When You're This Sketchy, They Call You "Doctor"

We're not going to beat around the bush here: we can't draw. Not a bit. It's embarrassing. The last time that our artwork was recognized as quality was in fifth grade, when we took 3rd place in a Rodeo-themed art contest with a crayon drawing of a ghost town. Really. But would we miss the opportunity to pick up a pencil and start sketching if it meant it was in a cabaret atmosphere? Aww, hell naw.

Dr. Sketchy's bills itself as an "anti-art school", with more dj's, booze, and hot ladies than berets, body hair, and stinky French cigarettes. The concept started in NYC in 2005 and has spread like wildfire to 40 cities worldwide since then. The art school-meets-burlesque show will feature instruction in drawing, with cabaret performers and unwitting volunteers for inspiration.

There will also be music by Low End Theory and a full bar, so if your drawing decreases in actual quality but increases in perceived quality as the night wears on, then it's no accident. However, in an interesting turn of events, the women will be hot all night, not just when you've been imbibing. So you got that going for you. Which is nice.

Inaugural Houston Dr. Sketchy's
Burlesque, booze, beats and bra-ing drawing!
Sunday, January 13th 2-5pm
Avant Garden (411 Westheimer)