Bay Area National Dance Week events on Tuesday, April 27

Did you know that this week is Bay Area National Dance Week? It is indeedy! And there are several free events that have ties to burlesque.

On Tuesday, the Hot Pink Feathers will be hosting free classes at the Ballet Studio in San Francisco:

FREE Hot Pink Feathers Classes as part of Bay Area National Dance Week!

Join us for our 2 FREE classes that we are offering in conjunction with BAY AREA NATIONAL DANCE WEEK on Tuesday 4/27

7:45 PM - 8:45 PM: Samba Cabaret Technique
Unleash your inner samba showgirl with Carnaval SF 2008 Queen Kellita & Hot Pink Feathers! Learn several approaches to Showgirl Samba; Access your JOY thru articulating your hips and chest in Hot Pink Feathers fashion!

8:45 PM - 9:45 PM: Carnaval SF 2010 Rehearsal
Either watch or learn a dance we are preparing for CARNAVAL SF 2010 GRAND PARADE. Become inspired and join our joyful and award-winning troupe in the procession this year!

Classes held at:
Hot Pink Feathers Showgirl Academy @ The Ballet Studio in SF
128 10th St at Minna; great parking; 3 blks from Civic Ctr BART

For more information on Bay Area National Dance Week, visit: http://www.bayareandw.org

All ages

Email hotpinkfeathers@gmail.com to register.


http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com

http://www.balletstudiosf.com

Have you ever wanted to learn hula hoop dance? I've seen several burlesque performers use the hoop in their acts. HoopGirl.com will have a free class at Dance Ground Keriac in San Francisco:

Tuesday, April 27
HoopGirl.com
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Get Fit, Feel Sexy and Have Fun!
Unwind After Your Day With Hula Hoop Dancing
Dance Ground Keriac
1805 Divisadero (Bush)
San Francisco
415-331-6633
www.HoopGirl.com
admin@hoopgirl.com
Adult
Activate your body, mind and spirit with hula hoop dancing. Find your meditative center, express your sassy self, and transcend through the hoop. Everyone welcome. Hoops and good vibes provided. Best of Bay Winner 06, 07, 08, 09!
SIGN UP: Click here to sign up for this event

Also on Tuesday, Swing Goth will be having a free class along with a free open dance at the Blue Macaw in San Francisco. You may remember Swing Goth from the Ball of Justice/Comic Strip show that they produced in conjunction with Fishnet Follies (see previous post). Here are the details from Brian Gardner:

Swing Goth for National Dance Week
Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at 8:00pm
Blue Macaw (formerly 12 Galaxies)
2565 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA

It's National Dance Week and there's all sorts of activities in and around SF. Most of them (including ours) are listed here: http://www.bayareandw.org/

Swing Goth is a re-appropriation of partner dancing updating both instruction and technique to the modern era. We may not do things like your grandfather or grandmother used to, but we do capture the fun they had.... and we do it while dancing to Franz Ferdinand, The Killers, Gorilaz, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, etc.

Beginner dance lessons are no partner or experience required, and in the spirit of the week, the beginners lessons are FREE for this week. The open dance from 9-1am is always FREE.

Beyond Beginner Lessons are $8 for singles or $12 for couples. For these classes a partner is preferred preferred, so come on, every guy grab a girl... everywhere around the world...

By request, Beyond Beginner lessons will be a recap of all of the twists and turns and lifts and dips that we've learned to-date.

Adult


http://www.swinggoth.com/sf

http://www.thebluemacawsf.com

There are probably hundreds of events for Bay Area National Dance Week, so look for more of them at www.bayareandw.org. Happy dancing! :-)

Comics burlesque in the Bay Area this Friday, April 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Here are the details:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

And hosted by Hubba Hubba Revue's MC Kingfish!

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

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

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


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


http://www.fishnetfollies.com

http://www.swinggoth.com

http://www.dnalounge.com

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

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

April Follies will rule, no foolin'!

