Godzilla Heads West to Tease-O-Rama!

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I've packed my Godzilla costume. I have no idea if the lizard is going to make it in decent condition, but it's getting on that plane!

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Above: Godzilla in the Mojave at Exotic World. Photo by Whitney Ward.

I actually have a real Godzilla head mask, but it's not as funny.

"The Best of The Best in New Burlesque"

Announces TEASE-O-RAMA 2008!
Presented by
Zumanity™ – The Sensual Side of Cirque Du Soleil
In Association with Hustler Hollywood
Good Gals Inc. and BUST Magazine

The Brightest Stars in the Glittering Galaxy of burlesque return for "The Best of The Best in New Burlesque!" Jaw-dropping entertainment by night, "How to" classes by day! See the show this year—BE the show next year!

WOW!!! NEW THIS YEAR:
Tease-O-Rama is proud to partner with Zumanity™, The Sensual Side of Cirque du Soleil®. See a special performance from the sexy and seductive Las Vegas production of Zumanity™ at our Friday night showcase in San Francisco, October 3rd, 2008! Also…

THE BIG BOOK OF BURLESQUE MAKES ITS DEBUT!
Tease-O-Rama's annual official event program has now expanded to include the FIRST EVER guide to all things burlesque. This is THE sourcebook on burlesque today for fans, event producers, performers and interested observers! The Big Book Of Burlesque will be given on entry to all Tease-O-Rama attendees iat all events. It's Gals and Gags Galore! Old Fashioned burlesque as YOU like it! Ooh La La!

Thursday October 2nd
The Rickshaw Stop
Meet and Mingle Dance Party - Rub Elbows with the stars of Tease-O-Rama!
155 Fell Street, San Francisco CA
Doors 9pm (21+) $8

Friday October 3rd Saturday Oct 4th
Bimbo's 365 Club
1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco CA
Doors 7pm $40 general ticket per evening
$100 VIP ticket

Sunday, October 5th
TEASE-O-RAMA MOVIE NITE!!
The Cerrito Speakeasy Theater
10070 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, CA
Show 5PM (21+)
$10


** Daytime Classes at FORT MASON all day SATURDAY!! **
http://www.teaseorama.com

Comments

Ruby Fuerza AKA Lucille Brawl said…
The Rickshaw show last night was fantastic!!! I cant wait for the rest of the weekend....!
October 3, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Maxwell Wood said…
I'm glad the lizard survived the plane trip! The eyes were glowing red. Did it take a red-eye flight out? Haha! You're right, that head was really funny. Your performance was one of the highlights of Tease-O-Rama for me! Thank you!
October 6, 2008 at 5:31 AM
Jo Weldon's New York School of Burlesque Blog said…
Thank YOU Maxwell!

The eyes are made of Swarovski crystals, believe it or not--the color is Fire Opal, for any Swav Nerds out there.
October 7, 2008 at 1:07 PM
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