It’s the holiday season and everything in NOLA is festive and gay. I love everything about this time of the year. Christmas is great, but that just heralds our next big season, Mardi Gras! Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like to be listed in the calendar, please email me at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
EVERYDAY
Happy Hour: The Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; 7 days a week from open until 9pm (7AM to 9PM). It’s $3 domestic beer and well drinks. $1 off everything else.
777 Happy Hour: Kajun’s Pub; 2556 St. Claude Ave.; 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Happy Hour: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 7 days a week from 8 a.m – 8 p.m.
Happy Hour: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (except Monday)
Happy Hour: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. $3 Well/domestics
Happy Hour: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Kajun’s Karaoke: Kajun’s Pub; 2556 St. Claude Ave.; Karaoke from 5 p.m. until.
Happy Hour: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (except Sunday)
Happy Hour: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; bargain prices starting with draft beer or Schnapps for only $1.50—plus six more specials. Weekdays: Noon – 7 p.m., Weekends: 10 a.m, – 6 p.m. | Boys dancin’ on the bar nightly 9 p.m. till close.
WEEKDAYS
Happy Hour: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Happy Hour: The Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
MONDAY
Martini Mondays: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; (all day) Tito’s and Deep Eddy martinis will be $3.
Service Industry Night: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; Open to close. $2.50 domestic beers; $3 well cocktails; $3.50 imported beer; $5.50 Tito’s; $6 Jameson.
Happy Hour All Night: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; Open to close. Well, domestic, and wine.
Mexican Monday: The 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; Open to close. $3 Coronas, $3 Cuervo Shots, 2 for 1 Margaritas
Primal Nights: Bacchanal Wine; 600 Poland Ave.; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $20 donation. Guest Chefs grill a personalized menu and the plate donations go to the charity of their choosing.
NOAGE & Stonewall Sports Walk/Run Club: Lafitte Greenway; 6:15 p.m. Join Stonewall Sports New Orleans and NOAGE starting at 6:30 p.m.. Meet for the walk/run at Bayou Beer Garden. The Stonewall Run Club joins every 3 weeks. This group is for ALL fitness levels, and you can go at your own pace. Whether that’s running, jogging, leisurely walking, or using a wheelchair or walker, this group is for you. If you are worried that you’ll be left behind, don’t worry; someone will walk with you. If you are the fastest person there, we’ll see you at the finish line. If you need assistance or have questions, call Jim at (504) 228-6778.
Karaoke Monday: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Enjoy happy hour prices all night long. Hosted by Denny with VJ Dollabill.
Lazy Susan Karaoke: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join bartender Mark and a revolving cast of drag queen hostesses for Lazy Susan Karaoke with music by DJ Lucius Riley. Mondays are a drag, so make them fabulous and sing the night away.
Underwear Night: The Eagle at the Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; starting at 9 p.m. The Eagle now is open EVERY Monday night. Happy Hour prices if you’re in your underwear. Doors open at 9 p.m. and No Cover.
Night of S.I.N.: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; from 9 p.m. till close. Get your S.I.N. (Service Industry Night) card from Ashlee to unlock Happy Hour prices every Monday night. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
Pool Tournament: Rawhide 2010; 740 Burgundy St.; 9:45 p.m. $2 PBR and $50 gift certificate for Rawhide
S.I.N.: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave.; 1 a.m – 4 a.m. 2 for 1 drinks.
TUESDAY
Tequila Tuesdays: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; (all day) Tequila drinks $5.
Tunes Tuesday: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; Open to close. Free Jukebox credits with a $4 drink purchase.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy: The AllWays Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m There’s no cover for this grown-up game show where everyone’s a winner! Just buy a drink from the bar & Tsarina Hellfire will give you a Bingo card. Each round winner gets a bucket of prizes including exclusive prints & a grand finale prize from Abita Brewing Company! Just for showing up you get to enjoy the free burlesque side of this unique game. Between every round, Lefty Lucy performs an improvised striptease to a song the crowd selects, removing only one item per round—don’t miss your chance to win the finale prize, and to see the tassels twirl!
Trivia: Cutter’s; 706 Franklin Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Join your host, bartender and local music legend Johnny Sketch. Join a trivia team or bring your own and test your knowledge across multiple categories to win an often odd and useful assortment of prizes!
Queens Against RuManity: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. Welcome to Queens Against Rumanity, a new game night at Kajun’s Pub with Laveau Contraire and some of her fabulous friends for a RuPaul’s Drag Race themed game of Cards Against Humanity! If you’ve never played, it’s a fill in the blank game where each player tries to come up with answers using cards with iconic drag race quotes on them. Join them for Queens Against Rumanity featuring live drag performances, fun prizes and drink specials.
