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Sunday, July 19, 2026
A two-hour burlesque FUNdraiser at the Newport Theater, the Chicago kickoff for the annual TasselsOff gathering. Expect tassel-twirling sets with an intermission, merch tables, and auction items, hosted by Honey Bee Rose and co-produced by Dahlia Fatale. The lineup features 2026 headliner RedBone alongside Vixen Violencia, Koda Pendants, and Tender Blossom. Proceeds are split between the TasselsOff Burlesque Summer Camp and the Trans Continental Pipeline, which helps trans and LGBT folks relocate from unsafe areas to Colorado. Doors at 2:30; pay-what-you-can.
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Sun, Jul 19
7 PM - 9 PM
The Newport Theater, Chicago
Burlesque-cabaret revue at the Newport Theater, Chicago, July 19-20.
Tue, Aug 4
8 PM - 12 AM
The Newport Theater, Chicago
Touring drag with Misty Rose Fields & Skarlette Demise at the Newport Theater, Chicago, Aug 5.
Sat, Aug 22
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
The Newport Theater, Chicago
Newcomer burlesque showcase at the Newport Theater, Chicago, Aug 22-23.
Fri, Aug 28
7 PM - 8:30 PM
The Newport Theater, Chicago
Burlesque revue at the Newport Theater, Chicago, Aug 29.
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