Who’s ready for some decadent fun in the sun! It is going to be very hot in NOLA in August as events gear up for Southern Decadence. This calendar will take you through Southern Decadence weekend. Here are just some of the hot happenings in August 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. 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.
* Punk Rock Aerobics: Crescent Park; 2300 N. Peters St.; 7 p.m. $5 Bring 2 Canned Goods, Get fit and donate.
* Dat’s Funny: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m. Get ready to laugh your heart out at “Dat’s Funny” hosted by Troy Duchane. Every Monday night full of laughs!
* 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
* Terrioke: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Join us for our new Karaoke night: Townhouse Terrioke, every Monday night! $5 Vodka and Gin martinis all night long–Helps us sound better.
* 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:
* Synamin Vixin’s Synsual Movement Class: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Synsual Movement is all about dropping into your body and finding the movement that feels good and sensual to you. There is a warm up and then we go through different movement exercises to explore together. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Class is $15 and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
* 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.
* 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.; 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.
* Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by: Ariana Amour The Gentleman of Oz are back!!!
Wednesday:
* Wednesday Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7 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
* The Tiny Little Drag Show: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Each week 3 local drag stars are here to entertain you every Wednesday night! 1 act every 30 minutes so you can hang out, drink, catch some of it, or stay for it all!
* 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 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. 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 – 9:30pm. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her 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 evening of burlesque harlotry. Limited seating. 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.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Bingo Night: The Silver Fox; 740 Burgundy St.; 10 p.m. Blackout Bingo every Thursday starting at 9 p.m. There will be prizes.
* 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:
* The Big Easy Teezy: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6:30 p.m. Bringing you the best Burlesque Dinner Show. Kick your night off eating oysters while Vivi Noir & her glamorous friends tease & tantalize. Its a great way to start off your night!
* 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
* Freaky Fridays: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 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 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 BBQ & an uncensored adult show. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged. Here, comics are encouraged to test material, get better & have fun.
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. A intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!
* 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 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.
* 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
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* 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.
* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com
* 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 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 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. 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.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. ; 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming and entertaining experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* 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 III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* Dream House Burlesque Club: Dream House Lounge; 401 Baronne St.; 7 p.m. Step into Dream House Burlesque Club & experience exquisite showgirls, impeccable vibes and delectable delights every Sunday evening.
* 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 burlesque and variety show. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety. Every week there will be a different show 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 VJBrendan for 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.
* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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8/1
* Talk Nerdy To Me: A Nerdlesque Revue; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Acts based purely on pop culture and the nerdy zeitgeist. Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
8/2
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease. Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set.
* Two Friends Improv Theater – a night of improv: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m.Join us on Wednesday July 5th at 7:30pm for a night of improv. We have a great group of local performers ready to make you smile. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Esoterotica (Juxta)Positions: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. The human experience is full of contradictions, so of course, are our sexual experiences & adventures. Let’s explore some of these together… leather & lace, laughing through tears, warm lips on a cold night… you get the idea. Do you have something sexy to share? We Love New Voices! Email Us to learn more or submit your original erotica at info@esoterotica.com. 9pm. $5 at the Door
Full Moon Strip Off: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m. An amateur strip off contest hosted by the Crescent City Leathermen.
8/3 – 8/13
* Sweet Bird of Youth: Marigny Opera House; 725 St. Ferdinand St.; Thursday – Sunday – 7:30 p.m. The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company presents Tennessee Williams’ sultry blockbuster! When Chance returns to his own hometown, he can immediately tell something has changed, and the sinister forces of this small Gulf Coast town have set their sights on him. What has he done, and will he survive the night? Tickets available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35398/production/1146601?fbclid=IwAR0O8771lftVsPd5NCWMrVZkx77Sxpm15DA0EeSePTtoBDc1C-IRdwRPlAA
8/3
* Storytime at the Hidden South: Hidden South Shop; 7124 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Join us in the backyard of the Hidden South for this special storytelling event. Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a true story about your life or come to listen to the stories of people in our community. This is a free event and we’ll have a donation based bar with beer and wine.Want to tell your story? Here’s how it works: Show up a little early and sign up to share your story. If your name is chosen, you’ll come up and share a 5-8 minute story about your life. You’ll be interviewed about your story by BW and a special guest for a few minutes. One storyteller will win a special trophy/prize out of the Hidden South Shop.
* Ladies of Bourrè: Battlefield Bar; 2029 Paris Rd., Chalmette.; 10 p.m. Princesse Stephaney, Tase Ya Ballz and Gia Giavanni entertain.
8/4
* The Wheel of Heaven – Feature Film: New Marigny Theatre at Church Of Arts & Sciences: 2301 Marais St.; 7:30 p.m. Join us for the local cast and crew premiere of “The Wheel of Heaven”!. Q&A with New Orleans area Director Joe Badon afterwards. Tickets are $10 on eventbrite.com Runtime: 1 hour 45 minutes
* 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.
