PICS: ‘Cheeky! Cabaret’ at TheVenue

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A member of Malia and the Bellydancers of Paradise works the crowd during “Cheeky Cabaret” at TheVenue last Friday.

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Live music, spoken word, belly dancing and pole dancing were all featured during “Cheeky! Cabaret,” a two-night event presented by Tim Bostock Productions at the new performance space addition to Bambu Two called TheVenue.

While last Thursday’s performance was limited to females only, last Friday’s show was open to all. Performers included Bridget Gray, Hope Mayo, Candy Diaz, Emi Hart, the women of YouthSpeaks Hawaii, Fit For a Goddess, Malia and Belly Dancers in Paradise, Shimmy and DJ Toki.

TheVenue owner Dave Stewart, left, chats with a patron during “Cheeky! Cabaret.”

Candy Diaz performs.

Bridget Gray recites poetry.

Dancers with Malia and the Bellydancers of Paradise perform.

Purnima Manghnani, left, owner of Plamak Jewelry, is assisted by Ann Toyofuku, right, and Koalani Lagaretta.

Hope Mayo performs.