Community Events

Community Events

Cabaret Costume Swap:

Halloween Edition

Sunday, September 14th 1-4pm

Philadelphia Burlesque Academy

2101 E. Huntingdon, Unit 1, 19125

Burlesque Costume Swap

Our beloved Costume Swap is back and we are expanding the shopping options, this time with a focus on Halloween-ready looks, themed costume pieces, and performance gear for this season of shows and looks!

Donations NOT required to attend/shop. All items are FREE for everyone!

We want it all, but we are especially looking for:

  • Masc-presenting costume pieces – vests, jackets, harnesses, tailored pants, statement drag elements

  • Plus-size performance wear – sizes 1X and up for all genders

  • Themed/Halloween looks – think fantasy, villain, gothic, horror, whimsical, surreal

  • Costume bases, layering pieces, and jewelery – corsets, gloves, hats, overlays, shoes

Help us make the swap more inclusive and exciting by contributing pieces that reflect the full range of performer identities and bodies in our scene!

We’ll also have some lite refreshments and chill space in the downstairs studio!

How to donate:

Drop off items (in bags, bins, or boxes) any time you are at the studio!

Drop off at one our drop-off partner events:

Aug. 20th - XXL: An All Plus Size Variety Show at Dahlak Paradise - Doors 9pm, show 9:30.

Aug. 23rd - Tassel Time Warp at Velvet Whip - Doors 8pm, show 9.

Any time you take class with Kiki LeBoudoir at The Curvy Experience.

More to come!


What’s next?

November - PBA Scorpio Birthday Party - Taste the Tease classes

December - Maker’s Market

Dates and details coming soon!