Tito’s Tuesday: The Bourbon Pub; 801 St Ann St.; 8 p.m. – close. $5 Tito’s cocktails
Country Dance Lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 p.m. Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with the Big Easy Stompers from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:00 p.m. See the Men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Ave.; 8 p.m. Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Trivia Night: MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; Starts at 8 p.m. Every Tuesday at 8 you can join us for Who Wants A Dollar? Trivia! Free to Play. Plenty of Prizes. Tons of Fun. Teams of 1-6 welcome. Enjoy some killer drinks, amazing food from Woodies @ MRB, and out of this world trivia.
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar;740 Dauphine St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke. The winner gets a $25.00 bar tab. $5 Fireball.
Happy Hour All day and Night: 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Every week on Tuesday from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am the next day.
WEDNESDAY
Hump Day: Rawhide 2010; 740 Burgundy St.; 4 – 9 p.m. 2 for $4 wells, draft, and domestic beers.
Wine Night: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 5 p.m. – close. $15 bottles of wine.
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrollton Ave.; 5 p.m. Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar;542 N Rampart St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m..
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Wednesdays are Trivia with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
Show Tunes Night: The Bourbon Pub; 801 St Ann St.; 8 p.m.- Midnight
Wednesday Night Karaoke: Cru; 535 Franklin Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. Join Vanessa Carr Kennedy and the krewe at Cru NOLA – Raw & Bubble Bar for Wednesday night karaoke in the treehouse. Sing your heart out, enjoy some amazing cocktails, and get some food from the kitchen.
Video Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8:30 p.m. – midnight; The bar is doing Video Game Night starting at 9 p.m. Come and compete for prizes and Grab some Drinks.
Kafe Karaoke: Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – midnight. $25.00 Bar tab and Free Shots & Give-a-ways with Happy Hour All Day.
Oz Show Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 10:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; ChiChi Rodriquez and Dominique DeLorean.
THURSDAY
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Drag Race UK Viewing Party: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Mama Ru’s in search of the UK’s very first drag race superstar. Prepare for the ride of your life! Join us every Thursday for Rupaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 Viewing Party at Kajun’s Pub! Laveau Contraire has invited some of her best squirrel friends to come give insightful commentary, sickening drag numbers, and a healthy dose of SHADE. Don’t get left at the starting line! See you every Thursday at Kajun’s Pub for Rupaul’s Drag Race viewing on all 5 TV screens at 7pm!
Prime Time Trivia: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy trivia with great prizes with your host Honey Bee.
Retro Night: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; from 9 p.m. till close. The Hits of the 80’s and 90’s. $3 well vodka drinks and $4 Long Island iced teas. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia GiaVanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; Midnight. Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive 1st Place – $100 Cash • 2nd Place – $50 Bar tab
FRIDAY
Fireball Fridays: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; Open to close. $4 Fireball Shots.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beat The Clock; 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 9 p.m. Well Drinks: 5 PM – 6 PM $1.50, 6 PM – 7 PM $2.00, 7 PM – 8 PM $2.50, 8 PM – 9 PM $3.00
Take It Off Fridays: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 5 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Includes $2.50 domestic beers and $3 well drinks from 5 – 9 p.m.; $15 drink and drown from 9 – 11 p.m. all well cocktails; and Underwear Party with free well. Cocktails for those who strip down to their underwear from midnight to 12:30 a.m.
New Meat Dance Contest: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. Amateurs and pros compete to win cash prizes ($100 winner, $200 if on the first attempt). Open call; guys register with ID (21+) by 9 p.m. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
Music of Senator Ken: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music with Senator Ken playing all your favorites.
Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8-10 p.m. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the striptease. Music by The Delta Revues; burlesque by Andrea Louise Duhe´ (Ooops C.) Cherry Brown and special guests. Doors: 7:00pm; Show: 8:00pm; Cover: $10.
Jock Night: The Eagle at the Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave; 9 p.m. Happy hour prices for wearing a jock or singlet.
Misc4Misc: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. Enjoy this wonderfully weird drag show hosted every week by Apostrophe. Cover is $5.
Play Girlz: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. Drag show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests.
Late Night Happy Hour: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Executive Chef Marlon Alexander and sushi & vegan Chef Kelseay Dukae serve delicious drink specials and amazing food during late night happy hours. Come chill out in the iconic courtyard.
