The Poetry Brothel Boston: Haunted Hearts
When:
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 7:30p -
Wednesday, Nov 01, 2023 12:00a
Tuesday, Oct 31, 2023 7:30p -
Wednesday, Nov 01, 2023 12:00a
Where:
Bow Market Upstairs
1 Bow Market Way
Somerville, MA 02143
Admission:
$40-75
Hosted by:
Categories:
Art, LGBTQ+, Music, Shows
Event website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-poetry-brothel-boston-haunted-hearts-tickets-672141010857
Bow Market Upstairs will be visited by the presence of Madame Betty BOOM and her bevy of poetry whores, tarot & palm readers, burlesque creatures, and other beauties who will welcome you into their mysterious fold at a one-of-a-kind immersive event for one night only on HALLOWEEN!
At The Poetry Brothel, a “madam” presents a rotating cast of poets, artists, and artisans who operate within self-constructed character, “erupting into verse in public and luring guests into back rooms for private readings,” as described in The New Yorker. Central to The Poetry Brothel experience is the creation of character, which for each artist serves as disguise and freeing device, enabling The Poetry Brothel to be a place of uninhibited creative expression in which artists and audience members alike can communicate more authentically.
Artists performing with the Brothel are women, men, folx, people of color, queer, straight, emerging, established, local, and international. Their alter-egos are faeries, sea creatures, witches, aliens, virgins, whores, and everything in between. Some of the artists within The Poetry Brothel universe perform sex work in their off-hours. The Poetry Brothel uses its platform to support sex workers and to educate audiences about the sex industry. A portion of proceeds from the evening will go to MASWAN (Massachusetts Sex-Worker Ally Network).
DETAILS
Venue: Bow Market Upstairs, Somerville MA
Doors open at 7: 30 PM, show begins promptly at 8 PM.
This event is 21+
Costume contest! First, second, and third prizes go to those with the most ghostly, haunting lewks.
In addition to its poets, The Poetry Brothel presents artists and activists working in a variety of mediums both on stage and through its ever-changing array of intimate, interactive, and creative services.
On Consent: Behave with beauty, connect with intention. We are, by and large, a no-contact event -- here to blow your mind and nothing else! Always ask before touching anyone in our House, and report any discomfort to security or staff or the Madam Herself without delay.
Themed costumes and/or vintage formal wear are encouraged but not required. Our show includes flashing lights, reasonably amplified music, and a startling glimpse of your true self.
Masking is encouraged but not required. We request that all audience members be vaccinated against COVID-19. By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you have been vaccinated. On the day of the show, if you feel unwell or have been exposed to COVID, please do not attend.
Questions? Reach out to Madam Betty BOOM at [email protected].
