Friday, June 6
The Stripteasers “Anything Goes” (…no, not the musical)

Buffalo burlesque babes the Stripteasers present an all-new musical comedy revue and dance extravaganza, combining their trademark satire and political savvy with sassy sex appeal and tongue-in-cheek humor. A rich source of entertainment and social commentary stemming from the mid-1800’s, the burlesque genre has seen a resurgence since its declining years in the 1960s, when this particular kind of gender representation became a rather touchy subject. Now understood to be both transgressive and intellectual as well as sexual, the burlesque tradition needn’t seem exploitive at all, but is rather an influential and attention-getting way to further political, social, and cultural ideals. The show will include striptease, as well as comedy, music, theater, and song. The four-year-old troupe has seen some performers come and go, and current members Mistress J, Madina Madis, and Ginger Gently welcome back founding Stripteaser Ava Lafey as a special guest for this performance. Performances by Devin Carmin, Shannin Allen, Kendall, and Randy Dickinger are also part of the spectacular show.

—k. o’day

10pm. Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen Street (886-8539 / nietzsches.com). $7. Ages 21+