Upcoming events
Unfortunately, The Basement is not wheelchair accessible at this time. We are diligently working on finding funding to remedy this.
The Soul Train Burlesque Experience
18+ only
The SOUUULLL TRAIN Burlesque Experience is a show featuring burlesque performers from all over the east coast. If you don't know your history, Soul Train was an American music variety TV show, the first to prominently feature African American musical acts and dancers. Broadcast nationally from 1971 to 2006, it was one of the longest-running syndicated programs in American television history.
You'll feel like you've gone back in time and sitting at a live taping of Soul Train itself as this burlesque show will groove through the decades, from the funky flair of the ’70s, the high-glam energy of the ’80s, to the hip-hop flavor of the ’90s and early 2000s. Bring your best celebration of Black beauty, culture, rhythm, and artistry to the stage as we honor the legendary Soul Train during Black History Month. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll dance, you'll sing, you'll have a good ass time! Get ready to dance and throw money with some of the best company you can find in RVA and beyond.
Doors open at 8 for drinks, 8:30 for seating, show starts at 9pm.
VIP Tickets will get you seats in the FRONT of the room with a token of our appreciation and a raffle ticket. Advanced Ticketing GUARANTEES you a seat in the building. This show is likely to sell out -- look at this line up! Limited tickets will be available at the door.
Tipping your performers is encourged! Cash is great and will be avalable, but virtual options will be available as well. We will have some extra ones!
Performances By: Luna Rei, Chartruese Divinity, JoRie Tigerlily, Qing Blaze, Hummingbird, JayJae Franchesca, Jo Rose, Kayy Lovely, Storm Psycho 6, Darshe Dazzles
Hosted By: Qing Blaze
Featured Sponsor: The Moxy Hotel Richmond
About Us: SparkDazzle Entertainment is a production collaboration between Santobella Spark and Darshe Dazzles - the dynamic duo on the scene from Richmond, Virginia. They are two friends who came together in 2010; inspired by their joy of performing, and being 100% themselves everyday. We believe in showcasing quality, vibrant, and joyous entertainment featuring burlesque and variety performers of all shapes, sizes, and personalities. Come as you are, because we love what makes YOU shine. With SparkDazzle Entertainment, YOU are the star - the spark, the dazzle!
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Sara Dabney Tisdale's INTERESTING CONDITION: Pregnant Characters I've Played Or Want To Play
A pop-up bellyful of staged readings and monologues—featuring pregnant characters from modern comedy and drama—performed by a pregnant actor and her friends.
Doors - 7pm
Show - 8pm
Tickets:
$5
Pregnancy can be a fulfilling time personally, but what about creatively? For a performing artist, 9 months of gestation is interesting, to say the least, and as an actor, it's rare to work on fulfilling roles while you're expecting. My third-trimester solution? Look back on all the pregnant characters I've encountered from a life in contemporary theater and invite my friends to explore the good, the bad, and the funny of this weird, messy time in the lives of women on stage—both real and imagined.
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
a reading series at The Basement in Jackson Ward
February 27th
Bar opens at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
Reading by
No Vickers, Layla Thacker, and Tanner Braaten
A Poetry Slam Performance by
Daniel Garwood
Music by
Alex Dimas
Burlesque by
Darshe Dazzles
@wildatheartreadingseries
Comedy Spore
Join Rhizome Comedy for a night of hilarious stand up. Comedy Spore is Rhizomes semi-monthly, always hilarious comedy show featuring local and out of town talent.
Doors - 7pm
Show - 8pm
Tickets:
$10 in advance, $12 at the door
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
a reading series at The Basement in Jackson Ward
March 27th
Bar opens at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
More info to come….
@wildatheartreadingseries
Richmond in the Round An Evening of Song and Story
Richmond in The Round is a songwriter showcase hosted by Virginia-based songwriter, Bradley Rhodes. Each show features a cast of different songwriters offering their unique perspective with original songs, storytelling and impromptu collaborations.
