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THEM Burlesque Bingo: Fright Night Follies
Oct
30

THEM Burlesque Bingo: Fright Night Follies

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It's BINGO night with THEM Burlesque at Novel! Join us for bingo, mini games, burlesque and drag! Whimsical themes meet fabulous performances with a chance to win some prizes. Join us for this fun evening with THEM!

BOO! It's nearly Halloween! Enjoy an evening of spooky bingo! Costumes encouraged!

Featuring

Liza May

Rosie Havoc

Thursday, October 30 | 7-10PM$10 | 21+

Novel - Portland, ME

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Blood Bath
Oct
30
to Oct 31

Blood Bath

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PORTLAND'S BLOODIEST NIGHT RETURNS FOR ITS 3RD YEAR.

DANCE PARTY. DRAG AND BURLESQUE. BLOOD RAIN

GET READY TO #GetDrenched

White attire encouraged (not your favorite outfit ;)


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The Great Pumpkin Ball
Oct
31

The Great Pumpkin Ball

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EqualityMaine presents

The Great Pumpkin Ball: Queer Monstrosities

Maine’s Largest Queer Halloween Dance Party

This year, the biggest queer Halloween party in Maine is on Halloween night! The Great Pumpkin Ball is returning this year on Halloween proper featuring horror drag royalty and season 1 winner of The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: Vander Von Odd. Hosted by GiGi Gabor, the evening will feature a legendary line up of performers, including NYC’s K.James and Miss Malice. Join us for an irresistible night including performances, a costume contest, dancing, and more.

Friday, October 31

State Theatre – Portland, ME

8pm – 12:30am

Low Sensory Hour: 7-8pm

Ages: 18+

ASL Interpreted

Proceeds benefit EqualityMaine

TICKETS:

General Admission: $25 advance / $35 day of show

Dance party, performances, and a costume contest with enticing prizes!

Low Sensory Hour: $10

Quieter music, a smaller crowd, and sensory-friendly lighting.

Performance by Letta Dicken, tarot readings, silent movie, and more!

VIP package: $70

• a meet and greet ticket with our headliner, Vander Von Odd

• access to a private VIP bar

• 2 complimentary drink tickets.

The first 30 people to arrive at the meet and greet will also receive an exclusive signed 8×10 autograph from Vander Von Odd, valued at $25, in addition to the rest of the VIP package.

Hosted by: GiGi Gabor

Music by: DJ Keith James

Performances by:

• K.James (NYC)

• Miss Malice (NYC)

• Aquarius Funkk

• Arabella LaDessé

• Chartreuse Money

• Cherry Lemonade

• Cinnamon Maxxine (San Francisco)

• The Haus of Crown and Chaos

• La Petite Mystique

• Pup Gatz (Los Angeles)

• Low Sensory Hour featuring Letta Dicken

Poster artwork by Aquarius Funkk

Sponsored by The State Theatre

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American Horror Story: Handmade Hell
Nov
8

American Horror Story: Handmade Hell

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American Horror Story: Handmade Hell

✨ A Drag Spectacle of Screams, Sequins & Stitchery ✨

Handmade horror and hilarity brought to life at the Playhouse At Waterville Station, Inspired by creative genius Ryan Murphy, AHS, Glee, and a real-life nightmare. This is more than just a show, it is a Celebration of survival and the 1-year anniversary of Creating in Maine, the most cursed store in the haunted Auburn mall.

Expect:

👠 Fierce individual drag performances

🎬 Mini horror-comedy skits

🎤 Audience participation (yes, you!)

🎁 Gift bags for attendees

🎉 A devilishly delightful giveaway

Whether you're a fan of Glee, American Horror Story, or just love your drag with a side of haunted retail trauma, this show is stitched together just for you.

Saturday, November 8, 2024.

Doors open at 6PM for a “Meet & Greet”.

Show starts at 7PM

The Playhouse At Waterville Station, 17 Railroad Square in Waterville

Tickets $20 online here

$25 at the door

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The Rocky Horror BURLESQUE Show! 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Oct
25

The Rocky Horror BURLESQUE Show! 50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!

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The Rocky Horror Burlesque Show

Rocky Horror with a twist, enjoy watching Rocky Horror Picture Show while a shadow cast of burlesque performers make the movie come to life right before your eyes!

50TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!!

