It’s Halloween in New Orleans and there are all kinds of things that go bump in the night. Here are just a few of the hot happenings during the October Spooky Season. If you want your event listed, send an email to ledgemgp@gmail.com.
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 the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. 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. 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.
· Drag Bing: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Every Monday Drag Bingo 7pm hosted by Mistie Bonet and/or Princess Stephany
· Betsy Propane Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Traditional New Orleans Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind.
· LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
· 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
Tuesday:
· 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 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· 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.
· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Okay Bar; 1700 Port St., 3300 Royal St.., New Orleans.; 8 – 11 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are $10. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
· 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.
· Slow Jam Tuesday; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 p.m. to close. Slide into Tuesday the easy way with chill vibes, smooth throwback tunes & cold drinks! Happy Hour 4PM–6PM. Kyle behind the bar ALL NIGHT! Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· 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.
· Karaoke: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Darrioke Karaoke hosted by Darrius Summers 8pm till midnight
· Line Dancing with Miss Honey Sparkles: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans.; 8 p.m. Every Wednesday we are boot scootin’and no partner required!! Join us for Line Dancing Night with Miss Honesy Sparkles and leave your two left feet at the door! Happy Hour 5:30pm – 7pm. Line Dancing 8 – 10 p.m.
· Karaoke Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8:30 p.m. Come join Dakota Goldman behind the bar for happy hour from 4-6pm, then stay for karaoke with Caleb Cuevas at 8:30 til 11:30!
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans.; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
Thursday:
· PFLAG New Orleans Expanding the Rainbow: WHIVFM.org; 9 a.m. Check out this radio show every Thursday at 9 a.m. with Frank and Sally and special guests from the LGBTQ+ community.
· 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. An all new show, original music, and courtesans. 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 New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together.
· Terrioke: Le CaBARet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
Friday:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 Heinburg St., Pensacola, FL; 6:30 p.m. Special Guest Host Alexis Milano pulls balls and hands out great prizes.
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans. 7 p.m. Created by homegrown showgirl Bella Blue, this show features a rotating cast of local and out of town performers each week so no 2 shows are ever the same!
· 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
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” a show that celebrates glam and horror!
· Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. 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.
· Fab Fridays Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 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, whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! $4 well drinks before 11.
· The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips 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.
· That’s Drag: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Haus Contraire.
· Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 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.
Saturday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy Drag performances and brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Vanessa Carr Presents a Mama Honey Production.
· 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. 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; 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming & entertaining experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances of some of the most iconic artists of all time while you start the day with a plate of New Orleans, and a drink in hand. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Trash Disco & Historic Napkin Toss; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 10:30 p.m. Home of the world-famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 3 – 5 p.m. Come see Vanessa Carr Kennedy sing your favorite songs.
· The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests 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 Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz New Orleans; 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 a different show every week filled with 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 New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
10/1
· Chaotic Good Time – The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in an adventure brought to life through performances from burlesque, drag and variety stars paired with storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/2
· Gay Easter Parade 2027 Announcement Party: Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 8:30 p.m. An early Mardi Gras means an early Easter season, so the Gay Easter Parade is starting the celebration early with our Gay Easter Parade 2027 Grand Marshals Announcement Party. Attendees are invited to meet the newly appointed Grand Marshals at our inaugural sponsor gathering, taking place at Buffas Bar & Restaurant in the Music Hall. Guests can enjoy light refreshments and complimentary cocktails when they become sponsors during the event. This year, we have introduced new sponsorship levels that come with enhanced benefits to assist in covering the parade’s expenses and supporting our charity, Food For Friends.
· 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.
· Blood Moon: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Presale tickets available now at SplashBR.com. On Friday, October 2, Splash Nightclub transforms under the Blood Moon for a dark and seductive night of music, drag, and creatures that thrive after midnight. Howling on the decks: DJ Affiliated. Creatures of the night: Miss Thing, Odessa Savage & Nicole Foxx.
· Psychedelic Speakeasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. A surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with outrageous acts! Each month brings a new cast and a new show. Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tick-ets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
10/3
· Flamingo Bingo: Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans; 1 p.m. The Krewe of Petronius has partnered with Tiffany Alexander to bring back Flamingo Bingo! There’ll be a total of 10 games for $25, great prizes, and beautiful performances from Tiffany Alexander and Monique Michaels-Alexander.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in backstages, cabarets, and late-night clubs of New Orleans. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history just outside the French Quarter, reviving a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· Unholy Halloween Dance Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Presale tickets available now at SplashBR.com. On Saturday, October 3, give in to temptation at **UNHOLY: Halloween Dance Party**—a night of dark desires, sinful looks and unapologetic dancing. Dress sinful. Sounds by DJ 2EZ Featuring Mahogany Campbell and Riva Kup.
