Performance/Burlesque
BURLESQUE UNDERGROUND
Presented by: Metro Cabaret Club & Dupont Underground
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, international burlesque star and producer extraordinaire Aquarius Moon brings together a glamorous lineup of Latin showgirls for one night only!
Join us for a night of high-energy performances, interactive audience games, and two gallery exhibits on display in the space: Veiled Ladies (Paintings by Dee Levinson, Curated by Gaby Mizes) and The Skin of Discomfort (Gallery Exhibition by Paola Podestá).
Featuring all-star performances by:
Aquarius Moon: International burlesque queen and producer of DC’s Metro Cabaret Club. She is the reigning Sin City Queen of Burlesque, and founder of the Every(body) Wants to be a Showgirl exhibition currently on tour across the United States.
Miss Frankie Eleanor: Known as NYC's "Nuyorican Bombshell," Miss Frankie Eleanor is a magnetic stage presence and decade-strong staple of the New York burlesque scene. She is Miss Coney Island 2022, founder of Butter Pecan Productions, and host of the iconic Nurse Bettie NYC.
Gia Vaughna: "The Sweet Mexican Pearl" is a Houston-born, New Orleans-based performer, singer, and producer. She's the creative force behind Ficheras: Live Latin Band & Burlesque and performs with Trixie Minx Productions and Lola Van Ella's Van Ella Bordella.
Artina Darkly: Known as "The Dazzling Darkness" and "The Tassel-manian Devil," Artina Darkly is a Brooklyn-based, award-winning burlesque performer and nightlife producer raised in a Latin family. A two-time NY Burlesque Festival Golden Pastie Award winner, she blends theatrical flair with a bold, magnetic stage presence.
As the creative home of Aquarius Moon, Metro Cabaret Club produces live shows across DC—including Burlesque Underground, Cheeky Martini, and Dance Place After Dark. Their mission is to create, inspire, and reflect the showgirl tradition through live performance, archival exhibits, online journalism, and artist development.
Show & Ticket Details
Dates: Friday, September 25, 2026
Showtime / Hours: 9:00 PM
Doors Open: 8:00 PM (Bar open at 8:00 PM)
Age Restriction: 18+ (21+ to drink)
Cost: Tickets starting at $20.00
All Sales Final
Plan Your Visit: For directions, accessibility, parking, and venue policies, please visit dupontunderground.org/plan-your-visit.
