Dark Divinity Rising presented by the Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque

Sat Mar 21 2026 at 09:30 pm to 11:30 pm UTC-05:00

The Newport Theater | Chicago

The Newport Theater
Publisher/HostThe Newport Theater
Dark Divinity Rising presented by the Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque
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Celebrating the Spring Equinox with a show honoring the dark deities, presented by the cult of the Illumi-Naughtie!
About this Event

The Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque presents an evening of delicious devotions to the dark deities! Celebrating the Spring Equinox and the re-emergence of the dark goddesses from the underworld, Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque dedicates its stage to initiation and transformation. We will call on the power of divine retribution and protection with the help of Miss Nyxon, Vivi Valens, Morteisha Addams, Vivian Meretrix, Joelie Folle, Nyx Namor, and DD DuPree! Worship our marvelous manifestations of Sekhmet, Xochiquetzal, Qetesh, Freya, Hermes, An Morrigan, and Oshun.

The Illumi-Naughtie creates one-of-a-kind events that explore the mysterious world of the occult, educating and titillating audiences.

They incorporate occult traditions and history, folklore, mythology, and initiatory rites to guide audiences to different corners of the occult universe, raising ecstatic energy through the power and passion of our performers.

If you are a lucky audience member, you too may be initiated into the deeper mysteries of the Illumi-Naughtie at the intermission game! Hosted by emcee Frater Fabulosa!


PERFORMERS


MISS NYXON

Miss Nyxon grew up in the professional wrestling industry, hailing from the iconic wrestling dynasty Los Guerreros. Being in front of audiences of thousands since 13years old, she is a Burlesque Artist, Choreographer, Third Generation Pro Wrestler, Fire Performer, TV personality & Host. As of 2022, Nyxon has headlined around the US, making rounds in the US Burlesque Festival Circuit and tours internationally as a feature entertainer for Centerfold Features. Fresh off the Burlesque Hall of Fame stage, your current reigning Miss Hollywood 2025 and 2024 Duchess of Tease. She is The Favorite of Burlesque, Latina Heat- Miss Nyxon!

www.missnyxon.com


VIVI VALENS

Vivi Valens has been prancing and peeling in Chicago for over a decade. She has been able to cultivate a classic, humorous and sultry persona that always includes a surprise at the end. A producer as well as a performer, as a member of Latinesque, She's excited to help bring more flavor to the stage. She's the spicy dish leaving you hungry for more!

www.instagram.com/vivi.valens


MORTEISHA ADDAMS

Thrust from the crypt! She’s a vampy vixen of the night whose bite is oh, so right. Living somewhere between the velvety pages of vampire lore and the sleazy alt parties of your wettest dreams. She’s a star of Chicago’s Nightshade, a beloved Plan 9 Asstronaut, Gaggy Award nominee, and educator at Chicago’s Newport Theater; she’s Chicago‘s Queen of the Damned and Thee Gothicc ShowGhoul, the one and only Morteisha Addams.

www.instagram.com/morteishaaddams


VIVIAN MERETRIX

Vivian Meretrix, the Sorceress of Shimmy and the Head Hottie from the Illumi-Naughtie, is an Ordained Priestess and Sacred Dancer, who has performed at national occult conferences as well as local Chicago burlesque stages. In 2023, she formed The Illumi-Naughtie Occult Burlesque, creating shows that titillate and educate, combining spiritually-based performances and occult history and ideology. Past shows include Rites of Spring, Divine Devils, Hermetica, The Occult Cabaret, Krampusnacht, and more!

vivianmeretrix.com

https://www.instagram.com/vivian_meretrix/

www.instagram.com/illuminaughtieoccultburlesque/


JOELIE FOLLE

Get ready for Chicago's favorite little conversion therapy drop-out: it's Joelie Folle! Since 2021, Joelie has been serving up his special blend of silly, sexy, and surprising on stages in the US, Canada, and Mexico. He co-produced LIT!, a literary burlesque and variety show, with Moxie Simone.

joeliefolle.com


DD DUPREE

A lifelong theater nerd, DD DuPree always knew she was meant for the stage. Inspired by the curves and charisma of the showgirls of yesteryear, she brings energy, body positivity and sultry appeal every time she steps onstage.

www.instagram.com/dd.dupree


NYX NAMOR

Nyx Namor is dark fusion belly dancer from Champaign, IL specializing in gothic and metal themed performances. She is a founding member of the Stygian Sisters and Stygian Collective and has taught at festivals such as The Descent and Ooky Spooky. A lover of all things dark and macabre, Nyx enjoys turning her passion into performance, whether it be for catharsis, exploration, or pure expression. She prefers to explore emotions that society once deemed 'improper' for women to show: anger, apathy, grief, rage ... anything that is considered on the darker half of the emotional spectrum. It is her belief that you cannot have light without dark; it is only by exploring both that we can be whole.


https://stygian.dance | www.facebook.com/StygianCollective | www.instagram.com/nyxnamor | www.youtube.com/@StygianCollective


FRATER FABULOSA

Frater Fabulosa, aka Jason Winslade, is the co-producer of the Illumi-Naughtie and its official emcee. He holds a doctorate in Performance Studies from Northwestern University, is the co-host of the YouTube program, Pop Occulture with Lilith Dorsey and Jason Winslade, and as an academic and writer, has specialized in the confluence of occultism and popular culture. He is the founder and producer of Ritual Rhythms Chicago, an organization dedicated to live performance, drumming, live music and dance, since 2015, and is the owner of the Ritual Rhythms Creative Studio in Rogers Park. He also the vocalist and lead songwriter for his band, Secrets of the Beehive, since 2014, and has performed as a percussionist and multi-instrumentalist for several bands in the midwestern and east coast festival scenes, including Faebotica, Mayan Ruins, Ginger Doss, and more.

www.instagram.com/ritualrhythmschicago | www.ritualrhythmschicago.com



Please be advised:

The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs (no elevator) but a private entrance with a railing and seating near a side door/wheel-chair restroom can be arranged with advance notice. Email [email protected] for more information or learn more at newporttheater.com/safety

Doors open 30 minutes prior to the show.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Newport Theater, 956 West Newport Avenue, Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 28.52 to USD 44.52

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