* ICONS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. From Cher, to Madonna, to Dolly Parton, to Aretha Franklin, to Stevie Nicks, ICONS is a tribute to the powerhouses that defined their genres. Your host, Sissy Latrine, will keep you lubed up and wanting more! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Lip Sync Assassin: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Lip Sync Assassin. Show starts @ Midnight. No Cover Charge. 8 Contestants, but only 1 winner will take all! One entertainer will Lip Sync their way through 3 rounds of songs, consisting of 2 dance numbers and 1 ballad. The winner walks away with everything!
8/5
* Golden Girls-Themed Brunch: Whiskey & Vine; 507 W. Pinhook Rd., Lafayette, LA.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy jazz tunes from @SharonaThomasMusic and cocktails & dishes inspired by the characters, all while celebrating true friendship. And we invite you to dress up like your favorite Golden Girl or wear your finest golden attire! The event is reservation only, so call us at (337) 534-0662 to reserve a table and immerse yourselves in a New Orleans brunch with Dorothy, Blanche, Rose, and Sophia. We look forward to thanking you for being our friend!
* 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.
* Italian-American Film Festival: WYES-TV; 916 Navarre Avenue; 3 – 7 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. Patron’s Reception with Italian-American authors. Followed by four 30-minute films on the Italian migration to America and visiting Sicily. The first film “Who Killa da Chief?” focuses on the 1890 murder of Police Chief Hennessy, the City Council of New Orleans granting $10,000.00 to the Committee of Fifty to blame the Italians, and the 1891 Massacre of Italians.The second film: “Italian-American: Transatlantic Aviators and Transformative Immigrants” coincides with the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Italian Air Force. In 1927 Colonel Francesco de Pinedo landed the 1st foreign plane in America on the Mississippi River in New Orleans. The third film is the story of Sicilians from Poggioreale near Salaparuta and Contessa Entellina migrating to Bryan Texas and their vibrant Italian Heritage Society. The finale is “Ritornato,” the story of a man who returns home to take care of his dying mother and promises to fulfill her last wish. To be buried alongside her father in Sicily. While there, he discovers a family secret that will change his life forever.
* White Linen Night: Arts District New Orleans; 300-600 Julia Street. 5 – 10 p.m. The block party will continue on the 500 block of St. Joseph alongside the Contemporary Arts Center. 20+ contemporary art galleries and institutions welcome guests back to visit and view their exhibitions at this annual event. Guests are strongly encouraged to don their white linen while strolling down Julia St., visit the galleries, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, and art-centered street activations. In addition to the Julia Street art walk event, member galleries off-Julia will also welcome guests, and area institutions The Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) and The Ogden Museum of Southern art will also open their doors and unveil new exhibitions of juried open calls featuring artists from the region.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7pm. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her 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 evening of burlesque harlotry. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* NOW That’s What I Call Queer! [an unapologetically queer dance party]: 12 Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Queer dance party + mini pop-up marketplace at twelve mile limit. @warm.advice will be DJing! No cover.
* 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 by DJ Affiliated with performances by London Manchester & Mia Bone’t! Performances now starting at 11:30 downstairs with karaoke upstairs starting at 10.
* Apollo’s Turnabout: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA. 10 p.m. Come out and Checkout who is doing Turnabout this year! Turnabout is when someone that doesn’t typically do Drag gets dressed up and performs for a cause! All proceeds from this event will go towards the Aids Crisis Fund & The Apollo Scholarship Fund! There will be a 50/50 Raffle.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Foxy Rose Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Each month features a new lineup of incredible performers! This show has everything you come to New Orleans to see in one show! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* PussyCat Purrlesque Presents UNTAMED and UNLEASHED!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. A burlesque and drag variety show featuring performers with a kinky twist! Presale VIP is $30 per ticket, which guarantees you seating with the best view of the show! $20 General Admission is standing room only. You can often expect to see cat inspired shows and acts! Tickets are at eventbrite.com and at door.
Buy A Boy Auction: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Oz new Orleans and SD 51 presents the Buy A Boy Auction and show. Drag, boys and drink special await as 10 gentlemen will be up for bid. Winning bidders receive dinner date for two with the boy. Door at 7 and show/auction at 8 p.m. All proceeds go to Southern Decadence 2023.
8/6
* What’s The Tea: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 3 – 6 p.m. Kitty presents this tea dance featuring DJ Eureeka Starfish. $5 cover.
* Dinner with the Queens: Pepe’s Bosque Mexican Restaurant; 10027 Central Ave., D’IIberville, MS. 5 – 9 pm. The Order of Dionysus is hosting a ribeye steak dinner and a great show. Contact their Facebook event page or website for tickets.