SATURDAY
Queer Meditation: Mid City Zen; 3248 Castiglione St.; 10:30 a.m. A queer and trans centered meditation group meeting regularly on Saturday mornings. Open to all LGBTIQ+ people, and all folks interested in holding and sharing an intentionally queer-centering mindful space. Join for a sit, breathe, notice, rest; to cultivate presence and kindness together. Free/by donation.
Burlesque Brunch: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin Ave.; Join the incomparable Angie Z and friends for a boozy, burlesque brunch every Saturday from 11-3pm. For reservations, go to www.opentable.com.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Beer Bash: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. $10 pitchers of beer, $9 pitchers of Miller Light draft (upstairs only)
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 4-7 p.m. Sing along with your favorite songs with talented piano player Trey Ming.
Drag Dingo: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Catch ChiChi Rodriquez, Persana Shoulders for Drag Bingo! 11 games of Bingo, 11 chances to win prizes! All the fun starts at 6 pm and goes till 8 pm in the upstairs bar with your favorite bottom, Jake, slinging drinks for you all night long!
Music of Vanessa Carr Kennedy; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy songstress Vanessa as she sings some of the top hits of yesterday and today.
Divas R Us; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. This wonderful drag show directed by Monica Sinclaire Kennedy includes special guest stars.
Late Night Happy Hour: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Executive Chef Marlon Alexander and sushi & vegan Chef Kelseay Dukae serve delicious drink specials and amazing food during late night happy hours. Come chill out in the iconic courtyard.
SUNDAY
Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin St.; 11 a.m. Vanessa Carr presents Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch featuring Chef Marlon Alexander’s amazing menu and the phenomenal talents of Vanessa Carr Kennedy and Friends! For tickets, go to www.crunola.com
Bottomless Mimosas: Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 4 p.m. Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
Happy Hour: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. $3.75 well drinks and domestic beer.
The Half Assed-Straight Boys: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 3 – 5 p.m.
Beer Bash: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. $10 pitchers of beer, $9 pitchers of Miller Light draft (upstairs only)
Happy Hour/ Drink Til You Drop: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Drink Til You Drop $12 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Original Trash Disco: Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4-10 p.m. Includes the original napkin toss and the best music videos to sing along with.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 p.m. This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Divas at the Dive: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave; 5 p.m. Vanessa Carr LIve. 6:30 p.m. Drag Karaoke. 8 p.m. Audience Karaoke
Drink and Drown: 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Unlimited well drinks, Bud Light and Miller Lite draft $10
Sinful Sunday: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Drink & Drown, $15 well drinks or top shelf & bottled beer $25 – includes free burger cookout.
Drag Dingo: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Catch ChiChi Rodriquez, Persana Shoulders for Drag Bingo! 11 games of Bingo, 11 chances to win prizes! All the fun starts at 6 pm till 8 pm in the upstairs bar with your favorite bottom, Jake, slinging drinks for you all night long.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Drink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
Zingo!: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Play for free to win prizes or bar tabs. Late night: The Barry Bareass Booty Contest, $50 cash prize. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
You Better Sing Karaoke: GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Join DJ Dereesha as he plays Karaoke.
Sunday Swing: The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; starts at 8 p.m. Every Sunday, local swing dance instructors offer a community class from 8-9pm. From 9 till midnight there is live, local music and social dancing! There is NO cover, but a one drink minimum is required per set.
Jock Night: The Eagle at the Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave; 9 p.m. Happy hour prices for wearing a jock or singlet.
Oz Show Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; ChiChi Rodriquez and Dominique DeLorean.
Special Events
THROUGH Sat 12/28
Miracle on Fulton Street; Harrah’s New Orleans; 228 Poydras St. Starts at 5:30 p.m each evening. Guests enter through an exciting new illuminated entryway into a canopy of holiday lights and trees. Experience a winter wonderland with daily “snow” fall every hour. Strike a pose in front of the new 30-foot Christmas Tree in the Fulton Street circle and the elaborate gingerbread display in Harrah’s Hotel Lobby.
Through MON 12/30
Audubon Zoo Lights: Audubon Zoo; 6500 Magazine St.; Audubon Nature Institute and Children’s Hospital New Orleans partner to transform Audubon Zoo into a glowing wonderland! Enjoy an exciting array of animal-themed light displays, and nightly live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased on Audubon’s website or at the Zoo Front Gate. For more information, please visit https://www.audubonzoolights.org/ December 19-23, 26-30, 6 – 9pm
Tuesday 12/17–Sunday 12/22
A Christmas Story – The Musical: The Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St. A Christmas Story, The Musicalbrings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life. Performance schedule: Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets startat $30 and can be purchased at BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (800) 982-2787 or at the Saenger Theatre Box Office.
