Douglas Good & The Flying Fox Present
Little Minsky's
Thursday June 12, 2008
Club Deluxe, 1511 Haight, San Francisco
doors at 9, show at 10, $5 at the door
Come join all the stars of Diamond Daggers as we join the classiest Burly-q and variety acts from San Francisco and the world at SF's loveliest monthly cabaret. Brought to us by Douglas Good (Cabaret Verdalet) and Glamour Girl, The Flying Fox -- this night will be filled with surprises, sass, sparkle, and delight! Come early to make sure you get a great seat!
Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers cordially invite you to
A DYKE MARCH AFTER AFFAIR!
Saturday June 28, 2008
111 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA
doors at 8:00 pm, show 9-11, dancing to follow, $12-20 ss
San Francisco's hottest dyke march after party is ready for YOU! Want to have a convivial cabaret and frisky frolic without staying out all night long? Want to see some flashy flesh, delicious drag, dance your booty off and still have time to get your beauty zzzs before Pride Sunday? This is your spot! We'll showcase the Bay Area's most flamboyant females including: Diamond Daggers, Rusty Hips, Alotta Boutte, Holy McGrail, Kentucky Fried Woman, Jukie Sunshine, Delilah, Pidgeon Von Tramp, Ms. Cherry Galette and more! Co-sponsored by www.Hillgirlz.com -- this is THE PLACE TO BE AFTER DYKE MARCH! 80s dance party to follow with the gang from 111 Minna's Barracuda.
NectArena Presents
NectArena Women's Pride Stage
Sunday June 29, 2008
Golden Gate Between Van Ness & Polk
Diamond Daggers at 1:15 for 20 minutes
We're gonna be shaking it up and stirring in some feathery fanciness for all the gay gals at Pride this year. We'll be joined by the amazingly talented Alotta Boutte (of Beach Blanket Babylon & Harlem Shake) for a 20 minute set of Diamond Dagger's Best. There will be solos, duets, drag, and group spectacle from the Bay Area's favorite Burly-Queer Cabaret!
Juanita MORE! Presents
Gay Pride 08 After Party!!
Sunday June 29, 2008
The Phoenix Hotel, Bambuddah Lounge, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
doors at 3, performance at 6
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Once again Juanita MORE is hosting the hottest San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade - After Party. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit The New Leaf Outreach to Elders Program. The afternoon benefit includes dancing to the hottest beats by some of Miss MORE's favorite DJs - Chelsea Starr (Hot Pants, Booty Call), James Glass, Robot Hustle (Honey Sound System), and The Bearded Lady (Chili Dog) & Steve Summers. A spectacular performance by Harlem Shake Burlesque & Diamond Daggers that is not to be missed! San Francisco's ONLY pool party is only a couple of blocks away from Civic Center which this makes Bambuddha Lounge the perfect spot for you and your friends to celebrate. There will be a limited amount of tickets available this year.
Red Hots Burlesque
4th of July Spectacular
Friday July 4, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Bella Trix at the door
Join Hostess with the Mostess, Uni & her Uke to get down n' dirty n' patriotic our way! Amelia Paradise performs solo. More details of line-up TBA.
Lady Monster Presents
For the Love of Candye! A Benefit for Candye Kane
Wednesday July 23, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 7:00, show at 8, $10-10 at the door
Join prodcuer Lady Mosnter and sponser The Center for Sex and Culture for this amazing night-long tribute to Candye Cane! All proceeds go to Candye Kane as she recovers from surgery to heal a rare type of pancreatic cancer. For more information about Candye, go to her websites: www.myspace.com/candyekaneband or www.candyekane.com. This all-star line-up includes: Mr. Lucky, Ralph Carney, Joshua Brody, Veronica Klaus, Kitten on the Keys, Trauma Flintstone, Alotta Boutte, King TuffNStuff, Phat Fly Girls, Dottie Lux, Jukie Sunshine , Diamond Daggers, Velvet Siren, Bunny Pisto,l Sassy HotBuns, Ruby Vixen, Honey Lawless, Lee Sanders, Anita Martini, Ophelia Coeur de Noir, Lily LeRouge with Leslie Presley, Miss Peppermint, Celestina Meow Meow, and William Taylor, Jr.. Raffles provided by Leonard Nimoy, Dikenga Films, Red Meat, Thee Merry Widows, Dottie Lux, Bunny Pistol, Kitten on the Keys, Jay Mueller, Anje Vela, and AUTOGRAPHED BY CANDYE: The Big Book of Breasts Marilyn Wann's YAY! Scale
CounterPULSE hosts
Rock4Art! A Fundraiser
Friday July 25, 2008
CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Details TBA
Join emcees for the night Amelia Mae & Sarah ParadiseAmelia Mae Paradise & Sarah Paradise, the Bearded Ladies on Parade! The act of these two racy raconteurs draws on the languages of Drag, Burlesque, and Husband/Wife comedy teams -- and queerly, cleverly twists these lush histories into 21-century bric-à-brac. This demented and delicious duo transfixes with absurdity, glamour, insight, and gender-bending dynamism through story-telling, dancing, wacky wisecracking and all-around merry-making. Catch rockers: Dreamboat, Where Are You?, Dyspecific, Shawna Virago, and Judea Eden, just to mention a few. More details TBA!
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PAST PERFORMANCES
Belles Du Jour Present
First Friday Follies
Friday June 6, 2008
The Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph, Oakland
Doors at 8, show at 9, no cover
What's the perfect way to conclude your First Friday Art stroll of downtown Oakland's most happening galleries? Join Mistress of Ceremonies, Sinclair and a star-studded line-up for some laughter, some tunes, and some sparkling' skin! Starring Belles du Jour Burlesque with Amelia Mae Paradise & Sir Loin Strip (Diamond Daggers), Comedian Michael Capozzola, Glam-O-Rama-Girly Show, Honey Le Bang (Kitty Kitty Bang Bang), and live music from 5 Cent Coffee!!
The Living Room Collective & Stormy Leather Present
Sexicon: The Art & Language of Erotica
Saturday June 7, 2008
Stormy Leather, 1158 Howard St, San Francisco
8:00-11:30, $5 at the door
An all inclusive erotic art party. An array of sizzling art from Local Bay Area artists. Tantlilizing entertainment including: Burlesque from Amelia Mae Paradise, Live Drawing by Marc Holmes, Topless Palm reading with Debbie Moore, Resident Dominatrix Mistress Gabriella, The exquisite drag of Miss Ambrosia Salad, Shibari demonstrations with Qatana, Stormy Leather Fashion Show, and DJ Bearded Lady (Chili Dog)
NectArena Presents
NectArena Women's Pride Stage Fundraiser /> Saturday May 31, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
4 - 8 pm, performances start at 6 pm, $10 - $20 Sliding Scale
Get your sneak peak of the 2008 stage line up and see performances by dance sensation New Style Motherlode, Amelia Mae Paradise of the burlesques beauties of the Diamond Daggers; old skool rappin' studs the Mommas Boyz; hip hop l yricist Queen Deelah and your emcee Tommy Salami of the East Bay Kings Club.Bid on Silent Auction massages, adult toys, private yoga sessions, pride weekend VIP club passes, gift certificates for hair stylists, guitar lessons, pet supplies, beauty products, DJ lessons, a custom made leather garment and more. All proceeds benefiting the NectArena Women's Stage at SF Pride.
