Spring and Summer 2019

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Cherie Sweetbottom as Septa Unella, photo by Stereo Vision Photography

 

Hello, friends!  It’s been a long winter but I’m coming out of hibernation to welcome spring with some exciting shows in North Carolina, Baltimore, and DC.  I’ve also added the summer shows on my calendar so you can save the dates.  Hope to see you!

Saturday, March 30, 2019: Official Playthrough After Party at CityBar Raleigh, 901 Tryon Hill Dr, Raleigh, NC.  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm, burlesque show 11:30 pm.

Monday, April 8, 2019: Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore: Game of Thrones at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD.  Doors 6 pm, start at 7 pm. 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

Friday, April 12, 2019: Naked Girls Reading DC presents Award Winning Science Fiction at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm.

Friday, May 3, 2019: Naked Girls Reading DC at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC

Sunday, June 16, 2019: Dark Side Burlesque Princess Bride Show at Franky Bradley’s, 1320 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA

Friday, June 21, 2019: Naked Girls Reading DC at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC

Friday, July 19, 2019: America the Game Show: F*CK YEAH! at Gala Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC

Saturday, July 20, 2019: America the Game Show: F*CK YEAH! at Gala Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC

Friday, July 26, 2019: America the Game Show: F*CK YEAH! at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD

Saturday, July 27, 2019: America the Game Show: F*CK YEAH! at Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD

 

House of Sweetbottom Holiday Cheer!

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House of Sweetbottom returns to the Black Cat on December 1st with cool blues, hot burlesque, and holiday cheer!  Join us for a cheeky classic burlesque show from some smokin’ local favorites, including the cabaret vocal stylings of award-winning DC singer/songwriter Maureen Andary!

But first…don’t miss DC Weirdo Show’s annual blasphemy show–all variety, no piety!

Friday, November 17, 2017: DC Weirdo Show presents Heretix! Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm; tickets $15 advance, $20 day of show.

Friday, December 1, 2017: House of Sweetbottom at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 9 pm, show 9:30 pm; tickets $15 advance, $17 day of show.

Saturday, December 2, 2017: Gogo dancing at The DarkSide Bar, 816 H St NE (2nd floor), Washington, DC.

Friday, December 15, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC Presents A Very Naked Holiday at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm.

Friday, December 29, 2017: Gogo dancing at The DarkSide Bar, 816 H St NE (2nd floor), Washington, DC.

Season’s Creepings!

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This is one of my favorite times of year, and I’m really excited about the spooky fun planned over the next few weeks.  I hope you’ll join me for one of these Halloween-themed shows!

Friday, October 20, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC Present Something Wicked at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  The 6th anniversary of Naked Girls Reading DC!  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3086196

Saturday, October 21, 2017: Addams Family Burlesque and Variety.  Your favorite spooky, kooky family as you’ve never seen them before, in Charm City at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St, Baltimore, MD.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1565987?utm_source=fbTfly&utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent

Friday, October 27, 2017: Scary Tales: A Grimm Night of Burlesque at Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scary-tales-a-grimm-night-of-burlesque-tickets-37998058215?aff=efbeventtix

Friday, November 17, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, November 18, 2017: Addams Family Values Staged Reading, Richmond, VA.  More to come!

Friday, December 1, 2017: House of Sweetbottom at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, December 15, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

 

 

 

New York Burlesque Festival!

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Greetings!!  I am incredibly excited to return to the New York Burlesque Festival this weekend!  I’ll be performing in the Premiere Party on Friday night at Brooklyn Bowl.  This line up is insane…if you are going to be anywhere near New York this weekend, I highly recommend checking out any of the festival shows to see some of the best burlesque performers in the world.  You will NOT be disappointed!  You’ll also see me in the audience at the Golden Pastie Awards on Sunday night, where I’m nominated for “Rear of the Year”!

Upcoming performances and appearances through December:

Friday, September 22, 2017: The New York Burlesque Festival Premiere Party at Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY.  Doors 6 pm, show 8 pm.  Tickets: https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1475605?_ga=2.75433362.1882867273.1493828531-1302986094.1493828501

Sunday, September 24, 2017: The New York Burlesque Festival Golden Pastie Awards at Highline Ballroom, 431 W 16th St, New York, NY.  Doors 6:30 pm, show 8 pm. Tickets: http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?eventId=7391295&pl=highline&dispatch=loadSelectionData&REFID=ag&utm_source=artist&utm_medium=eventlink&utm_campaign=golden%2Bpastiehttp://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1565987?utm_source=fbTfly&utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent

