Black Hearts Burlesque Show Does It All, From Star Wars to Handmaid’s Tale

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The Regent Theater downtown opened its doors on Saturday, March 3, to one of the most unique shows on the road: the Black Hearts Burlesque Show. Put together by alternative ladies the Suicide Girls, the evening put a spin on the classic burlesque show by offering several themed dance routines sure to please everyone's inner fetish. Also on offer were comedy acts and, of course, audience participation.
All photography by Shane Lopes

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