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
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.
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Updated
29 August 2010