Queer Joy is political - Our stage is the platform

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Queer Joy is political - Our stage is the platform -

Community Action


We live, create, and perform in Sacramento the Capitol city of California, a politically charged and deeply activated city. As queer artists rooted in this community, we recognize our unique power to engage, inspire, and mobilize. Whether we’re raising funds for grassroots causes, distributing harm reduction tools, or showing up in protest, The Darling Clementines remains committed to using our platform to uplift, unify, and fight for a safer, more just world.

Our stage is not just for spectacle—it’s a site of resistance, celebration, and radical care.

  • ““Sexy” alone isn’t what has allowed Burnadette and the Darling Clementines, the Sacramento-based burlesque and drag troupe she founded, to not only survive, but thrive for over a decade. Instead, Burnadette and co-producer Deaja Girl on Fire attribute the Darling Clementines’ magic to the strongly held beliefs it was built upon: female empowerment, body positivity and queer joy.”-Jennah Pendleton for The Bee

  • “Camille Adams, also known on stage as ChaCha Burnadette, is a queer, Latin artist, photographer, burlesque performer, and community leader whose work has left a lasting mark on Sacramento’s LGBTQIA+ and creative communities. For the past 19 years, she has poured her heart into creating spaces that celebrate queer joy, body liberation, cultural pride, and radical self-expression.

    As the founder and director of The Darling Clementines, Camille has built one of very few all-queer, all-POC burlesque and drag shows in the country right here in Sacramento. Her work blends performance, storytelling, mentorship, and visual artistry to uplift marginalized voices and create belonging where it’s most needed. She is a fierce advocate for representation, equity, and the power of art to heal and transform.

    Her impact is felt in every stage she builds, every photo she captures, and every person she empowers to take up space unapologetically.” - Sacramento LGBT Community Center

  • A Seat at the Table Books is a family-owned bookstore in Elk Grove, CA, that fosters community through representation in our curated book selection, eco-friendly coffee, and mission-driven events. We strive to be a third space that is safe and affirming for all identities.

  • Cancer Is a Drag is a charity founded in 2002 by drag artist Alan Bugg. It raises funds through drag performances and themed events to provide financial wellbeing grants for people living with cancer and their families. Rooted in queer art and activism, the organization combines entertainment with direct support to ease the financial burdens that often come with a cancer diagnosis

  • 50501 is a national movement made up of everyday Americans who stand for democracy, and who stand against the authoritarian actions of the Trump Administration. The name 50501 stands for 50 States, 50 Protests, 1 Movement. Since January 2025, the Trump Administration has continued to attack our civil liberties, take illegal and unconstitutional actions, and gut the public services we pay for with our taxes.

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  • The Bay Area Legends Challenge (BALC) is a local effort that benefits the BHoF weekend Legends Challenge. Created in 2011 by SF's own Sparkly Devil, the Legends Challenge is a fundraising effort across the international burlesque community to show love for our Living Legends. Money raised by the BALC helps offset the cost of Legends attending the BHoF Weekender in June where they are celebrated and appreciated for their contributions to burlesque.

  • C.A.F.F.E means Clothing and Food For Everyone. They are a volunteer-based group whose purpose and mission is to provide the basic necessities to the less fortunate and homeless in our community.

    They show up every Sunday at Cesar Chavez Park in Sacramento at 8am to serve food to 200-250 neighbors food and provide clothing. Over 400 volunteers provide donations and direct, hands-on support by making and serving food and organizing donations for folks to access. Rain or shine, no matter what since 2009. It’s that simple. Though, if it does rain, you can find us at City Hall.

  • As a certified Caucus of the California Democratic Party provide a strong voice and representation for the LGBTQ community through support of effective legislation, policies, and encouragement of LGBTQ participation at all levels of government and public service.

  • The Center works to create a region where all LGBTQ+ people thrive; we support health and wellness, advocate for equity and justice, and work to uplift our diverse and culturally rich LGBTQ+ community.

  • "It's time that we have a cultural plan. That's when the city determines its priorities for investing in arts and culture, advancing art and culture, what our identity is and where we want to go” -Change In Sacramento's Arts Scene by Bob Moffitt

  • “Without a leader like burlesque dancer ChaCha Burnadette, Sacramento would not enjoy the kind of spice her dance group, the Darling Clementines, adds to the mix. The group’s founder, a card-carrying, flag-waving champion of the queer community, has been a part of the scene for a decade, hosting burlesque and drag shows at local venues like Harlow’s, Marilyn’s on K, Blue Lamp and Holy Diver.”- Casey Rafter

  • We regularly work with local health organizations like Comunicare-ole to provide Opioid Overdose Response and Prevention education at our shows

  • The Darling Clementines hosts clothing and supply drives for our local unhoused community several times a year. Sac PWL is a mutual aid collective that channels community power in order to bring food, clothes, supplies, and harm reduction tools to neighbors in need.

