NOLA is one of the most unique places during the holiday season. No one dons our best gay apparel better than our city. As we approach Thanksgiving, there are so many reasons to give thanks. The fact that we have so many incredible festivals and events are just one of the many reasons. If you cannot find something to do in this city, than you are just not trying. 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
Tuesday 11/19
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! That’s what you will be doing at this Painting with a Purpose fundraiser! The artists will help you create a New Orleans “Glowing Shotgun”! It’s BYOB and snacks are definitely welcomed! Winter Queen III of New Orleans Andrea Sabillon Halstead hosts 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/.
Trixxie Carr Presents: herself! In New Orleans: The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 – 10:30pm. trixxie carr is a musician, drag queen and multimedia artist who plays with iconography and myth. Her politically subversive drag created a shockwave in San Francisco. trixxie carr presents: herSELF is an exploration of issues happening within our subculture scenes as well as the mainstream. For tickets go to www.neworleans.boldtypetickets.com.
Wednesday 11/20
2nd Annual Trans March of Resilience: St. Philip St. and Claiborne Ave.; 1-5pm. NOLA Trans March of Resilience is not only a rally and demonstration, but also a revolutionary movement. NOLA Trans March of Resilience welcomes everyone to join us in this march for Justice, Equity and Liberation. Join us as we REMEMBER our loved ones and community members who have transitioned to ancestor; stand in solidarity and RESISTANCE against the hate, social injustice and inequality faced by Trans, Non-binary and Gender Non-conforming individuals; and honor our RESILIENCE as commUnity. Issues such as the unsolved cases in our own city; hate violence, specifically against Trans Women and People of Color, and the lack of official concern; oppressive healthcare policies, media misgendering, financial and housing insecurity; police brutality, workplace policies and employment discrimination, and the lack of resources for Trans, Non-binary and Gender Non-conforming Youth and Elders, are just some of the concerns being voiced upon in this year’s March. nvironment for everyone.
PFLAG and St. Anna’s Painting with A Purpose: Painting with A Twist: 4931 W. Esplanade Ave. Suite D; 7 – 10pm. Paint. Sip. Support. Repeat! That’s what you will be doing at this Painting with a Purpose fundraiser! The artists will help you create a New Orleans “Glowing Shotgun”! It’s BYOB and snacks are definitely welcomed! Winter Queen III of New Orleans Andrea Sabillon Halstead hosts 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/.
NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. An early Thanksgiving meal with our “chosen family!” Come to eat, network, and make new friends! Adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, and beverages). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. 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.
Thursday 11/21 –
Friday 11/22
Dede Onassis is Patti Lupone at Les Mouches: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. both days. Drag Queen Chanteuse, Dede Onassis, recreates the iconic cabaret act – Patti LuPone at Les Mouches. Catch this exciting show in its World Premier before the show goes on the road! In 1979, Evita was the hit of Broadway. For 27 weeks, its 30-year-old star, Patti LuPone had another project in the works. After the Saturday night show, she would don a white tuxedo and run across town to the nightclub Les Mouches. There, she would work a 70-minute cabaret act starting around 12:30 am, featuring Broadway belting, original compositions, and covers of Bob Dylan, Patti Smith, Dusty Springfield, and more. Fans of the show included Andy Warhol and Stephen Sondheim, and Les Mouches’ showroom was consistently packed. Directed by Kate Kuen. For tickets, go to www.neworleans.boldtypetickets.com.
Thursday 11/21
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!
Friday 11/22
Petronius at Chef Ron’s Gumbo Shop: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Shop; 2309 N. Causeway Blvd.; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come to Chef Ron’s and have a delicious meal all while supporting the Krewe of Petronius! Chef Ron has won many awards for his delicious delicacies all while supporting the LGBT community as much as he can. On November 22, he is graciously donating a portion of profits to the Krewe of Petronius! Make it to the restaurant, dine in or take out and support the community!
French Market Tree Lighting Ceremony: French Market; 6 – 7 p.m. Ring in the holidays with the French Market’s annual Tree Lighting Ceremony! Enjoy a performance by the Heritage School of Music and the Tree Lighting Ceremony immediately followed by a fireworks display presented by Holiday New Orleans Style and New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation. This event is free and open to the public.
