#chicago nerdlesque

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Introducing the foine af cast of Geeks'n'Cheeks:

ALLIE DENTE,

DOROTHY DAGGER,

HARLEY ANY DANGER,

HARLEY GO’LIGHTLY,

HARLIE HELLFIRE,

IRA KNEE,

KEVLAR B LIGHTNING,

MATT ADORE,

MINNIE BARRE,

MORTEISHA ADDAMS,

RISQUÉ NOIR,

your host, POPPY SEED,

and your stage kitten SUNSHINE LOMBRÉ!

Geeks'n'Cheeks is performed in Chicago AND livestreamed wherever the internet is sold!

[kingnightangel]

Cheeky! Photos from my Thor/Loki burlesque number from our last BOYLESQUE show! . . Thanks to @peterserockivisuals for the pics! . . . #boylesque #burlesque #chicago #chicagoperformer #drag #dragking #chicagodrag #dragperformer #geek #nerdlesque https://www.instagram.com/p/ByDcEQyJ66l/?igshid=7fg8aclv1x6c

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Jeezy LaQueue is back in the building 💅 @willylaqueue . . . #jeezylaqueue #houseoflaqueue #lashgame #rufio #bangarang #thewildside #poleshow #makeup #chicago #chicagoburlesque #chiburlyq #jeezloueez #blackburlesque #nerdlesque (at The Original Mothers)

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Performances attended: 2019

Tracking again here.

Concerts:

March 8: Within Temptation, House of Blues, Chicago, IL

March 9: Flogging Molly, Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, IL

March 16: Gaelic Storm, House of Blues, Chicago, IL

Theatre:

Nothing yet

Burlesque:

February 2: Out of the Vault: Crescent Moon Nerdlesque, Otherworld Theatre, Chicago, IL

Other performances:

Nothing yet

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Hot Ghoul Halloween presented by Crescent Moon Nerdlesque #Chicago

Hot Ghoul Halloween presented by Crescent Moon Nerdlesque

from Halloween Events & Happenings in Chicago | #Chicago https://ift.tt/5MXTVzB https://ift.tt/nPxJ4pO

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Friday June 1

WHEDONISM VII: WRONGED BY WHEDON (A Burlesque Trial) at The State Theatre Doors: 7:00 PM Showtime: 9:00 PM Tickets: $15 advance / $25 day of show 18+ http://m.thestatetheatre.com/events/e2072.xml

Since 2012, the Evil League of Ecdysiasts’ (@evilecdysiasts) Whedonism burlesque and variety tribute has showcased some of the best nerdlesque performers across the country. Whedonism celebrates the works of Joss Whedon, creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and Firefly, and director of Marvel's blockbuster films The Avengers and The Avengers: Age of Ultron. Of course, as any Whedon fan knows, he seems to take evil glee in doing horrible things to his characters. In Whedonism VII: Wronged By Whedon at the State Theatre (@statetheatredc), the evil puppet nerd overlord Joss Whedon’s crimes against his characters are brought into the light—the spotlight, that is—as we examine those crimes as told by his hapless fictional victims through the art of striptease. Will justice be served? Will wrongs be righted? Will Joss get away with all of it? Only one way to find out—be there!

Starring: Vox Fabuli Puppetry (Seattle, WA) as Puppet Joss (@voxfabuli) Musical guest: Maryjo Mattea and Dingoes Ate My Baby (Washington, DC) (@maryjomattea) Johnny Caligula (NYC) (@johnnycaligula) Cherie Sweetbottom (DC) (@cheriesweetbottom) Bebe Bardot (DC) (@bebe.bardot) Hana Li (Dallas) (@hanaliburlesque) Little Miss Rollerhoops (Philadelphia) Heather and Lace (Chicago) Illyria Siren (DC) You must be 18 or over to enter unless accompanied by your parent. Valid ID required. Flyer Design: Brit Austin @britaustinillustration Photo: Jules Doyle #julesdoylephotography

[jeffreyjerfay]

Had So much fun tonight with @crescent_moon_nerdlesque at @otherworldtheatre for the kickoff of their March theme: From Stage to Silver Screen! Tonight I got to do my #ChittyChittyBangBang / #dollonamusicbox number!!! Can���t wait to redo my #trunchbull from @matildathemusical act with @focus_la_fleur and @harlie_honeypot !!!! - - - - - #drag #chicago #chicagodrag #queer #gay #instaqueer #instagay #instadrag #lqqk #dragqueen #dragqueens #dragqueensofinstagram #queen #beardeddrag #beardedlady #beardeddrag #beardedqueen #beard #qwerrrk #dragshow #burlesque #nerdlesque (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuicG3HhQDo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dtfs7q19dypm

[pickles-lavey]

I'll be representing the goblin kind at Fan Service: A Night of Fan-Selected Nerdy Burlesque THIS SATURDAY at @seescapeto Scape !!! Help raise money to send @nerdgirlburlesque to Chicago, so that they may do the Devils work! Hail Satan! https://www.facebook.com/events/592213714308300/ Photo by @flickeringability <3 #flickeringability #pickleslavey #labyrinth #davidbowie #goblin #goblinking #circus #contactjuggling #propmanipulation #burlesque #nerdlesque #nerdgirlsburlesque #toronto #popculture #magicdance #fanservice #cosplay (at See-Scape)