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. This show brings a seductive mix of charm, heat, humor, and masculine energy to your first Saturday night of every month. Doors open at 10:30pm, and by 11:00pm, the fun begins. Tickets at Eventbrite or the door.
· Scream Queens: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Horror, glamour, and drag! Join us Saturday, October 3rd for SCREAM QUEENS, starring: Nicole, Vampire Armand, Britney With a special haunting by Ivy Dripp. Midnight Show. $10 Cover. Music by DJ Dolla Bill
10/4
· Read Me! A Banned Book Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 2 – 4 p.m. Celebrate banned books at the start of Banned Books Week with the Read Me, Baby cabaret, featuring readings from banned books alongside drag, music, poetry, burlesque, and more! This will mark the launch of Lavender Cafe & Bookstore, a new LGBTQ+ led third space and cultural hub. Operating as a pop-up while searching for the right spot for our brick and mortar, Lavender connects people to the books, culture, and community that brings joy and nourishment to their lives.
· THE PINK SHOW: A Love Letter to Queer High-Femme Glamour: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Burlesque, drag & beguiling displays flaunting feminine wiles. THE PINK SHOW: A LOVE LETTER TO QUEER HIGH-FEMME GLAMOUR. Featuring burlesque, drag & variety stars.
10/5
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· I Wrote A Song: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8p.m. I Wrote a Song returns to the stage! With music, lyrics and book by Trey Bien, this original musical tells the story of a closeted Baptist minister and his journey outward. Tickets at https://IWroteASong.eventbrite.com or at the door
10/6
· Freaklesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m. Freaklesque is a cabaret of the strangest, silliest burlesque acts that our New Orleans performers have to offer. Prepared to be dazzled, confused, and horny all at once with all this weird sexy performance art. This time we’re singing and stripteasing LIVE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· AVANT HARDE: Outré Cabaret & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. Avant-garde, outrageous burlesque, drag & cabaret. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/7
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Fun facts, bad jokes, & Striptease. Win prizes every round, including a New Orleans Gift Set. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/8
· The Appletini Revue: The Always Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans: 10 p.m. Appletini Emcee Granny hosts a selection of the best performances from the Appletinis.
10/9
· Greetings from Queer Mountain – A Queer Storytelling Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. We are a monthly queer storytelling show in New Orleans. Show is 2nd Friday of each month at 7 pm at Allways in the Twilight Lounge. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Y2SLAY: 90’s/2000’s Horror Drag & Dance Night: The Crypt; 1301 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. ‘90’s/2000’s dance music and drag/burlesque! Costume contest at Midnight! Tickets at Eventbrite and the door.
· 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.
· October Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. October babies, come celebrate your birthday Sipps-style with Nicole DuBois & Lexis Redd D’Ville hosting the party! Music by DJ Caleb. Karaoke 9 PM–Midnight. NO COVER! Celebrating a birthday in October? Birthday guests receive a complimentary bottle of champagne! (21+ only)
· Hex: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Get your pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door! A night of drag, music, and supernatural mischief at Splash Nightclub. Featuring enchanting performances by: Twinkerbelle, Miss Thing, Amanda Andrews With DJ SQRD conjuring the beats all night long.
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Champagne and Showgirls are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· 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 a host of local burlesque and drag talent set to an original disco soundtrack! With a different cast every month! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/10
· Diva Presents: LADIES Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 5 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
· Diamonds and Pearls: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 pm. An evening of burlesque. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
· FICHERAS: Live Latin Band & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Live Latin Band & Burlesque, every second Saturday at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret. Get ready for a fiesta like no other, filled with live Latin music, dancing, and opulent showgirls!
· Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – mid-night. 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 – mid-night.
· THE ZOMBIE BALL VIII: THE UNDEAD DISCO: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Get your pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door! A night of undead elegance, disco decadence, and nonstop afterlife energy. Dress like you’ve just clawed your way out of the grave and into Studio 54. Dance-floor resurrection by DJ Affiliated. Undead onstage: Miss Thing & Champagne Pop. Information and presale tickets: www.splashbr.com
· Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. A Fantastical Variety Show filled with Live music, Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and MORE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/11
· King Sh!t: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. New Orleans’ only monthly all-drag king revue. Expect high-energy performances, swagger-drenched kings, gender-bending spectacle, and just the right amount of chaos. Respect required. Tips highly appreciated. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
10/12
· NOAGE Movie Night: The Broad Theater; 636 N. Broad St., New Orleans 6:30 p.m. Join NOAGE for a free screening of Steel Magnolias, the 1989 comedy-drama about six close-knit Southern women in a small Louisiana town who support each other through life’s heartaches and joys. Starring Dolly Parton, Sally Field, Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Daryl Hannah, and Julia Roberts. RSVP at noagenola.org
10/13
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a fun night full of social gaming with your community members from across generations. We have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. It’s an opportunity to get to know some folks from the community in a relaxed, playful environment.
