Upcoming events and workshops
The Business of Show Business: April Burletiquette
THE BUSINESS OF SHOW BUSINESS
The Business of Show Business is a monthly class series produced by Pearl Buttons in collaboration with The Bimbo Factory, designed to empower burlesque performers with the knowledge they need to thrive—onstage and off. From backstage etiquette to budgeting, costume care, and marketing, each session offers real-world advice from experienced performers and producers.
Whether you're brand new or deep in the glitter trenches, this series will help you level up your craft with confidence and community.
Join us for April’s session “Burlettiquette” – a candid conversation about the do’s, don’ts, and don’t-even-think-abouts of navigating burlesque and nightlife professionally.
Moderated by Belle Gunz and featuring a powerhouse panel of performers—Stabitha Christie!, Zon Legacy Phoenix, Jane Doe, and Pearl Buttons —this class will cover:
✨ Venue & backstage etiquette
✨ Approaching producers (and red flags to watch out for)
✨ Rate-setting & communication tips
✨ Respecting your cast, crew, and community
✨ How to avoid drama and get asked back
Whether you’re brand new or just need a refresher, this session will leave you laughing, learning, and leveled up.
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Flamenco For Beginners
Join our flamenco classes on Mondays, 7pm to 8pm at The Bimbo Factory, in Pawtucket, RI.
The class will be hosted by Mariana Paes, founder of Flamenco RI. Upon registering and sending your donation through Venmo or Zelle, you will receive the link for the class. All ages welcomed, no flamenco shoes or dance experience required.
For payment: @MarianaPaesMartins on Venmo or 6178708135 on Zelle.
💃🏻Flamenco for Beginners
🗓️ Mondays, 7pm to 8pm
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Our workshop is open to all ages and abilities. And no prior dance experience is needed.
Olé, mi gente. Let’s do this 💪🏽
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Flamenco For Beginners
Join our flamenco classes on Mondays, 7pm to 8pm at The Bimbo Factory, in Pawtucket, RI.
The class will be hosted by Mariana Paes, founder of Flamenco RI. Upon registering and sending your donation through Venmo or Zelle, you will receive the link for the class. All ages welcomed, no flamenco shoes or dance experience required.
For payment: @MarianaPaesMartins on Venmo or 6178708135 on Zelle.
💃🏻Flamenco for Beginners
🗓️ Mondays, 7pm to 8pm
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Our workshop is open to all ages and abilities. And no prior dance experience is needed.
Olé, mi gente. Let’s do this 💪🏽
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Serving Face with Jane Doe
Your rhinestones are sparkling, your reveal is flawless—but what’s your face doing?
Join Jane Doe for “Serving Face,” a burlesque class dedicated to the art of expression. Learn how to command the stage with your eyes, sell a story with your face, and make your audience fall in love with nothing but a glance.
This workshop covers:
✨ Expressive face acting techniques for burlesque
✨ Developing strong stage presence and emotional range
✨ Matching your face to your music, movement, and character
✨ Exercises to loosen up your face and unlock your inner star
Whether you’re a smoldering siren or a campy clown, this class will help you bring drama, humor, and charisma to every moment of your act. Come ready to feel your fantasy—and serve it to the back row.
$20 • reserve your spot below!
Flamenco For Beginners
Join our flamenco classes on Mondays, 7pm to 8pm at The Bimbo Factory, in Pawtucket, RI.
The class will be hosted by Mariana Paes, founder of Flamenco RI. Upon registering and sending your donation through Venmo or Zelle, you will receive the link for the class. All ages welcomed, no flamenco shoes or dance experience required.
For payment: @MarianaPaesMartins on Venmo or 6178708135 on Zelle.
💃🏻Flamenco for Beginners
🗓️ Mondays, 7pm to 8pm
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Our workshop is open to all ages and abilities. And no prior dance experience is needed.
Olé, mi gente. Let’s do this 💪🏽
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Flamenco For Beginners
Join our flamenco classes on Mondays, 7pm to 8pm at The Bimbo Factory, in Pawtucket, RI.
The class will be hosted by Mariana Paes, founder of Flamenco RI. Upon registering and sending your donation through Venmo or Zelle, you will receive the link for the class. All ages welcomed, no flamenco shoes or dance experience required.
For payment: @MarianaPaesMartins on Venmo or 6178708135 on Zelle.
