Keith, the New Orleans Radical Faeries’ reigning Prince of Perversion (PoP), invites all to attend the 22nd PoP Ball to be held this year at 1333 Esplanade Avenue. The festivities will begin on Friday, August 29, at 7pm and will go till Midnight, with the Collaring/Sashing of the new Prince at 8:00pm-ish. This year’s theme is “A Midsummer’s Night Wet Dream: A Bacchanalia”. … [Read more...] about NOLA Radical Faeries’ PoP Ball XXII
David Rhodes Unleashes DADDY ISSUES at the AllWays Lounge and Cabaret
This Southern Decadence weekend, following sold-out engagements in New York and Provincetown, international cabaret star and New York City’s Top Daddy, David Rhodes, takes center stage at The AllWays Lounge and Cabaret with his provocative, unfiltered cabaret / burlesque hybrid DADDY ISSUES — one night only, Saturday August 30th at 10 p.m. Equal parts confession and … [Read more...] about David Rhodes Unleashes DADDY ISSUES at the AllWays Lounge and Cabaret
An Original Immersive Theater Experience Debuts Inside JAMNOLA: “Six Frenchmen” Premieres July 22–25
A bold new immersive theater experience is coming to New Orleans this July—and it’s unlike anything the city has seen before. Six Frenchmen, an original genre-blending production inspired by the 1768 Louisiana Rebellion, will run for three nights only: July 22, 23, and 25, starting at 8:00 PM at JAMNOLA, 940 Frenchmen Street. Set inside New Orleans’ one-of-a-kind cultural … [Read more...] about An Original Immersive Theater Experience Debuts Inside JAMNOLA: “Six Frenchmen” Premieres July 22–25
Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
The John Burton Harter Foundation presents Sing the Body Electric, an exhibition opening July 12th (6 to 9pm) at UNO Gallery, located at 2429 St. Claude Avenue. The works featured speak to the various ways that LGBTQ+ people creatively and collectively strive to embody a sense of self that is both liberated and true, focusing on explorations of the Queer body through the … [Read more...] about Local LGBTQ+ Artists Celebrate Diverse Creative Voices in a Time of Regressive Politics in Group Exhibition at UNO’s St. Claude Gallery
Obituary: Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen
Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen, 84, died at home on April 16, 2025, in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Originally from Houston, Texas, Buddy served as an E-3 fire chief in the U.S. Air Force while stationed in Iwo Jima. Discharged from the military for being gay, Buddy vowed never to work anywhere he couldn’t be open about his orientation. While working at the Caverns on Bourbon Street in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Douglas “Buddy” Rasmussen
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 … [Read more...] about Get Ready for a Fabulous Drag Brunch at The Origin Hotel Baton Rouge Downtown!
The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest Returns to New Orleans
The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest has announced its full schedule and lineup for its 4th annual festival, taking place Thursday, May 29 to Sunday, June 1 in New Orleans. Bringing together over 50 of the funniest queer-identifying comedians from across the U.S. and Canada, this year’s festival isn’t just a gut-busting showcase of LGBTQIA+ talent and humor — it’s a powerful, … [Read more...] about The LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest Returns to New Orleans
Obituary: Marilyn McConnell
Marilyn Celeste McConnell died under hospice care at St. Anna's at Lambeth House on Saturday, March 30, 2025. She was 91 years old. Marilyn was born in 1933 to Mary Celeste Dossel McConnell and Milton Hayes McConnell. After graduation from Hillsborough High School, Marilyn received her R.N. from Orange Memorial Nursing School. She later earned her bachelor's degree in … [Read more...] about Obituary: Marilyn McConnell
Southern Decadence 2024 Financial Report
INCOME Staring Balance from SD51 $3,470 Fundraisers Announcement Party $4,442 Press … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence 2024 Financial Report
Obituary: Adam Steg
Adam Steg, August 6, 1955-August 30, 2024. Adam was born and raised in New Orleans. His father James was a well-known artist and art professor at Tulane. Adam graduated from Newman High School in 1973 and Syracuse University in 1976 with a B.A. in Media, specializing in Animation and Video. Adam worked at the French Consulate in New Orleans for many years and was Director of … [Read more...] about Obituary: Adam Steg
