The Moth: I GOT IT FROM MY MAMA
Prepare a five minute story about what runs in the family. From memorized sunday sauces to generational trauma wrapped in questionable traditions. Fashion tips and whispered warnings. Sharp tongues and sharper cheekbones. Tell tales of inherent humor, proud features, warm embraces and the advice only a matriach can deliver. Explore our motherly ties and those before them that shape our worldview and makes you you.
Jane Don’t Does America
Get ready for a chaotic and hilarious night as Jane Don’t (breakout star of RuPaul’s Drag Race) hits the stage with her signature unhinged humor and sharp wit. Expect wild drag numbers, plenty of audience shenanigans, and moments that could go completely off the rails in the best way. She’ll be joined by local drag star, Sasha Cassadine and other special guests for a show that will keep you laughing all the way down Route 66! Jane Don’t Does America! p
Suzie with a Z: Suzie Toot One Woman Show
Suzie Toot is hitting the road this summer with an all new solo tour! The acclaimed actor, singer, dancer, and RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 breakout star will present her one-woman cabaret show “Suzie with a Z” across 16 U.S. cities this July. Watch as this Broadway-destined superstar with a massive cult following sings and taps her way through Vaudeville and Broadway herstory in an evening that’s just as ridiculous, theatrical, and cerebral as the woman herself. VIP tickets include seating in the first few rows of the room and a photo opportunity with Suzie after the show. This show is 18+ and will require a valid ID for admission.
North Star Nerdlesque Festival Opening Spectacular
Join us for the third annual North Star Nerdlesque Festival Opening Spectacular — the official kickoff to a weekend of glitter, fandom, and unforgettable performances. Celebrate the best nerdlesque in the North Star State and beyond with a curated lineup of dazzling acts from coast to coast. Thursday night sets the stage with an intimate, high-energy show you won’t want to miss — and your first chance to experience the magic of this year’s festival. Hosted by: Texas Tea Cake$, Ostara Reign, and Curvee B Cast announcements go live end of April, including Thursday night featured performer! 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.
Multiverse Masquerade: A Nerdtastic Halloween Spectacular
This Halloween, the separation between worlds is crumbling and the multiverse is colliding – creating a spectacular masquerade and burlesque experience. Join us for a gloriously strange night that brings together an all-star cast of performers from the Midwest and beyond. Multiverse Masquerade celebrates all heroes and villains, monsters and magical beings, fantastical characters, and pop-culture nightmares through a reality-smashing evening of performances. Embrace the masquerade experience—transform into another and show off your most captivating looks in our audience costume competition featuring cash and other special prizes! Strike a pose at our photo booth. Enjoy games, surprises, and all manner of Halloween shenanigans throughout the evening. Whether you show up as Dr. Strange, Beetlejuice, Sailor Moon, Jason Voorhees, Gandalf, or Princess Peach… There’s no wrong costume or character in this universe or the next. We welcome every fandom to the party. Assemble your party, slap on your disguise, and step through the portal: The NERDLESQUE MULTIVERSE MASQUERADE awaits Hosted by Petty Treason – Minneapolis, MN Starring Valerie Veils – Tacoma, WA – 2026 Burlesque Hall of Fame Most Dazzling Performer With Performances From Aysia B. Honeyfeather – Los Angeles, CA Babes Flaming – St. Paul, MN Dame Desdemona – DeWitt, IA Dulce Diabla – Minneapolis, MN Heaven Lee Court – Chicago, IL Holliedazzle – St. Paul, MN Kitson Sass and Pistol Prudence – Twin Cities, MN Knotty Orchid – Kansas City, MO Mona Montague – St. Paul, MN Nadi A’marena – Minneapolis, MN Ostara Reign – Minneapolis, MN Silver Kitsune – Chicago, IL Vivi Diamante – Minneapolis, MN Saturday, October 31, 2026; Doors 7pm, Show starts at 8pm One night. Infinite universes. Endless possibilities. 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.
