Something Decadent this way comes! It is Southern Decadence in NOLA, one of the largest LGBTQ+ holidays in the country. There are lots of parties and events the first weekend as well as the rest of September. So fasten your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy month! Here are just some of the hot happenings in September to put on your “Gaydar.” 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. 6 p.m. (not walking on 9/5) NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, 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.
* 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
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz; 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:
* Betty’s Turnt Up Trivia Night; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
* 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: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* 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.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse 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.
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.
* Terri-oke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Cupit’s Love Shack Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is hosted every Wednesday by Evan Cupit 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 form over 30,000 songs.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Ha has & Ta Tas: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6 – 8 p.m. This summer join us for a show of epic proportions! You’ll laugh until it hurts in the pants! Our Comedy Burlesque has been called anything but boring! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday Night.
* Thursday Night Karaoke: Pink Monroe; 1914 Roselawn Ave., Monroe, LA.; 9 p.m. Karaoke with Josh O’Riley. No cover.
* Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
* Grind: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. BernardAve.; 10 p.m. Dance Party hosted by Boy Toy at poor boys bar every Thursday 10pm to 4am.
Friday:
* Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for 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
* MISC 4 MISC – THE DRAG SHOW!: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7:30 – 10 p.m. From the weird and wonderful to the weirder and wonderfuller, MISC 4 MISC is THE French Quarter weekly drag show featuring a new cast of drag misfits every Friday night at Oz on Bourbon Street! Hosted by Apostrophe! $5 • 21+ Doors at 7:30 • Show at 8:00ish
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show at Ugly Dog Saloon in New Orleans Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s a relaxed environment where audience members can enjoy fantastic BBQ & an uncensored adult show. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too). Here, comics are encouraged to test material, get better & have fun – in an environment that celebrates risk & fosters community.
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. (no show on 9/2) Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. A wonderful intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your favorite bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. For everyone’s safety, we do require proof of vaccination and masks for attendance. We promise it will be worth it. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 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 III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) 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.
* 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.
Saturday:
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
Sunday
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful 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 background 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. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.
* 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.
* Reba Douglas Jubilee Drag Show; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
* Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
* 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 III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7p. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendanfor Sing-A-Long Sundays.
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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9/1 – 9/3
* LUST FILTH: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. every night. Prettie Boi is proud to present LUST FILTH Part III: our annual weekender of Uncensored performance art! Dive into our world of depravity in this immersive homage to the obscene. Day One: Royal Court of Lust Filth – The Royal Court presides over the grand opening of this exemplary showcase featuring their signature performances from Lust Filth parts I & II. Day Two: NewComers – NewComers present their iconic performances paying tribute to our ideals, Lust & Filth. Day Three: NewComers, Come Again – Your last chance to catch our perverted NewComers in The Grand Finale of Lust Filth, with an XXXtra special closing ceremony! RSVP REQUIRED $25 for GA; $50 VIP [Preferred Seating]; $100 for VIP Table [Front Row Table + Champagne] www.PrettieBoi.com for tickets
9/1
* Thirsty Thursday at Betty’s Bar and Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 4 – 8 p.m. $3 martinis
* Big Easy Rough Rider Competition Gay Rodeo: Boot Scootin’ Rodeo; 522 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com New Orleans’ first gay Rodeo line dancing competition and cash prizes on the mechanical bull. Hosted by Boot Scootin’.
9/2 – 9/3
* COLORS by Laveau Contraire: Contemporary Arts Center; 900 Camp St.; 7:30 both nights. Laveau Contraire is a drag performer whose work COLORS is a decadent celebration of the vibrant lives and expressions of some of the Gulf Coast’s most brilliant performers of color including sora, Synamin Vixen, and Franky Canga. Tickets available at cacao.org
9/2
* Southern and Smoked by Jarred Zeringue book-signing at Historic New Orleans Collection: The Shop at the Collection; 520 Royal St.; 2 – 4 p.m. Book signing of Southern and Smoked with author Jarred Zeringue and tunes by DJ Brien Watsen. Stop by, say “Hi”, eat a snack, buy a book, and shake your butt to some amazing music.
* Renegade Bears Pool Party: The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; 2 – 6 p.m. Renegade Bears’ pool party is at the Drifter Hotel. Lots of eye candy. Discounted room rates if we sell out our block of rooms. Cost is $60, tickets can be purchased at eventbrite.com
* Thots & Prayers Dance Party with DJ KP: Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Dance the night away while DJ KP spins all your favorite dance songs. A dance party you don’t want to miss!
