Dr Sketchy's SF presents the Bearded Ladies February 23, 2010
111 Minna Gallery, San Francisco
7pm - 10pm, $10 general, $& for students/teachers, 21+ with id


Dr Sketchy's SF Presents the Bearded Ladies:Amelia Mae Paradise and Sir Loin Strip! It's a gender bending romp with the Bearded Ladies from the Diamond Daggers this month at Dr Sketchy's SF. These ladies have it all!And you get to draw it.


Benefit for the Boob: 3DDD
February 28, 2010
Wild Side West, 424 Cortland St San Francisco
4 pm - 9pm, $5-20 Sliding sclae, no one turned away


Sister Sara Femme and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Inc present Benefit for the Boob3DDD!

Featuring
Kitten on the Keys, Amelia Mae Paradise of the Diamond Daggers, Alotta Boutte', Delicio del Tores and Lyric Styles of CHUBB, Bing Crotchby, Simone Campbell, Kitty Von Quimm, the Almighty Hermaphrodite, Dean Disaster, Kitty Tapata, Bebe Sweetbriar, Lynn Ruth Miller, The Ruby Vixen, Dam Dyke, Novice Sister Phyliss Withe-Litaday, Simone de la Ghetto, emcee Fairy Butch and more! more! more! Drag kings, faux queens, comedy, fan dancing, drink specials, kinky sex education, raffle prizes. And boobs!

All proceeds to benefit the Breast Cancer Emergency fund (bcef-sf.org).

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PAST PERFORMANCES

Little Minsky's Burlesque & Variety Show
December 10, 2009
Club Deluxe, 1509 Haight Street @ Ashbury, San Francisco
Doors @ 9pm, $5


BURLESQUE: Diamond Daggers, Vienna La Rouge, The Flying Fox, Sugar La Vie, Dottie Lux, Honey Le Bang, Mai Tai ... VARIETY: Karina Denike & Guests, Alotta Boutté, Lily Taylor . . .MC: Scotty the Blue Bunny . . . DJ: Sage - playin' retro cool


YBCA Big Idea Night pARTy
November 14, 2009
YBCA Grand Lobby and Galleries, 701 Mission @ 3rd St
Diamond Daggers Cabaret: 10:45 - 11:30 FREE


Brought to you by Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers!

Featuring
Raise your awareness, lower your inhibitions and celebrate the "State of the Queer Nation" at Big Idea Night, YBCA's FREE pARTy on Sat, Nov 14. Learn more about YBCA's Big Idea, "Bridging the Gap," which focuses on cultural distance and how to close gaps of misunderstandings between people. Amelia Mae Paradise presents Diamond Daggers Cabaret with: Diamond Daggers, Alotta Boutte, Simone de la Getto, La Chica Boom, Kentucky Fried Woman and CHUBB!

Amelia Mae Paradise Takes-Over East Bay Hubba Hubba
November 23, 2009
THE UPTOWN CLUB, 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland (just 1 block from 19th Street BART!)
$5,Doors 9PM, Show 10PM, 21 & Up w/ID

Brought to you by Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers!

Amelia's gonna bring her queer freak-fest to The Uptown with unimaginable surprises, quirks, vaguery, folly, and fancy. This sideshow line-up includes Isis Star-Goddes of Burlesque, Vagabondage, Simone de la Getto, Calypso & Summer Bowie, and more. Of course Diamond Daggers' Fannie Fuller, Sir Loin Strip, Amelia Mae Paradise & The Mystery Pig will titilate you with a wide sampling of gratification both new & classic.


Kentucky Fried Woman's Barnyard Follies: An Evening of Animal Fun November 7, 2009
Velvet, 3411 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland
$10 at the door


Featuring: Alotta Boutté, Jukie Sunshine, Momma’s Boyz, Simone de la Getto, Amelia Mae Paradise & The Mystery Pig, Jay Walker & Delicio del Toro, and TuffNStuff - Drag King of the Blues. This show is going to be simply hysterical! Your favorite performers will transform into a wild array of animal characters for a wild evening of performances you won't forget. Also, there will be a Kentucky Fried Woman Fried Chicken Dinner Auction to help raise funds for Flabulous! An evening of performance for people of size and their allies.


Chaser Take-Over Night: HUNG hosted by Delicio del Toro & Jay Walker November 3, 2009
The End Up, 401 6th Street @ Harrison, SF CA
Doors @ 9pm, $10 at the door


Sir Loin Strip joins SFs hottest drag kings!


