DECEMBER
DRAG DECADES: HOLIDAY FLIRT
Slip into something sparkly and climb aboard the Drag Queen Time Machine—now celebrating 10 fabulous years at The Clocktower Cabaret!
Your captain, Shirley Delta Blow, is jingling all the way through queer history, serving iconic pioneers, campy surprises, and a little holiday heat at every stop. Expect glitter, giggles, and just enough naughty to make Santa blush.
Time travel has never been so festive—or so flirty.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
A CHRISTMAS NIGHTMARE
Selena Bone 'Em Harder presents
A Burlesque & Aerial Retelling of
The Nightmare Before Christmas
“What’s this? What’s this?!”
Step into a twisted winter wonderland as Nightmare transforms into The Nightmare Before Christmas—where Halloween meets holiday magic in true Clocktower style!
Burlesque, aerial, and variety performances bring Halloweentown to life with Jack, Sally, Oogie, and Zero… plus a few frightfully festive surprises.
“There’s frost in every window, oh I can’t believe my eyes!” Whether you’re celebrating, misbehaving, or just feeling a little Oogie Boogie, this is “Our Town of Halloween”!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7
THE WASTED
WIZARD OF OZ
LIONS • TIGERS • BEERS
Acting Tipsy Theatre Co. welcomes you to The WASTED Wizard of Oz! Theatre on tap.
The day of each performance, one actor’s name is drawn at random. Their fate? Get absolutely shitfaced and play Dorothy.
The rest of the cast? Sober…(hopefully) and scripted. And desperately trying to keep the show from going completely off the Yellow Brick Road.
Will Dorothy find her way home? Will Toto make it to the Emerald City without spewing? There’s only one way to find out — and no two nights are ever the same.
Come join us for a night of magic and mischief!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11 and SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
DeeDee's Burlesque Book Club Presents:
A Christmas Carol Burlesque Revue
"Marley was dead: to begin with." But the Clocktower Clockettes are ready to bring an old Christmas classic back to life!
The well-known tale of Mr. Scrooge is told with a burlesque flair! See all your favorite characters from Charles Dickens's classic, A Christmas Carol, with a modern twist! This old holiday favorite is sure to entertain you in a new way with burlesque, aerial, circus, and more!
"And so, as (ADULT AGED -we checked-) Tiny Tim observed, God bless us, Every one!"
Fridays, December 12 & 19
Saturdays, December 13 & 20
Sundays, December 14 & 21
THE KING PENNY RADIO SHOW!
AN IMPROVISED 1940’S COMEDY SHOW & VARIETY HOUR
Step back in time with The King Penny Radio Show—a golden-era comedy, music, and improv spectacular brought to life by audience suggestions! Featuring old-timey mics, live sound effects, a world-class pianist, and surprise guests, it’s vintage variety at its finest—ring-a-ding fun for everyone!
THIRD THURSDAYS AT 7:30PM
NEXT SHOW: DECEMBER 18
TOPS OFF TO ‘25
BURLESQUE & VARIETY CABARET
COME GET YOUR TINSEL TANGLED!
Let's get naughty under the mistletoe! Tops Off to '25 captures the spirit of the season in glittering motion. Set against the glow of The Clocktower Cabaret’s intimate stage, this limited engagement features a sparkling cast of burlesque and variety performers ready to sleigh your holiday blues.
It’s snow joke! This show’s got enough heat to roast your chestnuts. Come get your tinsel tangled and toast to the season!
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 30
NEW YEAR’S EVE
New Year's Eve Burlesque Bash & Tribute to SIX
Denver’s Most Glamorous Countdown!
Forget the crowded bar scene. Join us for the first memories of the new year.
LISTEN UP! Let us tell you a story!
Six infamous wives. Six untold stories. Six crowns are about to tumble into a pile of rhinestones!
Only at The Clocktower Cabaret do the Tudor Queens reclaim their thrones through live singing, jaw-dropping burlesque, and aerial artistry.
This isn’t history as you know it. This is history undressed, unashamed, and unapologetically fabulous. With dazzling costumes, cheeky humor, and a grand finale that will rock you into the New Year like royalty, this show proves that the crown belongs to the Queens who dare to reveal it all.
As the clock strikes midnight (and 9 pm), raise a toast and enjoy the dazzling fireworks show lighting up 16th Street right outside our doors.
This is the perfect way to celebrate the end of one year and the start of another! Don't miss out - reserve your seat today!
12.31.2025 | 7PM AND 10PM | 21+
JANUARY
UNLEASHED
DENVER DANCE’S BOLD, SEXY, & POWERFUL AERIAL + BURLESQUE SHOW
Unleash your inhibitions and embrace your wild side! Denver Dance brings you UNLEASHED, a dynamic blend of bold aerial acrobatics and sexy burlesque—an unforgettable night of power, grace, and energy!
Watch as we soar on lyra, silks, and more, topped off with a taste of Clocktower's world-class burlesque.
SATURDAYS: JANUARY 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
MOTOWN LEGENDS & CLASSIC SOUL REVUE
Get ready to groove with Ron Ivory & the Motown Legends and Classic Soul Revue
Join Ron and his powerhouse band for a high-energy journey through the golden age of Motown—filled with soulful harmonies, electrifying rhythms, and pure nostalgia. A beloved Rocky Mountain entertainer, Ron brings his rich voice and captivating stage presence to a show you won’t forget!
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11
DORIAN DELONG ARTS & MUSIC EDUCATION FOUNDATION
9TH ANNUAL FUNDRAISER DRAG SHOW HOSTED BY SHIRLEY DELTA BLOW
All proceeds will go toward supporting the Dorian De Long Arts & Music Scholarship Foundation, a local nonprofit dedicated to helping students continue their education in the arts.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
DOTSERO
PRESENTED BY LIVE@JACK’S ON MLK SUNDAY
Colorado’s own DOTSERO brings high-energy contemporary jazz, funk, soul, and an unstoppable groove.
Founded in 1984 by brothers Stephen and David Watts and named after a small mountain town in the Rockies, DOTSERO has become a powerhouse of contemporary jazz, blending smooth grooves, funk, and an electrifying stage presence. Led by frontman and sax man Steve Watts, this Denver favorite has rocked festivals from Red Rocks to Catalina Island with original hits and vibrant live shows, backed by their signature sound and 16 albums of original music.
Once a hidden gem in Denver’s music scene, Jazz@Jack’s (later known as Live@Jack’s) was more than a venue; it was a heartbeat. From its cozy Platte Street beginnings to its iconic home atop the Denver Pavilions under Sandra Holman Watts, Jack’s was a place where music lovers gathered, friendships formed, and Colorado’s live music legacy took center stage. Its spirit lives on wherever Colorado musicians play.
Keep the legacy alive! Book your tickets today.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
ORALÉ MUNDO
BOOGALOO AND LATIN SOUL BAND
ÓRALE Mundo, delivers a captivating performance of boogaloo and latin soul, featuring the timeless music of Willie Bobo, Tito Puente, and beautifully rendered reimagined Santana classics that will keep you on your feet!
ÓRALE MUNDO was founded by Steve Glotzer and Scott Parker Mast, two founding members of Soul Sacrifice, A Tribute To Santana
ÓRALE MUNDO featuring
Kyle Perez: timbales, perc
Scott Parker: mast congas, perc
Steve Ignelzi: bass
Steve Glotzer: guitar
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
FEBRUARY
The 2026 National Snow Queen Pageant
PRESENTED BY National Snowqueen Pageantry
Welcome to the inaugural National SnowQueen Newcomer Pageant where nine Newcomer entertainers will compete in three categories and ONE of them will walk away the National Newcomer Queen!
This event will feature the 2025 National Court and local Denver legends!
Sunday, February 1st, 2026
OFF THE CLOCK
ULTIMATE LOVE SONGS COLLECTION
BURLESQUE AND VARIETY SHOW
Clock out of the workweek and fall headfirst into Off The Clock: Ultimate Love Songs Edition!
Your after-hours escape gets a little heart-thumpy as we bring the Time Life Love Songs Collection to life - one irresistible burlesque, aerial, and variety number at a time. It’s 90 minutes of slow burns, power ballads, and cheeky romance, all set to the classics you know by heart.
Hosted by one of The Clocktower’s flirtatious emcees, let us show you a whole new kind of love grind.
FIRST FRIDAYS
FEBRUARY 6 - ULTIMATE LOVE SONGS COLLECTION
MARCH 6 - PRETTY VICIOUS: TOO PRETTY TO BEHAVE
LE FREAK C’EST CHIC
DISCO BURLESQUE REVUE
Step into the glitter-soaked world of Le Freak, C’est Chic! DISCO Burlesque Revue. Inspired by the legendary decadence of Studio 54, this high-energy burlesque extravaganza celebrates the wild glamour, celebrity decadence, and outrageous fashion of the disco era.
Expect a night of mirror-ball magic, celebrity scandal, and untamed sensuality—all set to the pulsing soundtrack of the 70s,80s, and beyond. Dress to impress (or undress), grab a cocktail, and get ready to lose yourself under the lights.
FRIDAYS, FEBRUARY 7, 21, 28
GALENTINE’S!
