2012 Edgy Women Festival, Mar 15–Apr 1

The 19th Annual Edgy Women Festival gets underway tonight. It begins with a free launch party starting at 8pm at the Royal Phoenix, 5788 St-Laurent. The evening will include the launch of a feminist zombie anthology, films, presentations and a dance party with DJ DYKE.

In addition to performances and shows, they will be hosting a conference at the Casa Del Popolo, workshops, an opportunity to meet the artists, and a late-night hockey game.

Edgy Women "explores the complexity of contemporary feminism, through fun, experimental, and community-building artistic events. Presented by Studio 303, Edgy Women has blossomed from a 4-day event into a full-blown international festival, featuring a plethora of neophyte and experienced artists in a diverse programme of cutting edge work which is both experimental AND entertaining. Through its performance series, artist talks, and professional workshops, Edgy Women creates a forum for cultural exchange through a thematic context, providing an excellent opportunity for audiences to experience content-driven artwork by women."

3rd Montreal Burlesque Festival, August 25-28

Welcome to the Montreal Burlesque Festival

Bonjour and welcome to the 3rd edition of our prestigious Burlesque Festival! This year we are presenting 3 nights of pure entertainment, at Club Soda with seating for everyone, Cabaret formula (meaning we have tables too) where you can sip on Champagne & Cocktails while you enjoy the shows! See picture HERE.

Visit our schedule for details about the weekend, we offer workshops & classes that are open to the public and you can reserve your spot Here.

From the 25^th to the 27^th of August 2011, the 3^rd edition of the Montreal Burlesque Festival will take up residence at Club Soda (1225 St Laurent, Montreal), and bring back those nights of naughty glamour for which the city was once renowned around the world. The titillating event, hosted by Benjamin Marquis, will present performances by dozens of international burlesque stars, musicians and artists, including such evocative names as Coco Lectric, Harvest Moon, Amber Ray, Loulou Duchess de Rière, Miss Sugarpuss, Bonbon Bombay, Michelle L'amour and Scarlett James, along with legendary guest icons April March, Satan's Angel and Tiffany Carter.

Toronto International Burlesque Festival 2011, July 22-24

After a Meet and Greet Teaser last night at Mitzi's Sister, the 4th Annual Toronto International Burlesque Festival officially gets under way tonight. The gala event starts at 8pm at the Gladstone Hotel Ballroom.

This year's theme is Canadiana-Rama and focuses on this country's own talent. There will still, however, be plenty of guest performers from around the world.

Some of the participating acts are 2011 Miss Exotic World Miss Indigo Blue, 2010 Miss Exotic World Roxi Dlite, First Lady of Burlesque April March, Vancouver's Melody Mangler, Japan's Cherry Typhoon, NYC's Amber Ray, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Trixie Little and the Evil Hate Monkey, Montreal's Scarlett James, Oui Oui Encore, Chicago's Boylesque sensation Jett Adore, Vancouver's Burgundy Brixx, Halifax's Miss C, and Toronto's Coco Framboise, Sauci Calla Horra, Miss Mitzy Cream, Mahogany Storm,  Mysterion the Mind reader, and Legend Tanya Cheex to name a few of the over 70 Canadian and international acts.