💃🏻Flamenco for Beginners
🗓️ Mondays, 7pm to 8pm
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Our workshop is open to all ages and abilities. And no prior dance experience is needed.
Olé, mi gente. Let’s do this 💪🏽
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
The New Moon Kickback with Saturnian Mystic
Join Saturnian Mystic and The Bimbo Factory for an extra Venusian new moon gathering!
There will be mingling, b00ty shaking, a pole show, a collective astrology reading, individual birth chart readings (by Saturn, on a sliding scale), an herbal tea ceremony, refreshments, and lots of love in the air. Tickets are available on a sliding scale!
All are welcome, however—this intentional space is owned by queer women and this event is being facilitated by non-binary people of color. Homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia, whorephobia, racism, misogyny, ableism, and zionism WILL NOT be tolerated in this space.
Grab your friends and come on over for a mystical kiki! Bring dolla bills for the dancers!!!
Conscious Costumes with Odette Goode
You don't have to bust your budget for a new costume! Learn how to utilize materials you already have or transform a cheap thrift find into something stage worthy. If you are budget or environmentally concious, come learn creative ways to reuse what you have to create dazzling costumes!
Odette Goode grew up thift flipping most of her clothes, and now strips thrift finds into pieces to decorate her burlesque costumes. We will be talking tips and tricks, what to look for at the thrift store, ways to use cheap stuff to embellish costumes, and making something sparkly and new ️
Bring materials you might think work and costumes or clothes you want to work on, or a plain bra to decorate if you don't have another piece you're working on. Some supplies and materials will be included. No sewing experience required!
Tickets are $10. Reserve below!
Boa Basics with Lopez La Lopez
Unleash your inner dive in Boa Basics with Lopez La Lopez at The Bimbo Factory, a playful and sultry burlesque class designed for beginners! This workshop will teach you the fundamentals of working with a boa—flirty drapes, dramatic reveals, and mesmerizing movements that exude confidence and charm.
Bring your own boa or borrow one at the class.
Wear something comfy! Bring water.
Class is $15. Register Below!
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Sexy Sip & Sketch
SOLD OUT
Welcome to Sexy Sip & Sketch Night at The Bimbo Factory!
Arrive at 7pm with your favorite sketchpad and art supplies, and enjoy an hour of live modeling and storytelling with your darling Bimbos.
At 8pm, we're kicking off our paint party, where the Bimbos get to decide which unconventional canvases you get to paint ;)
At the end of the night, you'll get to take home an original painting created collaboratively by you and your bimbo muse/s. A little sumthin' to remember us by!
Open bar* and snacks included in ticket price.
BYO sketch supplies; limited in-house supplies available for use. Paint, brushes and canvases will be provided by Bimbos for the Paint Party portion of the evening.
*Please imbibe responsibly. Intoxicated behavior will not be tolerated. Any patrons asked to leave will not be refunded.
What Makes This Party "Sexy"?
Well for starters, it's 21+. That's hot.
Additionally, like traditional art modeling, partial to full nudity can be anticipated. What's not like traditional art modeling is that you will have a front row seat to our Bimbo muses while they share charming and hilarious stories, and will later guide you through a paint activity where you can let that wild BIMBspiration expand your creativity.
What This Party Is NOT:
This is NOT a sex party. No touching of the models is permitted without full, clear consent, and only in the context of guided art activities.
Photos and videos of any kind are strictly prohibited. We understand that memory fades and this is something you'll want to keep with you forever. That's why you have the option to sketch us, paint us, and take home a canvas of your beautiful artwork at the end of the night.
TICKET TIERS
Choose your own adventure! We have an option for the sketch portion only (sketch live models) and options for the full event aka sexy paint party after ;)
Space is limited and preregistration is required.
See you soon!!
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Performance Lab with Belle Gunz
Performance Lab with Belle Gunz at The Bimbo Factory.
Workshopping bootcamp for burlesque & draglesque performers ready to take their craft to the next level. Email thirdhouseevents@gmail.com to reserve your spot today! Pay is sliding scale $15-$35.
Low Impact Flamenco
Low Impact Flamenco with Flamenco Rhode Island every Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm.
