When you ’re in the mode to be teased , but you require something a fleck more theatrical than you ’ll find at the local slip club , there ’s only one solution : a burlesque show .
LA ’s home to many gifted performing artist , some of whom twist from the ceiling on hoops , while others gyrate around the way dressed like Donald Trump . Whatever your fancy – be it a smoldering striptease artist or a rowdy music hall act – LA ’s get a burlesque show for you . Here are 11 of our favorites .
The LaLas
Multiple locationsThe LaLas are seven women who put on a 75 - arcminute show of tight choreography and oculus - popping move . They ’re base in LA , so take for granted they are n’t on tour , you stand a unspoilt opportunity of catching them at one of their many shows – they frequent Federal Bar , both in Long Beach and NoHo . These talented dancers are all professional , with a lean of flick and TV credits under their garters that include Beyoncé ’s " Who lead The World ? " telecasting , X Factor UK , andAmerica ’s Got Talent .
WTF-lesque
Multiple locationsThis improper show have songs with theme drawing from horror , ' 90s nostalgia , and things you might not commonly affiliate with a burlesque act . Jessica Rabbit ? for certain , makes sense . Chucky the killer doll , and Capt . Jack Sparrow ( staring with glued - on facial hair ) bug out out of a hoarded wealth pectus ? Not so much , but WTF - lesque makes it work out , marrying sexy sashaying with a incisive sense of pop civilization - infused humor . It ’s one of the only position where you ’ll see someone do a exotic dancer to Rebecca Black ’s " Friday , " as they slowly metamorphose from a pop singer into a certain hockey - mask - wear successive killer who also loves Fridays .
< strong > Three Clubs (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / drink / los - angeles / legal community / three - clubs" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > HollywoodThis hebdomadary show bills itself as LA ’s longest - running burlesque , go strong for over a decade at Hollywood ’s Three Clubs . A rotating mould of aphrodisiacal dancers undress to myriad root , from classic burlesque to more … contemporary choices ( someone once did a Pennywise the Clown routine ) . The air is merry and fun , so expect a vaudeville vibration with lots of insinuation from buxom innkeeper Lili VonSchtupp – and if you go on your natal day , await a spanking .
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< strong > Harvelle’s (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locale / drink / los - angeles / bar / harvelles - blue - cl … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > Long BeachEvery week, <a href=“http://longbeach.harvelles.com/" ; target="_blank”>Harvelle ’s in Long Beach hosts Underground Comedy & amp ; Burlesque with the The contaminating Little Secrets Burlesque . However , it ’s not rare for there to be more burlesque on other night of the workweek if you train the bar ’s events calendar . The unclean Little Secrets call themselves the " Chinatown of burlesque , " in that there ’s a trivial something for everyone ( including classic burlesque , concert dance , and venter dancing ) among over 20 performers . If you ca n’t make it to Harvelle ’s on a Tuesday , the troupe performs regularly around Orange and LA counties , and hosts the occasional form or workshop for the burlesque curious .
Victory Variety Hour
Multiple locationsPerforming frequently around Los Angeles , this company ( led by Penny Starr , Jr. ) can get passably gaga and risqué , and is specifically known for pushing the envelope with seditious function . There ’s even an routine titled “ The Wrong Show , ” which lie of the most politically incorrect enactment you could envisage – work on titles for skit admit “ FoXXX intelligence , ” “ Interracial Freaky Friday , ” and “ The Care and Feeding of Your Vagina . ”
< strong > Rockwell Table and Stage (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locale / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / rockwell - tab … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > Los FelizFor magic , burlesque , and even boylesque , learn out the Hollywood Jane Revue . make by Blanche Bourgeois , this group ’s been twirl tassel at Rockwell Table & amp ; Stage in Los Feliz for the retiring three years , with fun , nerdy musical theme like I Spy and Fantasy Adventure . They ’ve even done a Bob ’s Burgers grouping tease , which is either way sexier than you ’d think or exactly as sexy , depending on your sensitivity .
The Lalas, Burlesque!
< strong > The Mayan Theater (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / booze / los - angeles / bar / mayan - theater&qu … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > Downtown LAFound by Rita D’Albert and Liz Fairbairn in 2012 , this fantastic show combines striptease artist with Luchadores – authentic block out Mexican wrestlers – and comedy ( of class ) . In classic lucha libre mode , you will watch dramatic tale of good and evil unfold in the ring through exhilarate stunts , intersperse with scintillating performances by aerialist , Hawaiian dancing hoopers , pole pros and sensuous shaker . Plus , you ’ll get a good joke from host Tom Kenny , Dana Gould and Blaine Capatch , as well as the occasional node comic : Jack Black , Drew Carey and Chris Hardwick have stop by in the past times .
< secure > The Dragonfly (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / drink / los - angeles / ginmill / skeeter hawk - bar" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
WTF-lesque
< em > HollywoodDevil ’s Playground , bring out by burlesque performer Courtney Cruz , is best known for its Star Wars - themed appearance , during which you could watch Storm Troopers , Kylo Ren , Luke Skywalker and even Wookies and droids strip down . Of naturally , there ’s more than just “ Star Girls , ” as it ’s called : there ’s also a trippy Wicked Oz show , because who has n’t question what ’s underneath that Tin man costume? ;
< stiff > Fais Do - Do (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / venue / booze / los - angeles / legal profession / coffee shop - night club - fais - d … ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > West AdamsEach calendar month , Peepshow Menagerie puts on a provocative homage to a dissimilar topic . Some are more modern , like the upcoming “ Sintendo ” show , while others draw from retro motifs like pulp detective novels and sci - fi picture show from the ' 50 and ' 60s – and it bring forth even nerdier still , with themes like Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter . The monthly shows go down at Fais Do - Do on West Adams , though you may sometimes catch them at alternate venues .
The Dirty Little Secrets Burlesque
< potent > El Cid (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locus / eat / los - angeles / restaurants / el - cid" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
< em > Silver Lake Formed in 2012 , Sultry Sweet coalesce burlesque , contortion , aerialist , comedy , magic , and music hall with a live , 8 - patch band . The show ’s found a perfect venue in El Cid , Silver Lake ’s gorgeous Spanish flamenco bar , once in a while smatter in fetish - y , BDSM - pep up , or horror - theme shows , like the Drop Dead Gorgeous show – and really , why not do a Linda Blair act if you ’ve have a contortionist on hand? ;
< strong > TRiP (<a href=“http://www.thrillist.com / locale / trip-90405" ; target="_blank”>address and info )
The Hollywood Jane Revue
< em > Santa MonicaThe Dollface Dames take the stage for TRiPtease Burlesque on the first Wednesday of every month , which image them cultivate their magic accompanied by live medicine ( courtesy of Lounge - O - Rama ) . On the off - opportunity you ’re not able to make that show , have no veneration : the remaining Wednesdays offer a splay casting of LA ’s finest vixen and variety routine , all host by the original Dame herself , Lola Boutée.<a class=“vortex - open " data - campaign=“2839 " href=“https://signup.thrillist.com/" ; target="_blank”>Sign up here for our casual LA email and be the first to get all the solid food / deglutition / merriment Los Angeles has to offer.
Devil’s Playground Burlesque
Sultry Sweet Burlesque & Variety Show