* That’s Aught: a 2000’s revue: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. eNVy presents… TAL: That’s Aught Live – 7:30PM doors/8:00PM. From your favorite adorably nostalgic duo, eNVy, is a night phat with drag, burlesque, and 2000’s magic.
* Heaux Tales: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Sugar Brown presents Houston’s first and only black burlesque house Heaux Tales. An all-black female cast of burlesque dancers performs to sexy R&B and Hip Hop music while a poet takes you through a series of her Heaux Tales!’ A full, high energy dance show, laced with erotica and wrapped in poetry!
* GrrlSpot x Monkey Board | SoDec Rooftop Kick Off: Monkey Board at the Troubadour Hotel; 1111 Gravier St.; 8pm-midnight. With soaring 360 views of NOLA, we kick off the 50th Year of Southern Decadence with beats by percussionist, DJ, and producer, Avra and a veteran of the hottest clubs on Bourbon and transbabe, DJ Travis Thompson. We’ll have drink specials, places to chill, and places to not chill.All GrrlSpot Events Are For Lesbian, Queer, Trans & Non-Binary Folx. Good vibes of all kinds are always welcome.
* Pansy Division + Dog Park Dissidents @ Southern Decadence WHEN WE WERE HUNG: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9pm-midnight. WHEN WE WERE HUNG: A Southern Decadence Queer Music Showcase. Friday night at the Phoenix’s block party! Featuring: Pansy Division; Dog Park Dissidents; Trent Rush; Sora. Music! Toy raffles! Big werewolf dongs! Debauchery! Free!
* NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with NOLA Pups and Handlers club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
* Not Safe For Uptown Open Mic Comedy Night: Sidney’s Saloon; 1200 St. Bernard Ave.; 9 p.m. Open mic comedy night the 1st Friday of every month at Sidney’s Saloon, hosted by JQ Palms! NO COVER!! Sign up starts at 9:30/Show starts at 10.
* September Birthday Bash: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Birthday Bash! Birthdays during the month of August receive a voucher for a $25 gift card to use the Month of their birthday & a complimentary bottle of champagne (21&up). Also featuring birthday performances by Nakita London & Aariyah Sinclaire.
* Bearracuda Southern Decadence 2022: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Bearracuda New Orleans presents DJ Mateo Segade (LA); DJ Freddy King of Pants (Seattle) and HOT go-go’s All Night. Tix available NOW at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Bearracuda/472822?afflky=ToulouseTheatre&fbclid=IwAR3GNPcN2nm6JX48_0I6S3b3g0pOuLHM3gJjpJxtsccTaIJFwg16maTYecs
* HIT IT: SOUTHERN DECADENCE FRIDAY EVENT: Location TBD; 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. HIT IT returns to Southern Decadence! Locations are always kept secret. Details will be emailed to ticket holders after 5PM the night of the event. Each event is at a different location. Advanced tickets are required for entry Clothes check available; Cash/Credit bar available; Hit It is an event inclusive to everyone. Discriminatory, non-consensual, and overly aggressive behavior will not be tolerated; Indoor air conditioned venue. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
9/3
* New Orleans Pride Run & Walk: Mandeville Wharf at Crescent Park; 2300 N. Peters St.; 8 a.m. – noon. Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the New Orleans Pride Run & Walk this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, Sept. 3. Proceeds benefit the NO PFLAG Scholarship Program. Sign up early and save: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/NewOrleans/NOLAPrideRun The New Orleans Pride Run & Walk is owned and produced by the New Orleans Track Club, a not-for-profit organization and a member of the Road Runners Club of America and USA Track & Field.
* Decadence Drag Brunch: Brennan’s Restaurant; 417 Royal St.; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. TWO Shows: 10:00 am + 2:00 pm Featuring Debbie with a D, Laveau Contraire, London Manchester, Austrailyah Davenport; 4 Course Brunch $95 {includes tax & gratuity} RESERVATIONS: Call Ashley 504-934-3376 [call Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm]
* Drag Brunch on the Creole Queen: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St.; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. Join us for a unique and decadent drag brunch. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Kayla Starr and Alexa Milano. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Full cash/credit bar available also. Stroll the promenade deck and enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will disembark at 11am sharp. Recommended to arrive by 9:45/10 so you can relax and enjoy the buffet before the show starts at 11am. **NOTE** If your guest books separately you must email reviverevents@gmail.com with all reservations that will be seated together to ensure a table for the proper amount of guests. There is not an ATM on board so bring cash for tipping the queens.
