It’s Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and that means beads, balls and, of course, parties galore. Here are just some of the hot events in February. 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 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4pm. NOAGE’s … Continue Reading Article about The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)
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OK Fine, I’ll Be Gay for Carnival
I’ve never gotten very excited about the Carnival season or Mardi Gras, but I would be very disappointed if the rest of you decided to take on that attitude. I feel much more comfortable and content at small gatherings of close friends than with large crowds of acquaintances. If I go to a party, after saying hello to the hosts, the next order of business is finding a kindred … Continue Reading Article about OK Fine, I’ll Be Gay for Carnival
Bartender of the Month – January 2026
I began January with a brief visit to Navarre Beach, and during one of the nights I spent there, I visited the remarkable LGBTQ+ bar in Pensacola known as The Roundup. I cannot express enough positive things about this bar and its staff. The hospitality extended by everyone, from the security personnel at the entrance to the owners, was exceptional. I was particularly impressed … Continue Reading Article about Bartender of the Month – January 2026
Trodding the Boards January 23, 2026
Fat Ham at Dillard University's Cook Theater through February 6 Forsooth, get thee to Fat Ham, the brilliant Pulitzer Prize-winning dramedy being given its regional premiere by The NOLA Project at Dillard University's Cook Theater. Playwright James Ijames has reconfigured Hamlet so that its famously dysfunctional … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 23, 2026
Ambush on the road: New York
I recently took a very large bite out of the Big Apple on a quick long-weekend trip to New York, a special birthday gift to myself. I absolutely love this fabulous city for countless reasons—from the shopping and Broadway to the gay scene, the restaurant scene, and the endless fun to be found everywhere in between. My friend Jeff Mallon and I flew out mid-morning on Thursday … Continue Reading Article about Ambush on the road: New York
Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026
Stanley and His Demon at the New Marigny Theater thru January 12 In Stanley and His Demon, written and directed by Mariana Santiago for Poppet Theater (formerly Streetcar Collective for the Arts) at the New Marigny Theater through January 12, Stanley (Peat Wolf) is a vain and obnoxious huckster who runs a church where he fleeces people out of money by performing unnecessary … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 9, 2026
Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026
The Year in Review Instead of starting this column off all doomy and gloomy, as I did last year’s “Year in Review”, I figured I’d begin by accentuating the positive aspects of New Orleans’ theater scene for the year just passed. I saw virtually the same number of shows in 2025 as I did in 2024; still half as many as pre-pandemic, but at least presentations didn’t contract … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards January 6, 2026
Under the Gaydar (January 2026 Event Calendar)
Well, we’ve made it to another year. Happy 2026 all! We are looking forward to all the good things the New Year will bring, so let's get started. Here are just some of the hot events in January. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; … Continue Reading Article about Under the Gaydar (January 2026 Event Calendar)