[weburlesque]

Repost from @nerdlesquefest using @RepostRegramApp - We are ECSTATIC to announce the complete cast of the 3rd international Nerdlesque Festival 2017 in NYC! This year we received nearly 200 applications from around the globe and have selected the following 35 performers for your nerdy striptease pleasure. Please welcome the Nerdlesque cast of your dreams— Al Lykya - Seattle, WA Caramel Knowledge - Hollywood, CA Cherie Sweetbottom - Washington, DC Dale Stones with Danny Drake - Boston, MA Dizzy Lizzy Delicious - Perth, Australia Elsa Riot - Boston, MA Florence Rosé - Gainesville/Florida Holly Ween - Somerville, NJ Icon O'Clast - Cambridge, MA Imogen Quest - Ontario, Canada Jacqueline Boxx - Baltimore/MD Katie James - Tampa, Florda Liberty Rose - Philadelphia, PA Loretta Jean - Toronto, Canada Lucky Charming - Boston, MA Lune Noir - New Orleans, LA Maggie McMuffin - Seattle, WA Marie Merlot - Nashville, TN Mary Cyn - New York City, NY MasoKiss - Wilmington, DE Minnie d'Moocha - Edgewater, New Jersey Nick T. Vegan - Houston Texas Nyx Nocturne - New York City, NY Ona Monsoon - Portland, OR Plan 9 Burlesque - Chicago, IL Seraphina Wilder - Los Angeles, CA Shirley Blazen - Chicago, IL Siren Santina - Knoxville, TN Taylor Sweet - Asbury Park, NJ The irresistible O - Detroit, MI The Pink Room Dreams - New York City, NY Tuesday Addams - Boston, MA Verity Germaine - Seattle, WA Veronica Voss - Los Angeles, CA Viktor Devonne - New York City, NY Tickets are available on our website and in the comments 2017 Official Nerdlesque Festival Poster Art by Shannon Wright #nerd #burlesque #nyc #newyork #spring #nerdlesque #websterhall

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Chain of Keys: The Best of The Week

PJ Harvey. Photo: Maria Mochnacz

  Well, we certainly have a ton of options to choose from this week. Alongside a ton of offerings from local acts, legends like PJ Harvey and Pixies will be here as well as the likes of Little Dragon, A Perfect Circle and Xavier Wulf. Houston, here’s where to spend your paycheck this week.

  On Wednesday you can get started with LA punk pop cult rock heroes, Redd Kross upstairs at White Oak Music Hall.  While these guys were never commercially huge, that doesn’t mean that their entertaining style and subversive act shouldn’t go unnoticed.  They’re here in support of their latest album, 2012’s Researching The Blues, and they’re a trip to see play live.  Houston’s The Satanic Overlords of Rock N Roll will bring their beer fueled punk energy on as direct support while the tongue in cheek punk of The Cops will open things up for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and has tickets between $12 and $17.

  Little Simz. Photo: Wired PR

  In the studio at Warehouse Live, California’s Ab-Soul will bring his hip hop jams to life. This guy is kind of the king of the slow boil with tracks that seem to drip like honey.  His latest, Do What Thou Wilt from last year has critical acclaim, with hints of grime that change up his game. England’s hottest new MC, Little Simz will bring her mic skills on as direct support and opener for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and with tickets between $23 and $28.

  River Oaks Theatre will host a screening of the feature documentary, “I Am Battle Comic” alongside a Q&A session.  The film, covers comics like Houston’s Slade Ham who perform for the troops in war torn countries, and features sets and interviews with comics George Lopez, George Wallace, Tammy Pescatelli and Slade Ham.  The event will be hosted by Outlaw Dave, and he will moderate the Q&A as well.  The one night only event will donate the proceeds to Militaryfamilies.org.  The doors are at 7 pm with tickets for $15.

  Oddisee. Photo: Shore Fire Media

  Over at Walter’s, the hip hop of Brooklyn’s Oddisee will be on full display, backed by the live band Good Company.  Oddisee has been gaining traction in the hip hop world with albums that hit deep within like they should, alongside crazed live sets.  His latest release, this year’s The Iceberg is a mix of jazz, hard beats, gospel and R&B soul that’s pretty amazing.  The rock and soul of DC born and UK transplant, Oliver St. Louis will be on as direct support and opener for the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and with tickets between $15 and $17.

  Thursday you could head to House of Blues for the popular prog fusion of New York’s Coheed and Cambria.  Here in support of last year’s celebrated The Color Before The Sun, these guys bring their game when they play live.  Massachusetts’ The Dear Hunter will be on as direct support and opener for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $35 and $59.

  Red House. Photo: Dinolion

  The opening night of Red House will take place from the team at Dinolion at an undisclosed location.  The ultra secretive and immersive performance, should be nothing if not intriguing and engaging, as it’s being put on by a small group of very talented people.  Principal dance from Houston Ballet, music from Black Kite and LIMB, and lots of mystery surround these shows. There’s more information here for the 17 & up show with doors at 7:45 pm or 10:45 pm and tickets for $35. The show runs through the weekend with a super limited amount of tickets available.

