Weekend Entertainment Featuring Montreal Burlesque Festival’s 5th Anniversary

The Montreal Burlesque Festival’s 5th anniversary celebration takes place this weekend at Club Soda! (1225 Boulevard St. Laurent)
They’re bringing back some of the biggest names in Montreal Burlesque, such as Cherry Typhoon, Trixie Little, Nicky Ninedoors, Cult of Yes, and Jezabelle Von Jane to name a few. I’m looking forward to attending this, and if you’re an avid follower of Montreal Burlesque (or just really enjoy a good tease) you can visit the official website for more information on show times and ticket purchases.

“Welcome to the  festival’s 5th anniversary celebration! Scarlett James & Montreal Burlesque Productions invite you to three nights, 3 exceptional evenings to relive the atmosphere of the cabaret. Dust off your finest jewels and embody Hollywood Glamour to touch the red carpet at Club Soda.
Friday 6: Montreal’s Gatsby -be ready to be immersed in the 1920s classics. Featuring live music with ACME Combo Jazz band … Doors: 7pm show: 8pm
 Saturday 7: Crystal Gala- an evening full of surprises, international performers and more!! Doors: 6pm show: 7pm
Saturday 7: Burlesque Rock- The sexy side of Burlesque with our live rock band Timmy Playzwell …”

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COMEDY HEADLINERS:

Headlining this weekend at ComedyWorks is comedian Frankie “Trixx” Agyemang. He was the 2013 winner of Just For Laugh’s JFL42 “Big Break” competition, and has opened for various stars such as Tracy Morgan (30 Rock), Damon Wavans (In Living Colour), and Mike Epps (The Hangover Series). “Trixx” is known to hold nothing back in his sets, and doesn’t beat around the bush while performing a set. You can catch Frankie Agyemang at ComedyWorks on Thursday Dec. 5th-7th, Ticket prices and show times are as follows:

Thursday- 8:30pm $10 and $5 for students with valid ID
Friday- 8:30 & 10h30 pm $15 and $10 for students with valid ID
Saturday- 8:30 & 10h30 pm $15

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Headlining this weekend at The Comedy Nest is the hilariously relate able Carole Montgomery. Shows take place this Thursday Dec. 5th-Saturday Dec. 7th. Carole will have different special guests joining her on each day:

“Thursday Dec. 5th– guests Neil Janna, and Tim Rabnett 
Friday Dec. 6th– guests Joey Elias and Jeff Schouela 
Saturday Dec. 7th-  guests Neil Janna, and Mike Paterson”

SHOWTIMES & TICKET PRICES (all prices include taxes)
Thursday December 5th • 8:00pm • $12/$6 for students
Friday December 6th • 8:00pm • $15 /$10 for students
Saturday December 7th • 8:00pm & 10:30pm • $15

If you’re interesting in purchasing tickets, you can call to reserve at (514) 932-6378 or visit the official website for more information

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Headlining this Saturday Dec. 7th at The Wiggle Room (3874 St- Laurent Boule) is comedian Bobby Slayton, as he presents “A Nasty Noel.”  Yes, friends, “The Pit-bull of Comedy” is back with a vengeance, and plans to show us what a “Nasty Noel” really looks like. Bobby Slayton will be headlining at The Wiggle Room on Thursday December 5 and Saturday December 7th @ 8pm. Tickets are 25$ in advance, and 30$ at the door.
A Nasty Noel presents the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with one of comedy’s living legends in an intimate setting. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and Seating is EXTREMELY limited. For more information check out The Wiggle Room’s official website.
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Grace Shaw