Haute House Burlesque and Tingel Tangel for Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Hey folks! I talked to Randy Johnson at Dr. Sketchy's last night, and he confirmed that there will be a Haute House Burlesque show tonight at Stagewerx. Indeed, the show page has been updated, and here are the details:

This Month’s Haute House Burlesque Revue at Stagewerx:

January 28

Sit back and relax in comfortable theater seating while sipping your wine and enjoying the hilarious and delightful acts from your favorite burlesque troupe, the Burlesqueteers!

This month you're in for a special treat: a FULL 90-minute burlesque lineup performed with Bombshell Betty's band, Fromagique and more!

Featuring burlesque performances by:
Bombshell Betty
Red Velvet
The Amazing Coconuts
Peggy Pistolwhip
Holly Highbeams
Bootsy la Rue
La Evolvera

And this month's debut performances include:

Double Dare's solo debut
Bourbon Lee's chorus dancing debut

Most acts performed to live accompaniment by Fromagique, Bombshell Betty's and Randy Johnson's new burlesque band, with guest vocals by Michelle Pliner!

Hosted by Odessa Lil, your *thwack!* Mistress of Ceremonies

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

$15 at the door
$12 in advance (Will Call only). Presale tickets are available at http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html until noon on the day of the show.


Stagewerx Theater
533 Sutter St. @ Powell Street
San Francisco


http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html |
http://www.stagewerx.org

And, down Market Street, you'll find Tingel Tangel at Cafe du Nord. I'm not familiar with the performers for this month, but Earl Dax is back with his show after taking December off, and he sounds pumped!

TINGEL TANGEL CLUB
Wednesday, January 28
9:00 pm (doors) / 9:30 pm (performances)
Dance 'til 2:00 am to the DJ stylings of A + D (Bootie)
Cafe du Nord
2170 Market Street (at 15th)
Tickets $16
http://www.ticketweb.com

After our hiatus in December, we're back at Cafe du Nord this Wednesday, January 28 with special guest host Dina Martina! This is Dina's first appearance in San Francisco since 2001. (The Bush Administration probably realized that the combination of Dina Martina and San Francisco's rich progressive community would be combustible!) During that time she has become the toast of Provincetown - where she performs 4 months every summer - and New York where her recent run at the Cutting Room drew sold-out crowds whose ranks included such luminaries at Jake Shears, Justin Bond, and John Cameron Mitchell (apparently she's big with "the gay").

That's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg however. The evening also features a special reunion of performers from Crimson Cabaret, an underground phenomenon at The Stud whose principal collaborators - Spencer Day, Trixxie Carr, and Gerri Lawlor - come together again for one night only! You might recall Lawlor from her hysterical turn at Tingel Tangels past as "The Piffy" while Day has established a successful career as a crooner par excellence. Carr was a frequent co-host and performer at Trannyshack and continues to perform and present nights around the city.

After months of unreturned emails asking Kiddie to perform, I finally cornered her at a bar the last time I was in town and got down to brass tacks. (What?) I was blown away when I saw the YouTube video of her winning Miss Trannyshack Performance and then again when I saw her live at the Trannyshack Kiss Off. To my delight, she sent me a MySpace message (MySpace!! Really, people still use it?) confirming her performance.

Tingel Tangel started out as a salon/workshop environment in New York, so I'm delighted to see Kiddie branch out and incorporate live singing into her performance. Put yourself out there, girl!! San Francisco's favorite Patsy Cline, Arturo Galster, also debuts some new material with former-Cockette and accomplished musical theater auteur Scrumbly Koldewyn on the keys. Harpist Deidre Egan - who is also part of the Ding String Trio with Uni and Her Ukele - beguiles the crowd with her stunning arrangements and heavenly voice, and A plus D - the DJ mavericks behind Bootie - keep the crowd dancing into the night!

Phew! What an line up! The only thing missing is YOU! Hope to see you at du Nord on Wednesday.

~Earl

P.S. Mark your calendars for Wednesday, February 25 when we welcome burlesque performance artist Narcissister and the first-ever Mr. Exotic World, and Little Miss JuJu B and Uncle Kenny star performer of Weimar New York Tigger!.)


http://www.tingeltangelclub.com/sf.html
http://www.cafedunord.com

SFBR This 'n' That for December

• The host of Dr. Sketchy's SF and member of the Burlesqueteers, Jessica Whiteside, has some paintings exhibited at the STUDIO Gallery in their show, "tiny". The show continues until December 24. Please see their website for address and hours.
  
