San Francisco Bay Area burlesque for October 13 to October 19, 2011

Before mentioning anything else, there is a change of venue for one show. The Haight Street Hop has moved on down to Brisbane's 23 Club and is now known as simply "The Hop." The show will still be on Saturday, but it'll now start at 8:00 p.m. So don't go to the Milk Bar expecting to see some burlesque! There will be something happening there, but it won't be The Hop.

The start of this next week is one of the busiest in recent memory. On Friday alone there are five shows! On Saturday, there are four events, including an author event with Robert Strom in the afternoon. So you'll have to make some decisions. Whatever your choice, though, it looks like they're all good shows and events!

So scan the listings, and see which shows appeal to you this week. The weather seems to be typical October sunshine, so perhaps you can "hop" from one show to another, like some people do. Have a good time!

• Thursday, October 13: Curivicious Cabaret at The Blue Macaw in San Francisco, 2565 Mission Street (map). Curvicious Cabaret presents an all star burlesque tribute to your favorite iconic horror films! From classic thrillers to modern chillers, it'll get your blood pumping and your heart racing! Tributes include Hellraiser, The Ring, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining, Alien vs. Predator and Freddy vs Jason! Performances by Lola Martinet, Dorian Faust, Cupcake, Pickles Kintaro, Grace Bones, Lady Satan, Sparkly Devil, and stage kitten Bootsy LaRue! With special guest Twinkletoes McGee of Detroit! Hosted by Odessa Lil. Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm. $10. 21+.


• Also Thursday: Little Minsky's Burlesque and Variety Show at Club Deluxe in San Francisco, 1511 Haight Street (map). Ladies and gents, we're pleased as punch to announce a special appearance from original Little Minsky's co-founder The Flying Fox. This glamorous burlesque beauty has been tearing up the New York night life scene, but has winged her way back to heat up her old haunt for one night only. Notorious cabaret diva Alotta Boutté hosts this night of saucy shenanigans and stylish showgirls featuring the vivacious Bunny Pistol, tantalizing Truvy Trollop, luscious Lady Monster, exquisite Jinx the Minx and sizzling Miss Honey Penny. In lush tones with international flair, they have some original tunes from the fantastic acoustic guitar balladeer Joan Cerqueiro. And more creative concoctions mixing a custom blend of dance styles from the ingenious and alluring Rasa Vitalia. With a debut Minsky's performance from inspired drag sensation Karma Zabetch. Doors open at 9pm, show at 10pm. $5. 21+.
  


• Friday, October 14: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street (map). Come with your sense of humor, get ready to enter the pink bubble. Red Hots Burlesque brings you the "city's best" bump and grind at the "happiest hour" in the bay and newly noted "#3 burlesque show in the country to take your girl to"! This Friday, join host Juicy D. Light for a show featuring performances by La Chica Boom, Last Night's Fling, Vaudie Va Boom, and many more! 7:30pm. $5 to $10, sliding scale. 21+.


• Also Friday: Barbary Coast Burlesque at the Impala Restaurant & Lounge in San Francisco, 501 Broadway Street (map). It will be an evening of delicious dining and provocative burlesque right on The City's own Barbary Coast! This event will take place downstairs in Impala's Speakeasy Lounge. Enjoy decadent dining, chic cocktails, and glamorous entertainment! What more can you ask? Join the popular seductive cast of Barbary Coast Burlesque at San Francisco's hot spot, Impala. Starring Scotty the Blue Bunny, Bunny Pistol, Mynx d'Meanor, Sid Scenic, Wiggy Darlington, Truvy Trollop, Kellita, and Maria! Doors and dinner at 8pm, show at 9pm. Advance tickets $10 at https://bcboct14.eventbrite.com, $15 at the door.
  


• 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! 9pm. Free. 21+.


• Also Friday: Art History Burlesque at the Elbo Room in San Francisco, 647 Valencia Street (map). Bombshell Betty and her Burlesqueteers bring you their sexy and irreverent take on Art History! We'll have Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Botticelli, Bob Ross, Modernism Vs. Classicism, and much more. This may be the first time no one falls asleep while learning art history. Burlesque performances by many of your favorite Burlesqueteers including Bombshell Betty®. Bo Peek, Cookie Crumbles, Cosette L'Amour, Eve Von Gelica, Ginger Snapped, Laura Borealis, Lezzie McFaggerson, Little Bumpy Foo Foo, Lola Bomba, Red Velvet, Reno May, Scarlett Black, Violet Streak, Yve Jobs, and several performers so new they haven't got stage names yet! Plus graduates from Burlesquercise!™ classes! Art lectures by our emcees Patina DeCopper and A. Randy Johnson! Don't forget about the parallel histories of visual art, music, and dance with burlesque to the live music of Fromagique! And special musical guests the Pat Jordan Band! Doors at 9pm, show at 10pm. $10 general, $35 table for two. Presale tickets available at http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html. 21+.