Doors - 7pm
Show - 7:30pm
Tickets:
$15 in advance, $20 at the door
Featuring:
Bradley Rhodes is a singer-songwriter and creative explorer based in Richmond, VA. Originally from Northern Virginia, Bradley has spent his career alchemizing the highs and lows of his journey into raw, soulful music and earnestly sharing his art with the world. Bradley fronted the critically acclaimed alt-rock band Melodime from 2006 to 2020, performing well over 1,000 shows across the U.S., Canada, and Europe and has made his mark in the festival scene by performing on 7 Rock Boat cruises, sharing stages with Sister Hazel, Needtobreathe, Gavin Degraw, and more. With 10 full-length albums to his name, Bradley’s debut solo album, Letters From Virginia (October 2024), marks a personal and artistic homecoming. This collection of sharply written folk songs explores themes of love, spirituality, and the healing power of music itself, nodding to his musical roots while simultaneously beginning a fresh chapter.
https://www.bradleyrhodesmusic.com/
Streaming with vitality, the music of Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. flows like a spirited river, surging forth from his remarkable talent and sparkling with his distilled personal emotions to create a captivating musical experience. This prowess, rich in technical expertise and geniune sentiment, has carried Brown across the expanse of Virginia over the years, solidifying his presence as a mainstay in the local music scene, seamlessly blending into any backdrop, whether big or small, even when he’s simply an observer in the front row of a performance.
"Caroline Vain is an expert songwriter with the resume to back it up. Currently sitting on two singles, she is a sonic healing, not quite carefree but confident in the optimistic maybe. She is a master at blending the complex into the subtle, showing far more than telling with a variety of instruments in her recordings."
-RVA MAG
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Here to Pee Tour
The Here to Pee Tour is a all-trans comedy show, using laughter to fight anti-trans laws and raise funds for local LGBTQ+ nonprofits.
Doors - 7 pm
Show - 7:30 pm
Tickets: $20
The Here to Pee Tour is flushing away discriminatory laws with laughter! Led by trans comedian Ren Q. Dawe, this one-of-a-kind comedy tour features an all-trans lineup traveling to every state with anti-trans bathroom legislation. Through sharp wit and fearless humor, Here to Pee amplifies queer voices while supporting grassroots advocacy—because joy is resistance. A portion of proceeds from each show goes directly to local LGBTQ+ nonprofits fighting for trans rights, making every laugh count. With performances from some of the most talented trans and gender-diverse comedians in the country, this tour is a bold and unapologetic stand for visibility, dignity, and, of course, the right to pee in peace.
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Wild at Heart
Wild at Heart
a reading series at The Basement in Jackson Ward
April 24th
Bar opens at 6:30pm
Show starts at 7:30pm
More info to come….
@wildatheartreadingseries
An Evening with impravidus
An Evening with impravidus
Come to The Basement for an Evening of with impravidus! Accompanied by live piano and studio instrumentals, the singer-songwriter will perform songs from his debut album, Want to Want, and EP, Monomyth. Tickets are $5!
Doors - 6:30pm
Show - 7pm
Tickets:
$5
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
The Drag Bazaar
The Drag Bazaar
A night of Masc Presenting performance art.
Doors - 6pm
Show - 7pm
Tickets:
$15
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
PD Williams Birthday Show at The Basement
PD Williams' Birthday Show at The Basement
Come Celebrate this star's trip around the sun with an unforgettable night of music.
January 25th, 2025
Doors and Bar at 7pm
Show at 8pm
$10 ADV
$15 at Door
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Nate Hadley with Theocles & Lilah Moons
Nate Hadley leads a night of folk, untold and unbound, joined by Theocles, Lilah Moons, and host
Jordan Boyd for an unforgettable evening of original music inspired by their roots.
$14 adv $16 DOS
7pm Doors
8pm Music
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Nate Hadley is a folk and Americana singer-songwriter based in Winchester, VA, blending modern
songwriting with traditional folk instrumentation. He is accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Joe
Capra.
Inspired by the likes of Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell, and The Lumineers, his rich and compelling voice
brings his stories to life. Originally from West Virginia, Nate showcases his Appalachian roots with
bluegrass in
uences and authentic, emotionally driven lyrics.
Nate's debut EP, "Burn My Heart," released December 27th, with singles "Who you were" and the title
track already gaining traction. The community around Nate’s music is steadily growing as he
continues to deliver compelling performances across the East Coast.
Theocles is a 27-year-old singer-songwriter out of Richmond, VA. Taking the stage with nothing but a
guitar, a loop pedal, and a mic, Theocles uses his soulful voice to carry the audience through a range of
emotions, from tearful ballads to pop bangers.
He draws on inspiration from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Aretha Franklin, and Hozier in both his
originals and his covers, putting on an energetic one-man-band show. Whether it's an amphitheater,
your local brewery, or a street corner, Theocles loves nothing more than sharing his music with the
world!
