cleveland PUBLIC theatre<https://www.cptonline.org/> Presents The Naughty and The Nice for the Holidays! In its second week of alternative holiday programming, CPT presents the naughty, modern and inclusive burlesque of Cleveland Burlesque<https://mail-cptonline.org/t/c/AQiG-A0QkLJEGNfLio4CIJ7r1BKNGowUlGGujGGUjqD0Iei0mrH6r1vhEmzRMQzK3UaCoA> and the return of Tease the Season: A Burlesque Holiday Spectacular. Wrapping up the holiday season next week is the premiere of a family-friendly Kwanzaa celebration by the crowd-pleasing Djapo Cultural Arts Institute<https://mail-cptonline.org/t/c/AQiG-A0QkLJEGNfLio4CIMn71BKIklo4tFCuQkAx4mXTXWE-nbY81D6GrfXF30vNa-QztQ> called The Light of Kinara. With the popularity of both groups, ticket sales are going quickly, so don't delay! Tease the Season: A Burlesque Holiday Spectacular (Part Deux)<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/tease-the-season-a-burlesque-holiday-spectacular/> Conceived and produced by Cleveland Burlesque Presented by Cleveland Public Theatre December 12 - December 15, 2024 After a sold-out run last year, "Cleveland Burlesque Queen" Bella Sin and friends are back for a second adults-only evening of new burlesque, drag, aerials, live singers, and... more burlesque. This show is for 18+ only! Click here for a teaser: Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/p/DDXsXuexGs2/> The Light of the Kinara: A Kwanzaa Celebration<https://www.cptonline.org/performances/seasons/2024-2025/the-light-of-kinara-a-kwanzaa-celebration-by-djapo-cultural-arts-institute/> By Djapo Cultural Arts Institute<https://www.djapo.com/copy-of-mission> December 19 - December 22, 2024 This vibrant performance guides viewers from an invocation of unity to a final reflection on faith. It is more than a celebration of Kwanzaa-it is a powerful reminder of the enduring light within us all, a light that shines brightest when we come together as a community, honoring our heritage and illuminating a future grounded in shared values. The celebration features spoken word, retail vendors, music and dance.?Family-friendly! Click here<https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBsB4gmOBYH/> for a Sample of Djapo magic from the African Dance Fest! To purchase tickets, go to www.cptonline.org or contact the Box Office at 21631.2727 Ext 501. All three events offer special VIP seating options with perks along with CPT's Choose-What-You-Pay<https://www.cptonline.org/box-office/> option.