As days get longer and the sun reigns, the Celtic/pagan Beltane – literally “the fires of Bel,” the Celtic god of light – ushers in summer. Today we mostly see Beltane in May pole dances. Burlesque troupe Malum Malus presents their third Beltane celebration in their own way, under the pole – in every sense. Their Beltane pageant features the best of local burlesque as witches trapped under the Maypole by tricksy fae. Watch them embrace the sun and shed convention along with their clothes. – Cat McCarrey