Tuesday 12/17
PFLAG and St. Anna’s Painting with A Purpose: Painting with A Twist: 4931 W. Esplanade Ave. Suite D; 7 – 10 p.m. Paint.Sip.Support.Repeat! Artists will help you create the characteristic New Orleans “Glowing Shotgun” on the surface (wood or canvas) of your choice! It’s BYOB and snacks are definitely welcomed! Winter Queen III of New Orleans Andrea Sabillon Halstead is hosting this fundraiser as part of her reign for Winter Wonderland 8. To register and for more information, go to https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/metairie/event/2173339/.
Crossing’s Holiday Party and Toy Drive: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7 – 11 p.m. Join The Crossing as they celebrate the season! Don your gay apparel and come celebrate at Crossing. There will be an Ugly Sweater contest; Free Buffet; Festive Cocktails and Christmas Music & Videos! Doors open at 7 p.m. They will also have a Weeklong Toy Drive. Bring an unwrapped gift for a child and receive a free well drink through December 17.
Wednesday 12/18
NOAGE Ugly Sweater Holiday Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join NOAGE for a holiday potluck at St. Anna’s Episcopal Church! If you are able, please bring a dish. We’ll need main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, and beverages. Ugly Sweater contest returns! The person with the ugliest Christmas sweater will get a special prize, so do your worst! The potluck is in the back of the Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) PLEASE ENTER FROM THE BACK DOOR; the front door remains locked at all times. There is limited parking and an accessible ramp on the Marais Street side of the building. Please consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry.
The Disco Ball Variety Show: The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. Looking to express yourself in a safe space in front of an audience with other fabulous creative talented humans?! Come on down to The Disco Ball Variety Review, where only your imagination is the limit! Let’s see what you’ve got! Can you juggle, tell a joke, sing a song, breathe fire, lip sync, recite a poem? This is a very open-minded mic night. At the end of the evening, Sunshine Edae and guest judges will choose the most captivating, eccentric, and compelling performer who will win a SWIM CLUB MEMBERSHIP! Be sure to email eventsandsales@thedrifterhotel.com to sign up in advance if you plan on performing! Free entry // 21+.
Oz Christmas Party: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Everyone is invited to the OZ NEW ORLEANS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY! Join them for food, drink, friends, and holiday cheer from 8-10pm, followed by the annual Christmas Show at 10:00pm starring The Cast of Oz Entertainment. Hosted by: Persana Shoulders. Admittance is an unwrapped toy for a child in need!
Thursday 12/19
Gulf South LGBT Chamber Holiday Party: 810 Ursulines Ave.; 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Let’s toast to another fantastic year at our annual Holiday Party! Sip, savor, and mingle with your fellow Gulf South LGBT Chamber Members, Corporate Sponsors, & Community Leaders for a fun evening of networking, recapping 2019 Chamber highlights, and spreading some holiday cheer! Tickets include complimentary beer, wine, cocktails, hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. For tickets, go to www.gulfsouthchamber.chambermaster.com.
A Very Merry Holiday Kirtan and Holiday Party: Swan River Yoga Arabi Community Center; 7011 St. Claude Ave. #213; 6 – 9 p.m. Join Swan Yoga for cookies, eggnog, singing, card-making, and lots of holiday spirit! 6 pm: Yoga Class 7:30 pm: Free food, Kirtan, cookies, and more. This event is 100% by donation. All proceeds from the evening will go to support the St. Bernard Community Center. $10 suggested donation, but no one will be turned away.
Talk To The Hand! 3rd Thursdays Totally ‘90s/00’s: GrandPre’s 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. Join the fun at GrandPre’s for their monthly Third Thursday Totally ‘90s (and early ‘00s) Dance Party! It’s gonna be a retrolicious rewind. No cover!
The Untitled Drag Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. In this [untitled drag show] some of New Orleans’ most capable drag artists will explore deeper into the realm of drag as art. This monthly showcase is hosted by Siren and the December edition will feature works by: Franky, Candy Snatch, Analia XO. Virginia Slimjim & Ginny Peck. Doors at 10. Show at 11. $10 admission at the door.
