ABSFest Brunch: Church of Decadence
A seated 18+ brunch cabaret blends a breakfast buffet with burlesque, sideshow spectacle, and cheeky comedy hosted by an international juggler. Come in Sunday best or pajamas for a sexy, uplifting party plus a raffle benefiting Sister Kitten animal rescue.
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