Saturday, September 30, 2017: Cosplay: Represent!  A panel on representation in cosplay at Westover Branch of Arlington Public Library, 1644 N McKinley Rd, Arlington, VA.  Panel is 1 pm – 2:30 pm.  Tickets: http://arlingtonva.libcal.com/event/3565723

Friday, October 20, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC Present Something Wicked at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  The 6th anniversary of Naked Girls Reading DC!  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3086196

Saturday, October 21, 2017: Addams Family Burlesque and Variety.  Your favorite spooky, kooky family as you’ve never seen them before, in Charm City at Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St, Baltimore, MD.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1565987?utm_source=fbTfly&utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent

Friday, October 27, 2017: The Rocky Horror Burlesque Show at Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-rocky-horror-burlesque-show-tickets-37998058215

Friday, November 17, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, November 18, 2017: Addams Family Values Staged Reading, Richmond, VA.  More to come!

Friday, December 1, 2017: House of Sweetbottom at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, December 15, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Whedonism, AwesomeCon, and Capital Fringe Festival

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I know, I know, I’m super late in updating my gig dates for June!  Things have been delightfully crazy, with lots of exciting shows on the horizon.  First up, this year not only marks six years of Whedonism: A Burlesque Tribute to Joss Whedon, but also the 20-year anniversary of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series.  To celebrate, this year’s Whedonism is all Buffy-themed.  We had a great show last weekend at the Black Cat in DC, and this Saturday the Slayers, Watchers, Scoobies, and Big Bads hit the road to the Ottobar in Baltimore.

Next, Naked Girls Reading DC returns to AwesomeCon with the panel we debuted last year, Nerdlesque: Bringing Fandom to the Burlesque Stage, thanks to the hard work of Alice Darling.  We had a full room and extremely positive responses last year, and we’re looking forward to bringing some new guests, including DC performer Buster Britches and Anja Keister from New York City, producer of D20 Burlesque and co-producer of the International Nerdlesque Festival (which I had the honor of performing in this year!).

Then I’m back with Astro Pop Events, the creators of the infamous Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club, for the riotous patriotic romp known as America The Game Show, in both DC and Baltimore the weekend before Independence Day.

Finally, I’m returning to Capital Fringe Festival with Eclectic Mayhem Productions’ modern burlesque reinterpretation of the first surrealist play, Tiresias’ Tits’.  Rehearsals are underway, and believe me when I say this show is completely ridiculous and strangely heartwarming.

Dates and info for these and other shows below!

Saturday, June 10, 2017: Whedonism VI: Buffy Slays, A Burlesque Tribute to Buffy the Vampire Slayer, at The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St, Baltimore, MD.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets and info: http://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1484215?utm_source=fbTfly&utm_medium=ampOfficialEvent

Friday, June 16, 2017: DC Weirdo Show Presents: Drive-In Movie! at The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-weirdo-show-presents-drive-in-movie-tickets-34801582470

Saturday, June 17, 2017: AwesomeCon Panel, Nerdlesque: Bringing Fandom to the Burlesque Stage, Walter E Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, Washington, DC.  Panel: 7:30 pm – 8:15 pm.  Tickets and info: http://awesome-con.com/

Friday, June 23rd, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC Presents 5th Annual Nerdettes at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm.  Tickets and info: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2988902

Saturday, June 24th, 2017: Fantastique: A Midsummer Strip! at Mobtown Ballroom, 861 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD. Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets and info: http://fantastique.bpt.me/

Friday, June 30th, 2017: Astro Pop Events presents America the Game Show: F*ck Yeah! at Gala Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  Show: 8 pm.  Tickets and info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/america-the-game-show-fck-yeah-tickets-34922894317?aff=efbeventtix

Saturday, July 1st, 2017: Astro Pop Events presents America the Game Show: F*ck Yeah! at the Creative Alliance, 3134 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD.  Show: 8 pm.  Special Sunday 1 pm Day Drinker’s Matinee.  Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1833100320343095/

Saturday, July 8th, 2017: Capital Fringe Festival: Eclectic Mayhem Productions presents Tiresias’ Tits at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC.  Show 9 pm.  http://eclecticmayhemproductions.com/project/tiresias-tits/

Thursday, July 13th, 2017: Capitol Fringe Festival: Eclectic Mayhem Productions presents Tiresias’ Tits at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC.  Show 9:15 pm.  http://eclecticmayhemproductions.com/project/tiresias-tits/

Friday, July 14th, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC presents Neil Gaiman at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Tickets: http://nakedgirlsreadingneilgaiman3.bpt.me/

