Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Kiva Siani learned to love herself through burlesque performances and exotic dancing, even if some people see her art forms as titillating or scandalous.

The art of seduction can be a bit … cheeky. Just ask Audrey Deluxe, creator of the saucy striptease game show Burlesque Bingo, running monthly at the Mint Tavern. “You do have to be sexy, but also ...

Amid flashing red lights reflecting off the walls of the Louis Room this weekend, audiences were greeted with lacy lingerie, burlesque and pole dancing performances from dancers like “Miss Demeanor” ...

On the first Wednesday of every month, Redwood City bar The Hub comes to life with one of the Peninsula’s only burlesque shows, Silhouette. Drag queens strut the stage, burlesque dancers artfully ...

“In the beginning,” said the Petaluma performance artist Velvet Thorn, recalling burlesque’s early days before the striptease became central, “there was more comedy.” A veteran of the form, Thorn ...

Let’s hear it for the nerds, the fearless dreamers who prove that following your imagination and showing up with confidence are the sexiest things you can do. The allure, ingenuity, and inclusivity of ...