The cherry blossoms are blooming, the crocuses are poking their cute little faces out of the dirt, and the Diversion Burlesk crew is ready to come out of a seasonal affective disorder fueled hibernation with Oh Hell Yeah! Hosted by Holly Shirt and Atomic Ember! What better way to say goodbye to a wet and cold winter and hello to a wet and marginally warmer spring than a burlesque show? These performers have chosen numbers that make them feel powerful, radical, and fierce as all hell, and they’re ready to put on a show that’s bound to leave you saying “HELL YEAH!”
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE
doors at 7:00pm
show at 8:00pm
This event takes place on unceded Lekwungen territory, known today as the Esquimalt and Songhees First Nations. Unceded means never surrendered! If you’re a settler, check out https://bit.ly/325FcNf for more ways to show solidarity with Indigenous people.
This is a 19+ event
Featuring performances by:
Them Fatale – Burnina Sparks – Midge Ender – Electra Mayhem & Pearl Reckless – Scarlett Hummingbird – Miss Moira Moody – Walter Ego – the Rustic Ginger Tart – and more
Diversion Burlesk strives to nurture safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Practicing good consent is mandatory! Check out https://www.antiviolenceproject.org/ for cool resources and more information.
The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.
Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.
The Showdown and Diversion Productions are bringing some of the city’s greatest performers to the Victoria Event Centre for you a show that’ll stick to your bones: “What in the Hell did you do to my childhood?! A super fun evening of Drag and Burlesque and More set to Children’s Music” is exactly what it sounds like.
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE
Featuring the talents of Chi-Chi Small-Wolf, Electra May Hem, Chaz Avery, Hazel Huez, Lusty Lugnuts, Ophelia D., Ruby Raqs, Taylor Lewis, Velvet Crush, and maybe a special guest or two.
Doors: 7:30pm
Show: 8:00pm
Tickets: $10 advance, $15 at door
The music is great for your kids to listen to, but this show is 18+.
Diversion Burlesk presents a Night of Burlesque Improv, hosted by Keith Sonic and Lusty Lugnuts. Performers won’t know which music they are performing to until shortly before the show! There’s no time to choreograph or rehearse ahead of time, so every piece is a debut! Come see what happens and show some love for these brave folks!
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE
This event takes place on unceded Lekwungen territory.
Sunday February 16th – doors at 7:00pm, show at 8:00pm
This is a 19+ event
Tickets $20
Featuring performances by:
Betty Kruger – Blue Onyx – Boxy Shadows – Burnina Sparks – Chai Tease – Gnarla Bush – Hazel Nuez – Holly Hardwood – Malicious Compliance – Picholas Cage – Ruby Raqs – Velvet Crush
Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory!
The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.
Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.
Co-produced by Flora Fawn and Pacific Blue, this show brings together delectable performers and delicious baked goods including Empire Donuts!
We will do our best to accommodate as many dietary restrictions as possible. There will also be mimosas, caesars, coffee and tea available at the bar for all your Sunday morning beverage needs! This show is a special 3 hour extended event that was created to get great video for the performers to share with the world and we can’t do it without an amazing audience! Come join us for an afternoon of amazing acts and get your sweet treat fix at the same time!
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE
Doors at 10am, show at 11am. This is a 19+ event.
This event is held on unceded Lekwungen lands.
General Admission + Pastry tickets will include a voucher for a donut or other pastry of your choice (please be sure to specify if you have any food allergies, are vegan/gluten-free etc so we can make sure to have options for you!)
Additional donut/pastry vouchers will be available for purchase on site with proceeds of these donated to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre.
FEATURING:
Blu Onyx
Boxy Shadows
Fern Flicker
Flora Fawn
Electra Mayhem
Eva-Layne Fox
Juicy Jam
Legzie Blaze
Lexxi Elixir
Luna Lavender
Major Thong
Pearl Reckless
Scarlett Hummingbird
Titty Titty Bang Bang
Vera Bubbly
and Walter Ego!
Hosted by Pacific Blue!
Diversion Burlesk is a new collective in Victoria, bringing themed burlesque shows to the stage.
Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory!
The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.
Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.
Diversion Burlesk presents Bite Me! A burlesque celebration of food and critique of diet culture. We are bringing together ten of Victoria’s creative burlesque and drag performers to whet your appetite and bite back against diet culture.
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE
The show will feature a mix of political and playful acts. Please be aware that content will touch on eating disorders and related subjects.
This event is held on unceded Lekwungen lands.
Doors at 7:00pm, show at 8:00pm! — This is a 19+ event
Featuring performances by:
Betty Krueger
Creme BruLabia
Faeramone Noir
Holly Hardwood
Lavender Pearl
Noah Fence
Poptart
Scarlet Bitch (Glory Scarlett)
Velvet Crush
and
Versa Vice
Hosted by Lusty Lugnuts
Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory!
The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.
Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.
Who doesn’t need a pick me up on a cold, December night? Join us for a cozy night in with a selection of performances guaranteed to leave you feeling warm in your heart and all the other places!
Tickets available on EVENTBRITE
DOORS: 7:00 pm
SHOW: 8:00 pm
Featuring performances by
Misty Moss
The Velvet Unicorn
Dick Glitter
Scarlett Hummingbird
Pixie Pleaser
Norma Jean Knockout
Lexi Elixxer
Fern Flicker
Hana Del Lay
and introducing for the first time on a burlesque stage, Pearl Reckless
Hosted by the one and only Florence Fatale
This event will include an raffle benefiting The Hustlers’ Art Collective, a non-profit that uses art to build community and relationships between sex workers and allies.
This is a 19+ event.
Diversion Burlesk is a new collective bringing monthly community burlesque shows to the Victoria Event Centre stage.
Diversion Burlesk strives for safer spaces with zero tolerance for body shaming, or homophobic, transphobic, racist, sexist or hateful behaviour. Consent is sexy and mandatory!
The Victoria Event Centre is on the second story of a building up a flight of stairs with a continuous handrail. There is currently no operational elevator. Should you need assistance getting up the stairs, please get in touch with us.
Inside the Victoria Event Centre both washrooms are gender-neutral, and one is accessible.
