Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha

Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha Bawdy Bawdy Ha Ha brings the very best of Midwest burlesque & variety to Iowa City and Cedar Rapids!

Mischief? Mayhem? A (big) natural 20? It’s all gonna be at the B***y B***y Ha Ha nerdlesque shows! Our guest producer an...
09/02/2026

Mischief? Mayhem? A (big) natural 20? It’s all gonna be at the B***y B***y Ha Ha nerdlesque shows! Our guest producer and dungeon master rakshablue is cooking up some wild side quests for everyone!

Friday, September 18th at ʙᴀꜱɪx
Saturday, September 19th at studio 13
Both shows are 9pm. Cover at the door.

Featuring,
ellis_centric
Sassy Squire
Roan Marcy
Unholy Trinity
Madame la Chatte/Madam le S**t
Analysis Paralysis
Odessa Mystique
Rhinestone Dyad
GinnyTonicburlesque
a.k.a embry 🥀
Anita Sativa

Hosted by Joanie Hoefer and Bee 🐝 Dazzle ✨

Poster by Bee 🐝 Dazzle ✨

08/31/2026

B***Y POOL PARTY! ☀️🎉💦 We had such a great time frolicking in the pool, eating snacks, getting cute shots by Madame Ether Studios & her beautiful assistants, and of course, getting accosted at every turn by Varla's Artisian Tampons giant inflatable 🍆🤣 if you’d like to join the B***y community and learn the art of burlesque, signups are always open & we’d love to meet you! 🥰

🎪 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎪Do you have your 🎟 for CIRQUE RISQUÉ? We’re bringing you three rings full of thrills and excitement at...
08/14/2026

🎪 TOMORROW NIGHT 🎪

Do you have your 🎟 for CIRQUE RISQUÉ? We’re bringing you three rings full of thrills and excitement at this one-night-only circus-themed b u r l e s q u e and variety spectacle, happening on Saturday, August 15th, right here at The James Theater (The James Theater) in Iowa City! This lineup is packed with cirque-tacular acts from guest performers from all around the Midwest, as well as your favorite B***y babes, including a BRAND NEW group act choreographed by Theo Rheticalhor (Roan Marcy)!

Peep these group number pics from our last quarterly show, DIRTY JOKES, choreographed by Raksha Blue (rakshablue) and captured by Madame Ether Studios (Madame Ether Studios)!

You can get your 🎟 for CIRQUE RISQUÉ through the 🔗 in the b!0 to see this fantastic lineup, headlined by Chicago fashion and b u r l e s q u e stunner Jezebelly (Iridessence AKA Jezebelly)! Doors open at 7pm for this 8pm show. Come in and treat yourself to a refreshing beverage from the bar and get your raffle 🎟s for your chance to win amazing prize packages of goodies donated by local businesses, GA and VIP seats at our Halloween show on October 30th and 31st, or a super special prize: a lap dance from one of the B***y babes! For this show, all raffle proceeds go directly to the Emma Goldman Clinic. See you clowns tomorrow! 🤡❤️

🎪 HOST SPOTLIGHT 🎪Are you down to clown with us this Saturday night at CIRQUE RISQUÉ? This big-top bonanza is stuffed wi...
08/12/2026

🎪 HOST SPOTLIGHT 🎪

Are you down to clown with us this Saturday night at CIRQUE RISQUÉ? This big-top bonanza is stuffed with acrobatics and amusements, contortionists and confections, so don’t miss your chance to join the fun that’s happening right here in Iowa City! Your ringmaster for the evening is none other than your hilarious B***y host – the maven of the midway – it’s Varla (Varla's Artisian Tampons)!

Check out these fantastic pictures of Varla from our last quarterly show, DIRTY JOKES, captured by Madame Ether Studios (Madame Ether Studios)!

