What we’re about
A group for fans of the variety arts in the DC/MD/VA area! Your admins are local burlesque/variety performers and producers who are tapped into all the best novelty shows the area has to offer. We'll host outings to some of DC's most outrageous entertainment, keep you informed about related events and classes, and show you one hell of a good time!
If you've been curious about going to a burlesque show but are nervous to go it alone, let us be your wingpeople. We'll induct you into the fine art of dollars and hollers and introduce you to a whole community of your kind of people.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Glitter Ball 2024The Creative Alliance, Baltimore, MD
https://creativealliance.org/event/glitter-ball-2024/
### Glitter Ball returns to Creative Alliance! An event so dazzling, you may need to wear eye protection!
### Brought to you by local burlesque powerhouse Ruby Rockafella and production queen Phaedra Phox, Glitter Ball is a celebration of everything that glitters, shimmers, and shines! This explosion of sparkle features TWO stages of burlesque and variety entertainment, headlined by NYC’s own “Sin in an Hourglass,” Medianoche; a Sparkle Market with jewelry, hair flowers, and more; photo ops with stunning backdrops; and a glimmering dance party to finish out the extravaganza. Both bars are open throughout the night, serving flashy cocktails and mocktails!
Starring Ruby Rockafella, London St. Juniper, Meghan Vu, Flame Cynders, Carmen Parcelli, Mx. Pucks A’Plenty, Rosie Beret, Saffron Soleil, Bebe Demure, Ruby Spruce, Saymo Saymo, and Bearcat Betty! Hosted by Ego Von Hubris and Venessa Chevelle and with stage panthers Mira Sweet Gamine and Morticia Atoms! Dance party tunes by DJ Miro!
Not sure what to wear? Check out our Pinterest for ideas! The Sparkle Market includes accessory vendors, a glitter closet, hair tinsel, and more ways to embellish yourself! We’ve also planned three themed areas throughout the venue to inspire your special lewk:- Hollywood Glam: gold and crystal Art Deco extravagance
- Winter Wonderland: icicles, tinsel, and Northern Lights
- Rainbow Prism: glitter in every color you can imagine
Ticket Options
There are several ticket options to choose from!
Marquee Ticket: $25/$20 members
The Marquee Ticket includes pop-up performances on the second stage in the Marquee Lounge and access to the Sparkle Market, photo ops, and dance party.
All-Access Ticket $40/$35 members
The All-Access Ticket includes everything that the Marquee Ticket offers PLUS access to the Main Stage show in the Theater.
SOLD OUT! | VIP Table for 4 $160/$150 members
This level includes All-Access Tickets for 4 people, a bottle of bubbles, and reserved VIP seating at a table for the Main Stage show.
Virtual Viewing $15
Not able to make it in person? Enjoy the Main Stage show from the comfort of your own home! Due to streaming limitations, this ticket does NOT include performances held on the second stage.
Schedule
6:30: Marquee Lounge and Sparkle Market Open (come early to get hair tinsel or body glitter and peruse the vendors)
7:30: Main Stage Show in Theater Begins (doors open at 7)
8:30: Main Stage Intermission, Pop-Up Performances begin in Marquee Lounge
9:00: Main Stage Show Resumes
10:00: Main Stage Show Ends, Pop-Up Performances begin in Marquee Lounge
10:30-Midnight: Dance Party in Theater
About Medianoche
Burlesque superstar Medianoche has charmed audiences throughout the U.S. and almost every continent, including select venues in Canada, Chile, Singapore, Hong Kong, Russia, and throughout Europe. Medianoche has been featured for nine years running in 21st Century Burlesque’s list of Top 50 Burlesque Performers worldwide. She was awarded the prestigious title of Miss Exotic World at the Burlesque Hall of Fame in Las Vegas. Medianoche continues to bring her unique brand of tease everywhere she goes, including a stage near you!
About Jacqueline Boxx
Jacqueline has headlined and been featured in burlesque festivals across the world, including Vienna, Adelaide, Montreal, Minneapolis, and New York City. She has performed multiple times at The Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender in Las Vegas, becoming the first performer to ever compete in a wheelchair for a title at the Tournament of Tease. Jacqueline has also taught burlesque workshops and lectured on panels about mindful movement and adaptive performance across the country. Her decades of experience include training in ballet, swing dance, bellydance, aerial arts, clowning, musical theater, and more. Jacqueline Boxx is a founding member and core instructor of Essential Tease, a transformative burlesque class series.
About Ruby Rockafella
Ruby Rockafella is an award-winning burlesque performer who has been performing, teaching, and producing burlesque experiences for over a decade in Baltimore and surrounding areas. Ruby is a founding member and core instructor of Baltimore’s continually sold out Essential Tease, a transformative burlesque class series, founded in 2016. While she appreciates the classic nature of burlesque, she also adores weirdness, the grotesque, silliness, and pushing the boundaries of what is considered sexy and stageworthy. Her acts range from lovely to bizarre, always leaving the audience wondering what they just witnessed. Ruby, like any precious stone, loves to shine. She also likes to put shiny things on her crotch. Brightest Young Things says she “oozes silent charisma!” See for yourself as this little gem steals your heart with a surprisingly delightful mix of classic moves and a hint of the seductively strange.
