My girlfriend and I enjoyed the show very much. Was no Las Vegas level professional show, but was not expecting that. The bar is nice, the drinks great and the deal available on Yelp made it a real bargain. UPDATE: I just re-read my review and thought it was a little lack-luster. We enjoyed the performances and the hosts very very much! Very nice people and very inspiring! I'm so glad we went.. it was a highlight of our trip to SF! Keep up the good work! read more

Hired Dottie and Kenshe for a 50th birthday party on a boat! They were so responsive and accommodating for my last minute HUGE ask, especially on one of San Francisco's busiest weekends for burlesque performers. It was an unusual ask for them to come join us on a boat for three hours, but they happily did it and definitely made the night memorable!!!! As the person managing the boat in many other instances, they made my job easy and overcame the situation when the boat's music speakers were not the best Lol. I would hire them over and over again ---they were brilliant and so talented!!!! read more

I went last Friday at El Rio and did not know what to expect. Most of the people that went out of my friends were male, of course, and had a great time. It's only a 30 minute show but they had beautiful ladies on stage, crude and rude acts, and a lovely host. Only $5 to get in and $3 well drinks until 8 (I think). Their drinks will get you good and buzzed although I had to stop early being the designated driver and all. Good times to be had with plenty of laughs. read more

Shake your bon bon, shake you bon booonnnnn. Seriously, this place is a celebration of the woman's body. I was so happy to see girls of all sizes, dancing with confidence on stage and ending up in their tassle pasties. Super hot. Very good deal for an hour of entertainment. It is $5-10 to get a seat. Dotti is your host. She is pretty funny and knows how to handle the crowd. You go girl! Lastly, this show does involves balloon popping. My friend for some reason has a fear of this. If you don't like that aspect, word of warning. read more

If this show wasn't SO AWESOME, I'd knock off a damn star due to the fact that they moved outta NYC to San Fran :( That said, I'm giving it five stars because it is THAT good. Dottie Lux is one of my favorite burlesque performers, funny, beautiful and so talented--and the show always had the best burlesque stars as guests. Seriously "as good as it gets!" read more

Dottie is amazing!! So professional and on point. I would work with her anytime. Truly gifted and magical. This is San Francisco!!

Hired Red Hot Burlesque got a 3 part show for an industry thank you party. I gave Dottie the basic premise of what I wanted and her team completely surpassed my expectations. As attendees left out event I asked what their favorite part of the night was, literally every person said the 3 acts! Dottie was the MC of the night & had the guests laughing/crying, stunned & amazed. She then had a singer singing janes bond songs (casino party), hip hop dancers who were HILARIOUS, sexy ladies, sword swallower, chair dancers, there was SO MUCH going on and it couldn't have been better. I will 100% be booking again with them! Loved every part of their acts! read more

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I'm not sure how else to express my love for Red Hots. I have so much fun here every single time. The shows are eclectic, sexy, funny, and just so damn entertaining. Also, the intimate crowd is engaged, and you just feel comfortable here. 90ish minute burlesque show: - Host intro - 5-7 acts that are burlesque or circus acts The acts vary with each show. One time, there was an amazing transgender ballet dancer. Another time, it was a plus size woman who worked her curves like no other. And recently, it was a lady with middle-finger-up pasties, which were revealed after breaking out of a straitjacket with no hands. All of the performances are engaging and mesmerizing. - "Raffle" where the raffle winner gets to pick which organization gets the proceeds of the raffle. Usually you pick The Stud, since it really needs the money. - Conclusion Shows every Friday at the Stud at 8pm. Doors open at 7pm. $10 for standing admission. Tip: this Yelp listing has a deal for $10 for $20, so you can check out a show for $5pp. read more

The Red Hots Burlesque team was performing at an event my company was working. They were very friendly and interactive. I highly recommend them at any event and look forward to working with them. read more

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Is there a better way to spend an evening with an guy old friend who you haven't seen in, oh, ten years, than in bed with alcohol, chocolate strawberries, and near naked men and women prancing about? No. No there isn't. We went to the Wednesday evening Supperclub show, stood in line for a bit, hung out in the bar area and were finally ushered into the main space. The venue was gorgeous! White, airy, and shiny, and it was such a giggle to crawl up onto the beds and settle into the fluffy pillows. A far cry from the dingy, makeshift stages where burlesque is often performed in Hawaii. I highly recommend the bed option. Unless you will be attending the event with someone you don't want to have any physical contact with. Like the fun friend who would be so great if he would just stop trying to ask you out. Don't get the bed option with him. Our waiter was absolutely fabulous. Attentive, charming, delightfully flamboyant. The drinks were well poured and the food was decent, with the exemption of the zucchini sticks. Don't order those. They are subpar. Go for the sweet potato fries instead. The performers were wonderful! Many well-trained dancers, humorous, dark, dramatic, and supremely sexy. They also featured all sorts of body types, a larger woman who could surely suffocate me with her plush breasts, women who were so devoid of fat cells I nearly pushed my food away and started doing push-ups, and a man! A tan, sculpted man in a cat onesie that looked exactly like a guy from our University back home in Hawaii because it WAS him. Surprise surprise. Nothing like seeing another alumni pouring milk all over himself and his rippling abdominals. That's special. So yes, spend a night in bed with the Red Hots. I will definitely be back the next time I breeze through the city with enough friends for a veritable orgy. And chocolate strawberries for all! read more

