Kick-off the festivities on Friday,February 11th with Velvet Valentine,an evening of decadent dining,spirited cocktails,and sensual entertainment courtesy of Philadelphia-based vocalist and composer V.Shayne Frederick. Attendees can expect to be captivated by a breathtaking burlesque ensemble from local starlets Victoria Reno, HoneyTree EvilEye, and Josie Soul Star,followed by an after-party led by a local DJ spinning vinyl.Tickets to Velvet Valentine are $15/person. Doors will open at 7 pm and the show will start promptly at 7:30 pm.
On Saturday,February 12 at 8 pm, Franky Bradley presents V’Day, a Valentine-themed riff on Beyoncé’s B’Day album rife with burlesque performances from Mz Peaches and Daught Ladell, hosted by Philadelphia-based Drag Queen Vinchelle. Fans of Beyoncé can enjoy extravagant performances set to the beat of the B’Day album from start to finish. Tickets are $10/person.
Closing out the weekend-long series of spirited events is Le Petite Mort:A Dark Burlesque Experience on Sunday, February 13 at 8 pm.Hosted by the sensational Sophie Sucre, attendees can celebrate Galentine’s Day or a pre-Valentine’s Day with a night of sultry and elaborate burlesque from a bevy of Philadelphia’s finest performers including Lelu Lenore, Foxworth Vorn, Miss V., Nirvana Noire, and more. VIP packages ($100/person)include front row seats,a private table for two,locally-sourced chocolates,and a complimentary bottle of Champagne.General admission is $20/person.
