Welcome to Brown Skin Showgirls™
Presented by the Harlem in Havana Project, Brown Skin Showgirls™ is a living tribute to the legacy of Black and Brown burlesque. These live shows and performances fuse burlesque-inspired dance, music, archival photography, and storytelling to bring Leon Claxton’s Harlem in Havana legacy to life—connecting past and present through partnerships with today’s burlesque artists and communities. Come ready to be moved, mesmerized—and maybe a little undone. Follow the movement on Instagram: @brownskinshowgirls .
Events:
2026
May 9, 2026 – Harlem in Havana NYC!
2025
Oct 3 and Oct 5 – The Harlem in Havana project’s Brown Skin Showgirls will be featured at the Raleigh School of Burlesque! We’re bringing black burlesque history from the carnival stage to The GLCC Raleigh Regional Burlesque Skills Challenge! Tickets on sale now: www.raleighburlesque.com/upcoming-shows
June 5-8 Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekender – Las Vegas 2025
2024
February 17-18 Brown Skin Showgirls Weekender Atlanta.
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