Celebrate burlesque and BC craft beer in support of the community arts and recreation centre
The Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre in Yaletown is gearing up for the second annual Beerlesque event on Friday, September 21. The fundraiser is in partnership with Vancouver Craft Beer Week (VCBW). All proceeds will support Roundhouse Community Programs.
Beerlesque is a feast for the eyes and the palate; a carnival for the senses. Guests will have ample opportunity to sample some of BC’s best craft beer – from more than 15 different craft breweries – while delighting in bold and sassy performances by some of Vancouver’s most talented (and gorgeous) burlesque dancers, including Burgundy Brixx, Melody Mangler, Nicky Ninedoors, Jenny Magenta, Rebel Valentine and Diamond Minx.
In addition to beer and burlesque, guests will be privy to plentiful entertainment, including: foot-stompin’ tunes from local band Blackberry Wood; an adult clown troupe; a sexy fashion show; a thrilling vaudeville sideshow by The Danger Thrill Show; and “The Comic Strippers: A male stripper parody and improv comedy show.” The evening will be emceed by quick-witted improv comedian and actor Ken Lawson.
Dressing up is encouraged and a prize will be awarded for Best Costume. Rounding out the Beerlesque fun are raffle draws, a carnival/circus-themed photo booth with Michael Barrick of GothicBC, and some of the city’s favourite food carts.
The tassels will twirl, the sparkles will shine, the hips will shake and the beer will flow. The public is invited to come out for this special evening to support the Roundhouse.
Special thanks to Beerlesque sponsors: New Oxford Public House and Hooker’s Green Public House, along with media sponsor, Yelp.
Beerlesque II
Friday, September 21
6pm – 11pm
The Roundhouse Exhibition Hall
Tickets: $55 Adults (19+) (inclusive of all entertainment and beer)
Online: Eventbrite http://beerlesque.eventbrite.com/
In-person pick-up: Roundhouse Front Desk
181 Roundhouse Mews (Davie & Pacific)
More information is available online at www.roundhouse.ca or by phone 604.713.1800.
About Vancouver Craft Beer Week
For over three years Vancouver Craft Beer Week has been showcasing the rapidly growing craft beer scene. The 2012 festival held in late May saw over 5000-ticketed attendees to their Headliner and Opening act events, as well as another estimated 25,000-walk-up attendees to their Neighbourhood Gig events. Through their charity efforts they have managed to raise thousands of dollars for Tsunami Relief, the Roundhouse Community Centre, and The Farmland Defense League of British Columbia. For more information about Vancouver Craft Beer Week, please visit http://vancouvercraftbeerweek.com.
About The Roundhouse
Since 1997, the Roundhouse has been providing exciting and innovative programs to keep the community healthy and fit, and to enhance the enjoyment of the cultural diversity of Vancouver. The Roundhouse offers programs for all age groups, from toddlers to seniors, to fit their health, fitness and cultural needs. The facility is part of a city-wide initiative to promote arts and culture. Many of the events and programs on offer are free to the public. Program leaders work with an array of experienced and talented partners from Vancouver and abroad in an effort to incorporate their experience and knowledge into the development of new programs. For more information about the Roundhouse, please visit http://www.roundhouse.ca/.
