Selected Press
"This is exactly how you wanted to see a Wookiee your entire life!"
- WGN-TV
"This group of world-class bellydancers differentiates themselves from the crowd with a geeky shtick that covers fandoms from Trek to Dr. Who and Portal. And again, they’re amazingly talented."
- Third Coast Review
"Lifelong geeks who bring a love and expertise in science fiction, technology, research science, and comics."
- Broadway World
"The coolest dance company on Earth."
- Jedi Funtime
"There is no show in Chicago I can recommend more."
- Mighty Ink Comics
"The performers blend artistic and technical mastery with their favorite themes from nerd culture, resulting in performances that are mesmerizing to watch and a joy to behold. "
- Uncanny Magazine
"Don't hesitate to see this show!"
- ChicagoNow
"These aren’t just some cosplayers that thought they could dance. No. Raks Geek is a group of professionals who have performed all over the world, from Spain to Argentina. Their members have won awards from all over. They perform hundreds of shows every year and have been featured on MSN, The Daily Mail, and UK Channel 4."
- Tabletop Gaming News
"Imagine all your favorite geekery blended with fire spinning and belly dance. Yes, it’s a sight to behold.
- Mighty Ink Comics
"If you ever wanted to see a bellydancing Wookiee, this is where you look."
- Bleeding Cool
"Set phasers to stunning."
- The Daily Mail (UK)
Upcoming Productions
Raks Geek: Halloween Edition
Friday, Oct. 10 at 7pm
Newport Theater
956 W Newport Ave. | Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $29-$39
Ages 18+
Experience cosplay, burlesque, and wonder in an intimate speakeasy - just in time for spooky season! We pay tribute to fandoms from Star Wars to Nintendo, Doctor Who to Marvel with artists who have performed around the world.
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers!
Limited capacity (max 65%). Masks encouraged.
SALE: Get 20% off tickets! Use code NERD. Ends Fri. 9/19.
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Raks Inferno: Cirque Burlesque
Friday, Nov. 14 at 7pm
Newport Theater
956 W Newport Ave. | Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $29-$39
Ages 18+
Experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who have performed around the world. "When sexy meets dangerous, it’s badass.”
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers. We won't cosplay in this one, but we will amaze you with badass bellydance and circus!
Limited capacity (max 65%). Masks encouraged.
Tickets on sale soon!
Raks Inferno: Holiday Cirque Burlesque
Friday, Dec. 12 at 7pm
Newport Theater
956 W Newport Ave. | Chicago, IL 60657
Tickets: $29-$39
Ages 18+
This holiday season, experience an intimate, cirque-style cabaret nominated "Best of Chicago" by the Chicago Reader! Featuring burlesque performers, circus artists, fusion bellydancers, pole dancers, and more who have performed around the world. "When sexy meets dangerous, it’s badass.”
Enjoy a specialty cocktail and meet the performers. We won't cosplay in this one, but we will amaze you with badass bellydance and circus!
Limited capacity (max 65%). Masks encouraged.
Tickets on sale soon!
Raks Geek has performed at venues including Navy Pier, University of Chicago, Gen Con, DisCon (Worldcon - Washington, DC), Wizard World Chicago, Sidewalk Festival of Performing Arts, Oak Lawn Public Library, Chicago TARDIS, Chicago Parks District, Kenosha Public Library, Chicon (Worldcon - Chicago), and Arlington Heights Memorial Library.
Our performers have also delighted audiences at the London Palladium (UK), Field Museum, Untitled, Tribal Fest (Sebastopol, CA), Metro, Alhambra Palace, University of Illinois - Chicago, International Festival of Oriental Dance (Spain), Atomic Lollipop (Canada), Chicago Full Moon Fire Jam, Envision Festival (Costa Rica), Bellydance Evolution (Germany), and more as soloists and with other performance companies.