B.Y.O.Q. - Bring Your Own Queer!!! October 24, 2009
Music Concourse Bandshell in Golden Gate Park, 50 Tea Garden Dr
12:00pm - 5:00pm FREE


Five hours knee-deep in an artsy showcase and dance party with independent-minded local tomcats and faygeles? Only in America!


Coct-T's Present: Cheerleaders vs. Nerd Zombies October 22, 2009
Rockit Room, 406 Clement Street, San Francisco, CA
8:00pm - 11:30pm, $10 not in costume & $8 in costume, NERD! (or, whatevs)

Something spooky is happening at Cox Remedial High... they can't help but notice that somehow they feel - ohmigawd - less popular!!! Could the Cock-ts be losing seat at the head lunch table, the front of the bus, and on the principal's lap? Find out October 22nd at the Rockit Room when the Cock-ts present CHEERLEADERS VS NERD-ZOMBIES!!!!! Featuring fabulous and freaky performances by: Diamond Daggers, Chi Chis Del Fuego, Dottie Lux, Rose Pistola, SF Double Dutch and rockin' tunes by the Boner Jams!


Homotopia September 13, 2009
White Horse, 6551 Telegraph, Oakland
Doors @ 9pm, $5


DJs Black & Durt kick-off thier new monthly east bay dance party with a special guest appearance with Burlesque Starlette & Production Powerhouse: Amelia Mae Paradise!


Good Vibrations Erotic Film Festival Kick-Off Party September 12, 2009
El Rio, 3158 Mission St @ Cesar Chavez, San Francisco
Doors @ 9 pm, $7 (Burly-Q show at 10:15)


Celebrate Good Vibrations’ Fourth Annual Independent Erotic Film Festival with a special release screening of indie-porn princess Courtney Trouble’s new film, Speakeasy. Join the filmmaker for a special screening, and get hot and bothered by San Francisco's hottest burlesque line-pp brought to you by Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers!

Featuring
* Chica Boom, Alotta Boutte, Simone de la Getto, Delilah, Dottie Lux, Isis Star & Diamond Daggers with Sir Loin Strip, Fannie Fuller & Amelia Mae Paradise!


Little Minsky's Burlesque & Variety Show September 10, 2009
Club Deluxe, 1509 Haight Street @ Ashbury, San Francisco
Doors @ 9pm, $5


Get set for some shimmy and shake, stunning divas and mischievous melodies as Little Minsky's is just around the corner this Thursday at Club Deluxe. Join us for another round of sizzling show, tasty cocktails and racy good times...


Barbary Coast Burlesque September 9, 2009
Annies Social Club, 917 Folsom St @ 5th St.San Francisco
Doors @ 8pm, $5

Midweek Mayhem of Bombshell Beauties!!!

Starring Eva Von Slut!! With Performances by: sASSy Hotbuns, Amelia Paradise & Sir Loin Strip of Diamond Daggers, Lily Le Rouge, Miss De Minna, Sparkly Devil, Kellita, Josie Starre, Bunny Pistol from FAR AWAY cities.... Twinkle Toes McGee and Polly Peabody!!!

The Second Annual Dyke March After Affair
SF Pride Weekend with Diamond Daggers: Part 2
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday June 27, 2009
Paradise Lounge, 1501 Folsom @ 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 8:30, Show at 9:30 & $15

A Live Music Dance Party featuring the area's HOTTEST all-female line-up!!!

On The Main Floor
* WOOD - Hard Rock, Fake Cock!
* DIAMOND DAGGERS - The Bay's Favorite Queer Burlesque!
* MIGHTY SLIM PICKINS - Vintage Country, Rockabilly Punk Outfit

In the Upstairs Dance Lair:
* DJ Ryan spins sexy dance grooves all night long!



The Bearded Lady's TransMarch FreakShow
SF Pride Weekend with Diamond Daggers: Part 1
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Friday June 26, 2009
Elbo Room, 647 Valencia, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 7, Show at 9 & $12-$20

Live Onstage: AMAZING FEATS OF TRANSGRESSION!!!

Death Defying Drag from
* Sir Loin Strip (Diamond Daggers)
* Glammamore
* Rusty Hips
* Lil Miss Hot Mess
* Jupiter
* Fella Fem

Unbelievable Burlesque from
* Amelia Mae Paradise (Diamond Daggers)
* Kentucky Fried Woman & Savory Sweet
* Vera DeVille
* Lola Peacock

IN YOUR EAR:
* The Glory Hole for the Ear will be in full operation, so stick your ear to the hole and get a brain infused with naughtiness, or maybe use it as a confessional for your freakiest fetishes!


