upcoming events.
Bongga Burlesque!
October is Filipino-American History Month!
Owner of Dusk/Dawn Productions, Bebe Demure, is thrilled to be teaming up with her cousin, Saffron Soleil, to bring you Bongga Burlesque! a burlesque variety revue featuring a sensational cast of all Filipinx performers.
Saturday, October 21st
Gallery5, Richmond VA
Join us for a night of fun, entertainment, and culture as we celebrate the legacy of Filipinxs and Fil-Ams!
Performances by:
Annie
Bebe Demure
Curly Bright
Maja Jera
Saffron Soleil
And special guests - Lady Mabuhay & Grandma Fun!
The Nerdvana II Experience
Make it stand out
Hey Nerds, we’re back!
That’s right! The Nerdlesque Festival is teaming up with Flying V to bring you THE NERDVANA EXPERIENCE II. Join us September 22-24 for a celebration of radical nerdiness; three unique events, two workshops, and one unforgettable weekend. Curated by award winning cosplayer and performance artist Maki Roll; each event is designed to leave you reeling with a new appreciation for pop culture, live art, and alternative nightlife.
Afrotease: The 7th Anniversary
**GOGO APPEARANCE
Celebrating the seven year anniversary, Venessa Chevelle brings Afrotease back to the Gallery 5 stage after another exciting year!
Making its debut in September 2016, Afrotease has become a nationwide name! Being Richmond's longest running burlesque show spotlighting talented performers of color from all over, Venessa Chevelle is pleased to bring her baby back to the masses. Don't miss your chance to see what is in store for this spectacular event!
Get your dollars ready!
Venessa Chevelle Presents Afrotease The 7th Anniversary
200 W Marshall St
September 16th
Doors at 8 Show at 9
$20 in advance $25 at the door
With performances by :
Crystal Black
Twirlisha Devine
Jo'Rie Tigerlily
Ryatt Flair
Cami Oh
Sasha Nyte
and Mecca Mwah
* ASL Interpreted
Gallery5 is a 501c3 non profits arts organization devoted to engaging communities through the arts Your purchase helps fuel our mission!
For more information please visit www.gallery5arts.org. All sales are final, no refunds.
Accessibility info: the venue is accessible and has accessible single person genderless restrooms.
Parking info: there is street parking only. Get there early to ensure a spot near the venue. There are a couple accessible spots within a block of the venue.
GalaxyCon Richmond with MyGeekGlory
My first con as a Deity with MyGeekGlory!
Swing by our booth to say hello to me and my fellow Deities. You won't want to miss the chance to purchase some of our awesome prints and other merch, and you can have them signed by us personally. It's the perfect way to show off your love for your favorite God or Goddess and add to or start your collection of MyGeekGlory memorabilia.
But the fun doesn't stop there! Stick around for our late-night Nerdlesque show (for 18+ only). Get ready to be mesmerized by our tantalizing and sultry performances featuring performers dressed up as characters from your favorite fandoms! See you there!
Bebe’s Schedule
Friday
2:30pm - 5:30pm: MyGeekGlory booth (Booth #TBA)
6:45pm - 7:30pm: Nerds Guide to Dating Panel (E23A-B)
11:15pm: MyGeekGlory Nerdlesque show (MainStage)
Saturday
3:30pm - 7:30pm: MyGeekGlory booth (Booth #TBA)
9:15pm - 10pm: Cosplaying for Burlesque Panel* (E25A-B)
11:45pm - 12:30pm: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Ask an Adult Cosplay Model (E24A-B)
Sunday
10:30am - 2pm: MyGeekGlory booth (Booth #TBA)
*pending available panel space
Brews & Burlesque: Comedy Edition
Introducing “Brews & Burlesque” - a new burlesque and variety performance revue at Golden Cactus Brewing.
Get ready for some laughs and fun with our hilarious cast performing routines that all incorporate comedy and humor!
The Yarnival
Three nights of Yarn, John Howie JR & The Rosewood Bluff, Wilson Springs Hotel, Lord Nelson, Adam’s Plastic Pond, The Dune Dogs, Jenny Marie McAdams, Mink's Miracle Medicine, Zuzu's Hot 5, Dai Andrews- Master of mind over body, Christophe Fox- Mentalist, Fluidity Fire and DanceTroupe, The Amazing Larry Vee, Live Burlesque and Arielist, and more to come….
Members Only Boylesque
NYC’s queer boylesque company. Milo Pony + Twinky Boots highlight diverse entertainers inside and outside the binary.
Nurse Bettie Burlesque NYC
We are excited to bring back the longest running weekly burlesque show in New York City! Limited tickets are being offered so it's recommended to buy them a week in advance. Tickets are $20.00 with a 2 drink minimum.
We’re Really Not Okay (We Promise) A Burlesque Tribute to MCR
Look alive, sunshine. Three cheers for sweet entertainment! This is the story of some butts, some rhinestones, and the corpses of a thousand empty wallets. Come one, come all to this sexy affair…as we pay tribute to the music and artistic works of MCR through burlesque and variety.