💃🏻 Low Impact Flamenco (light footwork)
🗓️ Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:30pm
📍 The Bimbo Factory unti #2130
📌 Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI, USA, RI
And to get ready for our first class, some tips:
🌹If you don’t have flamenco shoes yet, no worries. You can wear character or folklorico shoes or flat soled sneakers. Avoid ballroom dance shoes as they are too soft for the flamenco footwork
🌹Wear comfy clothes that allow you to move well. Skirts will be available for you to borrow if you want/ need.
🌹Bring a water bottle. Hydration is essential for a healthy dance practice.
🌹The first choreo you will learn will be to the sound of “Al Titi”, by Esperanza Fernandez. It is a Flamenco rhythm (palo) called Tangos, and you will also learn the history of Tangos and its connection with Latin American music.
Learn more about Flamenco Rhode Island here: https://flamencorhodeisland.com/
Fan Dance 102 with Lopez La Lopez
March 23 at 3:30pm Intermediate Burlesque Fan Dancing
Fan Dance 101
Beginner Burlesque Fan Dancing with Lopez La Lopez
Step into the world of glamour with this one-time introductory burlesque fan dancing workshop! Join Lopez La Lopez for an afternoon of feathered flair and seductive moves as we explore the artistry behind this timeless performance style. Learn the history behind fan dancing, how to hold feather fans, different beginner techniques, and fun choreography.
Fans will be provided – feel free to bring your own pair if you have!
*This class is for those who are curious about fan dancing and want to learn the basics.
Burlesque Fan 101 Class Breakdown:
1PM-1:30PM:
Class Starts w/ Quick History of Fan Dance Lecture
Different types of fans, care, etc
1:30PM-2:30PM:
Warm Up Stretches
How to hold fans
Simple poses and tricks
2:30-3PM
Open studio time (play around and get feedback)
Bring water, bring comfy clothes, and have fun! Space is super limited.
SOLD OUT
Performance Lab with Belle Gunz
SOLD OUT • Sunday, March 16 11am-2pm. Workshopping bootcamp for burlesque & draglesque performers ready to take their craft to the next level with Belle Gunz at The Bimbo Factory. $15-$35 sliding scale. Reserve your private 45 min session for up to 3 performers via email: thirdhouseevents@gmail.com
Sip & Sketch Night
Welcome to Sexy Sip & Sketch Night!
Location: Secret Venue in Providence, RI. Address provided upon preregistration.
Arrive at 7pm with your favorite sketchpad and art supplies, and enjoy an hour of live modeling and storytelling with your darling Bimbos.
At 8pm, we're kicking off our paint party, where the Bimbos get to decide which unconventional canvases you get to paint ;)
At the end of the night, you'll get to take home an original painting created collaboratively by you and your bimbo muse/s. A little sumthin' to remember us by!
Open bar* and snacks included in ticket price.
BYO sketch supplies; limited in-house supplies available for use. Paint, brushes and canvases will be provided by Bimbos for the Paint Party portion of the evening.
*Please imbibe responsibly. Intoxicated behavior will not be tolerated. Any patrons asked to leave will not be refunded.
What Makes This Party "Sexy"?
Well for starters, it's 21+. That's hot.
Additionally, like traditional art modeling, partial to full nudity can be anticipated. What's not like traditional art modeling is that you will have a front row seat to our Bimbo muses while they share charming and hilarious stories, and will later guide you through a paint activity where you can let that wild BIMBspiration expand your creativity.
We'll provide curated playlists to get to know each model better, and you'll have the opportunity to learn new art skills via drawing and painting tutorials led by the bimbos themselves (despite the fact that only 1 out of 4 of us are actually qualified to do so. So strap in.)
What This Party Is NOT:
This is NOT a sex party. No touching of the models is permitted without full, clear consent, and only in the context of guided art activities.
Photos and videos of any kind are strictly prohibited. We understand that memory fades and this is something you'll want to keep with you forever. That's why you have the option to sketch us, paint us, and take home a canvas of your beautiful artwork at the end of the night.
TICKET TIERS
Choose your own adventure! We have several options for both artists and voyers, ranging from a la carte to all-inclusive packages, including a limited special for couples (romantic OR platonic)!
You'll notice that there's incentive for participation, wink wink nudge nudge.
Space is limited and preregistration is required. Once you've purchased your tickets, you will receive a confirmation email that includes the address for our secret venue in Providence, RI. For any questions or concerns, please email info@thebimbofactory.com .
See you soon!!