Peaches Christ Slaughters Broadway at Charlie Horse
Double Header Part 2
Friday May 30, 2008
The Cinch, 1723 Polk, San Francisco
doors at 10, show after that . . .
Join Special Guest Host Peaches Christ, along with the grande dame of Charlie Horse, Ana Conda for San Francisco's Smash Hit Rock and Roll Drag Show as they welcome Lucy Borden, Marcy Playground, L Ron Hubby, Dean Disaster, Juanita Fahita, Holy Mc Grail, Turleen, Dam Dyke and for the first time on our stage the faboo talents of SF's premier lesbian burlesque troupe the DIAMOND DAGGERS! Always free because charging for the revolution sucks! Now featuring 2 for 1 Well drinks from 10 -11!
Red Hots Burlesque
Double Header Part 1
Friday May 30, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Lily le Rouge at the door
Scotty the Blue Bunny hosts SF's Only Weekly Burlesque show with a performance from Ruby White, Amelia Mae Paradise & Fannie Fuller (Diamond Daggers), Juicy Delight (Rubenesque Burlesque) and Dottie Lux (Red Hots Burlesque). The Show also includes a filthy and freaky film reel from the insane mind of Val Killmore. Grab a drink, some *free* Oysters and BBQ at El Rio's famous happy hour and watch some of the talent of SF take the stage!
The SF LGBT Community Center Presents
6! An evening of cabaret in celebration of the 6th anniversary!!
Saturday March 29, 2008
Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison, San Francisco, CA
7-11 pm, $125
Dancing! Gourmet tasties! Host bar! Live & Silent Auctions! Hosted by Ana Conda & staring: Diamond Daggers, Juanita MORE, Fauxnique, Kiddie, Veronica Klaus, Vinsantos, Kielbasa, Kitten on the Keys, and many more!
Community United Against Violence (CUAV) Presents
Champions for Change: A 29th Anniversary Fundrasier
Thursday March 20, 2008
Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco, 94103
7 pm, $40 & $80
Fabulous entertainment will be provided by Diamond Daggers, Taiko Ren, Micia Mosely, DJ Olga T and more. WIth appearances by STOP AIDS Project's Michael Scarce, anti-prison activist Miss Major, and our community partner, El/La Program Para Trans Latinas. Delicious hors d'oeuvres, music to make you move, and a great opportunity to support CUAV!
Thrillville at The Parkway Speakeasy Theatre
Hey sailor, meet me at THRILLVILLE'S GAY GO-GO SHOW
Thursday March 13, 2008
Parkway Speakeasy Theatre, 1834 Park Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
9:15 pm, $8 at the door
Beer, Pizza, Burlesque and featuring Ray Harryhausen's manly mythological masterpiece JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963), Plus! The delicious debauchery of DIAMOND DAGGERS burlesque live on stage!
Uncle Sarah's Superhero Sideshow
C A L L I N G A L L S U P E R H E R O S ! ! !
Friday MArch 7, 2008
Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph (2 blocks from 19th street BART), Oakland, CA
8:30 pm, $5 NOTAFLOF
Are you an elementalist, mentalist, shapeshifter, speedster, size-changer, healer, gadgeteer, or blaster? It's time to emerge from your secret headquarters and celebrate UNCLE SARAH'S BIRTHDAY! Please bring your special powers, disguised identities, spangled capes, skin tight suits, and magical masked mojo to our party. BONESHAKING TUNES from Uncle's Sarah's own DYSPECIFIC and friends THE CHOP (www.thechoprocks.com) BOOB n' BOOTY SHAKING from Diamond Daggers & Rusty Hips and more special guests
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Benefit For The Boob
Novice Sister Sara Femme pops her cherry, won't you help?
Sunday March 2, 2008
Wild Side West, 424 Courtland, San Francisco, CA
4-9 pm, $5-15 suggested donation
This event will benefit the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund and stars the follwing glorious creatures: Diamond Daggers, Kitten on the Keys, Miss Trannyshack 2007 Raya Light, Carol Queen, Trauma Flintstone, and many more delicious morsels! And it's early too, so there's no reason to miss this yummy Sunday fete replete with drink specials and raffles.
Tease-O-Rama
The Premier International gathering of Buxom Burly-Q Beauties!
Friday October 5th, 2007 8 pm
Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave in North Beach
Tickets WILL sell-out for this show, so get 'em NOW at Tease-O-Rama, and arrive early for a great seat. The Daggers will charm you with two sets (we practically open the show with a group tassel twirl and solo from the one and only, Jukie Sunshine, and we finish the night out right with our faux-faux-queen nod to Dreamgirls!) And we're ONLY ON FRIDAY, so come and see how we can start your weekend right!
This show is the absoulte pinacle of the Burlesque universe FEATURING! Tantalizing Troupes from around the world, Seductive Solo Sirens and Dazzling Duos, Vintage Vixens of Burlesque, Comedy, Music, Mayhem, Possibly even…Madness! YOU CAN SEE: 200 Magnificent Specimens of Humanity overcome by rapture and hurl their clothing to the ground, Dozens of Delicious, Delectable, Dancing Darlings and Teaming Torrid Temptresses of Tease. This show is Gals and Gags Galore with Old Fashioned Burlesque as YOU like it! Adults Only!
Gay Day at Great America
Work's a Drag, Let's Have a Gay Talent Show!! with Special Guests, The Cock-T's
Friday May 25, 2007
$40 Presale Tickets available April 15th at www.gaydaypga.com. Prices go up May 1st. All ages welcome, however children's rides are closed for this private event.
Paramount's Great America is located at 4701 Great America Parkway (between Hwy 101 and 237) in Santa Clara, CA
Diamond Daggers presents a special 30 minute set with our favorite horny cheerleaders, the Cock-T's! We'll be on the main stage along with FREEPLAY, JOSHUA KLIPP, and CHEER SF. Also, TAYLOR DANE, KIMBERLEY LOCKE, American Idol Finalist PARIS BENNETT, and American Idol Diva FRENCHIE DAVIS singing 3 songs each in the Paramount Theater!
Dolores Park Cafe Cabaret
A benefit for Dyke March 2007
Friday May 18, 2007
501 Dolores St @ 18th, San Francisco
Featuring Diamond Daggers & our favorite band, Dyspecific and loads of other amazing gals! Details TBA
CounterPULSE's 2nd Anniversary Show Sunday April 29, 2007
$15-$25 sliding scale, reservations: 415-435-7552
1310 Mission at 9th in San Francisco
CounterPULSE celebrates its second birthday with dance, music, circus, food, drinks, and a silent auction-- all to benefit another year of support for risk-taking art by emerging artists.