Lilah Moons is a singer-songwriter born, raised and based in Richmond, Virginia. While Lilah’s sound
cannot be bound by genre, her music is described as being a unique blend of folk, classic country,
Americana, indie and alternative rock. Her songwriting inspiration comes from a variety of storytelling
icons such as Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell and more. When writing music,
Lilah focuses on much more than the sound - she aims to tell a story. Her soft yet powerful voice
delivers personal and truthful glimpses into her life.
Jordan Boyd is a Richmond based stand-up comedian, co-host of the Champions Open Mic, and
producer of the Cozy Comedy Series.
Babe Lewis with Inside Voices and Sleepy Go Lucky
Babe Lewis is the solo recording project of Harrisonburg, Virginia-based songwriter Joseph Harder. Mercurial and expeditious, Harder's writing soars and pulses, painted with an ethereal sonic palate incorporating elements of retro psychedelia, shoegaze, and psych rock.
January 4, 2025
Doors at 7, show at 8, call at midnight
$12 advance, $15 at door
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Mosaic Trio presents A Cozy Christmas Sing-along
If you haven't trolled enough ancient Yuletide carols yet this year, then don that gay apparel and head over to The Basement for a Christmas Sing-Along with Richmond's premier women's singing group, Mosaic. The vibes will be cozy, the drinks will be boozy, and the tunes will be easy. Warm up those pipes, and bring a friend or three!
December 18th, 2024
7:30pm
$12 in advance
$15 at the door
The Basement is a nonprofit venue for performance and visual arts, dedicated to fostering a safe, inclusive space for creative expression. Our mission is to engage diverse audiences, with a focus on amplifying POC and queer artists.
For more info, visit thebasementrva.org. All sales are final—no refunds.
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
Private Event
We are closed today due to a Private Event. Want to find out if you can have a Private Event in our space? Reach out to us!
Private Event
We are closed today due to a Private Event. Want to find out if you can have a Private Event in our space? Reach out to us!
Private Event
We are closed today due to a Private Event. Want to find out if you can have a Private Event in our space? Reach out to us!
Charles Owens Trio at The Basement
Celebrating the release of Charles Owens Trio “The Music Tells Us”
Charles Owens
Kofi Shepsu
Cameron Ralston
6pm-7pm
No Cover
Accessibility: The Basement is not currently wheelchair accessible but is working to address this. We do offer single-person genderless restrooms.
Parking: Street and paid lot parking are available. The closest option is the convention center lot ($8).
End of Prohibition soiree and Fundraiser
EXTRA! EXTRA! Prohibition has ended! Let's celebrate together as we help raise funds for our little Speakeasy/theatre @The Basement in downtown RVA!
Special thanks to our generous sponsors:
Revee Aesthetics
Supper Club
Quirk Hotel Richmond
Bourbon RVA
The GS7 Quartet along with the Art Deco Society of Virginia will be hosting an End of Prohibition Soiree/Fundraiser and we want YOU! Join us for live music, cocktails, dancing and even 1920's/30's Fashion Contest!
Don't miss the fun as we drink libations (responsibly) to celebrate the anniversary of Repeal Day!
- Doors open 6pm
- FREE to public (suggested $20 donation at the door)
- Live music 7-9pm
- Dress to impress in your best 1920s/30's glad rags!
Let's support our community and this wonderful live music and Arts venue together!
Private Event
We are closed today due to a Private Event. Want to find out if you can have a Private Event in our space? Reach out to us!
EBONIZED CHILL
Music Evolved Records Presents EBONIZED CHILL
Using entertainment to combat mental illness
November 3rd CANCELLED
RESCHEDULED to DECEMBER 1st
6pm Doors
7pm Show
$25
Starring
The Baylocks
Featuring
Irina Manelis & Mike Engle
The Second 5th Annual GLAPcock Awards at The Basement
UH OH. The GLAPcock Awards are back, y’all.
It’s the silliest celebration in all of RVA, so mark your calendars & plan to join Yes, And! at The Basement on Sunday, November 17! Suggested donation: $10. Come one, come all! Funds raised will support the Yes, And! Annual Fund & our upcoming Season 3 Main Stage productions.
Hosted by two of the Maggie’s — Maggie Roop & Maggie Bavolack — the GLAPcocks are among the most coveted awards in America. With categories like Most Sparkliest & Most Ferocious Facial Hair, these awards are obviously very very serious
Dracula: An Audio Drama
Join us for the final performance of Dracula at The Basement on November 2nd at 2 PM. This is your last chance to experience the haunting retelling of Bram Stoker’s iconic tale, brought to life through immersive audio storytelling and atmospheric theatrical effects.
