Compiled by Molly Freedenberg
Missing Persons are among the impressive number of bands, live acts, and special appearances at Saturday's Exotic Erotic Ball.
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>> Underwear Party
Every Thursday this month, Powerhouse hosts this panty-themed event, featuring a wet underwear contest, drink specials, and a chance to exchange your old underwear for a free drink.
Thurs/22, 10pm
$5
Powerhouse
1347 Folsom, SF
(415) 52-8689
www.powerhouse-sf.com
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>> Exotic Erotic Expo and Ball
The two-day Expo celebrating flesh, fetish, and fantasy has lots of sexy exhibits, great food, interesting lectures, and previews of Saturday night's Ball, which is part Mardi Gras, part burlesque, and part rock concert. Live acts include Impotent Sea Snakes, Coolio, Missing Persons, Minikiss, Unauthorized Rolling Stones, and many more.
Fri/23-Sat/24
$20-$185
Cow Palace, SF
www.exoticeroticexpo.com
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>> Hubba Hubba Revue: Oktoberfest!
SF's favorite burlesque show brings a bit of Deutschland to DNA with this tassel-twirlin', hip-shakin' Bavarian party. Featuring Vienna La Rouge, SF Boylesque, Wiggy Darlington, The Baron Meatball von Tease, and more Bay Area favorites.
Fri/23, 9pm
$10
DNA Lounge
375 11th St, SF
www.dnalounge.com
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>> Red Hots Burlesque
Leave your costumes at home and watch Ruby Vixen, Cupcake, Neely Sparkle, and more take theirs off at this weekly showcase.
Fri/23, 7:30pm
$5
El Rio
3158 Mission, SF
www.redhotsburlesque.com
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>> Rebirthing the Great Whore of Babylon
Veronica Mamet returns to the Center for Sex and Culture to shed light on the subject of courtesans, sex outlaws, and other sexual beings The Bible considers sinful.
Fri/23, 7-11pm
$10-$20
Center for Sex and Culture
1519 Mission, SF
sexandculture.org
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>> Burlesque Rock Showcase
Call it Hubba Hubba Hubba Hubba! It's two nights in a row of sexy performance emceed by Kingfish. Tonight's show features dance by Honey Lawless, Sparkly Devil, Madam Chartreuse, and more, and music by The Minks and Bete Noir.
Sat/24, 9pm
$10
The Uptown
1928 Telegraph, Oakl
www.hubbahubbarevue.com
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>> Waking the Seed: how to orgasm with your breath
This women's only class explores the idea that your natural state is pleasure and that, when open to it, you can orgasm at will. Find the possibilities in your body during this two-day workshop from Becoming Juicy.
Sat/24-Sun/25, 10am-5pm
$250
Register for Burlingame location
www.becomingjuicy.com
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>> A Witch's Brew
The Halloween-themed fundraiser for Lux Killmore's upcoming queer slasher film features a vintage car show, live music, and burlesque by local luminaries like Marie La Faux, Dottie Lux, Lady Monster, and Lili Le Rouge.
Sun/25, 5-10pm
$5-$10
The Stud Bar
399 9th St, SF
www.redhotsburlesque.com
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>> tradeOFF: for male-identified sex workers
Male-identified sex workers are coming together to build community, support one another and share the tricks of the trade. Porn stars, strippers, models, phone ho's: come out to talk about the real shit. All ages and experience levels welcome. Trans-guys hella welcome.
Mon/26, 5pm
St. James Infirmary
1372 Mission, SF
(415) 341-6438
www.stjamesinfirmary.org
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>> Explore the Dark Edges of Your S/m Dreams
The Illustrious Mistress Whitefeather Lash will answer questions about ways to play with fun, perverse ideas in a way that's safe, hot, and fulfilling for everyone involved in this open-style presentation.
Tues, 8-10pm
$25-$30
Good Vibrations Polk
1620 Polk, SF
www.goodvibes.com
