October has things that go bump in the night and on the dance floor. From parties and fundraisers to festivals and parades, this month is one of the best months in NOLA for events. Here are just some of the hot events in October. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
· NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 6 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4:00 PM at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 4:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
· Cooking with Monica: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Come enjoy delicious food cooked by Monica every Monday at 5 p.m. and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2 a.m.
· Monday Night Madness Pool Tournament: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. $5 per person winner takes all.
· Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
· Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Monday night.
· LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
· Monday Late Night Karaoke: Santos Bar; 1135 Decatur St., New Orleans; 10pm. Hosted by Sunshine Edae. Come sing your heart out.
Tuesday:
· Sing-A-Long Karaoke with DJ Slay: Flip Side Bar and Patio; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 7 – 11 p.m.
· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to reserve a table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8–11pm. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
· Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· B-Bob’s Gay Bar Bingo: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 8:30 & 10 p.m. Hosted by Champagne Munroe, come out for fun and great prizes.
· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
· Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
· No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Men At The Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join the Four for an evening of gogo dancing!
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:15pm. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· Big Gay Game Show; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:30 p.m. Audience members have the chance to compete with their favorite Drag Super Stars for chances to win some fabulous prizes in this all new show. Games include: Lip Sync 4 Your Life, Are You Smarter than a Drag Queen, Guess the Key Word, What’s in the BOX, and much much more. Weekly rotating Ho’s. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and many more of New Orleans Drag Entertainers.
· Queen’s Karaoke: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
· Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose from over 30,000 songs.
· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com .
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
· Jezebell’s Jukebox – With a Twist: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Music, sass, and surprises with the fabulous Jezebell Sin! Singing hits from all genres and eras. Happy Hour from 4–6PM – $2 off everything alcoholic.
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Karaoke Night; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10pm–midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Cassini
· So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.
Friday:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. 9 games with prizes, last game blackout.
· Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 6 p.m. Dance Cardio is a low impact dance cardio workout for active adults aging actively, set to high energy hip-hop, rock, R&B, blues and funk.
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: 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
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap: 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Whiskey & Rhinestones returns in its new forever home – The Original Nite Cap! Burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of history and celebration of the city while you enjoy cocktails and food options to enjoy during the show. 7pm doors. 8pm showtime. $20 cover. Featuring a rotating cast of local and traveling burlesque entertainers! Tickets are at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans; 8:30pm. The Wig Snatchers Drag Show features some of New Orleans best drag artists performing comedy, dance, and musical numbers every Friday and Saturday night in The Penthouse upstairs at The Maison. While the show is no cover/first-come-first-served, they do offer the ability to guarantee seating for your group by reserving a VIP section.
· Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by the fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing!
· Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. A night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the striptease. 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.
· 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 and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Felicia Phillips. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
· Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GOGOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!
· Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 11:59 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
Saturday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers : Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes.
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans, LA; 8:30 p.m. Comedy, dance, and musical numbers in The Penthouse upstairs at The Maison. While the show is no cover/first-come-first-served, they do offer the ability to guarantee seating for your group by reserving a VIP section.
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 10pm. Drag show with revolving cast.
· Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
· Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy 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.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét. Start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 2-5pm. Writing Across the Rainbow is our new ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, spanning how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world! Publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets.
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 3–5pm. Vanessa Carr Kennedy sings your favorite songs.
· Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
· The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.
· The Roundup Review: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 5:30 p.m. No cover. Great drag show every Sunday.
· 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 Felicia Phillips hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new and exciting show each week. From classic strip tease, to circus acts, to comedy Queens, Minx Burlesque has something to please and tease every audience member. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with gogo boys. 11 games, no cover.
· The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety presents decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
10/1
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!
10/2 – 10/12
· You Really Suck: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans: See Eventbrite.com for dates, tickets and times. An all original musical by local theater company Queer New Theatre. Vampire Marco Flambeau seems to have it all; a thriving gay bar in the French Quarter, an adoring yet long-suffering femme fatale familiar, and his very own swamp monster. And yet, when star quarterback, Andy, waltzes into his gay bar on the first night of Southern Decadence, Marco realizes there is one thing he has yet to achieve in his 400 years roaming the planet: unholy matrimony. A play by Ben Fox. Join us on Wednesday, October 8 for industry night. Enjoy reduced ticket prices for industry professionals.