  LA’s Dengue Fever will bring their blend of psych and Cambodian rock to Walter’s.  Known for a crazy live show, this six piece makes groovy tunes, and their newest album The Deepest Lake from 2015 is a trip.  The gorgeous pedal steel of Will Van Horn will be on as direct support and opener on the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets between $15 and $17.

  Little Dragon. Photo: IB Kamara

  Downstairs at White Oak Music Hall, Swedish electro pop four piece Little Dragon will make their return to town.  Always full of fun and life when they play live, their set was pretty refreshing last year at Day For Night.  They usually sell out wherever they play, and their latest Season High is pretty hard to resist.  The hip hop of DC’s Goldlink will be on as direct support while LA’s Kronika will open things up at the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $35.

  If you’re a fan of Unknown Mortal Orchestra, then you might want to check out Whitney at The Secret Group.  The folk pop duo made up of Julien Ehrlich and Max Kakacek will bring their chill vibes from last year’s Light Upon The Lake to life.  The alt pop of LA’s Golden Daze will go on beforehand and Houston’s Deep Cuts will bring their indie rock sounds on as openers for the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and tickets for $15.

  Tifa Tittlywinks of Dem Damn Dames. Photo: Penland Pinups

  On Friday you could start off at Numbers with the ladies of Dem Damn Dames for their Naked Nerds VS. Dirty Dorks show.  The theme show is where this Houston burlesque troupe shines, and this Nerdlesque show is a great example of that.  The battle of the ages will feature the Dames themselves alongside performances from San Antonio’s Kristi Waters, Austin’s Layna D’Luna, Houston’s Honey Moonpie and many more.  Judged by a crew that includes Houston comic Ryan Thauburn and radio personality Kyle King, the show should be worth making it out for.  The show has doors at 7 pm, it’s 18 & up, and there are tickets between $15 and $30, and they include entry into Classic Numbers which follows the show.  

  The final show over at Insomnia before they move to the East side, will see a solo art exhibition from Honeybones called Dizzy Spells in Dreamland.  If you’ve never seen the art of Honeybones, you’ve been missing out.  One of the most exciting new artists in Houston, this show should be pretty awesome.  There’s also beer from Eureka Heights Brewing and a food truck from Muiishi Makaritos.  The all ages show gets going around 7 pm and it’s 100% FREE.

  You can get your laugh on at the Improv when Deon Cole brings his hilarious brand of humor to the club.  Cole is best known for his role on the hit TV show Black-Ish, though his time on CONAN was pretty hilarious, and he’s a seasoned comic as well.  The 18 & up shows don’t mention which two Houston comics will be feature act and host, but the tickets are between $25 and $37, with shows through the weekend with varying door times.  This show has doors at 7 pm and 9 pm.

  A Perfect Circle. Photo: Speakeasy PR

  If you were planning to catch A Perfect Circle out at Smart Financial Center, the show has since sold out.  If you’re already attending, the doors are at 8 pm.

  Over at Walter’s, the first of several Wonky Power curated shows will take place with a headlining set from Tax The Wolf.  The Houston band that melding together psych and prog with ease is back and should drop something at some point this year, while their live shows are still as mesmerizing as when they released Hold The Sun.  The indie pop of Mind Shrine will go on prior while the bluesy psych of Mantra Love will go on beforehand.  The intriguing electro rock of JERK will open the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and a $10 cover.

  Jealous Creatures. Photo: Daniel Jackson

  You can get all of the loud rock motors running at Satellite Bar when Bryan’s The Ex-Optimists swing by to perform. There’s something about this band that’s hard not to love. Complete with one of the loudest live sets you can see, their latest 7” release Bee Corpse Thousand features a killer new song and covers of the Guided By Voices classics, “Drinker’s Peace,” and “14 Cheerleader Coldfront.”  The new wave tinged indie rock of Houston’s Jealous Creatures will go on beforehand while the tight straightforward rock of Brand New Hearts will perform prior.  Slow Future will get things going for the all ages show with doors at 8 pm and a TBA cover.

  Over at Rudyard’s you can catch Houston’s The Guillotines for their album release party.  While it’s been a long time coming, the band has as rich of a history as any leather punk band could have, and their sets are always full of plenty of antics.  The glitter punk of Dallas’ Scary Cherry & the Bang Bangs will be on as direct support while the punk metal mixture of Houston’s The Unconvicted will open the 21 & up show with doors at 9 pm with a $6 cover.

  Saturday you could start off at Walter’s for Bushfest.  No, it’s not an homage to that crappy British nineties alt rock band, but rather a collection of artists under one roof.  Sets from GRRRL Parts, Dillon Trimm, Brumes, Devil Killing Moth and more will perform alongside comedy sets from Britt Vasicek, Katie McGee and more.  The all ages festival gets going with doors at 6 pm and tickets for $10.  There’s much more happening there with all of the information here.

  Twin Peaks. Photo: Red Light Management

  The Secret Group will host Chicago garage indie rockers, Twin Peaks.  These guys have made quite the name for themselves as an act worth making it out for with crazy live shows.  Their latest release, Down in Heaven from last year mixes multiple rock genres, and should sound amazing live.  The indie grunge of Nashville’s Chrome Pony will be on as direct support while things get opened by the psych pop of Chicago’s Post Animal.  The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets between $15 and $17.

