Let’s get Decadent! It is Southern Decadence in NOLA and it is like an adult Pride. There are so many events happening this month, many in conjunction with the Decadence celebration. Here are just some of the hot events in August. 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; 7 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 7:00 PM at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo, through August 25. (In September, the start time will revert back to 6:00PM.) They start walking promptly at 7:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
· Cooking with Monica: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Come enjoy delicious food cooked by Monica every Monday at 5 p.m. and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2 a.m.
· Monday Night Madness Pool Tournament: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
· Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
· Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Monday night.
· LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
· Sing-A-Long Karaoke with DJ Slay: Flip Side Bar and Patio; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 7 – 11 p.m.
· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8–11 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
· Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8–10pm. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· B-Bob’s Gay Bar Bingo: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 8:30 & 10pm. Hosted by Champagne Munroe, come out for fun & great prizes.
· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
· Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
· No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Men At The Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join the Four for an evening of gogo dancing!
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
· Queen’s Karaoke: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
· Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose from over 30,000 songs.
· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Karaoke Night; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Cassini starting at 10 p.m.
· So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.
Friday:
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. A modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap: 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of history and celebration of the city while you enjoy cocktails and food. Please let us know if you are celebrating a special event. 7pm doors. 8pm showtime. $20 cover. Tickets are at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
· Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m. Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show in the Warehouse District. The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged.
· Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. The hottest drag show in the capital city! Get ready to be dazzled by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing!
· Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease.
· Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
· The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
· Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GOGOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!
· Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 11:59 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
Saturday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy Drag performances and brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers : Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes.
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans’ newest show – Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
· Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
· Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
· Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans; 12–3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 2-5 p.m. Writing Across the Rainbow is our monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, from how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world! Publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith hosts. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc.
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 3 – 5 p.m. Come see Vanessa Carr Kennedy sing your favorite songs.
· Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
· The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.
· Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Felicia Phillips hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new and exciting show each week. From classic strip tease, to circus acts, to comedy Queens, Minx Burlesque has something to please and tease every audience member. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with gogo boys. 11 games, no cover.
· The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show filled with costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
8/1
· Patrick Slattery Art Opening: Sullivan Gallery; 3825 Magazine St., New Orleans; 5–8pm. Come and check out Slattery’s newest oil on canvas works. The exhibition runs through September 27.
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. Pinky DeVille & friends present a showcase of burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
· Eureeka Starfish’s Monthly Open Talent Night: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8pm. Hosted by Eureka, come out to this fun show where contestants vie for first and second place.
· Ladies First Comedy Open Mic Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans; 8:30pm. Ladies First is a comedy open mic that gives femme comics the spotlight they deserve! We also welcome dance, drag, and burlesque performers to bring their work in progress performance pieces to the show! WIP acts must be booked in advance, so to run an act at the mic please reach out to us on Instagram at @improv.party. Admission is free but rsvp at eventbrite.com to reserve your space.
· NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9pm-midnight. Mix and mingle with NOLA Pups and Handlers club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
· Bodice Rippers Burlesque: Red, White and Royal Blue: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A Burlesque Show and Book Club in One. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Tears & Tassels: An Emo Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tears & Tassels is your emo cabaret dream—moody burlesque and your fav throwbacks. It was never a phase! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
8/2
· NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285).
· White Linen Night: Downtown Arts District; 300 – 600 Block of Julia St., New Orleans; 5–10pm. Guests are strongly encouraged to don their white linen while strolling the district, visit the galleries, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, and art-centered street activations. Each gallery will present new exhibitions. In addition to the Julia Street block party event, member galleries and businesses off-Julia will also welcome guests, and The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) and The Ogden Museum of Southern Art will also open their doors and unveil new exhibitions including solo surveys and juried open calls of artists from the region.
· Stripper-aoke: The Original NiteCap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. Happy Hour from 6pm – 8pm; Karaoke and dancing starts at 8pm; $10 cover. Advance tickets: https://stripperaoke.eventbrite.com. Join us for the wildest collision of karaoke and striptease this side of Bourbon Street. At Stripper-aoke, anything can happen—because when you grab the mic, our dancers commit to the bit. Featuring DJ Alley Cat as your KJ for this night of totally questionable song choices.