EUROPEAN TOUR SUMMER 2009

SNOT Cabaret Benefit - AMSTERDAM
At SCUB (Social Center Under The Bridge)
Saturday May 23, 2009

DUCKIE - LONDON
Royal Vauxhall Tavern
Saturday May 23, 2009

Private Party - STOCKHOLM
By invitiation only
Wednesday May 27, 2009

Dyke Party - STOCKHOM
Location to be announced
Thursday May 28, 2009


Uppsala Pride
CLUB CALIENTE - UPPSALA
Uppsala Stadsteater 22:00-03:00. 18 year.
Saturday May 30, 2009

BUILT FOR SPEED - BERLIN
King Kong Klub; Brunnenstrasse 173 (nearest U Bahn U8 Rosenthaler Platz)
Thursday June 4, 2009

Euro Pride Alternative
ALT PRIDE - ZURICH
10pm - 5 am Where: Provitreff, Sihlquai 240, 8005 Zurich
Saturday June 6, 2009

From Honolulu to Helsinki via Histeria
HELSINKI Sunday June 14, 2009

Diamond Daggers Burlesque Workshops
HELSINKI Monday June 15, 2009


Jazz Baby
A Black Tie Celebration of Amelia Mae Paradise's 35th Birthday
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday May 9, 2009
Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph, Oakland, CA
Doors at 9, Show throughout the night $7

It's gonna be a black-tie vintage affair with old-timey musical surprise guest stars, elegant cocktails, and an all-around refined-freaky celebration of my 35th birthday! Don your dapper duds and come be fabulous!STAGE so much eye candy your peepers are sure to pop!

Thrilleville: Goldfinger Thursday May 7, 2009
El Cerrito Speakeasy, El Cerrito, CA

Diamond Daggers Femme Follies
The Official Bay Area Book Release Party for Femmes of Power
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday April 25, 2009
Fat City, 314 11th, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 9, Show at 10:30 & $12-$20

Femmes of Power: Exploding Queer Femininities, Del laGrace Volcano & Ulrika Dahl, Serpents Tail, 2009

This fantastic night features the femme-de-la-creme of the bay area both on stage and off, both dressed and undressed! BURLESQUE! BRAINS! BRAWN!

ON THE STAGE so much eye candy your peepers are sure to pop!
* Simone de la Getto
* Jukie Sunshine
* Kentucky Fried Woman & Savory Sweet
* Alotta Boutte
* Vivienne Forevermore
* Vixen Noir
* Celestina Pearl & Meliza Banales
* Shawna Virago
* Lady Monster
* Twilight Vixen Revue
* Dirty Phoenix
* DJ Chelsea Starr
* Visuals from Jill Reiter
* Femcee Amelia Mae Paradise
* and many more of the gals featured in the book

ON THE PAGE:
* Femmes of Power will be for sale in perosn from photographer Del LaGrace Volcano

IN YOUR EAR:
* The Glory Hole for the Ear will be in full operation, so stick your ear to the hole and get a brain infused with naughtiness!


FEMME FASHIONISTAS:
* Parisa & Rigged Outfitters (www.riggedoutfit.com) will be in the house with merchandise for sale and we'll have living and projected art femme fashion throughout the night!This is the one . . . come on out and support community art, and help us jump accross the pond!


Red Hots Burlesque Friday April 17, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 at the door
Diamond Daggers Disco at San Francisco's only weekly burelsque show, brought to us by the freakishly fab Dottie Lux!

Barbary Coast Burlesque Wednesday April 8, 2009
Annie's Social Club, San Francisco, CA


Kentucky Fried Woman: Muppets Take Oakland Friday April 3, 2009
Velvet, Oakland, CA


Not A Seder Cabaret Thursday April 2, 2009
La Pena Cultural Center, Berkeley, CA


Diamond Daggers Spring Showcase: A Fundraiser & Dance Party!
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday March 21, 2009
The Uptown, 1928 Telegrpah, Oakland, CA
Doors at9, $8 before 10pm, $12 after 10pm

Queer Cabaret to support the hardest working lesbos in Burly-Q!!!

We're heading to Europe this summer, and just simply trying to pay rent before we go :) So come on out, bring five friends, and get ready for supreme delight! This night marks our debut producing in OAKLAND and features some our favorite performers including:


* Rusty Hips
* Simone de la Getto
* Jill Parker's Foxglove Sweethearts
* Vera de Ville
* Vivienne Forevermore
* and more!!!

