Posts Filed Under: burlesque

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Adults-Only Education

Tired of flower arranging? Try stripteasing. A look behind Toronto’s sexiest learning opportunities.

By Kaitlyn Kochany Oct. 1st, 12:15 pm

Burlesque Hits the Bartop

In honour of the Toronto Burlesque Festival, which begins tonight, we take a look at the world of bartop burlesque.

By Victoria Chan Aug. 27th, 11:30 am

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Where to Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2014

No matter what you're into, we've got you covered with our guide to the best year-end happenings in the city.

By Jessica Buck Dec. 23rd, 11:00 am

Variety Shows to Put You in the Holiday Spirit

Here are a few ways to get your cheer on this holiday season.

By Steve Fisher and Carly Maga Dec. 12th, 1:45 pm

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Historicist: The Darlings of Paris

A bawdy production at the Star Theatre gets Rev. R.B. St. Clair hot under the collar.

By David Wencer Jul. 20th, 12:00 pm

I Want Your Job: Lorraine Hewitt, Sex Educator and Burlesque Babe

A leading local voice on sex positivity talks about how her personal awakening became her career.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithMar. 8th, 1:30 pm

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The Great Canadian Girlesque Expo Brings Burlesque Legends to Town

A weekend of striptease will feature performances from some of the best in the business.

By Natalie Zina Walschots Jan. 24th, 11:45 am

Urban Planner: October 31, 2012

Tonight: Do Halloween up right with a haunted tour of the Campbell House Museum, a dark and sexy burlesque revue, and a special conversation with zombie king George A. Romero.

By Jessica Buck Oct. 31st, 7:00 am

Weekend Planner: October 13–14, 2012

This weekend an improv festival kicks off, the DuWest Art Crawl returns, a burlesque show gets inspiration from a gothic filmmaker, an orchestral concert quenches your musical thirst, and more.

By Kyle Bachan Oct. 12th, 6:00 pm

Weekend Planner: March 31–April 1, 2012

This weekend: street musician Dr. Draw returns to Toronto, a Toronto Roller Derby tournament makes heads spin, election fraud worries bring protesters to the street, and much more.

By Kyle Bachan Mar. 30th, 6:00 pm

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Weekend Planner: March 10–11, 2012

This weekend, a dog convention brings out your inner awww; the AGO invites art lovers to a TV marathon; improv comedy show Monkey Toast makes its triumphant return, and more!

By Kyle Bachan Mar. 9th, 6:00 pm

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Dinner With a Side of (S)ass

At Les Coquettes dinner cabaret, pastries and pasties can both be enjoyed. And are.

By Kelli Korducki • Photos by Corbin SmithFeb. 21st, 2:00 pm

Cabaret Enchanté Makes Adaptation Sexy

This Halloween, Toronto burlesque group Les Coquettes puts an adult spin on beloved fairy-tale characters.

By Kyle Bachan Oct. 27th, 10:00 am

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Weekend Planner: October 22–23, 2011

In this Weekend Planner: Zombies and sex! It's like a Zack Snyder movie come to life. Learn something new at the "Everything To Do With Sex Show," get spooked at the Toronto Zoo, join the undead as the 9th Annual Zombie Walk takes to the streets, take part in an environmentally friendly scavenger hunt, see three plays and get dinner in one cheap package, party down at the first annual AvroFest, feel just peachy at a Roald Dahl celebration, and enjoy a sexy Halloween burlesque show with Les Coquettes.

By Kyle Bachan Oct. 21st, 6:00 pm

Resistance is Futile at Babes in Space Burlesque

The art of the tease invades the Revival for an all-out Star Trek vs. Star Wars performance where clothing is the first casualty.

By Laura Godfrey • Photos by Corbin SmithAug. 30th, 10:00 am

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Now in Rep Cinemas: Little Rock, Moonstruck, Jurassic Park, Marvelesque

By John Semley Aug. 8th, 11:00 am

A Night at the Fourth Annual Toronto Burlesque Festival

By Steve Kupferman Jul. 25th, 12:30 pm

Pride, In Their Own Words: BoylesqueTO

By Johnnie Walker Jun. 27th, 12:30 pm