10/2 – 10/19
· The Lehman Trilogy: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans; See website for tickets, dates and times. It’s a Southern story of a family that started with a dry goods store in Alabama and grew to a financial powerhouse. Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play. By Stefano Massini. Adapted by Ben Power. Tickets at https://www.lepetittheatre.com/events/the-lehman-trilogy
10/2
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
· Splash’s Drag Search 2025 Cycle 9: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 8 p.m. Drag Search: Louisiana’s hottest Beginner Performance competition. Contestants compete in performance style to win the title of: Drag Search 2025! $100 cash prize & a Show Night booking at Splash Nightclub! The crowd decides the winner by noise reaction. Hosted by: DS winner ’16 – London Manchester & DS Allstars winner Miss Thing B. Savage! Honoring Drag Search 2024: Ironix London
· PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Pokédrag is a PokéParty where Drag Trainers catch Pokemon (the audience) and compete in Lipsync battles, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
10/3 – 10/6
· The Case of the Bitch n’Belles: A Golden Girls Drag Musical: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; Fri, Oct 3 at 10:30pm, Sat, Oct 4 at 10:30pm and Mon, Oct 6 at 8:00pm. TICKETS: https://GoldenGirlsTheMusical.eventbrite.com. A live musical rendition of one of the Golden Girls’ most iconic episodes, featuring lots of Drag, Burlesque, and Overall Cabaret Tom-foolery!
10/3
· Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift Listening Party: Public Belt Bar in Hilton Riverside Hotel; #2 Poydras St., New Orleans; 4 – 9 p.m. Join us in Public Belt as we celebrate the release of Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl. Happy Hour from 4–6 pm with drink specials & our themed “Showgirl” cocktail; Trivia at 7 pm with prizes for the winners, All Taylor, All Night – music from every era, plus the new album on repeat and Pop-up Boutique. Admission is free, and parking is included with the purchase of a beverage!
· Amy Henry Centola Lost In Thought Artist Reception: Gallery Orange; 619 Royal St., New Orleans; 6–9pm. Join us for a special night with Amy Henry Centola as we toast her solo show Lost in Thought
· Ladies First Comedy Open Mic Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans; 8:30pm. Ladies First is a comedy open mic that gives femme comics the spotlight. It’s a night of laughs, support, and empowering women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming comedians to take the stage. We also welcome dance, drag, and burlesque performers to bring their work in progress performance pieces to the show! WIP acts must be booked in advance, so to run an act at the mic please reach out to us on Instagram at @improv.party. Admission is free but rsvp at eventbrite.com to reserve your space.
· NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 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.
· Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. STUDIO 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy starring local burlesque and drag talent. With lagniappe performance by Sailem from Hell with the act seen on HULU’s Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 11 p.m. Starring Anita Razr and guests.
· October Birthday Bash: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct 3 • Karaoke 9 PM–Midnight. Hosted by Nicole DuBois. Got an October birthday? Celebrate with us and receive a complimentary bottle of champagne (21+).
10/4
· QUUeer Fete Music Festival 2025: Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge; 8470 Goodwood Blvd., Baton Rouge; 4:30 – 9 p.m. Music, food and community. TICKETS START AT $15 (12 and under FREE, plus special student options) – Visit https://quueerfete.unitarianbr.org/ . DOORS OPEN at 4:30 p.m. with dinner and festivities. PERFORMANCES START at 5:30 p.m. On tap: A spaghetti dinner, merch sales, fun for the kids and partner info from PFLAG of Greater Baton Rouge, BR Pride, Ascension Pride, La Trans Advocates and more.
· John Waters: The Worst Waters Art Opening: Arthur Roger Gallery; 432 Julia St, New Orleans; 6–9pm. The Arthur Roger Gallery presents “The Worst of Waters”, the gallery’s seventh solo exhibition with John Waters. The exhibition will be on view from October 4 to November 15. Waters will be present at the opening reception hosted by the gallery on Saturday, October 4 in conjunction with Art for Arts’ Sake. Additionally, the artist will lead a walkthrough of his exhibition on Saturday, October 4, at 1 PM.
· Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m.
· Halloween Costume Party ’91: Big Easy Roller Derby Warehouse; 3632 Desire Parkway, New Orleans; 8pm–midnight. Dress as your favorite wrestler and travel back in time to 1991. Drinks, raffle, costume contest and DJ. All proceeds benefit CrescentCare.
· American Horror Story Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Splash is bringing your favorite horror characters to life at the American Horror Story Dance Party! DJ Ruff will be dropping the beats all night long with London & Mahogany performing as your favorite AHS characters! Don’t forget when you spend over $50 on your tab, you receive a door pass for free entry on your next visit, up to $10!
· The Life of a Showgirl: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Featuring Nicole DuBois with special guests Kitty, Austrailayah & Yira. Join us at Sipps for a night of glamour, glitter, and unforgettable performances.
10/6
· Rainbow Society Queer Youth Meetup: Kelly’s Coastal Cabana; 124 Girod St., Mandeville, LA; 6 p.m. A social meetup for queer youth and their allies. Young LGBTQ+ folks need community more than ever, and we hope to meet that need, help them make connections, and know that they are not alone. If your youth can’t drive themself, please don’t drop them off. Stick around, have a burger, and let them experience a safe community!
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30-8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and understanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected.
10/7 – 10/12
· Kimberly Akimbo: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans; See site for dates, times and tickets – https://www.saengernola.com/events/kimberly-akimbo/ The 2023 Tony-winner for best musical revolves around a teenage girl named Kimberly Levaco, who suffers from a condition that rapidly accelerates the aging process. Before she has had a chance to venture forth into the world as an adult, she finds herself turning into an old woman. The musical features a score by Jeanine Tesori and David Lindsay-Abaire.
10/7
· Horror Night Capture: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Halloween Movie Night and photos with your favorite villains. Bram Stoker’s Dracula with Ariana Amour as Lucy Westerna.
· Dragula Titans Watch Party: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30pm. Watch party with Grand Maw and fiends. Ghoulish fun & monster prizes.
10/8
· Wellness Wednesday: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. An evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self awareness & enlightenment practices. This event takes place from 6 to 8 pm and is open to everybody ages 18 and up. No registration required.
· Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7-10pm. 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
10/9
· Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, plus comedians and special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
· Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m.This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events, winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience’s applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com.
10/10
· Greetings, From Queer Mountain Storytelling Show – The Next Chapter: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm Each month, we host a queer storytelling show featuring amazing and fabulous storytellers. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $10 (available at the door). We accept cash or Venmo (@GFQMNOLA).
· 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 beer on the back patio.
· Splash’s Emo Halloween Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. DJ Affiliated will be spinning punk rock & emo anthems all night with an emo themed show with your host Miss Thing B.Savage. $2 drinks from 9-11p. A special audience game kicks off at 10:30pm.
· Neon Moon Cabaret: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Out of this World Drag show hosted by Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
· New Orleans Drag 101: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Join Head Secretary Laveau Contraire and her star-studded faculty for the ultimate crash course in charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent! Every month, we bring you a dazzling new lineup of drag professors ready to educate, entertain, and leave you gagging. Tuition: $20 General Admission VIP Students: Reserved front-row seating + a surprise from the principal’s office. Doors: 10:30 PM | Showtime: 11:00 PM. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm-midnight. Immerse yourself in an evening of burlesque and performance art filled. 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
· The Benefit Show: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. The Benefit Show – October 10th at Midnight! Join us at Sipps as we celebrate Vantasia Divine, Gulf Coast EOY F.I. 2025 with a benefit showcase! No Cover – Karaoke All Night. Hosted by the fabulous Le’Kis Redd D’Ville. Every dollar helps Vantasia shine on the National Entertainer of the Year stage this November in Louisville, KY.
10/11
· 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
· Connect Fest 2025: Heritage Park; 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, LA; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Connect Northshore is thrilled to bring you ConnectFest 2025, a community pride celebration.
· Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. Lieder and Lingerie is a live music, opera/burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians pushing the boundaries of Opera until she says her safe word. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and door.