· Mystic Krewe of Apollo Night of Stars Fundraiser: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8pm. Drag entertainment, fun, games and prizes. Hosted by Miss Apollo 2024 Austrailyah Davenport and supporting the artistic and charitable endeavors of the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans. Cover is just $5 payable at the door.
· Miss Gay Gulf Coast & American Femme: Le Petit Theater; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans; 6pm. Step into **Queen of the Night**, a celebration of excellence in drag pageantry to crown the first Miss Gay Gulf Coast America and Miss Gay Gulf Coast Femme. This event honors the reigning royalty of 2025: Naomi St. James – Miss Gay America Femme 2025; Ivy Dripp – Miss Gay America 2025
· DJ Kerry Colby – RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Splash Nightclub welcomes RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 10 Superstar Kerri Colby to the DJ decks! Join us for some sickening performances by Kerri Colby herself. Upgrade to VIP for exclusive access to the VIP Lounge and a chance to meet Kerri Colby up close! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Jorgeous of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10 All Stars: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. Jorgeous of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 10 will be performing live at B-Bob’s with fierce lip-syncs, jaw-dropping dance moves, and all-around fabulousness.
8/3
· Brilliant Bazaar 2nd Annual Community Rummage Sale Benefitting SD53: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields, New Orleans; 9am–2pm. Join us at the Phoenix for the Brilliant Bazaar! Got some treasures at home you’re looking to donate? Gotta make room in your costume closet? Donate them! Featuring a delicious food Pop Up by “Soul of NOLA”! Donation drop off: 7-9am at the Phoenix! Sale: 9am to 2pm All items left over at the end of the day will be donated to local charity thrift stores!
· Willie’s Southern Decadence Supper: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 4–8pm. Come grab a plate in support of Southern Decadence. All food prepared by Master Chef and SD Grand Marshal Willie Mackie. Proceeds to help produce this year’s parade. Come hungry and leave happy.
· The Great Apollo Bake Off & Sale: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 5pm. Contestants arrive by 5:00pm with judging at 6:00pm. Sale begins after judging. Contestants may enter cookies, cakes, pies or cupcakes.
· Southern Decadence All Star Zingo: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. The Corner Pocket and Felicia Phillips welcome Southern Decadence Grand Marshals Monique Michaels Alexander ,DJ Dolla Bill, Chi Chi Rodriquez and Willie Mackie for an All Star edition of Zingo to raise funds for this year’s parade! $10 at the door gets you cards for all the rounds and you can purchase additional cards for $2 throughout the event. Raffles and liquor basket auction! Featured callers Vanessa Carr Kennedy, Sable Starr, Tiffany Alexander and MK Synclaire!
8/5
· Dine Out With Armeinius: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans; 11am–9pm. On Monday, August 5, head to Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown and indulge in pizza, pasta, and a little prosecco if you’re feeling saucy. Just write “Armeinius” on your bill and boom—a portion of your tab helps fund the glitter, glam, & gowns of the Krewe of Armeinius. Eat like royalty, support the queens.
8/6
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as Burlesque Roulette: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl.
8/7
· Meat Night: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 5–7pm. You bring the heat, they have the meat. You provide your meat for grilling and the bar takes care of the rolls, potatoes and salad.
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
· Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including drag and burlesque. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events, winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience’s applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com.
8/8
· Greetings, From Queer Mountain Storytelling Show – The Next Chapter: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm This month, our storytellers share tales of what came next. Whether it’s a fresh start, a plot twist, or a sequel they never saw coming, these stories will be full of heart, humor, and a little bit of queer magic. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets: $10 (available at the door). We accept cash or Venmo (@GFQMNOLA).
· Brutal: Good Improv About Bad Stuff: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7:30pm. We invite you to share your gripes, rants, and “can-you-believe-this” stories about life in America. You vent, we improvise. This show features some of the city’s sharpest improvisers, including Emily Slazer, Sam Moodey, and more. Tickets at door and Eventbrite.com
· Lords of Leather Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9pm-midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras krewe at their monthly beer bust social. $1 draft beer on the back patio.
· Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm-midnight. An evening of burlesque and performance art filled with outrageous acts! Each month brings a new cast and a new show. Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Neon Moon Cabaret: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10pm. Out of this World Drag show hosted by Eureeka Starfish.
