Critics’ Choice Gay Appreciation Award On behalf of Tony Leggio and myself, I am pleased to announce the nominees for this year’s Critics’ Choice Award that will be presented as part of the 36th Gay Appreciation Awards (GAA). They are: Carousel produced by Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane UniversityThe Crucible produced by Fat SquirrelThe Drowsy Chaperone presented by New … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards July 9, 2026
Arts & Culture
Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Let freedom ring in New Orleans in the month of July. Show your rainbow colors alongside the stars and stripes at the various events. Here are just some of the hot events in July. 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; … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (July 2026 Event Calendar)
Trodding the Boards June 26, 2026
Echoes of the Heart at NOCCA’s Press Street Station Sometimes you don't realize how much you've missed something until you reencounter it after too long an absence. For example, billed as “a cabaret experience”, The NOCCA Stage Company’s recent original song cycle Echoes of the Heart took me back to the heyday of Le Chat Noir, that intimate boîte run by the stylish … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 26, 2026
Trodding the Boards June 18, 2026
Once at Le Petit Theatre through June 21 Based on the Oscar-winning movie that was kinda based on real life, Once is a “Czech girl meets Irish boy, boy almost gets girl, boy goes back to old girlfriend” tale. Or “Guy” and “Girl” as they’re called here. That Once rejects a “and they lived happily ever after” ending is refreshing and it’s not without its charms. But cliches … [Read more...] about Trodding the Boards June 18, 2026
New Orleans Film Society presents Pride Screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist
The New Orleans Film Society will present a special NOFS/365 Pride screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist on Monday, June 22, at 7:30pm at The Broad Theater (636 N. Broad St.). The screening will be followed by a talkback with directors Sergio Andrés Lobo-Navia and Jarret Lofstead. George Dureau: New Orleans Artist explores the life and legacy of … [Read more...] about New Orleans Film Society presents Pride Screening of George Dureau: New Orleans Artist
Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
I discovered my next Bartender of the Month during an extraordinary Pride Brunch hosted by the Krewe of Petronius, where Bill Ware showcased his talents as the bartender. This vibrant and energetic drag brunch is a testament to the demanding nature of bartending in such lively environments, where the combination of drinking and brunching creates a unique atmosphere. Bill … [Read more...] about Bartender of the Month (June 2026)
First annual Lafcadio Fest to be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
The Japan Society of New Orleans and the New Orleans Jazz Museum will present the first annual Lafcadio Fest, a daylong festival honoring the life and legacy of author Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904). The festival will be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum from 10:30am– 4:30pm on Saturday, June 20. Born on the Greek island of Lefkada, Hearn led a cosmopolitan life that ranged … [Read more...] about First annual Lafcadio Fest to be held at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
Ambush on the Road: Memorial Day Weekend
It was an extraordinary Memorial Day weekend that took me from Navarre Beach to Gulfport, with numerous stops along the way. My journey began a bit later than planned on Saturday morning as I drove to Navarre Beach, pausing for some retail therapy at the Premium Outlets in Gulfport, where I found remarkable Memorial Day sales. Shopping brings me joy, providing a unique blend of … [Read more...] about Ambush on the Road: Memorial Day Weekend
The Human League, Soft Cell, and Alison Moyet to play the Saenger Theatre
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
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
