Naughty Nerds Cabaret

08/29/2026

Nerds in the wild! Lucifer Jest, Dame Denna Desire, Princess Slaya, Melody Mischief, and Largo Lyrical spotted at So Bad It's Good!

08/28/2026

Congratulations Lyndsey Phoenix !

08/28/2026

Monday is the last day to apply!

The Naughty Nerds Cabaret are looking for new troupe members! Think you have what it takes to be a full time member of the Naughty Nerds? Our ideal troupe member should be: Local to Central Iowa Passionate about nerdlesque Open to working with the troupe in a collaborative space Currently, the Naugh...

08/28/2026

Performer Spotlight-Steamie Mirabella

Steamie is ready to run wild with wolves for this show.  

Steamie Mirabella is as jubilant as a mechanical owl to peel off her petticoats and share with you her visions of clockwork and retrofuturistic fantasy. She has been grinding gears and unlacing corsets across Central Iowa since 2021. Join this mistress of mechanics and lace as she brings you on a spellbinding pleasure trip. 

We're back at the end of this month with our next show, Wrong Answers Only!  We're already known for getting weird, but this show will feature only our most unhinged acts. 

Want to make it a Double Weird Weekend?  Check out Rosie and Luci Presents: So Bad It's Good on August 28, then show us your 🎟️ at our show on August 29 for $5 back! 

https://wl.eventim.us/event/naughty-nerds-cabaret-presents-wrong-answers-only/694582?afflky=xBkLive&fbclid=IwY2xjawTwynRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTIweXN2YnpxU3RvVndNMTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2u3tWfqkxpvZUYxk0FljS0O4WRzeBl9OIcbiJq71bFYCwqFPkkiOgLnK6kc_aem_J3x_oOjEVlzJN-VPqy1Qqw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ito9zwg

08/27/2026

Giveaway time! We are giving away 2 GA seats to Wrong Answers Only this Saturday at xBk. To enter, simply like this post and tag a friend in the comments. A winner will be selected at 5pm Friday, August 28.

Or if you don't want to wait, grab your 🎟️ here:

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08/27/2026

Performer Spotlight-Melody Mischief

Our troupe leader is putting a twist on a famous Player 2, watch her step into a starring role.  

Melody Mischief is a Des Moines icon who has been bringing her brand of sass to the central Iowa burlesque scene since 2018.  She has performed on live stages across the Midwest and on virtual stages internationally.  She now shares her talents as a founding member and the current troupe leader of the Naughty Nerds Cabaret.  She is a maverick of mystique, a mistress of mayhem, and a manipulator of misadventure.  Her mother always warned her to stay out of trouble, but you'll find she's just the kind of trouble you want to get into. 

We're back at the end of this month with our next show, Wrong Answers Only!  We're already known for getting weird, but this show will feature only our most unhinged acts. 

Want to make it a Double Weird Weekend?  Check out Rosie and Luci Presents: So Bad It's Good on August 28, then show us your 🎟️ at our show on August 29 for $5 back! 

https://wl.eventim.us/event/naughty-nerds-cabaret-presents-wrong-answers-only/694582?afflky=xBkLive&fbclid=IwY2xjawTwynRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTIweXN2YnpxU3RvVndNMTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2u3tWfqkxpvZUYxk0FljS0O4WRzeBl9OIcbiJq71bFYCwqFPkkiOgLnK6kc_aem_J3x_oOjEVlzJN-VPqy1Qqw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ito9zwg

08/27/2026

Here’s a sneak peak of some of the characters you’ll see on the stage this Saturday.  Who are you most excited to see?

We're back at the end of this month with our next show, Wrong Answers Only!  We're already known for getting weird, but this show will feature only our most unhinged acts. 

