Fans of The Human League should head to the Saenger Theatre on Wednesday, June 17, when this iconic 1980s British band brings their Generations US Tour 2026 to New Orleans with very special guests Soft Cell and Alison Moyet. The Human League's music in the early '80s was synonymous with the era's burgeoning electronic music scene. Their ability to blend catchy pop hooks with … [Read more...] about The Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet to play the Saenger Theatre
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Local LGBTQ+ Artists Present a Vivid Portrait of a Cultural Landscape where Identity, Performance, and Place are Inseparable in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
The John Burton Harter Foundation presents Tigers in the Garden, an exhibition opening Saturday, June 13, from 6 to 9pm at UNO Gallery, located at 2429 St. Claude Avenue. There will also be a preview on Thursday, June 11, from 5 to 8pm. The public is invited to both of these events which coincide with Pride New Orleans, situating the exhibition within a broader moment of … [Read more...] about Local LGBTQ+ Artists Present a Vivid Portrait of a Cultural Landscape where Identity, Performance, and Place are Inseparable in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
Glorious Dens of Sin – Rescuing The Gay Bar From Extinction
So, I stopped in for a Happy Hour libation at Dive Bar Lounge on 10th Avenue the other night while I waited for my laundry to do its thing. The lighting in New York City laundromats is almost surgical in its brightness and just too harsh for my complexion. DBL is a no-frills, bare-bones gay watering hole known for its low-key vibe and strong drinks. It's only steps from the … [Read more...] about Glorious Dens of Sin – Rescuing The Gay Bar From Extinction
The Official Pride Guide (June 2026 Event Calendar)
Pride month is here in a fabulous flurry of parades, festivals, glitter and gaiety! Here are just some of the hot events in May. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com. Monday: · NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about The Official Pride Guide (June 2026 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards May 18, 2026
Medea at the Greenway Station through May 30 Do NOT miss The NOLA Project’s gripping production of Medea, Euripides’ still all-too-relevant 2,500-year-old tragedy, at the Greenway Station. Do NOT miss Natalie Boyd’s phenomenal performance as Medea, the granddaughter of the sungod Helios, who is cast aside for another woman by Jason (a terrific Jon Greene) of Argonaut … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 18, 2026
Trodding the Boards May 15, 2026
Primary Trust at the Contemporary Arts Center through May 24 Heading over to the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) to see Crescent City Stage’s production of Primary Trust, I knew very little about it other than that it had won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 2024. I wondered if it would be like such previous Pulitzer winners as Fat Ham and the recently anointed Liberation, … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 15, 2026
The 2026 Official Gay Easter Parade raises $5,000 for Food for Friends!
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 $5,000 for Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. Since 2003 the Gay Easter Parade has raised a total of $399,594.54 for Food for Friends. I … [Read more...] about The 2026 Official Gay Easter Parade raises $5,000 for Food for Friends!
Trodding the Boards May 1, 2026
Jagged Little Pill at Jefferson Performing Arts Center There’s not much to say about the recent Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) production of Jagged Little Pill other than “Bravo!” for presenting this new, challenging musical and doing such a fine job with it. Using songs from Alanis Morissette’s catalog, including two newly written ones, Jagged Little Pill tells the … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards May 1, 2026
Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
As the weather starts to heat up, so does the calendar of events. Here are just some of the hot events in May. 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; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (May 2026 Event Calendar)
Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
NOAGE is hosting a Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness on Saturday, May 16 at the Ochsner Center for Academic Excellence. Last year, NOAGE’s symposium at the same venue was focused specifically on issues related to aging. This year’s event will feature a variety of speakers (healthcare professionals, community leaders, etc.) presenting on various topics related to LGBTQ+ … [Read more...] about Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness
