WINONA, Minn. – Mid West sic Fest has added a pre-weekend event with the Burly Buffs, a queer-centric, body-positive, anti-oppressive burlesque act, at Island City Brewing. The show host: Foxy Tann. The troupe: Del the Funky, Nadi A’Marena, Boriqueña Bonita, GG Delish, Mona RydeHer and Musette. Tickets: $12. Time: 7:30 p.m., April 27, 8 to 10 p.m. Age minimum: 21. The Fest is otherwise on the weekend, April 29-30, with a crawl among seven venues.
> Levee Stages: 58 Center Street (outdoor stage), ticket needed.
> No Name Bar: 252 East Third Street (indoor), ticket needed. Age 21 minimum.
> Island City Brewing: 65 East Front Street (outdoor), ticket needed.
> Eagles Club: 210 East Fourth Street (indoor), ticket needed.
> Peter’s Biergarten: 54 East Third Street (outdoor), ticket needed.
> Blooming Grounds: 50 East Third Street (outdoor), free access.
> Acoustic Café: 77 Lafayette Street (indoor) Free access.
Tickets range from $20 to $200. Winona student pass, available sat door: $20. Daily pass: $45. Weekend pass: $70. VIP pass, includes LaCrosse venues in September: $200. Kids under 13: Free.
Drag show. Mid West prequel at Island City Brewing.
Foxy Tann. For years her edgy Minneapolis-based show has toured taverns, block parties, fundraisers, pageants and parades – and now Mid West Music Fest. Her resume includes Disney World.