Super fun show and a great cast of characters. What's great is they are not particularly pretty or hot, rather just normal women with normal bodies so the audience can connect to them. The show is fun and creative and always a good evening out! read more

Where can you see an homage of Marilyn Monroe crooning Obama, a Muppet addicted to shooting up cookie dough, and a clown stripping all in one evening? Red Hots! That's where! It's like something Terry Gilliam might think up after shooting 12 cc's of David Lynch's cerebrospinal fluid into his eyeball. This is kind of show which delights all of your senses and sensibilities. The creative output you get in an hour and a half at this show beats anything else the city has to offer. Make sure you don't miss the wacked out, amazing and raunchy videos that Val Killmore puts together to entertain those who show up early. (and definitely catch any show Ophelia Coeur de Noir performs in.... *rawwrr*... "her boobies are one of Earth's natural wonders" - another audience member). read more

A consummate professional and passionate about her show, Dottie Lux knows what performance is about. Campy, bawdy, disgusting, foul mouthed, and weird; Red Hots Burlesque really has it all. The tiny dingy spot Red Hots has at El Rio is perfect for a sweaty night of popping balloons between thighs, birthday spankings, and clown burlesque. You will not see "perfect bodies", or 100% polished acts. What you will see is a hell of a hot time with people who actually like each other and what they do. This isn't just burlesque, it's theater, comedy, and drag. It's got heart and grit. Your dollars will be supporting fat people, people of color, older dames, LGBTQ community, women, men, and all in the middle and outside. You will laugh. You will get splattered with shaving cream. You will see some T&A and maybe even some B&T (balls-n-thangs). There might be a giant asshole of a drunk bunny embarrassing you and weirdly turning you on. My god, that blue bunny. You will leave feeling like boning down in an alley, right after you grab a bomb ass burrito. Wait. Switch those. Do all of it. I mean it. Momma said so. read more

Someone else noted in their review that "Dottie Lux is the shit!" -- I can't think of a better way to start a review, either. As the hostess of RHB, developer of talent for the show (via the School of Shimmy!) and a talented performer herself, these shows wouldn't be half as entertaining as they are without her ability to instantly engage with an audience and make them laugh (or anything else she wants!). The shows themselves are really special. El Rio is a friendly, tiny bar, and the show time (around 8pm on Wednesdays and Fridays) is perfect for those of us who love to go out, but ALSO love getting home at a reasonable hour! The talented ladies of RHB never, EVER fail to impress.Burlesque performance really is a gutsy thing to do, given that its success absolutely depends on the strength of the connection between the performer and the audience. That's part of why its so beautiful, though -- because even though you're an audience member, you *know* you have a meaningful role to play, that your behavior/encouragement/reactions have a real impact. Its an intimate, open & creative experience shared with several dozen strangers -- very freeing for everyone involved, if you ask me. If you've got an hour to spare from 8-9pm on a Wednesday or Friday night coming up, I really suggest you come to a RHB show. Its only $5, and if the friends I've brought have been any indication, you will be HOOKED. read more

First of all I want to say that the deal 2 for $20 (reg $40) is not a deal at all. The regular price is $10 per person, but $5 would let you in as well. DO not expect a classic burlesque show, it is a weird drag show and all they do is grab their crutch. To be honest they don't have very good energy and don't make people comfortable at all. I appreciate any kind of performance so I give it 2 stars but to be honest you can have a better time to just have beers in the bar avoiding the show. read more

Dottie Lux is the shit! And I mean that in a non-gross/non-poopy kind of way. She is the host of the show, performer, and head mistress of the "School of Shimmy". SOS is the breeding ground for future RHB performers. And Dottie knows how to grow 'em! Not only does she have the chops to teach you how to be the real deal, she also brings in some impressive and inspiring guest teachers! Either she knows everyone who is anyone or she knows where all the burlesque bodies are buried! Or both. Come out to a show! RHB is the ONLY weekly burlesque show in SF. And it never disappoints. read more