Private Party
Sunday April 22, 2007
Always dreamed of the Daggers your special soiree? Let us be your Dreamgirls!
Crash Cabaret
A benefit for Jon Sims Center
Saturday March 16, 2007 8 pm, $20 minimum donation, NOTAFLOF
1519 Mission Street, San Francisco
Featuring Diamond Daggers & Dreamboat, Where Are You? With Mina Liccione & Dwayne Calizo and more sparkly guests TBA!
Bay Area Deby Girls
CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE MARSHALL RULING!!
Saturday March 31, 2007
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
210 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland, CA 94621
Part sport, part spectacle, and just a touch burlesque, the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls (B.A.D. Girls) are an all-female, rock'n'roll, full-contact roller derby league consisting of four teams: The S.F. ShEvil Dead; The Oakland Outlaws; The Alcatraz Escapees; and the Treasure Island Gold Diggers. Diamond Daggers wow-ed 'em once with a 20 minutes halftime set that left the crowd roaring, and now they've asked us back for more. Beer, girls, skates, Daggers, What more could you ask for? DON'T MISS IT!
Thrillville's Hip Hop Easter Show
at the Parkway Theatre
Thursday March 8, 2007 - 9:15 pm, $7
Featuring a gorgeous new print of that all time giant mutant killer rabbit classic NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (1972), Plus your luscious local ladies -- Diamond Daggers, with our own sorta bunny-love madness!
City Art Presents The Annual Erotic Art Opening
Friday February 2, 2007
The Daggers get back to our roots at one of our favorite annual events! Check out solos from Fannie Fuller, Isabella Minx, and Pussy Flambe!
Benefit Magazine's Slide into the Speakeasy
Sunday January 28, 2007 6-9 pm, $25 minimum donation, RSVP to 415-273-1620
Slide, 430 Mason Street., San Francisco
Benefit Magazine kicks of the New year with a benefit Party for the Richmond/Ermet Aids Foundation (REAF)
Don your best 20 style duds - gangster, Gatsby, flapper, or other festive attire for a rip roaring romp to rasie funds for REAF and celebrate the 25th anniversary of life partners, two of REAF's founders, Joe Seiler & Ken Henderson. Special Cabaret performances by Connie Champagne, Tim Hockenberry, Meg Mackay & Billy Philadelphia, Donna Sachet, Deco Belles and Diamond Daggers.
Saturday January 13, 2007 8 pmSOLD OUT!
W Hotel, 181 3rd St., San Francisco
Celebrate with as CURVE and the staff make a guest appearance on The L Word! Join us for a huge L Word gala party at San Francisco’s swank W Hotel. VIPs scheduled to appear are L Word cast members: Pam Grier (Kit), Leisha Hailey (Alice), Kate Moenig (Shane) and producer/creator, Ilene Chaiken. Plus, celebrity emcee, Suzanne Westenhoefer, DJ Saratonin and other surprise lesbian celebrities including Diamond Daggers! View the episode before everyone else!
Frolic
CounterPULSE
Thursday, Friday, Saturday December 14, 15, 16 - 8 pm, $16-20Info: 415-435-7552 or info@counterpulse.org
1310 Mission Street, at 9th, San Francisco, CA
This only-in-San-Francisco festival mixes circus, drag and burlesque in a delightful and explosive combination of high art, popular entertainment, and groundbreaking performance. The love child of PanTease and the Circo Zero Cabaret, this daring, spectacular, and oh-so-queer festival is THE event of the holiday season. Featuring Fauxnique, Diamond Daggers, Harlem Shake Burlesque, Emily Leap, Miguel Chernus-Goldstein, Eat Cake Productions and Vinsantos. Each night is hosted by a different band: Mighty Slim Pickins (Thurs), Dyspecific (Fri), and Dreamboat, Where are You? (Sat). Co-produced by Diamond Daggers Productions.
Dolores Park Cafe
Fundraiser for Namaste Direct
Dolores Park Cafe
Friday December 1, 2006 - 7 pm, $10
501 Dolores at 18Th
NamasteDirect and Dolores Park Cafe Invite you to a Rockin' Evening! A Celebration of Namaste's work supporting women’s empowerment and economic self-sufficiency through microcredit in Chiapas, MX. Featuring Diamond Daggers, Kitty Rose, Alexis Harte, and The Pam & Jeri Show (of Blame Sally), RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION: With amazing prizes including 49ers tickets, dinners at local restaurants, computer software and more!!!
Crash Cabaret
presents Homo for the Holidays
Dolores Park Cafe
Saturday December 2, 2006 - midnight, doors at 11:45, $10 at the door, $8 when you bring non-perishable food item(s). Food donations go to SF Food Bank.
Roxy Theatre, 3117 16th at Valencia
Local performance mavericks join for a nuevo punk variety show extravaganza. It’s a hot one-hour winter wonderland of live performance collisions between video, music, dance and theater. Whether you’re a Dreidel-spinning Damsel, Pagan Party Pooper Patsy, Kwanza Kween or a Little Miss Christ-Miss there’s room for you at Crash Cabaret, San Francisco’s underground hit show.
Sistahs Steppin' in Pride
Volunteer Appreciation Private Party
The Montclair Women's Cultural Arts Club
Sunday October 22nd 2006
Private Queer Bachelor Party
Saturday October 26nd 2006
Uncle Sarah's Sideshow
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph, Oakland, CA
Friday October 6 - doors at 8, show at 9 pm, $5
Honoring the impending nunptials of Sir Loin Strip & Vidalia Paradise, and also the birth of the Daggers very own MMMielle aka Honey/Dick Pitt! This show will feature the twang of Sir Loin's band Dyspecific and our favorite rockabilly drag band, The Mighty Slim Pickens! The show will also feature the burly-q excentricities of many of the Dagger girls including, MMMmielle in her birthday suit to celebrate her birthday! And finally, the famous and infamous Rusty Hips will be joining us to be the cherry on top of this wedding cake and brithday madness! ****************
The Drunken Redheaded Sluts present: Paul Reubens’ Day IV
Dark Room Theater
2263 Mission st., Between 19th and 18th streets
Saturday July 29th 2006 9 pm
Honoring the 15th Anniversary of Exposed Genius Paul Reubens's tribute to Jocelyn Elders, Paul Reubens Day is guaranteed to make you "scream real LOUD!" Come celebrate four years of Pee-wee loving, bow-tie wearing, "Hiney-ho"-mongering, adult-themed Saturday kid’s show watching, secret word screaming mayhem with us on Saturday, July 29th! This year the PRD after-party includes zany performances, naughty burlesque, weirdo sounds and video sensations and clips form The Very Porn Paul Reubens was watching when he got arrested. And of course you are encouraged to try your strokin’ hand at the annual costume and trivia contests, the Miss Yvonne Beauty Pageant, which are hosted by the surprise celebrity guest star! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Center for Sex and Culture.