  Down at Scout Bar you could get all of your industrial rock fix when the industrial pop of Chicago’s Stabbing Westward performs.  You know you’ve made an impression when Wesley Willis writes a song about you, and at one time, these guys were huge with their song “Save Yourself.”  They’ll be here supporting it appears nothing, as their last album was over fifteen years ago.  Houston industrial mainstays, The Hunger will be on as direct support with Hindsight on beforehand.  The female fronted hard rock of Black Market Tragedy will open the 18 & up show with doors at 7 pm and tickets for $13.

  Revention Music Center will have a special performance from England’s PJ Harvey.  While the nineties had plenty of female performers worth seeing, few have stood the test of time like Harvey, and with a stellar live show and her new album The Hope Six Demolition Project, this is one of those sets you don’t want to miss.  There’s no word of support or openers, but that could change.  The doors are at 7:30 pm and tickets are between $35 and $79.50.

  Tee Vee. Photo: John Allen Stephens

  Civic TV will host the album release from Houston’s Tee Vee.  Armed with only demos until now, Tee Vee has played Day For Night while getting on some killer shows in between.  The dark electronica of MIEARS will be on hand as direct support while a solo set from Andrew Lee will get the night going.  The all ages event has doors at 8 pm and the all ages show is BYOB with a $5 cover.

  D&W Lounge will have the album release from Houston’s Bernie Pink.  I’m not sure if I conveyed this when I debuted their album Fiesta Elementary, but this band makes psych music that sounds like it was recorded in an insane asylum.  Seriously, they’re one of the most intriguing new Houston bands going, and their live shows are a trip.  popeNQM will be on as direct support while the experimental punk of Houston’s Black Lodge will go on prior.  The experimental sounds of Austin’s Ballerino will also be on the bill and Houston’s Lagmind will open the 100% FREE show with doors at 8 pm.

  On Sunday you could head to 8th Wonder Brewery for the Crawfish & Brews show.  Honestly, I hate crawfish and the sight and sound of others eating them, so it says a lot about this show, as it’s headlined by NOLA’s DJ Mannie Fresh.  Possibly one of the greatest to step behind the decks, Fresh is an act everyone should see at least once.  The indie rock of The Bright Light Social Hour will also be on the bill, as will Bombon and Havoc Wagon.  DAYTA will get things going as only he can for the all ages event with doors at noon and tickets between $15 and $40.

  Pixies. Photo: Travis Shinn

  Of course, I’d guess many over you will be on the lawn at White Oak Music Hall to enjoy a set from Boston indie rockers, Pixies.  It occurs to me that most Pixies “fans” really just want the band to remake Surfer Rosa, which is asking a lot.  The fact is, their last two albums Indie Cindy and last year’s Head Carrier are both pretty solid, and their live shows are always on point.  The indie pop of New York’s Public Access TV will be on as direct support and openers for the all ages show with gates at 6 pm and with tickets between $42.50 and $49.

  Revention Music Center will host the return of the massively popular rapper, Lil’ Wayne.  I shouldn’t have to sell this show, or Wayne, as you know his resume and catalog.  His latest release, “No Frauds” with Drake and Nicki Minaj is as lit as his other works, and his live shows are always intense.  There’s no word of support or openers, which should change for the all ages show with doors at 7 pm and tickets between $60 and $65.

  In the studio at Warehouse Live, Tennessee’s Xavier Wulf will bring his hype and crazed rap to life.  Wulf has been popping off over the past year, his live shows are intense, and his latest drop Project X from 2015 is pretty legit.  Houston’s TheRealFlexGod will be on as direct support while Riven, RichBrokeDudez, Blvackempiiire will all go on prior.  High Elements will open the all ages show with doors at 6 pm with tickets between $29 and $33.

  Trey Anastasio. Photo: Red Light Management

  If you’d rather marvel in some great guitar work, you could head to House of Blues to catch a solo set from Trey Anastasio.  Known as leader of the group Phish, Anastasio is a pretty strong player, and his latest release Paper Wheels from two years ago is pretty chill while still being groovy.  There’s no word of support or openers, though that could change.  The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and tickets for $42.

  Tuesday out at the Woodlands Pavilion, you could catch the return of Kings of Leon.  Boy, these guys have really blown up.  I caught them once at a now defunct club here in town, and they were pretty amazing, plus their new album Walls is sonic and lush.  The noise rock of Atlanta’s Deerhunter will be on hand as direct support and Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats will open the all ages show with gates at 6 pm and tickets between $32.50 and $89.50.

  You could swing by The Secret Group for Neo Benshi 31.  Presented by Bootown, this show that’s like a miniature Mystery Science Theater 3000, is pretty hilarious.  Featuring comics and the like reading monologues over video clips, it’s a show you need to check out if you want to get your laugh on.  The all ages show has doors at 7 pm and a measly $5 cover.  

  That’s about all that’s happening this week.  No matter what you decide to do, please be mindful of everyone else and remember that a safe way home is what’s best for everyone.

Chain of Keys: The Best of The Week this is a repost

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Things to Do in Vancouver this Weekend: March 9, 2017

This weekend, celebrate women, sports, and culture in Vancouver. International Women’s Day continues with a film festival, art, and music. The Rugby Sevens are on, along with wheelchair rugby on Sunday. The Art Gallery is throwing a party on Friday where you can see art by people from Hong Kong and Coast Salish backgrounds, and the MOA has a show about Indigenous South American culture.

