The Lounge at Dixon Place
161A Chrystie St. between Rivington & Delancey Sts.
June 1 & 8, free, 9:30
212-219-0736
www.dixonplace.org
In 2010, sexy chanteuse Raquel Cion performed the one-woman show Pour Vous at Dixon Place in the guise of her alter ego, Cou-Cou Bijoux, who is also a member of the Magnetic Cabaret. Cion is now back at Dixon Place for a return engagement of Gilding the Lonely, an evening of original cabaret directed by Hillary Spector, with musical direction by Matthew Leonard, piano by Lance Cruce, and percussion by Bill Gerstel. Cion, a powerful, engaging performer who exerts high energy and a burning sexuality, will be wearing what should be daring costumes by David Quinn in what she promises to be “two nights of glitter-ball performance, wry humor, open-hearted pathos, passion, and lots of singing. I’m going to face down that wall of loneliness through song.” Indeed, it’s impossible to be lonely when Cion is around, so if you’re in need of a little extra love, you’re sure to find plenty of it at Dixon Place. Even better, admission is free, although seating is limited, so get there early.