Remaining seats for CIRQUE RISQUÉ are filling up, so head over to the 🔗 in the b!0 NOW to snag your 🎟 to see exciting acts from your local B***y babes, guest performers from across the Midwest, and your spectacular headliner Jezebelly (Iridessence AKA Jezebelly)! This one-night-only circus-themed b u r l e s q u e and variety show is happening at 8pm on Saturday, August 15th at The James Theater (The James Theater) in downtown Iowa City. Doors open at 7pm, so come on in, grab a beverage, and get your raffle 🎟s for your chance to win amazing prize bundles of goodies donated by fantastic local businesses, GA and VIP 🎟s to our Halloween show on October 30th and 31st, or even a lap dance from one of the B***y babes! All raffle proceeds for this show go to the Emma Goldman Clinic. See you under the big top!

We love our gorgeous friends at Madame Ether Studios! Madame Ether has been our show photographer since 2022 & we LOVE h...
08/11/2026

We love our gorgeous friends at Madame Ether Studios! Madame Ether has been our show photographer since 2022 & we LOVE having our promo photos taken at her bo***ir studio in the Quad Cities. Spooky Season sessions sell out FAST, so don't miss out on HOUSE OF HORRORS or SLASHER BABES 2: BLOOD & LUST 👻 tell her B***y sent you when you message!

🎪 NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT 🎪Want to have some fun while doing good at the same time? Get your raffle 🎟s at CIRQUE RISQUÉ! At ...
08/11/2026

🎪 NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT 🎪

Want to have some fun while doing good at the same time? Get your raffle 🎟s at CIRQUE RISQUÉ! At each of our big quarterly shows we raise funds and awareness for a local nonprofit organization doing amazing things for our community. At CIRQUE RISQUÉ, we’re honored to be showing support for the incredible Emma Goldman Clinic (Emma Goldman Clinic)!

The Emma Goldman Clinic is a not-for-profit independent organization founded in 1973 by a group of women driven by feminist ideals. They exist to empower people of all gender and s*xual identities in all life stages through the provision of quality reproductive health care that includes ab0rtion services, gynecology services, safer s*x promotion, and active education.

Come on out to CIRQUE RISQUÉ and get your raffle 🎟s for your chance to win some fantastic prize bundles full of goodies donated by fabulous local businesses, VIP and GA 🎟s to our Halloween show on October 30th & 31st, or a fun lap dance from one of the B***y babes. Enjoy circus-themed b u r l e s q u e and variety acts at 8pm on Saturday, August 15th at The James Theater (The James Theater) in Iowa City while helping support a great cause. 🎟s to the show are available through the 🔗 in the b!0. (The venue uses reserved seating, so be sure to click “Select Your Own Seat” when checking out to pick the spot you want!) See you this weekend!

❗️CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT❗️Our B***y guest performers are offering two b u r l e s q u e classes Sunday, August 16th at the N...
08/10/2026

❗️CLASS ANNOUNCEMENT❗️

Our B***y guest performers are offering two b u r l e s q u e classes Sunday, August 16th at the North Liberty Recreation Center! The classes are $25 each with sliding scale options. The signup form is in the 🔗 in the b!o. The class is open to all skill levels!

Stretch and Strength For Everyone with Dahlia Fatale
11:30AM-1PM | North Liberty Recreation Center | $25

Are you a performer looking to level up your flexibility and strength? Or maybe a human who just wants to get out of bed with a few less aches in the morning? This class is for you! We will focus on hip, back and shoulder mobility and include discussions on building mobility safely and effectively.

Please bring: knee pads, strap or pants to use like a strap, mat or soft surface optional

Chair Play with Tila Von Twirl
1-2:30PM | North Liberty Recreation Center | $25

Students will learn how to navigate and incorporate chair dance and chair balance for fun and/or performance. We will focus on appropriate warm up, basic dance and prop incorporation, fun tricks, creating what works for you and most importantly safety! Shoes are an option but comfortable, moveable clothing and a can do attitude is a must!

If you have a sturdy folding chair, please bring it to class with you. Otherwise, chair will be provided. 