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

Designated Rock Stars
Victoria and the Vaudvillains!

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

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

and a special birthday edition of
Amateur Hour!

Hostessed by the Follies own
Margaret France!

Cleaned and Preened by the stunning
BB Dahl!

As always, we run on YOU!

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

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

21+ w/ID


http://www.myspace.com/firstfridayfollies

http://www.storkcluboakland.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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


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


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


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


• Monday, April 5: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Join the Hubbas as they throw a bachelor/bachelorette party for their pals Niki and Josh! With performances by Sparkly Devil, Bunny Pistol, Miss Mae Western, Gretl von Boom-Boom, Kiss Me Kate, Kliff Jerk, Comrade Tang, and your hosts, Kingfish & Eddie! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.

As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. Also, you may want to check back during the week to see if there are and late additions to this schedule. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.

2009 San Francisco Bay Guardian Best of the Bay Winners

Congratulations to all the winners of the SFBG's Best of the Bay poll! Here are some of your favorite burlesque-related people and places who were voted the best by readers!

Best Dance Club: DNA Lounge, 375 11th St., SF. (415) 626-1409, http://www.dnalounge.com/

Best Singer-Songwriter: Kitten on the Keys, http://www.suzanneramsey.net/

Best Burlesque Act: Twilight Vixen Revue, http://www.twilightvixen.com/

Best Drag Act: Fauxnique, http://www.fauxnique.net/

Best Happy Hour: El Rio, 3158 Mission, SF. (415) 282-3325, http://www.elriosf.com/

And congrats to all who were editors' picks, too!

Best Bloody Queen: Peaches Christ, http://www.peacheschrist.com/

Best Lindy Hop to Lil' Wayne: Swing Goth, http://www.swinggoth.com/

Best Bluegrass Amnesiac: Toshio Hirano, http://www.toshiohirano.com/

Best B-Movie Survivor: Will the Thrill, http://www.thrillville.net/

Hope I didn't miss anyone or any place! Congratulations once again to all the winners! :-)

Hubba Hubba Revue: Hell! on Friday, July 17, 2009

Normally, I'd say something about seeing all the talented and sexy dancers at this week's big Hubba Hubba Revue show, Hell! But this week is different, I'm gonna turn the SFBR spotlight on Brian Gardner.

Who is Brian Gardner you ask? Well, this week he'll be known as BeezleBrian. Brian is the founder of Swing Goth, and he'll be teaching anyone who wants to learn to partner dance this Friday at the Big Show from 9:30 to 10:00pm upstairs at the DNA Lounge.

Lately, he's been expanding his empire. He's still holding Swing Goth at El Rio ( 3158 Mission Street in SF) every first and third Tuesdays. But he's also orchestrating the Bowie Ball on Friday, August 14, at The Great American Music Hall. Please see www.swinggoth.com for more information about these events.

There was also an article about Brian and Swing Goth in the Bay Area News Group papers by Laura Casey (I'm absolutely shocked that she would write an article about Goths... not. Ha ha.) which you can find at www.insidebayarea.com/ci_12723588. It's a good article that gives you an idea of what Swing Goth is like and how it came to be.

So if you arrive early on Friday, mosey on up to the upper level and let Brian show you how to partner dance Goth-style. Even if you're not dressed in black and wearing Doc Martens, I'm sure he'll give you a "goofy" wave and welcome the opportunity to teach you to dance! :-)

Hubba Hubba Revue: HELL!

Friday, July 17th, 9PM

Join Kingfish and Eddie as they pay for a Lifetime of Sin... in the FIERY PITS OF HELL!!!

It's a wicked-funny BURLESQUE romp through the Stygian Depths of the Underworld! Shake hands with the Devil and Kiss Your Soul Goodbye!

DAMNED SEXY entertainment All Night Long with...

