- 1. “This Is Burlesque”
Opens October 18 at Corio Supper Club
The cheeky downtown drag king Murray Hill hosts this newish venue’s run of weekend shows, featuring the tap-dancing Helen Pontani (performing solo and with her in-demand group the World-Famous Pontani Sisters), Mark Morris–trained “tassel twirler” Peekaboo Pointe, and others.
- 2. “Balls!”
October 19 at Collective: Unconscious
Ribald local act Pinchbottom Burlesque (which appeared in this magazine’s “Best of New York” this year) presents a themed night of striptease, dancing, and comedy courtesy of performers Nasty Canasta, Jonny Porkpie, Clams Casino, and their saucy cohorts.
Clothing Optional
If you’re looking to explore a new scene, skip the madness of CMJ in favor of a bawdy burlesque show.
Email
PrintAdvertising
Most Popular Stories
Most Commented
Last 24 Hours
- Daniel Radcliffe Aces Interview With Terrified 11-Year-Old Reporter
- PC and Jessie Barred From Vodka Party for Being Underage
- Jessica Szohr’s Gossip Girl Piñata Shorts
- Michelle Obama Wears a Designer Veil to Meet the Pope
- Lara Stone Is Couture Fashion Week’s Top Model
- Topshop’s Fall Collection Lands in Stores
- In Defense of Narcissism
- Song of the Summer: Michael Jackson Rarities, Remixes, Covers and More!
- Michael Jackson News Takes a Darker Turn As Autopsy Results Are Released [Updated]
- So How Come Justin Timberlake Was a No-show at Michael Jackson’s Funeral?
Most Viewed
Last 24 Hours
- Daniel Radcliffe Aces Interview With Terrified 11-Year-Old Reporter
- Michael Jackson News Takes a Darker Turn As Autopsy Results Are Released [Updated]
- Obama Maybe Not As Pervy As Advertised
- PC and Jessie Barred From Vodka Party for Being Underage
- 2009 Summer Guide
- Song of the Summer: Michael Jackson Rarities, Remixes, Covers and More!
- Fashion Designers and Labels Guide
- Model Manual
- In Defense of Narcissism
- Fug Girls: What Would We Give for Couture?
Most Emailed
Last 24 Hours
- Investors Salivate Over Private Sample-Sale Sites
- Daniel Radcliffe Aces Interview With Terrified 11-Year-Old Reporter
- The NYC Reality Freak Show
- The Neighborhood Below
- Fantasy Island. Seven Minutes From Downtown.
- Motorino May Take Una Pizza Napoletana Space
- Obama Maybe Not As Pervy As Advertised
- Social Networks Help Republican Racism Go Viral
- PC and Jessie Barred From Vodka Party for Being Underage
- Astronauts Are So Hot Right Now
Albert Camus and Literary Obsession 
True Blood's Guilty, Addictive Appeal
Brüno Takes Aim at Homophobia 
Summer Food, Drinks, and Outdoor Events
Views, Biking, Art, and More at Governors Island
Marea's Lofty Ambitions and Luxurious Seafood 
Three Make-Ahead Summer Party Menus 
Why Does Ruth Madoff Inspire Such Hate?
Pedro Espada's Constituency of One
NYC Prep Turns New York Into a Joke
Our Annual Guide to Summer in the City