· Nicolita Presents: Monthly Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. An immersive art spectacle with a rotating cast so you get to experience all aspects performance art has to offer. Burlesque – Cabaret – Story Telling – Dance – Theatre – Drag – Music – Art for art’s sake. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/14
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 9 p.m. $5. 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 and her T&A Scarlet Letta, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two steps, scuffin’, grapevinin’, & plenty more.
· Whodunit!? An Improv Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m.With a new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show offers a piece of interactive dinner theater. Each month a new cast of characters has to convince YOU 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. And this is Murder Mystery Dinner theater, so a themed plate will be provided at intermission for those who choose to purchase it. That being said, if you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or have questions please email me at peachykingdrag@gmail.com. GA is $20; GA+ is $35, which includes a plate; VIP is $45, which includes a plate and front row seating. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
10/15
· Belle Reve Homecoming: 26 – Benefit Fundraiser: Lula Distillery; 1532 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 9 p.m. Belle Reve NOLA invites you to join us for “Homecoming:26” – an evening of music, dancing, food and fun at Lula Distillery 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 annual Homecoming will feature live music by the New Orleans Sweetie Pies and very special performances by our favorite Homecoming queen – Miss Gia Giavanni. Plus, in keeping with the homecoming theme, food, drinks – beer, wine and on-site spirits from Lula Distillery, plus multiple prizes and a raffle. Ticket includes all entertainment, food and beverages. Must be 21+ Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm. A night of magical wonder & weirdness with 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 Sa-lonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets.
· Bodice Rippers Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A Burlesque Show and Book Club In One! Calling all book lovers and burlesque aficionados–each month features a new book club selection and a rotating cast of Burlesque, Drag and Variety performers to help bring it to life. Throughout the show we will discuss the literary themes of each book and delve into the significance and symbolism with one-of-a-kind performances. Bodice Rippers Burlesque: Animal Farm Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/16
· Juju & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. New Orleans #1 comedy thrill-show featuring nationally recognized Drag & Burlesque artists, magic Illusions, circus acts, & sideshow stunts.
· Hallo-Emo: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door! It was never just a phase—it was preparation for Halloween as Splash Nightclub turns up the eyeliner, the angst, and the Halloween energy! Come dressed in your darkest emo look and scream-sing your heart out while DJ 2EZZ takes over the decks. Featuring performances by: Miss Thing, Mahogany Campbell and DivaKUP.
· Burning Hell Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Rock & roll cabaret burlesque. $25 General Admission (unreserved seating). $ 30 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre). $35 VIP includes guaranteed table seating in front section of theater Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/16
· Garden Variety: A Botanical Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Burlesque, drag and variety that’s floral, herbaceous and a little dirty too. A celebration of flora and fauna, from the flowers to the compost, the fae to the worms, the medicinal, the poisonous, and even the little guys that live in between, this show brings to the stage all of what makes us wild for the garden. Tickets are at Eventbrite.com
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – mid-night. Mix and mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
· Rocky Horror Picture Show:Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11 p.m. A special Halloween-season night featuring a Rocky Horror Picture Show Drag Shadow Cast & Sing-Along! Hosted by Lexis Redd D’Ville. Showtime at 11 PM. Karaoke 9 PM–Till with DJ T-Shay. NO COVER
10/17
· 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.
· Cocktobrfest ’26: Metrocockulus: Armeinius Den; 433 N. Broad St., New Orleans; 7 p.m. DAS COCKTOBERFEST HAS RETURNED. Zis year we travel back to 1927 to discover what ze Germans thought **THE FUTURE** would look like, inspired by Metropolis. There will be festive food. There will be drinks. There will be a show. There will be games, an auction, und naturally **chicken scheiß bingo**. Dress for DAS FUTURE. Dress German. Dress mechanical. Wear Lederhosen. Become a robot. Become a seductive machine-voman. Ve do not care. Just come ready to eat, drink, laugh, und support Armeinius.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in New Orleans. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history just outside the French Quarter. $20 cover
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. When Vaudeville meets Broadway, drag, burlesque and sideshow take center stage to an all-musical-theater score! It’s all showtunes… no rules. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door
· Obsession: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door! Music by DJ Affiliated. Performances by Miss Thing & Puss C. Savage.
· Tears & Tassels: An Emo Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Moody burlesque and your fav throwbacks with sultry performances inspired by the music and moods that defined an era. Featuring performers who’ll reimagine the songs that kept you up at night. Tickets at door and Eventbrite.com
10/18
· 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.
10/19
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· Calls From Inside: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. A drag tribute show to our favorite horror stories when the killer is INSIDE. Tickets on Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/20
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· Sipps Talent Night: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. Think you’ve got what it takes to hit the Sipps stage? Talent Night is back! Whether you’re a seasoned entertainer or ready to show off your talent for the first time, we want to see what you’ve got! Open to ALL entertainers! Happy Hour 4–6 PM. NO COVER!