* Southern Decadence Brunch at Peacock Room: Peacock Room; 501 Tchoupitoulas St. ; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us in celebrating Southern Decadence on Saturday, September 3rd from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! The festivities include a jazz and sword swallowing performance by Gigi Deluxe, a glitter buffet by Elektra Cosmetics, and of course, delicious cocktails and brunch. It’s sure to be a grand time for all! Brunch will be served from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are encouraged and can be made through OpenTable
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
* Naked Yoga + Tantra – Decadence Weekend: New Orleans Healing Center; 2372 Saint Claude Ave.; 11:30 a.m..- 2:30 p.m. Tickets available at evenntbrite.com After an hour or so of traditional (naked) yoga, we will move into partner work. Following yoga we’ll move toward more tantric centered exercises. This class is for Penis-Owning Persons. All ages, shapes, and identities are welcome. Singles welcome. Couples welcome. Be willing to work with those you may not find traditionally attractive. You will work with many partners, assigned at random. Instructor Marcus Shacknow is a writer, artist, licensed tour guide, and all around Homo. Please email with any questions, comments, and concerns: mshacknow@aol.com
* Official Drag Brunch: American Townhouse: 1012 Rampart St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Hosted by the Southern Decadence 2022 Grand Marshals.
* Halloween New Orleans Decadence Party: Virgin Hotel New Orleans; 550 Baronne St.; 1 – 7 p.m. Join us Saturday, September 3 at The Pool Club (rooftop at Virgin Hotel New Orleans) from 1-7 for a Southern Decadence celebration and fundraiser. Take a dip in the pool and sip on specialty Skyy Vodka cocktails while enjoying DJs, drag queens and more.There will be opportunities to buy passes and tickets and get more information on Halloween weekend events, October 28th – 30th. As always, all HNO profits benefit our incredible partner, Project Lazarus. There is a $15 suggested donation at the door and as always it’s free for this year’s Host and Patrons. Everyone is welcome!!
* Welcome to Greece Toga Day Party: Bourbon Street Drinkery; 217 Bourbon St.; 2 – 6 p.m. You’re invited to the hottest Toga Party for the GAWDS honey! KOFO SOCIETY NOLA Presents: Welcome to Greece Toga Day Party (Southern Decadence Edition ) VIP Sections & Bottle Service Available For more information on VIP or bottle service please email kfmediagroup@outlook.com. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest: Siberia Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Sponsored by the Mystic Krewe of the Lords of Leather.
* DECADENCE: FOR THE GIRLS!: Bourbon Pub Parade; 801 Bourbon Street; 4 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com The newest queer girl party is finally here! Her Haus is proud to present DECADENCE: FOR THE GIRLS! Performances by: IVY LES VIXENS; TRIXIE MINX; RARELUTH; MERCEDEZ E. L’OREAL. Showtime is 6:30pm! Decadence festivities, Drink Specials and the HOTTEST entertainment! Queer- Femme, Trans, Non-Binary, LGBTQ+++ and all ALLIES welcome!
* LGBTLOL: New Orleans Queer Comedy Fest: Comedy House New Orleans; 609 Fulton St.; Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. “LGBTLOL Queer Comedy Fest” is one day packed with emerging & recognizable queer-identifying talent from across the Gulf Coast. Multiple shows dedicated to inclusivity, intersectionality & representation.
* A Decadent Marinade!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com A DECADENT MARINADE is a variety show in deliberate violation of causal reasoning. Most indubitably involving: Irreverent Drag performances! Cuckoo-Bananas Burlesque!!! Formidable Serenading & a general aura of sensual insanity! $15 General Admission; $30 VIP (front row table seating, a gift bag, and a glass of bubbly). Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com for tickets (Without fees)
* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. VIP includes reserved seating, a champagne cocktail and a digital album from the band. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* GrrlSpot | SoDec 2022: The Howlin’ Wolf; 907 South Peters St.; 8pm. The biggest, gayest, & best women’s party in NOLA goes off Labor Day Weekend for Southern Decadence. We’ll have hundreds of womxn, lazers, bubbles, and feature performances by The Legendary Kitten N’ Lou; The Queen of HOB’s Bust Out Burlesque, Juno; The impossibly strong & flexible, Duo Acrodite; and, the uniquely gifted Justin Betweener. Beats by GrrlSpot OG, DJ Gage, & the incomparable force that is DJ Travis Thompson. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Horse Meat Disco + Crystal Waters: Ace Hotel New Orleans; 600 Carondelet St.; 9 P.M. – 2 A.M. The planet’s finest disco operators, Horse Meat Disco, return to New Orleans with crates of underground disco & classics that have been rocking crowds from their base in London to dancefloors worldwide since 2009. PLUS a LIVE performance by 90s dance music legend Crystal Waters! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
* Labor Day Weekend Bash: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating Labor Day weekend and it’s gonna be a bash! Splash’s labor Day weekend bash with Santana A. Savage & Mahogany Campbell $4 Flavored Skyy Vodka, $4 Lemon Drop & Starburst shots all night long! Non-stop party hits!
