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Aka Blaq Velvet
Spoken Word Poet • Burlesque Dancer • Visual Artist • Founder of @speakupyyc • CEO of MVX STUDIOS • B.Sc (Hons) Anthropology • YYC

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Forgot to post this super cute selfie from Melanin Monarchy Vol. 2.
This was about half of the mega talented racialized cast. Already looking forward to the next MM show. 🌹
#racialozedperformers #bipocburlesque #bipocbabes #jamsdiner

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I am ridiculously thrilled to make my first artist announcement for the upcoming United We Art Cabaret.
(tix at: https://tinyurl.com/4dynawbx)
This sensational, passionate performer blows my mind with her talent, dedication, artistry and incredible stage presence each and every time I have the gift of seeing her perform. I cannot WAIT to see her devour the stage on November 30th.
Introducing Flamenco dancer extraordinaire; Anastassiia Alexander!
See her bio below! 👇🏻⬇️
Anastassiia Alexander is a Russian-born, Mexican flamenco dancer trained in Madrid, Spain. A versatile dancer, Anastassiia has performed in productions varying from contemporary to traditional flamenco tablaos in Canada and Mexico, including: Calgary International Flamenco Festival (Calgary), Victoria Flamenco Festival (Victoria), Fluid Festival (Calgary), Ibérica Contemporánea (Queretaro), Encuentro Internacional Al Andalus en Mexico (Mexico city), and numerous traditional tablaos in Mexico city and flamenco performances in Calgary, Canada. In September of 2020, Anastassiia was an artist-in-residence at the Good Women Dance Collective (Edmonton). Recently, she was invited to present a solo show The Machinations of Memories Suppressed at the Vancouver International Flamenco Festival 2022. After moving back to Calgary in March 2023, Anastassiia has been actively engaged in performances with HYMMMelodies world music band and her own monthly shows at the Romero Distilling Co. Together with dancer Judith Romero, Anastassiia is a co-founder of Grado 108 Flamenco Fine Arts, a new flamenco studio in Calgary, that will open its doors next spring.

#riseupyyc #experiencedowntownyyc #downtownyyc

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Join us Nov. 17 @jams_diner in Inglewood for our second instalment of Melanin Monarchy! A drag and burlesque showcase featuring Black, Indigenous, and folks of colour. Featuring Alberta talent and our headliner Raven Goddess Scarlet Delirium!
@prairicherri @karlotta.handle @edamamiyyc @djanddayna__ @melveex @rositarebelleburlesque @scarletdisdain_mayita @tako_tuesdayy @ann_taundra @bea_lissima @veronicavalentinne
Headliner: Scarlet Delirium @scarlet_delirium
Poster Design: @tomboyselleck
https://www.showpass.com/melaninmonarchy/?fbclid=IwAR1c03dAwK0KKTHZKWdEBCqq17jRzo0hn0nQZt_a00h6ffMlvUfSUuq2KVw

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Join us on November 17th at Jam’s Diner in Inglewood for our second instalment of Melanin Monarchy! A drag and burlesque showcase featuring Black, Indigenous, and folks of colour.

Featuring Alberta talent and our headliner Raven Goddess Scarlet Delirium!

The Raven Goddess and official Panty Auntie of Burlesque! This Kwakwaka’wakaw Indigi-Babe Scarlet Delirium hails from the Land of the HeadHunters and has been enjoying the slow burn of Burlesque and Cabaret since 2010. She is a founding member of Virago Nation as well as Diasporic Dynasty - Vancouver’s first all BIPOC Burlesque and Drag Collective.

She has sauntered onto the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival Stage as well as the the Burlesque Hall of Fame as well as wide variety of Burlesque and Indigenous Festivals all around Canada and the United States! She was awarded the “Sew Talanted” and “Jaw Dropper” awards at the VIBF in 2022 for attention to detail and energy on stage. During the daylight hours she doubles as Costume Designer for herself and her Burlesque family.

November 17th 2023

Doors at 7pm, Show at 8pm.

Tickets: $15 in advance

Jam's Diner
1209 9 Avenue SE

Accessibility Notes:
Width of Doorways 32 inches
No stairs
Table Heights 30.5 inches
Booths 30in height
Restroom space: space to enter. Restroom with urinal has a higher toilet.
Restrooms will be non-gendered for the event.

If finances are a barrier to attend this show, please contact us to do PWYC (pay what you can).