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5TH Annual Sistahs Steppin' in Pride
EAST BAY DYKE MARCH AND FESTIVAL with Diamond Daggers
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Oakland, California
Join Sistahs Steppin' in Pride for an afternoon of pride, connection, entertainment, vendors, food, and fun! We’re celebrating our East Bay communities!
March: Gather at the Lake Merritt pillars at 11 a.m. and march at noon. Bring your friends, your drum (or borrow one of ours), and join us as we fill the streets with our voices and merry-making!
Festival: The free celebration continues from 1 to 6 p.m. in Snow Park's Sistah Village (Harrison between 19th & 20th Streets).
EVERYONE is invited to join the festivities. Come check out our vendors, children's area, elder space and more. Eat good food, meet great folks, enjoy talented performers, and receive useful information and resources. Come spend the day with us!
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Candye Kane's On The Road
Sassy Mama Jama with Diamond Daggers
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Center For Sex and Culture, San Francisco, California
Details TBA, also click here for more info
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Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad with Special Guests: Diamond Daggers
August 10th @ 8:30pm
Red Devil Lounge
1695 Polk St., SAN FRANCISCO, 415-921-1695
August 11th @ 7:30pm
Monterey Live
414 Alvarado Street, MONTEREY, 831-646-1415
August 12th
Russian River Resort
16390 4th St., GUERNEVILLE, CA, 800. 417.3767, 707.869.0691
August 13th
Larkspur Cafe Theatre
500 Magnolia Ave, LARKSPUR, CA, 415-924-6107
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad is a refreshing mix of comedy, music and show-stopping burlesque, told by the gals who learned to smoke at Hebrew School, got drunk at their Bat-Mitzvahs and would rather have more schtuppa than the chupah. This ain't yo' mama's "Fiddler"! For this third tour to California, the SF and NYC girls come together for this Hullabaloo of Heebs, including:
SF comedy favorite & resident squirrel lady, Betsy Salkind (Tonight Show, ComedyCentral) the New San Francisco Twins: Vidalia Paradise & Ms. Fannie Fuller from Diamond Daggers. Hosted by NYC comedian and chanteuse -- Goddess with NYC favorite faggelah & nightlife rodent, Scotty the Blue Bunny
These badass chosen chicks boldly dare to deconstruct years of tradition, expectations and guilt in a fast-paced vaudeville extravaganza, complete with kick lines, comedy, pasties and a rendition of "L'chaim" with a fist in the mouth. .
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Infectious Funky Rock-n-Roll Blues Revue
Benefit show for CounterPULSE
Friday July 14, 2006: 8PM, $10-$100 sliding scale
From the funky, to the down and dirty blues, to the experimental to the rock solid, this show has it all. Featuring the vocal stylings of our very own Sir Loin Strip's Band: Dyspecific along with the Judea Eden Band, Kaylah Marin, Dreamboat, Where Are You (Carrie Baum & Jessica Fudim), and more. Of course, the Daggers will keep your heart racing with some saucy skin and style! With refreshments donated by the Dolores Park Café. Come help us raise money to keep CounterPULSE thriving.
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Frameline Closing Night Party
San Francisco Design Center
101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco
Sunday June 25, 2006 10PM
Eleven days of cinematic celebration come to a close with our farewell bash at the San Francisco Design Center, a swanky center of see-and-be-seen festivity. Dining, dancing, performance by Diamond Daggers, and the announcement of Frameline30 award winners will bring the Film Festival and LGBT Pride Day to an unforgettable finish. Here's to thirty more years...American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at the Closing Night program introduction, post screening Q&A, and the Festival Awards Presentation at the Closing Night Party. For tickets, visit the Frameline website.
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San Francisco Dyke March, Main Stage
Dolores Park, Dolores between 18th & 20th
Saturday June 24, 2006 4:45PM, Free
Come pack in the park with the hottest girls in the world! If you've never been to Dyke March, you don't want to miss this sea of beautiful bodies, outrageous outfits, and proud prancers. With enough eye-candy to keep your fantasy life alive for months, brush your teeth before you come, 'cause these gals love to kiss! If you are a Dyke March Veteran, then I needn't say anymore . . . just be there! We'll be saucy with our amazing crew that just keeps getting yummier all the time: the irresistible Jukie Sunshine aka Pussy Flambe, Honey Pitt, Craven More, Tulips BreedLove, Sir Loin Strip, Ms. Fannie Fuller, and Vidalia Paradise!
- Thrilleville's Mad Mash at The Parkway Speakeasy Theater
- The Edwardian Ball at the Great American Music Hall
- Carol Queen's Center for Sex and Culture
- Curve Magazine's Annual Sex Issue Party at the prestigious W Hotel
- Bay Area Career Women New Year's Bash at one of San Francisco's most plush sites, the Carnelian Room
- Pan Tease II presented as CounterPULSE's Annual Burlesque Revue
- Spectacular Spectatcular All Hallow's Eve with Rozen Coven 2005 at the DNA Lounge
- Paul Nathan's Exotic Erotic Ball at the Cow Hollow
- Supperclub opening night industry party
- Little Minks'y at The Deluxe
- Tease O Rama 2005 at San Francisco's Famous Bimbo's
- Viva Variety: San Francisco's Longest Running Cabaret Show39, 42, 47, 48
- Help Is On The Way 2005 at the Palace of Fine Arts
- Bad Boys Pool Party at Studio Z benefiting Magnet SF
- Frameline International Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered Film Festival's Industry Party at the Lost Art Gallery and Salon
- Be'er Now fundraising show with Polkacide for Zen Hospice Project
- Easter in the Park with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
- Center for Sex and Culture Fundraiser with Carol Queen
- MC Kingfisher's Birthday Blowout at the DNA Lounge, San Francisco
- Lust Lust Lust: LeAnne Borghesi and Anita Cocktail’s 2005 Show
- San Francisco’s 2004 Halloween in the Castro with Anita Cocktail (Main Stage)
- Viva Variety 39, 42 and 47
- Santa Cruz Gay Pride, 2004
- Club Fab, San Francisco
- Sacramento Gay Pride
- The Make Out Room, San Francisco
- The Metro, Oakland
- 2004 SF Drag King Contest at the DNA Lounge, San Francisco
- Fresh Meat at ODC Dance
- Dance Mission: Circus Exquisitus
- El Rio, Club Galia, 12 Galaxies: In Bed with Fairy Butch
- Cherry Bar, San Francisco
- Club Karma, San Franciso
- 111 Minna: Beat Box Burlesque, San Francisco
- That unforgettable New Years on the bar at the Lexington, San Francisco
Little Minsky's
Thursday June 12, 2008
Club Deluxe, 1511 Haight, San Francisco
doors at 9, show at 10, $5 at the door
Come join all the stars of Diamond Daggers as we join the classiest Burly-q and variety acts from San Francisco and the world at SF's loveliest monthly cabaret. Brought to us by Douglas Good (Cabaret Verdalet) and Glamour Girl, The Flying Fox -- this night will be filled with surprises, sass, sparkle, and delight! Come early to make sure you get a great seat!
Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers cordially invite you to
A DYKE MARCH AFTER AFFAIR!
Saturday June 28, 2008
111 Minna Street, San Francisco, CA
doors at 8:00 pm, show 9-11, dancing to follow, $12-20 ss
San Francisco's hottest dyke march after party is ready for YOU! Want to have a convivial cabaret and frisky frolic without staying out all night long? Want to see some flashy flesh, delicious drag, dance your booty off and still have time to get your beauty zzzs before Pride Sunday? This is your spot! We'll showcase the Bay Area's most flamboyant females including: Diamond Daggers, Rusty Hips, Alotta Boutte, Holy McGrail, Kentucky Fried Woman, Jukie Sunshine, Delilah, Pidgeon Von Tramp, Ms. Cherry Galette and more! Co-sponsored by www.Hillgirlz.com -- this is THE PLACE TO BE AFTER DYKE MARCH! 80s dance party to follow with the gang from 111 Minna's Barracuda.
NectArena Presents
NectArena Women's Pride Stage
Sunday June 29, 2008
Golden Gate Between Van Ness & Polk
Diamond Daggers at 1:15 for 20 minutes
We're gonna be shaking it up and stirring in some feathery fanciness for all the gay gals at Pride this year. We'll be joined by the amazingly talented Alotta Boutte (of Beach Blanket Babylon & Harlem Shake) for a 20 minute set of Diamond Dagger's Best. There will be solos, duets, drag, and group spectacle from the Bay Area's favorite Burly-Queer Cabaret!
Juanita MORE! Presents
Gay Pride 08 After Party!!
Sunday June 29, 2008
The Phoenix Hotel, Bambuddah Lounge, 601 Eddy Street, San Francisco
doors at 3, performance at 6
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Once again Juanita MORE is hosting the hottest San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade - After Party. A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit The New Leaf Outreach to Elders Program. The afternoon benefit includes dancing to the hottest beats by some of Miss MORE's favorite DJs - Chelsea Starr (Hot Pants, Booty Call), James Glass, Robot Hustle (Honey Sound System), and The Bearded Lady (Chili Dog) & Steve Summers. A spectacular performance by Harlem Shake Burlesque & Diamond Daggers that is not to be missed! San Francisco's ONLY pool party is only a couple of blocks away from Civic Center which this makes Bambuddha Lounge the perfect spot for you and your friends to celebrate. There will be a limited amount of tickets available this year.
Red Hots Burlesque
4th of July Spectacular
Friday July 4, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Bella Trix at the door
Join Hostess with the Mostess, Uni & her Uke to get down n' dirty n' patriotic our way! Amelia Paradise performs solo. More details of line-up TBA.
Lady Monster Presents
For the Love of Candye! A Benefit for Candye Kane
Wednesday July 23, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 7:00, show at 8, $10-10 at the door
Join prodcuer Lady Mosnter and sponser The Center for Sex and Culture for this amazing night-long tribute to Candye Cane! All proceeds go to Candye Kane as she recovers from surgery to heal a rare type of pancreatic cancer. For more information about Candye, go to her websites: www.myspace.com/candyekaneband or www.candyekane.com. This all-star line-up includes: Mr. Lucky, Ralph Carney, Joshua Brody, Veronica Klaus, Kitten on the Keys, Trauma Flintstone, Alotta Boutte, King TuffNStuff, Phat Fly Girls, Dottie Lux, Jukie Sunshine , Diamond Daggers, Velvet Siren, Bunny Pisto,l Sassy HotBuns, Ruby Vixen, Honey Lawless, Lee Sanders, Anita Martini, Ophelia Coeur de Noir, Lily LeRouge with Leslie Presley, Miss Peppermint, Celestina Meow Meow, and William Taylor, Jr.. Raffles provided by Leonard Nimoy, Dikenga Films, Red Meat, Thee Merry Widows, Dottie Lux, Bunny Pistol, Kitten on the Keys, Jay Mueller, Anje Vela, and AUTOGRAPHED BY CANDYE: The Big Book of Breasts Marilyn Wann's YAY! Scale
CounterPULSE hosts
Rock4Art! A Fundraiser
Friday July 25, 2008
CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Details TBA
Join emcees for the night Amelia Mae & Sarah ParadiseAmelia Mae Paradise & Sarah Paradise, the Bearded Ladies on Parade! The act of these two racy raconteurs draws on the languages of Drag, Burlesque, and Husband/Wife comedy teams -- and queerly, cleverly twists these lush histories into 21-century bric-à-brac. This demented and delicious duo transfixes with absurdity, glamour, insight, and gender-bending dynamism through story-telling, dancing, wacky wisecracking and all-around merry-making. Catch rockers: Dreamboat, Where Are You?, Dyspecific, Shawna Virago, and Judea Eden, just to mention a few. More details TBA!
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PAST PERFORMANCES
Belles Du Jour Present
First Friday Follies
Friday June 6, 2008
The Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph, Oakland
Doors at 8, show at 9, no cover
What's the perfect way to conclude your First Friday Art stroll of downtown Oakland's most happening galleries? Join Mistress of Ceremonies, Sinclair and a star-studded line-up for some laughter, some tunes, and some sparkling' skin! Starring Belles du Jour Burlesque with Amelia Mae Paradise & Sir Loin Strip (Diamond Daggers), Comedian Michael Capozzola, Glam-O-Rama-Girly Show, Honey Le Bang (Kitty Kitty Bang Bang), and live music from 5 Cent Coffee!!
The Living Room Collective & Stormy Leather Present
Sexicon: The Art & Language of Erotica
Saturday June 7, 2008
Stormy Leather, 1158 Howard St, San Francisco
8:00-11:30, $5 at the door
An all inclusive erotic art party. An array of sizzling art from Local Bay Area artists. Tantlilizing entertainment including: Burlesque from Amelia Mae Paradise, Live Drawing by Marc Holmes, Topless Palm reading with Debbie Moore, Resident Dominatrix Mistress Gabriella, The exquisite drag of Miss Ambrosia Salad, Shibari demonstrations with Qatana, Stormy Leather Fashion Show, and DJ Bearded Lady (Chili Dog)
NectArena Presents
NectArena Women's Pride Stage Fundraiser /> Saturday May 31, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco
4 - 8 pm, performances start at 6 pm, $10 - $20 Sliding Scale
Get your sneak peak of the 2008 stage line up and see performances by dance sensation New Style Motherlode, Amelia Mae Paradise of the burlesques beauties of the Diamond Daggers; old skool rappin' studs the Mommas Boyz; hip hop l yricist Queen Deelah and your emcee Tommy Salami of the East Bay Kings Club.Bid on Silent Auction massages, adult toys, private yoga sessions, pride weekend VIP club passes, gift certificates for hair stylists, guitar lessons, pet supplies, beauty products, DJ lessons, a custom made leather garment and more. All proceeds benefiting the NectArena Women's Stage at SF Pride.
