Los Angeles, CA
The Poetry Brothel: Lust Letters
Dive into a world where every stanza seduces and every performance teases the heart.
Step into the sultry embrace of The Poetry Brothel LA: "Lust Letters", a Valentine's Day immersive experience where every stanza drips with desire and every verse teases temptation. Join us on Friday, February 14th at the sinful Sassafras Saloon, where love letters transform into lustful liaisons and sonnets sway between smitten and sinful. Join us to a night of literary libations and amorous alliterations that will ignite your passions as poets bare their hearts—and maybe a little more—through evocative performances. From heart-pounding poetry of the flesh to steamy one-on-one experiences, you'll find yourself blushing between the lines. Sip on scintillating cocktails that stir your senses and savor the intimate ambiance as our live band plays the soundtrack as we weave tales of romance, rendezvous, and risqué revelry. Whether you're swooning with your sweetheart, hunting for a heartthrob, or simply ready to revel in the art of seduction, "Lust Letters" is your ticket to a night of pure poetic pleasure. Dress to impress—or undress the imagination—and prepare for an evening of passion, poetry, and prose that’s sure to leave your pulse racing. ❤️ ADVISORIES -Doors open at 7pm & The show begins promptly at 8pm. -This event is 21+. -Costumes, cocktail attire, and/or thematic evening wear are encouraged but not required. "13 Best Things to Do in LA: Prepare to have your expectations exceeded by The Poetry Brothel." - LA Weekly¸· In addition to its poets, The Poetry Brothel presents artists and activists working in a variety of mediums both on stage and through its ever-changing array of intimate, interactive, and creative services. Artists performing with the Brothel may be male, female, faeries, sea creatures, witches, aliens, POC, straight, queer, emerging, established, local, international, and everything in between. On Consent: Behave with beauty, connect with intention. We are, by and large, a no-contact event -- here to blow your mind and nothing else! Always ask before touching anyone in our House, and report any discomfort to security or staff or the Madam Herself without delay. Themed costumes and/or vintage formal wear are encouraged but not required. This event is 21+This is a wheelchair accessible event (ask us how!)Our show includes flashing lights, reasonably amplified music, a startling glimpse of your true self, and fog machines
Audience Role
Audience members are encouraged to get up and interact with performers and have one-on-one readings.
Ages: 21 +
Some of the poems have explicit content.
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About The Poetry Brothel LA
The Poetry Brothel™ was founded in New York City by the folks at The Poetry Society of New York, a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization. It is an immersive literary cabaret that fuses poetry, advocacy, burlesque, vaudeville, live music, visual art, magic, mysticism, and one-on-one poetry experiences.