🎪 HEADLINER SPOTLIGHT 🎪CIRQUE RISQUÉ is just ONE WEEK AWAY! This circus spectacular is bringing top-tier b u r l e s q u...
08/08/2026

🎪 HEADLINER SPOTLIGHT 🎪

CIRQUE RISQUÉ is just ONE WEEK AWAY! This circus spectacular is bringing top-tier b u r l e s q u e and variety talent to audiences right here in Eastern Iowa. We are SO EXCITED to bring this next performer to the B***y stage. She’s stunning, she’s radiant, she’s your headliner Jezebelly (Iridessence AKA Jezebelly)!

Jezebelly, the brownest belly in b u r l e s q u e, hails from Chicago. Known as “Iridessence” on social media, she’s dazzled at festivals around the US and Canada, has been featured in Vogue for her accomplishments in history-inspired style and costume, and is the reigning Teaser Festival Princess of the Str!ptease. She was voted 21st Century B u r l e s q u e Magazine's #5 most influential b u r l e s q u e performer worldwide entering 2025. She is passionate to show the world that glamour is not exclusive to specific skin tones or body types, but for everybody!

You’re not going to want to miss this show, so make sure you snag your 🎟s through the 🔗 in the b!0 now! (Note: GA is reserved seating, so make sure to hit the “Select Your Seats” option when checking out!) Catch the action at 8pm (doors open at 7pm) on Saturday, August 15th at The James Theater (The James Theater) in downtown Iowa City! This show features brand new acts from your local B***y babes and fabulous guest performers from across the Midwest. We’ll see you there under the big top!

🎪 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT 🎪There’s a lot of buzz around our next CIRQUE RISQUÉ performer! This B***y babe is sweet as honey ...
08/07/2026

🎪 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT 🎪

There’s a lot of buzz around our next CIRQUE RISQUÉ performer! This B***y babe is sweet as honey with just a little bit of sting. 🐝 She’ll BEE making her solo big-stage debut! It’s the bee-autiful Bee Dazzle (Bee 🐝 Dazzle)! 

Bee Dazzle is the bee's knees with a bit of sparkle. She has been buzzing around the B***y stage since 2024 and recently started floating around her Lithium Bath and S**t Salon productions. She has perfected the balance of sultry and strange in her craft. No bizarre and erot0ic theme goes unexplored in her hive!

Our annual circus-themed b u r l e s q u e and variety show is an audience favorite, and seats are filling up FAST for this one-night-only event. CIRQUE RISQUÉ is happening on Saturday, August 15th at 8pm at The James Theater (The James Theater) in downtown Iowa City. This show is packed with stellar acts from your favorite B***y babes, guest performers from all around the Midwest, and headliner Jezebelly (Iridessence AKA Jezebelly)! VIP 🎟s areSOLD OUT, but GA 🎟s are available through the 🔗 in the b!0. (Remember to click the “Select Your Own Seats” option to pick where you sit!) Doors open at 7pm, so come on in, grab a beverage, and settle in for a night at the circus! 

🎪 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT 🎪Prepare to be amazed and awe-struck by our next guest performer! We’re bringing you three-ring th...
08/06/2026

🎪 PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT 🎪

Prepare to be amazed and awe-struck by our next guest performer! We’re bringing you three-ring thrills and feats of daring at CIRQUE RISQUÉ on Saturday, August 15th, so get your 🎟 NOW! We are so excited to welcome to the B***y stage Chicago-based artist and pole dancer Diwa Oro Diwa Oro)!

Seats are filling up for CIRQUE RISQUÉ, a circus-themed b u r l e s q u e and variety show extravaganza, happening on Saturday, August 15th at The James Theater (The James Theater) in downtown Iowa City! VIP 🎟 s are GONE, but GA 🎟s are available for this spectacular one-night-only event featuring your favorite local B***y babes, guest performers from across the Midwest, and headliner Jezebelly (Iridessence AKA Jezebelly)! Get your 🎟 through the 🔗 in the b!0. (The venue uses reserved seating, so make sure you click “Select your Own Seats” to pick a spot with your friends!) Doors open at 7pm, and the big-top bonanza starts at 8pm!

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