This is the one . . . come on out and support community art, and help us jump accross the pond!


Red Hots Burlesque Friday March 20, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 at the door

Amelia Paradise perform's solo at San Francisco's only weekly burelsque show, brought to us by the freakishly fab Dottie Lux!

San Francisco LGBT Center Presents Soiree 7 Saturday March 28, 2009
Terra Gallery, 511 Harrison, San Francisco, CA

Step right up, ladies and gentlemen and help the San Francisco LGBT Community Center celebrate our seventh anniversary with Soiree 7! Enjoy a three-ring inspired evening of performances showcasing San Francisco's diverse community in support of an important San Francisco institution. Experience a sensual world of burlesque dancers, cabaret performers and more throughout the night. Enjoy three different stages showcasing gay burlesque troupe Boylesque, outrageous clown dance troupe Fou Fou Ha!, drag legend Glamamore, dark-cabaret maestro Vinsantos, The Bay Area's longest running lesbian burlesque company, Diamond Dagegrs and many more. In the Sideshow Lounge, behold queer carnie spectacles, including astounding magicians, contortionists and stilt-walkers! Guests can also bid on dozens of unique items in both silent and live auctions, including vacations, works of art and dining packages. More than one dozen of San Franciscos best restaurants will provide gourmet morsels and inventive cocktails to stimulate all your senses. Later in the evening, Soiree 7 shifts into party mode, paying tribute to San Franciscos queer nightlife. Local celebrity DJs including DJ Bus Station John, Honey Soundsystem and Juanita MORE! will provide a late-night, high-energy soundtrack. Soiree 7 will be hosted by San Francisco comics Lisa Geduldig and David Hawkins. Buy tickets now!

Diamond Daggers Holiday Round-Up!
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday December 20, 2008
Fat City, 314 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 9, Cabaret at 10, $12-20

Calling all Cowgirls, Cowboys, Calamity-Janes, Ranch-Hands, Bronc-Busters, Rodeo-Queens, Two-Steppers & Buckaroos!!!

You're gonna git lasso'ed by this ace-high, old-west vaudeville show with everything from bullwhip tricks to Fairy Butch's Hanukah Hoedown, competitive rodeo roping to burly-q painted ladies, and the fine-fine twang of none other than The Whoreshoes!!!


* You'll be stunned by the harmonius ruckus of the 5 slick gals of The Whoreshoes (www.thewhoreshoes.com)

* You'll laugh out loud with the irreverance of Fairy Butch's Hanukah Hoedown!

* The main playhouse will feature Kitten on the Keys, Anna Conda, Delilah, Delicio del Toro, Simone de la Ghetto, Cat Rich, Madame Chartreuse, and of course, Diamond Daggers!

* We've got cuntry fashion & daisy-dukes galore from Little Eyeful, Cupcake & friends . . .

* Gay Cowboy Visuals from 3 (www.visualsby3.com)

* YOU in all your dusty cowpoke or sparkly rhinestone-cowboy attire! Fashion Company Rhinestones (tell 'em Diamond Daggers sent you for extra special loving!)

* Oh yes, and you can chow down on tamales from The Tamale Lady!


Alright pardner: pack iron, pony-up, and rag proper for our high-falutin shindig! Please forward this information far and wide -- don't be a petticoat-pensioner, come on out with all yer gang and support this ole' gal and her natty shenanigans!


Red Hots Burlesque Friday December 5, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Bella Trix at the door

Amelia Paradise emcees San Francisco's only weekly burelsque show, brought to us by the freakishly fab Dottie Lux!

Frolic: 3rd Annual CircusDragBurlesque Festival Friday-Sunday December 12-14, 2008
CounterPULSE, 1310 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 7:30, show at 8, $20-50 sliding scale

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. Featuring Thisway/Thatway, Sonya Smith & Alayna Sroud, Anna Conda, Fou Fou HA, Butch Tap, and much more. Hosted by Amelia Mae Paradise & Sir Loin Strip of the Diamond Daggers. Buy tickets now!

Latkes, Vodkas & More: A slightly unrestrained Hanukah Party Thursday December 18, 2008
The Roof Terrace at the LGBT Center, 1800 Market Street, San Francisco, CA
6:30-10:00 pm, $18 suggested at the door

This party includes a queer tribute to justice, auctions for must-buy Chanukah gifts, a live klezmer band, seasonal food favorites, festive cocktails, soft drinks and the best schmoozing around. Not to be missed is Amelia Mae Paradise presents queer cabaret, comedy, burlesque and drag with plenty of audience participation. Those that RSVP in advance receive a special door prize.

