Poonie's Cabaret 

“Poonie's Cabaret is Links Hall's risk-taking tri-annual performance cabaret of "the edgiest performers in Chicago, both up-and-coming and veteran” -Think Pink Radio

Poonie's is named for Poonie Dodson, a much-loved Chicago dancer/choreographer who died of AIDS in the early 90's. Originally inspired by Patrick's Cabaret in Minneapolis, Poonie's Cabaret welcomes all forms of expression and anything which cannot be defined but can be thoroughly enjoyed. It features works in progress from artists working in many different creative realms – dance, music, contact improvisation, puppetry, performance art, theatre, voguing, freestyle rapping, drag, burlesque, cheerleading, stand-up comedy, etc.

Donations support the Duncan Erley Coming Out of the Closet Fund for artists whose work explores the realms of healing, gay activism and spiritual and sexual transformation.