Friday | Saturday | Sunday | Ongoing

Friday March 10

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law. These are foundational to the notions of Rights of Nature, and they have been consolidating in the nine countries that share responsibilities over the Amazonian basin. Runs until: January 28, 2018

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival Where: VanCity Theatre What: This five day celebration, beginning on International Women’s Day, is organized by Women in Film and Television Vancouver, a volunteer-run not-for-profit society founded in 1989 to advocate for, celebrate and promote women working in screen-based media. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

ReFUSE Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Live performances in the Gallery spaces, DJs and unexpected surprises make FUSE Vancouver’s favourite art party—a place to see some of the best in local performance art, theatre, contemporary dance and music.

Judy Chartrand: “If This is What You Call, ‘Being Civilized’, I’d rather go back to Being a ‘Savage’ ”: Empress Hotel, 2004. Photo: Kenji Nagai

Guided Tour: Women’s Art, Women’s Issues Where: Bill Reid Gallery What: Join Curator, Beth Carter and Education Programmer, Samantha Nock in a guided tour and discussion of the themes of Indigenous women’s art and issues in the Judy Chartrand: What a Wonderful World exhibition.

Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament Where: Richmond Oval What: For fans it’s one of the few opportunities to see some of the best quad athletes in the world play the fast paced sport poetically named murderball. For some players, it’s an opportunity to compete and train among the best in the world. For veterans, it’s training ground for the World Championships and the Olympics. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Kids Get in For Free Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory What: Take advantage of up to two free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory. Runs until: Friday March 31, 2017

Black Mountain Where: The Vogue What: Local psychedelic rock. With guests, Destroyer and zZz.

CelticFest Where: Various locations What: A rich cultural celebration of the seven Celtic nations’ kinship and community.The festival showcases the best of Celtic music, dance, spoken word as well as film, foodand fare and the much-anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Runs until: Sunday March 18, 2017

Le Gala des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Présenté par Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver

Le Gala des Rendez-vous de la Francophonie Présenté par Le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver Where: The Cultch What: The 9th edition of Vancouver’s annual Francophone comedy event is back. Presented by the Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver, in collaboration with Juste pour rire (Just for Laughs), Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie and the Canadian Foundation for Cross-Cultural Dialogue, this show brings together well-known and emerging Franco-Canadian talents to delight the audience with a memorable evening of comedy, in French.

Vetta Chamber Music: In Praise of Women Where: West Point Grey United Church What: To celebrate International Women’s Day – a program of all woman musicians performing compositions by women or inspired by them. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight.

Trentemøller Where: Venue What: Danish electronic music.

East Side Flea Where: 1024 Main St. What: Over 50 local vendors, food trucks, a live deejay, artisan showrooms, seasonal drink specials, pinball and more. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings

Blackie and the Rodeo Kings Where: The Commodore Ballroom What: Blackie and the Rodeo Kings originally formed in 1996 when Colin Linden, Stephen Fearing, and Tom Wilson came together to record what was supposed to be a one-off tribute album to the great Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett.

  Saturday March 11

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HSBC Canada Sevens

HSBC Canada Sevens (Saturday) Where: BC Place Stadium, 10:00am What: The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is one of the most dynamic global sporting events on the market, featuring the dynamism of sevens rugby, paired with a spectacle of entertainment and fan engagement. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Abraham in Motion

Abraham in Motion Where: Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre What: The multi award-winning Abraham entwines a sensual and provocative choreographic vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behaviour and all things visual, creating work that is manipulated and molded into something fresh and unique. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight. Runs until: Monday March 13, 2017

Vancouver Canucks vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Where: Rogers Arena, 7:00pm What: It’s a hockey game! Go, cheer, have a drink, wear matching shirts.

HSBC Canada Sevens Prop House Party Where: The Commodore Ballroom, 7:00pm What: Reviving the brightest and straight-up fun decade for one night only, this year Prop House will transform the Commodore Ballroom into what can only be remembered as the best Video Dance Party of the 90’s (legally it’s not Electric Circus, but pretty close). Come as you are or suit-up in your best Rugby Sevens ‘fancy dress’ costume.

Alessio Bax with the VSO Where: Orpheum Theatre What: Maestro Tovey conducts a program that features the music of three American composers and one of their most accomplished counterparts from Canada. The Second Piano Concerto of Edward MacDowell, a composer/pianist championed and influenced by Liszt, is an eclectic, triumphant, quintessentially American work that will be performed by remarkable Italian pianist Alessio Bax, and VSO Principal Clarinet Jeanette Jonquil stars in Bernstein’s funky, jazzy Prelude, Fugue and Riffs.

Moonage Kingdom: Sailor Moon Inspired Burlesque Where: The Rio What: Inspired by the original Japanese version, Moonage Kingdom Live combines pop culture magic with messages of positivity, self-love and female power.

Sebastian Maniscalco Where: The Vogue What: One of comedy’s rising new stars. Born and raised in a working-class Chicago neighborhood, he moved to Los Angeles in 1998 to pursue his comedy career. There, he employed the work ethic his father instilled in him to build his name – simultaneously working as a waiter at the Four Seasons Hotel – and eventually drew the attention of actor Vince Vaughn, who cast him in Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show. Maniscalco also stars in his own wildly popular The Pete and Sebastian Show podcast every Friday night.