Diamond Daggers Disco Thanksgiving
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Saturday November 22, 2008
Fat City, 314 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 9, Cabaret at 10:30

Darling, you simply MUST join us for Dancing, Glamour, Fashion, Indulgence & Performance worthy of Studio 54 starlettes & studs. . . REJOICE! We've got fashion installation from the East Bay's Feather Vintage, Sparkle-rama from the only place to get bling, Fashion Company Rhinestones There will be Projectile Rays of Mind Space Boogie from visual genious Katie Bush and auditory exstacy from DJs Campbell & C'est Jille. On stage, you'll be amazed by the grooves & moves of Glamamore, Vinsantos, Alotta Boutte, Leigh Crow, Kristina of Nekyia, Miss Honey Penny, SF Boylesque, Susan Appe and of course, Diamond Daggers! Oh yes, and you can chow down on Hot Dogs from Captain's Fun in a Bun! We'll see you chillaxin at the Dagger Discoteque!

Red Hots Burlesque Friday November 14, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Bella Trix at the door

Amelia Paradise performs solo. More details of line-up TBA.

Frameline presents
Reel Women Series
Thursday November 6, 2008
Roxie Theatre 3117 16th Street, San Francisco, CA
7:30

Frameline is proud to present a special REEL Women sneak screening of Here! TV's Lesbian Sex & Sexuality: Season Two. The second season of Lesbian Sex & Sexuality will once again take an unblinking, comprehensive and provocative ride into a world where lesbian desire isn’t whispered about, but seriously celebrated. We're featured in the first few episodes and will participate in the post-screening Q&A afterwards. Then, join us at an after-party at the Lexington Club.

Diamond Daggers Masquerade Ball
Presented by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Friday October 24, 2008
Fat City, 314 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
Doors at 9, Cabaret at 10:30

We're having a masquerade ball, the elegant & mysterious side of the veiled season. Surprises in store for you . . . no outfit too much . . . with a line-up that includes the following masked marvels: Diamond Daggers, Honey LeBang, Dottie Lux, Isabella Minx, Jill Parker, Hilary Reed, Uni & Her Ukelele, Hoku Mama Swamp, Alotta Boutte, DJ Downtown Donna, and DJ Derek B all the way from Berlin! Stay tuned for all the intricate details . . . but be sure to start crafting your mask!

El Rio Anniversary Party Tuesday October 21, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
More details of line-up TBA.

Lux Killmore presents
Spookshow A Go Go
Saturday October 18, 2008
Fat City, 314 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
$15 at the door, doors at 9, show at 10

Just in time for the spookiest of seasons SPOOKSHOW A-GO-GO brings you dancing to monster mash hits of the 60’s and psychobilly rock, cult films by local horror host MR. LOBO and his CINEMA INSOMNIA, and 15 of the Bay’s freakiest burlesque babes and brutes. Be amazed by the haunting visuals and traditional Medicine Show complete with little people and big titted zombies dancing for your dementertainment. And we can’t forget the costume contest! Come dressed as your favorite monster (be it George W Bush or Dracula—both bloodsuckers) and win the complete Lux Killmore movie collection and other frightening loot. Val Killmore teams up with Red Hots Burlesque, Hubba Hubba Revue, Sugar Shack, Lady Monster, Diamond Daggers, Shadow Circus Creature Theater and Kiss Que Cest to insure that the party goes all night long!

TeaseORama 2008 Saturday October 4, 2008
Bimbo's 365 Club, 1025 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, CA
doors at 7, $40 in advance at www.teaseorama.com

The Brightest Stars in the Glittering Galaxy of burlesque return for "The Best of The Best in New Burlesque!" Jaw-dropping entertainment by night, "How to" classes by day (check out the website for a full listing of classes!) ! See the show this year—BE the show next year! THE BIG BOOK OF BURLESQUE MAKES ITS DEBUT! Tease-O-Rama's annual official event program has now expanded to include the FIRST EVER guide to all things burlesque. This is THE sourcebook on burlesque today for fans, event producers, performers and interested observers! The Big Book Of Burlesque will be given on entry to all Tease-O-Rama attendees in all cities. It's Gals and Gags Galore! Old Fashioned burlesque as YOU like it! Ooh La La!