Descend into the eerie depths one last time, where every whisper, heartbeat, and sinister sound will send chills down your spine.
For the Full Theatrical Experience, tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door, placing you at the heart of the action in our performance space.
Or, unwind in the Bar/Listening Lounge, where you can sip a drink while absorbing the haunting sounds. Lounge tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Don't miss this final opportunity to witness Dracula's reign of terror—one last time!
One of the original vampire novels jumps off the page in this new adaptation of Bram Stoker's seminal novel Dracula. After living in seclusion for centuries, the villainous Count Dracula sets his sights on Victorian England. After tricking innocent lawyer Jonathan Harker into purchasing an abandoned monastery for him, Dracula wreaks havoc on the inhabitants surrounding the property. When Lucy Westenra falls ill, Dr. Seward calls upon his former teacher Abraham Van Helsing for help who realizes that Dracula is a vampire. Our heroes must stop this creature of hell before he takes over all of England and then the world!
First Fridays Underground: November
First Fridays Underground at The Basement: November
Open Gallery: 7pm-12am (Curated by The Art Seen) Feat. David Marion Live Painting
Dracula Audio Drama 20-Minute Sneek Peek: 7:30pm
DJ EOS: 8pm-12am
Nu Rodeo Caledonia Feat. Darshe Dazzles and More!: 10pm-11pm
Dracula: An Audio Drama
On Thursday, Choose from two shows: one at 7 PM and another at 11 PM, perfect for early thrill-seekers or night owls craving a late-night scare. Doors open at 6 PM.
This Halloween, step into the eerie ambiance of The Basement for an unforgettable retelling of Dracula, brought to life through immersive audio storytelling and theatrical effects. Descend into the depths and experience the chilling tale of Bram Stoker's iconic vampire, where every heartbeat, whisper, and footstep will send shivers down your spine.
For the Full Theatrical Experience, tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 at the door, securing you a front-row seat in the spine-tingling performance space.
Prefer a more laid-back but equally spooky night? Enjoy the show in the Bar/Listening Lounge, where you can relax with a drink while the haunting sounds fill the air. Lounge tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door.
Prepare for a night of terror and intrigue—Dracula awaits!
One of the original vampire novels jumps off the page in this new adaptation of Bram Stoker's seminal novel Dracula. After living in seclusion for centuries, the villainous Count Dracula sets his sights on Victorian England. After tricking innocent lawyer Jonathan Harker into purchasing an abandoned monastery for him, Dracula wreaks havoc on the inhabitants surrounding the property. When Lucy Westenra falls ill, Dr. Seward calls upon his former teacher Abraham Van Helsing for help who realizes that Dracula is a vampire. Our heroes must stop this creature of hell before he takes over all of England and then the world!
PRIVATE EVENT
We are closed today due to a Private Event. Want to find out if you can have a Private Event in our space? Reach out to us!
CLOSED FOR REHEARSAL
We are closed today due to a rehearsal in the space. Come check out the show when it premiers and reach out if you have an event you want to do!
Charming Disaster's Musical Underworld Tour
Charming Disaster’s Musical Underworld Tour offers an intimate, playfully dark cabaret experience that is part concert, part vaudeville act, as the goth-folk duo perform original songs that explore myth, monsters, and mortality. This show invites audience members beyond the river Styx…and promises to get everyone back to the land of the living before it’s too late. Mysterious onstage rituals may ensue.
Charming Disaster is a goth-folk musical duo based in Brooklyn, NY, formed in 2012 by Ellia Bisker and Jeff Morris. Inspired by the macabre humor of Edward Gorey and Tim Burton, the murder ballads of the Americana tradition, and the dramatic flair of the cabaret, they write playfully dark songs that tell stories about death, crime, myth, magic, folklore, science, and the occult.
Charming Disaster’s music has been featured on the podcast Welcome to Night Vale, they have toured the United States and Europe, and have opened for Rasputina, Voltaire, The Dresden Dolls. Recent appearances include Joe's Pub at the Public Theatre in NYC, the Rochester Fringe Festival, Philadelphia’s Science History Institute, Cleveland's Wizbang Circus Theatre, and the Coney Island Sideshow stage.