* SHE’S SO MOTHER: a tribute to Whitney Houston: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m. The Wyrd Sisters bring you the next in the series of tribute shows that they are now calling, SHE’S SO MOTHER! Join us as we celebrate the music of the incomparable Whitney Houston! SHE’S SO MOTHER will feature a blend of live musical numbers, drag acts, and burlesque! Hosted by Christopher Robin and Siren, this show will also feature performances by: Debbie with a D, Laveau Contraire, Scarlet Letta, Sissy Bee, Synamin Vixen, and Vanessa Carr Kennedy! Lights and sound by Velma Blair! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror with a twist of drag and burlesque striptease with a classic shadowcast & movie. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
Southern Decadence Cook Off Fundraiser: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 3 – 7 p.m. Three celebrity chefs will vie to be crowned Cook off champ this year. Come cast your vote. Competing will be Willie Mack, Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLII Jeffrey Palmquist and Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLV William Antil. Tickets are $20.
8/8
* Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m.“Sincerely, Fantasy ” is a jam-packed variety show full of foolishness and fantasy! A performance art panorama of theater, burlesque, live music, stories, and sideshow! Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood but on acid!! Featuring a rotating cast of clowns – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Dinah Deville, Tsarina Hellfire & Thugsy DaClown Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees please or buy tickets at eventbrite.com
8/9
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 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
* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!
* MidTap Pajama Game Night with the Drag Queens: Mid TAP BR; 660 Arlington Creek Centre Blvd. Ste D, Baton Rouge.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. MidTap Pajama Game Night with the Drag Queens! Come join our pajama slumber party for an evening of games, wacky prizes and drag shows all hosted by Game Master Jacquelyn Cayne. Co-hosted by Kandy Cayne and performances by Tuuki Taylor and Starr Alexander. Dress in pajamas to win extra prizes. Food and Drinks are available for purchase throughout the event. Wednesday August 9. Event is from 7:30-9:30 PM. Free Entry.
8/10 – 8/19
* 9 To 5 the Musical: Azienda Theatre; 2000 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA. 8/10 – 12, 8/18 – 19 – 7:30 p.m. 8/13 – 2 p.m. For tickets, go to https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/75383 The musical is based on the 1980 film with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton.
8/10
* Toys in the Attic – An Assemblage Art Show: Hidden South Shop; 7124 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, LA.; 7 – 10 p.m. Join us for this show that will focus on the art of creating new and interesting pieces out of found objects. Various artists will explore the ideas of mental wellness in relation to life’s challenges.The show will be held in the Upper Room of the Hidden South. Complimentary drinks will be available. The shop will be open and you’re encouraged to browse the thousands of unique items.
* Secrets of the Sea – Senior Year: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss Secrets of the Sea presents Senior Year! Join us for an interactive cabaret experience. Start your evening with drink specials, laughing, and great entertainment. Performances by our sexy cast Roxie le Rouge, Sir Bastian, Poseidon Davenport, Xena Zeit-Geist, Eros Sea.
* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 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. 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 audience 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
8/11
* Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret is a showcase of queer talent in all forms. That’s right there’s drag, burlesque, live music/ singing, clowns, fashion and more. Join us in a warm-hearted (sometimes even S E X Y) all inclusive presentation! Tickets are available at door and eventbrite.com
* Catastrophe & Co.: Sweet Southern Drag Night: Hideaway Den & Arcade; 800 North Causeway Boulevard #suite 1-d Mandeville, LA.; 8 – 10 p.m. Catastrophe N. Knight, Misty Love and Alexa Avery perform. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Men of Jinx – Boylesque with a Twist: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 8:30 p.m. Come and celebrate with the men of Jinx, a fun and interactive male revue with performances from the most versatile male entertainers in the south. We offer an interactive show, a chance to win a lap dance from the entire cast,and a safe place to celebrate anything! Parties of 8 or more receive a complimentary champagne bottle. Reservations include: Entry into the Jinx, great seats, and all the fun.
* 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
* Heroes & Villains – 8th Annual Costume Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash’s Heroes & Villains Costume dance party is back! Splash Presents the 8th Annual Heroes & Villains Costume Party! Dress up as your favorite hero or villain to enter our costume contest for a chance to win $100 Cash! Non-stop party hits all night with themed hero & villain performances by Miss Thing B. Savage, Andy Black, & special guest.
* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and 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
* My Heart Belongs to Daddy: A Burlesque Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Join us for a night of the most bejeweled babes of the Big Easy as they show off their multidisciplinary talents and display the curves and skills. Contact Angiezmusic@gmail.com for more upgrade experiences or any questions. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
8/12
* 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.
* Drag Brunch: POST; 571 Dauphin St., Mobile, AL.; 11 a.m. Tickets include buffet brunch, mimosas, and a drag show. Attendees are encouraged to bring cash to show their appreciation for the queens! Best twerk contest! Tickets available on eventbrite.com
* Red Dress Run: French Quarter and Marigny; 8 a.m.; The New Orleans Hash House Harriers explained as a local “drinking club with a running problem” hosts the Red Dress Run, a charity “run” in the Crescent City. Participants wear red dresses that range from sporty to elegant beaded gowns as they make their way through the French Quarter and Marigny. All of the monies raised after expenses go to local charities around the city. noh3.com/
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Dirty Linen Night: Royal Street Arts District; 300 – 1100 Blocks of Royal St.; 6 – 9 p.m. This year Dirty Linen Night celebrates its 20th year on Royal Street. Galleries and shops along Royal Street open their doors and play host as musicians line the streets. The event has grown to include some galleries and shops off of Royal Street.
