Newport Peek-Easy: Burlesque, Drag, and Variety Show
Burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers perform in this weekly cabaret show in a speakeasy-style bar!
Location
The Newport Theater
956 West Newport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657Good to know
Highlights
- 1 hour, 30 minutes
- In person
About this event
Catch some of Chicago's finest burlesque, belly dance, drag, and variety entertainers in this hour-long show.
Specialty cocktails, intimate tables and a true speakeasy feel make this a memorable experience for date night, bachelorette parties, or a place to kick off your bar crawl - we're a block from both Northalsted (formerly Boystown) and Wrigleyville! Within walking distance of the Addison Red Line, Belmont Brown Line, and off a Clark Street bus stop.
Bring your tipping dollars for an interactive night you'll never forget.
Celebrating something special? Book a private party and learn a new skill from some of Newport's premiere burlesque, belly dance, and variety artists - perfect for bachelorx parties, a friends night out, or for celebrating someone special!
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SCHEDULE:
Each week, there's a different producer and a completely different cast!
9/06/25: Produced by Dawn Xiana Moon
Featuring: Sunny Haelstorm, P No Noire, Harley Go'Lightly, Latte Dah, and Sinful Delight!
9/13/25: Produced by Honey Bee Rose
Featuring: Irregular Girl, Sati Kristo, Muffy St. Clair, Luci Daye, Valencia Vexx, and more!
9/20/25: Produced by Dusty Bahls
Featuring: Cast to be announced
9/27/25: Produced by MochaMocha 2.0
Featuring: SharmonXO, Fall0n, Kitty LaRoux, and more!
10/04/25: Produced by Willy LaQueue
Featuring: Ms. Astrid, and more!
10/11/25: Produced by Lilly Rascal
Featuring: Dr. Rocktagon, and more!
10/18/25: Produced by Tila Von Twirl
Featuring: Cast to be announced
10/25/25: Produced by Sio
Featuring: Sunny Haelstorm, Sindy Vicious, Celosia Darling, and more!
11/01/25: Produced by Camille Leon
Featuring: Cast to be announced
11/08/25: Produced by Vivi Valens
Featuring: Cast to be announced
11/15/25: Produced by Sierra White
Featuring: Plucky Rosenthal, Eve the Bunny, and more!
11/22/25: Produced by Dahlia Fatale & Helena Handbasket
Featuring: Lady Lola LeStrange, and more!
11/29/25: Produced by Rosemary Maybe
Featuring: Jenna Dalgety, and more!
12/06/25: Produced by Honey Bee Rose
Featuring: Frenchy LaRouge, Blazing Belladonna, Lilly Rascal, and more!
12/13/25: Produced by Naughty Natanya
Featuring: Mercuriella, and more!
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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 newporttheater@gmail.com in advance of your arrival to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers.
There are four single-stall non-gendered restrooms available onsite.
All entrants must comply with the Newport Safety Policy - learn more at newporttheater.com/safety
Frequently asked questions
We do not have onsite parking, so allow some extra time to find a spot. There is metered street parking nearby, but we also would recommend utilizing the SpotHero app.
Enter on Newport Avenue through the black door (we are next door to the Underground Lounge).
The Newport is up a flight of stairs (no elevator) but there is a Genesis portable mobile stairlift (rated up to 400 lbs). Please email newporttheater@gmail.com in advance to coordinate entry/operators/liability waivers.
We have a limited amount of singles available for breaking down larger bills, but we do not have an electronic payment-to-cash exchange capability. There is an ATM at the Gold Crown Liquors on the corner.
There are 4 non-gendered, single-stall restrooms onsite. We also require everyone who enters to comply with the Newport Safety policy, found at newporttheater.com/safety
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