* NOW That’s What I Call Queer: Twelve Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Your new favorite sweaty, sassy, queer as fck dance party happening the first Saturday of every month at Twelve Mile Limit. Live DJ set featuring indie bops, deep beats, and sweet mashups you never knew you needed
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 pm-midnight. It’s Showtime on Rampart Street with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* HIT IT: SOUTHERN DECADENCE SATURDAY EVENT: Location TBD; 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. HIT IT returns to Southern Decadence! Locations are always kept secret. Details will be emailed to ticket holders after 5pm the night of the event. Advanced tickets are required for entry Clothes check available; Cash/Credit bar available; Hit It is an event inclusive to everyone. Discriminatory, non-consensual, and overly aggressive behavior will not be tolerated; Indoor air conditioned venue. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Trixie Minx’s Productions presents Drag Cabaret at the Jazz Playhouse: The Jazz Playhouse; 300 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. Come celebrate and get loose with Drag Cabaret at the Jazz Playhouse. From their flawless dance moves to their amazing comedic acumen, you are sure to be WOWED by the rotating cast of sultry Drag Queens. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Sundown Striptease: The Illumin-Naughty Ball: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30pm. Be part of an illicit night of scandalous and conspiratorial entertainment. Preshow entertainment and cocktail hour 10:30pm; Main event 11pm; $25 – General Admission; $40 – VIP package includes premium seating, complimentary glass of champagne and charcuterie, and a swag bag. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* ShowNight with Dominique: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 11 p.m. Dominique Delorean, Giselle Trivianni, Mistie Bonét, King Zues Prèeminence Musè Mr Gay Louisiana USofA. $6
9/4
* Decadent Block Party: 900 Block of St. Ann; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Good Friends and Rawhide are hosting a Decadent Block party on the 900 block of St. Ann.
* Drag Telenovela Show: American Townhouse: 1012 Rampart St.; noon – 3 p.m. Drag Telenovela Show happens on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. Doors open at noon with show starting at 1 p.m.
* High Tea, No Shade: Ritz Carlton; 921 Canal St.; 12 – 2 p.m. Celebrate Southern Decadence with an enchanted garden drag tea. Enjoy unlimited Chandon Garden Spritz + select Belvedere Organic Infusions cocktails, 3 courses of traditional tea bites, & dazzling drag performances. Prizes for those sporting the finest floral fashions. 21+ only, please. Reserve tickets on pentacle.com
* Bloody Mary Bar: Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get ready for the Southern Decadence Parade with a build your own Bloody Mary Bar. After Saturday night, you’ll definitely need it!
* Southern Decadence Parade 2023: French Quarter starting at Golden Lantern; 2 p.m. The Southern Decadence Parade winds through the French Quarter..
* BETTE, BATHHOUSE + BEYOND- Southern Decadence: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 4 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at redeyetickets.com Daniel Nardicio brings BETTE BATHHOUSE AND BEYOND back to Southern Decadence Sunday September 4, for its 5th year! Singer/comedienne AMBER MARTIN recreates one of Bette Midler’s iconic shows at NYC’s infamous gay bathhouse the Continental Baths. Audience required to wear only towels, bathrobes or underwear (BYOT: bring your own towel, or rent one from Dworld Staff for only $2) to recreate the bathhouse vibe. Johnny Dynell will be playing “Bathhouse Disco” from the era. Drew Brody will be “Barry” on piano to Amber’s Bette featuring three 20 min all-Bette sets of songs. PLUS the Continental go-go dancers.
* Legends & Icons Show – ENCORE!: Al’s on Seventh; 2627 Seventh Ave., Birmingham, AL. 6 – 9 p.m. In an ENCORE performance, welcome back to the stage the Legends and Icons of Central Alabama! Join The Mystic Krewe of Apollo Labor Day weekend at Al’s for a celebration of performers who are no strangers to the stages. Doors open at 6:00pm; show begins at 7:00. Admission is $10. Proceeds from the show will benefit Apollo Cares, MKA’s non-profit philanthropic organization.