* Big Easy Stompers – Monthly Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us for our FREE monthly Country Dance at GrandPre’s Bar. All are welcome.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.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.
* Ladee Lucerne & Stanley Roy present CHURCH OF QUEER: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Is Madonna in cahoots with the Illuminati and le Devil to further the gay agenda? Let’s sexplore together! Join us SaturGay at the Allways Lounge (Twilight Room) Service at 11pm Church of MADONNA!! Led by Lady Lucerne & Stanley Roy Come praise our Queen Madonna and the queer, the strange, and the spiritually gay-otic! Burlesque, Drag, Performance art, Live Music, & whatever creative medium we can get our glitter encrusted fingers on!Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com to avoid fees, tickets available at eventbrite.com
8/13
* The Magical Krewe of EXOTIQUE Drag Brunch BINGO: Gabby’s Bar; 2021 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA. 10:30am. The Magical Krewe of EXOTIQUE will be holding our first Drag Brunch BINGO event and we want you to come. We will have a buffet featuring Gumbo, Marry Me Chicken, Jambalaya, and some yummy breakfast foods. You can purchase bottomless Mimosas for $15. We will have a 50/50 drawing. Our cast of entertainers features Gia GiaVanni, Taze-Ya Ballz, and Giseel Trivianni. We will have prizes with baskets full of alcohol, restaurant packages/gift cards, and more. Presale tickets are selling for $25 . If you pay at the door, it will be $30. Your entry gets you 3 Bingo cards, and the buffet. You can purchase more bingo cards for $2 each. There will be 6 games. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Krewe of Amon-Ra Fish Fry 2023: Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Fish Fry dinners available until we run out! Dinner Plate Tickets available on Eventbrite, at the door, (cash or credit), or buy tickets from one of our Krewe members.
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35per person & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. This improvised comedy 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! Inspired by what inspires our audience, our improvisers will create characters, scenes, and whole worlds in that very moment. Tickets at evemtbrite.com or at door
Saints & Sinners Pre-Season Viewing Party… a Southern Decadence Fundraiser: R Bar New Orleans; 1431 Royal St.; 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. There will be Saints, and there will be sinning. Kick off the start of the Saints Season with Southern Decadence Grand Marshalls Monica Synclaire-Kennedy and Jimmy Gale. Special Appearances by The Big Easy Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Half time performances by Rikki Redd and Justin Betweener. 50/50 football pool and raffles with tons of great prizes. Free Jello shot with every Saints touchdown. Food by Que Pasta NolaAll proceeds benefit Southern Decadence.
8/14 – 8/24
* Star-Crossed: A Midsummer Nightmare: NORD Ty Tracy Theater; 545 St. Charles Ave.; 8/14 – 17, 8/21 – 24 7:30 p.m. all nights. The words and themes are Shakespeare, but the story is a new take on the canon. Star-Crossed: A Midsummer Nightmare brings together characters from over 17 of the Bard’s works and presents them with unexpected and non-traditional entanglements. The darker themes and texts from plays like Richard III, King Lear, Othello and others are thrust upon familiar characters like Oberon, Mercutio, Juliet and even Juliet’s Nurse, as audiences are presented with a new “fictional reality” that is both sensual and frightening. For tickets, go to https://fatsquirrelnola.square.site/product/star-crossed/23?cs=true&cst=custom
8/14
* Almost 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.
8/15
* Sundown Striptease: Gay Wrath!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. Coproduced by Velvet Spade and Dick Jones, 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! GA tickets get you into all the fun VIP guests get a front row seat and exclusive, bespoke Sundown Striptease swag! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
8/16
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. 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
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat 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.
* Charmed, I’m Sure: A Queer Witch Cabaret “Belly of the Beast”: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Charmed, I’m Sure: A Queer Witch Cabaret “Belly of the Beast” A Night of Ritual, Honoring the Vulgarity of Life. Hosted by The Three Fates: Bimbo Yaga, Moonbear, Tsarina Hellfire. Tickets: $20 General Admission; $30 VIP (front row table, 3 raffle tickets, altar). Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
8/17
SD Annual Haircut and a Shot: R Bar New Orleans; 1431 Royal St.; 7 – 10 p.m. This event is held annually to raise funds for Southern Decadence and the official charity chosen. Come by and get your haircut & a shot for $25. All proceeds go to Southern Decadence and our official charity NOAGE. Local hair stylists Michael and Patrick will be available to give you that special cut. Come out to support our fundraising efforts.
8/18
* Shrek Rave: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 9 p.m. For tickets, go to ticketsales.com/shrek-rave-21-event-tickets-house-of-blues-new-orleans/event/4400390 Dance the night away at this viral Shrek themed dance party.