  • Doors @ 8:30pm, Show @ 9:00pm

  • $15 in advance, $20 day of

  • $4 prop bags available (PLEASE NO OUTSIDE PROPS)

  • 18+

  • Street Parking Available

  • Venue unfortunately not handicap accessible

Produced by: Pixel Angel

Featuring:

El Ixir

La Petite Mystique

Poletoria

Vivenne Obsidian

Faberge

Mable Syrup

Mx. Demeanor

Leda Valentina

Coral Ondaleft

Slimerella


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Ghouls Gone Wild burlesque & variety show
Oct
25

Ghouls Gone Wild burlesque & variety show

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🎃 GHOULS GONE WILD 🎃

💀 A Halloween Burlesque Show 💀

Get ready for a night of spooky seduction and frightful fun as Eye Candy presents:

GHOULS GONE WILD – where the tease gets terrifying!

🕸️ Saturday, October 25

📍 Jeff’s Catering, Brewer

🕢 Doors Creak Open: 7:30 PM

🎭 Show Starts: 8:00 PM

🎟️$15 online $20 door

❤️Tips Enouraged

Join our cast of devilish divas, creepy cuties, and monstrous mavens for a night of Halloween burlesque that will leave you howling for more!

👠 Costumes encouraged!

🧛‍♀️ Tricks, treats, and tantalizing performances await…

Don’t miss the show that’ll raise the dead — and your heart rate!

👻💋🖤

Returns

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GHOULS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN - The Bangor Pride Halloween Drag Show
Oct
25

GHOULS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN - The Bangor Pride Halloween Drag Show

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GHOULS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN – A Bangor Pride Halloween Drag Show 👻

Get ready for a night of frightful fun, fabulous costumes, and fierce performances at Hollywood Casino’s newly renovated EPIC Ballroom in Bangor, ME!

Join us on Saturday, October 25th for GHOULS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN, a drag spectacular hosted by the one and only Carmilla Velour. With a killer cast of six dazzling performers – Seren Serenity, Babirusa, Mama Martini, Thorn, Kylee Starr, and your host Carmilla Velour – this show is guaranteed to raise your spirits! Oh, and dont forget our favorite tip-handler, Bobbin the Clown!

✨ Event Details:

📍 Location: Hollywood Casino – EPIC Ballroom, Bangor, ME

📅 Date: Saturday, October 25th

🕗 Show starts at 8:00 PM | Doors open at 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets:

General Admission: $20

VIP: $25 (includes early entry, premium seating, and fun surprises!)

💜 Proceeds from this event benefit Bangor Pride, supporting our mission of building an open, inclusive, and affirming community here in the Queen City.

👻 Costumes are welcome (and encouraged!), but please note: face paint, costume makeup, and masks cannot be worn onto the gaming floor due to casino policy.

Come celebrate Halloween the Bangor Pride way – with glitter, ghouls, and drag that will leave you screaming for more!


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Totally Killer
Oct
24

Totally Killer

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🔪 Totally Killer: A Horror Anthology Burlesque Cabaret

Step into the shadows… if you dare. Totally Killer is a blood-soaked, glitter-drenched burlesque tribute to slashers and serial killers, from cult classics to true crime nightmares.


💃 What to Expect

  • Sinfully sexy burlesque acts inspired by horror legends

  • A killer soundtrack straight out of your favorite slasher flicks

  • Camp, gore, glamour, and glitter in equal measure

  • Surprise guest performances that slay—literally

🍸 Why You’ll Love It

This is no ordinary night out. It’s a wicked mash-up of burlesque, horror, and dark comedy that celebrates the thrill of the chase, the scream of the final girl, and the tease of the villain you love to fear.

📅 Event Details

Date: Friday 10/24

Time: 8pm

Venue: Great falls comedy club inside Craft Brew underground

⚠️ Warning: This show drips with blood, humor, and glitter. Not for the faint of heart—but absolutely for the bold and the brave.

Join us… and remember: you can’t hide.

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Adult Story Time: Murder Mystery
Oct
23

Adult Story Time: Murder Mystery

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Join our mysterious host Heath Miller as he does dramatic readings of Murder Mystery novels and short stories. In between each thrilling reading, featured performers Nervous and Sultana will unravel clues in performances based on Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie and The Labyrinth House Murders by Yukito Ayatsuji!

Thursday, October 23 | 7PM

$10 GA | $20 VIP Paint Package*

Novel - Portland, ME

*Paint package includes a table seat and a wooden book box for painting. All painting supplies will be provided.

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Vivian Vice’s VAMP SHOW
Oct
17

Vivian Vice’s VAMP SHOW

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Come to the Vamp show to see iconic glamour ghouls in live action performed by burlesque and drag darlings..

