Among her most popular routines are a classic gown peel (her ode to Hayworth), a chair dance (a nod to Marlene Dietrich) and a showgirl showstopper (echoes of Josephine Baker). Originally from Canada, May earned her green card for her skill as a striptease artist. (She was deemed an “alien with extraordinary ability,” a category usually reserved for scientists, world-class athletes and such.) Now based in New York City, May is the author of the recently released Everyday Bombshell, a how-to guide for women who want to add a bit of vintage pinup beauty to their lives.

Also appearing as a special guest is Grace Gotham. Billed as a bawdy chanteuse, the Dallas native has been known to take a spin on a pole if there’s one handy. Gotham’s a gourmet of sorts; she writes Tassel to Table Cuisine, a popular food blog.

The women of the Ruby Revue will take their turn in the spotlight. “We’ll be performing our award-winning group act, Taste The Rainbow,” troupe member Ginger Valentine tells us. “We won Best Troupe from [the] Burlesque Hall of Fame for that routine, and crowds always go nuts.” Shelbelle Shamrock (also known as The Get Lucky Girl) is performing She’s Dangerous, a routine that showcases her hip-hop and break-dancing skills. And Renee Holiday draws on her opera training for La Petite Morte, a satire of a classic aria.

6:30 and 10 p.m. House of Blues, 1204 Caroline. For information, visit therubyrevue.com. $32 to $40.
Fri., Dec. 26, 6:30 & 10 p.m., 2014