· New Orleans Drag 101: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Join Head Secretary Laveau Contraire & her faculty for the ultimate crash course in charisma, uniqueness, nerve & talent! Every month, we bring you a new lineup of drag professors ready to educate, entertain, & leave you gagging. Tuition: $20 General Admission VIP Students: Reserved front-row seating + a surprise from the principal’s office. Doors: 10:30pm | Showtime: 11pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· August Birthday Bash: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. No Cover Charge Karaoke from 9pm – Midnight. Showtime @ midnight. Hosted by Nicole Dubois. Birthdays in the month of the Bash, receive a complimentary bottle of champagne (21+ only)
8/9
· Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm. Lieder and Lingerie is a live music opera burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians pushing the boundaries of Opera. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and door.
· Country Dance: Gabby’s; 2021 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. Line dancing and two stepping! No cover. Don’t forget to come to our weekly line dance lessons on Tuesday nights at 8:00pm. Learn the line dances we do before the dance.
· Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9pm-midnight. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm-midnight.
· Olivia Lux de RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 10: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. Welcome back Olivia Lux from RPDR S10 as she returns to B-Bob’s for a night of entertainment! Join us for an in-person event where you can witness Olivia Lux’s charisma, uniqueness, & nerve.
· Gleaux Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Time to put on your neon and get ready to shine at Splash’s Gleaux Party with DJ SQRD! Non-stop party beats all night long and epic neon-themed performances by Kozmik & Nicole Foxx. Plus, snag free glow sticks when you enter wearing neon.
8/10
· Princesse Stephaney Drag Benefit for NOAGE: Crossing NOLA; 901 St. Louis St., New Orleans; 1–3pm. Princess Stephaney Live! A Drag Show and Benefit for NOAGE.
· Southern Decadence 53 Fundraiser: Just Us Lounge; 906 Division St., Biloxi, MS; 2 p.m. We’re gathering to celebrate DJ DollaBill, Willie Mackie, Monique Michaels Alexander, and ChiChi Rodriguez as this year’s Southern Decadence Grand Marshalls and to raise money to help cover the costs of the parade and to raise money for NOAGE, Women With Vision, and the LGBTQ+ Archives Project. Please join us for Johnny Fung and Lady Patrice at 2pm with a drag show to follow around 6pm. A Potluck Dinner will be included in the cover as well starting around 3:30pm. Raffles and auctions will be held throughout the day! Donation of $15 is requested at the door. This will be a non-smoking event. Plenty of covered smoking area provided on the patio.
8/11
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm-8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
8/12
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. Community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a fun night full of social gaming with your community members from across generations. We have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. It’s an opportunity to get to know some folks from the community in a relaxed, playful environment at the Pride Center. Feel free to invite friends!
· Sincerely, Fantasy. THE Thing to do in New Orleans: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! 2nd Tuesday of EVERY Month! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm. Theater, Burlesque, Live Music, Stories, Sideshow, & Stupidity! Featuring a rotating cast of dazzling & daring degenerates – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy DaClown, Tsarina Hellfire, & Dinah Deville Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets
8/13
· Wellness Wednesday: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. Join us at the Pride Center for Wellness Wednesdays, an evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self awareness & enlightenment practices. This event takes place from 6 to 8 pm and is open to everybody ages 18 and up. No registration required – just show up. Different holistic wellness practices will be explored each week – have some that you’d like to share with the group? Just email info@nolapridecenter.org and let us know.
· Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. This murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater! Each month a new cast of characters has to convince the audience that they are the murderer. As each character performs, every dollar you tip counts as a vote towards your preferred performer and whoever gets chosen by the audience gets to give an encore performance. GA is $20, GA+ is $30, which includes a plate, VIP is $35, which includes a plate and front row seating. Email peachykingdrag@gmail.com or eventbrite.com
8/14
· Lost 80’s: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans: 6pm. Lost 80s Live brings their 80s party tour with original members live on one stage! Grammy Award-winner A Flock of Seagulls (“I Ran [SO FAR AWAY],” and “A Space Age Love Song”), General Public (“Tenderness,” and “Never You Done That”), Big Country (“In a “Big Country,” and “Fields of Fire”), The Vapors (“Turning Japanese,” and “Jimmie Jones”), and more. For tickets go to https://www.saengernola.com/events/lost-80s-live/
· Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, and the funniest comedians around, as well as special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
8/15
· Joie des Femmes: Improv Comedy from an all Femme Cast: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7:30pm. Improv comedy with wit and whimsy created through a femme lens. Tickets at Eventbrite and at the door.
