Our good good friends Plexus a.k.a. Mike Schroff and Boy Jesse a.k.a. Heartthrob recently started a weekly party in Billyburg called "Darkwave BBQ". (Not to be confused with "Dorkwave BBQ", which is a whole other thing in the works.) This week's edition is titled Coquettes For Kerry, and will be a fundraiser for the Kerry/Edwards campaign. How we adore mixing a night of drinking and minimal techno with politics and juxtaposed goth icongraphy! Here are the details, right from Plex:

Plexus & Heartthrob explore Politix...and host COQUETTES FOR KERRY: a benefit for the Democratic party.

As the world darkens, and the evil oil hawks continue to wreak havoc in the name of this nation, Plexus & Heartthrob do their best to do what they do best, while lending a hand in shaping things up. Enlisting a few talented friends, the duo have organized a night of music, libations & excitement. Look for the following plot twists in this weeks cliff hanger:

A rattling set by an accomplished musical guest (GIBBY)
A raffle of exciting items
A brief licentious performance by an ex Rockette (IVY)
Jazzterbation by Marylin Chiggers
Possible male nudity (Latif)
Pickled Pundits
A donation can and booth by local folk artist John Arnold
Regina's husband comes out of the closet
Michiko transforms into a harpy
Meat by Vivianne's Projects

All donated proceeds and a percentage of the bar (from the DJ's) will be donated to the Kerry/Edwards campaign. All guests to receive a coupon for a free shot of espresso at ST. HELEN'S Cafe in Williamsburg. Free meat to those in red white and blue.

Airing Thursday July 22nd. 10 pm, on Cash Checking, 28 N. 3rd St. @ Kent Ave., Brooklyn NY