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Who's Auntie SAM?

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A renegade from the wild west, Auntie SAM produces some of Basel's most selective burlesque & cabaret events. Including, "Burlesque, [Liquor], & Swing"; the "Maskenball"; & "Dr. Sketchy's Life Art Drawing" sessions. 

Past events

Burlesque, Gin, & Swing

 

Once again, Auntie SAM joined forces with SUD & Paul Ullrich to bring you an evening of luxurious enetertainment! Canadian jazz artist Sarah E. Reid & Band kicks off this event at 20:00. While Paul Ullrich & Christoph Lorenz offer delightful cocktails or nibblies made with gin. At 22:00, Scotty the Blue Bunny heads an International cast of starlets through a burlesque / BOYlesque adventure you won't forget: Bettie Blackheart (Finland), Erochica Bamboo (Japan), aerialst Nini de Paris (France), & boylesque / travestie sensation The Luminous Pariah (USA).

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Bubbles Burlesque and BonBons

Bubbles, Burlesque, & BonBons promotional poster

An ecdysiastic study of art, identity, and self-creation. Starring Lily Verlaine, Ginger Blush, Bettie Bottom Dollar, J. Von Stratton, and your host, Hooray Henry. With special guest, Emma Mylan. Artist and live auction with Mattias Triet. DJs Mario Robles, Diskomurder, and Dario R. Summerbuffet & Fever Tree cocktails.

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MASKENBALL 2012

Maskenball 2012 promotional poster

An extravagant costume party where your imagination reigns supreme! Come already disguised, or rent the costume of your dreams on-site. Then get lost in a fantastical cabaret full of ninjas, women goldfish, carnival barkers, madmen, virtuso opera singers, pirates from the Black Sea, lost souls, and more! It is a magical evening. Decadent. Tantalizing. Sublime. Starring Armitage Shanks, Anna Fur Laxis, Jana Morgana, La Maschera, Testsieger, & Sweet n' Tender Hooligans.

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