· The Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Featuring nationally recognized Drag & Burlesque artists, magic illusions, circus acts & sideshow stunts. Tickets ate Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Roz Hernandez Comedy Show: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 8 p.m. A night of gay standup comedy with Roz Hernandez. Roz Hernandez (she/her) is a transgender comedian based in Los Angeles. RozHernandezTour.com. All tickets include a free meet and greet after the show with Roz.
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9pm-midnight. Mix & mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm–midnight
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10pm. Rock & roll cabaret. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
8/16
· NOAGE Coffee; Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders
· Ambush Magazine Presents 35th Annual Gay Appreciation Awards: Marigny Opera House; 725 St. Ferdinand St., New Orleans; 6–9pm. Gay Appreciation Awards thanks those in the LGBTQ community who are often not recognized for the outstanding services and efforts they perform. These individuals and businesses have made the LGBTQ Community into the viable, successful and powerful community it is today across the Gulf South.
· Mr. and Miss Apollo New Orleans 2026 Competition “Once Upon A Time”; Oz New Orleans; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 6–10pm. Potential competitors can find more information about the contest and details about entering at: https://www.mkanola.org/mr-and-miss-apollo-2026-entry. Entries are being accepted now and will be accepted until August 10, or when the maximum number of contestants is reached. Audience members are welcome the night of the competition, and the cover is only $5. A limited number of reserved tables/seats will be available. Message us for details. Entry fee for competitors is $100. Entries are limited to the first 10 contenders to register (and pay entry fees). Winners will represent Apollo New Orleans in the Mr. and Miss National Apollo competition in Lafayette in November 2025 (date to be announced), as well as in a variety of other events in the New Orleans area. For complete details, follow the Mr. and Miss Apollo links at www.mkanola.org.
· Miss Gay Louisiana America Revue Show: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 7 p.m. Tickets at https://missgaylouisianaamerica.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLxvUxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2SlhLUDUwejVzNDJiWVdrAR5O__jGAUtambFxws66oMUgGWl9OIvAcUYDfYDwHl_vXmAu42paq_o_NHl4qg_aem_a69dRkYUNDJxSUCiQdQSVQ
· The Not Dolly Show & Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Splash is about to turn UP with the one’n’only Vegas star & Parton family-approved Dolly impersonator Vancie Vega.
· Pearl of The Marigny Cabaret: Burlesque, Drag & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Pearl of the Marigny Cabaret presents burlesque, drag and variety arts, featuring the glittering stars. CASH ONLY (atm available) pay at the door $25 general admission; $45 admission + champagne toast
8/17
· Miss Gay Louisiana America 2025: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 6 p.m. A preliminary to Miss Gay America. Tickets https://missgaylouisianaamerica.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLxvUxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF2SlhLUDUwejVzNDJiWVdrAR5O__jGAUtambFxws66oMUgGWl9OIvAcUYDfYDwHl_vXmAu42paq_o_NHl4qg_aem_a69dRkYUNDJxSUCiQdQSVQ
8/18
· New Orleans Roz Hernandez Standup Comedy Show at Allways Lounge!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Join comedian Roz Hernandez for a sassy night of gay standup comedy! Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· The Haus of Henson: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Muppets, Mayhem, and Way Too Much Mascara. Welcome to a world where felt meets fierce, and chaos comes with contour.
8/19
· Dining Out For Decadence: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown; 615 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans; 11am–9pm. Join us at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown on Tuesday, August 19, from 11am to 9pm (yes, takeout counts too!) and support Southern Decadence 53. All you have to do is write “SD53” on your ticket, and LPK Uptown will donate a percentage of proceeds to help make this year’s celebration unforgettable.
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9pm. A showcase of New Orleans’ most macabre & avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
8/20
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease.
· NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30-8pm. Come to eat, and make new friends. If you’re able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s 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. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp.
· Hot Dog Drag Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 – 11 p.m. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Bartender Brien! No cover. Get a card and play for weird and maybe fancy cheap prizes! Maybe catch a Special Drag Number from me! CECE’S DIVINE HOT DOGS will be popping up and selling some delicious wieners for you! We strongly encourage you to dress for fun! Leather, Sexy, Himbo/Bimbo…or Dress like a Hot Dog!
