Trans March and After Parties on Friday, June 26, 2009

It's time for Trans March 2009 (www.transmarch.org)! Not only is there the March itself, but there'll be after parties, too! And where there are parties, you'll find burlesquers!

The Trans March starts at Dolores Park in San Francisco. From 3pm until 7, there will be a "See and Be Seen" event. Then at 7, the March starts from Dolores Park, down 19th Street, makes a right on Valencia, then ends at 26th Street. (www.transmarch.org/route).

Starting at about 8pm at El Rio (www.elriosf.com), 3158 Mission Street, there will be the official after party. Entertainers will include performers seen at burlesque events such as Charleston Chu & Thisway/Thatway, King TuffNStuff, plus many others! Cover at the after party will be on a sliding scale from $5-50, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. But you will be turned away if you are under 21, as all events at El Rio are 21 and older.

Not only will there be an after party at El Rio, but Red Hots Burlesque (www.redhotsburlesque.com) is also on the schedule! For the usual $5-10, you can catch Dottie Lux's weekly show in the room off of the patio in back. I haven't received the lineup yet, but the only week that I can remember when there wasn't an RHB show was after Thanksgiving last year when El Rio was closed!

If that's not enough activity for ya, there's also The Bearded Lady's Trans March Freakshow! Yes, Amelia Mae Paradise brings you an evening of drag and burlesque to quench your wants and needs for entertainment post-March. And it'll all be at the Elbo Room starting at 9pm. How convenient! Here are the deets:

Amelia Mae Paradise Presents . . .

THE BEARDED LADY'S TRANS MARCH FREAKSHOW
Friday June 26, 2009
Live Onstage: AMAZING FEATS OF TRANSGRESSION!!!

Death Defying Drag from
* Sir Loin Strip (Diamond Daggers)
* Glammamore
* Rusty Hips
* Lil Miss Hot Mess
* Jupiter
* Fella Fem

Unbelievable Burlesque from
* Amelia Mae Paradise (Diamond Daggers)
* Kentucky Fried Woman & Savory Sweet
* Vera DeVille
* Lola Peacock

IN YOUR EAR:
* The Glory Hole for the Ear will be in full operation, so stick your ear to the hole and get a brain infused with naughtiness, or maybe use it as a confessional for your freakiest fetishes!

Elbo Room (Upstairs)
647 Valencia, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 9:00
Show at 9:30
$12-20, sliding scale
21+ w/ID



http://www.diamonddaggers.com
http://www.elbo.com

Wow! What a start to the weekend! :-)

San Francisco area burlesque for the week of June 22, 2009

SF Pride 2009 is here! Many of this weeks shows are part of the celebration, and most of them are happening on the weekend. There are a variety of shows to check out, though. Many of your favorite acts will be performing this week! So check out these events, some of which are free!

• Monday, June 22, 2009: Hot Pink Feathers in The Cat's Pajamas at the Makeout Room in San Francisco, 3223 22nd Street. See excerpts from the HPF's Bollywood number & see them parade through the room to the live music of Eggplant Casino! 8pm-10. Free, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Also Monday: Uptown Hubba Hubba at the Uptown in Oakland, 1928 Telegraph Avenue. Uptown Hubba Hubba kicks off the official start of summer with a sizzling show! See Sparkly Devil, Flame Cynders, sASSy Hotbuns, Ariyana La Fey, Calamity Lulu, Miss Balla Fire, Josie Starre, and Vicar Vixen heat up the stage. Doors at 9pm, show at 10:15ish. $5, 21+ w/ID.


• Friday, June 26: 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: Kitten on the Keys and Joshua Ellingson Exhibit at Coco-luxe Confections in SF, 1673 Haight Street. As part of the Upper-Haight Art Stroll, Joshua Ellingson will be exhibiting some of his artwork featuring burlesque performer Kitten on the Keys, who will also perform live. Chocolate treats will be available. Sounds yummy! 5pm to 9pm. Free.
  


• Also Friday: Trans March and Afterparty at Dolores Park, 19th Street, Valencia Street, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco. The 2009 SF Trans March kicks off at Dolores Park from 3 to 7pm with "See and Be Seen". The March itself starts at 7pm, and proceeds from Dolores Park down 19th Street, makes a right on Valencia, then ends at 26th Street (http://www.transmarch.org/route). The After Party will take place at El Rio, 3158 Mission Street. Entertainers will include Charleston Chu & Thisway/Thatway, King TuffNStuff, and many others! After Party is $5-50 sliding scale (no one turned away for lack of funds), 21+ w/ID.


• Also Friday: The Bearded Lady's Trans March Freakshow at The Elbo Room in SF, 647 Valencia Street. See amazing feats of transgression! Death Defying Drag from Sir Loin Strip (Diamond Daggers), Glammamore, Rusty Hips, Lil Miss Hot Mess, Jupiter, Fella Fem. Unbelievable Burlesque from Amelia Mae Paradise (Diamond Daggers), Kentucky Fried Woman & Savory Sweet, Vera DeVille, Lola Peacock. Doors at 9pm, show at 9:30. $12-20 sliding scale, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Saturday, June 27: Dykes on Bikes Pink Saturday Party w/Twilight Vixen Revue at Eagle Tavern in SF, 398 12th Street. Celebrate Pride early and in style with Dykes on Bikes. Live music, food, beer, soda, raffles, auctions, and of course, your very own Twilight Vixens and Fella-Fem Drag Kings. After the show, follow the Vixens in procession to the festivities at Dolores Park! 1pm to 5pm. $10 (food, soda/beer) or $5 (food only), 21+ w/ID.


• Also Saturday: Dyke March and Dyke March After Affair at Paradise Lounge in SF, 1501 Folsom Street. The 2009 Dyke March will begin with a rally in Dolores Park at 3pm, and starts at 7pm. Afterwards, Join Amelia Mae Paradise for the After Affair at Paradise Lounge. A live-music dance party featuring Mighty Slim Pickins: All-female Vintage Country, Rockabilly, Punk Band. And Wood!: Classic Rock Drag King Hair Band. Plus see the Diamond Daggers: The Bay's Favorite Queer Burlesque! DJ Ryan will spin sexy dance tunes in the upstairs lair all night long! Doors at 8:30pm, show at 9:30. $15, 21+ w/ID.
  


• Sunday, June 28: SF Pride Parade and Celebration at various venues in Downtown San Francisco. Parade kicks off at 10:30 a.m. at Market St. & Beale and ends at Market & 8th St. in Downtown San Francisco. Afterwards, catch some of the hottest acts in burlesque at the Women's Dance & Performance Pavilion, at the intersection of Turk and Larkin Streets. See Amy Adams, Beth Elliott, ButchTap, Carrie Gerendasy, Diamond Daggers, Fella-Fem, Jay Walker, Jen Cross, Jukie Sunshine, Kentucky Fried Woman, King McQueen Royal Revue, Lady Gravity, Lady Monster, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, MOMMA'S BOYZ, Simone de la Getto, and Twilight Vixen Revue. Performances from 1pm to 3pm, dance party from 3pm to 6pm.
  
  

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.