Sure, you've heard of wine pairings. But what about books and burlesque pairings?
During this holiday-themed show at Caveat on Saturday, December 13, award-winning authors will read excerpts from their new books. Then, a burlesque or drag performer will present a spectacular new act they created that was inspired by the book pairing.
This literary evening of "lore and allure" boasts an excellent lineup featuring: Eshani Surya's debut novel Ravishing paired with a performance by Queensinera; debut novel The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery by Clarence A. Haynes as interpreted by Professor M.; a perfomance by Trinity Starlight coupled with Lauren Morrow's debut novel Little Movements; a reading of Elissa Altman's nonfiction book Permission: The New Memoirist and the Courage to Create paired with Fancy Feast; and Calamity Chang's take on Peter J. Kim's Instant Ramen Kitchen cookbook. The show's produced and hosted by Fortune Cookie.
Local bookstore Book Club Bar (197 East 3rd Street) will sell signed copies of all the books featured at the show.
Time Out tip: Tickets go fast for this show, but if it sells out, there will be a waitlist at the door. There's also a livestream option.