19 November 2024 - Heartbreaker Productions - Slutty Sunday
Slutty Sundays is a monthly burlesque, drag, and go-go show produced and hosted by Heartbreaker Productions. The event is hosted by Liam Borghini and Ann Arky on the third Sunday of each month at Pink Metal bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The evening consists of exclusive performances by a rotating cast or burlesquers,
a prize raffle, best dressed contest, and a round of Slutty Two Truths and a Lie.
Liam Borghini, who is one half of Heartbreaker Productions and the host of Slutty Sundays, performing go-go.
8 August 2024 - New Fear City - Let’s Fucking Die
New Fear City hosts several deathmatch wrestling shows a year in various locations of Brooklyn, New York. Deathmatch wresting includes the use of weapons such as tables, ladders, barbed wire, and pretty much anything else that can be used as a weapon.
The shows often feature several live bands and go-go dance sets in between matches.
Enthusiastic fans enjoying wrestling matches and live band performances.
Dominick Denaro wielding a staple gun and Boar’s Head meat as his weapons of choice.
27 July 2024 - Constant Wrestling - Pilot
Constant Wrestling held it's premier show, titled ‘Pilot’ at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Sayreville, New Jersey. Locals and visitors alike
gathered in the school’s gymnasium to cheer on their favorite wrestlers.
Professional wrestler Juni Underwood receiving support from a few young fans.
4 July 2024 - New Fear City - Great American Trash
New Fear City, known for hardcore deathmatch wrestling shows, throws a huge show every year on the Fourth of July. There are drinks, bands, flash tattoos, and a whole lot of blood. Pictured: Dominick Denaro and Colby Corino
Fans and performers using fashion and homemade clothing pieces to express political views.
Professional wrestler Casanova Valentine choosing go-go girl Queen Sinera against opponent Jessie V.
Dominick Denaro receiving two cinder blocks to the back, delivered by Colby Corino. There are very few boundaries when it comes to what is used as a weapon in deathmatch wrestling.
21 June 2024 - Queer Punk Outlaws - GRRRLS GONE WILD
GRRRLS GONE WILD is an all-women wrestling show hosted by Queer Punk Outlaws. The space is known for being a safe and inclusive space for all and all of the wrestlers on this card identify as a woman, be it trans or cis. Between matches, “boylesque” performers turned the ring into a stage, and the night ended with two all-women bands performing. Pictured: Dollie Darko (center) and Zenith (left)
Dollie Darko putting Charles Stunning in a hold in the ropes.
Boylesque performers Coyote Caliente (left), Vic Sin (center), and Liam Borghini (right).
19 June 2024 - Snake Bite - Juneteenth Show
Snake Bite is a monthly burlesque show hosted by burlesque performer Qualms Galore at Medusa Bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. This show featured an all-Black cast of performers in honor of the Juneteenth, the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Pictured: Qualms Galore during her opening act
Miscellaneous DomTop (left) during their set and Sapphic Fire (right) cheerfully waiting to be announced for their set.
Performer Mia Preisser.
Voodoo Onyx at the beginning and middle of their set. A common feature of burlesque is the inclusion of the audience, which often adds a fun element to the event. With consent from both parties, audience members may participate in the performance.
