ABSINTHE

presented by Luminesque Dance
hosted by Gaea Lady
feat. PoleCoven & other surprises

Friday, February 13
Saturday, February 14
at CCPA Performance Hall (1701 Elgin Rd)
Doors: 6:15PM | Show: 7PM | Afterparty: 9PM
Run Time: Approximately 2 Hours

TICKETS LAUNCH: DEC 5 @ 10AM PST
NOTE: the button below will not work until then.

This button will not work until Dec 5 @ 10AM

Looking for Mainland’s Progress show, Heel Heist?

about the show

LET’S PAINT THE TOWN GREEN
💚🧚🍾

Fall truly, madly, and deeply for ABSINTHE: the hypnotic Luminesque show coming to CCPA Performance Hall in February. This intoxicating evening of Heels, pole, burlesque, and other aphrodisiac art is not just a fun night out… it’s a full-body experience. 

Step behind the green velvet curtain into a decadent speakeasy where the rules of reality dissipate like smoke. Indulge in plush seats, sweet treats, romantic lighting, and decadent drinks that’ll immerse your imagination into our underground cabaret.

Once the lights go down, our Green Fairy - burlesque icon, Gaea Lady, reigning Queen of Tease herself - spins tales of lust, love, and longing that seduce the senses. Every dazzling dance by Luminesque Victoria, PoleCoven, and other special guests will have you falling deeper in love - with yourself, with this moment, and with sexuality itself. Finally, before you escape into the night air, thick with temptation - you’ll be invited to swing, sway, and sweat on a dance floor that transports you to a Parisian discothèque. 🧚

So don your most daring outfit, call up your hottest date (friend or lover), and get ready for the sexiest Love Day weekend imaginable. Get tickets to ABSINTHE on February 13 + 14 at CCPA Performance Hall - starting at only $30 per seat.

WE WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE...

that we gratefully rehearsed for and are performing this show on the traditional territories of the (lək̓ʷəŋən) Lekwungen speaking Peoples, known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, and the W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples. We are committed to working to further decolonization through the platform of our business and community; and acknowledging the land and its keepers is one of many ways to do that.

WE ALSO WISH TO ACKNOWLEDGE... that dance is a part of culture, which involves and intersects with many histories, geographies, lived experiences, and generational inequalities. We dance to tell stories, which makes our modality a meaningful form of art that warrants respect and acknowledgment of its origins. Heels dance as an art is inspired and informed by cultures from the African diaspora, Latin American cultures, East Asian cultures, LGBTQ+ community culture, kink culture, and the sex work profession.

As a show focused primarily on human relationship and sexuality, we now more than ever want to acknowledge that Heels dance, pole dance, burlesque - and thus this show, would not be possible without the tireless determination of sex workers - especially trans, Black and Latinx strippers & sex workers - to fight for the right to work & live safely. The sex- positivity movement that allows us to dance in varying states of undress on public stages was started by and continues to be pushed forward by sex workers. We stand with you, we thank you, we love you, and we advocate for you. 💛

As participants in and appreciators of the aforementioned cultures, we are committed to dismantling the systems that seek to oppress them. We do so by examining our own biases, integrating diverse perspectives, investing back into these communities, continually educating ourselves, and creating a culture of accountability with our team, dancers, and advisors. We believe that by encouraging underrepresented voices and bodies to claim their space onstage and onscreen, we're contributing to building a world where everyone can shine.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Will you send me a ticket? Do I have to bring a ticket to the event?

NO, you simply say the name of the ticket buyer at the door (guest list).
If your ticket order says “pending” your tickets are confirmed - it’ll say “fulfilled” after you arrive at the venue.

Are there minimum age requirements for this event?

Yes, all patrons must be 19+ to enter the venue and will need to present two pieces of valid government ID to be allowed entry.
You will also need to present ID to purchase alcoholic beverages at the bar.

What can/can’t I bring into the event?

Personal use of cellphones is allowed but please refrain from using flash. Professional cameras must be cleared with event staff. No outside food or beverages are permitted. We will have snacks, non-alcoholic, and boozy drinks available for purchase with cash or card (tap only). We recommend bringing cash if you wish to participate in the 50/50 raffle in support of PEERS (for a chance to win some money)!

Can I take and post photos of the show?

Yes, please just tag @luminesquevictoria when you do so! Remain respectful of the personal space and safety of other audience members and dancers at all times. Please be respectful with the framing of all photos and videos you take - our staff reserve the right to ask you to delete any media you took of our dancers/show off your phone/social media. Please only request to take photos with dancers you know.

How do I contact the organizer?

Email glow@luminesquedance.com and allow 72 business hours for a response.

What is the refund policy?

We are not able to offer refunds for any reason for tickets to this event after December 31, 2025 so please double check your payment information and make sure to attend the show on the date you bought tickets for. You may sell your ticket to another patron, but if you do so please email glow@luminesquedance.com so we can update the guest list (or tell them to say your name at the door).

What’s the parking situation?

Street parking is free, and fairly widely available! You can park in the CCPA parking lot, or on the street. If you plan to drink, please DO NOT drive! Public transit, taxis, and ubers are easily accessible from the venue.

ACCESSIBILITY

CCPA is a wheelchair accessible venue! We do reserve floorspace for wheelchairs, and some floor seat options for those with other mobility requirements, so please contact glow@luminesquedance.com to arrange those if required.

WARNING: STROBE LIGHTS + LOUD NOISES

Strobe lighting may be used during this performance. Loud special effects and music will be played during this event.

ZERO-TOLERANCE HARASSMENT POLICY

Luminesque is dedicated to providing a harassment-free and inclusive event experience for everyone, regardless of gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disabilities, physical appearance, body size, ethnicity, nationality, race, age, religion, or other protected category. We do not tolerate harassment of our dancers, staff, or your fellow audience members. Luminesque takes violations of our policy seriously and will respond appropriately - we will not hesitate to remove anyone from an event who does not follow these guidelines.

CROWD RELEASE/NOTICE OF FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY

By entering this event presented by Luminesque Dance (Glow Studios Inc), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with Glow Studios Inc. and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media. You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.

STEP INTO OUR SPEAKEASY

The button will not work until tickets launch on DEC 5 @ 10AM PST