NOAGE Gala – NOAGE in the Enchanted Wood: Cajun Ballroom at the Audubon Zoo; 6500 Magazine Street; 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Join NOAGE for an evening of beauties, beasts, and enchantment at Audubon Nature Institute’s Cajun Ballroom! The theme of the Fifth Annual NOAGE Gala will be “NOAGE in the Enchanted Wood.” The event will feature live entertainment, an open bar, delicious food, a silent auction, and the presentation of the 2019 NOAGE Trailblazer Awards. Suggested attire is fairy tale fabulous! SPECIAL PRIZE FOR BEST COSTUME!!! (Dressy casual is OK too!) NOAGE is committed to providing excellent services and advocacy for LGBT older adults in the New Orleans Metro Area, ensuring that they can live their best lives possible, with the dignity, respect, and good health that they deserve. NOAGE is also seeking sponsors for the event, and items for the silent auction. To become a sponsor, or if you would like to donate to the silent auction, please email us at info@noagenola.org. To purchase tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Saturday 11/23
Gobble Til Ya Wobble Friendsgiving Drag Brunch: Nole Restaurant; 2001 St. Charles Ave.; 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. $55 ALL INCLUSIVE – Bottomless Mimosas and House Margaritas as well as Brunch Buffet full of delicious selections – FREE Valet Parking. Limited Seating. Prepare yourself to dance and sing along with the most Fabulous NOLA Drag Queens.
BES Bingo: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. This is the final Big Easy Sisters bingo of the year. Come win stuff. The proceeds benefit local charities.
Poppy’s Drag Queen Brunch: Southern Rep Theatre; 2541 Bayou Rd.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Join Poppy Tooker for brunch and beverages and learn a bit about the history of Drag Queen Brunch in New Orleans as glamorous drag queens Starr Alexander, Laveau Contraire, Gayle King Kong, and Lana O’Day grace the Sanctuary Stage. Dine on a delicious brunch buffet including fried green tomatoes, eggs, grits and BBQ shrimp or cochon de lait, french toast, and more from The Ruby Slipper Cafe. Tickets include brunch, performances, coffee and two drinks. A cash bar and drink specials will also be available. All ages are welcome. All proceeds support Southern Rep Theatre. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Breakout Presents 5th Annual Trans Day of Remembrance Resistance and Resilience: Parish Hall; 2533 Columbus St.: 12 – 5 p.m. Performers, vendors, food and much more.
New Orleans Pride Pub Crawl: French Quarter starting location TBD; starts at 7 p.m. New Orleans Pride hosts its 9th Annual Pub Crawl. The crawl is open to the first 100 participants. $20 includes a limited edition 2019 New Orleans Pride bandana, free shots/ drinks and give-a-ways at up to 8 bars*. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! Come decked out in your favorite color (or the whole rainbow) and you can win extras! Starting location is TBD. Please arrive before 7:00PM to find out the official route.
Glamarama with Lenny Zenith & Pop Combo: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 10 p.m. Break out your bell-bottoms and platform shoes once again on November 23! Seventies tribute band Glamarama takes you back in time to the early, influential glam rock era with the music of David Bowie, T-Rex, Roxy Music, Alice Cooper, Sweet, and more. Lenny Zenith & Pop Combo, a classic power-pop band with a tough indie edge, opens. General admission $15 at the door; reserved Seating $25 call (504) 416-4251.
Sunday 11/24
Pre-Thanksgiving Dinner: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Pre-Thanksgiving meal from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Holiday foods and fun for the community. The Corner Pocket will supply food. Guests are welcome to bring a dish too. Afterwards, stick around for Zingo!, boys dancin’ on the bar, and The Barry Bareass Booty Show.
Tuesday 11/26
Holiday Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: The Ritz Carlton; 921 Canal St.; 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hotel guests and locals are invited to a complimentary ribbon cutting reception in our festive lobby. Join the hotel as they unveil the hotel’s ornate holiday decorations, including the centerpiece: a larger-than-life replica of the Canal Street streetcar covered entirely in gingerbread and other confections. A new cast of notable New Orleans personalities will be depicted as passengers! Enjoy holiday refreshments as well as appearances from Papa Noel and the Victory Belles.
Riverwalk’s Tree Lighting Ceremony: The Outlet Collection at the Riverwalk; 500 Port of New Orleans Pl.; 5 – 6:30 p.m. Take in the lights and seasonal splendor as we light up downtown New Orleans with a beautifully decorated 50-foot tree standing tall on the corner of Julia Street and Convention Center Boulevard. Guests can enjoy live music from the Riverwalk Jazz Band, complimentary popcorn, kid-friendly beverage samples from Nola Christmas Fest, face painting and more!
