BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE: A Burlesque Brunch Cabaret

Join us for our BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE BRUNCH, where excerpts from classic literature are matched with burlesque acts from performers visiting from around the world as part of the 3rd Annual INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL here in Portland! Indulge in alluring literature, burlesque and cabaret, delightful cuisine and cocktails for brunch, and the historic Victorian surroundings of The Victorian Belle Mansion. Tickets include table seating in the heated Garden Tent. Food and drinks can be purchased at the venue.

The 3rd Annual INTERNATIONAL BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE FESTIVAL is a one-of-a-kind sensual literary weekend celebration of four uniquely different BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE shows that highlight a mix of genres of the written word matched with burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque artists chosen from around the country and the world!

Each show, we will feature different performing artists, writers, professional actors/readers, and specially-curated burlesque, boylesque, and draglesque acts chosen for our festival from around the globe. And just as a library is an eclectic mix of books, our festival shall also celebrate an eclectic mix of all types of writing matched with all types of performers. Our shows are sex/body/queer positive, feminist, and inclusive to all!

Come join us for one or all four shows of our special 3rd annual festival!

Our History:

BOOKLOVER'S BURLESQUE, produced by Lacy Knightly/ Nick Lacy of Lacy Productions, is the world's sexiest literary salon which matches titillating, inspiring, and/or empowering book readings with burlesque, boylesque, or draglesque performances. Professional readers, actors, or authors read aloud a piece of writing from any genre and are then followed by a burlesque, boylesque, or draglesque performance inspired by the piece in aesthetic, feel, emotion, character, plot, etc.

Since early 2016, we have produced quarterly shows highlighting genres such as gothic literature, science fiction, erotica, fantasy, fairy tales, mysteries, classic literature, and more. We strive to raise up both the literary and the performing arts, empower others as well as entertain through the written word and a bit of tease, support and promote books, literacy, and burlesque, and be open, diverse, and inclusive to all in a safe, welcoming environment.

(The mansion will be open to tour inside beginning at 11 am, during intermission, and briefly after the show.)

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Sunday, April 13th, 2025

Doors open at 11 am

Show at 12 pm

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Cast Announced Soon!

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Dinner: Ticket prices are for the show only and do not include food/drink. All food and drink items may be purchased separately from The Belle's dinner menu.

Tickets: Door tickets are sold only if available on a first-come, first-served basis! We will most likely sell out early- purchase your tickets today - Lacy Productions has a history of selling out! All tickets are non refundable, but if you are unable to attend, we would be happy to exchange your tickets for another Burlesque show in the future.

Parking: Street parking is available, as well as two parking lots. One is directly across the street from the Belle, and the second is across the street and down one block. The Belle's first floor and property are ADA accessible.

Questions: Please email [email protected]

Host or Publisher The Belle Events & Performing arts