Weekly Show Roundup!
Hello Burlesque Fans!
I’m sure quite a few of you are feeling some type of way today. Today may not be the day to look at this list. Mark it as unread and come back later if you need. But one way to break through a feeling of hopelessness (for me, at least) is through community. If your community happens to be of the burlesque variety, I’ve compiled a list of shows where you can find community in Denver and beyond this weekend.
Burlesque is political. It always has been. It always will be. If you want to learn a little more about HOW it’s political, check out this article by Max Silver. There are many more resources on this subject available online, but this one came to mind for me particularly this morning.
Take care of yourselves and each other today.
Much love,
Alabaster
Featured:
Tits & Giggles: A Comedy and Burlesque Benefit for Creepatorium
November 8th, 2024 8:00pm Creepatorium, 1974 S Acoma St, Denver, CO
Laugh, strip, and support! Join us for Tits & Giggles: a wild comedy & burlesque benefit show raising funds for Denver's Creepatorium!
The Come Up
November 9th, 2024 7:00pm Void Studios, 1790 S. Bannock St. Denver CO
Lavender Juice Productions aims to bring a taste of erotic sensual fuckery to Denver. This event is a sex positive, queer centric, variety show that will push the boundaries of what is "allowed" to be seen on our stages. We encourage you to think outside the box and showcase your freaky performance art.
Femme Fatale Intimates presents: Dynasty IV After Hours - Erotic Fall Fashion Show
November 10th, 2024 7:00pm Temple Nightclub / Mirus Gallery / Loft, 1144 Broadway, Denver, CO
Femme Fatale experience promises to "Make Denver Sexier" than ever. Don’t miss out on Dynasty IV.
Moondays (Fort Collins)
November 11th, 2024 8:00pm Surfside 7, 238 Linden St. Fort Collins
Got a case of the Mondays? Solve it with the brilliant and awesome The Cosmic Cabaret's Moondays! Every second Monday at the World Famous Surfside 7 The CC serves up a moon-filled show of sexy, funny, and feral. With no theme and a versatile space each Moondays is unpredictable and never dull!
This week in Denver-Metro!
Tits & Giggles: A Comedy and Burlesque Benefit for Creepatorium
November 8th, 2024 8:00pm Creepatorium, 1974 S Acoma St, Denver, CO
Join us on November 8th, 2024, for Tits & Giggles, a wildly entertaining comedy and burlesque mashup benefiting Creepatorium! Hosted by Alabaster and Chris Wellman, this show make two worlds collide, with burlesque and comedy in one show! And the twist? All performers will be trying their hand and BOTH art forms to raise funds for Denver’s beloved Creepatorium, helping them finish their buildout and finally get the city off their backs. Getting licenses and permits and paperwork shit in order is no laughing matter, but this show will be!
And yes you read that right—everyone strips, and everyone tells jokes! In the first half, all performers will stick to their wheelhouse. Burlesquers will be burlesque-ing and comedians will be funny as hell. But in the second half, it’s time to let all hell break loose as they switch roles. Watch burlesque artists try their hand at stand-up, and comedians take it all off in their first-ever striptease! It's messy, hilarious, and totally unpredictable—because no one’s expected to be good at it. Due to the aforementioned pending licenses, alcoholic beverages can be enjoyed at Brutal Poodle across the parking lot before the show, during intermission, and late into the evening after!
80% of the profits and all tips will go directly to Creepatorium, helping them complete their construction buildout to make their space fully ADA accessible and secure all the licenses they need. The remaining 20% of the door profits will be split among the performers, crew, and kittens—though anyone can choose to donate their share to the cause.
Come for the fun, stay for the chaos, and help us give back to the Creepatorium community!
The Night Owls Cabaret
November 8th, 2024 8:30pm The Night Owls Bar, 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO
We're throwing a swanky circus burlesque party in this dimly lit speakeasy behind award-winning immersive art installation, Prismajic!
The Come Up
November 9th, 2024 7:00pm Void Studios, 1790 S. Bannock St. Denver CO
Lavender Juice Productions aims to bring a taste of erotic sensual fuckery to Denver. This event is a sex positive, queer centric, variety show that will push the boundaries of what is "allowed" to be seen on our stages. We encourage you to think outside the box and showcase your freaky performance art.
Katya Peepin's Badass Burlesque Show
November 9th, 2024 8:30pm HQ Underground, 60 S Broadway, Denver, CO
Join the Badass Burlesque Bomb Squad and members of our student troupe for this anything-goes burlesque show!
Blassphemy! A Metal Go-Go Burlesque Show
November 9th, 2024 9:30pm Lion's Lair, 2022 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO
Alabastard Productions presents Blassphemy: a sacrilegious celebration of butts and heavy music with GoGo, burlesque, and general debauchery. This show is unique in that it gives performers the space to explore their inner sinner... and the time on stage to do it. You'll hear beats from many heavy music genres, and see butts of amazing stamina!
Performances will range up to 15 minutes. What the hell will they do with their time????
Femme Fatale Intimates presents: Dynasty IV After Hours - Erotic Fall Fashion Show
November 10th, 2024 7:00pm Temple Nightclub / Mirus Gallery / Loft, 1144 Broadway, Denver, CO
Femme Fatale experience promises to "Make Denver Sexier" than ever. Don’t miss out on Dynasty IV.
Femme Fatale Intimates presents: Dynasty IV After Hours – Erotic Fall Fashion Show: November 10, 2024
Venue: Temple Nightclub / Mirus Gallery / Loft
Location: 1144 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Doors Open: 5 PM - 7 PM Cocktail Hour
7 PM - 9 PM Showtime
9 PM - 12 AM After Party
This week in Fort Collins!
Moondays at Surfside 7 (Fort Collins)
November 11th, 2024 8:00pm Surfside 7, 238 Linden St. Fort Collins
Got a case of the Mondays? Solve it with the brilliant and awesome The Cosmic Cabaret's Moondays! Every second Monday at the World Famous Surfside 7 The CC serves up a moon-filled show of sexy, funny, and feral. With no theme and a versatile space each Moondays is unpredictable and never dull!
Tickets sold at door. Cash or venmo $15 GA, $10 service industry workers and BIPOC
Plan ahead by checking out our full calendar!
The Latest Featured Denver Burlesque Venue: Creepatorium!
They are an alternative venue for weirdos, by weirdos. Providing the stage... Creepatorium!
The audio quality for this episode is... questionable... Thank you for your patience as I figure out recording video and audio simultaneously!
Creepatorium was created to host alternative events and foster a welcoming community for the strange and unusual. They curate in-house events such as Sacrilegious Sunday, Vendor Markets, and Horror Book Club as well as offer their customizable venue for community rentals. They hope to provide a safe, accessible and inclusive space for the horror, alt, and queer communities.
See what Creepatorium has going on at their website, Instagram, and Facebook and be sure to donate to their GoFundMe!
While you are there, you should also check out Horrid, Scr3am&Sugar, and Horrid tattoo!
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