8/21
· Meat Night: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 5–7pm. You provide your meat for grilling and the bar takes care of the rolls, potatoes and salad.
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. STARS OF THE STARS is a monthly cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a cast of performers of that sign. Drag, burlesque, even comedy and live music. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Tits & Giggles: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. Featuring Viva Noir and Tommy Brennan.
8/22
· Splash into Decadence: Hilton New Orleans Riverside; Two Poydras Street New Orleans; 8pm–midnight. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Slip into your most fabulous poolside fit and sip on four complimentary, handcrafted cocktails. Indulge in decadent bites, mingle under moody lights, and dance to sultry beats.
· Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 9pm-midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· French Quarter Cabaret April 25th – A Variety Burlesque Experience: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10pm. Eros Sea and Poseidon Davenport will sing, dance, laugh, and have a gay ole time! This is a free show at the door, but if you want to ensure the best seat possible and get the most out of your experience, reserve your seat today at Eventbrite.com.
· Splashchella Night 1: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Splash presents: Splashchella! 2 whole nights of your favorite artists live, all performed by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge. With DJ SQRD dropping those fuego beats.
· Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30pm. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Fresh Meat Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. No Cover Charge. Showtime @ Midnight. Hosted by: Tara Shay Montgomery. $100 CASH PRIZE
8/23
· Black Tie Club New Orleans Gulf Coast Mixer: Cuban Creations Cigar Bar; 533 Toulouse St., New Orleans; 5:30–7:30pm. President Cary Oswald invites you to join him for an evening of cigars and brandy. Don’t know anything about cigars? Now is the time to engage and find out what makes a premium cigar.
· Lights! Camera! Cross Dressers: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 8pm. Crossing is pleased to announce that we’ll be holding a turnabout drag show to benefit Southern Decadence. Grab your popcorn and head to Crossing for “Lights! Camera! Cross Dressers!” a drag review featuring your favorite Crossing bartenders in full drag, inspired by their favorite film and television moments. This event will take place on Saturday, August 23rd @ 8pm and will be hosted by our current reigning Southern Decadence Grand Marshall Monique Michaels-Alexander. This year, the charity organizations chosen by our Southern Decadence Grand Marshalls are NOAGE, Women with Vision, & The LGBTQ+ Archives Project.
· Apollo New Orleans Drag Fundraiser: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 8pm. Join the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans for an evening that will be anything but a “drag.” Queen Apollo New Orleans XXII Gia GiaVanni leads the lineup that includes Queen Apollo New Orleans XXI Sheeya Mann, Miss Apollo 2025 Dominique DeLorean, Krewe Member Moanalot Fontaine, and our special friend Sable Starr.
· XXX House Party: An 80’s/90’s Hoochie Burlesque Celebration: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. It’s an 80’s to early 90’s blast from the past, rated XXX- at The Original Night Cap—the Hottest After Party trapped inside a VHS Tape. Our lineup of local, traveling, and award-winning performers will roll the years back. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/ or at the door. Early Bird (First 20 tickets) $10, Good Bird (Second tier 20 tickets) $20, Very Very Very Bad Birds (waited until the the last minute) $35
· Sipps 10-Year Anniversary Celebration: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 8pm. Showtime: 11 PM. Get ready to celebrate a decade of drag, dancing, and unforgettable nights at Sipps! Join us for our anniversary show hosted by the fabulous Derek Christopherson and featuring Jezebell Sinn Avery, Alexa Avery, Kayla Starr, Nicole DuBois, Toni Dee, Sonika Boom, Tara Shay Montgomery, Lexis Redd D’Ville.
· Splashchella Night 2: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Splash presents: Splashchella! 2 whole nights of your favorite artists live, all performed by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge. With DJ SQRD dropping those fuego beats, you know it’s gonna be non-stop dancing all night long.
· Phoenix RuPaul’s Drag Race All Star Season 10: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. Phoenix RPDR AS10 is coming to B-Bob’s to celebrate Conner’s Birthday! Join us for a night filled with country music, dancing, & laughter.
8/25 – 8/26
· Harold & St Claude: A Queer Love Story: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. A Queer Love Story Defying Silence & Celebrating Survival! A multi-media theater experience with a live band!