Spectral Theater’s Late Night Double Feature Where: Red Gate Granville Island What: Two diabolical scripts by local writers performed in the style of old radio shows. Stories are brought to life by a talented cast of voice actors, accompanied by a team of imaginative sound designers.

Insomnia 2017 Where: The Pacific Coloseum What: It’s a dance party, featuring Hardwell, Laidback Luke, Ookay, Mark Sixma and Amozfears.

Smash Boom Pow Where: The Biltmore What: Local pop/electronica.

Stop the Pipelines Start the Music. Featuring the Boom Booms Where: The Imperial What: Benefit concert for Unist’ot’en camp. All proceeds go to the building of the Healing Lodge at the Unist’ot’en Camp in Northern BC.

  Sunday March 12

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Kitty Nights Spring Burlesque Showcase Where: The Biltmore What: Featuring ten different performances of innovative burlesque in a wide range of styles! Glamour, nerdlesque, comedic, dramatic, gothic… et cetera.

The Wood Brothers | Image by Alysse Gafkjen

The Wood Brothers Where: The Imperial What: American roots and blues band featuring Oliver and Chris (Medeski Martin & Wood) Wood, on tour to support their latest release “Paradise”.

HSBC Canada Sevens

HSBC Canada Sevens (Sunday) Where: BC Place Stadium, 10:00am What: The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series is one of the most dynamic global sporting events on the market, featuring the dynamism of sevens rugby, paired with a spectacle of entertainment and fan engagement.

Archgoat & Blasphemy Where: The Rickshaw What: Finnish and Canadian black metal co-headliners with guests Valkyrja, Weregoat and Hellfire Deathcult.

VSO: Inspector Tovey Where: The Orpheum, 2:00pm What: For kids – Maestro Bramwell Tovey dons the Inspector hat to investigate the instruments of a symphony orchestra, in a fun and educational concert centred on Saint- Saëns’s famous Carnival of the Animals.

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The Men in White (ends this weekend) Where: Arts Club Theatre What: When Abdul’s cricket team decides to take action to end their losing streak, they talk of recruiting Abdul’s brother, Hasan, who is an expert at the sport. But bringing Hasan from India to Canada will take more than just a plane ticket, and not all members of the team agree with the high cost. Runs until: Saturday March 11, 2017

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival

Vancouver International Women in Film Festival (ends this weekend) Where: VanCity Theatre What: This five day celebration, beginning on International Women’s Day, is organized by Women in Film and Television Vancouver, a volunteer-run not-for-profit society founded in 1989 to advocate for, celebrate and promote women working in screen-based media. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Vancouver Invitational Wheelchair Rugby Tournament (ends this weekend) Where: Richmond Oval What: For fans it’s one of the few opportunities to see some of the best quad athletes in the world play the fast paced sport poetically named murderball. For some players, it’s an opportunity to compete and train among the best in the world. For veterans, it’s training ground for the World Championships and the Olympics. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Elbow Room Cafe: the Musical

Elbow Room Cafe: the Musical (ends this weekend) Where: The York Theatre What: A candid look inside the world of Vancouver’s iconic Elbow Room Café, home of raucous service, celebrity sightings, and hearts of gold. This show explores the notion of legacy: how we age together in a technicolour world. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Mizoguchi the Master: Seven Films (ends this weekend) Where: The Cinematheque What: One of cinema’s towering talents, and arguably the preeminent master of classic Japanese film (although Ozu and Kurosawa have their champions, to be sure), Kenji Mizoguchi (1898-1956) was responsible for some of the most ravishingly beautiful films ever made. Runs until: Sunday March 12, 2017

Abraham in Motion

Abraham in Motion (ends this week) Where: Norman & Annette Rothstein Theatre What: The multi award-winning Abraham entwines a sensual and provocative choreographic vocabulary with a strong emphasis on sound, human behaviour and all things visual, creating work that is manipulated and molded into something fresh and unique. Tickets available at Tickets Tonight. Runs until: Monday March 13, 2017

17th Annual Chutzpah! Festival | Abraham In Motion

17th Annual Chutzpah! Festival (ends this week) Where: Various locations What: Breathtaking dance, discerning theatre, hilarious comedy and globally-celebrated music highlight this year’s festival with world-class performances and workshops by international, Canadian and local artists. Runs until: Wednesday March 15, 2017

Bad People: Portraits of the Punishable Where: Hot Art Wet City What: Sadly, it is the final show of this fantastic little gallery. Come see the worst, the naughtiest, the darkest, the damnedest, the shady, the skittish, the last and the least, yourself. We know you’ll take a thing or two away. With miniature pieces and their miniature prices, it may even be some art. Runs until: Saturday March 18, 2017

CelticFest Where: Various locations What: A rich cultural celebration of the seven Celtic nations’ kinship and community.The festival showcases the best of Celtic music, dance, spoken word as well as film, foodand fare and the much-anticipated St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Runs until: Sunday March 18, 2017

Haroon Mirza

Haroon Mirza Where: The Contemporary Art Gallery What: The Contemporary Art Gallery presents the first solo exhibition in Canada by British artist Haroon Mirza. Runs until: Sunday March 19, 2016

