Washington D.C.
Exhibition Dates | February 6 - March 1, 2026 at Dupont Underground
Brown Skin Showgirls
Brown Skin Showgirls: Leon Claxton’s Harlem in Havana (1930s–1960s) is a traveling exhibition celebrating the electrifying artistry, glamour, and cultural impact of the Black and Cuban performers who helped define Leon Claxton’s legendary Harlem in Havana Revue.
Developed by Leslie Cunningham for the Harlem in Havana Project, this compact exhibit is designed for flexible installation in a variety of gallery and cultural spaces, providing a focused, immersive look at the performers who shaped the Harlem in Havana legacy.
Chocolate City Burlesque and Cabaret
Chocolate City Burlesque and Cabaret (CCBC) was a Washington, DC-based burlesque and variety troupe founded in 2014 by Chè Monique and Dainty Dandridge to preserve and diffuse the art and history of Black burlesque, cabaret, sideshow, and variety performance. The troupe created a rare space centering Black performers and audiences, quickly becoming a fixture of DC nightlife with packed bi-annual shows at the GALA Hispanic Theatre.
The company has shared stages with legends like Toni Elling ("the Satin Doll," Duke Ellington's muse), cementing its place as one of the most significant Black-led burlesque companies in the country.