* Bury Your Bone: A Barklesque Experience: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. Join us for a show so fuzzy and kinky that it’ll leave you horny and warm inside (and maybe outside as well)! Our incredible cast of local, kinky PAWformers can’t wait for you to take a seat in our wonderful lounge, have some fabulous COCKtails served to you by the finest bartenders in New Orleans, and enjoy our show! General Admission: $20; VIP: $30
* Sugar Rush!:The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Satisfy your Sweet Tooth at this decadent disco featuring jaw dropping performances, DJs, and a full venue immersive disco and nightclub experience! Need a sweet treat? Visit our Lolli-Shop for all kinds of tasty delights!
9/5
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Tea Dance Revelry: Couvant; 317 Magazine St.; 1 – 4 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Celebrate the last of Decadence with a Tea Dance! Revel with New Orleans’ favorite Drag Queens, Princess Stephaney & Debbie with a D. DJ Eureeka Starfish will be keeping the Tea Dance alive while Couvant bartenders are pouring the Vodka & Bubbly. You won’t want to miss the Savory Sliders , Hardy Hot Dog Station and Chef Ryan’s Succulent Sausage Bar.
* Southern Decadence Pool Party: 300 Sable Dr., Arabi; 2 – 5 p.m. The Lords of Leather invite you to join us in getting wet. Food and drinks will be provided at this clothing optional event as we close out Decadence with some male bonding. Please bring your own towel. No cellphones, you can leave them in your car or check them at the door. Limited tickets, this event usually sells out.
* Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m.Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
9/6
* Hellzapoppin Circus FREAK SHOW: The Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St.; 7 – 10 p.m. This vaudeville freak show of wonder is brought to you by Hellzapoppin’s Ringleader and Producer, Mr. Bryce “the Govna” Graves. Brothers and sisters, you are about to meet a cavalcade of human curiosities the likes of which you’ve never seen before. Named after the most successful Broadway musical and movie from the late 30’s and 40’s, Hellzapoppin is a world renowned theatrical circus thrill-show where some of the deadliest stunts in live entertainment are performed to loud crowd-pleasing musical tracks. For more info or tickets go to www.hellzapoppin.com
* Last Resort: A Teen Titans Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. We are taking you back to a personal favorite series that resides in our core memories, Teen Titans premiered July 2003 and quickly became a smash hit that audiences adored! Doors: 10:00 PM; Show: 10:30 PM. General Admission: $20; VIP: $30
9/7
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. This show takes inspiration from the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. Got a job promotion? Cheers! Landed a new gig? Cheers! Kissed someone? Cheers! Got out of bed? Cheers! We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it. Tickets are $10 in advance via EventBrite and $15 at the door.
* Theatre Erotica: History of Seduction (Part 1): The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com a sex +art+ tech carnalCome witness this voyeuristic fantasy as deviant performers seduce you with erotic visual splendors of light, shadow, and perversion.A seductive trip thru shadow screens, projections, blacklight, and strobe.
9/9 – 9/11
* The 4th Annual New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival: Morial Convention Center; 900 Convention Center Blvd.; Hours: 9/9 – 2 p.m. – 11 p.m.; 9/10: 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; 9/11: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Come get tattooed by a collection of national and international tattoo artists. Also get to see some of the leading sideshow acts. For more info or tickets go to https://villainarts.com/tattoo-conventions-villain-arts/new-orleans-tattoo-arts-convention/?fbclid=IwAR1T1mwfbZnJRo9gdF8JHLZQI_02VLdJAy6W3XOKyvrUZ0VXX5xIrCAigTc
9/9
* Gulf Coast Equality Art Gala: Great Southern Club; 2510 14th St., Gulfport, MS.; 6 – 10 p.m. Join Gulf Coast Equality as we present “The Gulf Coast Equality Art Gala” at Great Southern Club on September 9 from 6 to 10pm. Money raised from the Art Gala will go to fund the ongoing mission of Gulf Coast Equality. Tickets are $70.00 and will consist of a gourmet buffet dinner, cash bar, Drag Queens, Burlesque entertainment, DJ music, an art auction, and art sales featuring local LGBTQ+ and ally artists. See Facebook events page for tickets.
