Get ready for a night of unapologetic fun.
The YetiCon 19+ Burlesque Show takes place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the evening, and is brought to you by Nerd Girl Burlesque. This group is well known across the convention scene for blending classic burlesque with fandom-inspired performances. Their shows are expertly produced, celebrating body positivity and performance art in a bold, adult-only setting.
This professional burlesque showcase runs alongside the After Dark 19+ Market, creating a lively, nightlife-style experience where performance, art, and self-expression come together. Whether you’re watching the show, browsing the market, or moving between the two, the atmosphere is energetic, welcoming, and designed for mature audiences.
This programming is 19+ only and is included with all YetiCon passes. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Seating is first come, first served, so please arrive early.
Saturday night is where YetiCon turns the volume up—After Dark is not to be missed.
ArraKiss is a Mi’kmaw performer, Strange Dame and Proud IndigiBabe! She is a multitalented visual artist and also a member of Nerd Girl Burlesque, who is always ready to serve you some nerd/fantasy/sexay realness for your viewing pleasure!
Bellamie Beastly, the Belligerent Bombshell, has been setting stages and screens alight with one smack of a scarlet lip and flick of a false lash at a time since January 2018. She has lit up Toronto limelights from the Junction to the Danforth and everywhere in between, as well as all over virtual stages interweb-wide. A proud member of Toronto’s Nerd Grrl Burlesque and Montreal’s Lust Cove troupes, Bellamie aims to delight audiences near and far through her vivacious versatility, thought-provoking teases, and wicked wit. This bisexual buxom bouncing burlesque babe can be your good friend or your wildest nightmare - it all depends on how you choose to approach her glittering gaze and headstrong hips. Selected credits: The 5th International Nerdlesque Festival, New York City, NY (April 2019); Quarantine Burlesque Festival (May 2020); Pride Toronto, Toronto, ON (June 2021); Asian Burlesque Festival, Montréal, QC (May 2024); The 1st International Emolesque Fest, New York City, NY (April 2025)
Delicia Pastiche is a founding member of Nerd Girl Burlesque who mixes her love of pop culture, history, and fantasy with a flair for the dramatic and ecdysiastic. Known for a stare that’s hotter than the fires of hell and a bum straight from heaven, she’s performed across North America from New York to LA. An avid gamer of the video and tabletop variety, baker of delicious treats, and film fiend, she loves combining burlesque mainstays with geekery. Selected Credits: The New York Nerdlesque Festival, The Toronto Burlesque Festival, The Michigan Burlesque Festival, Peepshow Menagerie (New York), D20 Burlesque (New York).
DeVery Bess has come a long way, with over 15 years of performance experience. Born and raised in Montreal and grown in Calgary, Alberta, they now find themselves based in Toronto. From the beaches of Vancouver to the harbours of Halifax, they have had the opportunity to wow and entertain crowds with their charisma, smooth moves, topped with the cheesiest of puns. They are only known as Devery Bess, and it’s a promise.
Hailing from Toronto’s Greektown neighbourhood, Helen of Tronna has been delighting audiences in Canada, the US and the UK since 2009. As a founding member of Nerd Girl Burlesque, she has performed homages to heroes and villains, comedies and tragedies, pop cultural favourites and original creations. Selected Credits: The Nerdlesque Festival (New York), PrideTO, Red Rum's Satanic Panic (Chicago), and the Michigan Burlesque Festival.
Loretta Jean is the Acadame with Game. They hold a PhD from the University of Toronto's Centre for Drama, Theatre & Performance Studies. Loretta brings creativity, cleverness, and a powerful, magnetic stage presence to everything she does. She has taught and lectured on burlesque history both at her university and at invited talks. They are a co-producer of the Toronto Burlesque Festival. Select performance credits include The Nerdlesque Festival (New York), PrideTO, Red Rum's Satanic Panic (Chicago), and the Southwest Burlesque Showcase (New Mexico).
Performing together as a troupe since 2012, Nerd Girl Burlesque’s goal is to create burlesque routines and shows that showcase and highlight fandom in silly, thought-provoking, sexy, and engaging ways while staying true to our values. We look to create a space where fandom can be celebrated and enjoyed by all groups.
Nerd Girl has brought shows to audiences across Southern Ontario, including Toronto, Peterborough, and Ottawa, and is thrilled to be performing at YetiCon!