• Amanda Palmer is soloing from the Dresden Dolls and performing with The Danger Ensemble. If you've seen Alotta Boutte and Calamity Lulu perform to "Coin-Operated Boy," then you're familiar with the Dresden Dolls. Their music does seem to be very much appreciated by those in the burlesque community. So check out the show, which is next Monday, December 15, at Bimbo's 365 Club. Tickets are $25, doors at 7pm, show at 8. I'm going with Josie Starre and her friend. Yay, music! :-)
  
• Nude Aid 3, the annual fundraiser for the Center for Sex and Culture, is happening this year on Saturday, December 20, at the SomArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco. Lady Monster and Carol Queen are co-event cooridnators. Little Brooklyn, Josie Starre, Holly Highbeams, Kitten on the Keys, Dottie Lux, Citty Rich, the Indra, and Monifa are just some of the burlesque stars participating. For a full listing, please visit the Nude Aid 3 website. Admission is $20-40, sliding scale. With each admission, you get one ticket and $2 off the Diamond Daggers Holiday Round Up event that night. Each ticket can be exchanged for one work of art produced during the evening. Multiple tickets may be purchased, and each attendee gets one free digital picture from Mark I Chester. 7pm to 10.
• The Burlesqueteers show at Stagewerx has been rescheduled for Wednesday, December 17, which is next week. For full details, please see the calendar above. And I'll also post more about this show this weekend.
  

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of October 27, 2008

It's here! Halloween week! And that means that there's a lot of themed show up to and including Halloween. So check them out below, and make your plans now before they all pass you by!

• Monday, October 27: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Nightclub in Oakland. Hey! It's my friend Josie Starre's birthday! So join Josie and Bunny Pistol, Twilight Vixen Revue, Chi Chis DelFuego, Milkshake, Miss Balla Fire, Monifa, Madam Chartreuse, and Isabella Minx to kick off this Halloween week the right way! Doors at 9pm, show at 10ish. $5, 21+w/ID.
• Wednesday, October 29: Haute House Burlesque at Stagewerx in San Francisco. Join the Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers for a Monster Party! See sexy goulies, mummies, zombies and more getting down to the nitty gritty, plus Bombshell Betty will be performing her act from this year's Tease-o-Rama! And you won't want to miss this *scary* Sarah Palin group act! Doors at 7pm, show at 8. $12-15, 18 years and up.
  
• Also Wednesday: Tingel Tangel at Swedish American Hall in SF. Join hosts Marga Gomez and Anna Conda for a magical show featuring Penny Arcade, Holcomb Waller, Vinsantos, Kitten on the Keys, Ethel Merman, DJ Sunevil Deirdre Eagan and Sophisticated Boom Boom, and the Diamond Daggers and SF Boylesque! 9:00pm. $16-22, 21+ w/ID.
  
• Friday, October 31: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in SF. 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 7:30. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: Inferno Paradiso Halloween at The Regency Center in SF. Join the Hubba Hubba Revue for "The Burlesquorcist." Plus the Mark Growdan Trio! Rosin Coven! David Starfire! And dance with wicked crews and evil beats in the Subterranean Sutter Room. Did I hear someone say, "P-A-R-T-Y!"? 9pm-4am. $30-40.
• Saturday, November 1: Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland. Join Blue Bone Express and the Hot Pink Feathers for 3 sets of live music, and 3 sets of dance. In the aisle and on the stage, the Feathers dance straight into your hearts! Doors at 8pm, show at 9:30. $10, 21+ w/ID.
  

Wowza! Lots of chances to get your freak on this week, both dancing and otherwise. Heh. Who/what will you be?

Burlesqueteers at Stagewerx on Wednesday, August 27

Yup! Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers are back to tempt you into a face off between evil land developers (boo!) and lions and other wild things (yay!). Hehe. Yes, this means they have a group act! Plus, there will be a few solo debuts, and a new group number:

Grab your leopard bikini and light up the bonfire, because this month the Burlesqueteers are traveling to the Jungle Exotica! You'll be entertained by wild beasts and Wild Women and enthralled as evil land developers face off with lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!