You will shiver with titillation as they cast a spell of horrific beauty from the realm of the dead.
This is a night dedicated to vamps, ghoulies and deadly dames.
Don't miss this spooky spectacle, These femme fiends need your blood and tips!
performances by

Ella Blu

Sweet Dee

Reverend Legs Malone

Holly Danger

Michelle Estell

Luna Lee

Page Turnahh

Siren Of The Circle

Sarah Tonin

Heather Powers

Slimerella

Misty Mourning

Priscilla Garland

Vivian Vice

Geno's is 21+ & CASH ONLY

$15 in advance

$20 day of show

NO REFUNDS

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Be Who You Aren't - Drag/Burlesque Show and Costume Contest
Oct
16

Be Who You Aren't - Drag/Burlesque Show and Costume Contest

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Kick off Halloween season with a night of character-inspired drag and burlesque acts! Each local performer will be performing as iconic celebrities, tv/movie show characters, historical figures, etc. and combining the character with their own drag/burlesque style!

The fun doesn't stop there! As an audience member, you are welcome to join in on the character fun and dress up for a chance to win two tickets to the Equality Maine Pumpkin Ball! The winner will be determined by an audience vote!

Doors open at 8:30pm and the event will start promptly at 9pm. Arrive on time to not miss out on any fun!

Buy tickets before October 6 for $12, before October 16 for $16, or at the door for $20. If you buy 4 or more tickets together, you will get an automatic 10% off discount. All ticket holders are expected to purchase at minimum one drink at the event.

The performers featured in this show are:

Miss Information

Luna Lee

GSpot Bvlgari

Sarah Tonin

Heidi Tuckins

Dixon Ticonderoga

Accessibility:

This event takes place on the second floor and is only accessible by a steep staircase. ASL interpretation will not be provided. Masking is not required, but encouraged.

Sickness:

Please stay home if you are experiencing fever, respiratory illness symptoms, or have tested positive for COVID-19 or the flu.

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Club 302 presents CLUB 3-0-BOO! A Queer Halloween Night of Drag and Dancing
Oct
11

Club 302 presents CLUB 3-0-BOO! A Queer Halloween Night of Drag and Dancing

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🎃🪩calling all ghouls, witches, ghosts, and Halloween lovers !! who’s ready to go bump in the night at club 30 BOO!?💀🕸️

We all know that no one does Halloween quite like the gays, so Club 302 is back with our first ever spooky October event at our beloved Austin Street Brewery!!! Wear your Halloween best and get ready to shake ass at Portland’s beloved queer pop up. ❤️‍🔥

You know what to expect:

✨Hosted by the returning Chicago icon and 302 favorite herself, Famine the Supermodel

✨Fabulous and spook-tacular drag from two absolutely sickening queens making their 302 debut:

✨Chicago’s stunning and beautiful diva Rachel Slurrz

✨Boston’s fabulous Wilhelmina

💋And serving a titillating and thrilling burlesque show, La Petite Mystique

💅🏻Our house DJ SYD is back, serving up pop favorites that will keep you on the dance floor!

🖤More announcements to come including:

costume contest???

special halloween treats??

tarot reading???

charity partner???

And more

Tell your friends, crushes, and even your enemies. Buy your tickets now because we will sell out, and remember 302 LOVES YOU! 💋🕸️🩸🎃🖤👻

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The Boneyard Drag Show
Oct
11

The Boneyard Drag Show

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Come out for a night of drag performances. Let us give you chills and thrills.

Performances by

Rez Bone

Tiffany

Gspot Bvlgari

Alandra Matthews

Gerard Slay

Riot Romero

Macmelz

The Golden Our

Storm Ky'evla

Page Turnhaa

Kilian D'Ladies

Rico Intesia

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Spooktacular BOO-lesque 2: Electric BOO-galoo
Oct
10

Spooktacular BOO-lesque 2: Electric BOO-galoo

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Trick or Treat?! THEM Burlesque is bringing Halloween to Biddeford! Get ready for a spooky burlesque show featuring horrifying performances by local and traveling performers.

Want to dress up! No problem! We will be hosting a costume contest and giving away some ghostly goodies.

Spooky performances by:

Sultana

Liza May

Meduszilla

Gin-ni Gelato

Serena Havok

THEM Burlesque

Hosted by Rosie Havoc

Friday, October 10 | 8PM (730PM Doors)

$15 ADV | $20 Day Of | 21+

LIMITED 2 FOR 1 TICKETS AVAILABLE

Sacred Profane - Biddeford, ME

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Burly-oke
Oct
7

Burly-oke

Pay What you can

Burly-oke is back from summer holiday and ready to cast a spell on you this spooky season!

