Get Your Tease On at Ottawa's CAPITAL BURLESQUE EXPO

Stars of the local scene and a slew of talented burlesque performers from across North America are set to seduce Canada's Capital Region this Victoria Day long weekend. From May 19 to 21, the Capital Burlesque Expo 2017 will showcase the tantalizing, diverse and glamorous art of the tease in its third edition.

The weekend-long fest aims to educate, thrill and tease burlesque lovers, as well as the curious-minded, with a series of events that include workshops and performances, even a late-night party to keep the mood going after hours!

The Expo's Founder/Creative Director and Ottawa burlesque darling, Koston Kreme, and her dedicated team have been hard at work channeling their passion for the art form and their drive for further collaboration with national and International Artists, to produce an event that aims to educate as well as entertain. Ultimately, the team is thrilled to offer the public a chance to embrace what has been celebrated all over the world for more than a century now: an empowering, body-positive performance genre with roots in satire and parody, where artists of all shapes, sizes and backgrounds pour their hearts on stage through music, theatre, circus, comedy and glamour to entertain, thrill and excite with that perfect amount of tease.

For amateurs, enthusiasts and experts, the Expo is an opportunity to strengthen the local scene and bridge ties with the burlesque community at large, not to mention a rare occasion to watch but also learn from the best, through showcases and workshops right here at home! For the uninitiated, it's a perfect introduction into the world of burlesque and the classic experience of the original striptease/variety show.

Highlighting a range of styles from vintage naughty to darker sultry, grandiose glamour to silly and absurd, there's something for everyone at the Expo; an experience that will surely entice and entertain any crowd in the city!

SHOWS

Friday, May 19 (8 pm - 12 am)

Smoke n Garters

Fatboys Southern Smokehouse (34 Murray St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9M5) | 35$

Fatboys' fiery smokehouse -a strong supporter of the local burlesque scene since it opened in 2011-sets the stage for the Expo's opening event, designed to get audiences in the mood with a variety of dark and sultry performances!

Saturday, May 20 (7 pm - 11 pm)

Saturday Spectacle Supreme

École Secondaire Publique De La Salle (501 Old St Patrick Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8R3) | 45$

De La Salle's beautiful new theatre is the perfect setting for the most glamorous event of the Expo. The evening's lineup is filled with the largest scale acts of the weekend, starring West Coast Canadian burlesque superstar Lola Frost and the reigning Queen of Burlesque, Poison Ivory, all the way from New York!

Saturday, May 20 (10 pm - 2 am)

FLIRT! presents Capital Burlesque Expo After Dark

The Bourbon Room (400a Dalhousie St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9J9) | 7$

The official after party for Ottawa's Capital Burlesque Expo weekender! Festivities continue to go strong after hours with Ottawa's LGBTQ dance party, which will feature burlesque and aerial performances to the mix of tunes by FLIRT's resident DJ Zabber! Show starts at midnight and is hosted by Ottawa drag king Karter Banger.

Sunday, May 21 (11 am - 3 pm)

Great Canadian Tease Burlesque Brunch

Kinki Lounge Kitchen (41 York St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S7) | 30$

The closing event will have audiences laughing their stockings off with the silliest, most campy acts of the weekend! Celebrate the true definition of burlesque with a delicious brunch from Ottawa's kinkiest kitchen (meal included with ticket.)

WORKSHOPS

Saturday, May 20 (11:30 am - 4:30 pm)

Workshops from Capital Burlesque Expo and Dance With Alana

Carleton Athletics (1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6) | 10-12$ or 2 for 40$

In collaboration with Ottawa's most soulful studio, Dance with Alana, the Expo is excited to offer a range of workshops, discussions and lectures for all levels. Whip it, spin it, werk it and refine the art of the tease!

11:30 am - "Yes, But Where Is The Sex?" with Poison Ivory

12:30 pm - "Roaring 20s Charleston" with Ruby Moon

1:30 pm - "Beginner Floorwork" with Lola Frost

2:30 pm - "Heels and Hair!" with Pastel Supernova

3:30 pm - "Dance and Choreography" with Kage Wolfe

PRE-EXPO FUNDRAISERS

Tuesday, May 9 (8 pm - 2 am) | Rainbow Bistro (76 Murray St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 7B5) | 10-12$

An Evening of Sin "Capital Burlesque Expo" Fundraiser

The twice-monthly gathering of burlesque, drag, and variety entertainers, hosts a special Capital Burlesque Expo fundraising edition. Performances by Capital Tease and other local talent + prizes to be won, including tickets to shows & workshops at this year's Expo!

Sunday, May 14 (8 pm - 11 pm) | Kinki Lounge Kitchen (41 York St, Ottawa, Ontario K1N 5S7) | 10$

Lip Sync Battle - A Capital Burlesque Expo Fundraiser

A lip sync competition with multiple rounds of excitement and a chance to win cash prizes and more! Participants can enter by emailing info@capitalburlesqueexpo.com. There's a 10$ fee to enter and all proceeds go to the Expo.

Tickets and Weekend Passes on sale now!

capitalburlesqueexpo.com

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