Canal Street Lighting Ceremony: The Astor Crown Plaza; 739 Canal St.; 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Downtown Development District & the Astor Crowne Plaza would like to welcome everyone to join us as we “flip the switch” at 5:30pm, turning on more than 1 million twinkling lights on historic Canal Street. The Voices of Peter Claver and a special visit from Santa Claus will accentuate this year’s event! Kids who bring an unwrapped toy can join Santa and decorate holiday cookies.
Thursday 11/28
112th NOAC Turkey Day Race: City Park; 5 Victory Avenue; 7 – 11 a.m. Proceeds benefit Spina Bifida Louisiana. The course starts at Tad Gormley Stadium and follows a 5 Mile path that winds through City Park, finishing on the stadium’s track. Register online in advance to save $$$, guarantee your participant shirt, and avoid race day lines. Runners and walkers of all speeds and abilities are welcome to participate. Further event details are available at runNOTC.org.
Thanksgiving Potluck, Happy Hour and Saints: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; starting at 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day potluck November 28, 2019, from 4-6PM (while supplies last). Bar foods and snacks, plus holiday surprises. The community is welcome to bring a dish too. Happy Hour from til 9PM. Stay late and watch the Saints. Kickoff 7:20 p.m. Free shots when the Saints score a TD!
Friday 11/29 –
Saturday 12/28
Miracle on Fulton Street; Harrah’s New Orleans; 228 Poydras St. Starts at 5:30 p.m each evening. Guests will enter through an exciting new illuminated entryway into a beautiful canopy of holiday lights and trees. Experience a winter wonderland with daily “snow” fall every hour. Bring the whole family and dance to live music and purchase your photo with Santa on Friday and Saturday nights.
Friday 11/29 –
Monday 12/30
Audubon Zoo Lights: Audubon Zoo; 6500 Magazine St.; For the second year, Audubon Nature Institute and Children’s Hospital New Orleans have partnered to create a holiday tradition that transforms Audubon Zoo into a WILD, glowing wonderland! The whole family will enjoy an exciting array of animal-themed light displays, and nightly live entertainment. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Audubon’s website or at the Zoo Front Gate. For more information, please visit https://www.audubonzoolights.org/ Dates and Time: November 29-30; December 1, 6-8, 12-15, 19-23, 26-30 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday 11/29
Black Friday Dark Christmas Market Art Sale: Bratz Y’all; 617 Piety St.; 11:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Join Bratz Y’all for a German Style Christmas Market that has a unique twist. There will be artists and craftspeople selling amazing one of a kind pieces and wares, which make perfect gifts. The Krewe will also have lots of Krampus items you can purchase before the big December parade. Stop by, say hi to the Krewe, and get a start on your holiday shopping.
5th Friday Beer Bust: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.ml – 12 a.m. This used to be the Lords of Leather’s filth Friday Beer Bust but they are “well behaved” now. A $5 buy-in gets all-you-can-drink from 9 – 10 pm, then $1 refills from 10 – midnight. And your donation goes to their Bal Masque XXXVII to be held Sunday February 23, 2020.
Saturday 11/30
Onesie Bar Crawl: B.B. King’s Blues Club; 1104 Decatur St.; starts at 6 p.m. Early bird tickets are $19.99 or just $17.99 each for groups of 4! Sign up at: welovepubcrawls.com/. 21+ Event, Rain or Shine. This is a ticketed event, and tickets are required to enjoy the benefits of the crawl. Wristbands will be checked at all venues. Follow the Facebook event page for updates on venues as they are announced! Questions: welovepubcrawls.com/contactus. Registration Venue: BB Kings Blues Club. Venues: Minimum of 5, all a short walk – no transport needed!
Horsefeathers! By Precious Ephemera: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Avant-garde performances from Cabaret and Circus All-Stars who have been making waves in the Crescent City and beyond, Puppeteering Pandora Gastelum (Mudlark Theater), Quadripara-Legal Ladee Lucerne (Smash/Catharsis), Adventuring Alexander the Great (Boiz of Austin), High Priestess Rev. Mother Flash (NYC), Judy Reagan – She’s Good!, Up and Coming Showponies: The Darling & Wontonya Dumpling and a never-before seen finale that’s sure to capsize your vessel from Louisiana’s own breakdancing showstopper; He’s 10,000 Leagues of one Extraordinary Gentleman Phathoms Deep. Tickets are $18 ($15 Advance Online) A portion of proceeds supports The Inherently Valid Fund. For tickets to this event visit www.bestofneworleans.com/horsefeathers.