* Renegade Bears 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! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Drag Search 2023 – Cycle 7: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Louisiana’s Biggest Beginners competition is back for cycle 7! Splash’s Drag Search 2023 Louisiana’s hottest beginner performance competition. Contestants compete in performance style to win the title. $100 cash prize & a Show Night booking at Splash Nightclub! The crowd decides the winner by noise reaction. Hosted by London Manchester!
* Le Vampyre Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A deviously campy and deliciously sexy macabre Theater Show! $40 per person or $50 each for front row seating. Burlesque, Live Music, & Story Time with these Bloodthirsty Beauties! For Tickets Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com
8/19
* 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.
* Krewe of Krampus presents Barbegazi Snoball Fight: French Market; 11am.-4pm. The 2nd Annual Barbegazi Snoball Fight is a day of icy fun and competition as some of New Orleans’ favorite Krewes battle it out to see who has the best snoball flavor. Enjoy live music on stage as you savor the delicious snoballs and let the kids loose on the carnival style games. The best part is that the purchase of every snoball sold goes towards the Krewe of Krampus “Parading for All” initiative, supporting the goal of making parades accessible to everyone. With your help, we can continue to build on the success of our “Accessibility Row” and make sure that everyone can enjoy the magic of parades. Make sure you visit the Accessibility Row tent to learn how we are making parades accessible for everyone and how you can help.
* Ambush Magazine presents the 33rd Gay Appreciation Awards: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 – 9 p.m. 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. Event starts at 6pm SHARP, but come early and walk the Red Carpet with Felicia Phillips and Tiffany Alexander.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7pm. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her 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 evening of burlesque harlotry. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Camo Dance Party – 3rd Annual: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City!…and it’s going CAMOUFLAGE! Splash’s 3rd Annual Camo Dance party! Wear your camouflage out and dance the night away to the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes by DJ SQRD. Dress in theme and receive a free shot before 11p (21+) with themed performances by Mahogany Campbell, Kandy Cayne, & Astraia 007
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. From the UK’s jewel of burlesque and badass showgirl Pinky DeVille comes Burning Hell Burlesque – an exciting night of rock & roll cabaret. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* You’ve Been Dragged – Vanessa Carr LIVE!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Vanessa Carr is a dynamic performer whose style transcends time and entertains audiences everywhere. Her versatility brings joy and smiles to all. Vanessa was raised on classic rock, soul, and funk. Vanessa is unique and known for her storytelling, her humor, and the way she injects fun and love into every room she plays. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at door.
8/20
* Tropical Depression Drag Lunch Bingo: New Orleans Ladies Ballroom; 1771 Stumpf Boulevard Terrytown, LA; 11 a.m. Come fight off the depression of hurricane season in August at Narcissus’s Tropical Depression Drag Lunch Bingo. Wear your best tropical attire or come dressed as your favorite weathercaster. We will be serving bottomless drinks and a light lunch. Between rounds of Bingo we will have entertainment that is sure to heat up the depressive “holidayless” days of the August hurricane season. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent 1507 Magazine St.; 7pm. Expect an intimate and immersive show with featured performances full of mischief, surprise, and decadent delight. Come “Worship” with us every month. Show starts promptly at 8pm. We ask guests to please be respectful of performance timing and settle in early. Limited $25 general admission tickets are available; general admission tickets do not include food, beverages, or table seating. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Stripped Into Submission: Where Burlesque Meets BDSM: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Join The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety for Stripped Into Submission! This sex-positive show, composed of fetish-influenced burlesque and variety acts has now been keeping you whipped, chained, and entertained for over 6 years! Door: 10:30p, Show: 11pm. Tickets: $20. Tickets available at eventbrite and at door.
8/21
* 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! But don’t be discouraged! You needn’t know much to play this game, bribe us for points, and get ready for the silliest, sexiest trivia show in town. We have prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
8/25
* Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious & Audacious Nola present: Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor Enjoy award winning talent and entertainment featuring burlesque bombshells performing to epic jams. Doors 7:30pm, Show 8:00pm. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* 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.
* The Bite Sized Birthday Blowout: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. It’s the Bite Sized Beauty’s birthday and Splash is having a blow out! Splash’s Bite-Sized Birthday Blowout w/ DJ Ruff A celebrating of London Manchester’s birthday with performances by the Bite Sized Beauty, Mahogany Campbell, & Inferna Icon
* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Gagorama features New Orleans’ best drag and burlesque artists. Each artist brings what makes them unique, creating a show that is unpredictable and absurd. Trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. All hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door.
* Conner’s 24 K Birthday Bash!: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. Help our bartender Conner celebrate his 24th Birthday! Wear something Gold or some Bling! Drag Show at 11:30 pm. Show Conner some love on his Birthday!
* French Quarter Cabaret – A Variety Burlesque Experience: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. . This is a free show, but if you want to ensure the best seat possible and get the most out of your experience reserve your seat today. Scorpio Boys Entertainment offers the best in entertainment with award winning performers and every show is unique with a chance of crowd participation!
