ABOUT RAVEN'S NIGHT
What is Raven's Night?
Raven’s Night is an immersive theatrical dance production celebrating dark fusion belly dance, storytelling, transformation, and creative expression. Produced by Belladonna Blade and Ken Vegas, the show brings together an extraordinary cast of dancers, musicians, and guest artists for a visually rich evening of movement, costuming, music, and theatrical performance.
Each Raven’s Night production explores a different theme while honoring individuality, empowerment, and the magic that happens when artists come together to create something unexpected.
More than a dance show, Raven’s Night is an experience—a place where the mysterious, beautiful, powerful, and unconventional take center stage.
What is Arcana?
Arcana is the featured production created and directed by Belladonna for Raven’s Night 2026.
This year’s story explores discovery, transformation, empowerment, and finding the courage to step fully into who you are.
Through Dark Fusion Belly Dance, theatrical storytelling, music, and visual performance, ARCANA invites audiences into a world of mystery, symbolism, and transformation.
When/Where is Raven’s Night?
Raven’s Night: Arcana takes place Saturday, October 10, 2026 at The Birchmere: 3701 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305
Box Open at: 5 PM
Costume Contest & Lobby Activities
Doors open to the main hall: 6 PM
Listen for your number to be called to enter and grab your seat.
Order dinner and drinks.
Raven's Night begins at 7:30 PM.
Do I need to know anything about belly dance to enjoy Raven’s Night?
Not at all! You do not need to be a dancer—or know anything about belly dance—to enjoy Raven’s Night.
The show is created for anyone who appreciates theatrical performance, movement, storytelling, alternative art, beautiful costuming, dark aesthetics, and something a little outside the ordinary.
To see past shows, please check out our Photos + Video page
Is Raven’s Night appropriate for all ages?
The Birchmere is an all-ages venue, and everyone attending requires a ticket.
Raven’s Night does explore dark and theatrical themes and may include dramatic imagery, so parents and caregivers are encouraged to use their own discretion when bringing younger children.
What should I wear to Raven’s Night?
Come as you are—or make a night of it!
Many Raven’s Night guests enjoy dressing for the season in gothic, witchy, dark, theatrical, Halloween-inspired, or creative attire. Costumes are welcome but absolutely not required.
Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable, fabulous, and ready to enjoy the show.