Friday 12/20–Tuesday 12/31
NOLA Christmas Fest; Morial Convention Center; 900 Convention Center Blvd.; The closest you can get to a winter wonderland in southeast Louisiana. Indoor ice skating, ice slides, rides, inflatables, Santa and family fun! For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com.
Friday 12/20
Sketch The Halls – A Holiday Sketch Celebration: Southern Rep Theatre; 2541 Bayou Rd.; 9:30 – 10:30 p.m. Sketch the halls with laughs a plenty! Join Southern Rep for some holiday-themed sketch comedy following Mandatory Merriment. Admission is $5. Brought to you by the writers and producers of Just This Once and Morphed Comedy.
Saturday 12/21
Happy Holigays Market: The LGBT Community Center; 2727 S. Broad St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Please join the center for an afternoon of hot cocoa or coffee, a holiGAY photo scene, musical performances, amazing friends from our community who will be selling their creations, and much more!
Drag Queen Story Hour: Alvar Library; 913 Alvar St.: 1 p.m. Come listen to the talented Vanessa Carr Kennedy and friends read stories. Open to all families, caregivers, and children of all ages.
No Lye Comedy present Melanated Mischief: Hi Ho Lounge; 2239 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m.The most melanted fun you will have all week! They’re back for another round of all black, all funny and all femme stand up! Hosted by Tash Riley and headlined by Keeda with a Q! Featuring: Ashleigh Branch, Saya Meads, Tekesha Fairley and Nita Cherise. They’ll take your money at the door. Pay whatcha wanna and help the ladies of No Lye Comedy take over the world in 2020. Doors at 8 and show at 8:30 SHARP.
Twist of Lime Christmas Party: Twist of Lime; 2820 Lime St.; starts at 9 p.m. A fun and festive, friends & family of The Twist Of Lime Christmas Party! Live performances from The Tomb Of Nick Cage & Cain! Plus a special acoustic set between bands by Dustin Cole! Hosted by the ugliest voice in radio, Chaos, of The Roux on Alt 92.3! Tune in every Sunday from 9-10pm for your weekly dose of local New Orleans rock! Santa Clause will also be on hand checking his list and posing for pics. 21+ to enter.
It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 10 p.m. Come out and catch this exciting drag show starring Moanalot Fontaine and special guests.
Hit It – Milk N’ Cookies: Secret French Quarter Location; 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. Season’s Breedings! This Ho-liday season HIT IT brings you our 2nd annual XXXmas party featuring not ONE but TWO dirty Santas ready to blast off to the North Hole! Clothes check will be at the door so you can strip down to your sexy underwear, jock, elf outfit, panties, or just go ahead and show off those jingle bells, anything goes! Updated dark room with slings from our sponsor JimSupport \\ sexy beats by Tyler Cross // Poppers from Double Scorpio. They’re taking this sleigh ride underground, you must be on the list! Purchase a ticket for entry https://hit-it.ticketleap.com/milk-n-cookies. Keep up with all HIT IT events and get early discount codes for upcoming parties! email hititparty@gmail.com. 21+ ID required for entry
Dirty Dime Peepshow: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. The most outlandish burlesque show in all of New Orleans, produced by Bella Blue and hosted by Ben Wisdom. The corps cast consists of The Lady Lucerne, Tarah Cards, Bella Blue, and more. This isn’t another classic burlesque show! 11pm doors. Midnight show. $15 cover at the door.
Sunday 12/22
Caroling in Jackson Square: Jackson Square; 700 Decatur St.; 7 – 9 p.m. A holiday tradition that has been going on since 1946, Christmas Caroling in Jackson Square is a joyful, fun experience. Jackson Square is illuminated by hundreds of candles held by singers, crooning Christmas favorites. Free and open to all. Candles and song sheets are provided. The gates to Jackson Square open at 6:30 p.m. and the caroling begins at 7:00. Those who plan to attend and participate are strongly advised to arrive early.
A Drag Queen Christmas – The Naughty Tour; The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 7 p.m. A Drag Queen Christmas – The Naughty Tour. It’s a magical (and hilarious) evening of holiday performances featuring contestants from the reality television show on VH1. All ages welcome. Warning – adult content. Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm. For more information or tickets, go to www.fillmorenola.com.
Thursday 12/26
Hush: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come enjoy this monthly Queer Weird Dance Party.
Friday 12/26
Big Easy Sisters Beer Bust: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Enjoy post Xmas Beer Bust w/ your BIG EASY SISTERS. $5 buy in w/ $1 refills from 9PM til Midnight. All proceeds benefit local charities.
