CHILL: THE ENTIRE CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS SOUNDTRACK, PLAYED LIVE & DANCED – SUNDAY EVENING
As the weather chills, Rhythmically Speaking dance company chills into playful original choreography and movement improvisations to dance to life the groovy and nostalgic Vince Guaraldi jazz tunes that compose the soundtrack beloved 1965 animated TV special “Charlie Brown Christmas,” played live by The Jazz Outlaws! As the birthplace of “Peanuts” creator Charles Schultz, Minnesota’s capital city of St. Paul is an ideal place for this quirky holiday production. Composed by Vince Guaraldi, a West-Coast jazz musician little-known past his region before the release of the celebrated TV special he scored, the soundtrack music itself has carved an aural niche in American jazz music and popular culture. Yet, until CHILL, it had never been the feature of a production of original concert jazz dance. Join us to experience this holiday crowd favorite: it’s cozy and affordable, you can enjoy a pint and a meal during the show, and we’ve made some fun tweaks to keep the show fresh for folks who’ve already seen it. CHILL is great festive fun for yuletide revelry-seekers of all backgrounds and ages, and works great for families: tickets for kids 4-18 are $15.00 and 0-3 year-old lap-sitters are free, the evening shows have start times that are earlier than normal for a lot of live theater, and it runs about an hour! We hope you’ll join us for some quirky holiday joy! ————————————- Ticket Pricing Information Adult tickets are priced at $25.00, $40.00 and $60.00: please choose the option that feels most appropriate for your situation. If you’re able to pay beyond the price of the standard general admission ticket of $25.00, please consider selecting the $40.00 or $60.00 ticket cost, as these pricings are more reflective and supportive of the true cost of staging an original production like this. Youth tickets are priced at $15.00 for kids 4-18, and kids 0-3 who will share an adult seat are free. Students with IDs will be able to purchase $22.00 tickets at the door (as long as tickets are still available), and the Sunday 12/5 2pm performance is Pay As Able.”
Golden Garters Burlesque Revue
LIVE Band Burlesque! Get Ready to Rock! Golden Garters Burlesque Revue is back for a face-melting night you’ll never forget! Our scintillating stars will be rocking out to LIVE 70s & 80s rock ‘n’ roll by powerhouse band, Rebel Queens! Featuring performances by Ava Aura, Barbie D’Wyer, Deeva Rose, Keke Boudreaux, Kitson Sass, Stella Rockstar, Vivi Valentine, and Golden Garters co-producers Sparkles Du Jour, Petty Treason, and Maranda Wright. Get ready for a full-throttle evening of rock and revelry!
Twin Cities Titans: A Burlesque Revue
Twin Cities Titans Celebrating the rich legacy of local burlesque! Over the last 25+ years, the Twin Cities has grown into a vibrant, nationally recognized leader in burlesque. Presented by Golden Garters Burlesque Revue, Twin Cities Titans: A Legend-ary Benefit Weekender brings our community together to celebrate our rich local history and the icons who built this scene from the ground up. Get ready for an extraordinary night of show-stopping performances at Amsterdam Bar & Hall! Featuring a powerhouse mix of local luminaries and BHoF alumni, our all-star lineup brings their ultimate, crowd favorite acts together for an unforgettable celebration of Twin Cities talent. SHOWCASE LINEUP Host: Foxy Tann Featuring Sweetpea with performances by Nadi A’marena, Borinquẽna Bonita, Keke Boudreaux, Del the Funky Homosexual, Sparkles Du Jour, Coco Dupree, Musette, Stella Rockstar, Petty Treason, Vava Vashti, Queenie von Curves, Maranda Wright, and a duet by Pistol Prudence & Kitson Sass WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES This year, we are bridging the gap between national lineage and local legacy. Event proceeds and tips will be split 50/50 to support performers both nationally and right here at home: 50% to the national Burlesque Hall of Fame (BHoF) Legends Fund, providing essential care for the golden-era pioneers who paved the way. 50% to launch the MinneTease Care Fund, establishing a dedicated, community-led safety net to support our local elders and performers navigating unexpected emergencies. Make It a Full Weekend: Don’t forget, our celebration continues with a spectacular Sunday afternoon at Queermunity! Enjoy a specially curated burlesque showcase alongside a historic MN Legacy Panel, featuring local icons who sparked our revival 25+ years ago. Click here to learn more & for tickets! Follow Us for Updates: Facebook: Golden Garters Burlesque Revue Instagram: @goldengarters
The Moth: HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Prepare a five-minute story about embracing every aspect of the holiday season. From the chaos of family gatherings, an unexpected reunion, or a kick under the table to keep the peace. To the bustling meal preparations or take-out for one. The humor, the heartbreak, the tension, or nostalgia that connects you to your loved ones. Tell us about a moment that reveals what belonging—or not belonging—looks like. Cozy up and share the highs and lows that accompany the festivities. (Holiday stories from all seasons are welcome!) This show is fully seated on a first come, first served basis when doors open at 6:30PM. This show is 18+. Valid ID is required for admission.
