Loyola University is offering a new non-credit course as part of their Professional and Continuing Studies program. The course is being developed and will be taught by author Frank Perez, who also serves as the Executive Director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. The course will explore New Orleans' rich LGBT+ history. Topics include: pre-colonial and colonial … [Read more...] about New LGBT+ History of New Orleans Course Begins August 30
Join Access Health of Louisiana for National HIV Testing Day- June 27th
June 27th is a day set aside to highlight the importance of HIV testing. Not only do we want to address HIV testing on this day but also to continue the conversations about breaking down the stigma of HIV and educate the public. This year on June 27th, Access Health of Louisiana is partnering with KFF and Walgreens to provide Rapid HIV testing at 1801 Saint Charles Ave New … [Read more...] about Join Access Health of Louisiana for National HIV Testing Day- June 27th
RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour – Saturday, July 1 – Mahalia Jackson Theater
Perception is not reality… Asia O’Hara, Bosco, DeJa Skye, Jujubee, Lady Camden, Laganja, Vanessa Vanjie and select finalists from Season 15 are unknowingly trapped in the Netwerq… Free your mind this summer at the world’s largest drag production. Uploaded by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder and MTV. Line-up subject to change. The event is Saturday, July 1at 8 … [Read more...] about RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq the World Tour – Saturday, July 1 – Mahalia Jackson Theater
Southern Decadence Press Party to be held on Saturday, May 13th
Something Decadent This Way Comes! As we approach summer in New Orleans and temperatures start rising not only with the weather, but Southern Decadence fever hits the city. What began in 1972 with a group of friends both straight and gay who playfully called themselves the “Decadents” has evolved into one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ celebrations in the country as … [Read more...] about Southern Decadence Press Party to be held on Saturday, May 13th
New Orleans Ballet Association presents dance phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for one night only
New Orleans, LA (December 6, 2022) — New Orleans Ballet Association (NOBA) presents Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. Tickets on sale now at www.nobadance.com. For “the funniest night you will ever have at the ballet” (The Sunday Times, UK), catch the long-awaited … [Read more...] about New Orleans Ballet Association presents dance phenomenon Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo for one night only
Join The Fun As Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Celebrates 39 Years
The Queen of Hearts has requested the presence of all subjects, countrymen, creatures, great and small, to a Halloween weekend of events celebrating her benevolent reign over the queendom. The realm of Wonderland will be filled with friends from far and wide so her majesty requests that you purchase your tickets in advance or risk losing your head… Now in its 39th year, … [Read more...] about Join The Fun As Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Celebrates 39 Years
Fabulous Eyewear Boutique and Optometry Practice Opens on Magazine Street
Upscale artistry meets quality eye care. Local optometrist Dr. Lauren Agnew recently opened her third Eye Wares location on Magazine Street in the Uptown area of New Orleans. A luxury eyewear boutique, optometry practice, and dry eye treatment center, Eye Wares has quickly expanded since its first location opened in March 2020. The new location at the corner of State and … [Read more...] about Fabulous Eyewear Boutique and Optometry Practice Opens on Magazine Street
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Announces Colors by Laveau Contraire During Southern Decadence
Laveau Contraire, a rising drag performer and 2022 CAC Artist in Residence, is presenting COLORS with collaborators sora, and Synamin Vixen. Through storytelling and performance, COLORS aims to splatter the walls of your mind with experiences and perspectives on what it means to live in a world full of color. The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans (CAC) announced the … [Read more...] about Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans Announces Colors by Laveau Contraire During Southern Decadence
The 5th annual Bette Bathhouse and Beyond (Southern Decadence edition) Sunday, September 4th from 9 pm-4 am
DANIEL NARDICIO and AMBER MARTIN bring BETTE BATHHOUSE AND BEYOND back to Southern Decadence on Sunday September 4th for its 5th year! Considered by many to be one of the most unique events during Southern Decadence, Powerhouse singer and comedienne AMBER MARTIN recreates one of BETTE MIDLER’s iconic shows at NYC’s infamous gay bathhouse the CONTINENTAL BATHS from 1971. The … [Read more...] about The 5th annual Bette Bathhouse and Beyond (Southern Decadence edition) Sunday, September 4th from 9 pm-4 am
SOUTHERN DECADENCE RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS AFTER 2 YEAR HIATUS
After COVID19 & Hurricane Ida put a halt to the festivities, Southern Decadence returns ushered in by Grand Marshals Rikki Redd & Danny Girl Southern Decadence returns to New Orleans in less than one month. This year’s Grand Marshals Rikki Redd and Danny Girl are excited to welcome everyone back for Southern Decadence’s 50th Anniversary, Labor Day Weekend, September … [Read more...] about SOUTHERN DECADENCE RETURNS TO NEW ORLEANS AFTER 2 YEAR HIATUS