LADY BUNNY BUTCHERS BROADWAY
LADY BUNNY BUTCHERS BROADWAY New York’s legendary drag icon Lady Bunny returns to the stage with an all-new show! Bunny Butchers Broadway is a must-see, laugh-out-loud blend of musical theatre, pop parody, and outrageous comedy.Bunny takes on Broadway classics like Wicked, Dreamgirls, Mamma Mia, and Chicago with her trademark humor, while also skewering pop stars from Ariana Grande to Chappell Roan, and Dua Lipa to Lady Gaga. She debuts brand-new comedy songs that have wowed audiences from Sydney to London, including an ode to Ozempic, a cheeky number about her anatomy, and the biting rock anthem “This Country!”
Smutty Minnesota Wolf Bird: A Heated Fundraiser to Melt ICE
On April 17, at the Amsterdam Bar & Hall, Queenie von Curves and Tropes & Trifles will be hosting a “Smutty Minnesota Wolf Bird: A Heated Fundraiser to Melt ICE.” It’s going to be an all-out evening of smutty readings, burlesque babes and Heated Rivalry-inspired fandom, with all proceeds split equally and donated to the Greater Longfellow Neighbor Relief Fund and Neighbors Helping Neighbors. As an additional part of the evening, Tropes & Trifles is organizing a silent auction to raise additional funds for these two amazing organizations that are providing support directly to members of our community who have been directly affected by the ongoing ICE surge. Costumes encouraged! (Will we see some hockey loons there?) (Please leave hockey sticks at home.) Hosts, performers and readers are donating their time and talents, so don’t forget to bring cash to tip them!
Golden Garters Burlesque Revue
This JOINT runs HOT Let Golden Garters Burlesque Revue toke you back to the Prohibition era where the jazz was hot, the gin was illegal, and the pleasures were strictly forbidden. Leave your inhibitions at the door… this joint’s wide open. We’ll be riding high to the sultry sounds of New Orleans viper jazz featuring live music by The Southside Aces — 420 Division feat. Sparkles Du Jour. Joint us for an evening of jiving, swinging, and dangerously decadent delight as we celebrate the Highest of Holidays. Starring burlesque stars Queenie Von Curves, Haughty Hazelnut, Nakita Kat, Dottie Minerva, Luma Notti, Nadia Shebang, Purris Stilton, and co-producers Sparkles Du Jour, Petty Treason and Maranda Wright! It’s a full-blown smokeshow as Golden Garters Burlesque Revue reunites the original vice squad—jazz and burlesque—for one hazy, hot night. Facebook: Golden Garters Burlesque Revue Instagram: @goldengarters
Golden Garters Burlesque Revue: Pride Edition
Pride is a Party – and you’re invited! This June, we’re turning up the heat for Golden Garters Burlesque Revue Pride Party with live band music by My Cousin Dallas! Join us for a riot of rhinestones & larger-than-life burlesque! Featuring Sweetpea, Dusty Bahls, Dahlia Fatale, Bibi Chiquita, Gaia Gasm, Gattina Jones, Rae Radient, the Q Cabaret, and Golden Garters co-producers Sparkles Du Jour, Petty Treason, and Maranda Wright! Expect tease, tassels, and a whole lot of collective joy. Whether you’re part of the family or an ally, pull up a chair and join the fun. Come as you are—or as you’ve always wanted to be. Saturday, June 13, 2026 Amsterdam Bar and Hall Doors 7p | Show 8p Facebook: Golden Garters Burlesque Revue Instagram: @goldengarters
The Moth: SUSPICIOUS
Prepare a five-minute story about deception or suspicion. Counterfeit handbags, messages from unknown phone numbers, or skeletons in the closet. Raising an eyebrow or calling someone out. Acting shady or being played a fool. Was your gut feeling right or wrong? A deal too good to be true. I smell a rat! 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.