Spring and Summer 2019

Septa Unella

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

 

Upcoming Shows

Al Night Long: A Burlesque Tribute to Weird Al Yankovic at The Ottobar in Baltimore, MD on June 5, 2015.  Flyer by Steven Warrick

Al Night Long: A Burlesque Tribute to Weird Al Yankovic at The Ottobar in Baltimore, MD on June 5, 2015. Flyer by Steven Warrick

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Friday, May 15, 2015: Naked Girls Reading Presents Ladies’ Choice at the DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1476555

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Saturday, May 16, 2015: It Puts The Pasties On The Skin: A Burlesque Tribute to Villains at The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1530882

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Sunday, May 17, 2015: Gilded Lily Burlesque and House of Sweetbottom present Instrumental Tease: Burlesque, Brunch, and LIVE Music featuring Jonny Grave & the Tombstones at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD. Tickets $20 at the door for brunch, burlesque, and live music.

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Sunday, May 24, 2015: 2015 ABSfest: Americana Burlesque & Sideshow Festival in Asheville, NC.  Sunday Burlesque Brunch Show at The Grey Eagle, 185 Clingman Ave, Asheville, NC.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1085344

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Friday, May 29, 2015: The Philadelphia Burlesque Festival 2015 at Plays and Players Theatre, 1714 Delancey St, Philadelphia, PA.  Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1434659

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Saturday, May 30, 2015: La Boum Brunch at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Sunday, May 30, 2015: La Boum Boum Room at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Friday, June 5, 2015: The Evil League of Ecdysiasts presents Al Night Long: A Burlesque Tribute to Weird Al Yankovic The Ottobar, 2549 N. Howard St, Baltimore, MD.  Tickets on sale May 1, 2015 at 10 am: http://www.theottobar.com/index.cfm?action=events

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Friday, June 12, 2015: Naked Girls Reading at the DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.

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Friday, June 19, 2015: The Evil League of Ecdysiasts presents Whedonism: A Burlesque Tribute to Joss Whedon at The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.

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Saturday, June 20, 2015: D20 Burlesque Tribute to Joss Whedon at Parkside Lounge, 317 East Houston St, Manhattan, New York, NY.

Upcoming Shows

I’ve posted a couple of new videos, including a new one of my infamous Honey Badger act.  Have a look!  And while you’re at it, here are places you can see me performing and teaching over the next couple of months!

 

Friday, February 27, 2015: Under the Sheets Comedy, Burlesque, and Variety at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/burlesque2.html

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Saturday, February 28, 2015: La Boum Boum Room at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Friday, March 6, 2015: House of Sweetbottom Blues & Burlesque Revue at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/burlesque4.html

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Saturday, March 7, 2015: La Boum Brunch at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Saturday, March 7, 2015: Birthday Buddha at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  https://birthdaybuddha.eventbrite.com

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Friday, March 13, 2015: Naked Girls Reading Mythology at the DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.

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Sunday, March 15, 2015: TEACHING: Good Help is Hard to Find: Savvy Stage Kittening at Studio Holliday at Anacostia Arts Center, 1231 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DChttp://www.studioholliday.com/#!budding-burlesque-beauties/c1fcr

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Saturday, March 21, 2015: Jonny Grave’s Juke Joint Blues Revue at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.blackcatdc.com/schedule.html

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Sunday, March 22, 2015: House of Sweetbottom Burlesque at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/1280099

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Saturday, March 28, 2015: La Boum Boum Room at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Friday, April 3, 2015: The Evil League of Ecdysiasts presents Al Night Long: A Burlesque & Variety Tribute to Weird Al Yankovic at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  http://www.blackcatdc.com/schedule.html

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Sunday, April 12, 2015: La Boum Brunch at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Friday, April 17, 2015: Naked Girls Reading at the DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.

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Saturday, April 18, 2015: Glit-O-Rama Presents For The Love of BBC at The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.

