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At Chicago’s World Columbian Exposition of 1893, a dancer named Little Egypt shocked audiences with a dance she called the “hoochee-coochee” (yes, that’s its actual nickname) To this day, the city is still revolutionizing the world of burlesque. While there’s no shortage of places to see burlesque performances in Chicago, we’ve narrowed down the list to the top five spots, including a speakeasy, a tarot-themed cocktail bar and a venue where you too can learn to do the hoochee-coochee. 

Bordel

For when you want to spend the night pretending you’re in Paris, Bordel in Wicker Park has you covered.

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The Instagram-story-worthy Parisian-inspired cabaret and cocktail bar includes leopard-print stairs, pink velvet sofas, tasseled chandeliers and even custom wallpaper inspired by retro pulp covers. The venue is just as seductive as the burlesque show on stage.

Bordel hosts two performances every Thursday through Sunday night (at 8 p.m.

and 10 p.m.), with both burlesque dancers and jazz musicians. It bills itself

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