Castro Street Fair Presents
Diamond Daggers Cake Walk at Barnaby's World of Wonderment
Sunday October 5, 2008
18th & Noe, San Francisco, CA
11 am - 6 pm - FREE

Diamond Daggers is hosting a Donna Reed Cake Walk for the Castro Street fair from 11 am - 6 pm, complete with live musicians, and tons of sweet treats for all! We'll be a part of an amazing all-volunteer force of the city's best talent to make a dream-world come alive for a day. Won't you please don your 1940s/1950s host/ess with the most-est attire and come play with us? Email us at the contact link for more details on how to join our dressed-up crew!


Amelia Mae Paradise & Diamond Daggers invite you to
PERVERSE CABARET: A Folsom Street Fair Kick-Off Party
Saturday September 27, 2008
PERVERSE CABARET: SFs Premier Folsom Street Fair Kick-Off Party!

Fat City, 314 11th Street @ Folsom, San Francisco, CA
$12-20 sliding scale at the door

doors at 9, cabaret at 10:30

Diamond Daggers fetish & formal PERVERSE CABARET provides the perfect mixed environment for flirtation, entertainment, fun, and sexy frolic for all of the Bay Area’s queer and slyly twisted folk.

The PERVERSE CABARET will feature a complete environment, designed to engage all the senses, including:
* Living Mannequins from Hayes Valley’s Dark Garden Unique Corsetry
* A human-table from the Castro’s Hot-Cookie
* A vintage-kink antiquities display from The Inverted Eye, a forthcoming sophisticated vintage store offering subtly kinky items and discreet fetish antiques.
* YOU wearing fetish and formal attire!

This titillating cabaret showcases flashy burlesque flesh, delicious Queen and King Drag, cabaret singers, performance art, dj dancing, digital projection and installation art. The mixed line-up and fabulous participants are thoughtfully brought together to ensure all of the bay area’s queer women, men, and friends feel welcomed to indulge in a great show before heading off to Folsom Street Fair’s steamy streets on Sunday. Diamond Daggers and Amelia Mae Paradise feature the Bay Area's most flamboyant creatures, with all body shapes, colors, genders, and ages resplendent and shining.

STARRING Alotta Boutte, Anna Conda, Leigh Crow, Crickett Bardot, Thisway/Thatway, King Tuff n'Stuff w/Jukie Sunshine, Delilah, The Nekyia, Fannie fuller, Kentucky Fried Woman, Miss Rebecca, DJ Dirtyknees, DJ Divinity, visuals from Kadet, and Diamond Daggers!
The perfect place to find your Folsom Street Fair playmate, we'll have DJ dancing, titilating cabaret performances, a tasty human table of treats, living manequins in out-of-this-world fashion, and more . . . Fetish Attire requested.
Red Hots Burlesque
Emceed by our own Amelia Mae Paradise
Friday September 18, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
Screening at 7:30, show at 8, $5-10 to Bella Trix at the door

More details of line-up TBA.

The Kingfish Presents
Hubba Hubba Revue: That Ole Time Religion Show
Friday September 18, 2008
DNA Lounge, 375 11th Street, San Francisco, CA
$15 at the door, $12 at DNA in advance

A Southern-fried Revival Meeting, Faith Healin',Snake-Handlin', Glossalalia, and a little bit of "O Brother Whereart Thou" tossed in on top for a night to be remembere! Opening with live music from the incredibly appropriate Gomorran Social Aid & Pleasure Club and irreverance from: Diamond Daggers, Harlem Shake, Kiss Que C'est Burlesque, Room for Cream Miss Balla Fire, Madam Chartreuse, Lady Satan, The Vicar of Liquor, Professor Shimmy, Ariyana LeFay, Chi Chis del Fuego, Bunny Pistol, Kiss Me Kate, Honey Lawless! Your Little Chernobyl, Riff Ditties, Rubenesque Burlesque and more!

El Rio Presents
The Ladies of Rock!
Friday August 29, 2008
El Rio, 3158 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA
9 pm, $8 at the door

Join Diamond Daggers as we emcee and shake-it for this night of women rocking the house! You can also see DYSPECIFIC, with lead-singer, our very own Sir Loin Strip! Also on the line-up are Audrey Howard & The Misters, and closing out the show is Dolorata. This is gonnna one hot summer night!


Diamond Daggers at a Private Wedding
Saturday August 16, 2008
Marin, CA
Why not have us at your next party? Call for details: (415) 425-4377

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!

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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