. They're charming, they're comical, cleverly-costumed and long-time darlings of the New York burlesque scene. Winners of Best Variety Act at the 2009 Burlesque Hall of Fame Pag...eant, Gigi & Pop are the magnetic Mr. Momotaro on ukulele, the inimitable Ken Zwerin on upright bass and saucy beauty Anita Cookie on vocals and various melodic devices. With a bit of vaudeville, retro kitsch cool and loungey swank they're an upbeat, tongue-in-cheek, toe-tappin' good time.

And we'll be celebrating with copious cocktails the auspicious birthday of our dear friend and MC for the evening - the one and only Scotty the Blue Bunny. Yes indeed, blue bunnies just get better with age, so let's raise a toast to one of the most dynamic and enigmatic characters to grace the stage in platform Lucite heels. As for the dancing girls, we have the delightfully devastating cross-over belly dance burlesque trio Sister Kate, the alluring Honey Lawless, smoking hot Miss Balla Fire, the fetching Ophelia Coeur de Noir, senductive Miss Mae Western, radiant Dottie Lux and intoxicating Mai Tai. And there's more music from gorgeous drag vocalist Honey Mahogany, accompanied by the fantastic Joe Wicht on piano.

Buy the Bunny a drink, enjoy the show and we'll see you at the bar...

And if you'd like to catch Gigi & Pop's other San Francisco appearances, they'll be doing some tunes at Dottie Lux's Red Hots Burlesque on Friday, February 11th at the El Rio and a full set of their own at The Rite Spot Cafe on Saturday, February 12th. (For more info visit http://www.gigiandpop.com/.)

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LITTLE MINSKY'S

BURLESQUE
Sister Kate
Honey Lawless
Miss Balla Fire
Ophelia Coeur de Noir
Miss Mae Western
Dottie Lux
Mai Tai

VARIETY
Gigi & Pop (NY) - Snazzy future retro indie pop trio
Honey Mahogany - Drag vocal diva
w/ Joe Wicht - Piano maestro

MC
Scotty the Blue Bunny - The birthday bunny

DJ
Oran - Swingin' old timey tunes

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

--- Every Second Thursday ---

Performer Info:
Scotty the Blue Bunny - http://scottybunny.com/
Gigi & Pop - http://www.gigiandpop.com/
Honey Mahogany - http://www.myspace.com/honeymahogany
Joe Wicht - http://www.dragatmartunis.com/id20.html
Sister Kate - http://www.myspace.com/shimmylikesisterkate
Honey Lawless - http://www.myspace.com/echohellstrom
Miss Balla Fire - http://www.sinsistersburlesque.com/balla-fire.html
Ophelia Coeur de Noir - http://www.facebook.com/opheliacoeurdenoir
Miss Mae Western - http://www.myspace.com/jrproberts
Dottie Lux - http://www.dottielux.com/

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


http://www.myspace.com/little_minskys

http://www.sfclubdeluxe.com

Upcoming Bombshell Betty Burlesquercise classes in February/March 2011

Bombshell Betty has two upcoming Burlesquercise classes in San Francisco: an "Intro to Burlesquersise" class starting on Thursday, February 10, and a "Burlesquercisce Intensive I" that starts on March 17.

Not sure which class to take? Here's an excerpt from the latest Bombshell Betty email newsletter that may help you to decide! But decide quickly, as her classes tend to sell out!

Shake your stuff with Burlesquercise™ classes!

Here are the next opportunities to get your shimmy on with Burlesquercise™ classes:

- Intro to Burlesquercise: Starts Feb 10!
- Burlesquercise Intensive I: Starts March 17! (already almost 1/2 full!)

There are still a few spots available in the February Intro mini-series, if you want to try out the Burlesquercise™ classes without committing to the full 12 weeks.

If you are ready to jump in and Break into the Bump and Grind, sign up for the Intensive I series. These classes have been filling pretty far in advance, and the series starting in March is already almost half full, so put down a deposit to reserve your spot today!

More info and signup links here:
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/burlesquercise.html

Want your very own newsletter delivered to your inbox for free? Just maneuver on over to home.ezezine.com/992 and sign up!

And don't forget to visit bombshellbetty.net for lots of other information about her shows, pin up workshops, and more!