Want to make it a Double Weird Weekend?  Check out Rosie and Luci Presents: So Bad It's Good on August 28, then show us your 🎟️ at our show on August 29 for $5 back! 

https://wl.eventim.us/event/naughty-nerds-cabaret-presents-wrong-answers-only/694582?afflky=xBkLive&fbclid=IwY2xjawTwynRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTIweXN2YnpxU3RvVndNMTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2u3tWfqkxpvZUYxk0FljS0O4WRzeBl9OIcbiJq71bFYCwqFPkkiOgLnK6kc_aem_J3x_oOjEVlzJN-VPqy1Qqw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ito9zwg

08/26/2026

Performer Spotlight-Largo Lyrical

Largo Lyrical is bringing two delightfully weird acts to the stage for this show.  

Largo Lyrical is a natural-born treble maker with a flair for the fantastical. A spellbinding graduate of the bardic school of dance, she weaves music, magic, and movement into every performance. With charisma as powerful as a +5, she will give you the perfect inspiration. With legs that could stop a dragon in its tracks, she’ll leave you enchanted and rolling for more.

We're back at the end of this month with our next show, Wrong Answers Only!  We're already known for getting weird, but this show will feature only our most unhinged acts. 

Want to make it a Double Weird Weekend?  Check out Rosie and Luci Presents: So Bad It's Good on August 28, then show us your 🎟️ at our show on August 29 for $5 back! 

https://wl.eventim.us/event/naughty-nerds-cabaret-presents-wrong-answers-only/694582?afflky=xBkLive&fbclid=IwY2xjawTwynRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTIweXN2YnpxU3RvVndNMTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2u3tWfqkxpvZUYxk0FljS0O4WRzeBl9OIcbiJq71bFYCwqFPkkiOgLnK6kc_aem_J3x_oOjEVlzJN-VPqy1Qqw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ito9zwg

08/25/2026

Guest Performer Edna Allan Hoe

We’re excited to welcome our second guest performer for this show, Edna Allan Hoe.  Edna is ready to hoe it up with her love for all things literary.  

Once upon a midnight dreary

She’ll leave you feeling weak and weary

Fallen to your knees upon the floor 

She won’t have to steal your heart

You’ll give it freely from the start

Now quoth that ass nevermore

We're back at the end of this month with our next show, Wrong Answers Only!  We're already known for getting weird, but this show will feature only our most unhinged acts. 

Want to make it a Double Weird Weekend?  Check out Rosie and Luci Presents: So Bad It's Good on August 28, then show us your 🎟️ at our show on August 29 for $5 back! 

https://wl.eventim.us/event/naughty-nerds-cabaret-presents-wrong-answers-only/694582?afflky=xBkLive&fbclid=IwY2xjawTwynRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTIweXN2YnpxU3RvVndNMTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2u3tWfqkxpvZUYxk0FljS0O4WRzeBl9OIcbiJq71bFYCwqFPkkiOgLnK6kc_aem_J3x_oOjEVlzJN-VPqy1Qqw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ito9zwg

08/24/2026

Want a sneak peak at our music selection for this show?  Check out our Spotify playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3fLWtU1yckeV0WqwiJPoAf?si=dgTMo10FRze6DBH5luuOSQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=BTMkvzp9TvSZx

We're back at the end of this month with our next show, Wrong Answers Only!  We're already known for getting weird, but this show will feature only our most unhinged acts. 

Want to make it a Double Weird Weekend?  Check out Rosie and Luci Presents: So Bad It's Good on August 28, then show us your 🎟️ at our show on August 29 for $5 back! 

https://wl.eventim.us/event/naughty-nerds-cabaret-presents-wrong-answers-only/694582?afflky=xBkLive&fbclid=IwY2xjawTwynRwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMTIweXN2YnpxU3RvVndNMTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2u3tWfqkxpvZUYxk0FljS0O4WRzeBl9OIcbiJq71bFYCwqFPkkiOgLnK6kc_aem_J3x_oOjEVlzJN-VPqy1Qqw&utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0ito9zwg