Alotta Boutte'!
Honey Lawless & Gigi D'Flower!
Flame Cynders!
Delilah!
The Twilight Vixen Revue!
Bunny Pistol!
Tit4Tat!
Miss Balla Fire!
Wiggy Darlington & Vima Burlesque!
Rubenesque Burlesque !
Virginia Slim !
Sassy Hotbuns!
Mai Tai!
The Reverend Jerkimiah Thunderchrist!
Coco Noir!
Citty Rich!
Little Miss Never!
Lola Vauntz!
Sparkly Devil & Lady Satan!
Monifa!

from San Diego, Lady Borgia!
from North Carolina, Meka La Creme!

...and featuring The Hubba Hubba Go-Go DEMONS!

Your last chance to Repent! Get all Church'd-up with

THE VICAR OF LIQUOR POWER HOUR!

GOODY TWO-SHOES DISCOUNT: between 9:00-9:30PM, tickets are just $10!

Free dance lessons upstairs, 9:30 - 10:00PM, with BeezleBrian from Swing Goth


Hubba Hubba Revue: HELL!
Friday, July 17th, 9PM
DNA Lounge, 375 Eleventh Street, SF
$15, 21 & Up w/valid ID
($12 advance tickets at www.dnalounge.com )


See more at:

www.hubbahubbarevue.com


Help spread the word --or risk ETERNAL DAMNATION!!

Swing Goth 2nd Anniversary Special Deal!

The Swing Goth people have a special deal for you. If you have other things to do earlier in the evening, you can get into the club, dance, and catch two burlesque acts for just $6! Just show up at the DNA Lounge after Lee Presson finishes, which will be about 12:30am, then you can pay your six bucks and dance and enjoy Kiss Me Kate and Honey Le Bang!

What: Swing Goth Second Anniversary
Where: DNA L0unge, 375 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
When: Tonight, Thursday, April 30, 2009. After 12:30am (Which would then be May 1. Heh.)
How Much: $6
Who: 21+ w/ID
Why: To dance and be entertained by Kiss Me Kate and Honey Le Bang

For the full lineup and information, please see the previous posting.

SF Boylesque's DAS KABARETT: RECESS-I$-ON and Swing Goth's Second Anniversary with Lee Presson and the Nails

As you may have noticed, Haute House Burlesque with Bombshell Betty's Burlesqueteers has been removed from the calendar. They've informed me that the show is on hiatus.

You'll still be able to see Fromagique, though! They'll be be playing at Swing Goth's Second Anniversary show at the DNA Lounge on Thursday, April 30. Lee Presson and the Nails will be featured, and there'll be music, dancing, burlesque, and more!

Swing Goth 2nd Anniversary with Lee Presson and the Nails

Swing Goth is celebrating 2 years, and proving that sometimes it takes an anniversary to make the perfect marriage.

Lee Presson and the Nails (the only sinister swing band) and Swing Goth are together at last!!

Also on the bill: Fromagique (just consider them Swing Cheese) and San Francisco's best new goth band... The Deephearted!

Dance lessons begin PROMPTLY at 8pm!

7:30- Doors
7:45-8- Burlesque by Monica and Ophelia Coeur de Noir
8-9- Beginners Dance Lessons (no partner or experience required
9-12:30- Concert & Open dance between sets
12:30-1- Open Dance
1-1:15- Burlesque by Charlie Darling and Kiss Me Kate
1:15-Close- Open Dance

Tickets are $16 door and $12 in advance at http://www.dnalounge.com

All ages!

Presented in association with Hubba Hubba Revue!

(Don't tell anyone, but it's Lee's birthday, deliver your presence)


http://www.swinggoth.com
http://www.hubbahubbarevue.com |
http://www.dnalounge.com

Sounds like a blast, doesn't it?

And on Wednesday, April 29, there's also SF Boylesque's DAS KABARETT: RECESS-I$-ON! It's the fourth in their series of cabaret shows, and the last one was sold out! The show is at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory:

DAS KABARETT: RECESS-I$-ON!

