Dust & Corruption Calendar for March 2014

Winter has been lingering like an unwanted guest. We just had a few inches of snow and a day of subfreezing temperatures in Baltimore. Hard to believe that in a few weeks the Cherry Blossom Festival is kicking off in DC. And I'm worried I'm getting a cold or sinus infection. Blech.

So here's some stuff to ride out the monotony until spring really arrives....

As always, the Observatory in Brooklyn, NY, has a schedule of fascinating talks and workshops.

And Atlas Obscura always lists interesting things in different cities.

3/6 - Molotov Theatre Group presents "Normal", the true story of Peter Kurten, the Dusseldorf Ripper. Runs through 3/30, Thursdays through Sundays. 7:30 pm, DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC. Tix $25.

3/7 - Tassels and Tulips! Hot Night Productions puts on an evening of burlesque and comedy, with Glam Gamz, Ruby Spruce, Hayley Jane, Cherie Nuit, and Miss Liberty Rose, hosted by my pal Hot Todd Lincoln. The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St NW, Washington, DC. Doors 8:30, tix $15 at the door.

3/7 - House of Sweetbottom Blues and Burlesque. My lovely friend Cherie Sweetbottom presents her own evening of burlesque and music, with Cherokee Rose, Candy del Rio, Jonny Grave, and GiGi Holliday. The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC. Tix $15; two shows, at 8:45 and 11:00

3/7 - Curioso on Charles Variety Show. Christopher Scarborough and Joe Taylor, hosts of the Curioso Podcast, will host an evening of burlesque, sideshow, and music. (I plan on being there.) With Hot & Bothered, Addie Pocere, Valeria Voxx, and Shaggy Wilcox. The Yellow Sign Theater, 1726 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD. Tix $12, doors 8:00, show 9:00.

3/13 - 9 to 5 Burlesque. My lovely pal Eyrie Twilight stars with Miss Liberty Rose and Honey Tree Evil Eye in a show themed around the movie 9 to 5, and benefiting the Women's Medical Fund. Upstairs at the Trocadero, 1003 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA. Tix $15, doors 8pm, show at 9.

3/15 - Gettin' Lucky Burlesque. Twisted Knickers presents more naughty fun with Aurora Wells, Kiki Allure, Cherie Nuit, Lunchbox Lauren, and Glam Gamz, hosted by Hot Todd Lincoln. The Bier Baron, Washington, DC. Tix $15, $12 in advance. Doors 7:30, show 9pm.

3/21 - The Vernal Equinox. Honor the coming of spring in some way; have a ritual, say a prayer, open the windows (if it's warm enough), plant a flower, or just sit and meditate for a bit.

3/21 - Limelight Cabaret, presented by Gilded Lily Burlesque. A naughty tribute to the blues, with Maria Bella, Mark Slomski, Bitsy Buttons, Nona Narcisse, Sophia Sunday, Sophie Sucre, and Cherie Sweetbottom. The State Theater, 220 N Washington St, Falls Church, VA. Tix $20, $17 in advance. Doors 8pm, show at 9.

3/21 - Cabin Fever! Hot Night Productions and Palace Productions present a tribute to spring, with Dangrrr Doll, Reverend Valentine, Cherokee Rose, Mab Just Mab, Cherie Nuit, and host Hot Todd Lincoln. The Black Cat, Washington, DC. Tix $15, $12 in advance. Two shows, doors at 8:45 and 11:00.

3/22 - The Weirdo Show. A monthly show of berserk weirdness, this time with Dainty Dandridge, Mandy Dalton, the Misbehavin' Maidens, and modern sideshow performer Harley Newman. The Bier Baron, Washington, DC. Tix $15, $12 in advance. Doors at 8:30, show at 10.

3/29 - Prepare to Be SHOCKED! Twisted Knickers presents a night of "the most fucked up burlesque and sideshow acts you can imagine!" With Tapitha Kixx, Reverend Valentine, Shortstaxx, Cherie Nuit, Jim Dandy, and host Hot Todd Lincoln. The Yellow Sign Theater, Baltimore, MD. Tix $15, $10 in advance (recommended). Doors 8, show 9.

And there's probably more out there....but I need sleep...