Vancouver International Dance Festival

Vancouver International Dance Festival Where: Various locations What: A broad spectrum of dance presentation ranging from the slow introspection of butoh to the dynamic precision of ballet. Runs until: Saturday March 25, 2017

Judy Chartrand, What a Wonderful World Where: The Bill Reid Gallery of Northwest Coast Art What: Her beautiful and provocative work presents her own personal history and insights into life in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver, and commentary on racism and post–colonial relations between Indigenous and non–Indigenous cultures. Runs until: Saturday March 25, 2016

Kids Get in For Free Where: VanDusen Botanical Garden and Bloedel Conservatory What: Take advantage of up to two free child admissions with the purchase of a regular price adult, senior, or youth admission at VanDusen Garden or Bloedel Conservatory. Runs until: Friday March 31, 2017

Layers of Influence

Layers of Influence Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: This stunning exhibition will explore clothing’s inherent evidence of human ingenuity, creativity and skill, drawing from MOA’s textile collection — the largest collection in Western Canada — to display a global range of materials, production techniques and adornments across different cultures and time frames. Runs until: Sunday April 9, 2017

Vancouver Special Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: The first iteration of this series and it features works by 40 artists produced within the last five years—Vancouver’s post-Olympic period. The exhibition includes many emerging artists as well as those who are more established but whose ideas were prescient. Some are recent arrivals to Vancouver, while others are long-term residents who have already made significant contributions. Others are nomadic, less settled in one place and are working energetically between several locations. Runs until: Monday April 17, 2016

Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Farmers Market

Nat Bailey Stadium Winter Farmers Market Where: Nat Bailey Stadium What: Don’t fret the summers Farmers markets packing up – winter is here, and you can still shop local for fresh produce, preserves, baked goods, and crafts. Runs until: Saturday April 22, 2017

Hastings Park Farmers Market

Hastings Park Farmers Market Where: Hastings Park (near the PNE) What: The Hastings Park Farmers Market features a great selection of local produce; nursery items, fish, meat & dairy; artisan prepared foods, baking and treats; local crafts, and of course, food trucks. Runs until: Sunday April 30, 2017

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl

Susan Point: Spindle Whorl Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: Since the early 1980s, Susan Point has received wide acclaim for her remarkably accomplished oeuvre that forcefully asserts the vitality of Coast Salish culture, both past and present. She has produced an extensive body of prints and an expansive corpus of sculptural work in a wide variety of materials that includes glass, resin, concrete, steel, wood and paper. Runs until: Sunday May 28, 2017

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver | Sunset, Carrie Koo

Pacific Crossings: Hong Kong Artists in Vancouver Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: June 2017 marks the 20-year anniversary of the transfer of Hong Kong sovereignty from the United Kingdom to mainland China. In the lead up to the handover, tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents immigrated to Canada, many choosing to settle in Vancouver, and among them were a significant number of artists. Pacific Crossings presents works from well-known Hong Kong artists created after their relocation to Vancouver throughout the 1960-90s. Runs until: May 28, 2017

Retainers of Anarchy

Retainers of Anarchy Where: Vancouver Art Gallery What: A solo exhibition featuring new work from Howie Tsui that considers wuxia, a traditional form of martial arts literature, as a narrative tool for dissidence and resistance. Runs until: May 28, 2017

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature

Amazonia: The Rights of Nature Where: UBC Museum of Anthropology What: MOA will showcase its Amazonian collections in a significant exploration of socially and environmentally-conscious notions intrinsic to indigenous South American cultures, which have recently become innovations in International Law. These are foundational to the notions of Rights of Nature, and they have been consolidating in the nine countries that share responsibilities over the Amazonian basin. Runs until: January 28, 2018

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“Do you want to live deliciously?”

Then gather with us for an evening of sinister and sexy performance at BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS: A Folk Horror Cabaret!

Inspired by all the faves that made you scared of nature—from the woods off The VVitch to the hills of Midsommar to the haunt of your favorite local legend—we’re making folklore way more fabulous. You won’t want to stay out of the forest after BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS!

Our beautiful cast will enrapture you with the eerie, earthy, and untamed.

Performances so powerful you’ll be willing to sacrifice yourself to unnamed ancient forces from deep within the earth!! But never fear! Our host and stage kitten know the safe trail through the mist and glitter and ghosts. They will show you the way and spare you from anything too scary in our risqué ritual…er, we mean, revue ;)

So dig your toes into the rich dirt, get dirty, and join us in the shadows at Open Barre Burlesque’s BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS!

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BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS: A Folk Horror Cabaret will take place at The Newport Theater in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood.

VIP Tickets Include:

guaranteed table seating;

a post-show photo with the cast (shared on our social media channels as patrons desire);

and a goody bag of tricks and treats!

VIP+ tickets include all of the above PLUS:

reserved front row seating;

and a complimentary drink ticket redeemable at The Newport Theater bar.

COVID PRECAUTIONS: The Newport Theater encourages audience members to wear masks unless actively drinking. Open Barre Burlesque and the Newport Theater provide additional masks, hand sanitizer, and other types of PPE.

Please be advised: The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator). Email newporttheater@gmail.com for seating accommodations.