LINKS:
Website: charmingdisaster.com
Facebook: facebook.com/charmingdisaster
Instagram: @charmingdisasterband
YouTube: youtube.com/charmingdisasterband
Bandcamp: charmingdisaster.bandcamp.com
Spotify: charmingdisaster.com/spotify
Wellness, Art and Magic at The Basement
On Saturday, October 26th from 2pm-7pm, Earth Bae will be hosting Wellness, Art and Magic at The Basement RVA✨. This vendor event is a safe space for everyone to attend and enjoy great Music, Art, Tarot Readings and more.
Please join us for good vibes and an Open Bar!
VENDORS WANTED! Contact https://www.instagram.com/__earthbae/ for more info!
Ahmed Al-kadri Comedy Show at The Basement
Ahmed Al-kadri is a Yemeni-American comedian based in LA. He was previously working as an Accountant but his immigrant parents are forcing him to be a comedian. Ahmed has amassed a following on social media with over 690K followers. His content has been featured on Buzzfeed and Variety. You may also have seen him on the series David Diamondhands, OFTV, and his YouTube special “Special Not Special”
Wild at Heart
The Halloween SpookDracular Monster Mash
Bash with paranormal insight by Pamela K. Kinney (Haunted Virginia) and Emily MacArthur (River City Haunted tours)
haunting poetry and prose by Alexandra Naughton, X.C. Atkins, Andrew Blossom, and Lilly Cook and
hellacious burlesque by Qing Blaze
@wildatheartreadingseries
Open Availability
The Space is available! Reach out to us on our Contact Page and schedule your event!
Fall Cabaret: FEATURING THE STUDENTS OF SARAH WALSTON, WITH PIANIST CHARLES STAPLES
October 17th
Doors Open at 7pm
Show at 8pm
$10 Cover
Burlessqns: Pastie Making Tips & Tricks
Saffron Soleil’s Burlessqns
Fall workshops September - October
pastie making tips & tricks
an in depth tutorial
A full in-depth follow along lesson covering all of Saffron’s rhinestoning techniques and tips. Participation and questions are encouraged!
$45 for a la carte class or bundle classes!
Sign up at https://saffronsoleil.bigcartel.com/
audaCITY Family Reunion: Richmond Edition
Join us as audaCITY launches its highly anticipated four-city Family Reunion tour, coming to Richmond, VA. Hosted by Duce Banx. Indulge in delectable cuisine, while enjoying an open bar. Explore a curated selection of vendors and more!
Prepare to be captivated as we celebrate RVA's vibrant artistic community, featuring talents spanning fashion, music, visual art, film, and more. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of black artistry that our city has to offer.
Tickets are selling fast, so secure yours today and ensure you don't miss this unforgettable evening!
Ali Webb - "Be Anything"
Jazz as you’ve never heard it before – Ali’s humorous vignettes celebrate life through song, the ironies and self-effacing moments, the defeats and triumphs, the heartbreaks and love that build resolve. Through her original songs and well known jazz classics, Ali reveals the magic and the music of the human spirit, inspiring us to embrace the life we all share, a life where we can “Be Anything.”
7pm Doors, 8pm Show
$20 Adv, $25 day of
Ali Webb, jazz singer, storyteller, comedian, takes you on a journey through life in her show, “Be Anything.” Ali brings her vibrant spirit and love of music to each song, including selections such as “When You’re Smiling” and “Don’t Explain” and of course, “Be Anything.”
Accompanied by Wells Hanley (piano), Randall Pharr (bass), and Brian Caputo (drums), Ali displays to the audience how jazz and life intersect, how music tells the stories most fundamental and important to us as human beings. Through self-effacing humor, Ali recounts hilarious anecdotes from her life, including snarky grocery store clerks and bad boyfriends, and even sings her original song called “SPAM”, which traces her family’s lineage.
This show reveals truths about life’s most difficult moments, and how through time and with love, these heartbreaks become triumphs of the soul.
Ali’s repertoire, originals as well as songs from the 1920s through the 1960s, demonstrates her vocal and emotional range and the adept musical skills of her fellow performers. Each song is delivered with the joy and improvisational spirit characteristic of jazz. Ali also shares with us her personal relationship to many of these songs and how they help her understand past events and embrace life with bravery and honesty.
Burlessqns: Performer Makeup 101
Saffron Soleil’s Burlessqns
Fall workshops September - October
Performer Makeup 101
makeup for the stage
A Lecture & workshop covering basic theater makeup concepts, burlesque trickery, and recommendations for makeup products to buy.
$45 for a la carte class or bundle classes!
Sign up at https://saffronsoleil.bigcartel.com/