* Lords of Leather Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras Krewe at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Le Vieux Carré Vampyre Cabaret!: One Eyed Jacks: 1104 Decatur St.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Tickets at eventbrite.com This deviously campy and deliciously sexy troupe of blood thirsty beauties are crawling out from their bedazzled crypts! Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com for ticket information (without fees) b$20 GA; $40 VIP (table seating); $50 VIP (upstairs table seats)
* Tiger / Jag Pep Rally: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. It’s Game day and Splash is ready to get the party started! Join us for the Tiger & Jaguar Pep rally to prepare you for LSU & SU’s first game! Wear your tiger & Jaguar gear! LSU & SU merch give-a-ways with performances by Nakita London & Laveau Contraire!
* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: Psychedelic Speakeasy! Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and outrageous acts! Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
* Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. The Allways Lounge proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin host this throwback show featuring lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
9/10
* 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.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Broadway, Her Way: Le Petit Theater; 616 St. Peter St.; 7:30 p.m. Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner has captivated audiences around the world with her rich, expressive singing voice and vivacious stage presence. You can experience this in her special solo concert celebration. Broadway, Her Way is filled with glorious music by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Lerner & Loewe, Kander & Ebb, Stephen Sondheim, George Gershwin, Jerome Kern, and Irving Berlin as well as theater’s hottest up-and-comers!Tickets: $25-65 Adult | $15 Students; VIP Tickets: $65 Includes post-show Meet and Greet. Box Office: 504.522.2081 or at lepetittheatre.com
* The New Orleans Pancakes & Booze Art Show: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St.; 8 p.m;. – midnight. Tickets at eventbrite.com Come experience one of the largest pop-up art movements to hit North America over the past decade. Celebrating over 10 years of serving Free Pancakes and introducing you to some of the nation’s leading emerging artists. $15 Door
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City! Splash’s Saturday Night Remix! Featuring the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes with performances by London Manchester & Santana A. Savage & Espe’ Azalea Symone!
* Bon Appetit: Dessert and Champagne Afterparty: Generations Hall; 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.; 9pm-midnight. All Bon Appétit dinner party guests are invited to join us at the Dessert and Champagne Afterparty! At this lively and fun event, all dinner parties will gather to drink champagne, eat delicious sweets, and toast to the night’s success. Complimentary admission if you make a donation at an earlier dinner party. $50 suggested donation for Afterparty admission only. Contact Susanne Dietzel with any questions at sdietzel@projectlazarus.net.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
* FoxyRose Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Varietease! Has been rebranded as the FoxyRose Variety Show. It’s the same great show with a brand new name!
* Musicals: In Burlesque Presents: Phantom of the Opera: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. New from Nicki Nicolai Productions! It’s Musicals: In Burlesque! Every month we will be taking a musical or influential musical history figure and paying homage to its/their contribution to the genre through the best way we know how BURLESQUE. Doors open at 10:00 PM; Show begins at 10:30 PM
9/13
* Sincerely, Fantasy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Double Feature; Door at 7:30pm, Shows at 8pm & 10pm. $20 GA for one show, $30 GA both shows $40 VIP Join Stanley Roy in this “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on acid” theater show, as he prepares for something special! All his certifiable friends & neighbors will be there, from the rakish to the rowdy! Cassidy Copperhead, Tsarina Hellfire, JuJu, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy the Clown and some other seriously super special surprise guests! Tickets: $40 VIP Double Feature (2 Shows: 1 Price) VIP Seating on the Dancefloor; $30 General Admission Double Feature – 2 Shows: 1 Price $20 General Admission – 1 Show Only (Email to Reserve – Please specify when emailing if you would like tickets for the Early or the Late Show!) Slide into our emails for more information or to purchase discount tickets via Venmo or CashApp. Email SalonRougeAllways@ Gmail .com
9/14
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! 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!
* Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features rising stars alongside professional entertainers every 2nd Wednesday at AllWays Lounge & Cabaret Twilight Room. Enjoy genre spanning performances from classic & neo burlesque to drag, variety & musical cabaret acts. No two shows are ever alike! 8pm doors, 8:30pm; $20 General Admission; $30 VIP guaranteed seating. Tickets are available at www.audaciousnola.com/tickets
* Juno’s Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. New Orleans’ Only all Black monthly cabaret show! Showcasing the best Burlesque, Drag and Variety in New Orleans! Join them in the Twilight theater as we get sexy for Juno’s cabaret! Featuring a rotating cast of these amazing local Artists: Mz Juno, Jeez Loueez, Synnamin vixen, Laveau Contraire, Queen Quan, and MORE! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Esoterotica Inspirations: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. We dedicate this night to those moments that ignited our kindness as lovers, sparked & inspired our growth – even when it meant letting something or someone go. Do You have Something Inspirational to Share? We Love New Voices & Would Love to Hear Yours. Email Us to submit or learn more, info@esoterotica.com. $5 at the Door.