Lords of Leather American Bandstand – C_untry!: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. It’s the Lords of Leather annual Drag Show! Enjoy a mix of songs by big women with big hair!
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 – Dad: Cutters; 706 Franklin Ave,; 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. One last chance to get STUFFED as this edition of HIT IT celebrates all things Daddy! that seductive confidence, silver foxiness, and those over 40 skillz that keep us hungry for more. Hosted by: FatsyCline Drag – GAA Kinkster of the Year, Ross Ransom – Mr. Nude Orleans , Elyse DaBeast – Mx. Phoenix 2019 with special guest Meester Alvarez (SD). Advanced tickets encouraged https://hit-it.ticketleap.com/dad/. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to NOAGE (New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders).
Sunday 12/1
Drag Brunch: Pythian Market; 234 Loyola Ave.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join the Pythian for their Monthly Drag Brunch. Performers include: TAZE-YA BALLZ, and the ladies of Va Va Voom.
Winter Wonderland VIII for Pflag and St. Anna’s: Capulet; 3014 Dauphine St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Winter Queen III Andrea Sabillon Halstead and Winter King III Jeffrey Palmquist, along with Misti and Catherine Gaither, invite you to Winter Wonderland VIII. VIP tickets are on sale Now and Sponsorship Levels are available. Contact Misti 504-292-3983 or at mistimichelleates@gmail.com for info.
Wednesday 12/4
2020 Miss Gay New Orleans USofA: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 11:30 p.m. Miss Gay New Orleans USofA an official preliminary pageant to Miss Gay Louisiana USofA. Louisiana USofA preliminary pageants are open to all. This means anyone that does not live in Louisiana may enter as long as they meet the requirements of USofA regulations. When they qualify at a city/area preliminary they must attend and compete at Miss Gay Louisiana USofA. Hosted by Persana Shoulders. For more information, go to www.persanashoulders.com.
Crescent City Leathermen Board Meeting: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m.Meeting is open to the Public.
Thursday 12/5
Fashion Battle Royale The Sequel: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Fashion Battle Royale THE SEQUEL! Is hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Olive It and DJ Faeriegothmother. Come EARLY to sign up for the Fashion Battle Competition. and Dance the Night away and show off your looks. Categories: Spirit of The Forest: GIve us Fae Faries Tree Ent, Forrest Fantasy Earthly spirit. Drark Crystal .Green Green Greeeens Cyber Punk: Futuristic, Hologram, Electric, Neon Lights, Borg, Blade Runner Death Horror Master: Blood , Gore, Zombie, Guts, Hell Raiser. Cover $10.
Friday 12/6
Stonewall Sports First Friday Happy Hour: Phillip’s Bar and Restaurant; 733 Cherokee St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Join fellow Stonewallers for a monthly happy hour on the first Friday of every month at Phillip’s Bar, one of our Stonewall Sports New Orleans Sponsors.
Saturday 12/7
Running of the Santas: Apres and Generations Hall; 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. Running of the Santas returns to the Warehouse District for an unbelievable day of events! VIP gets Open Bar at Generations Hall/The Metropolitan! A HUGE outdoor party with drink specials and GREAT Music! Doors open at 3PM at Apres Lounge at 7:00PM , the Santas will “RUN”(stumble) a few short blocks down Fulton from the “South Pole” (Apres) to the “North Pole” (Generations Hall) costume contest at 8:00pm! You can avoid ticketing fees. Purchase your tickets (cash only) at The Corporation. 931 S. Peters Street. Tickets are available on www.eventbrite.com.
Art Against Aids – The Red Ribbon Gala: Club 44; 101 Lasalle St.: 7-11pm. Come to Art Against AIDS, now known as The Ribbon Gala and a chance for you to come decked out to support those living with HIV and AIDS. Come enjoy festive entertainment and more than 200 auction items. Shop in the holiday boutique named in honor of Larry Mercier. An open bar and food is included in the price. Parking is free for the first 200 people. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Queer bar Shopping Network: Grandpre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. The Krewe of Amon-Ra hosts their holiday show.
Beer and Gear Night: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Hosted by Crescent City Leathermen on the patio. Keg Beer – $5 buy in, $1 refills; Jell-o Shots – $1 ea/6 for $5. Gear themed nights – appropriate gear encouraged. Second cup or jello shot free if wearing the gear theme. December’s gear theme is a HATS & GLOVES. Wear your best hat & glove outfit and come have a drink!
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.