  • Women's Empowerment educates and empowers women who are homeless with the skills and confidence necessary to get a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children. Our Programs About Us News & Events Take Action * Contact Women's Empowerment educates and empowers women who are homeless with the skills and confidence necessary to get a job, create a healthy lifestyle, and regain a home for themselves and their children.

  • NorCal Resist is a Sacramento-based grassroots organization dedicated to fighting injustice and building community power through mutual aid, community resources, and immigration justice. 

    Here's a breakdown of what they do

    • Immigration Defense: This is a core focus, including programs like Migra Watch (a rapid response network to defend against ICE activity), deportation defense (providing legal connections, fundraising for commissary, fees, and transportation for detainees, as well as advocacy), asylum workshops, and DACA grants. They also run an Immigration Bond Fund to help secure the release of individuals detained by ICE.

    • Mutual Aid: NorCal Resist provides direct support through initiatives like food and diaper distributions and free brake light repair clinics.

    • Community Resources: They provide educational events, Know-Your-Rights trainings (especially regarding interactions with law enforcement and ICE), and other programs designed to empower and support communities facing injustice.

    • Advocacy and Direct Action: They organize protests, campaigns, and actions to resist oppressive policies and systems, including those related to immigration, racial equity, workers' rights, and environmental justice. 

    In essence, NorCal Resist aims to both challenge systems of oppression and build a more just and equitable world by empowering communities and providing essential support, particularly for immigrants and other marginalized groups in Northern California.

  • Sacramento burlesque troupe The Darling Clementines celebrates 10 years of body positivity and inclusion


  • Santa Skivvies Run is an annual holiday underwear fun run/walk and fundraiser benefiting San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The route weaves throughout the streets of the iconic Castro neighborhood, starting and ending at LOOKOUT (16th and Noe). 

  • The Folsom Street Fair is a significant annual event in San Francisco, recognized as the world's largest gathering of the kink, leather, and alternative sexuality communities. It's held annually on the last Sunday in September and concludes San Francisco's "Leather Pride Week". 

    Here's more about the Folsom Street Fair:

    • Community Focus: The fair celebrates and unites the leather, kink, and alternative sexuality communities in a safe, open, and inclusive environment. It particularly centers on the experiences and promotes equity for BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.

    • Mission: Folsom Street, the non-profit organization behind the fair, is dedicated to sexual liberation and the right to pleasure as a crucial part of the broader liberation movement. It is explicitly anti-racist and committed to decolonizing its practices.

    • Activities & Atmosphere: The fair is known for its unique atmosphere featuring:

      • Vendors and Exhibitors: Showcasing BDSM products and culture.

      • Performances & Entertainment: Seven community stages hosting a variety of performers, DJs, live music, and more.

      • Public Play Stations: Providing opportunities to explore and learn about BDSM activities.

      • Art & Culture: Focusing on emerging and marginalized artists.

    • History & Purpose: The fair began in 1984 as a response to both the city's attempts to regulate and close spaces for the leather community during the AIDS epidemic, and as a protest against the gentrification and displacement of residents and businesses in the SoMa neighborhood where the leather scene had flourished. It aimed to increase the community's visibility, provide resources and information, and raise funds for important causes.

    • Charity Focus: The fair operates as a non-profit charity, donating all net proceeds from its events to non-profits working in public health, human services, and the arts. Numerous fundraising initiatives within the fair, such as games, beverage booths, and even spanking for donations, contribute to these charitable efforts.

  • SSPA serves as an all-encompassing safety net for vulnerable dogs and those who want to help them. From pulling shelter dogs in need into foster to training and playgroups, we’re here to support dogs and families far beyond adoption.

  • “a Bay Area advocacy collective dedicated to combating street harassment. Female demonstrators took to Union Square wearing nothing but duct tape, underwear and their harrowing hand-drawn signs relaying the scary, predatory, and leering comments actually made to them by strangers—or in some cases, their best friends and lovers.”- Joe Kukura for Broke Ass Stewart