Check out this weekend’s best LGBT arts and culture events!

This week features the popular Saloon employees’ drag show, as well as two editions of Bippy’s Burlesque!

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Bippy’s Burlesque-O-Rama at Bryant Lake Bowl [/sws_yellow_box]

If you think you’ve seen all that burlesque has to offer, you haven’t seen Bippy’s Burlesque-o-Rama. Bippy’s Burlesque-o-Rama embraces the concepts of fun and experimentation, leading to a sort of controlled chaos. Bippy’s Burlesque-o-Rama was created by performers who have worked in many shows across the Twin Cities, including Pouty Petals, Luna Rouge, and Barbara Gordon. Originally working together as cast members for the now defunct Abbie Rhode’s Psychedelic Spectacle, the producers wanted to keep the lighter, try-anything-at-least-once mentality provided by that show.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″]Details
Date: Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 pm, Doors open at 9:30 pm
Location: 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Admission: $10 in advance/$12 day of show, tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets
For more information, visit Bryant lake Bowl [/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]The Saloon’s Employee Drag Show [/sws_yellow_box]

This year’s theme is Moulin Zoo: Release Your Animal. Hosted by Camille Collins. Proceeds benefiting Open Arms.

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Date: Sunday, May 11, doors at 5:30pm, show at 6pm
Location: 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
For more information, visit the Saloon [/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″]Man Wanted Starring Doug Anderson [/sws_yellow_box]

Everyone wants to be wanted and this intimate cabaret show featuring Doug Anderson delivers! MAN WANTED weaves Doug’s personal reflections on dating against a tapestry of hilarious and thoughtful song. An insightful show for anyone who has ever embarked in the pursuit of finding ‘Mister Right’ or at least ‘Mister Right Now.’
Minneapolis and New York cabaret artist Doug Anderson brings his delightful production MAN WANTED to the St. James Studio in June (June 24th, to be exact) and before he goes, he wants to share his personal musings on the pursuit of ‘Mister Right’ with you.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Monday, May 12, 7:00 pm
Location: Camp Caberet in the Camp Bar, 490 N Robert St, St Paul, MN 55101
Admission: $12.00 via Brown Paper Tickets
For more information, visit Camp[/sws_blue_box]

[sws_yellow_box box_size=”100″] Bippy’s Burlesque-O-Rama: Monthly at Camp! [/sws_yellow_box]

Once a month, Bippy’s Burlesque performs a thrilling night of burlesque, cabaret, belly dancing, and more. With beauty, laughs, and acts that words can’t describe, Bippy’s carries on the tradition of dramatic fun.

[sws_blue_box box_size=”100″] Details
Date: Wednesday, May 14. Doors at 7:30, show at 8pm
Location: Cabaret Theater in Camp Bar, 490 N Robert St. Saint Paul, MN
Admission: $6.00 at the door
For more information, visit Camp [/sws_blue_box]