Join us on Oct 7th @hardshoredistilling for the ultimate night of audience participation where YOU get to be the soundtrack to our performances.

Make sure you arrive early at 7pm to avoid FOMO and sign up to sing your favorite karaoke tunes & watch this stunning cast create one of a kind, never seen before improvised acts!

This months cast features

The gothicc Latina Leda Valentina 

The exquisite Faberge

The gooiest Slimerella Von Flytrap 

And all the way from MA the unforgettable Audacious

PWUC on the door, tips highly encouraged.

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Char-aoke
Oct
5

Char-aoke

CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.

Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!

Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

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Taylor Swift: the Hits Drag Brunch!
Oct
5

Taylor Swift: the Hits Drag Brunch!

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Chartreuse will lead you through a fabulous roster of local and guest performers.

Due to popularity, we will be hosting two rounds of performances each Sunday:

First seating is from 11:30-11:45, with the performance beginning shortly after final arrival.

Second seating is from 2:00-2:15.

** Second seating recommended relaxed arrival time to allow for the restaurant to be reset prior to your arrival**

Groups are recommended to place ticket orders under one name, so we can guarantee you will all be seated together. Requests to be seated with other parties are not guaranteed.

Limited cash will be available to exchange large bills.

* Tickets are a mixture of traditional table, high-top table, and bar seating. Placement is dependent on party size. If you need ADA accommodations for a lower table or plan to bring children, please contact us in advance at portlandgm@batsonriver.com*

Although we support early exposure for children to all that our community has to offer, we do recommend this show for ages 16+. We trust your judgement as a parent.

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

LIMITED SEATING DAY-OF DEPENDING ON CANCELLATIONS - COME EARLY TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITLIST

We do not accept ticket refund requests within 48 hours of the event.

We will reschedule you for a future event if you contact us no later than 24 hours prior to the day of the show.

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Tricks & Treats Burlesque Show
Oct
4

Tricks & Treats Burlesque Show

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🎃✨ Tricks & Treats Burlesque Show ✨🎃

Step into a world of wicked glamour and tantalizing tricks this Halloween season! Join the bombshells for a spine-tingling night of feathers, sequins, and spellbinding performances at The Stage Door.

Our burlesque beauties will tease and delight with dazzling costumes, sultry dances, and just the right touch of Halloween mischief. Expect playful tricks, seductive treats, and an unforgettable evening of entertainment that’s equal parts spooky and sexy.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 4

🕗 Time: 8:00 PM

📍 Location: The Stage Door

Grab your tickets now and let us enchant you with a night of thrills, chills, and irresistible charm!

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Port City Peep Show 10th Anniversary Show
Oct
4

Port City Peep Show 10th Anniversary Show

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Port City Peep Show returns to the place it all started for their 10th anniversary show!

Debuting at SPACE Gallery in 2015, Port City Peep Show has remained a dynamic platform for innovative burlesque, drag, and variety acts for over a decade, featuring dozens of professional and emerging performing artists from Maine and beyond.

Forever aspiring to curate an inclusive, uplifting show that showcases "a side of Portland most people would never even dream exists" (Queer in the World), Port City Peep Show co-creators Moxie Sazerac and Kitty Caboose present another evening of entertainment to mark their 10th season.

Featuring live music, puppetry, burlesque, drag, and many of the talented movers, shakers, and creators who continue to keep Portland weird and warm-hearted, this show includes performances by Chartreuse Money (Best Drag Personality 2023 & 2024), La Petite Mystique (creator of The Maine Stage), Aquarius Funkk (creator of the Interplanetary House of Funkk), and many more.

All are welcome to attend this evening of joyful resistance and creative expression as they express their gratitude for 10 years of curating glittery community, one show at a time!

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The Big Tease - A Burlesk Revue starring Rev. Legs Malone
Oct
4

The Big Tease - A Burlesk Revue starring Rev. Legs Malone

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Expect one part history lesson, two parts dance, and three parts laughter, frosted with a thick layer of body positivity. This show will include performances by Reverand Legs Malone herself, plus NYC favorites Cheekie Lane, Little Brooklyn, Pinkie Special, and some up-and-coming Maine performers. 18+ recommended

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Burlesque Beyond The Beach with Reverend Legs Malone
Oct
3

Burlesque Beyond The Beach with Reverend Legs Malone

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Reverend Legs Malone, the Minister with the 34.5 Inch Inseam returns to the Leavitt Theatre with another series of sensational shows! Starring the best in burlesque and drag from Maine and New York City, Burlesque Beyond the Beach is packed with delight, mirth and magic! Raffle prizes, dance contests and so much more - come see what the buzz is all about!