Miss Zarah Misdemeanor presents a drag and variety show for the girlies, gays, and theys.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
CLOCKTOWER CONJURING
INDIGO MOON AND SOUL PENNY CIRCUS PRESENT AN IMMERSIVE SPEAKEASY & SEANCE EXPERIENCE
Step beyond the velvet curtain and into a liminal space, where time slips, spirits stir, and secrets echo through underground halls. Your evening begins an hour before curtain at the speakeasy, a clandestine world of atmospheric cocktails, handcrafted curiosities, roaming characters, and mysterious vendors. This hidden bazaar invites you to wander, barter, or even have your future predicted through a palm or tarot reading.
When the hour strikes, guests will take their seats, as a charismatic tour guide and his captivating assistant usher guests into the catacombs for an immersive ghost tour and séance experience. With haunting special effects, masterful illusions, and a narrative steeped in chilling tales of love, loss, and lingering spirits, visitors are drawn deeper into the tower’s long-buried mysteries. As the stories unfold and the theatrics escalate, the line between performance and reality begins to meld, leaving both guest and guide to wonder who is truly in control.
FRIDAYS: FEBRUARY 13 and APRIL 10
DRAG QUEEN BINGO FUNDRAISER
THE RMMSC MSYPN’s Drag Queen Bingo Fundraiser
Join the Rocky Mountain MS Center’s Multiple Sclerosis Young Professionals Network (MSYPN) for a rollicking night of hilarious Drag Queen Bingo. Dress up in sparkles, grab your boa, and get ready to have some fun while supporting a great cause!
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
BIGPOCKET BAND TRIBUTE TO ANGIE & D’ANGELO
LIVE @ JACK’S ENTERAINMENT PRESENTS
SOUL SUNDAY FEAT. JIMI ALEXANDER & TIFFANY LYNN
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
MARCH
JACOB LARSON BAND
PRESENTED BY LIVE @ JACK’S ENTERTAINMENT
You should be dancin', yeah!
The Jacob Larson Band is a 7-piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation, and an old-school approach to music.
Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
“This guy's voice is uncanny. It's larger than his body by about 6 feet. He can noodle and scoop like the best of the pop singers, but it's the meat and rich tone of his voice that you remember. It's like ... Disney prince quality.” — Duncan Taylor, Colorado Daily
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
BOOB TUBE: RERUN
PRESENTED BY THE RHINETTES
DANCE ENTERTAINMENT BURLESQUE
Join The Rhinettes, a local-based Burlesque Dance Troupe, in their Clocktower debut with a show inspired by TV Shows and made for TV movies.
Known as The Dancing Diamonds of Burlesque, you will not want to miss this dance-driven burlesque performance full of humor, story, and tease.
Hosted by Miss Monroe with special guest performance by local Drag King Morningstar Darkling.
FRIDAY, MARCH 20
APRIL
COMING SOON!
MAY
AN EVENING WITH PATRICK HINDS
LAUGHS, DRINKS, & DRAMA
Come for the show, stay for the party! Patrick Hinds (co-host of the podcasts True Crime Obsessed and Golden Girls Deep Dive Podcast) is bringing his one-of-a-kind storytelling event back across the country.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
UNBOUND:
COMEDY WITHOUT A SAFE WORD
PART STAND-UP, PART CONFESSION, PART REVOLUTION
Unbound is a one-woman comedy show that transforms the pains of life into high-voltage laughs. With wild characters, Taryn alchemizes pain into punchlines, taking audiences on a ride that’s relatable and cathartic.
Unbound is a one-woman show that refuses to play it safe. Expect to laugh hard, gasp a little, and maybe even see yourself in the humor.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
FLY, YOU FOOLS!
A LIVE PARODY OF LORD OF THE RINGS
Three actors and a foley artist band together (in fellowship) to bring you another LIVE shot-for-shot parody of the first chapter in the most epic fantasy trilogy of all time!
"... a perfect, sixty-minute, rock and roll comedy drum solo."
Recent Cutbacks takes parody seriously. They are creators of theatrical and digital comedy, including HOLD ON TO YOUR BUTTS, FLY YOU FOOLS, KEVIN!!!!, and NEXT DAY THRONES. They fuse humor, nostalgia, and lo-fi spectacle to create imaginative new content. Their projects invite audiences to see the world with a newfound exuberance and remind us why we fell in love with movies, theater, and pop culture in the first place.
Recent Cutbacks. Innovative play. Imaginative Storytelling. Original parody.
★★★★★ "Pure joy for lovers of The Lord of the Rings" - STAGEBUDDY
★★★★★ "A total riot. Brazen, joyful silliness" - VULTURE
★★★★★ "Perfect! A must see." - ONSTAGE
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
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