Upcoming Burlesque Shows and Events in Austin, Texas
Austin is positively brimming with shimmying, sparkling burlesque talent! We support our fabulous local burlesque performers and get out and enjoy their shows as much as we can. We thought our fellow Austinites, and those who may be planning a trip to our lovely little city, might enjoy a burlesque events calendar. So here ya go! These are upcoming burlesque shows and the like that you will find right here in Austin, Texas. We try to keep this calendar as up-to-date and accurate as possible, but sometimes we inadvertently miss something. If you don't see your favorite burlesque event mentioned below, please let us know and we'll add it.
Friday, February 24th, 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM
The Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue returns to their senses with a show of over the top glamour and opulence Friday, February 24th at 8:00 PM and 10:30 PM at Austin's 29th St. Ballroom!
Ruby Joule, Coco Lect
ric, Pearl Lux, Ruby Lamb, Goldie Candela and Jolie Ampére Goodnight are thrilled to introduce friends and fans to our most dazzling show of the year with beloved MC Jade Esteban Estrada hosting once again. Jade has headlined showrooms and colleges around the country and has performed at over 200 Pride events worldwide which may explain his onstage love of velvet tuxedos and bright feather boas. The Richmond Times-Dispatch calls him "a master entertainer" and the Phoenix New Times calls him "absolutely superfabulous!"
This show promises a celebration of glitz, glamour and extravagant beauty as The Jigglewatts strut into 2012! A limited number of VIP tickets will be available, with cocktail and reserved seating just feet from the stage. This will be the Jigglewatts' LAST official show until May... you don't want to miss it!
Advance tickets available online here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/226713
Saturday, February 25, 10:00PM
Local Burlesque starlets Roxie Moxie (The Lollie Bombs, Dallas; Stripped Screw Burlesque, Seattle) and Sassy Delure (the Versatile Vixen of The Heavenly Spies and The CanCan Stowaways, Seattle) have joined forces to bring you Lowbrow at The Highball, a series of multifaceted productions combining burlesque, dance, comedy, and music for an over-the-top cabaret extravaganza.
“Leveraged Assets: A Burlesque Occupation!” is Lowbrow at the Highball’s debut production: a whimsical satire that has everything from Wall Street crooks and rapid foreclosure to sultry looks and indecent exposure, from tax loopholes and Fox News to glory holes and rhinestone shoes. Whether you’re in the 1% or the 99%, this show will have you SWELLING with 100% good ole’ American pride.
Starring Roxie Moxie and Sassy Delure
With special guests Gogo McGregor (St. Louis), Goldie Candela & Pearl Lux (The Jigglewatts, Austin), and Queertini Time (Austin).
Hosted by Sick (That Damned Band) as Uncle Sam.
at The Highball, Austin (21+ - Must have Valid ID to enter)
Tickets are $12 online, $15 at the door, $20 VIP
Wednesday, March 21st, 8:00PM
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This upcoming showcase is an homage to all things comic book, super hero, sci-fi, and fantasy. So come get your geek on Wed. March 21st at Antone’s. Doors at 8; show starts at 9. General Admission is $10. VIP tables are $100. VIP tables include *cocktail waitress *4 seats and a table *special gift bag *the best view of the show. We are proud to announce that this show is sponsored by Cindie’s, Austin Books and Comics, and Lembas Bakery. Emcee of the evening will be David Lampe. Hooping by Hypno-Cirque. Music by the Really Rottens.
Performances by:
- Delia Dread
- Ruby Rockit
- Roxie Moxie
- Head Over Heels Burlesque
- Riley Do Right
- Coco Lectric
- Sabra Johnson
- Sugar Von Tassels