This weekend in Montreal is going to be sexy. With internationally acclaimed entertainer Scarlett James bringing her sensual burlesque festival back for locals and visitors, if there is a sudden temperature change in the city, it ain’t El Niño. It’s the body temperature of an audience gettin’ all hot and bothered.

We’ve got burlesque, art, cinema, food and even some quirky karaoke for you this weekend.

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[nightlife] MONTREAL BURLESQUE FESTIVAL – The second annual Montreal Burlesque Festival promises to be bigger and better, with more nipple pasties and sexy stripteases than one could ever dream.

[visual arts] OTTO DIX EXHIBIT – The first major North American exhibition devoted to this 20th century German figure who, during WWII, portrayed society as scornful and unattractive. It’s a terrifying and beautiful collection.

[cinema] INTERNATIONAL BLACK FILM FESTIVAL – A politically incorrect festival that dares to deal with issues and present works that raise questions, that provoke, that make us smile, that leave us perplexed, that make us think, that shock us.

[spa] SPA EASTMAN – Situated on the 16th floor of an office building, it offers renewal right in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the busy metropolitan. There is no point where you’ll ever regret a massage.

[concert] APRIL WINE – Forty years into their career, these Canadian icons are still rockin’ a stellar live concert. Saturday night will be a wonderful time to fall in love!

[gay life] BISTRO NüVü – Montreal’s newest chic bistro, NüVü, has arrived. And she’s wearing designer duds. Check out their various daily themes, pick your fave and marinate in the glamour.

[shopping] RUE SAINT PAUL – A perfect example of what makes Old Montreal so special. Still paved with cobblestones in many parts and stacked with buildings whose exteriors have been around for hundreds of years, it does feel like you’ve taken a step back in time.

[photo] HAITI AFTER EARTHQUAKE – Stunning/heartbreaking photos from Prix Pictet winning Montreal photographer Benoit Aquin. Proceeds of the exhibit go to humanitarian efforts.

[explore] FOODIE TOUR OF OLD MONTREAL – an authentic discovery of the culinary, cultural and historical charms of the oldest district of Montreal, through its small and harrow cobblestone streets.

[quirky] CROWD KARAOKE – People don’t sing together anymore. Well, except if you’re in a band, or a church choir. And who even goes to church anymore? Come meet some locals as everyone stands around and sings, together.

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The second annual Montreal Burlesque Festival promises to be bigger and better, with more nipple pasties and sexy stripteases than one could ever dream.

But before we get ahead of ourselves, here’s a brief definition of burlesque, for those who are unfamiliar with the seductive world:

Burlesque acts can be anything from classic striptease to modern dance to theatrical mini-dramas to comedic mayhem. As with the earlier feeling, Burlesque is more focused on the “tease” in “striptease” than the “strip”.

Hosted at one of Montreal’s most beloved entertainment venues, Club Soda, the tantalizing Montreal festival will showcase a variety of local and international talent over four days at the end of September.

Festival events include a fashion show, workshops, brunch and enough after party mayhem to situate Montreal as the newer, more sinful Las Vegas. But if burlesque, for you, is all about sitting back and being entertained, then you’ll want to check out the three big nights:

Thursday: All-Canadian Showcase: Oh Canada! – Your chance to see local performers. Perfect for those who follow the 100 Mile Diet.

Friday: International Showcase – The festival is bringing a taste of the world. No boundaries, just global titalizing.

Saturday: The Big Gala – The main event where the world’s top burlesque headliners will striptease you into a state of delicious flusteredness.

So come to Montreal, and get yourself some hootchy-kootchy.  And if you’re lucky, one of them nipple pasties might slip off and fall in your lap.

It’s Montreal. Anything could happen.

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Here’s the official event trailer…

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THE DETAILS

The Montreal Burlesque Festival
September 23 to 26, 2010
www.montrealburlesquefestival.ca
Tickets range in price, but the weekend pass is your best bet at $105
Official Hotel: Lhotel Montreal

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WHAT ELSE TO DO

EAT: For delicious and affordable food near the official venue, try dining in Chinatown.

PREY: If you’re a single guy lookin’ for some sweet hunnies, you’ll want to swing by Candi Bar. Ladies looking to grab some man meat might want to check out the action on Saint Laurent Boulevard. And if you’re a gayster, we’ve got a whole homo village for you.

GLOVE: If you consider yourself among the kinksters of the world, here are 6 Fetish Stores in Montreal. Some new leather gloves will inevitably help you get spanked silly.

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And finally, some action from last year’s festivities…

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Bondage, spanking, leather, latex, BDSM, anime, librarians, chubby-chasing, asphyxiophilia, body piercing, tattooing, cowboys, daddies, biker-dykes, policemen, school girls, Alexander McQueen shoes…

This is a list of common fetishes, while also providing a GREAT way for me to optimize my search engine traffic.

Just joking.

Okay, not really.

No matter what type of fetish gets you lascivious, Montréal has a store for you to get some hot new gear.

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Priape – The ultimate destination for gays looking for fetish wear in Montréal. Located in the heart of the gay village, you can find everything from a gay themed Christmas card to a fist-sized dildo. The boys at the counter (and downstairs in the ‘dungeon’) are friendly and nonjudgmental. Ask them about any fetish-related parties and events while you are in town. They also have a comprehensive online store for pre-trip browsing. 1311 St. Catherine East.

FéticheStore – Also in the Gay Village, FéticheStore is an inclusive shopping experience, with a little something for everyone. Ladies can find corsets in leather, silk or PVC. But if you’re a true vixen, perhaps their ‘Wetlook Catsuit’ is more up your alley. Guys can try on buckle-clad tops, or if you’re searching for something with easy access… err, I mean ventilation… why not try a latex kilt? They also feature selection of art and literature for the kinky bookish crowd. 1360 Ontario East.

Kitsch n’ Swell – If mid-century pulp fiction turns your crank, then don’t miss Kitsch n’ Swell on St. Laurent Blvd. Girls are certain to find some seductive pasties to practice tit-alizing burlesque routines. Boys keep your eyes peeled for vintage fedoras, which are essential for enacting all of your ‘Mad Men’ fantasies. They also offer a stellar supply of 1950’s smut magazines. 3968 St. Laurent Boulevard.

Cruella – If Goth is your kinky calling, then you might find yourself at home in Cruella. Equal parts vampire candy shop and latex love lair, this Montréal institution provides fashion for the (un)dead. If you consider yourself a bad-ass, check it out, because as their website states, “Conformists go to heaven… others go to Cruella.” 63 Mount Royal East.

Screaming Eagle – Leather daddies, biker dudes and cowboys will have a heyday at Screaming Eagle, featuring one of the largest selections of leather and fur products in Montréal. If you need a place to strut your new leather duds, check out L’Aigle Noir in the Gay Village. 1424 St. Laurent Boulevard.

Dollarama – If you are a traveler with a penchant for fetish, but need to execute all your fantasies on a budget, then you need kink on the cheap. Dollarama is Montréal’s premiere dollar-store. My friend Ken planted the idea of economically-accessible fetish items – “You can find a number of feather things, awful wigs (but who can tell what they look like when you’re blindfolded?), gloves with interesting textures, small items that can be used as switches… stroll the aisles and use your imagination.” So go blow your entertainment budget on our world-famous strippers! You can still have low-cost Montréal fetish fun! Various locations throughout the city.

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