* Feys Gone Wild: An Immersive High Fantasy Cabaret Experience: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:30 p.m.! For just one night, let us transport you to another realm where you can watch a pixie perform a striptease, table dance with a demon, have your fortune told by an elf, sing a shanty with a pirate bard, get romance tips from a goblin, and when you’re partied out, let our cleric revivify you with a healing potion delivered via body shot! Go on a quest to have the best night of your life at this unique immersive experience designed for the wild at heart. Interacting with our Fey Babes is highly recommended & is the only way to complete Quests! Earn rewards for each quest you complete! Tickets arrive available at door and on eventbrite.com
8/26
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St.; 10 a.m. Join us for a unique drag brunch experience. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet (included) while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Queens such as Kayla Starr, Alexa Milano, Katrina Waters, Tibby Honest, Champagne Munroe, Kookie Baker, Monique Michaels Alexander and Giselle Trivianni. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines as you absorb views of the city. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will depart at 11am sharp. Recommended to arrive by 9:45/10 so you can relax and enjoy the buffet before the show starts at 11am. We will return at 12:30. **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. Hope to see you there and remember, If you can’t make this one, we will cruise the last Saturday of each month. 21 and up event ID required. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 per person & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity.For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7pm. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her 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 evening of burlesque harlotry. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Miss Louisiana Leatherette: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of the Lords of Leather presents this fun pageant with the categories Talent, Leather Fetish Wear and Parish Wear. $15 entrance fee.
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Broadway meets vaudeville! Live singing, cabaret, sideshow, and more to an all musical theater soundtrack! With acts ranging from singers and dancers to drag and burlesque to fire eaters and sword swallowers, you won’t want to miss this monthly powerhouse of a performance!
* Back to School Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP required; No refunds tickets@missaudacious.com
8/27
* Drag Brunch at Lucy’s: Lucy’s Retired Surfer Bar & Restaurant: 701 Tchoupitoulas St.; 10 a.m. On Sunday, August 27th the Divine Ms. Emms & Her Fabulous Femmes will put on a show for the ages! Tickets are $45 (tax and tip included) and includes a brunch buffet as well as a front row seat to the divas – Giselle Trivianni, Vanessa Carr Kennedy, Rue B. Divine, and Ms. Jessica Emms! Please note that alcohol is not included in the cost of your ticket and will be sold separately. And of course, entertainer tips are customary and appreciated – please tip your divas! ++ Add on bottomless mimosas for $10/person. ++ Add on bottomless bloody marys for $10/person. The Attic opens at 10am with brunch starting at 10:30am and the show beginning at 11am sharp. Limited seating is available and advanced purchased tickets are required for entry. We strongly suggest purchasing tickets on a single order for groups who wish to sit together. Please note that tables seat 8 guests – should you have less than 8 in your group other parties may also be seated at your table. Event is nonrefundable, nontransferable, and guests must be 21+ to attend. Please note that The Attic is not ADA accessible and multiple stairs lead up to the space. Questions? Please feel free to call us at (504) 523-8995 or send us an email at neworleans@lucyssurf.com.
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35per person & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
8/28
* Almost 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.
8/30
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. 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.
* Wet Jockey Shorts Contest: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. Come out to see the boys in the jockey shorts get soaking wet. This event is one of the highlights of Southern Decadence.
Full Moon Wet Underwear Contest: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7 p.m. This Southern Decadence fundraiser is hosted by the Crescent City Leathermen.
8/31 – 9/1
* LUST FILTH: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. both nights. Tickets available at eventbrite.com The epic return of LUST FILTH Part V! The annual weekender of Uncensored Performance Art! Dive into our world of depravity in this immersive homage to the obscene. Award-winning & nationally acclaimed professional perverts are traveling in from all over the country to showcase their signature styles and erotic expertise. Indulge with us as we kick off DECADENCE! www.PrettieBoi.com for Tickets. Day One: Royal Court of Lust Filth; Day Two: NewComers. RSVP REQUIRED
8/31
* Musicals: In Burlesque Presents Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Join us in the Twilight Room for Cabaret! Willkommen, Beinvenue, come kick off your Decadence Weekend as our cast brings you Cabaret! We invite you to Berlin, Germany 1930 as the rising tide of facism and war are sweeping the country outside, the Kit Kat Club, an outlet of creative expression and debauchery. Sound familiar? Doors open at 10:30 PM, Show begins at 11PM, General Admission: $20, VIP: $40. Tickets available at inburlesque.eventbrite.com
9/1
* Decadence Drag ATX Take-over: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m.Expect Performance Art, Live Music, Absurdity, and Gorgeosly Dark & Twisted Drag!. Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees. Tickets also available on eventbrite.com
* Men of Jinx – Boylesque with a Twist: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 8:30 p.m. Come and celebrate with the men of Jinx, a fun and interactive male revue with performances from the most versatile male entertainers in the south. We offer an interactive show, a chance to win a lap dance from the entire cast,and a safe place to celebrate anything! Parties of 8 or more receive a complimentary champagne bottle. Reservations include: Entry into the Jinx, great seats, and all the fun.
