The New York Burlesque Festival

Burlesque superstars from around the globe gather in NYC for five days of shows and parties. This annual festival celebrating the art of the striptease marks its 15th year with a packed lineup of local stars like World Famous BOB, Julie Atlas Muz and Dirty Martini along with international guest performers. There will three big shows in Brooklyn and Manhattan, a panel discussion and burlesque bazaar in the Meatpacking District, and a culminating event at the Highline Ballroom on Sunday night at which the Golden Pastie Awards will be handed out.