Peaches Christ Slaughters Broadway at Charlie Horse
Double Header Part 2
Friday May 30, 2008
The Cinch, 1723 Polk, San Francisco
doors at 10, show after that . . .
Join Special Guest Host Peaches Christ, along with the grande dame of Charlie Horse, Ana Conda for San Francisco's Smash Hit Rock and Roll Drag Show as they welcome Lucy Borden, Marcy Playground, L Ron Hubby, Dean Disaster, Juanita Fahita, Holy Mc Grail, Turleen, Dam Dyke and for the first time on our stage the faboo talents of SF's premier lesbian burlesque troupe the DIAMOND DAGGERS! Always free because charging for the revolution sucks! Now featuring 2 for 1 Well drinks from 10 -11!
Red Hots Burlesque
Double Header Part 1
Friday May 30, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Lily le Rouge at the door
Scotty the Blue Bunny hosts SF's Only Weekly Burlesque show with a performance from Ruby White, Amelia Mae Paradise & Fannie Fuller (Diamond Daggers), Juicy Delight (Rubenesque Burlesque) and Dottie Lux (Red Hots Burlesque). The Show also includes a filthy and freaky film reel from the insane mind of Val Killmore. Grab a drink, some *free* Oysters and BBQ at El Rio's famous happy hour and watch some of the talent of SF take the stage!
The SF LGBT Community Center Presents
6! An evening of cabaret in celebration of the 6th anniversary!!
Saturday March 29, 2008
Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison, San Francisco, CA
7-11 pm, $125
Dancing! Gourmet tasties! Host bar! Live & Silent Auctions! Hosted by Ana Conda & staring: Diamond Daggers, Juanita MORE, Fauxnique, Kiddie, Veronica Klaus, Vinsantos, Kielbasa, Kitten on the Keys, and many more!
Community United Against Violence (CUAV) Presents
Champions for Change: A 29th Anniversary Fundrasier
Thursday March 20, 2008
Mighty, 119 Utah Street, San Francisco, 94103
7 pm, $40 & $80
Fabulous entertainment will be provided by Diamond Daggers, Taiko Ren, Micia Mosely, DJ Olga T and more. WIth appearances by STOP AIDS Project's Michael Scarce, anti-prison activist Miss Major, and our community partner, El/La Program Para Trans Latinas. Delicious hors d'oeuvres, music to make you move, and a great opportunity to support CUAV!
Thrillville at The Parkway Speakeasy Theatre
Hey sailor, meet me at THRILLVILLE'S GAY GO-GO SHOW
Thursday March 13, 2008
Parkway Speakeasy Theatre, 1834 Park Blvd. Oakland, CA 94606
9:15 pm, $8 at the door
Beer, Pizza, Burlesque and featuring Ray Harryhausen's manly mythological masterpiece JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS (1963), Plus! The delicious debauchery of DIAMOND DAGGERS burlesque live on stage!
Uncle Sarah's Superhero Sideshow
C A L L I N G A L L S U P E R H E R O S ! ! !
Friday MArch 7, 2008
Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph (2 blocks from 19th street BART), Oakland, CA
8:30 pm, $5 NOTAFLOF
Are you an elementalist, mentalist, shapeshifter, speedster, size-changer, healer, gadgeteer, or blaster? It's time to emerge from your secret headquarters and celebrate UNCLE SARAH'S BIRTHDAY! Please bring your special powers, disguised identities, spangled capes, skin tight suits, and magical masked mojo to our party. BONESHAKING TUNES from Uncle's Sarah's own DYSPECIFIC and friends THE CHOP (www.thechoprocks.com) BOOB n' BOOTY SHAKING from Diamond Daggers & Rusty Hips and more special guests
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence: Benefit For The Boob
Novice Sister Sara Femme pops her cherry, won't you help?
Sunday March 2, 2008
Wild Side West, 424 Courtland, San Francisco, CA
4-9 pm, $5-15 suggested donation
This event will benefit the Breast Cancer Emergency Fund and stars the follwing glorious creatures: Diamond Daggers, Kitten on the Keys, Miss Trannyshack 2007 Raya Light, Carol Queen, Trauma Flintstone, and many more delicious morsels! And it's early too, so there's no reason to miss this yummy Sunday fete replete with drink specials and raffles.
Tease-O-Rama
The Premier International gathering of Buxom Burly-Q Beauties!
Friday October 5th, 2007 8 pm
Bimbo’s 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Ave in North Beach
Tickets WILL sell-out for this show, so get 'em NOW at Tease-O-Rama, and arrive early for a great seat. The Daggers will charm you with two sets (we practically open the show with a group tassel twirl and solo from the one and only, Jukie Sunshine, and we finish the night out right with our faux-faux-queen nod to Dreamgirls!) And we're ONLY ON FRIDAY, so come and see how we can start your weekend right!
This show is the absoulte pinacle of the Burlesque universe FEATURING! Tantalizing Troupes from around the world, Seductive Solo Sirens and Dazzling Duos, Vintage Vixens of Burlesque, Comedy, Music, Mayhem, Possibly even…Madness! YOU CAN SEE: 200 Magnificent Specimens of Humanity overcome by rapture and hurl their clothing to the ground, Dozens of Delicious, Delectable, Dancing Darlings and Teaming Torrid Temptresses of Tease. This show is Gals and Gags Galore with Old Fashioned Burlesque as YOU like it! Adults Only!
Gay Day at Great America
Work's a Drag, Let's Have a Gay Talent Show!! with Special Guests, The Cock-T's
Friday May 25, 2007
$40 Presale Tickets available April 15th at www.gaydaypga.com. Prices go up May 1st. All ages welcome, however children's rides are closed for this private event.
Paramount's Great America is located at 4701 Great America Parkway (between Hwy 101 and 237) in Santa Clara, CA
Diamond Daggers presents a special 30 minute set with our favorite horny cheerleaders, the Cock-T's! We'll be on the main stage along with FREEPLAY, JOSHUA KLIPP, and CHEER SF. Also, TAYLOR DANE, KIMBERLEY LOCKE, American Idol Finalist PARIS BENNETT, and American Idol Diva FRENCHIE DAVIS singing 3 songs each in the Paramount Theater!
Dolores Park Cafe Cabaret
A benefit for Dyke March 2007
Friday May 18, 2007
501 Dolores St @ 18th, San Francisco
Featuring Diamond Daggers & our favorite band, Dyspecific and loads of other amazing gals! Details TBA
CounterPULSE's 2nd Anniversary Show Sunday April 29, 2007
$15-$25 sliding scale, reservations: 415-435-7552
1310 Mission at 9th in San Francisco
CounterPULSE celebrates its second birthday with dance, music, circus, food, drinks, and a silent auction-- all to benefit another year of support for risk-taking art by emerging artists.
Private Party
Sunday April 22, 2007
Always dreamed of the Daggers your special soiree? Let us be your Dreamgirls!
