Entries from Torontoist tagged with 'burlesque>'
June 24, 2008
The Saucy Tarts starting off the night. Last night, 75 people turned up for the Burlesque Pride show held at Goodhandy's, presented by Skin Tight Outta Sight and the Saucy Tarts. Over three hours, attendees were treated to French-flavoured performances by the Saucy Tarts, a glittering and tattooed Marilyn Monroe, and a surreal R-rated rendition of the Lonely Goatherd—think Broke-baa Mountain. The night was hosted by Keith Cole, who kept the night moving with......
Continue Reading "Burlesque Pride Done Proud"November 6, 2007
There used to be a sign above a video arcade that proclaimed "Yonge Street is Fun Street." Back in the 1960s and 1970s, much of that fun was to be had at the many bars and clubs that lined the street south of Gerrard––Le Coq D'Or, Steele's Tavern, Friar's Tavern, Zanzibar Tavern and so on. Depending on the venue, you could listen to music, dance the night away or catch a striptease. Today's advertiser......
Continue Reading "Vintage Toronto Ads: Burlesque, Yonge Style"