Burlesque performances by:

Bombshell Betty
Milkshake
Holly Highbeams
Tiger Von Claus
Tinky Sparkle
Bella Cherrie
Kitchy Coo
Lil Eva
Sweet M'alice

With solo debuts by:
Bottoms Up
Red Velvet

And see the Burlesqueteers debut a brand new group number:
A gender bending cancan romp to Marilyn Monroe's "Heat Wave"

Odessa Lil will be our *thwack!* Mistress of Ceremonies!

Plus special surprise guests!

Sit back and relax in comfortable theater seating while sipping your wine and enjoying the hilarious and delightful acts from your favorite burlesque troupe, the Burlesqueteers!

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm

$12 in advance (Will call only)
$15 at the door

Order your presale tickets here:
http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html
Presale ticketing ends at noon on the day of the show!

Stagewerx Theater
533 Sutter St. @ Powell Street
San Francisco

http://www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html
http://www.stagewerx.org/

So trip on down to Stagewerx, enjoy some refreshing beverages, and cheer on your Burlesqueteers! Whoo hoo!

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of August 25, 2008

Things are picking up steam this week, as August comes to a close. We've got a great start to the week with Uptown Hubba Hubba and the Devil-Ettes!

• Monday, August 18: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown Club in Oakland. Joining the Devil-Ettes will be Josie Starre, Bunny Pistol, and special guest Vagabondage. Doors at 9pm, show at 10. $5 cover, 21+ w/ID.
• Wednesday, August 20: Burlesqueteers at Stagewerx in SF. Milkshake, Tinky Sparkle, Sweet M'Alice and others will perform with solo debuts by Bottoms Up and Red Velvet. Doors at 7pm, show at 8. $12-15, 18+.
• Friday, August 22: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco. From NYC LA John Joseph, The Flying Fox, BB Gunn and more! Show at 7:30pm. $5-10, sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
• Also Friday: Sweet Like Candy at Velvet in Oakland. A VIP party featuring performances by Cherry Gallete and Kentucky Fried Woman. Party starts at 7pm. VIP package is $40.

For all details, including maps and links to websites, please see the calendar above.

Burlesqueteers and Queen Kellita featured in shows on Wednesday, July 30

I've received the line-up for the Burlesqueteers show on Wednesday. So, without further ado...

Yes it's time again for everyone's favorite show! Every last Wednesday of the month it's Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers night at Stagewerx Theater in San Francisco! Come out for the fun and see some lovely ladies shake a tail feather for you while you sit back in the comfy theater seats and booze it up.

This month's lineup:
Bombshell Betty (performing her "Cat Woman" tribute recently debuted at Comic Con)
Mademoiselle Muerta
Sneak-A-Peek Sally
Kiss Me Kate
Chi Chis del Fuego
Tinky Sparkle
Randy Johnson

Solo debuts by:

Tiger Von Claus
Milkshake

Those saucy Burlesqueteers perform "Take Back Your Mink" from Guys and Dolls!

Our MC is everyone's favorite drunk, Kingfish!

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm
$12 in advance (Will call only)
$15 at the door

Stagewerx Theater
533 Sutter St. @ Powell Street, San Francisco
18 Years and up

Order your presale tickets today: http://www.blogger.com/www.bombshellbetty.net/shows.html
Presale ticketing ends at noon on the day of the show!

Woooo! Milkshake gets her solo debut! Yaaayyy!! Will she bring all the boys to the yard? Only one way to find out!

Also, 2008 SF Carnaval Queen Kellita of the Hot Pink Feathers will be performing solo in Tingel Tangel at the Bubble Lounge:

TINGEL TANGEL

NYC's Jackie Factory & Earl Dax present Kellita, Anna Conda & Basil
Twist.

BUBBLE LOUNGE
714 Montgomery between Jackson & Washington, SF
Show at 10pm; Kellita at 11pm
$10 (includes one drink, so 21+ w/ID)

So, one could catch the Burlesqueteers show at Stagewerx, then hoof it on over to the Bubble Lounge to catch Kellita. Sounds like a winning plan to me!

I've never been to the Bubble Lounge, but it seems swanky. I wonder if they'll let me in? I wonder if I can get a glass of Night Train for my one included drink?? Hehe.