Khadija Mbowe's Arias of Seduction

Thursday, June 11 + Friday, June 12, 2026
Doors 6:30PM Show 7:30PM // In the Chamber
$30 + fees

Arias of Seduction, by Khadija Mbowe’s company Operatika, is a groundbreaking operatic performance that redefines the genre for a contemporary audience. Led by the multi-disciplinary artist Khadija Mbowe, Operatika pushes boundaries by blending opera with burlesque and pole dance art.

This captivating show features Khadija performing iconic arias exploring themes of desire, self-discovery, and human connection. The performance transcends traditional opera through a captivating fusion of vocals and movement.

Arias of Seduction is more than just entertainment; it's an uplifting journey of self-acceptance. Join Operatika for this unforgettable evening of opera reimagined.

About Khadija Mbowe
Khadija is a multi-hyphenate creative, performer, and model whose work spans acting, singing, pole performance, and digital storytelling. Known for blending vulnerability, nuance, and humor, they create space for both artistic expression and community support. Career highlights include touring their pole-opera show Operatika Presents: Lover Girl and producing Montreal’s first pole-opera production, Arias of Seduction. They also host a podcast for a large online audience, now primarily on Patreon. Khadija previously hosted the Philadelphia Orchestra’s HEARTogether Podcast and has appeared across multiple shows. In 2020, they founded the Marigold Music Program, a free summer intensive for youth, expanding access to arts education.

Queer Pride 2026

June 5 – 28, 2026

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It’s Queer Pride 2026 and Buddies and Buddies Nightlife are teaming up to make HERstory with our messiest, most maximalist Pride yet. We’ve got a full month line-up of extremely queer parties, raves, cabarets, concerts, and comedy. 

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