* 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
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Phoenix’s legendary Southern Decadence Block Parties return for SD 2023. Join thousands of hot men, guest DJ’s, leather vendors and more each night at New Orleans’ only leather bar. Fetish gear is highly recommended. Never a cover charge.
* Bearracuda Southern Decadence 2023!: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Mateo Segade (LA); DJ Freddy King of Pants (Seattle); Go-Go’s All Night. Kick off the weekend at our STELLAR party inside of Toulouse Theatre, in 3 rooms on 2 floors. DJs Mateo Segade (LA) & Freddy King of Pants (Seattle) return to the decks for our annual party in New Orleans. Tickets available at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Bearracuda/552075?afflky=ToulouseTheatre&fbclid=IwAR3KZyG9v5MSojMOzuVgGB75yLqDUlm3aJJhppgJEa7ztg8DMX6Y1Ct3Jio
HNO Decadence Party: Kimpton Hotel Fontenot; 501 Tchoupitoulas St.; 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join Halloween New Orleans for a Southern Decadence celebration and fundraiser. Live DJ and cocktails! There will be opportunities to buy passes and tickets and get more information on our Halloween weekend events, October 27th – 29th. As always, all HNO profits benefit our incredible partner, Project Lazarus. Entry is $20 and as always it’s free for this year’s Host and Patrons. Everyone 21 and up is welcome!
Tension: A Night of Kylie: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Are you as obsessed with Kylie as we are?! This group of Queens are sharing the love of the ICONIQUE Queen of Pop and the music she has given us over the past decades! Tix can be purchased at the door.
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* New Orleans Pride Run & Walk: Crescent Park; Mandeville Wharf; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the New Orleans Pride Run & Walk this Labor Day weekend starting at 8:30am. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans PFLAG Scholarship Program. We return to the New Orleans Riverfront, along with the largest team competition, great sponsors, and a fun post-race party. Each pre-registered participant is guaranteed a commemorative race shirt, finisher medal, and more. Sign up early and save! Race Day Schedule: 7:30 am – Race Day Pickup & Registration Begins 8:30 am – 5K Event Begins; 10:00 am – Award Ceremony (subject to change). Sign up early and save: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/NewOrleans/NOLAPrideRun The New Orleans Pride Run & Walk benefits the PFLAG New Orleans Scholarship Program, which recognizes outstanding LGBTQ+ students from Louisiana, encourages continuing education for self-identified LGBTQ+ students and allies, and fosters a positive image of LGBTQ+ individuals in society.
* 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.
* GRRLSPOT: SOUTHERN DECADENCE: Toulouse Theatre; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 p.m. Tickets available on eventbrite.com GrrlSpot’s legendary Southern Decadence Party is back and bigger than ever. We’re taking over Toulouse Theatre, a giant, historic venue in the French Quarter. DJs, dancers, and the hottest show of Southern Decadence 2023.
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Phoenix’s legendary Southern Decadence Block Parties return for SD 2023. Join thousands of hot men, guest DJ’s, leather vendors and more each night at New Orleans’ only leather bar. Fetish gear is highly recommended. Never a cover charge
* Decadence After Dark 2023: Civic Theatre; 510 O’ Keefe Ave.; 10pm. Purchase Tickets: neworleansdecadence.com Join us for a thrilling and unforgettable evening of uninhibited indulgence at our DECADENCE AFTER DARK PARTY, set to ignite our vibrant city during Decadence. Prepare to embark on a journey of sensory exploration and liberation like no other. Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of our electrifying DJs (Jerreth and Matt Suave), who will fuel the atmosphere with an intoxicating blend of irresistible rhythms.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Decadent Marinade! A Southern Decadence Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A variety show in deliberate violation of causal reasoning. Most indubitably involving: Irreverent Drag performances, Bizarre juxtapositions, Cuckoo-Bananas Burlesque, Formidable Serenading & a general aura of sensual insanity! Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
HORSE MEAT DISCO – SOUTHERN DECADENCE – NEW ORLEANS – 2023: The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.Horse Meat Disco returns to New Orleans for the 8th year in a row with crates of underground disco and classics that have been slaying crowds from their base in Vauxhall, London, to dancefloors worldwide since 2009. Experience pure bliss, paired with the hot and sexy energy of Southern Decadence weekend. This year marks the 51st Anniversary of SOUTHERN DECADENCE. We are thrilled to be in New Orleans’ premier venue ‘THE FILLMORE’ on Canal Street. Tickets available on eventbrite.com
Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest: Siberia; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. The Lords of Leather presents the Mr. Louisiana Leather contest to select the incoming Mr. Louisiana Leather for 2024 with contestants from around the gulf course region. Tickets available asap http://mystic-krewe-of-lords-of-leather.ticketleap.com/.
