Hey Chicago, what is up?! Is spring here? It kinda feels like it, then it snows, shit! Well, that’s Chicago weather for you. 
Luckily there are LOTS of burlesque events this week to keep you feelin’ hot!~
WEDNESDAY
Carnival Burlesque @ No-Tell Motel
Debonair Social Club, 1575 North Milwaukee Avenue
12am
No Cover Charge
Lady Jack presents this show, a fine mix of funny & classic burlesque & belly dance. Last week I was here and I thoroughly enjoyed the hipster dance party before & after the show.
What’s it like? You can see pics here !
http://www3.timeoutny.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/2010/03/no-tell-motel-at-debonair-social-club-week-two/
THE BREAST SHOW EVER
7:30pm – 10:30pm
Mary’s Attic, 5400 N Clark
No Cover Charge
Brought to you by Girlie-Q and two local organizations, the Lesbian Community Care Project of Howard Brown Health Center and Bright Pink, this free show is all about boobs (duh). I hear there will be swag bags, and the first 30 attendees receive an extra gift!
THURSDAY
Vaudezilla’s All Lathered Up! Free Bartop Burlesque Show
Blue Bayou Bar & Grill, 3734 N Southport Ave
10:00pm (SHARP!)
No Cover Charge
Seriously… good food, $4 well drinks & drafts, a free bartop show… You can’t go wrong on a Thursday night!
http://vaudezilla.com/bluebayou.htm
FRIDAY
BROADZILLA! The Burlesque Beast
10:30pm & 1:00am TWO SHOWS
Exit Chicago, 1315 W North Av
Cover Charge: FREE!
http://vaudezilla.com/broadzilla.htm
A wide variety of burlesque acts in two different shows, plus audience participation bits and prizes. Very fun, and very FREE! $2 PBRs
Varietease Cabaret
10:30 PM
Lakeshore Theater, 3175 N Broadway
$15.00 tickets
http://www.lakeshoretheater.com/ShowDetail.aspx?ShowID=172
Not only is this a great and highly entertaining show—this month, it’s a special birthday party for Backdoor Aly! Expect a packed house—buy tickets in advance.
What’s it like? Click on the tickets link and scroll down to check out photos & videos!
The Flaming Dames in ‘Nerdlesque’
Fridays : 10:15 p.m. (March 26 through May 7) Except April 16
The Spot, 4437 N. Broadway
Price: $20 Event
http://www.nmtchicago.org
“Burlesque dancers portray characters from comic books, “Star Wars,” Tarantino films, ’80s cartoons and more.” ???!!! Sounds like a great concept! I can’t wait to check out this show. It will be running every Friday until May 7.
SATURDAY
Glam Buccaneer
8:00pm
Fulton Street Collective, 2000 W. Fulton
$10 suggested donation includes PBR refreshments
‘If Black Beard and Bowie had a baby it would be this party’
It’ll be a rocksteady event of local art, music, and all around flashyness, with a little bit of burlesque too! Costumes strongly encouraged, and the first 50 attendee’s will receive eye patches & arm bands. Anyone attending in Khaki’s will have the opportunity to auction them off for charity.