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Saturday, April 25, 2015: La Boum Boum Room at L’Enfant Cafe, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC. http://www.lenfantcafe.com/

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Upcoming Shows

Saturday, October 5, 2013: The Monsters Ball at Chief Ike’s Mambo Room, 1725 Columbia Rd NW, Washington, DC.  Hosted by Buster Britches, with Cherie Sweetbottom, Reverend Valentine, Candy del Rio, Indiana’s Jewels, Dahlia Darling, Anna Steasya, Maki Rolle, and stage kitten Lotta Sparxxx.  Doors at 7 pm, how at 8 pm, $10 at the door, 21+.  http://www.chiefikes.com/

Friday, October 11, 2013: Best of Burlesque(er): Hedwig vs. Rocky Capitol City Showcase at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  Hosted by Dainty Dandridge and Dutch Oven, with Dr. Ginger Snapz, Dick Jones, Cherie Sweetbottom, and Cockadoodle Dandy & James Fondle of the Sparkle Bois.  First show: doors at 8:45 pm, show at 9:30 pm.  Second show: doors at 11 pm, show at 11:30 pm.  Tickets: $12 advance/$15 day of show. http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/burlesque2.html

Saturday, October 12, 2013: La Boum Brunch at L’Enfant Café, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Reservation only–book at www.laboumbrunch.com.

Friday, October 25, 2013:  Boogie Down & Take Off: Halloween!!! at Ortlieb’s Lounge, 847 N. 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA.  Hosted by Danny Borneo, with music by St. James & the Apostles, sideshow by Reggie Bugmuncher, and burlesque by Cherie Sweetbottom and Holly Ween.  Doors at 10 pm, show at 11 pm, $8 at the door.  http://www.ortliebsphilly.com/

Saturday, October 26, 2013: Naked Ghouls Reading at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  With Cherokee Rose, GiGi Holliday, and Cherie Sweetbottom.  Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the door.  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/482795

Thursday, October 31, 2013: The 2013 Halloween Circus with Jonny Grave & the Tombstones at The Black Cat Mainstage, 1811 14th St NW, Washington DC.  With Miss Shevaughn & Yuma Wray, Sean K. Preston & the Loaded Pistols, burlesque from Cherie Sweetbottom and GiGi Holliday, sideshow from Moloch’s Midway, hosted by Brandon Wetherbee.  Doors at 8 pm, tickets $10 advance, $12 day of show, 21+.  http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/mardi-gras.html

Friday, November 1, 2013: EPIC WIN Burlesque goes to Washington, DC! at The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC.  Hosted by Nelson Lugo, with Dangrrr Doll, Topher Bousquet, Mr. Gorgeous, Cherie Sweetbottom, and stage kitten Ellie Quinn.  Two shows: Doors at 8:45 pm and 11 pm, shows at 9:15 pm and 11:30 pm.  Tickets $10 advance, $15 day of show, 21+  http://www.blackcatdc.com/schedule.html

Saturday, November 16, 2013: Naked Girls Reading presents Neil Gaiman at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  With Cherokee Rose, GiGi Holliday, and Cherie Sweetbottom.

Sunday, November 17, 2013: Barbarellesque at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD.  Compound Productions 50/50 is proud to present Barbarellesque, an ecdysiast theatrical experience!  Starring Cherie Sweetbottom, Swami YoMahmi, Maria Bella, Buster Britches, Sunny Sighed, Mr. Gorgeous, Kay Sera, and Missy Aggravation, with Kitty Bermuda, Mourna Handful, GiGi Holliday, Melody Magpie, Cherie Nuit, and Valeria Voxx.  Limited VIP seating $20 (advance only); general admission pre-sale $12/day of show $15. http://www.barbarellesque.com/.

Saturday, December 7, 2013: La Boum Brunch at L’Enfant Café, 2000 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  Reservation only–book at www.laboumbrunch.com.

Friday, December 13, 2013: Naked Girls Reading: Solstice at DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC.  With Cherokee Rose, GiGi Holliday, and Cherie Sweetbottom.

Saturday, January 25, 2013:  Richmond Burlesque Revue in Richmond, VA.

Upcoming Shows

Dr Sketchys Baltimore (07082013)

Monday, July 8, 2013: Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School: Baltimore at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD.  Doors at 6, start at 7.  18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.  Show up early to get a good seat. $10 at the door, $8 if you buy online more than 24 hours in advance: http://bit.ly/13mVlvM.

