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)
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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!
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)
The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
I’m old enough to have been around these gay-borhood blocks a few times. I’ve seen styles, rules, and go-go boy templates cycle through the G.L.O.W community many times. (Gay, Lesbian, or Whatever). So when I tell you I love men who wear nail polish, I’m not talking about a trend or a fetish. I’m talking about a signal. A conscious choice. A quiet act of self-acknowledgement … [Read more...] about The Rockford Files – Masc? Yes, Girl. Men Who Wear Nail Polish Turn Me On
Bartender of the month (April 2026)
One of the beauties of Ambush, which spans the Gulf South, lies in the chance to connect with bartenders from various states. This month, I am featuring Silas Wright, a bartender from the esteemed Roundup in Pensacola, Florida. I first encountered Silas at the bar’s Mardi Gras Extravaganza event in January. Raised in a military family, Silas lived in eight different … [Read more...] about Bartender of the month (April 2026)
The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is scheduled to roll Easter Sunday, April 5 at 4:30pm. The parade will consist of numerous carriages, walking groups and convertibles. The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBTQ+ community with ladies in gowns or summer suits with … [Read more...] about The 25th Annual Official Gay Easter Parade is ready to roll Easter Sunday at 4:30 p.m.
Under the Gaydar (April 2026 Event Calendar)
Spring is definitely in the air in New Orleans. It is festival season, Easter and a host of other celebrations. Here are just some of the hot events in April. 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 … [Read more...] about Under the Gaydar (April 2026 Event Calendar)
The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD
The Grinnell Singers Perform The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD Under the direction of John Rommereim Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 PM Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal) 2919 Saint Charles Avenue The event is free and open to the public. Considering Matthew Shepard is a Grammy-nominated three-part oratorio composed by Craig Hella … [Read more...] about The New Orleans Premiere of CONSIDERING MATTHEW SHEPARD
Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips named 2026 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips to Lead the Gay Easter Parade Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips have been named as Grand Marshals for the 2026 Gay Easter Parade. Both long-time French Quarter residents and celebrities, Palmquist and Phillips have strong ties to the queer community, having both worked in gay bars, both serving as royalty in Gay Carnival, both … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Palmquist and Felicia Phillips named 2026 Gay Easter Parade Grand Marshals