Crash Cabaret
A benefit for Jon Sims Center
Saturday March 16, 2007 8 pm, $20 minimum donation, NOTAFLOF
1519 Mission Street, San Francisco
Featuring Diamond Daggers & Dreamboat, Where Are You? With Mina Liccione & Dwayne Calizo and more sparkly guests TBA!
Bay Area Deby Girls
CANCELLED DUE TO FIRE MARSHALL RULING!!
Saturday March 31, 2007
$12 in advance, $15 at the door
210 Hegenberger Loop, Oakland, CA 94621
Part sport, part spectacle, and just a touch burlesque, the B.ay A.rea D.erby Girls (B.A.D. Girls) are an all-female, rock'n'roll, full-contact roller derby league consisting of four teams: The S.F. ShEvil Dead; The Oakland Outlaws; The Alcatraz Escapees; and the Treasure Island Gold Diggers. Diamond Daggers wow-ed 'em once with a 20 minutes halftime set that left the crowd roaring, and now they've asked us back for more. Beer, girls, skates, Daggers, What more could you ask for? DON'T MISS IT!
Thrillville's Hip Hop Easter Show
at the Parkway Theatre
Thursday March 8, 2007 - 9:15 pm, $7
Featuring a gorgeous new print of that all time giant mutant killer rabbit classic NIGHT OF THE LEPUS (1972), Plus your luscious local ladies -- Diamond Daggers, with our own sorta bunny-love madness!
City Art Presents The Annual Erotic Art Opening
Friday February 2, 2007
The Daggers get back to our roots at one of our favorite annual events! Check out solos from Fannie Fuller, Isabella Minx, and Pussy Flambe!
Benefit Magazine's Slide into the Speakeasy
Sunday January 28, 2007 6-9 pm, $25 minimum donation, RSVP to 415-273-1620
Slide, 430 Mason Street., San Francisco
Benefit Magazine kicks of the New year with a benefit Party for the Richmond/Ermet Aids Foundation (REAF)
Don your best 20 style duds - gangster, Gatsby, flapper, or other festive attire for a rip roaring romp to rasie funds for REAF and celebrate the 25th anniversary of life partners, two of REAF's founders, Joe Seiler & Ken Henderson. Special Cabaret performances by Connie Champagne, Tim Hockenberry, Meg Mackay & Billy Philadelphia, Donna Sachet, Deco Belles and Diamond Daggers.
Saturday January 13, 2007 8 pmSOLD OUT!
W Hotel, 181 3rd St., San Francisco
Celebrate with as CURVE and the staff make a guest appearance on The L Word! Join us for a huge L Word gala party at San Francisco’s swank W Hotel. VIPs scheduled to appear are L Word cast members: Pam Grier (Kit), Leisha Hailey (Alice), Kate Moenig (Shane) and producer/creator, Ilene Chaiken. Plus, celebrity emcee, Suzanne Westenhoefer, DJ Saratonin and other surprise lesbian celebrities including Diamond Daggers! View the episode before everyone else!
Frolic
CounterPULSE
Thursday, Friday, Saturday December 14, 15, 16 - 8 pm, $16-20Info: 415-435-7552 or info@counterpulse.org
1310 Mission Street, at 9th, San Francisco, CA
This only-in-San-Francisco festival mixes circus, drag and burlesque in a delightful and explosive combination of high art, popular entertainment, and groundbreaking performance. The love child of PanTease and the Circo Zero Cabaret, this daring, spectacular, and oh-so-queer festival is THE event of the holiday season. Featuring Fauxnique, Diamond Daggers, Harlem Shake Burlesque, Emily Leap, Miguel Chernus-Goldstein, Eat Cake Productions and Vinsantos. Each night is hosted by a different band: Mighty Slim Pickins (Thurs), Dyspecific (Fri), and Dreamboat, Where are You? (Sat). Co-produced by Diamond Daggers Productions.
Dolores Park Cafe
Fundraiser for Namaste Direct
Dolores Park Cafe
Friday December 1, 2006 - 7 pm, $10
501 Dolores at 18Th
NamasteDirect and Dolores Park Cafe Invite you to a Rockin' Evening! A Celebration of Namaste's work supporting women’s empowerment and economic self-sufficiency through microcredit in Chiapas, MX. Featuring Diamond Daggers, Kitty Rose, Alexis Harte, and The Pam & Jeri Show (of Blame Sally), RAFFLE & SILENT AUCTION: With amazing prizes including 49ers tickets, dinners at local restaurants, computer software and more!!!
Crash Cabaret
presents Homo for the Holidays
Dolores Park Cafe
Saturday December 2, 2006 - midnight, doors at 11:45, $10 at the door, $8 when you bring non-perishable food item(s). Food donations go to SF Food Bank.
Roxy Theatre, 3117 16th at Valencia
Local performance mavericks join for a nuevo punk variety show extravaganza. It’s a hot one-hour winter wonderland of live performance collisions between video, music, dance and theater. Whether you’re a Dreidel-spinning Damsel, Pagan Party Pooper Patsy, Kwanza Kween or a Little Miss Christ-Miss there’s room for you at Crash Cabaret, San Francisco’s underground hit show.
Sistahs Steppin' in Pride
Volunteer Appreciation Private Party
The Montclair Women's Cultural Arts Club
Sunday October 22nd 2006
Private Queer Bachelor Party
Saturday October 26nd 2006
Uncle Sarah's Sideshow
Cafe Van Kleef
1621 Telegraph, Oakland, CA
Friday October 6 - doors at 8, show at 9 pm, $5
Honoring the impending nunptials of Sir Loin Strip & Vidalia Paradise, and also the birth of the Daggers very own MMMielle aka Honey/Dick Pitt! This show will feature the twang of Sir Loin's band Dyspecific and our favorite rockabilly drag band, The Mighty Slim Pickens! The show will also feature the burly-q excentricities of many of the Dagger girls including, MMMmielle in her birthday suit to celebrate her birthday! And finally, the famous and infamous Rusty Hips will be joining us to be the cherry on top of this wedding cake and brithday madness! ****************
The Drunken Redheaded Sluts present: Paul Reubens’ Day IV
Dark Room Theater
2263 Mission st., Between 19th and 18th streets
Saturday July 29th 2006 9 pm
Honoring the 15th Anniversary of Exposed Genius Paul Reubens's tribute to Jocelyn Elders, Paul Reubens Day is guaranteed to make you "scream real LOUD!" Come celebrate four years of Pee-wee loving, bow-tie wearing, "Hiney-ho"-mongering, adult-themed Saturday kid’s show watching, secret word screaming mayhem with us on Saturday, July 29th! This year the PRD after-party includes zany performances, naughty burlesque, weirdo sounds and video sensations and clips form The Very Porn Paul Reubens was watching when he got arrested. And of course you are encouraged to try your strokin’ hand at the annual costume and trivia contests, the Miss Yvonne Beauty Pageant, which are hosted by the surprise celebrity guest star! A portion of the proceeds will benefit Center for Sex and Culture.