• Also Friday: Cabaret Perilous at the Uptown Club in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue (map). A heart-stopping jubilee of danger and desire! Starring Vienna La Rouge, Shannon Vau de Vire, Angela Mae, Meowie-Wowie, Colette Corbeau, Chanteuse MZ. K, Adhara Dance Company, Twinkletoes McGee, Dare-Devil Molotov, and the Accordian Babes, Renne de la Prade and Amber Lee Baker! Hosted by Jay Siren and The Mai Tai Go-Go Dancers! With DJ Delachaux spinning tunes. Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15pm. $10. 21+.
  


• Saturday, October 15: Book Event - Robert Strom, author of Lady of Burlesque: The Career of Gypsy Rose Lee at the San Leandro Library, 300 Estudillo Avenue (map). A fun and fascinating afternoon as Robert Strom recounts the career of Gypsy Rose Lee and his writing experiences. 1:30pm to 3:30pm. Free.


• Also Saturday: Burlesque Moulin and Lost Dog Found present Speakeasy Cabaret (A Swingy Speakeasy Revival) at the Shattuck Down Low in Berkeley, 2284 Shattuck Avenue (map). A true speakeasy revival show featuring the sassy, sexy sounds of the Bay Area’s swing revival big band, Lost Dog Found! Come to dine, drink, and enjoy a great show! With performances by Bunny Von Tail, La Bamboo Vixen, Lady Monster, Dorian Faust, Jaded Fox, Isis Starr, Ariyana La Fey, and Lexi Lipstick! With emcee Randy Johnson. Catering by Simply Biss Catering featuring Chef Yulanda. With shopping at the Burlesque Boutique. Doors and dancing at 7pm, show at 8pm. $12 general admission to $160 for a VIP booth and two bottles of champagne. Advance tickets available at speakeasylostdog.eventbrite.com. 21+.


• Also Saturday: The Hop at 23 Club in Brisbane, 23 Visitacion Avenue (map). Handsome Hawk Valentine invites you to come experience the "Dance Drink & Debauchery" that is "The Hop"! DJ Okie Oran spins vintage 45's to cut a rug to, The B-Stars will play 2 sets of danceable honky tonk/hillbilly bop ditties, and Dixie DeLish, Roxie Reve & Siren Sapphire of Last Night's Fling will dance, tease and prance for you with Halloween & western-themed burlesque! 8pm. $5.
  
  
• Also Saturday: Original Sin Burlesque's Halloween Revue at Sanctuary Ultra Lounge in Livermore, 2369 First Street (map). Original Sin Burlesque returns to Sanctuary Ultra Lounge on October 15th for an amazing Halloween show. There will be lovely ladies, fabulous costumes and lots of fun games to keep you entertained all night long. You don't want to miss this one! 10pm. $5. 21+.


• Sunday, October 16: Debauchery at the White Horse Inn in Oakland, 6551 Telegraph Avenue (map). This month's show supports the Hastings Outlaws. Bring your fives to fifteens to see the show. Bring your tens to get a lap dance from a sizzling queer. Bring at least three for a chance to win a sexy raffle prize. Bring the rest to shower performers with tips as they dance the night away. Performances by Sassy, Damien, Violette de la Flame, Patricia Misery, Saranaqued, Ava Lanche, and more! Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. $5 to $15 sliding scale. 21+.
  


• Monday, October 17: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Club in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue (map). Bombshell Betty and her Burlesqueteers bring you their sexy and irreverent take on Art History! They'll have Andy Warhol, Pablo Picasso, Leonardo Da Vinci, Frida Kahlo, Botticelli, Bob Ross, Modernism Vs. Classicism, and much more. This may be the first time no one falls asleep while learning art history. Burlesque performances by many of your favorite Burlesqueteers including Bombshell Betty®, Belle Phenomene, Bo Peek, Cosette L'Amour, Erzulie Rose, Eve Von Gelica, Ginger Snapped, Hazel DeVille, Lezzie McFaggerson, Lil Eva, Red Delicious, Red Velvet, Reno May, Scarlett Black, Tanqueray von Grafenberg, Trixie Fou Laurant, Vadge O'Fonor, and Violet Streak! Burlesque with live musical accompaniment by San Francisco's cheesiest band, Fromagique! Art history lessons by emcees Patina DeCopper and A. Randy Johnson. Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15pm. $5. 21+.


• Wednesday, October 19: Red Hots Burlesque - Tatas Flambe Tour: Barbary Bump & Grind at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street (map). Join Dottie Lux for Red Hots Burlesque as she welcome legendary burlesque star Satans Angel back to San Francisco! Performances by Trauma Flintstone, Bunny Pistol, Dottie Lux, Ava Lanche, La Chica Boom, Shakey Gibson, Scotty The Blue Bunny and featuring "The Devil's Mistress" Satan's Angel! 7:30pm. $5 to $10, sliding scale. 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. Show times and details may be subject to change. 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.