W(h)ackedSeattle playwright Stephanie Timm's "immorality play" about five murderous women. Live Girls! Theater, 2220 N.W. Market St., 800-838-8006, www.livegirlstheater.org. $10-$15. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 4 & 8 p.m. Sat. Ends Sat. Nov. 18.
Cabaret & Variety
The Bedroom ClubA show harkening back to the heyday of burlesque, featuring live music, sketch comedy, and dessert. Burning Hearts Burlesque at the Northwest Actors Studio, 1100 E. Pike St., 206-898-9067, www.bedroomclublive.com, www.burningheartsburlesque.com. $10-$15. 10 p.m. Thurs. Open run.
Burlesque Behind the Pink DoorUpcoming performers include Babette La Fave and Miss Indigo Blue. 21 and over. The Pink Door, 1919 Post Alley, 206-443-3241, www.thepinkdoor.net. $10. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Open run.
Columbia City CabaretIt's the last steamy show of their run: "One more hot Musical excursion with COCKTET, what a way to go! Miss Gay Latina 2005 and 2006 CHICA BOOM invokes The Day of the Dead in Living Color! SHEU SHEU LE HEUERE the Naughty Chanteuse will compel us to barely legal octave changes, and TAMARA is rigging as much as the rafters will bear. Expect Special Guests and Ghostly Luminaries! Don't Miss it or you'll be Haunted!" Columbia City Theatre, 4916 Rainier Ave. S., 206-605-9920. $15. 6 p.m. Sun. Oct. 29.
Mark CotterThis New York City crooner makes his Seattle debut. Crepe de Paris, 1333 Fifth Ave., 206-623-4111. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Ends Sat. Oct. 28.
Le Faux Julia's newest drag show, starring Seattle's finest female impersonators. Julia's on Broadway, 300 Broadway E., 206-334-0513, www.eatatjulias.com. $10. 10:30 p.m. Sat. Ends Nov. 25.
Girl Trouble Burlesque Saucy girls showing their underthings in "Spreading the Joy, Part II." Jewel Box Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. $15. 8 p.m. Fri. Oct. 27.
Halloween Socialist Slap Dance Party Come dressed as your favorite Commie, and get your pic taken with Castro, at this fundraiser thrown by the Washington Ensemble Theatre. Havana, 101 E. Pike St. Suggested donation $10-$13. 8 p.m. Thurs. Oct. 26.
Hocus Pocus Burlesque! With Babette La Fave, Pidgeon Von Tramp of the Von Foxies, Ginger Snapz from the Queen Bees, and others. Jewel Box Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave. $10. 7:30 & 9 p.m. Mon. Oct. 30.
MEOW of the Living DeadMacha Monkey's quarterly cabaret goes zombie-themed for Halloween, with host Kate Jaeger, spoken-word artist La Nell Guiste, and Randy Rodd, the Buttrock God. 21 and over. Jewel Box Theater at the Rendezvous, 2322 Second Ave., www.machamonkey.org. $5 w/costume, $10 for party poopers. 7:30 p.m. Tues. Oct. 31.
Sinner Saint BurlesqueWeekly revue hosted by Mr. Dane Ballard. SSB at Noc Noc, 1516 Second Ave., www.sinnersaintburlesque.com. $5. 10 p.m. Thurs. Open run.
Teatro ZinZanni: The Trickster's TrunkLatest installment of the big-top dinner theater, featuring actor/singer/dancer Melanie Stace and opera singer Rachel DeShon. Teatro ZinZanni, 2301 Sixth Ave., 206-802-0015, dreams.zinzanni.org. $104-$155. 6:30 Thurs.-Sun. Ends Jan. 21.
Sketches & Stand-Up
Comedy Underground The long-running humor hangout spotlights seasoned pros as well as up-and-comers. Tuesday at 8:30 is Non-Profit Comedy ($10), benefiting a revolving list of causes and institutions. 222 S. Main St., 206-628-0303, www.comedyunderground.com, www.nonprofitcomedy.com. $6-$15. See Web site for dates and times.
Giggles Comedy Club Stand-up comedians and other entertainers from around the area and across the country. Thursday is a free open-mike night; Sunday is a free "Comedy Showcase"; Friday and Saturday feature headliners. 5220 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-526-JOKE, www.gigglescomedyclub.com. See Web site for specific date, time, and price info.
Jet City ImprovFunny, fast-paced theater based on audience suggestions, including Cupcake, Fridays at midnight:30; "Twisted Flicks," bad movies with improvised dialogue; and The Haunted Hut, their special Halloween show, Tues. Oct. 31. Historic University Theater, 5510 University Ave. N.E., 206-352-8291, www.jetcityimprov.com. See Web site for dates and times. Open run.
* Pork Filled PlayersGo East, Young Ham! is this Asian-American sketch comedy troupe's latest show. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Ave., 206-325-6500, www.ticketwindowonline.com, www.porkfilled.com. $6-$9. Opens Fri. Oct. 27. 10:30 pm. Fri.-Sat. Ends Fri. Nov. 17.
Unexpected ProductionsVarious shows including TheatreSports, competitive improv since 1983, and Market Fresh Improv. Market Theatre, 1428 Post Alley, 206-587-2414, www.unexpectedproductions.org. See Web site for dates, times, and prices. Open run.
