Pride events are all over the city for the month of June. We are pretty much a rainbow city year round, but especially during this month. Here are just some of the hot events in June. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 … Continue Reading Article about The Official Pride Guide (June 2025 Event Calendar)
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The Rockford Files: Grammar Yahtzee – Why Syntax Is Sexy
I don’t know who needs to hear this, but it’s probably you: a man can use correct grammar and still be hot enough to blow your back out. It's time to bust the myth of the grammar nerd. You know the stereotype: pale, hunched over, wearing Crocs with socks, correcting people's tweets and whispering "could have, not could of" at parties they weren't invited to. It's my Daddy … Continue Reading Article about The Rockford Files: Grammar Yahtzee – Why Syntax Is Sexy

Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
Get ready to sip, savor, and slay! The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown is turning up the heat with an unforgettable Drag Brunch at its signature restaurant, Passé, on Sunday, June 29th at 11 AM.This lively and high-energy event will feature dazzling drag performances, mouthwatering brunch favorites, and an unbeatable vibe. Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the door, with … Continue Reading Article about Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!

Trodding the Boards June 6, 2025
By Brian Sands
Clown Bar 2 at The AllWays Lounge through June 6 If you’re looking for a romantic clown comedy murder mystery musical--and who isn’t these days?!--head to The Twilight Room at The AllWays Lounge for The NOLA Project’s production of Adam Szymkowicz’s Clown Bar 2. It’s a follow-up to the playwright’s Clown Bar, which NOLA Project produced 10 years ago, and, rather than try … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards June 6, 2025

American Scare: An Interview with Robert W. Fieseler
By Jim Meadows
Robert W. Fieseler is a local journalist and historian whose first book, Tinderbox, won multiple major awards and has become the preeminent publication on the topic of the UpStairs Lounge fire. I recently met with him to discuss his new book, American Scare: Florida’s Hidden Cold War on Black and Queer Lives, a fascinating exposé of the Florida Legislative Investigation … Continue Reading Article about American Scare: An Interview with Robert W. Fieseler

The 2025 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $14,000 for Food for Friends!
By Tomy Acosta
As we close out Spring and move into Summer and Pride Month, we at Ambush want to start by thanking everyone who made the Gay Easter Parade (GEP) a huge success. This year we raised $14,748.16 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $394,594.54 for Food for … Continue Reading Article about The 2025 Official Gay Easter Parade raises over $14,000 for Food for Friends!

Bartender Spotlight – May 2025
By Tony Leggio
In my view, bartenders have always been akin to performers, with the bar serving as their stage. Each night, they entertain an audience of both newcomers and loyal patrons. Similar to a theatrical production, they may receive enthusiastic applause that leads to repeat visits or face criticism. The next bartender I wish to highlight is a skilled and … Continue Reading Article about Bartender Spotlight – May 2025

Trodding the Boards May 16, 2025
By Brian Sands
Tiny Beautiful Things at Loyola's Marquette Theater through May 25 Dear Sugar – As you may know, Crescent City Stage is presenting Nia (My Big Fat Greek Wedding) Vardalos’ adaptation of “your” book Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar (written, of course, under your real name of Cheryl Strayed) at Loyola University's Marquette Theater through May … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards May 16, 2025