Calendar of Portland Burlesque Events

Thursday, December 25, 2008

KISS THIS! at Mt Tabor Theatre on New Year's Eve


On New Years Eve at Mt. Tabor Theatre (4811 SE Hawthorne), Our Like That presents KISS THIS!.
Performers for the night
Malice
Sahara Dunes
Zora Phoenix
Killa
Pegatron
DJ for the night
Mani
Zita
Lady Adie
GoGos and body art models!

Balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight.

So dress to the nines, come dressed to impress, and be ready to kiss that special someone at this years hottest NYE party, KISS THIS!

Sunday, December 21, 2008

The new year brings fantastic shows in the world of burlesque...

...in the City of Roses.

First, there is 'Cabaret Babylon' at The Fez Ballroom (318 SW 11th) on New Years Day. $10 cover and doors open at 8 pm. Hosted by Sadie LeGuerre and Noah Mickens, this is a night of wicked little treats for all to have.

Then, gather yourself for 'Indulgence' at the Hawthorne Theatre in the Lounge (SE 39th and Hawthorne) on Jan 8th. Admission is $10 and you get a free raffle ticket with ever paid admission. Performers from Seattle and Portland will be gracing the stage and warming you up. Doors open 8p.


And, at The Wonder Ballroom performing with The Stolen Sweets, Sassparrllia, and Sneaking Out will be some of Portland's finest burlesque starlets...Charlotte Treuse, Sahara Dunes, Hai Fleisch!, Betty Deadly, and Meghan Mayhem. This night is a $10 admission and doors open at 7 pm.

For those of you that are just beside yourselves with joy that burlesque has finally made it's way to our humble city limits, brace yourselves. 2009 has more things burlesque...more events burlesque...more styles burlesque. Not only burlesque, but vintage and retro. Pin-up and rockabilly styles are making their way here too and it's fabulous.

In Other Words (8 NE Killingsworth) has burlesque inspired fashions by Burly Girl Creations. Pasties, hairclips, accessory cases, and more are available. Not mention we all should be supporting IOW, the nations only feminist bookstore left standing.

www.burlesqueorbust.uk.co has some great vintage and pin-up inspired corsets and clothing. They are based in the UK, but their prices are pretty reasonable.

Oh Baby! has a nice selection of lingerie and underclothing in a variety of sizes. Their bras are a wide range of sizes and styles to fit almost everyone. They are located on NE Broadway, 2 doors down form Cadillac Cafe.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Portland all new and ONLY weekly burlesque revue



Hawthorne Theatre has ventured into the wild world of burlesque with their weekly Thursday night burlesque revue.

First, they had Sugar Q Burlesque, who burned up the stage with their sassy, neo-burlesque, Pussycat Doll style.

Now, they have Burly Girl Productions bring in talent from all over the NW. Their opening night was Thursday the 4th and it will continue through the end of January. This show is more like a burlesque variety show then anything, as you will see not only burlesque, but bellydance, singing, contortion and many more talents. And as you know, burlesque it self have many facets within it...fan dance, shake n' shimmy, vintage, neo.....the list goes on.

So swing by the good ole Hawthorne Theatre for some stylish, quality burlesque every Thursday night.

Hosted by yours truly, Sahara Dunes.

Stage hands are the Portland Stage Pups, Scout and Red.

Show assistant is the lovely Zora Phoenix.

And just a few performers that will grace our stage...Sadie LeGuerre, Hai Fleisch, Charlotte Treuse, Fuchsia FoXXX (SEA), Jacqueline Hyde (SEA), and many more!

Check back for weekly updates for INDULGENCE.

Cabaret-A sing-a-long for everyone (over 21 :)...)-PDX


This Saturday (12/6/08), you will experience the movie Cabaret like you've never experienced it before. There will dancing, burlesque, Liza...and all at the historic Bagdad Theatre on SE Hawthorne.

Come dressed to impress as your best Liza...cash prize for the costume contest.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

Ballet just became more sexy and queer and naughty

Cheeseburger Dinner Theatre

THE NUTCRACKER

A BURLESQUE-BALLET

by

Mistress Dawn  

Starring

The Portlandian Theatrical Society  

A visit from Portland's Thinnest Santa Claus -  Tres Shannon  

And get your night caps on for an after-show with

The Karaoke From Hell Band

 
 

One night only! Friday, December 5th.

Doors open at 7:00pm, Show at 7:30pm

East Portland Eagles Lodge #3256 SE 50th and Hawthorne Blvd.

 VIP Table Reservations $10-$15

Call for Reservations ~ 503-285-6786

 
 

THE CAST

Allison May- The Uber group's very own queer thespian stars as the fantabulous preteen queen of the ballet scene, "Clara"

Melinda Haines- Expect a super unexpected appearance by her alter ego, Mitzy Muffbaumer

Dawn Panttaja- Karaoke From Hell co-founder as "The Mom"

Timothy Scarrott- The benevolent founder of the Uber Group as "The Cavalier"

William Lund III- local playwright as "The Rat King"

Kira Hannum- Vice-President Elect of The Portlandian Theatrical Society as "Drosselmeyer"

Julie Johnson- "Miss Julie, if you please," as "Arabia"

Clay Neal- Portland's unsung hero of The Dance as "The Sugar Plum Fairy"

Lenore Nash- creative non-fiction scholar, Lenore Nevermore as "The Maid"

Alexandra Panttaja- Aika, The Ballet Ninja as "Columbine" 

 
 

www.theatreuberalles.com

theatreuberalles@yahoo.com

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Feminine Movement-The Art of Burlesque

Coming December 9th to In Other Words (8 NE Killingsworth) at 6p will be a night of tantalizing education and fun. Sahara Dunes, Portland's own burlesque artist and proprietress of Burly Girl Productions, brings you Feminine Movement-The Art of Burlesque, an evening of learning, moving, and fun. Sahara will educate you on the history of burlesque starting with the 1800's right up to current revival. Then she'll get you up and moving with a few of her favorite burlesque moves. And to end the night, there will be a screening of A Wink and A Smile, a burlesque documentary about 10 women who attend Seattle's Academy of Burlesque and how it changed their life forever. It also stars Miss Indigo Blue along with some other great Seattle burlesque performers.

This is a night not to miss. Plus there will be some goodies to munch on and some delicious beverages to drink.

Sliding scale of $5-$10 at the door

Event doors open at 6p

For any further questions, please email Sahara Dunes at saharadunes@gmail.com

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Super Queer-A Lusty Fun Extravaganza


This vaudevillian experience comes to you November 1, 2008 at Berbati Pan. You will experience much more then burlesque. There will be fire dancers, contortionists, drag kings, drag queens, bellydancing...and of course BURLESQUE.

Tickets are $10 pre-sale or $15 at the doors.

Visit www.myspace.com/sqlfx for more information.