ART OF STRIPTEASE (Theatre at Harrah’s New Orleans)    8pm
The Opening Night showcase presents an authentic New Orleans-style burlesque show featuring dancers, a singer, magic, and local and international burlesque stars, accompanied by a live traditional jazz band! Hosted by Vincent Drambuie. Vendors will be set up in the lobby. Legends of Burlesque will be selling autographed photos. Reserved Seating. No photography or video allowed during show. Must be 21+ to enter Harrah’s. Tickets $35/$40

MONDO BURLESQUE (Theatre at Harrah’s New Orleans)    8pm
A variety of burlesque entertainers perform acts that have driven audiences wild at clubs and theaters around the word. Sexy, funny, naughty, and très amusant! Mistress of Ceremonies: Cora Vette. Vendors will be set up in the lobby. Legends of Burlesque will be selling autographed photos. Reserved Seating. No photography or video allowed during show. Must be 21+ to enter Harrah’s.Tickets $35/$40

BAD GIRLS OF BURLESQUE (House of Blues – 225 Decatur St.) 11pm
Luscious and lascivious ladies of burlesque entertain you in this rowdy, standing-room-only show. It’s a celebration of the wicked, the wayward, and the wanton, hosted by Armitage Shanks. No photography or video allowed during show. Standing room only. 18+ show! Tickets $22.

THE QUEEN OF BURLESQUE (Theatre at Harrah’s New Orleans) 8pm
The Main Event brings the best classic striptease dancers together to compete for the title of “Queen of Burlesque.” Expect high over-the-sky glamour! Each solo performance is set to live traditional jazz music. A panel of celebrity judges selects the winner. This is truly a “Night of Stars” presenting the Aurora Borealis of striptease! Mistress of Ceremonies: Kitten on the Keys. Presented by Secrets In Lace. Vendors will be set up in the lobby. Legends of Burlesque will be selling autographed photos. Reserved Seating. No photography or video allowed during show. Must be 21+ to enter Harrah’s.Tickets $45/$50. This event sells out every year! Get tickets early!

QUEEN’S BALL (Republic New Orleans – 828 South Peters St.) 11pm (doors at 10pm)
The closing night celebration follows the crowning of the 2011 “Queen of Burlesque” at Harrah’s. The new Queen holds court as burlesque dancers from far and wide bump ‘n’ grind on stage. Mistress of Ceremonies: Nadine Dubois. 18+ show! Tickets $20.