Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show

Burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers perform in this weekly cabaret show in a speakeasy-style bar!

By The Newport Theater

Select date and time

Starts on Saturday, March 15 · 7pm CDT

Location

The Newport Theater

956 West Newport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657 United States

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

Catch some of Chicago's finest burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers in this hour-long show.

Specialty cocktails, intimate tables and a true speakeasy feel make this a memorable experience for date night, bachelorette parties, or a place to kick off your bar crawl - we're a block from both Northalsted (formerly Boystown) and Wrigleyville! Within walking distance of the Addison Red Line, Belmont Brown Line, and off a Clark Street bus stop.

Bring your tipping dollars for an interactive night you'll never forget.

Celebrating something special? Book a private party and learn a new skill from some of Newport's premiere burlesque, belly dance, and variety artists - perfect for bachelorx parties, a friends night out, or for celebrating someone special!

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SCHEDULE:

Each week, there's a different producer and a completely different cast!

3/8/25: Produced by Dusty Bahls
Featuring: Dusty Bahls, Morteisha Addams, Rachel Slurrz, Cicada Green, Olivia Sylk, Olive Twist.

3/15/25: Produced by Sio Bast
Featuring: Vivi Valens, Setty Mois, Chamilla Fox, Lucid Dreams, Apple D. Moon, Newport Theater Camp Goth Burlesque class, Goodie Sesso.

3/22/25: Produced by Lilly Rascal
Featuring: Dr. Rocktagon, Petite Sarah,Dancerella, Vida Mia, Lilly Rascal, Newport Theater Camp Rock n' Roll class.

3/29/25: Produced by Willy LaQueue
Featuring: Willy LaQueue, Nami Flare, Noah Grey, Newport Theater Camp Burlesque 2 class, Ms. Scissor, L'Raven.

4/5/25: Produced by Naughty Natanya
Featuring: Cast TBA

4/12/25: Produced by Tila von Twirl
Featuring: Cast TBA, Standing Room Luke

4/19/25: Produced by Ms. Honey Bee Rose
Featuring: Cast TBA; Ms. Honey Bee Rose, Kitson Sass, Foxy Tan, Ivy May, Lovely Brown

4/26/25: Produced by Dahlia Fatale + Helena Handbasket
Featuring: Helena Handbasket, Sugar Cane Jane, Chamilla Fox, Batty Page, Meg Mesmeric, Amour Lou Magic.

5/3/25: Produced by Sio Bast
Featuring: Cast TBA

5/10/25: Produced by Camille Leon
Featuring: Cast TBA, Goodie Sesso

5/17/25: Produced by Dawn Xiana Moon/Joona Bae (AAPI Heritage Month Celebration)
Featuring: Cast TBA

5/24/25: Produced by Ms.NYXon
Featuring: Cast TBA

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Please be advised:

The Newport Theater up a flight of stairs (no elevator, but there is a private entrance with a railing) and has two all-gender single-stall restrooms onsite. Email us with any accessibility/entry questions at newporttheater@gmail.com

Frequently asked questions

What is parking like?

Allow extra time for parking - there is metered street parking nearby, but we also would recommend looking at spots like SpotHero.

Can I get tip dollars onsite?

We have a limited amount of singles available for breaking down larger bills, but we do not have an electronic payment-to-cash exchange capability. There is an ATM at the Gold Crown Liquors on the corner.

How do I find the entrance?

Enter on Newport Avenue through the black door (we are next door to the Underground Lounge).

Organized by

The Newport Theater is a 100-seat independent theater located in the heart of the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Newport Theater hosts artist-produced burlesque, drag, comedy, and variety events.