Hey All: I hope you’ve weathered the storm and are safe and sound. Now, let’s warm you up. There’s a slew of burlesque-related activity happening over the next couple of weeks…
Saturday Feb 5: Variete at TempleCon
6PM-9PM
The Crowne Plaza Hotel
801 Greenwich Ave. Warwick, RI
Variete is one of the highlights of TempleCon 2011, a sensory feast of performances in the glorious Rotunda room by top-notch Retro-Futurist artists from throughout New England, including: Tempest, Neylan, Di’Ahna, Miss Bettysioux Tailor, Mr. Scratch, the Boston Babydolls, Samara, JayLee, Serendipity Galore, Casey Lumb, Fong, Matkaare, Miss Betsey, Julyana, Ameena, Lunares, LadyMissIris, and Eva Destruction.
The TempleCon 2011 Retro-Futurist Convention hosts numerous other performances, panels, and workshops throughout the weekend of February 4th-6th. For more information please visit our website at www.templecon.org
Sunday Feb 6: The Empire Revue
AS220 (115 Empire St. in downtown Providence)
8PM-10PM
$8
www.as220.org
Bumps to Boas: Building Burlesque
February 7 – April 11
Mondays 6:30 – 9:30 PM
Perishable Theater (95 Empire St. in downtown Providence)
The Lady Miss Iris (AKA Amy Lynn Budd)’s burlesque class series is back! This is how Bettysioux Tailor and Blitzen Von Shtupp got started. Let Miss Iris take you through everything you need to build a burlesque routine, from concept to costuming to choreography. At the end of the series, you get to perform in a burlesque recital in a supportive, fun atmosphere for your friends, family (if you want them there), and a bunch of us old-timers. Contact Perishable Theater for details:
www.perishable.org
classes@perishable.org
(401) 331-2695 ext 102
Thursday Feb. 10: La Bete Burlesque Presents Love’s Embrace
8PM-11PM
The Speakeasy at Local 121 (121 Washington St. in downtown Providence)
$8
Some of you might have caught La Bete’s Halloween cabaret, so you know that these ladies know how to do a holiday right. Join Bettysioux Tailor, Serendipity Galore, Baroness Blitzen Von Schtupp, and Lady Naboombu for a night of games, surprises, and, of course, hot and hilarious burlesque. The girls have been working hard to cook up an extra special show for you–don’t sit in the front row if you’re shy. Hosted by yours truly.
Friday Feb. 11: RISD Takes Chifferobe
Cuban Revolution (60 Valley St. in Providence)
Doors at 9; show at 10
$10 in advance; $15 day of show
This ain’t your usual Chifferobe. The show’s curator, Kristen Minsky, has been teaching a class at RISD entitled “Cabaret and the Avante Garde,” and her students convinced her to let them loose. This installment of Chifferobe is going to be a little more…well…avante garde. In addition to a bevy of RISD students showcasing their burlesque and variety skills, there will be performances by Miss Wensday and Baby Oil. Dress in vintage, glam, or whatever else makes you feel fabulous. You can get tickets ahead of time here:
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/154824
Thursday Feb 17: Sweet Little Variety Show
The speakeasy at Local 121 (121 Washington St. in Downtown Providence)
8PM-10PM
$5
A big fat THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made our one-year anniversary show a smashing success. Join us twice and we promise to treat you nice…
Thursday, Feb 17: ART MINGLING–The Art of Burlesque
Balls Sports Bar and Grille (1150 Oaklawn Ave in Cranston)
6PM-8PM
Yes, this is happening at the same time as Sweet Little Variety. Who says you can’t do both? Join Providence Phoenix for a night of networking, free eats, and performances by Serendipity Galore and Bettysioux Tailor. Emcee’d by the fabulous Miss Lulu Locks of Providence Pinup.
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