· The Spotlight Show: Café Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. Starring Simone Rishard.
· Tears & Tassels : A Live Emo Band Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Live Emo Band Burlesque featuring Memoirs. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· B-Bob’s 33rd Anniversary Party: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 8 p.m. Come celebrate all night with us and see what we have in store for our 34th year.
· Country Dance: Gabby’s; 2021 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. Line dancing and two stepping. No cover. Don’t forget to come to our weekly line dance lessons on Tuesday nights at 8:00pm. Learn the line dances we do before the dance.
· Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
· Bite Me Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Dress as anything Halloween that infects you with a bite and get ready to dance! DJ SQRD will be mixing the hottest mixes! London & Kandy take the stage to give you bite-sized performances as infectious biting Halloween villains!
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. “Variété DeVille” is a tribute to the glamour, sophistication, and electric energy of legendary performances. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
10/13
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins!” – (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
10/14
· Power Breakfast with the Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber sponsored by Trips Unlimited: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 2309 North Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8–9:30am. The Chamber hosts its quarterly breakfast networking event, featuring a custom-created buffet-style breakfast menu. The cost will be $15 per person for Members and $20 per person for Non-Members. Register at https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/power-breakfast-with-the-lgbtq-chamber-sponsored-by-trips-unlimited-386
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for social gaming with community members from across generations. We have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. Feel free to invite friends!
· Bingo with Vanessa Carr: Tuff Break; 3021 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 8 p.m. Come play Drag bingo with Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
· Horror Night Capture: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Halloween Movie Night and photos with your favorite villains. Queen of the Damned with Miz Juno as Akasha.
· PFLAG New Orleans Exploring Gender Identity: Curiosity, Compassion & Clarity: St. Charles Center for Faith and Action at the St. Charles Avenue Baptist Church; 7100 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans; 7–8pm. An informative evening with Dr. Emily Starr, an expert in gender identity and inclusive education. Dr. Starr will guide us in deepening our understanding of gender identity and expanding our empathy toward transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse individuals. Whether you’re a parent, educator, faith-leader, or community member, this session offers meaningful tools to foster compassion and inclusion.
· Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm. Theater, Burlesque, Live Music, Stories, Sideshow, & Stupidity! Featuring a rotating cast of dazzling & daring degenerates – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy DaClown, Tsarina Hellfire, & Dinah Deville Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets
· Dragula Titans Watch Party: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30pm. Watch Party with Grand Maw and fiends. Ghoulish fun and monster prizes.
10/15
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease. 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 Halloween Edition: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. There will be a costume contest with prizes. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. 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.
· World Gone Wrong: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Join Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen 2024, Laveau Contraire, for a post-apocalyptic drag cabaret where laughter is the last line of de-fense. In World Gone Wrong, Laveau tackles it all…from AI overlords and climate collapse to smelly drag queens and the world’s final clearance sale. Tickets at eventbite.com and the door.
· Hot Dog Drag Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8-11 p.m. Hosted by Vanessa and Bartender Brien! No cover, get a card and play for prizes. CECE’S DIVINE HOT DOGS will be popping up and selling wieners! We strongly encourage you to dress fun–leather sexy, himbo and bimbo energy….or dress like a hot dog!
10/16
· Meet Knight: Le Cabaret: 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 5 – 7 p.m. You bring your meat, and the bar supplies the potatoes, salad and rolls.
· Belle Reve Homecoming ’25 – Benefit Fundraiser: Lula Distillery; 1532 Saint Charles Ave., New Orleans; 6–8pm.An evening of music, dancing, food and fun to raise programming funds for the Belle Reve Center and our mission of providing LGBTQ-affirming, affordable housing and supportive services for seniors in Orleans Parish. This year’s Homecoming will feature music by New Orleans trio The Champagniacs and very special performances by the New Orleans krewe Tap Dat. Tickets at Eventbrite.com.
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. A cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a cast of performers of that sign. Drag, burlesque, comedy and live music. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Tits & Giggles: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9pm. Featuring Viva Noir and Tommy Brennan.
10/17
· Miss Louisiana Leatherette: The Four Seasons & Den Patio Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. The Lords of Leather presents Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2026. Crazy fun and entertainment. $15 ticket with cash bar.