We've spent the past month gathering street performers, darning our socks and over-generously tipping strippers in our endeavor to bring you the greatest value of any show. This month, you're sure to agree that it is. RECESS-I$-ON features over 20 performers concisely packed into a 90 minute spectacular. In fact, it's so big, we've added a second night! Besides bringing you many of your favorite familiar faces, next week you'll discover 9 new pieces of eye candy... er, I mean talented performers. 1 Man Banjo will aurally satisfy you throughout intermission. Act II brings with it the debut of the Barnaby Sisters. Truly Scrumptious is joined onstage by her sisters, SImply & Sasparilla for a number that is guaranteed to please.

In addition to the freely flowing wines, this month you're also invited to sample authentic moonshine, chunky mudcake and fresh ripened fruit salad. Still want more? Join us at 7:30 in our experiential 'bona-fide' Vagabond Arcade (aka the lobby). Here you're invited to dine upon tin can soup & dumpster bread while our own one-man beau, jangle-band, Paris accompanies with vocals, harmonica and accordion,

The best part of it all is that the evening also serves as a benefit for Food Not Bombs. Great show. Free wine. Free food. All done for a good cause, this evening's a tremendous value.

NOTE: No one under 18 years old will be admitted.

Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8

Mama Calizo's Voice Factory
1519 Mission Street, SF
$20-25, advance tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58468


http://www.sfboylesque.com
http://www.voicefactorysf.org

So have some fun, everybody! :-)

SF Bay Area burlesque for the week of April 27, 2009

Looking over the calendar, this is gonna be one very busy week for all of us fans of burlesque in the San Francisco Bay Area!

From the regular events of Dr. Sketchy's SF, Uptown Hubba Hubba, and Red Hots Burlesque, to the return of Madame Maraschino's House of Burlesque and Swing Goth's Second Anniversary, there's a slew of shows to choose from the whole week through. So check out this listing and add some shows to your calendar!

• Monday, April 27, 2009: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. It's an all-star lineup for the show that bids April adieu! Join your host Mr. Eddie Dane and burlesquers Sparkly Devil, Miss Balla Fire, Madam Chartreuse, Josie Starre, The Riff Ditties Orchestra, Kiss Me Kate, Honey LeBang, and Miss Mae Western! Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Monday: Dr. Sketchy's SF at 111 Minna Gallery in San Francisco, 111 Minna Street. Bring your sketchpad and join Devil-Ettes The Glamazon, The Sugar Snap and The Knockout as they model and perform for you! Or you can attend and meet with artist Eric Joyner, creator of the book "Robots and Donuts." It's all good! 7 to 10pm. $10 general, $7 students, free if you hang out at the bar with Eric. 21+ w/ID.


• Tuesday, April 28: Mixed Level World Cabaret Carnaval Class and Open Rehearsal w/Hot Pink Feathers at The Ballet Studio in SF, 128 10th Street. Curious about how the Hot Pink Feathers learn their moves and rehearse them? As part of Bay Area National Dance Week, you can observe a class and a rehearsal for free! Class is from 7:30 to 8:30, rehearsal from 8:30 to 10:30.


• Also Tuesday and Wednesday, April 29: SF Boylesque's Das Kabarett: RECESS-I$-ON at Mama Calizo's Voice Factory in SF, 1519 Mission Street. In a time of budget cuts and global economic crisis, Boylesque is throwing caution to the wind and staging their largest show yet. More dancers, more singers, more musicians, more flesh, more laughs add up to equal more fun for all! Doors at 7:30pm, show at 8. $20-25 tickets at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/58468. 18 and older only.
  


