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Raks Geek: A Sci-Fi + Fantasy Speakeasy
Friday, Sept. 11 at 7pm
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave. | Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $29-$39
Ages 18+
We get nerdy! Experience cosplay, burlesque, and wonder with queer geeks in an intimate speakeasy. We pay tribute to fandoms from Star Wars to Nintendo, Doctor Who to Marvel with artists who have performed around the world.
Featuring:
- Gaea Lady, Burlesque Hall of Fame winner ranked internationally in the "Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Artists"
- Lee Na-Moo, who's toured Europe with Bellydance Evolution
- Eva la Feva, nationally touring burlesque and bellydance performer
- Dawn Xiana Moon, who has sung the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls and danced on Britain's Got Talent
- and more!
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers.
SALE: Get 20% off tickets! Use code WOOKIEE. Ends Monday, 8/17.
Raks Inferno: Halloween Cirque Burlesque
Friday, Oct. 9 at 7pm
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave. | Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $29-$39
Ages 18+
This Halloween, experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret named "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who have performed around the world. "When sexy meets dangerous, it’s badass.”
Featuring:
- Miss Nyxon, Duchess of Tease 2025 (NOLA), fresh off the Burlesque Hall of Fame stage
- Caity, award-winning pole artist and contortionist
- Lee Na-Moo, who's toured Europe with Bellydance Evolution
- Dawn Xiana Moon, who has sung the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls and danced on Britain's Got Talent
- and more!
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers.
SALE: Get 20% off tickets! Use code SPOOKY. Ends Monday, 8/17.
Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque
Friday, Nov. 13 at 7pm
The Newport Theater
956 W. Newport Ave. | Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $29-$39
Ages 18+
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret named "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who have performed around the world. "When sexy meets dangerous, it’s badass.”
Featuring:
- Shimmy LaRoux, International Playboy Playmate named in the Top 50 Most Influential Burlesque Performers in the World (5x)
- Lee Na-Moo, who's toured Europe with Bellydance Evolution
- Dawn Xiana Moon, who has sung the National Anthem for the Chicago Bulls and danced on Britain's Got Talent
- and more!
- Dahlia Fatale, Burlesque Hall of Fame "Best Debut" and internationally-touring contortionist
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers.
Tickets on sale soon!
Raks Inferno is a project of Raks Geek.