· The Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Magic illusions,circus acts & sideshow stunts. Tickets ate Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio
· Coven Fab Friday: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Dress as a witch or warlock and get ready to dance as DJ 2EZ takes over the decks. Featuring a witch themed show starring Mahogany, Andy Black, & Host Miss Thing. Mahogany’s Walk of Fame game kicks off at 10:30pm.
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
· Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 11 p.m. Starring Anita Razr and guests.
10/18
· Ghouls Just Want To Have Fun: Armeinius Den; 433 N. Broad St., New Orleans; 8–11pm. Get ready to slay, strut, and scream— the Krewe of Armeinius hosts a frightfully fabulous night where Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun! This Halloween fundraiser brings the glam and the gore with a wickedly 80s twist. Enjoy live drag performances, a haunted passageway, open bar & spooky bites, & a gift box silent auction packed with treats. 80s-themed costumes encouraged but not required. This is a fundraiser for the Krewe of Armeinius, so come to support dead or alive — or just with a drink in hand and a bidding pen at the ready. Tickets at https://www.ticketleap.events/events/armeinius/ghouls-just-wanna-have-fun-an-80s-party-to-die-for
· Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 7:30pm.
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. When Vaudeville meets Broadway, drag, burlesque and sideshow take center stage to an all-musical-theater score! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Undead Disco: Zombie Ball VII: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Dress as a zombie and head to the dance floor for the Zombie Ball 7: The Undead Disco. Wear your torn up clothes & zombie paint and dance under the disco ball to the beats of DJ Affiliated, while Miss Thing & Kozmik take the stage as the living dead!
· Haunted Disco Show Night: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. Dance the night away under the glow of our giant Jack-O-Lantern disco ball! Sipps is bringing you a Haunted Disco packed with spooky vibes, electrifying beats, and fierce performances that will leave you screaming for more. $10 Cover. Beats by DJ Tay! Hosted by the Nicole Du Bois. Costumes encouraged.
10/19
· Endzone Elegance: Dave & Buster’s, 1200 Poydras St., New Orleans; 11 a.m. Join the Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra for our October fundraiser: Endzone Eleganza! Catch the Saints game as they take on the Bears on the big screens at Dave & Buster’s while enjoying food, fun, and fundraising. Entry: $10 per person (includes food from Dave & Buster’s). Football Squares: $20 per square — with $600 in payouts throughout the game! Payouts: $150 each quarter (1st, 2nd, 3rd, Final Score). This event supports the Krewe’s 61st Annual Ball and helps us keep dues low.
· Show Me Your Noobs: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. A monthly showcase of new local Burlesque, Drag and Variety talent. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Heaux-cus Pocus Drag Spelltacular: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7pm. A high-camp drag parody of Hocus Pocus —New Orleans-style! Join the Sanderson Sisters as they rise from the dead for a night of singing, drag performances, and audience interaction. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
10/20
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original NiteCap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30-8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends
10/21
· Horror Night Capture: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Halloween Movie Night and photos with your favorite villains. Cream with Qween Quan as Ghostface.
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· Dragula Titans Watch Party: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30pm. Watch Party with Grand Maw and fiends. Ghoulish fun and monster prizes.
10/22
· Roast Queen!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Roast Queen is a show that proves sometimes the best way to show love is to roast each other to a crisp. Watch as local drag performers take turns lovingly dragging each other by the lacefront. Hosted by Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen Laveau Contraire, this show blends stand-up, shade, and shenanigans. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Video Game Night: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Enjoy video game night with Tara Hole Royale.
10/23
· Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, plus comedians and special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
10/24 – 10/26
· Halloween New Orleans; Various New Orleans Venues; see website for events, dates and times. Prepare to ascend to the realm of gods and legends as HNO 2025 takes you on an odyssey through the myths of ancient times. Join us for a weekend of revelry and entertainment in support of Project Lazarus. Friday – The Parthenon Ball at Gallier Hall; Saturday – Olympus After Dark at The Fillmore; Sunday – Poseidon’s Voyage at the City of New Orleans Riverboat. Tickets at https://www.halloweenneworleans.com/
10/24 – 10/30
· New Orleans Ballet Presents Dracula: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans; Check website for dates, tickets and times. https://orpheumnola.com/event/nobt-presents-dracula/ From the New Orleans Ballet Theatre comes Dracula choreographed by Oliver Halkowich.Inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel, this ballet will go into the mind of our protagonist, Jonathan Harker, on his journey to Count Dracula’s castle and his inner reckoning with his own darkness and his love, Mina.