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Oh Lethbridge, you were a wild time. Thank you for having us & we can’t wait to do it all again.
G-String is back in Calgary on October 13th!
🎟 L1nk in bi0

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Tonight’s the night Lethbridge!
Catch us at @the.slice.bar
Doors at 7, show at 8
🎟 L1nk in bi0

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🌟 Join us for a momentous celebration at the Brawn Family Foundation Rotary Park, Alberta's first park designed and dedicated to children & youth mental health recovery! 🏞️

📅 Mark your calendars for the Grand Opening on Saturday, September 23, from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. 🎉

🎙️ Listen to inspiring speakers like Mayor Jyoti Gondek, Ward 7 Councillor Terry Wong, and more at the formal program (1:00 - 1:30). Plus, enjoy captivating performances by MelVee X and Circles of Rhythm! 🥁🗣️🎶

📍Location: 1205 17a St NW, Calgary, AB

This is a FREE community event, open to all! ☀️ Enjoy fresh air & snacks, unleash your creativity by painting a rock, conquer the boulder wall, join the rhythm in the drumming circle, or simply unwind in a hammock. 🎨🧗‍♂️🥁🌅

✨ Don't miss out! Secure your FREE tickets now at: BrawnFamilyFoundationRotaryPark.eventbrite.ca

🕧 Parking is ltd so arrive on foot or transit if you can. 🚗

Let's come together to support youth mental health and create wonderful memories at this incredible park! 🌈

#BrawnFamilyPark #MentalHealthMatters #CommunityCelebration #ParksMatter #Calgary #CalgaryParks #yyc #yycparks #yycevents

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A week and a day later and I’m still glowing from my set at JubeFest. What an honour to be invited by our Poet Laureate, the sensei himself, @wakefield_brewster 🧡 Thank you to @jlovenotes and the @jubilee_ab for giving poetry space in such an awesome series. I’ll never forget it! Thanks to everyone who came out, it meant so much to me to have so many beautiful familiar faces in the crowd. To poetry! 🥂#poet #poetry #jubileeab #jubefest #performancepoetry #albertapoetry #canlit #canadianpoet #canadianpoetry #yycpoetry #poetryreading

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Our Pride Crush Wednesday is Mel Vee X. A multidisciplinary artist and professional based in Calgary.

Her primary means of expression are spoken word poetry, burlesque performance and photography - what she dubs ‘The MelVee Trifecta’.

We are astonished by her work and her contribution to the creative space in Calgary.

Who’s your Pride Crush Wednesday?

Tag them below 👇🏼

#pridecrushwednesday #queerbegood #creativequeer #blackprideyyc #calgarypride #prideandproud #melveex

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🌟🌟WHAT AN AMAZING OPENING NIGHT LASTNIGHT🌟🌟

Some actual photos are coming,but we couldn’t wait- thanks @ashley_emilda for this shot of our program.

What we are hearing from audience members who took in the show:

🪐This is truly something they haven’t seen before
🪐Thought provoking
🪐Inspiring
🪐Amazing and Exciting

🌟Tonight is your LAST CHANCE to see this and there are still some tickets available!! We will have some at the door but can’t guarantee your seat selection, so head to the link in our bio to grab yours if you haven’t already!

This IS NOT your typical burlesque experience…we’ve brought you something new… brought in one of a kind tech artists from accross the country to collaborate with. AND, despite the large scale production, we’ve kept tickets low cost and on a sliding scale. You won’t see another show like this, so don’t miss your chance.

Thanks all who attended last night!! We look forward to taking the stage one more time tonight!! See you there😉.

#cabaret #burlesque #yycarts #yycevents #yycburlesque #accessarts

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🌟NEXT IN OUR PERFORMER LINE-UP: BLAQ VELVET!!🌟

Blaq Velvet, Sweet Blaq Velvet if ya nasty, is a Black queer spoken word poet, burlesque performer, and visual artist based in Mohkinstsis (moe-kinst-sis) aka Calgary, AB.
Velvet has been a professional artist for over six years and has shared their work locally and nationally, on pages and stages of all kinds.
Smashing all your little notions about what Black women can do, you never know what side of Blaq Velvet you're gonna get.

🪐Catch them on stage at @decidedlyjazz June 23rd and 24th! Ticket links in bio! 🪐

Thanks @calgaryartsdev and @canada.council for the generous support!

#dance #yycdance #yycburlesque #burlesque #cabaret #sensescabaret #disabilityarts #accessarts #yycevents #yycarts

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📣GIVEAWAY TIME!!📣
**EDIT- Winner will be chosen Monday June 19th* 11:59 pm**

Win 2 free general admission tickets to the Senses Cabaret show night of your choice- either June 23 or 24. To enter:

1) Like this post
2) Tag a friend in the comments (each comment is one entry)

🌟Bonus entry: share this post in your stories and tag @senses_cabaret 🌟

1 winner will be drawn Monday, June 20th at 11:59pm, MST! Good luck!

*winner must be able to get themself to the show in Calgary- at @decidedlyjazz *

Thanks for the generous support from @calgaryartsdev and @canada.council

#dance #cabaret #sensescabaret #yycdance #yycburlesque #burlesque #accessibledance #accessarts #disabilitydance #disabilityarts

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