Join the 2011 Miss City Weekly pageant this weekend for a party benefiting the animal-rescue network Cause for Paws.---

Miss City Weekly 2011 Nikki James (pictured) is hosting a benefit for Cause for Paws Saturday and calling out lovers of the furry and the fabulous to help raise $1,000 to help Cause for Paws' mission of rescuing shelter animals from death row.

A $6 cover will get you in to see performances by fellow Miss City Weekly contestants Jew Bear, Britta Bandit, Indi Skies and a belly dancing performance by Shahravar. There will also be dazzling feats of mentalism performed by hypnotist Jake Shannon, the spinning prowess of DJ Tidy and raffle prizes including La Belle Visage spa and Cathedral Tattoo gift certificates.

Check it out. Saturday, Sept. 24, 9 p.m., at Bar Deluxe, 666 S. State. Visit the Royal Revue Facebook page here for more info.