2023 Rougaroux Jock Strap Lube Wresting!: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Come join the Crescent City Rougaroux as they host their Annual Jock Strap Lube Wrestling on Saturday, September 2nd at Mags 940 on Elysian Fields! We have Jockstrap Lube Wresting, other fun jockstrap games, a 50/50 raffle, and jello shots! Did we mention that we will be auctioning off every contestant’s jockstrap? Come play and help us raise some money to put New Orleans on the map at the 2024 Bingham Cup in Rome, Italy! All proceeds benefit the Crescent City Rougaroux!* $10 Cover! Doors open at 9:30pm and the lube comes out at 10:00pm!
Sacrifice: An Evening of Fetish *Decadence Edition*: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 10 p.m. Sacrifice: An Evening of Fetish *Decadence Edition* Night of Chain, Latex, Rope, and more presented by The Darkroom. Sexy / Fetish Attire Encouraged. Dark Dance Music by DJs Evil Rudy + Sneauxball. 10pm-LATE. $10 with themed / fetish attire, $20 otherwise, 21+ with valid ID
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* Decadence Tea Dance 2023: Bourbon Vieux; 501 Bourbon St.; 2pm. Purchase Tickets: neworleansdecadence.com Join us for a thrilling and unforgettable afternoon of uninhibited indulgence at our DECADENCE ROOFTOP TEA DANCE, set to ignite our vibrant city during Decadence. Prepare to embark on a journey of sensory exploration and liberation like no other. Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of our electrifying DJs (Jerreth and Matt Suave), who will fuel the atmosphere with an intoxicating blend of irresistible rhythms.
* Bette, Bathhouse, and Beyond:Southern Decadence Edition: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 8pm-2am. Daniel Nardicio Productions and Amber Martin present Bette, Bathhouse, and Beyond. Considered by some to be one of the best parties during Southern Decadence, Bette, Bathhouse & Beyond is a marvel! Part time warp to the 70’s bathhouse era, part riveting concert by Amber Martin (one of the most astounding vocalists of the day,) and part raunchfest, BB & B delivers! With special guest DJ Johnny Dynell playing bathhouse disco all night between Amber’s astounding sets. But no Bette Bathhouse and Beyond would be complete without our own Barry Manilow, Drew Brody–he sings, he plays and he’s hot! Three 20-minute all-Bette “live from the Continental Baths” sets of songs performed by Amber and Drew. PLUS the Continental go-go dancers. For a magical one-of-a-kind night to remember. The audience will be required to wear only towels, bathrobes or underwear (BYOT: bring your own towel, or rent one for only $2 to recreate the vibe of the famed bathhouse). For tickets, go to https://www.redeyetickets.com/bette-bathhouse-beyond-southern-decadence/?fbclid=IwAR09uqIMVotDS-jPR5nZLmXfkYWiXcn023p7uSKMV8bljRnkg7Rzrvnnxak
* Trixie Minx’s Productions presents Drag Cabaret at the Jazz Playhouse: The Jazz Playhouse: 300 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. Come celebrate Decadence weekend and get loose with Drag Cabaret at the Jazz Playhouse presented by Trixie Minx Productions. From their flawless dance moves to their amazing comedic acumen, you are sure to be WOWED by the rotating cast of sultry Drag Queens performing nightly. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. The Phoenix’s legendary Southern Decadence Block Parties return for SD 2023. Join thousands of hot men, guest DJ’s, leather vendors and more each night at New Orleans’ only leather bar. Fetish gear is highly recommended. Never a cover charge
Sunday Tea Dance & Parade Viewing; Bourbon Vieux; 503 Bourbon St.; 2 – 6 p.m. Our Sunday tea dance will be on the Southern Decadence parade route offering unparalleled views of the French Quarter, the iconic Bourbon Street, and Southern Decadence’s 51st annual parade. VIP drinks free on Sunday.
THE BUILDING presents GLAMOROUS featuring KYNT & Friends! LABOR DAY WEEKEND: The Building; 1427 Oretha Castle Hailey Blvd.; 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. THE BUILDING presents GLAMOROUS, a decadent night of banging underground house music beats, fashion, and live performances, featuring New Orleans first International House Music Recording Artist KYNT! Exclusive live DJ sets by Hollagraham & Dingus, Doc Hayman, Pablo Zaldivar, KarbiNation, and Tom Harvey! Special guest performances by Micaela Paule, Brandon Garrett, Kirkland Green & Matt Kruft, and Jasmine White. Runway Fashion Show and Models by Chic Nouvelle! Come out and dance the night away supporting your favorite local New Orleans artists! Drink specials included! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
WET DREAM – Pool Party – Southern Decadence: 2460 N. Rampart St.; 12 – 7 p.m. OPEN BAR – TOWEL SERVICE – SNACKS – PRIVATE RESIDENCE. BEARMANIA + HIT IT present WET DREAM: The Pool Party. The wettest & wildest ALL INCLUSIVE pool party of Southern Decadence. SWIM + DRINK + PLAY Ticket includes: OPEN BAR, TOWEL SERVICE, LITE SNACKS, BOTTLED WATER/SODAS/JUICES, IN/OUT ACCESS TO POOL/FACILITIES 12-7pm, Music by DJ SINDRI (LA). Tickets available at eventbrite.com
