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Long Island City

March 22, 2013

'Guilty Pleasures Burlesque' Brings Sexy Stage Show to Queens

The part-burlesque, part-variety show troupe performs bimonthly at The Secret Theatre.

East Williamsburg

February 07, 2013

Romance-Hardened Aerial Artist Hosts 'Valentine Massacre'

The "F--- Love" show at House of Yes is a series of performances taking an alternate look at the holiday.

Lower East Side

December 19, 2012

'Star Wars' Burlesque Brings Bikini-Clad Leia to Lower East Side

Hotsy Totsy Burlesque held its monthly themed performance at R Bar Tuesday night. 

Red Hook

November 29, 2012

Proposed Red Hook Nightclub Promises No Strippers in Earning OK From Board

Con Amore Cabaret on Commerce Street is slated to open early next year.

Chelsea

November 15, 2012

Hanukkah Burlesque Show Comes to Chelsea for One Crazy Night

The Menorah Horah will bring a steamy show to the Highline Ballroom on Dec. 9.

Upper East Side

October 26, 2012

Burlesque Series Spices Up Saturdays at the 92nd Street Y

Pink Light Burlesque features instructional information for breast cancer patients and survivors.

East Village

October 23, 2012

Burgers and Burlesque on the Menu at Proposed East Village Restaurant

A nightlife veteran is hoping to open the performance-themed eatery this winter near St. Mark's Place.

Lower East Side

October 17, 2012

Vampire Burlesque Takes a Bite Out of Lower East Side

Hotsy Totsy's Halloween-themed burlesque show landed at R Bar Tuesday night.

Chelsea

October 09, 2012

'Animaniacs' Burlesque Brings Sexy Sizzle to Classic Kids Cartoon

Rhinestone Gorilla will have an encore of its "Animaniacs" burlesque show on Friday.

Bushwick

October 02, 2012

Bushwick-Based Balloon Artist to Uplift Chelsea With Inflated Creations

Katie Balloons is preparing for a show at the Dream Downtown hotel.

Red Hook

September 21, 2012

Former City School Teacher Plans to Reopen Troubled Brooklyn Burlesque

Cynthia Thomas-Dicks is planning to reopen Paris Cabaret on Commerce Street under a new name.

East Village

August 16, 2012

'Naked Girls Reading' Binds Books with Bods in East Village

The nude reading series took on "Myths & Legends" at the Under St. Mark's theater.

Lower East Side

July 18, 2012

'Game of Thrones' Burlesque Show Draws Fantasy Lovers to Lower East Side

The monthly burlesque show at R Bar featured performers channeling characters of the hit HBO series.

East Village

July 17, 2012

Bowery Poetry Club to Close as Questions Linger About Conversion Plan

The club will host a farewell party Tuesday night before it closes for renovations.

East Village

July 05, 2012

Burlesque Joint Could Share Location with Bowery Poetry Club

Burlesque venue Duane Park and Bowery Poetry Club are finalizing a deal to share an East Village space.