Tassels Off: A Cute A$$ Fundraiser!

What stemmed from an integrated way of covid socializing, has grown to a monumental part of our growth as an industry. From the mind of Twin T*tties Camp Director Musette & with the help of Camp Director Pistol Prudence, a two-night weekender of awesome sauce! Camp, cook out, low key competitions, yard games and nightly barnburner showcase at an idyllic cute a** farm just off the Mississippi River south of the Twin Cities Metro in Wisconsin. An essential part of a burlesquer's retreat to enjoy each other's company, be with friends & partners and have s'mores while learning about burlesque legends' history and watching burlesquers perform in a barn!

July 19, we kick off celebrations at Chicago's Newport Theater for a TasselsOff! A Summer Affair, a FUNdraiser Supporting Burlesque Camp & The Trans Continental Pipeline! With 2026 TasselsOff! Headliner, RedBone & past TasselsOff! Headliners Dahlia Fatale & Honey Bee Rose with special guests!

RSVP to attend. $20 Suggested donations, please pay what you can.

20% of Proceeds will fund Burlesque Summer Camp taking this place this 2026 July 24-26 Featring Headliner RedBone. Proceeds fund artists participating, overhead & venue rentals of the fundraiser and transportation costs.

80% of Proceeds will fun helping Transgender, Queer and LGBT individuals move from unsafe/unaccepting environments within the U.S. to Colorado through a 4 step relocation program!

Featuring Performances by:

• 2026 TasselsOff! Headliner RedBone
• Grindhouse Connoissur & Daddy of Haus Von Soup Vixen Violencia
• Nudie Nubies Windy City 2026 Season II Judges Pick Koda Pendants
• Nudie Nubies Windy City 2026 Seson II Judges Pick Tender Blossom
• Co-produced by 2023 TasselsOfff! Headliner Dahlia Fatale
• Hosed by2025 TasselsOff! Headliner Honey Bee Rose

Please be advised:

The Newport Theater is up a flight of stairs with no elevator, but access to a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 pounds) is available. Please email [email protected] advance of your arrival to coordinate entry and sign a waiver (required by our landlord).

There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.

All entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy

Info: We'll be selling Bosie, ID signature "Dump Him", "FUPay Me" and "Trans Rights are Human Rights" T-shirts, along with our signature pastie & tassel Burly Picks! Be sure to read up on Newport Theater's Safety Policy

Info: Please check in with our Door & Ticket Volunteer and be sure to read The Newport Theater Guidelines before being seated. No video or photos.

Info: Showtime! Enjoy performances from TasselsOff! headliners and fundraising Artists. There will be an intermission. Freshen up your beverages and check out the Merch & Auction items.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

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

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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