9/15
* FEEL The MAGIC: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 7 – 10 p.m. Purchase Tickets AT Androgyny. Must be 18+ Doors open 7pm. Welcome to the #1 Bachelorette Destination on tour, celebrate your bachelorette party, birthday, divorce, or just because. What a great way to treat you and your besties to a well-deserved girls’ night out.
9/16
* Le Vampyre Cabaret!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com or salonrougeallways@gmail.com 40 per person or $50 each for front row table seats. Cast includes GoGo McGregor, Ariana AmourWith your Glamorously Silly hosts: Madame Tsarina Hellfire & Stanley Roy.
* Follies! at the Moxy: Burlesque & Drag: Moxy New Orleans Downtown; 210 O’Keefe Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Enjoy an intimate cabaret experience starring exquisite showgirls, lilting chanteuses & daring drag entertainers nestled in the chic Moxy Hotel lounge. 8pm Cocktail Hour; 9pm Show; Limited capacity, RSVP REQUIRED. tickets@missaudacious.com
* Renegade Beers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Wanted: Wild West Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is bringing it to the Wild West! Wanted: The Wild West Dance Party! Playing the hottest hip hop, pop, & dance hits! Dress as a cowboy or flapper girl! Themed performances by Miss Thing B. Savage & Taylor Summers.
9/17
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
* Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: The French Market; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us for our inaugural Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the French Market featuring a full day of live music curated by Ecos Latinos, Hispanic and Latino food booths, and community organizations.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* “Girls Gone Broadway 2022”: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra Presents “Girls Gone Broadway 2022”. An amazing show by local entertainers, members and supporters of the Krewe of Amon-Ra to assist with funding our 58th Mardi Gras Ball. Please join us September 17th at Oz (800 Bourbon Street, New Orleans). Doors open @ 7pm. Show Time 8pm-10pm. $20 General Admission. Limited VIP Tables are available for purchase
* Knights D’Orleans Monthly Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Mix and mingle with the Knights d’Orleans at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
* Gold Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. It’s LSU’s gold game and Splash is ready to Dance! The Second Annual Gold Dance Party! Wear your gold and come dance to the hottest hits all night long! Featuring performances by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge!
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. It’s Showtime on Rampart St. with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Juno’s Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. New Orleans’ Only all Black monthly Cabaret show! Showcasing the best Burlesque, Drag and Variety in New Orleans! Join them in the Twilight theater as we get sexy for Juno’s cabaret! Featuring a rotating cast of these amazing local Artists: Mz Juno, Jeez Loueez, Synnamin vixen, Laveau Contraire, Queen Quan, and MORE! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* India Sherry Returns to Houma: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. The Goddess India Sherry Returns to the Stage in Houma! Along Houma’s Bayou Beauties Bambi Bextor & Gia Malone as well as guest entertainer Aalise O’hara Skyy. Cover $6.
* Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Ticket prices are $15 – $20. The queer quantuese is back to curate another cool cabaret filled with fun and delight.
* Show Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. $10 Cover Charge; Show starts at Midnight; 21+ to enter
9/18
* Drag Telenovela Show: American Townhouse: 1012 Rampart St.; noon – 3 p.m. Drag Telenovela Show happens on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month. Doors open at noon with show starting at 1 p.m.
* Stripped Into Submission: Where Burlesque Meets BDSM: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. Join The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety for Stripped Into Submission: Where Burlesque Meets BDSM! This sex-positive show, comprised of fetish-influenced burlesque and variety acts has been keeping you whipped, chained, and entertained for over 6 years! Featuring Ariana Amour, Xena Zeit-Geist, & more. Tickets: $20. Bring cash for the door, for raffle tickets, to tip performers, and/or for the spanking line at the end of the show or send your tips digitally via Venmo, Paypal, or CashApp!
9/19
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! There will be prizes for the winning team. Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made). For tickets go to www.eventbrite.com.
9/20
* Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 10 p.m. This show puts a queer twist on the macabre and all things that go on after dark.Every month, you’ll find a rotating cast bringing you Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! Want tickets in advance? Venmo $20 to @ velvet spade Or @ sexymeatballsnola to reserve Premium Seating! VACCINATION REQUIRED MASKING.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
9/21
* NOAGE Potluck! : St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Potluck dinner for the SAGE New Orleans community! Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are 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. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are recommended (unless you are actively eating/drinking).