Saturday, July 15th, 2017: D20 Burlesque Presents Joss Whedon Burleque at Parkside Lounge, 317 E. Houston St, New York, NY.  Tickets: http://whedonburlyq715.bpt.me/

Sunday, July 16th, 2017: Capital Fringe Festival: Eclectic Mayhem Productions presents Tiresias’ Tits at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC.  Show 2:45 pm.  http://eclecticmayhemproductions.com/project/tiresias-tits/

Tuesday, July 18th, 2017: Capital Fringe Festival: Eclectic Mayhem Productions presents Tiresias’ Tits at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC.  Show 5:15 pm.  http://eclecticmayhemproductions.com/project/tiresias-tits/

Friday, July 21st, 2017: Capital Fringe Festival: Eclectic Mayhem Productions presents Tiresias’ Tits at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC.  Show 8:15 pm.  http://eclecticmayhemproductions.com/project/tiresias-tits/

Saturday, July 22nd, 2017: Capital Fringe Festival: Eclectic Mayhem Productions presents Tiresias’ Tits at Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington, DC.  Show 7:00 pm.  http://eclecticmayhemproductions.com/project/tiresias-tits/

Friday, August 4th, 2017: Pastius Revelio: A Burlesque Tribute to Harry Potter at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, August 11th, 2017: Naked Girls Reading Presents the Internet at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, August 18th and Saturday, August 19th, 2017: Shamelessly Hot’s Dark Side (Pink Floyd Tribute) at Frame of Mind, 140 State St, West Columbia, SC.  Show: 8 pm.  Tickets: https://squareup.com/store/shamelessly-hot

Friday, September 8th, 2017: Naked Girls Reading at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

Friday, September 22, 2017: The New York Burlesque Festival Premiere Party at Brooklyn Bowl, 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY.   www.thenewyorkburlesquefestival.com

 

Performance Calendar

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Happy spring, darlings! I’m delighted to announce that for the second year in a row, I have been voted first runner-up in the Best Performance Artist category of Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2017 Reader’s Poll. I’m honored–thank you to all of you who voted!! Check out all the winners here: http://legacy.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofdc/poll/artsandentertainment/2017/best-performance-artist

There are so many great things coming up over the next few months. I hope to see you at one or more of them!

Cheers,

Cherie

Saturday, April 8th, 2017: Titanic Event at Encore Retirement Community, Ellicott City, MD

Tuesday, April 11th, 2017: Lagunitas Brewery event at RFD Washington, 810 7th St NW, Washington, DC, part of the Craft Brewers Conference 2017 festivities. 9 pm. http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html

Thursday, April 13th, 2017: Ragtime Stomp with Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band at Bossa Bistro & Lounge, 2463 18th St NW, Washington, DC. Show at 10 pm, $5 at the door: http://bossadc.com/events/tongue-in-cheek/

Friday, April 28th, 2017: The Nerdlesque Festival Grand Premiere, The Marlin Room at historic Webster Hall, 125 11th St, New York, NY. Tickets and information: http://www.thenerdlesquefest.com

Saturday, May 6th, 2017: WomanHouse–Girls Aren’t Funny at The Crown, 1910 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD. Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm, tickets $12 advance, $15 at the door: https://tinyurl.com/WomanHouse3

Saturday, May 20th, 2017: House of Sweetbottom Burlesque Revue at Mobtown Ballroom, 861 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD. Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm; advance tickets $15 general admission, $20 VIP (guaranteed seating first two rows); day of show tickets $17 GA, $25 VIP: https://mobtownballroom.com/event/show/1267

Friday, May 26th, 2017: Americana, Burlesque, and Sideshow Festival Friday Fandom Show at The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC. Tickets $20: http://www.absfest.com/schedule/

Saturday, June 3rd, 2017: The Evil League of Ecdysiasts presents Whedonism VI: Buffy Slays: A Tribute to Buffy the Vampire Slayer at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC. Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm, tickets $15 advance, $17 day of show, $20 VIP (guaranteed seating first two rows): http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/burlesque.html

Saturday, June 10th, 2017: Whedonism VI: #BuffySlays20: Baltimore edition. More to come!

Performance Calendar

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As we slog through these last few weeks of winter, I’ve got a couple of things coming up that I am supremely excited about!  In addition to all of these fantastic shows, I’m pleased to announce that my Septa Unella act has been selected for the 2017 Nerdlesque Festival in New York City April 28th – 30th!  From the website:

“Created in 2014, this festival showcases the best in nerdlesque from across the planet! As the popularity of nerd-friendly burlesque and cabaret rises daily, this festival aims to encourage and foster the development of nerdlesque as an art form and a community.”

