Booklover's Burlesque: Alaska Banned Books Edition!

Booklovers Burlesque is BACK in Anchorage October 10, 2026, and this year we are BIGGER, BOLDER, LOUDER, PROUDER! This 18+years old show has it ALL: Burlesque! Drag! Banned Books! Titilation! Sensation! Heart! Drama! Comedy! And above all else, a CELEBRATION of freedom of expression and freedom of the press! In this special variety show, we pair local performers with a live reading from an actual banned book. 10% of proceeds are donated to the ACLU of Alaska to continue work protecting our rights and fighting censorship and authoritarianism! Plus this year, check out our local vendors market in the lobby before the show! All 100% local, fully human creators and book vendors selling art, fashion, stickers, books, and zines! With your host Trixie Heart (of Sweet Cheeks Cabaret)! Featuring readings and performances by: –Strawberry Stems! –Lovebite! –LyDia de los Muertos! –Loosie FitzPanties! –Christopher Throbbin! –The Frozen Gingersnap! –Ambrosia Rosé! –Stellaaa!!! –Francesca Firewe