* Who Dunnit Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. Lights, performance, action, murder, burlesque, and so much more! Come join us the Family Fontaine Entertainment production of Who Dun It? A Murder Mystery Variety Show! There has been a murder most vile of Mr. Body and we have to figure out who dun it? Come dressed to impress (1920’s fashion) and help us solve this mystery. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
9/22
* Sparkle with PRIDE: A Holiday Preview with Diamonds Direct: Diamonds Direct; 3230 Severn Ave.; 5-7pm. Who says diamonds are only best friends to girls. We all know the elegant, timeless simplicity of fine diamonds and rare gems go both ways. The renowned experts of Diamonds Direct, will host this exclusive holiday preview party at their posh showroom in Metairie. Hosted by Diamonds Direct and your Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce. Hors d’oeuvres and sparkling wine along with beer and wine to be served.
9/23
* Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Under Construction Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get your hard hats and hard. Splash Presents the Second Annual Under Construction Dance Party! Wear your hard hats & construction gear for a night of Non-stop dance! Construction performances by Josalyn Royale & Jinesys Sinclaire Ace.
* Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. The Allways Lounge presents the Sisters of Saint Claude in a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin host this throwback show featuring lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp.$15 cover.
* Drag Roulette: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. Show starts @ Midnight. $10 Cover Charge, 21+ to enter
9/24
* NOAGE Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join.
* Drag Brunch on the Creole Queen: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St.; 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Kayla Starr and Alexa Milano. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Full cash/credit bar available also. Stroll the promenade deck and enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines as you absorb spectacular views of the city. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will disembark at 11am sharp. Recommended to arrive by 9:45/10 so you can relax and enjoy the buffet before the show starts at 11am. **NOTE** If your guest book separately you must email reviverevents@gmail.com with all reservations that will be seated together to ensure a table for the proper amount of guests. There is not an ATM on board so bring cash for tipping the queens.
* 2022 Beignet Fest: New Orleans City Park; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join us at New Orleans City Park’s Festival Grounds for a day of live music, fun for kids, a local artist market and all the beignets you can think of – all in one place! www.beignetfest.com
* Secrets of the Sea: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Secrets of the Sea is a variety Burlesque/Boylesque/Drag show produced once a month by Scorpio Boys Entertainment. Pre-tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! $25 general admission, $35 VIP seating available. RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com.
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City! Splash’s Saturday Night Remix!Featuring the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes with performances by Lady D. Andrews & Connie Hung.
* GLOW 3: Neon Jungle: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m.GLOW 3- Neon Jungle. Hosted by: Persana Shoulders & Andy Bergeron, DJ Tim Pflueger, UV Paint Bar, GloGlo Dancers, Spotlight Performances. Unleash your inner beast at Oz New Orleans!
* Savage Show @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. Santana A Savage Show! Entertainment by Puss C. Savage, Thorne Hart, Dani Pax, and Santana A. Savage Cover $6 21up $10 18-20
* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:30 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesquet. 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. Masks must be worn as well as proof of vaccination / recent negative COVID test shown at the door. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com
* Show Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. $10 Cover Charge; Show starts at Midnight; 21+ to enter
9/25
* Sunday Night Fabulous with Seth Robichaux: Comedy House New Orleans; 609 Fulton St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Sunday Night Fabulous is a cabaret-style comedy variety show hosted by Seth Robichaux featuring a curated cast of stand-up comedians and storytellers. Since 2013, Robichaux has performed in over two dozen stage productions. For the last 3 years, Seth has produced and performed his one-man variety show “Experience The Fabulousity” weekly at The Ugly Dog Saloon. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
9/28
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as Burlesque Roulette:
9/30
* Varla Jean Merman’s Ready To Blow: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. International drag chanteuse Varla Jean Merman is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown! After the craziest time in memory, the loosest gal in town is at loose ends. What’s a distressed diva to do? Tease her hair, steal someone’s Ativan, and get on with the show, of course! Varla Jean Merman’s an all-new show is filled with hilarious songs, dazzling costumes, and more thrills than a panic attack. Tickets available at brownpaperbags.com
* Viva Las Vegas: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is bringing the sparkle and going VEGAS! Viva Las Vegas! Roll the dice on a night of non-stop dancing with performances by Ivy Dripp & Nicole Dubois!