10/24
· Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· Ghouls Just Want to Have Fun: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Featuring an audience game at 10:30p, followed by the ghoul’s show with London, Inferna, & Host Miss Thing! Don’t forget Splash has $2 drinks* every Friday night from 9-11p! Spend $50 on a tab any night, and receive a door pass to get in free on your next visit, or up to a $10 discount!
· French Quarter Cabaret April 25th – A Variety Burlesque Experience: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10pm. Cabaret vibe with a burlesque twist. This is a free show at the door, but if you want to ensure the best seat possible and get the most out of your experience, reserve your seat today at Eventbrite.com.
· Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door.
· KickOff Party for Gulf Coast Equality Fest: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:00 p.m. Headliner: Nicole DuBois – Miss Mobile Gay Pride 202. Featuring: Catastrophe Nicole Knight, Jamazetta Davenport, Virgemi A’verly, Alexa Avery & Martyna Elegance. No Cover!
10/25
· NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30 AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285).
· Gulf Coast Equality Fest: The Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast; 280 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS; 11am–5pm. This year’s festivities will be held on The Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi, with the theme “This Is Me!” and drag performances, live music, speakers, food, and activities for children. The event will be emceed by Catastrophe Nicole Knight. Admission and parking are complimentary.
· 3rd Annual Ghoulish Gala: Le Cabaret: 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 7pm. Fundraiser for LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. Silent and live auction, raffles, and big money prizes for best and most creative costume. Also, the traditional Buy a Boy contest
· Secrets Boylesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30pm. A celebration of the male art form of burlesque featuring performers from near and far. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 8pm.
· GrrlSpot / Femme Fatale / Queer Women’s Halloween Haunt: Emporium Arcade Bar; 2231 Saint Claude Avenue New Orleans; 8 p.m. GrrlSpot takes over Emporium after the Krewe of Boo Parade! Queer women, DJs, burlesque, acrobats & arcade games. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· Onyx Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their bi-monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· Villains’ Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Dress as your favorite villain! Splash presents the Villains Dance Party with DJ Affiliated! The party beats will be going all night long with Villain themed performances by Kozmik & Amanda Andrews! Spend $50 on a tab and receive a free cover pass (up to $10 off your next visit).
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm.Featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists. Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
· Boylesque: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. A daring night of boylesque & burlesque with Nicole DuBois. Music by DJ Dollabill. $10 Cover. Featuring: Rusty Fawcett, Nick Nicolai, Shredded Mercury & more!
10/26
· Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30am–12:30pm. Vanessa Carr Kennedy plays with free brunch food.
· Petronius Dragoween Brunch: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 11 a.m. Come join the Krewe for a spooky time and enjoy some wonderful food. Tickets are $30.
· World Ballet Company Presents Cinderella: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans; 6pm. The fairy tale comes to life in a Broadway-style production. World Ballet Company’s Cinderella features a cast of 40 dancers, and choreography by Marina Kesler. Tickets at https://orpheumnola.com/event/world-ballet-company-cinderella/
10/27
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after the winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins!” – (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
10/28
· Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber Meet & Eat Networking Lunch: Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans; 125 Bourbon Street, New Orleans; 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Members and guests are invited to join this bi-monthly informal lunch gathering. At Meet & Eat, each person is responsible for their meal. First come, first group will be seated together. Please register so we can provide a headcount with the member restaurant. Register at https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/meet-eat-networking-lunch-566
· Queer Northshore Social: Covington Beer Garden; 434 N. New Hampshire St., Covington, LA; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Queer Northshore’s monthly meetup (formerly called “Two Beer Queers”) is about creating space for the local LGBTQ+ community to connect in person each month.. All Queer Northshore events are open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
· Juju & Cassidy present- On a TUESDAY?!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Featuring feats of danger, whacky burlesque, out of box drag and more! With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Horror Night Capture: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Halloween Movie Night and photos with your favorite villains. Hocus Pocus with Laveau Contraire as Sarah.