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5TH Annual Sistahs Steppin' in Pride
EAST BAY DYKE MARCH AND FESTIVAL with Diamond Daggers
Saturday, August 26, 2006
Oakland, California
Join Sistahs Steppin' in Pride for an afternoon of pride, connection, entertainment, vendors, food, and fun! We’re celebrating our East Bay communities!
March: Gather at the Lake Merritt pillars at 11 a.m. and march at noon. Bring your friends, your drum (or borrow one of ours), and join us as we fill the streets with our voices and merry-making!
Festival: The free celebration continues from 1 to 6 p.m. in Snow Park's Sistah Village (Harrison between 19th & 20th Streets).
EVERYONE is invited to join the festivities. Come check out our vendors, children's area, elder space and more. Eat good food, meet great folks, enjoy talented performers, and receive useful information and resources. Come spend the day with us!
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Candye Kane's On The Road
Sassy Mama Jama with Diamond Daggers
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
Center For Sex and Culture, San Francisco, California
Details TBA, also click here for more info
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Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad with Special Guests: Diamond Daggers
August 10th @ 8:30pm
Red Devil Lounge
1695 Polk St., SAN FRANCISCO, 415-921-1695
August 11th @ 7:30pm
Monterey Live
414 Alvarado Street, MONTEREY, 831-646-1415
August 12th
Russian River Resort
16390 4th St., GUERNEVILLE, CA, 800. 417.3767, 707.869.0691
August 13th
Larkspur Cafe Theatre
500 Magnolia Ave, LARKSPUR, CA, 415-924-6107
Nice Jewish Girls Gone Bad is a refreshing mix of comedy, music and show-stopping burlesque, told by the gals who learned to smoke at Hebrew School, got drunk at their Bat-Mitzvahs and would rather have more schtuppa than the chupah. This ain't yo' mama's "Fiddler"! For this third tour to California, the SF and NYC girls come together for this Hullabaloo of Heebs, including:
SF comedy favorite & resident squirrel lady, Betsy Salkind (Tonight Show, ComedyCentral) the New San Francisco Twins: Vidalia Paradise & Ms. Fannie Fuller from Diamond Daggers. Hosted by NYC comedian and chanteuse -- Goddess with NYC favorite faggelah & nightlife rodent, Scotty the Blue Bunny
These badass chosen chicks boldly dare to deconstruct years of tradition, expectations and guilt in a fast-paced vaudeville extravaganza, complete with kick lines, comedy, pasties and a rendition of "L'chaim" with a fist in the mouth. .
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Infectious Funky Rock-n-Roll Blues Revue
Benefit show for CounterPULSE
Friday July 14, 2006: 8PM, $10-$100 sliding scale
From the funky, to the down and dirty blues, to the experimental to the rock solid, this show has it all. Featuring the vocal stylings of our very own Sir Loin Strip's Band: Dyspecific along with the Judea Eden Band, Kaylah Marin, Dreamboat, Where Are You (Carrie Baum & Jessica Fudim), and more. Of course, the Daggers will keep your heart racing with some saucy skin and style! With refreshments donated by the Dolores Park Café. Come help us raise money to keep CounterPULSE thriving.
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Frameline Closing Night Party
San Francisco Design Center
101 Henry Adams Street, San Francisco
Sunday June 25, 2006 10PM
Eleven days of cinematic celebration come to a close with our farewell bash at the San Francisco Design Center, a swanky center of see-and-be-seen festivity. Dining, dancing, performance by Diamond Daggers, and the announcement of Frameline30 award winners will bring the Film Festival and LGBT Pride Day to an unforgettable finish. Here's to thirty more years...American Sign Language interpretation will be provided at the Closing Night program introduction, post screening Q&A, and the Festival Awards Presentation at the Closing Night Party. For tickets, visit the Frameline website.
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San Francisco Dyke March, Main Stage
Dolores Park, Dolores between 18th & 20th
Saturday June 24, 2006 4:45PM, Free
Come pack in the park with the hottest girls in the world! If you've never been to Dyke March, you don't want to miss this sea of beautiful bodies, outrageous outfits, and proud prancers. With enough eye-candy to keep your fantasy life alive for months, brush your teeth before you come, 'cause these gals love to kiss! If you are a Dyke March Veteran, then I needn't say anymore . . . just be there! We'll be saucy with our amazing crew that just keeps getting yummier all the time: the irresistible Jukie Sunshine aka Pussy Flambe, Honey Pitt, Craven More, Tulips BreedLove, Sir Loin Strip, Ms. Fannie Fuller, and Vidalia Paradise!
Sunday, June 26, 2005
SF PRIDE! Main Stage!
The Diamond Daggers headlined the Main Stage at Pride with the fabulous Anita Cocktail!
See pictures of Pride 2005
SF PRIDE! Main Stage!
The Diamond Daggers headlined the Main Stage at Pride with the fabulous Anita Cocktail!
See pictures of Pride 2005
- Thrilleville's Mad Mash at The Parkway Speakeasy Theater
- The Edwardian Ball at the Great American Music Hall
- Carol Queen's Center for Sex and Culture
- Curve Magazine's Annual Sex Issue Party at the prestigious W Hotel
- Bay Area Career Women New Year's Bash at one of San Francisco's most plush sites, the Carnelian Room
- Pan Tease II presented as CounterPULSE's Annual Burlesque Revue
- Spectacular Spectatcular All Hallow's Eve with Rozen Coven 2005 at the DNA Lounge
- Paul Nathan's Exotic Erotic Ball at the Cow Hollow
- Supperclub opening night industry party
- Little Minks'y at The Deluxe
- Tease O Rama 2005 at San Francisco's Famous Bimbo's
- Viva Variety: San Francisco's Longest Running Cabaret Show39, 42, 47, 48
- Help Is On The Way 2005 at the Palace of Fine Arts
- Bad Boys Pool Party at Studio Z benefiting Magnet SF
- Frameline International Lesbian, Gay, Transgendered Film Festival's Industry Party at the Lost Art Gallery and Salon
- Be'er Now fundraising show with Polkacide for Zen Hospice Project
- Easter in the Park with The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
- Center for Sex and Culture Fundraiser with Carol Queen
- MC Kingfisher's Birthday Blowout at the DNA Lounge, San Francisco
- Lust Lust Lust: LeAnne Borghesi and Anita Cocktail’s 2005 Show
- San Francisco’s 2004 Halloween in the Castro with Anita Cocktail (Main Stage)
- Viva Variety 39, 42 and 47
- Santa Cruz Gay Pride, 2004
- Club Fab, San Francisco
- Sacramento Gay Pride
- The Make Out Room, San Francisco
- The Metro, Oakland
- 2004 SF Drag King Contest at the DNA Lounge, San Francisco
- Fresh Meat at ODC Dance
- Dance Mission: Circus Exquisitus
- El Rio, Club Galia, 12 Galaxies: In Bed with Fairy Butch
- Cherry Bar, San Francisco
- Club Karma, San Franciso
- 111 Minna: Beat Box Burlesque, San Francisco
- That unforgettable New Years on the bar at the Lexington, San Francisco
