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The Newport Theater

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Featuring circus performers, bellydancers, flow artists, & more who have performed around the world, dazzling and inspiring audiences from Germany to Morocco, Costa Rica to the Czech Republic. As featured on MSN, WGN-TV, Chicago Tribune, UK Channel 4 TV.

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Raks Inferno: Pride Cirque Burlesque
Fri, Jun 13, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: A Cirque Cabaret (Defiant Silk Festival)
Fri, May 9, 7:00 PM
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Raks Geek: A Sci-Fi + Fantasy Speakeasy (C2E2 Afterparty!)
Fri, Apr 11, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: A Cirque Cabaret
Fri, Mar 14, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: A Valentine Speakeasy
Fri, Feb 14, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: A Rebellion Cabaret
Fri, Jan 17, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: A Holiday Circus Cabaret
Fri, Dec 13, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque
Fri, Nov 8, 7:00 PM
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Raks Geek: Halloween Edition
Fri, Oct 11, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: An Intimate Circus Speakeasy
Fri, Sep 13, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno Fights Fascism
Fri, Aug 9, 7:00 PM
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Raks Geek: A Sci-Fi + Fantasy Speakeasy with Klingon Pop Warrior
Fri, Jul 12, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: Pride Edition
Fri, Jun 14, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: An Intimate Circus Speakeasy (AAPI Heritage Month Edition)
Fri, May 10, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: An Intimate Circus Speakeasy
Fri, Apr 12, 7:00 PM
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Newport Theater Camp: Fusion Bellydance Level 2
Wed, Apr 10, 8:00 PM
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Newport Theater Camp: Fusion Bellydance Level 1
Wed, Apr 10, 6:30 PM
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Raks Geek: A Sci-Fi + Fantasy Speakeasy
Fri, Mar 8, 7:00 PM
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Raks Inferno: A Valentine Speakeasy
Fri, Feb 9, 7:00 PM
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Newport Theater Camp: Fusion Bellydance Level 2
Wed, Jan 17, 8:00 PM
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The Newport Theater

Organizer of Raks Geek + Raks Inferno

The Newport Theater is a 100-seat independent theater located in the heart of the Wrigleyville neighborhood in Chicago, IL. The Newport Theater hosts artist-produced burlesque, drag, comedy, and variety events.

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Belly Dance

2 upcoming events

A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

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Black Excellence

4 upcoming events

Give your money and support to Black artists -- these shows are all led by Black producers.

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Burlesque

4 upcoming events

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

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Clown

3 upcoming events

A collection of physical theater and clown shows, classes and events at the Newport Theater

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Comedy

7 upcoming events

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00. Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

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Dance

11 upcoming events

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more! Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

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Defiant Silk Festival

1 upcoming event

May 9-18, 2025. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Newport Theater hosts its third annual festival of fringe arts from Chicago’s Asian American Pacific Islander community. Twice-nominated "Best Performing Arts Festival" by the Chicago Reader!

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Drag

2 upcoming events

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars! Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

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LGBTQIA+ Events

2 upcoming events

This collection of events are queer-affirming and a place to connect with other folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Newport Theater Camp classes

2 upcoming events

The Newport Theater Camp is a collection of classes/opportunities for those interested in learning new skills in fringe art forms like burlesque, physical comedy, Brazilian Zouk partner dancing, and more.

More collections from this organizer

Collection image for Belly Dance

Belly Dance

2 upcoming events

A collection of belly dance shows and classes at the Newport Theater.

Collection image for Black Excellence

Black Excellence

4 upcoming events

Give your money and support to Black artists -- these shows are all led by Black producers.

Collection image for Burlesque

Burlesque

4 upcoming events

A collection of Newport's burlesque shows and classes! Photo of Juju Valentine by Greg Inda.

Collection image for Clown

Clown

3 upcoming events

A collection of physical theater and clown shows, classes and events at the Newport Theater

Collection image for Comedy

Comedy

7 upcoming events

The Newport Theater offers a variety of sketch and stand-up comedy, including our weekly house show, Bye Bye Liver, Fridays at 7:00. Pictured (LtoR): Marissa Chastain, Dave Honigman, Fee Basanavicius, Prateek Srivastrava, Leo LaCamera. Photo by Greg Inda

Collection image for Dance

Dance

11 upcoming events

The Newport Theater has shows that feature belly dance, burlesque, Indian fusion dancing, and more! Photo of Shalaka Kulkarni by Peter Serocki

Collection image for Defiant Silk Festival

Defiant Silk Festival

1 upcoming event

May 9-18, 2025. In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, the Newport Theater hosts its third annual festival of fringe arts from Chicago’s Asian American Pacific Islander community. Twice-nominated "Best Performing Arts Festival" by the Chicago Reader!

Collection image for Drag

Drag

2 upcoming events

The Newport Theater hosts a variety of drag productions, featuring some of the most talented drag artists that Chicago has to offer. Bring your tipping dollars! Photograph of Willy LaQueue by Greg Inda.

Collection image for LGBTQIA+ Events

LGBTQIA+ Events

2 upcoming events

This collection of events are queer-affirming and a place to connect with other folks in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Collection image for Newport Theater Camp classes

Newport Theater Camp classes

2 upcoming events

The Newport Theater Camp is a collection of classes/opportunities for those interested in learning new skills in fringe art forms like burlesque, physical comedy, Brazilian Zouk partner dancing, and more.