Shows July 11, August 9 & October 3 with a different, star-studded cast for each show!

Doors at 6:30pm, show at 8pm

Tix $25+ | 18+ show

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ANIME’D YOU LOOK
Sep
28

ANIME’D YOU LOOK

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PIXEL ANGEL PRESENTS:

ANIME’D YOU LOOK!

At Geno’s in Portland, ME

on September 28th at 8pm!

Step into a world where anime bursts to life through burlesque and drag. I invite you to see your favorite anime characters like never before!

$15 adv

$20 day of

21+

CASH ONLY BAR & VENUE

NO REFUNDS

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Char-aoke
Sep
28

Char-aoke

CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.

Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!

Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

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Hocus Pocus Burlesque Bingo
Sep
28

Hocus Pocus Burlesque Bingo

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Wickedly Witchy Burlesque Bingo

🧹✨ Double, double, tease and trouble! ✨🧹

Join us for a magical day of bingo, burlesque, and bewitching fun! This event blends the excitement of bingo with the sultry, spellbinding world of burlesque for an unforgettable Brunch!

What’s Brewing

🎲 Bingo with a Twist: Multiple rounds with fun patterns, cheeky calls, and plenty of prizes.

🪄 Witchy Burlesque Acts: Between bingo rounds, enjoy bewitching performances from our coven of sultry spellcasters.

🧙‍♀️ Enchanted Atmosphere: A witchy, whimsical setting with just the right touch of mischief and magic.

🎁 Prizes & Surprises: Win everything from naughty novelties to Cash Prizes!

What to Wear

Witch hats, capes, corsets, and glam are highly encouraged—whether you’re a good witch, a bad witch, or just a little witchy.

Gather your coven, grab your lucky charms, and prepare to cackle, shimmy, and shout “BINGO!” under the moonlight!


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Britney vs. Christina Drag Brunch!
Sep
28

Britney vs. Christina Drag Brunch!

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PLEASE READ ENTIRE SUMMARY PRIOR TO BOOKING

Chartreuse will lead you through a fabulous roster of local and guest performers.

Due to popularity, we will be hosting two rounds of performances each Sunday:

First seating is from 11:30-11:45, with the performance beginning shortly after final arrival.

Second seating is from 2:00-2:15.

** Second seating recommended relaxed arrival time to allow for the restaurant to be reset prior to your arrival**

Groups are recommended to place ticket orders under one name, so we can guarantee you will all be seated together. Requests to be seated with other parties are not guaranteed.

Limited cash will be available to exchange large bills.

* Tickets are a mixture of traditional table, high-top table, and bar seating. Placement is dependent on party size. If you need ADA accommodations for a lower table or plan to bring children, please contact us in advance at portlandgm@batsonriver.com*

Although we support early exposure for children to all that our community has to offer, we do recommend this show for ages 16+. We trust your judgement as a parent.

THIS EVENT WILL SELL OUT!

LIMITED SEATING DAY-OF DEPENDING ON CANCELLATIONS - COME EARLY TO GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITLIST

We do not accept ticket refund requests within 48 hours of the event.

We will reschedule you for a future event if you contact us no later than 24 hours prior to the day of the show.

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THEM Burlesque Bingo: I Love the 90s
Sep
25

THEM Burlesque Bingo: I Love the 90s

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It's BINGO night with THEM Burlesque at Novel! Join us for bingo, mini games, burlesque and drag! Whimsical themes meet fabulous performances with a chance to win some prizes. Join us for this fun evening with THEM!

Time travel back to the 90s for this nostalgic night of bingo! Costumes encouraged!

Featuring

Sultana

Rosie Havoc

Thursday, September 25 | 7-10PM$10 | 21+

Novel - Portland, ME

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Char-aoke
Sep
21

Char-aoke

CHAR-AOKE, where CHAR makes YOU the STAR.

Come take stardom into your own hand 🎤 from 6 to 9 PM with Chartreuse Money performing on the hour, every hour! - along with her delightful co-host Dave and a regular crowd of enthusiastic Char-aokers! All are welcome to sing!

Blackstones is 21+, ID required, and always cover-free!

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