8/25
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original NiteCap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
8/26
· Juju & Cassidy present- On a TUESDAY?!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7pm. The most action packed variety show on a Tuesday. Featuring feats of danger, wacky burlesque, out-of-the-box drag and more! With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
8/28 – 8/29
· Lust Filth Part VII Southern Decadence: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30–9:30pm. Times and Tickets at Eventbrite.com. The return of LUST FILTH Part VII, the annual weekender of Uncensored Performance Art! Award-winning & nationally acclaimed professional perverts are traveling in from all over the country to showcase their signature styles and erotic expertise. Tickets are also available at www.PrettieBoi.com for tickets. Day One New Cummers: — Bare witness to an eager load of New Cummers as they each share their homage to the obscene! Day Two, Royal Court of Lust Filth: Prepare to be blessed by our Royal Court of professional perverts as they present their HUGE…talents for your entertainment. RSVP REQUIRED. NO REFUNDS
8/28
· Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, and the funniest comedians around, as well as special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
· Sinister Cabaret – Southern Decadence: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30–9:30pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. From the heat of Texas to the wild heart of NOLA, a cast of untamed performers bares it all for Decadence. Handpicked by Miss Good, this provocative cabaret is dripping in temptation, tease, and unapologetic sexuality. Think leather, latex, and a little bit of trouble.
8/29
· Radical Faeries’ PoP [Prince of Perversion] Ball XXII; 1333 Esplanade Avenue; 7:00pm-midnight. Get out your togas as the theme of the Radical Faeries’ PoP Ball XXII is “A Midsummer’s Night Wet Dream … A Bacchanalia”. It will feature entertainment by Rebecca Rae, Randy Martono-Chai, The Dapper Dandies, and more. Suggested donation is $20; no one will be turned away for lack of funds, but an additional $15 donation is required to enjoy the open bar. The festivities will take place both indoors and in the lush gardens of the faye. Costumes are encouraged.
· Decadent Soggy Bottoms: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30–9:30 pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Tis the season to snuggle up and binge your favorite low-stress baking show on tv and now on stage near you. We’re taking your comfort show to silly, sexy extremes where a soggy bottom doesn’t ruin the showstopper but IS the showstopper. Snag yourself a seat in the VIP “splash zone” at the tables in the front for only $35 or general admission for $20.
· Free Movie for Decadence: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30pm. This is a FREE screening, part of LEFTY LUCY LOVES MOVIES, in the Twilight Room at the Allways Lounge. What’s the movie? You’ll have to guess! This Gay Cinema Cult Classic has been forgotten by some and undiscovered by many, so this Decadence, Lefty Lucy aims to bring it back. Movie at 7. PLUS stick around after to grab a drink and talk about the flick!
· Fornication Party New Orleans/Southern Decadence: 1500 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans; 8pm–midnight. With two years being such a huge event we decided to have two parties for this amazing weekend. Get your tickets soon as they do sell out!! For tickets go to https://www.fornicationparty.com/new-orleans?fbclid=IwY2xjawLueORleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLVGRNRkZNZHVIM004WFV3AR4mDaf2NDen5EM881NCsOkNQW9i2xB79qwcQjc4tJ14dtepZINYamWCWdRsDA_aem_mtMYj8jkSGVf_2FMDxY6Tw
· Bearracuda Southern Decadence: Joy Theater; 1200 Canal St., New Orleans; 9pm–2am. Bearracuda is known for our welcoming atmosphere, diverse lineup of performers & entertainment, and body positivity. We provide a safe and fun space to socialize and have a good time. Everyone is welcome. Tickets: https://bearracuda.com/events/new-orleans/
· Cathartic Cabaret – Luminary Lovers: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. Tickets: tinyurl.com/catharticlove Cathartic Cabaret: Luminary Lovers is a burlesque and drag show that celebrates the emotion of LOVE in all its many forms. Starring some of New Orleans’ loveliest ecdysiasts with performances by Bella Blue, Scarlet Letta, The Stranger, Laveau Contraire, Cucci Licci, and Ramona Rose, with our stage kitten Portia Manteau, and hosted by Sheila Strange.
· Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30pm. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to the shadowcast!
