"I’ll definitely be wearing a cowgirl hat," says the Vamp, describing the harvest colors and hoedown characters that will turn Backstage Bar & Billiards into the November playground of Bombshell Bingo. The monthly event (presented by Backstage Bar and Nevermore Productions) is hosted by the Vamp and fellow pinup coach the Fox, and every installment has a playful theme, sweet prizes and special performances. Tonight's Harvest Hoedown is all about the season, including the spirit of pitching in for those less fortunate. In addition to the decorative pumpkins and fun-on-the-farm vibe, there will be two Three Square barrels set up for canned-food donations. Bring two cans, get a two-for-one drink ticket and an extra bingo card to go with the three you get for your $5 entry fee. You don't get any extras for dressing up, but it's absolutely encouraged.
Since Bombshell Bingo launched in March, this is the first time organizers have woven in philanthropy. "They're doing a lot for the community," the Vamp says of Three Square. "We’re really pumped about it, and Three Square is really excited. They’re 100 percent on board with it, so we’ll definitely be having more collaborations of Bombshell Bingo and local charities." She and the Fox have been volunteering with the nonprofit Pinups for Patriots for years (heading up the Nevada chapter in 2014 and early 2015), so they know a thing or two about throwing their pinup charms behind a good cause.
The Harvest Hoedown starts at 9 p.m. and features live bingo, drink specials, sounds from DJ Catman, great eats available from the Slidin' Thru food truck, an appearance by Mad Girl with a Box (intrigued?) and burlesque-style performances by bombshells Aya Fontaine, Kitschy Koo, Tina Cione, and Keri N'Fuego. Bingo prizes come courtesy of sponsors like Heads Will Roll Beauty Salon and Ship and Anchor Tattoo, and while you only need two cans of food to get the freebies, the Vamp hopes people will bring more to fill both 300-pound-capacity barrels.
"Grab your partner, canned food items and come on down!"
Harvest Hoedown November 19, 8 p.m. doors, $5 entry includes three bingo cards (plus one more with two canned-food donations). Backstage Bar & Billiards, 601 E. Fremont St., 702-382-2227.
