Diverse Desires(Defiant Silk Festival)

Welcome to the third Diverse Desires!

Diverse Desires was created to showcase a diverse variety of talented performers to share their individual, unique perspective on their cultural heritage. For this show, we are celebrating the AAPI Heritage Month by featuring Pan-Asian performers supported by an all-BIPOC crew.

Come experience the variety of the Asian American cultural expression in Diverse Desires!

This show is part of Defiant Silk: A Pan-Asian Cabaret Festival at the Newport Theater.

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Sunday May 18th, 2025  Doors at 5:30pm, show at 6:00pm

The Newport Theater

956 West Newport Avenue Chicago, IL 60657

Featuring:

• Honey Bee Rose, the reigning 2024 Mx Exotic World.
• Bebe Demure, Once a member of Richmond Ballet, now a nationally traveling burlesque performer & producer.
• Sinful Delight, Vietnamese burlesque performer who oozes sensuality and erotic power.
• Mayhem, A circus, dance and pole artist from Pole Icons and Velvet & Chrome
• Caity, A contortionist and a teacher who loves noodling around Chicago.
• Joona Bae, the Gochujang of burlesque.
• Dahlia S Valentine, the embodiment of fiery passion and lustful desire.
• Juniper Faewild, the burlesque/pole femboy of your fantasies

Ages 21+. Limited capacity (max 65%).

$25 GA / $35 Front Row – Tickets available on Eventbrite!

Accessibility: Our theater is up a flight of 21 stairs (plus a step up off the street) with railings on both sides of the staircase. We do have a separate entrance with dual railings if you prefer a private entrance that is less trafficked. We can also plan seating to accommodate your preferences (i.e seating you near an exit with close access to a single stall, wheelchair-accessible gender-neutral restroom). The theater is air-conditioned.

We believe everyone should have access to the theater, so we’re happy to work with you to ensure the best experience. Email newporttheater@gmail.com so we can help you have the best night possible.