 

PrettyinPasties

Friday, July 12, 2013: Pretty in Pasties: A Burlesque Tribute to the Movies of the 1980’s at The State Theatre, 220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA.  A Mourna Handful Production, with Maria Bella, Mab Just Mab, Cherie Sweetbottom, Missy Aggravation, DDP Drill Team, Mourna Handful, and emcee Hot Todd Lincoln. Doors @ 8:00pm,
show @ 9:00pm.   Advance tickets $12/$15 day of show:
http://www.thestatetheatre.com/events/e1665.xml?f_date=7%2F12%2F2013

 

TK La Belle Epoque by Zach Morehouse

Friday, July 19, 2013: Twisted Knickers Burlesque presents La Belle Epoque at the Yellow Sign Theatre, 1726 N. Charles St, Baltimore, MD.  With Tapitha Kix, Beaujolais Nouveau, emcee Hot Todd Lincoln, stage kitten Valeria Voxx, Ruby Rockafella, Cherie Sweetbottom, Dainty Dandridge, Cherie Nuit, Bunny Vicious, Maki Rolle, and Kitty Bermuda.  Doors at 8:30 pm, show at 9:30 pm.  Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Tickets via Brown Paper Tickets:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/414418

 

HTL House of Weird

Friday, July 26, 2013: Hot Todd Lincoln’s House of Weird at the Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  With Swami YoMahmi, Cherokee Rose, Cherie Sweetbottom, Kiki Allure, Alyssum Pohl, and host Hot Todd Lincoln.  Doors at 8:30 pm, show at 10 pm, tickets $10.

Friday, August 2, 2013: Whedonism II: The 2nd Annual Burlesque Tribute to Joss Whedon, Baltimore edition, at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD.  Presented by the Evil League of Ecdysiasts, with Reverend Valentine, Cherokee Rose, Mourna Handful, Kay Sera, Missy Aggravation, Harry Como, and the evildoers themselves, Cherie Sweetbottom and GiGi Holliday.  Two shows: first show, doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm; 2nd show, doors at 10 pm, show at 10:30 pm.  VIP tickets (presale only, guaranteed seating in first two rows) $15, general admission $12 advance, $15 day of show.  Tickets and more information:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/403650

Friday, August 16, 2013: Naked Girls Reading DC presents So You Want To Be A Naked Girl? at DC Arts Center, Washington, DC.

Saturday, August 31, 2013: The Evil League of Ecdysiasts presents Pastius Revelio!: A Burlesque Tribute to Harry Potter at the Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.

NYBF 2013

The 11th Annual New York Burlesque Festival, September 26th – 29th, 2013, at various venues in New York City, NY.

Upcoming Shows

Taken at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC by Richard Just.

Taken at the Howard Theatre in Washington, DC by Richard Just.

Friday, June 21, 2013:  An American Rock and Roll Revival with Jonny Grave and the Tombstones at Tropicalia, 2001 14th St NW (lower level), Washington, DC.  With GiGi Holliday and Cherie Sweetbottom.  Show at 8 pm, cover $5.  http://www.tropicaliadc.com/

Friday, June 28, 2013: Grab My Junk! Burlesque Game show at The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC.  Hosted by Jonny Porkpie (Burlesque Mayor of NYC) and Donny Vomit (Strange For Hire), starring Jo “Boobs” Weldon (author of The Burlesque Handbook and Headmistress of the New York School of Burlesque) and DC’s own Cherie Sweetbottom, with stage kitten Bunny Buxom.  Doors at 7:30 pm, show at 9 pm.  Tickets and information: http://www.grabmyjunk.net/

Saturday, July 6, 2013: Naked Girls Reading DC Presents Love Bites at DC Arts Center, Washington, DC.  Doors at 9:30 pm, show at 10 pm.  www.nakedgirlsreading.com

Monday, July 8, 2013: Dr. Sketchy’s Baltimore at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD.

Friday, July 12, 2013: Pretty in Pasties: A Burlesque Tribute to the Movies of the 1980’s at The State Theatre, 220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA.  A Mourna Handful Production, with Maria Bella, Mab Just Mab, Cherie Sweetbottom, Missy Aggravation, DDP Drill Team, Mourna Handful, and emcee Hot Todd Lincoln.  http://www.thestatetheatre.com/index.xml

Friday, August 2, 2013: Whedonism II: The 2nd Annual Burlesque Tribute to Joss Whedon, Baltimore edition, at The Windup Space, 12 W. North Ave, Baltimore, MD.  Presented by the Evil League of Ecdysiasts, with Reverend Valentine, Cherokee Rose, Mourna Handful, Kay Sera, Missy Aggravation, Harry Como, and the evildoers themselves, Cherie Sweetbottom and GiGi Holliday.  Two shows: first show, doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm; 2nd show, doors at 10 pm, show at 10:30 pm.  VIP tickets (presale only, guaranteed seating in first two rows) $15, general admission $12 advance, $15 day of show.  Tickets and more information:  http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/403650