BURLESQUE BABES IN THE WOODS contains adult content. This show is 21+.

Follow us on social media for show info, sneak peeks, performer spotlights, and other spooky surprises we share with our fans, and visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and never miss a show!

IG: @openbarreburlesque www.minniebarre.com/open-barre-burlesque

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You are cordially invited to Minnie Barre’s Black & Pink Ball: A Classic Cabaret with a Colorful Twist (and a Bonus Birthday Party)!!!

This sexy celebration of the solar return of Open Barre Burlesque’s founder brings together some of our favorite performers. Minnie loves nothing more than watching a stellar burlesque show, so her birthday wish is to bring that same joy to Chicago audiences in her favorite color palette: pink and black!

So don your best blacks & poppin’ pinks and see the breadth of creativity burlesque has to offer in this risqué revue!

Featuring performances from:

DAWN XIANA MOON,

FALLON,

FOXIE LA FLEUR,

KEVLAR B LIGHTNING,

LADY VE’LUSH,

LOTTIE À LA WEST,

MATT ADORE,

MINNIE BARRE,

MONSIEUR BOMBASTIC,

SUNNY HAELSTORM,

SUNSHINE LOMBRÉ,

and VIVI VALENS!

Your host, MISS NYXON, will usher you through our pretty and punky palette of performers, and stage kitten STEVIE KINKS will carry our costumes and your tipping cash throughout this colorful cabaret.

If you need to get out of the summer heat, get inside and get HOT at Minnie Barre’s Black & Pink Ball!

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The Black & Pink Ball: A Classic Cabaret with a Colorful Twist will take place at The Newport Theater in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood.

VIP Tickets Include:

guaranteed table seating;

a post-show photo with the cast (shared on our social media channels as patrons desire);

and a goody bag of nerdy treasures!

VIP+ tickets include all of the above PLUS:

reserved front row seating;

and a complimentary drink ticket redeemable at The Newport Theater bar.

COVID PRECAUTIONS: The Newport Theater encourages audience members to wear masks unless actively drinking. Open Barre Burlesque and the Newport Theater provide additional masks, hand sanitizer, and other types of PPE.

Please be advised: The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator). Email newporttheater@gmail.com for seating accommodations.

The BLACK & PINK BALL is a burlesque show and contains adult content.

This show is 21+.

Follow us on social media for show info, sneak peeks, performer spotlights, and other sparkly surprises we share with our fans, and visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and never miss a show!

IG: @openbarreburlesque www.minniebarre.com/open-barre-burlesque

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When stalking the hallways and boardrooms of a dystopian megacorporation, you never know just who might be a cyborg programmed for corporate espionage... and murd3r.

Our next spotlighted performer, Emerald Ivy (@em.erald.ivy), will be taking the stage with an act inspired by 90s cult cyberpunk classic Cyborg 2 - Glass Shadow, a deep cut for the true fans out there. (Fun fact: Cyborg 2 was the first lead role for one Angelina Jolie) Come check out this talented spy-borg at Cyberotica - A Techno-future Cabaret, July 12th at the Newport Theater.

Get your tickets here: http://rb.gy/srqhq6

Can’t make it in person? No problem, because the future is now! We’ll be livestreaming the show for you to watch from the comfort of your government-issued apartment cubicle.

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In a world…

…where every movie starts to seem exactly the same… (SFX: BOWWMMM)

…where pop culture starts to feel like homework … (SFX: BOWWMMM)

…where we’re not even gonna mention real life, cause she is lookin’ rough … (SFX: BOWWMMM)

This world needs GEEKS’N’CHEEKS: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza!!!

Open Barre Burlesque breathes fresh air into tired tropes and brings joy to a weary world with a celebration of our favorite fandoms. Our cast will assemble their most epic and ethereal burlesque, variety, drag, & more to lift your spirits and tantalize your senses!

If you’re feeling down, get together with some nerds of a feather and let your imaginations soar! Join the flock at GEEKS’N’CHEEKS: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza!

GEEKS’N’CHEEKS: A Nerdlesque Extravaganza is a hybrid live AND virtual show, so you can stream our cabaret from home or hoot & holler LIVE AND IN PERSON!

Virtual viewers will receive a stream of the theatre for the live elements and full-screen videos for the virtual elements. The live show will take place at The Newport Theater in Chicago’s Wrigleyville neighborhood.

VIP tickets are for in-person attendees only. VIP Tickets Include:

guaranteed table seating;

a post-show photo with the cast (shared on our social media channels as patrons desire);

and a goody bag of nerdy treasures!

VIP+ tickets include all of the above PLUS:

reserved front row seating;

and a complimentary drink ticket redeemable at The Newport Theater bar.

COVID PRECAUTIONS: The Newport Theater encourages audience members to wear masks unless actively drinking. Open Barre Burlesque and the Newport Theater provide additional masks, hand sanitizer, and other types of PPE.

Please be advised: The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator). Email newporttheater@gmail.com for seating accommodations.

GEEKS’N’CHEEKS is a burlesque show and contains adult content. This show is 21+.

Follow us on social media for show info, sneak peeks, performer spotlights, and other sparkly surprises we share with our fans, and visit our website to sign up for our newsletter and never miss a show! IG: @openbarreburlesque www.minniebarre.com/open-barre-burlesque