Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl - Juneteenth Jubilee Edition

A living tribute to Black burlesque artistry in the Twin Cities — past, present, and becoming.

Every(body) Wants to Be a Showgirl is a Black-led, community-informed, and ethically curated traveling exhibition celebrating the artistry, cultural power, and living legacy of Black burlesque performers across North America and beyond.

This June, the exhibition arrives in Minneapolis for its Juneteenth Jubilee Edition — honoring the Twin Cities performance community and the rich legacy of Black burlesque performers who have helped build and sustain this art form. Through costumes, archival materials, immersive installations, live performances, and community programming, EWTBAS centers living artists while honoring the lineage that came before them.

Admission to the exhibition is free with a $5 suggested donation.

WEEKENDER AGENDA

EXHIBITION GALLERY OPENING
Thursday, June 19, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Rose Academy of Burlesque | Minneapolis, MN
Free / $5 suggested donation

JUNETEENTH JUBILEE WORKSHOPS

June 19–20, 2026

Rose Academy of Burlesque | Minneapolis, MN

Tickets/

ARTIST TALK BACK

Sunday, June 21, 2026 | 9:00 PM

Volstead’s Emporium | Minneapolis, MN

Private event for ticket holders

Tickets: only.https://www.exploretock.com/voldsteadsemporium/event/607645

Production & Venue Partners

Metro Cabaret Club, Design & Archival Partner

Infringement Productions, Production Partner

The Rose Academy of Burlesque, Venue Sponsor

Volsteads, Venue Sponsor

Sovereigntease Productions, Production Sponsor

Lush Lounge & Theatre - Venue Partner