Things seem to be really happening in the San Francisco burlesque scene! Seems we have some new shows and some returning ones as well.
First off, we have the introduction of the Barbary Coast Burlesque. Lady Monster and Bunny Pistol have told me that this will be a monthly show on the third Wednesday of the month at Annie's Social Club. Here is the lineup for the inaugural show:
- What: Barbary Coast Burlesque
- When: Wednesday, June 18, 9PM
- Where: Annie's Social Club, 917 Folsom St., San Francisco
- Host: Katya Ludmilla Smirnoff-skyy
- Performers: Honey Lawless, Trixie Treat, Josie Starre, Miss Bella Trixx, Citty Rich, Sassy Hot Buns, Lady Satan, and Bunny Pistol herself!
- Cover: $8, 21+ w/ID
Next up, we have the return of Madame Maraschino's show at Bender's Bar and Grill after a very brief break. This time, it seems that Red Hots Burlesque has expanded its reach into Saturdays, led by that ever-naughty Dottie Lux! Meowr!
- What: Madame Marchino presents Red Hots Burlesque
- When: Saturday, June 28, 9PM
- Where: Bender's Bar and Grill, 806 South Van Ness, San Francisco
- Host: Scotty the Blue Bunny
- Performers: Sparkly Devil, Miss Bella Trixx, Lady Satan, Juicy D. Light, Ruby White, and Dottie Lux herself!
- Cover: TBA
Lastly, Penny Whistle of the Twilight Vixen Review told me that they will be performing in a show with SF Boylesque at the Queer Arts Festival late in the month. Here are the details:
- What: Q-baret Spectacular!
- When: Thursday, June 26 through Saturday, June 28. All shows at 8PM
- Where: The Garage, 975 Howard St., San Francisco
- Performers: Twilight Vixen Review and SF Boylesque
- Tickets: $10-15, sliding scale
All of this information is in the calendar above for your convenience. Hope you're able to make it out to these shows. Support your local burlesque troupes!
