Sure, you've heard of wine pairings. But what about books and burlesque pairings?
During this show at Caveat on Saturday, June 14, award-winning authors will read excerpts from their new books. Then, a burlesque or drag performer will present a spectacular new act they created that was inspired by the book pairing. For Pride Month, the show is extra special with an impressive cast of "wildly queer and spectacular burlesque and drag performers."
The lineup features: Sierra Greer reading from her debut novel Annie Bot, paired with a performance by Tabby Twitch. Then there's the book Dyke Delusions: Essays and Observations by Samantha Mann, which Nina Divina will interpret through movement. Next up is a novel called I Leave It Up To You by Jinwoo Chong paired with a Fortune Cookie performance. See Antonio Amour's exploration of Milo Todd's debut novel The Lilac People. Finally, there's Paul Lisicky's book Song So Wild and Blue: A Life with the Music of Joni Mitchell paired with a Diva LaMarr performance. The show's produced and hosted by Fortune Cookie.
Local bookstore Book Club Bar (197 East 3rd Street) will sell signed copies of all the books featured at the show.
Time Out tip: Tickets go fast for this show, but if it sells out, there will be a waitlist at the door. There's also a livestream option.