Our fifth annual celebration of love in all its forms returns to the Newport Theater on Saturday, February 21st! Featuring live music from gothic country artist Iris Marlowe and dance performances by Zahradka Tonic, Tender Blossom, Juniper Faewild, Vilma Noir, Schmoo, and bellydancing twins SerpentFuze! Love is Beautiful. Love is Heartbreaking. Love is Messy. Love is Complicated. Love is Real. Love is Love.
Show is at 9:30-11 with a brief intermission. General admission tickets are $25, with VIP tickets $40. VIP receives preferred seating and gift bag.
Performers
Iris Marlowe
Iris Marlowe is a gothic country musician straight from the sultry pits of hell. Her latest album Dead By Dawn is a collective of spaghetti western tunes inspired by 80s horror movies that will chill you to the bone. Iris creates country music for the eccentrics and folks that are looking for something a little different in the country music landscape.
Zahradka Tonic
Zahradka Tonic is an award-winning burlesque artist based in Chicago, Illinois. Her signature style of sensual movement blends classic burlesque sensibilities and contemporary stripclub slink into a timeless display of musicality, eroticism, athleticism and glamour. She was named Best Burlesque Performer at The 2025 Gaggys (Chicago’s annual drag and nightlife awards), and she holds a gold medal in floorwork from Pole Sport Organization. She regularly appears at Bordel, the Foundation Room at the House of Blues, and many other clubs and venues throughout Chicago and the Midwest.
Tender Blossom
The most Succulent Bud in the Bouquet! Tender Blossom is a theatrical dancer, chair performer, burlesque artist, and drag king. First born of the burlesque Haus of Twirl and member of Maison LaQueue, this dazzling dandy always wears their heart on their sleeve. And pants. And face. And anywhere that’s easily accessible. No matter which persona they dawn, they’re sure to make you forget your sensibilities and give in to your sensitivities.
Vilma Noir
Bringing macabre acts with a noir flair to stages from the east coast to the Midwest since 2017, Vilma Noir will dazzle you with their alluring moves and sultry sways. This little creature will tease you to oblivion till you’re begging for more. They have performed at the historic Folley Theater in Kansas City and the Weirdlesque Festival in 2025 and 2026.
Juniper Faewild
Juniper Faewild is an artist of many mediums such as oddities, costuming and performance. His style ranges from cheeky & chaotic to gothic & erotic. He’s inspired by the weird & wonderful and invites you into his world!
Schmoo
Schmoo (She/They/It) is a Chicago-based theater artist, a fire dancer, a brooding poet and a problem for the status quo. They’ve toured with dozens of amazing entertainment companies across the US performing theater, improv, comedy, puppetry, burlesque, singing with bands, kiting, clowning and surviving all kinds of wild, dangerous circus acts. Just as important as its work in the arts is its commitment to grassroots community activism. Schmoo’s love languages are touch, applause and, of course, tips!
SerpentFuze
SerpentFuze are Chicagoland’s twin dancers with decades of dance exploration including over 10 years as Fusion Evolution showcase producers. What was intended to be a retirement from the stage transformed into personal evolution and a renewed passion for story creation through movement.