How have I not reviewed Red Hots Burlesque before now!?!?! Let us, for a moment, examine the meaning of the WORD "burlesque": -------------------- burlesque/brlesk/ Noun: A parody or comically exaggerated imitation of something, esp. in a literary or dramatic work. Verb: Cause to appear absurd by parodying or copying in an exaggerated form -------------------- Just so we're all on the same page with that, k? I think some, and I'm not naming names, may be expecting a peep show. And BURLESQUE is not a peep show. If you'e looking for naked dancing girls...there's a bunch of places you can go to in North Beach. This isn't your venue. Got it? Great, let's move on.... Dottie Lux, the founder of Red Hots, is so full of endless talents, comedic flair and boundless abilities, just when you think you've seen it all out of her.....there's more. She is constantly bringing something new to the stage, or as it is fondly referred to as the "Pink Bubble". She keeps her audiences wiggling with joy in their seats and constantly has a revolving lineup of amazing talent, and I know, I've seen this show upteen times. Dottie is raw, real, crazy sexy, and unbelievably hilarious. Absurd and Amazing, as the backdrop proclaims.... And it's not just the gorgeous women performers of all wonderful shapes and sizes showcasing amazing pasties ;) ....you may experience anything from dudes swallowing swords, or Uni and Her Ukelele, to tall blue bunny's doing stand up. You never know what kind of awesomeness is going to be presented to you!! This show is a huge hit on the bachelorette circuit and I know reservations are highly encouraged. I'm usually not smart enough to do that and catch my glimpses from the standing room only area at the back (read: reserve!). Go. Take a date. Take a friend. Start your Friday off awesome. read more

Red Hots Burlesque is one of the best regular shows in San Francisco. And it is a show that fits the city like...well you come up with something. I go as a photographer and have photographed many of their shows, but I also go because it's a lot of fun. The performers are always excellent, and often funny. I don't go just because it's fun to watch. read more

What a fun place! Took the bestie to San Fran for her birthday and we decided to come to this burlesque show. I loved how small the place was, in the back of a chill bar. And the fact that they are very interactive with the audience! All of the performers were fun, especially the OLD lady!!! She was literally like 80 something!! :) Rocked it. We got a yelp coupon, which was awesome. AND I won the raffle and was able to donate all the money to Breast Cancer Research!!!! Woohoo! read more

Red Hots Burlesque is the best! Saw the show at El Rio on 3/6/09 and it was like nothing I had ever seen before. They perform at El Rio every Friday in the back room. Acts were def unique and the host Dottie was a crack up. I will def be making another trip to SF soon so I can watch the Red Hots Burlesque group perform read more

Whenever I'm having a terrible week or feeling like I'm hating all the craziness adulting has to offer, I go to a Red Hot Burlesque show on Friday and it makes me feel so much better! The Pink Bubble is an amazing place to recharge and be reminded of the awesomeness SF has to offer! Always a wonderful show! Never the same! I always leave incredibly satisfied and eager to return! I've also attended a night at the Supper Club and that was so. Much. Fun. I loved the idea of the beds and it made the whole show that much more entertaining and comfortable. Plus there was an amazing aerial act that made my jaw drop! I can't speak more highly of this show, the people that perform, and the overall experience of seeing such talent and acceptance. If you haven't seen a performance, GO! GO! GO! read more

We did the VIP deal, which was totally worth it to have pre arranged seating. This was genuinely fun and oh, so, weird at the same time. I would love to go again and introduce more friends to the show. Pros: great price, great entertainment, alcohol allowed in the show, pretty ladies! Cons: If you don't reserve seating, you won't get the best view. read more

Seriously WOOHOO! As good as it gets! Dottie puts on quite a magnificent show. You never know who will be on the upcoming bill and that is part of the magic. Three things that I love about this show: 1. ANYONE, seriously anyone, can be a performer. All cabaret is best with all types and this show does not disappoint! 2. Dottie does a charity raffle half way through the show. All proceeds go to the winner's choice of charity. How cool is she?! 3. The place is packed and it feels like you are supporting a true local revue. Do yourself a favor and get out to the show. El Rio, Fridays. Love Red Hots! read more