Sweet!

Also, after taking a hiatus through 2016, my House of Sweetbottom classic burlesque and live music show returns to the Black Cat on May 19th and December 1st!  I am so excited about the talent I’m bringing to DC for this show, and I hope you’ll join us for one or both!

Cheers,

Cherie

Saturday, March 4, 2017: IT’S a Monty Python burlesque show at Gottwald Playhouse at Dominion Arts Center, 600 E Grace St, Richmond, VA.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2229017/

Saturday, March 18, 2017: Twisted Knickers Burlesque with Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band at The State Theatre, 220 N. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA.  Doors 7 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: http://www.thestatetheatre.com/events/e1979.xml?f_date=3%2F18%2F2017

Friday, March 24, 2017: Naked Girls Reading DC Presents Sci-Fi/Fantasy at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm. http://nakedgirlsreadingscifi-fan.bpt.me/

Saturday, April 1, 2017: Burlesque Brunch with Tongue in Cheek Jazz Band at Germano’s Piattini and Cabaret, 300 S High St, Baltimore, MD.  Doors 12 pm; show 1 pm.  Tickets: http://www.instantseats.com/index.cfm?r=F7C3&fuseaction=buy.event&eventID=0AB595CA-B19F-6CD8-AFA56D7089B8312A

April 28th, 2017: The Nerdlesque Festival Grand Premiere, The Marlin Room at historic Webster Hall, 125 11th St, New York, NY.  Tickets and information: http://www.thenerdlesquefest.com

May 19, 2017: House of Sweetbottom Burlesque Revue at The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  More to come!

 

Performance Calendar

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Friday, February 4, 2017:  Go-go dancing at Variete at The Crown, 1910 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD.  Doors 8 pm, show 9 pm.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2769130

Saturday, February 25, 2017: DC Distiller’s Festival Session 3 (8 pm – 10 pm).  Tickets: http://www.dcdistillersfest.com

Friday, March 24, 2017: Naked Girls Reading at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Doors 10 pm, show 10:30 pm.

Washington City Paper Best of DC 2017 Reader’s Poll

Hello fans and friends!  I appreciate your support throughout the year, and I would love to have your vote for the Best Performance Artist category in Washington City Paper’s Best of DC 2017 Reader’s Poll!  Click below to vote.  Thank you in advance!!

http://legacy.washingtoncitypaper.com/bestofpoll/widgets/show/1/?nominee_id=6084

Happy New Year!!

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Now that 2016 is behind us at last, I am ready to start 2017 off right!  I am absolutely thrilled to be joining the cast of Astro Pop Events’ Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club this year.  I have been a huge fan of this show, and of Astro Pop Events in general, for years, and I can’t even tell you how ecstatic and honored I am to be a part of EBFC!  Two words: dream gig!  If you haven’t seen EBFC, now in its seventh iteration, you’re in for a treat.  This knock-out production features seven elaborately staged bouts, Elvis-themed burlesque, and below-the-belt commentary from co-hosts “Elvis” and “Kittie Glitter.”

But that’s not all: I’m performing in a brand new burlesque revue in Annapolis, Maryland, co-producing and performing in a burlesque and variety tribute to the Addams Family, and joining Blacklist Burlesque in Richmond for a Queen tribute.  All in the first couple weeks of the year!  Later in the month (on Inauguration Day, no less!), Naked Girls Reading returns with the ever-popular January erotica show.  Beautiful naked women reading erotica on stage?  Whew!  Let’s get into the details, shall we?

Friday, January 6, 2017 and Saturday January 7, 2017:  Elvis’ Birthday Fight Club 2017 at GALA Hispanic Theatre, 3333 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elvis-birthday-fight-club-2017-tickets-29751167543?aff=affiliate1

Thursday, January 12, 2017: Les Folies Derriere: A Cheeky Burlesque Revue at Metropolitan Kitchen and Lounge, 169 West St, Annapolis, MD. Tickets: http://metropolitanannapolis.com/event/les-folies-derriere-burlesque-show/?instance_id=36126

Friday, January 13, 2017: The Addams Family Burlesque and Variety at The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  Tickets: http://addamsfamilyburlesque.eventbrite.com

Saturday, January 14, 2017: Burlesque Rhapsody: A Tribute to Queen at Dominion Arts Center, 600 E. Grace St, Richmond, VA.  Tickets: http://www.etix.com/ticket/p/2455210

Friday, January 20, 2017: Naked Girls Reading presents Come Into My Parlor (erotica) at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://nakedgirlsreadingerotica17.bpt.me/