The Moth: PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS
Prepare a five-minute story about finding your bliss — and what you found along the way. The moment you realized you had more than you thought. A dream that finally came true, or one that turned out not to be what you wanted. A wrong turn, unexpected joy, small victory, big change, or simple pleasures that made you stop and think: This is it. Tell us about the moments, people, places, and surprises that have shaped your pursuit of happiness. This show is fully seated on a first come, first served basis when doors open at 6:30PM. This show is 18+. Valid ID is required for admission.
The Moth: NINE TO FIVE
Prepare a five-minute story about being on the clock. First jobs and corporate climbing. Dream gigs, survival works, side hustles. Water cooler gossip, awkward HR meetings. Burning the midnight oil or goofing off on the company dime. Passion projects that fuel you or counting the minutes until happy hour. Is it your calling? Or just a paycheck? Punch in. Punch out. Repeat. What a way to make a livin’! This show is fully seated on a first come, first served basis when doors open at 6:30PM. This show is 18+. Valid ID is required for admission.
The Moth: SCHOOLED
Prepare a five-minute story about the lessons that shaped you. Wisdom passed down by elders, gurus, and sages. Textbooks, hard knocks, lucky breaks, triumphs and mistakes. From fortune cookies to astrology. Confucius to Brené Brown. The realest reality checks from teachers, siblings, bosses and bullies… This show is fully seated on a first come, first served basis when doors open at 6:30PM. This show is 18+. Valid ID is required for admission.
The Moth: REVENGE
Prepare a five-minute story about retaliation. Proportional justice, payback, comeuppance, and laughing last… You can serve it up cold or simply live well, and sometimes Karma steps in and does all the work for you! Tell us about when they got theirs, or when you got yours. Revenge can consume you, ruining you or giving you the satisfaction necessary to move on. Do unto others as they have done to you! This show is fully seated on a first come, first served basis when doors open at 6:30PM. This show is 18+. Valid ID is required for admission.
The Moth: DREAM ON
DREAM ON Tell us a five-minute story about your lifelong aspiration. Your “American Dream,” if you will. Pulling off the impossible or failing in spectacular fashion. Overcoming the odds, shirking expectations, forging your own path, come hell or high water. Give us your big swings, your wildest flights of fancy, your most epic home runs or your dreams dashed and deferred. This show is fully seated on a first come, first served basis when doors open at 6:30PM. This show is 18+. Valid ID is required for admission.
Legends of the Rainbow Realm: A Pride Nerdlesque Revue
Crack open the multicolored portal and plunge into a universe where every hue of the queer spectrum struts, spins, and strips in glorious technicolor! For one glitter‑soaked night, Legends of a Rainbow Realm summons the icons you love—and the queer retellings you never knew you needed—onto one dazzling stage. Heroes, villains, and side‑quests alike get a fabulously defiant makeover as we celebrate characters who are canonically queer, gloriously queer‑coded, or boldly reclaimed by our imaginations. In this realm, the rainbow isn’t just a flag—it’s the whole playbook. Ringmaster of Revelry: the ever‑effervescent Texas TeaCake$ Doors at 7pm and show at 8pm! Featuring acts from: Borinqueña Bonita Eve of Essence King Tikka (Chicago) Kitt’n Kadavour Mona Montague Musette Nadi A’marena Opiumm Hayze Queenie von Curves Raja James Tre Da Marc With special group performances from: The Powerpuff Gang w/ Lady Caress’Ha, Hazel Noire, & Texas TeaCake$ Butternut Touch & Theodora Thrill Luma Notti & Bones Malone AND MORE SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON! Brought to you by Violet Vulgaris, Mona Montague, and Ostara Reign. Grab your gowns, crowns, and pronouns—because in the Rainbow Realm, legend status is for everyone. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.