Brooklyn Ed’s New York Burlesque Calendar

A brief listing of regular burlesque shows and somewhat related cabaret, circus, variety and vaudeville events in the New York area of which I am aware (locations in Manhattan unless otherwise noted).

Click on a day of the week to bring up a listing of upcoming events for that day.

MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS

FRIDAYS SATURDAYS SUNDAYS

Worth a look:

The HOWL! Festival 2010 in & around Thompkins Square Park, 10-12 Sepember

The New York Clown Theatre Festival at The Brick (575 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn), 3-26 September

And Don’t forget to vote for your favorite performers for the GOLDEN PASTIE AWARDS!

REMEMBER: This list is far from complete and is subject to change as schedules and venues may suddenly change. Check any links beforehand for last minute schedule changes and cover charges. I try to update this listing at the start of the week so let me know via e-mail of other shows or updates. 

UPCOMING FESTIVALS & ANNUAL EVENTS

Tickets now on sale for the New York Burlesque Festival!

There are a large number of annual burlesque related events in New York worth noting: Burlesque at the Beach (Thursday & Friday, May-Sept); the Coney Island Mermaid Parade (June 19); Coney Island Rockabilly Festival (Sept. 3-6); and, of course, the New York Burlesque Festival (Sept. 30-Oct 3). Aside from the big national events such as the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend in Las Vegas (June) and Tease-O-Rama (dates & venue TBA), there is a growing number of regional multiday festivals in the US and Canada. For a partial lisiting, click here for Brooklyn Ed’s Burlesque Festival Calendar.

And for film buffs … Lady Monster Productions will present the First International Burlesque Film Festival in San Francisco, Nov. 12-14.

BURLESQUE CLASSES

Interested in learning the art of Burlesque in New York? Professor Jo "Boobs" Weldon operates the New York School of Burlesque - check the website for details of the various classes offered. Or drop by your favorite bookstore and pick up a copy of The Burlesque Handbook by Jo Weldon. In addition, Howling Vic offers workshops.

Need more info?

Want more? Sign up to the burlesquerevue group on Yahoo and don’t forget to check out websites of performers and troupes for their current schedules. Or check out Jo Weldon’s Burlesque Daily blog! Traveling out of NYC? Check out Lilli Von Schtupp’s Burlesque411 for info on shows in various cities.

Back to Ed’s home page or to Ed’s Burlesque page or e-mail ED@BARNAS.ORG

Updated 29 August 2010