Venus in Velvet

Unlike a traditional theater performance, a floor show happens much closer to and on the same level as the audience, creating a more intimate and spontaneous experience. Venus in Velvet is built around that closeness, with live jazz continuing between performances so the evening feels less like a seated production and more like stepping into another era for the night.

Classic burlesque and vaudeville evolved as variety entertainment, mixing music, dance, characters, and audience interaction rather than presenting one continuous story. Cabaret brought that same energy into a more intimate nightlife setting, while live jazz helps make every performance feel unique from one show to the next. Venus in Velvet draws from all these traditions.

Thursday, August 20 | 8:00 PM–10:30 PM 

--where live jazz flows between classic burlesque and vaudeville-inspired performances. Rather than one continuous story, each act offers its own surprise, drawing you deeper into the glamour, spontaneity, and charm of another era.