OMFG!!!! I have so many compliments I don't know where to start! First- Thank you Dottie Lux who took the time to read my previous review. In her own words, "for another chance to impress", we were offered free tix to a show of our choosing, as I gave a four star rather than five star review. Again, thank you for your conscientiousness as a business owner and your generous offer! Second- Thank you to the Administrative Goddess who facilitated the process. She had EXCELLENT follow-up which I value tremendously! Fasten your seat belt peeps, here we go: This show was at Supperclub. I did not realize this when I made the reservations. At first I was kicking myself, which quickly ended when we got there. The decor changes with the current dinner show. Weird Science was debuting the next evening. there were lots of technology, science, skull decorations. I liked it. Downstairs we sat on BEDS! We had a tray with Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries!!!! I am not a Champagne person and it was good, we got another round! We got TWO hours of Burlesque!!! I appreciated that the show was comprised of women of all sizes, shapes and a transgendered Goddess. A+ for inclusion!! There was so much talent! VERY entertaining. Among the performers: Alotta Boutte, Harvest Moon, MissRahni, and Josie Starre and many more! AAAND: my beloved won the raffle and decided to contribute to the Dixie Evans fund! I was so pleasantly surprised by the whole evening, I wish I could give TEN stars! Thank you so much Dottie Lux, for making this possible! AND ABOUT THE SERVERS: Ours was dressed disco-fab and she certainly was enjoying herself! Another was just sensual mysterious and I am kicking myself for not getting a photo of him: white blond short hair, slender, wearing dangle earrings, elbow length shiny black gloves, black mask with white highlights, black backless vest showing off his alabaster skin and lovely shoulder blades, HAWT! HAWT! HAWT! PARTICULAR TO SUPPERCLUB: The bar is circular and spacious on evenings with a thinner crowd. The bathroom looked dungeonesque with a human sized bird cage and fasteners on red leather squares that made up the ceiling and walls presumably to hang said cage. In the club room there were images of fire being shown on a big screen (LOVED IT). The menu offerings were few, and exceeded my expectations. The burger sliders were JUICY! The garlic fries were plentiful and well seasoned. read more

This show was FABULOUS! It had a little bit of everything...a little drag, a little burlesque, and a LOT of comedy! I was laughing nearly the entire time. I loved how every performer put his/her own spin on their act and just got up and rocked out. The fun and funky vibe of the bar and the performers immediately put the audience at ease, and made for a great night. Went to the Friday night performance at El Rio with a gaggle of lady friends. Our group consisted of both single twenty-somethings and suburban, married thirty-somethings. Everyone totally loved the show. We Barted in, El Rio was a totally doable walking distance from the 24th Street station. We bought the Yelp deal, which was a good move. $10 per person and saved seats, worked out great. Dottie wasn't the hostess for the night, but her stand-in was sassy and hilarious. Don't think about it, just go go go and see it for yourself. read more

GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS First time visiting a Burlesque House and It was a great time. Dottie Lux was a great and perfect hostess. I was hoping for her to perform..next time. The Red Hot Ladies were exactly that Red Hot. Nice shape, pretty and voluptuous women. There was a performing from the UK, another from Singapore. HOT HOT HOT. The feature of the month was very good, forgot her name tells you what I was doing. These ladies have been perfecting their craft for awhile, it shows up in the performance. Didn't buy tickets so we stood up, which was okay. we were able to see just fine. The price of admission was real cheap, drinks were on-point. We had a GREAT TIME. Definitely will visit again and recommend. The location is in the mission so yes you will need ample time to find parking. read more

Red Hot just like the old school candies :) Definitely a fun show but go into knowing the show is run by artists and not business people. If you go in with that in mind, you won't be pissed at the lack of organization that is involved....lol read more

Having been to a few burlesque shows (Vegas and London), the most I can say that with the exception of their leading act, this was more of a burlesque parody at best. It was funny to some extent, and some girls were hot, but others were just not pleasant to look at. It lacked the artistic flare for most of the acts, just take your clothes off in a minute or two, flash the breasts (and some cottage cheese) and walk off. Perhaps I was expecting the same caliber show I got before (the Vegas burlesque club was awesome) or maybe it was an off night. But overall it was more of a "meh" than a "wow" experience. read more

Fantastic show with titillating and talented performers! My fiance and I attended a Wednesday showing for his birthday and we ended up having such a wonderful & entertaining time. The show was extremely body-positive (performers of all ages and different body types) and imbued with a strong sense of fun and whimsy. The host, Dottie Lux, was perfectly naughty & commanding. Staff: Everyone was incredibly friendly and helpful. Kiki was our server and she was extremely attentive and also very patient with the very drunk and obnoxiously loud group that was seated near us. Decor & Accommodations: We purchased the VIP package with bed seating and chocolate-dipped strawberries. The beds were very comfortable but you are basically in bed with your neighbors, so it may be worth it to go on a Wednesday, when it's not quite as crowded. The venue was clean and modern--overall, a very nice set-up. Food & Drinks: The drinks were nice and strong, and the bartenders were great. The food was okay--my fiance liked his garlic noodles but I did not like the sliders (I did enjoy the sweet potato fries though). Honestly, the food felt a bit overpriced for what it was. That being said, the molten cookie with ice-cream was so incredibly good. Performers: Most of the performers were truly wonderful and balanced the eroticism/sensuality of their performances with a good amount of silliness. Standouts included the performer with the crochet dress, the performer with the hula hoops, and Rasa Vitalia. Tips: Again, Wednesdays are good if you want less of a crowd. The beds were far more comfortable than the seats. Try to get there early so that you can request a bed with a full view of the stage (some of the beds do not have an optimal view of the stage). Definitely recommend this show for a thoroughly fun evening! read more

