Multiple venues
July 20—23
Various times
For four fierce days in July, Pittsburgh will be at the epicenter of burlesque art and performance.
Spanning six shows, four days and multiple venues, the Fierce! International Queer Burlesque Festival is back in the Burgh for its fab fifth anniversary.
This year’s edition boasts 150 burlesque and performance artists from around the U.S. and Canada. Produced in Pittsburgh bi-annually by burlesque performer, Viva Valezz, the unique festival travels to cities in the U.S. and Canada every other year.
Fierce’s most renowned headliner is Indigo Blue, the first openly gay performer to win the Queen of Burlesque title, the highest honor earned at Las Vegas’ Burlesque Hall of Fame competition.
Additional headliners include award-winning Los Angeles-based performers Egypt Blaque Knyle and Tito Bonito, Nina La Voix and The Incredible, Edible, Akynos from NYC and Chicago’s own Red Hot Annie.
Venues include the Ace Hotel Pittsburgh and James Street Ballroom and Speakeasy. On July 20, don’t miss the Karaoke Kick-off Party at There Ultra Lounge.
Showcasing gay culture and burlesque spectacle, the diverse festival aims to celebrate the art, creativity, passion and talent of LGBT-identified performers and allies.
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