• Thursday, April 30: Swing Goth 2nd Anniversary w/Lee Presson and the Nails in association with Hubba Hubba Revue at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Swing Goth is celebrating 2 years, and proving that sometimes it takes an anniversary to make the perfect marriage. Lee Presson and the Nails (the only sinister swing band) and Swing Goth are together at last!! Also on the bill: Fromagique (just consider them Swing Cheese) and San Francisco's best new goth band... The Deephearted! Doors at 7:30pm. Tickets are $16 door and $12 in advance at http://www.dnalounge.com/. All ages!
  


• Also Thursday: Intro to World Cabaret Carnaval Dance Class and Expression, Craft and Delight Class w/Hot Pink Feathers at the Ballet Studio in San Francisco, 128 10th Street. Curious about how the Hot Pink Feathers learn their moves and rehearse them? As part of Bay Area National Dance Week, you can observe a class and a dance lab for free! Class is from 7:30 to 8:30, dance lab from 8:30 to 10:30. See http://www.hotpinkfeathers.com for the latest information on class availability.
  


• Friday, May 1: Red Hots Burlesque at El Rio in San Francisco, 3158 Mission Street. Dottie Lux brings you a different show every single week! Each event promises the seductive and spicy, absurd and amusing all from local and visiting talent. Show at 7:30pm. $5-10 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: Sugar Shack at DNA Lounge in SF, 375 11th Street. Join host Kingfish for a Swingin' 60's Pajama Party! Featuring burlesque, go-go beauties, and enough garage rock, girl-groups and R'n'B to keep you dancin' all night long! Starring DJs Sergio Iglesias (Teenage Dance Craze), Matt Bonar (1964), and Russell Quann (The Mummies) in the main room. Plus burlesque and more, with Lady Satan, Ruby White, Runaround Sue, Pin Key Lee and Miss Mae Western! Doors at 9pm, things t'do til late. $10 in street clothes;
  $7 in pajamas or before 11pm, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: First Friday Follies at The Stork Club in Oakland, 2330 Telegraph Avenue. Join that wascally wabbit Margaret France as she hosts another FFF. Featuring sASSy Hotbuns, Sparkly Devil, debut performance by Sheba, musical stylings of The Fucking Buckaroos, debut performance by Bootsy La Rue, and Amateur Hour boylesque, Matt Holdaway, Cupcake and Little Eyeful, and BB Dahl, hot-ass pick-up artist! Doors at 8pm, show at 9. Free, but donations welcome. 21+ w/ID.


• Saturday, May 2: Burlesque n' Brass at Cafe Van Kleef in Oakland, 1621 Telegraph Avenue. The Hot Pink Feathers & Blue Bone Express continue to paint Oakland an new shade of Pink & Blue for our ever hot and happening Burlesque n' Brass show at Cafe Van Kleef! Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30. $10, 21+ w/ID.


• Also Saturday: Madame Maraschino Presents House of Burlesque at Bender's Bar and Grill in SF, 806 South Van Ness Avenue. Madame Maraschino Is Back! Presenting the once obsolete and now most anticipated rockin burlesque show... HOUSE OF BURLESQUE! With Mistress BLUE DIEMOND as Seductress of Ceremonies and performances by Lady Monster, Honey Lawless, Ruby White, Miss de Minna, Pin Key Lee, Josie Starr, Riff Ditties Orchestra, Guinevere Q & Douche Magoo with special guests!!! And DJ Chris Cook of KUSF! Doors at 9pm, show at 10. (No word on the cover charge, but it used to be $8.) 21+ w/ID.


• Sunday, May 3: Cabaret de Nude at The Stud in SF, Vixen Noir and Simone de la Getto have teamed up to create GettoNoir Productions, purveyors of lezzi, queer girl and tranny entertainment! This will be the last show until September, as they will be going on hiatus! Doors at 6pm, show at 7:30. $8 bef 7; $10 after, 21+ w/ID.
  
  

As always, for more information, please check the calendar above. And if you have a burlesque show or information about a show you would like to add to the calendar, please email me at sfbr AT gmx DOT com.