8/30
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: where Broadway meets burlesque, drag, and sideshow with iconic numbers reimagined in fresh new styles. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30pm. Dive into a night of glitter, tease, and masculine allure with Secrets Boylesque — a celebration of the male art form of burlesque. Brought to life by Scorpio Boys Entertainment, this production features performers from near and far, each bringing their flair to the stage. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Horse Meat Disco – Southern Decadence – New Orleans – 2025: Fillmore New Orleans; 6 Canal St., New Orleans; 9pm. Horse Meat Disco returns for its 10th year with crates of underground disco and classics. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Onyx Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans.; 9pm-midnight. Mix and mingle with Onyx at their bi-monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
· Wet & Wild Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Featuring DJ Affiliated, and a wet boxer & wet t-shirt contest that you don’t wanna miss. Plus killer performances by your host Miss Thing & Mahogany Campbell.
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
· Daddy Issues – Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm.David Rhodes, returns with his new cabaret/burlesque hybrid Daddy Issues. New York swag meets Southern Decadence in this tour de force combining Daddy eye candy with songs, dance, and candid storytelling, Directed/choreographed by Anthony Murphy who’ll perform a late-night mini set of showstoppers, soul, and surprises. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Deca-Dance Party for Dames, Theys and Gays: The Original NiteCap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. You don’t have to be queer to be here, but you can’t be an asshole. DJ sets by Goldie Cox and Warm Advice (HELL YEAH WARM COX!) $10 advance, $15 doors. For tickets go to https://www.nowthatswhaticallqueer.com/tickets/p/deca-dance-party-for-dames-theys-and-gays?fbclid=IwY2xjawLvAYpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLVGRNRkZNZHVIM004WFV3AR67wx9VebwcwZEJzLTj8REXOsO3ctZJ8EumtYZ6-j4tH7ihAH1sGphOt9IbHA_aem_mfcuizxtH0SND5WU-8P_Pw
8/31
· Fruit Salad: A Southern Decadence Poolside Party: Virgin Hotels New Orleans; 550 Baronne Street New Orleans; 12–6pm. Southern Decadence weekend hits the rooftop with Fruit Salad—a vibrant poolside celebration for the LGBTQ+ community and friends. Catch the vibe with DJ sets, crafted cocktails, and panoramic city views from The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans. Tickets at Eventbrite.com. General admission tickets include rooftop access, music, and bar service. A separate Pool Day Pass is required for access to the pool. Day pass can be purchased here: bit.ly/PoolClubReservations
· Southern Decadence 53 Parade: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5pm. The Southern Decadence Parade is the event of the weekend and not to be missed. This costumed extravaganza is the weekend’s crowning event.
· Fornication Party New Orleans/Southern Decadence: 1500 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans; 8pm–midnight. With two years being such a huge event we decided to have two parties for this amazing weekend. For tickets go tohttps://www.fornicationparty.com/new-orleans?fbclid=IwY2xjawLueORleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLVGRNRkZNZHVIM004WFV3AR4mDaf2NDen5EM881NCsOkNQW9i2xB79qwcQjc4tJ14dtepZINYamWCWdRsDA_aem_mtMYj8jkSGVf_2FMDxY6Tw
9/1
· Southern Decadence Cool Down Pool Party!: The Railyard Nola; 710 Poland Ave., New Orleans; 12–4pm. Come join us at The Railyard Nola for a pool party after all the Southern Decadence festivities! Let’s get soakin’ wet and enjoy great music, cool cocktails, and a special cabaret performance by Drew Sebastian! All proceeds support Pridefest 2026 – cool down for a good cause. Tickets at eventbritre.com or at the door.
· Sasha Colby Headlines Strut: Labor Day Decadence at Virgin Hotels NOLA: Virgin Hotels New Orleans; 550 Baronne Street New Orleans; 12–7pm. STRUT is crashing back for Southern Decadence at The Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans! Mother Goddess Sasha Colby (RuPauls’s Drag Race, Season 15) is headlining. Poolside Tea Dance on the Rooftop . MC London Manchester. MUSIC Phlegm | Tristan Dufrene SHOWS Otto Von Blotto | Qween Quan | Tarah Cards | Virginia SlimJim | Gigi Gabor | Visqueen | Laveau Contraire | God Complex HOSTS Monwell Frazier | Jason Derek North. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· Free Screening: Sons of Tennessee Williams: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. This wild documentary delightfully preserves & shares local queer culture. Join Lefty Lucy in the Twilight Room on Monday, Sept. 1, to close out your Decadence weekend in the AC with a cock- or mock-tail and a reminder that our joy is revolutionary, our existence is unquashable, and that we have always been here.