Went here last January with one of my girlfriends and we LOVED IT!! Gorgeous women of all sizes and shapes commanded the stage for around an hour. The MC was completely hilarious and the whole crowd had so much fun. Well-priced tasty drinks too. All over an amazing night- thinking of taking a class there in the future! read more

Sassy Seductive Effing Hilarious! When I saw the large hungry gym class students eat their tiny gym teacher to the tune of Marilyn Manson's The Beautiful People, I knew I had found heaven on stage! Bring your dirty sense of humor and openmindedness. Whether you're a quirky techie with a secret faux fur addiction or a white collar marina yup with a raunchy side, this show is meant to be seen read more

Red Hots Burlesque is the best entertainment value in San Francisco. And, it's every week! If that's not enough: (i) The show is over fairly early, so you can do something else later in the evening. (ii) El Rio is one of the best bars I've found in San Francisco for just talking with friends. read more

One of the best burlesque shows I've seen. They're so funny and talented. I didn't expect to laugh my tits off, but I totally did. I also loved that they had different body types and it was just delightful to watch. read more

Clearly the persons who rated anything other than 5 stars have no sense of humor nor do they live in the real world of Ladies and Gents that come in ALL shapes and sizes! Thank you to Dottie Lux and Red Hots Burlesque for bringing Burlesque as a weekly enjoyment! I personally find nothing sexier than a woman who is self-confident and nothing says self confidence more than getting on stage and shaking it~ Also, Burlesque is so much more than pasties, it is a celebration of creativity and having fun! My friend hired Dottie for my Bachlelorette party, we all had the BEST time! My girlfriends are still raving about it. Dottie is lovely, hilarious, and approachable. Oh an beautiful, but we all know that! read more

It doesn't get any better than this!!! Sexy, crude, hilarious, that's all I need! only $5 to get in! After a few times of checking out this brilliant phenomenon and celebration of every body type, I needed to be apart of it! If you're looking to try something new and daring, or just meet new people, check out the burlesque classes with Red Hots Burlesque School of Shimmy. It was such an amazing experience and heightened my self-confidence. You will not regret it!! read more

Every time we go to RHB we have a great experience. The passion these ladies put into their art is amazing. This is our 3rd visit and every show has had different performers and themes. Also, a quick shoutout to Bernadette for her wonderful customer service for sorting out our coupon issue. read more

This is a review for booking the Red Hots to perform at a private party. I threw a pretty rad bash for my 35th birthday and wanted to do something different. I had three of the Red Hots come perform and it was worth every penny. I loved it, my guests were thrilled, and it just raised the level of the night from fun party to *event*. The Red Hots are 100% professionals when it comes to booking an organizing. They make it easy. The way it works to book is shoot them an email from the website or call them. Lux will explain everything and help guide you as to how many performers you need and for how long, what the cost is, and what additional options there are. You make a deposit for the show, and pow right on time they show up for the event, and are ready to take over and make the party rock. Make no mistakes, these girls are not "pros" in any way. They are not strippers, they are performers and artists. Book them for a performance and your party will be excellent! I will definitely work with them again and support them however possible. read more

First off, I'll admit, I am not very good at writing reviews. In fact this is my very first review on Yelp! But here goes... I went to the show with my wife. This was our first time going to any "burlesque" show of any kind. We absolutely enjoyed it! Like I said to Dottie Lux, the proprietor / founder of the show (more on her below), we went in for the "sex appeal" but left inspired! We are definitely going back in the future! I've had the pleasure of corresponding with Dottie Lux..... she's an absolute darling and a great, gorgeous being inside and out! She's amazing and so is the work that she does behind the scenes, the charitable causes and all. Check out the show! read more

Surprisingly awesome burlesque show. Incredibly funny, with interesting and unique - even artistic - acts. Campy and fun with emphasis on entertainment rather than sexiness. A great time and makes for a really fun night - we would certainly go back. read more

Very awesome show! Go boobies n dancing