Still looking for something fun to do with your Valentine? The most famous fetish-burlesque performer of the moment, Dita von Teese, will be returning to the Crazy Horse Cabaret from February 1st-15th, performing four exclusive acts.

I got to see Dita perform here in 2006, the first guest star in the history of the legendary cabaret, and it was defintiely something to remember. Dita performed her unforgettably sensual act “Le Bain” (The Bath) to full houses and rave reviews. Dita will reprise this act, and also present three new numbers, which she specifically developed for these exclusive performances.

Bringing fashion together with burlesque, Dita has collaborated with several designers on
her costumes for these performances, including Christian Dior, Elie Saab, Stephen Jones, Mr. Pearl and Laurent Mercier for Ghadah Couture as well as Christian Louboutin, who custom makes all of Dita’s show shoes.

Tickets from €100.

Le Crazy Horse
12 ave George V, 8th
Reservations: 01 47 23 32 32
www.lecrazyhorseparis.com

A reminder: On December 2 Heather will be hosting a Naughty Paris Guide signing and reading at WH Smith Paris Bookstore (248 rue de Rivoli, 75001, metro Concorde) from 7:30pm. There will be complimentary drinks and a special raffle to win a pair of tickets to the Crazy Horse Paris (a value of €160). There's limited space, so please RSVP at books@whsmith.fr.

The soirée "Eros au Pays du Soleil Levant" celebrates the erotic arts and culture of Japan. The evening includes literary readings, music, film screenings, erotic cabaret, dancers, artists, philosophers (well, it is France after all), and singers. The evening will end with a Japanese DJ for dancing until dawn. For more details see the full program on the website.

Monday, September 29 from 19h30 until dawn.
Le Balajo, 9 rue de Lappe, 11th
Tel 01 47 00 07 87

To reserve a table call 06 99 17 63 59.

Entry €20, includes a drink. Food will also be available for an additional fee.
Reduced tickets availabe at Billets Reduc.

There are no kicklines of topless dancers, but instead a fresh and original take on the traditional French cabaret. Twice a month, "Madam fait sa Crise" at Club Madam (128 rue de la Boétie, 8th), a variety show of talented young performers -- singers, comedians, magicians, and even stripteasers -- presented by the charming and lovely Kym & Eva (dressed as Brigitte Bardot and Jane Birkin in the photo). It helps to understand French.

The next show is Wednesday, September 24 from 9pm through midnight (get there on time if you want a seat, otherwise you'll be standing at the bar). Entrance €10.