Mardi Gras is over so now we turn our attention to upcoming events for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter as well as a host of other celebratory events. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Weekly Events Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon … Continue Reading Article about Under the Gaydar (March 2026 Event Calendar)
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Trodding the Boards February 24, 2026
Curtain Up Now that Mardi Gras is just a happy memory, it's time for theater to move back indoors again. Through the beginning of Jazzfest, lots of shows will be debuting on local stages all around town. Hope you'll be able to check out some—or all—of the following. New Orleans doesn't often see the world premiere of a new musical, but, down in the Bywater, Goat in … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards February 24, 2026
NOMA’S TEEN ART COUNCIL HOSTS AN EVENING OF PROGRAMMING
On Friday, February 27, 6–9 pm, the New Orleans Museum of Art’s Teen Art Council takes over the museum for a night celebrating youth, creativity, and connection. Inspired by the exhibition Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity, this year’s event—with the theme “Sound and Color”—features opportunities for teens to engage with the exhibition, relax with friends, and connect with … Continue Reading Article about NOMA’S TEEN ART COUNCIL HOSTS AN EVENING OF PROGRAMMING
Psst…Kindness is a Superpower
(Pass it on) There comes a time in a gay man’s life when survival is no longer the only goal. When there are more years behind than ahead, the protests, the loudness, the proving, the need to be noticed—all of that softens. In that quieter stage, what arises, if you live long enough, is perspective. From this perspective emerges an irrefutable truth: we are here because … Continue Reading Article about Psst…Kindness is a Superpower
Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute
Written by Mike Sullivan I met Rip and Marsha a few years after I moved to New Orleans in 1981. We were neighbors on Bourbon Street and worked together at the old Petunia’s restaurant. We remained close friends until their deaths in 2017. In the 30+ years we knew each other, they published Ambush Magazine and became fixtures in the French Quarter. Every Mardi Gras … Continue Reading Article about Mardi Gras Memories and a Pink Glitter Tribute
Trodding the Boards February 6, 2026
Water for Elephants at the Saenger Theatre through February 8 If you want to get into the Carnival spirit by watching high-flying acrobatics and spectacular circus acts from the comfort of a seat, by all means head to the Saenger Theatre where Water for Elephants is playing through Sunday, February 8. On the other … Continue Reading Article about Trodding the Boards February 6, 2026
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
The Official Gay Mardi Gras Guide (February 2026 Event Calendar)
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)