· Dragula Titans Watch Party: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30pm. Watch Party with Grand Maw and fiends. Ghoulish fun and monster prizes.
10/29
· 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 as well as Burlesque Roulette, where you choose the song Lefty Strips to!
· The 50th Anniversary Rocky Horror Picture Show Spectacular Tour: The Mahalia Jackson Theater; 1419 Basin St., New Orleans; 8pm. Join the original Columbia, Nell Campbell, for a screening of the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation! Plus a costume contest. Get tickets to the V.I.P. Meet & Greet to meet Nell Campbell herself, have a personal photo opportunity, & get an autograph. $100 V.I.P. Meet & Greet includes VIP Meet & Greet seating section, the best seats in the house; special Rocky Horror VIP Laminate; Get a photo taken with Nell Campbell with your own camera; bring your own personal item to autograph, or pick out a photo from Nell’s collection to get signed. Every ticket purchased includes one (1) bag of ROCKY HORROR props for audience participation throughout the event. For safety reasons, no outside props will be permitted.Tickets at https://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com/events/rocky-horror-picture-show/?fbclid=IwY2xjawM__ixleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFKSVR6Ylp5S2JiZWRqUmdsAR5If_E5OYVpOJDnnKAEkYmlL3y1bmOBeCaxNqP-we3KVwE6wte4dSz1LF4u_w_aem_avHaWp9mJ6ISZ8-54Bs_Mg
10/30
· Dark Gift Alliance: Belle Epoque Noir : Generations Hall; 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., New Orleans; 9pm–1am. Featuring a premium open bar, live music and DJ, live entertainment, tarot readings, and a raffle with prizes! MC HellVira (Crisie Isbell), DJ Razor of Simple Complexity, Duane Bartel’s Band, All information and tickets at https://www.CovenOfTheArticulate.com/ Dark Gift Alliance events are inclusive, and welcome Vampires, Witches, Werewolves, Fairies, and the like. Even humans and familiars are allowed, with supervision. This year’s charity will be the Colorectal Cancer Alliance.
10/31
· Boo Bash: Halloween Community Block Party; 1225 N. Colombia St. Covington, LA; 4 – 7 p.m. The Next Right Thing, Queer Northshore, St. Tammany Library Alliance, and friends are teaming up to create a night of safe, fun, and meaningful connection for local kids and families. There will be Trick-or-treat stations, party games, free children’s books, live music from Ben Redwine & Don Vappie and face painting. Costumes and decorations can absolutely carry child-appropriate antifascist messaging — because joy is resistance. Security provided by Covington PD Detail.
· Quintron & Miss Pussycat Halloween: The Music Box Village; 4557 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. $30 at the door. 18+.
· Slay: Halloween Costume and Dance Party: The Green Room; 521 E. Boston St., Covington, LA; 7pm–1am. Doors at 7PM | 21+. $7 online | $10 at the door (until we hit capacity, so don’t play). TICKETS: https://www.queernorthshore.org/calendar/slay-2025 Music to resurrect your ex: DJ Haute Mess + guest DJ LUVFX (EDM, House, Nu Disco, Slap House, chaos). Drag King supremacy: Legendary Thorne Hart on stage. Dressed to Kill Costume Contest.
· Splash Presents Halloween Night 2025: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Halloween dance party featuring a costume contest for $500 cash! Beats dropped by DJ SQRD with Halloween spotlight performances by Miss Thing & Mahogany Campbell.
· Sipps Halloween Dance Party & Costume Competition: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. $10 Cover | $500 Cash Prize for Best Costume. Sipps is transforming with dazzling lights, spooky décor, and a costume contest; compete for a $500 cash prize. Music by DJ TShay, spinning tracks to keep the dance floor packed all night. Live entertainment – Nicole DuBois and Lexis Redd D’Ville.
· Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the classic movie with a drag-lesque flair to our shadowcast! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie on the theater screen while we live act it out on the stage and throughout the audience.Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