10/21 – 11/08
· The Lion King: The Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; go to website for tickets, dates and times – https://us.atgtickets.com/events/disneys-the-lion-king/saenger-theatre/ Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Tony-winning director Julie Taymor brings to life a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals. The Lion King also features some of Broadway’s most recognizable music, by Tony-winning artists Elton John and Tim Rice.
10/21
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. 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 it-self, 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. (Date subject to change)
· Hot Dog Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Come join Vanessa Carr Kennedy for a few rounds of bingo with great prizes.
10/23
· Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue: IP Casino; 850 Bayview Ave, Biloxi, MS; 8 p.m. Tickets at ticketmaster.com, IP Casino Box Office; or IPBiloxi.com. Picture it. Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue is back in an all-new show bringing laughs, cheesecake and a perfect night out!
· French Quarter Cabaret: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. A glittery mix of song, dance, & burlesque in the heart of NOLA. Free, fun, and queer – French Quarter Cabaret lights up every 4th Friday!
· 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
· 13: AMERICAN HORROR STORY NIGHT: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door! Every season has a story. Enter our house of horrors for a night inspired by the twisted worlds of American Horror Story. Dress as your favorite AHS character or represent your favorite season—the asylum, the coven, the hotel, the freak show…the nightmare is yours to choose. DJ SQRD, Miss Thing, Inferna Icon, Dutchess Demure
· M.I.L.F. – Moms I’d Like To…..: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. Things are getting a little naughty at Sipps! A special M.I.L.F. Night hosted by the one and only Tara Shay Montgomery! Music by DJ Alex. Prizes. NO COVER!
10/24
· THE PINK SHOW: A Love Letter to Queer High-Femme Glamour: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Burlesque, drag & beguiling displays flaunting feminine wiles. Featuring burlesque, drag & variety stars flaunting over-the-top glammed, glossed & stiletto-manicured opulence.
· Diamonds and Pearls: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 pm. An evening of burlesque in New Orleans’ newest cabaret venue! Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
· HAUNTOURAGE: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m.Pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door! Group Costume Halloween Party Grab your creepiest crew and take over Splash Nightclub for our group Halloween costume dance party! Come with your hauntourage for a chance to win **$500 CASH** for the best group costume. Groups must include at least two people, and the crowd decides who takes home the prize! Dance-party beats by DJ SQRD. Performances by Mahogany Campbell & Nakita London.
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. A showcase of New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Pinky DeVille and her cast transport you to the world of vintage New Orleans cabarets and classic variety shows. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
10/25
· Vanessa Carr Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy sing-alongs with Vanessa.
· Clown Church: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. A FREE Clown Show with burlesque, live music, drag, DANGER & more! A Variety Service hosted by Pastor JuJu & Musical Director Stanley Roy! Burlesque, Side Show, Live Music, & Whimsy! With Surreal Sermons, Clown’fessions, Clownmunnion, Sing-alongs & all sorts of clownin’ around! It’s FREE and starts around 9:30pm every last Sunday of every month
10/27
· On a TUESDAY!? A New Orleans Variety Show! : The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. Drag, Burlesque, Sideshow Acts and Beyond. The most action packed variety show on a Tuesday. Featuring feats of danger, whacky burlesque, out-of-the-box drag and more! With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night, you’ll be shocked, amazed and aroused. This show will leave you stunned, and thinking “wow, and all this on a Tuesday. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Pre-Halloween Party: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 10 p.m. Calling all service industry ghouls — and everyone else who loves a good party! Join us Tuesday, October 27th for a spooky edition of Service Industry Night at Sipps! Hosted by Tara Shay Montgomery. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT! Costume Competition. $200 in CASH & PRIZES. NO COVER!
10/28
· A Black Ass Halloween Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. Jeez Loueez presents the Blackest Halloween night of the season with burlesque and drag. Jeez Loueez has assembled a cast of ghouls to bring you horrors, thrillers, freakniks, and psycho slasher pu**y popping! Tickets are at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· The Gang’s All Queer Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street, New Orleans; 8 p.m. The hour-long fun with unscripted comedy from LGBTQ+ performers. Watch seven skilled performers show up as their authentic goofy, weird, fabulous selves to create comedy. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
10/30
· Heaux-cus Pocus Drag Spelltacular The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. Live singing, fierce drag, and witchy chaos! The Sanderson Sisters return to NOLA in Heaux-cus Pocus—and you’re part of the spell! Heaux-cus Pocus is a drag parody of Hocus Pocus!
· Halloween New Orleans Lazarus Ball: The Barnett; 600 Carondelet St., New Orleans; 7 – 10 p.m. Kick off HNO weekend in style at our annual Lazarus Ball—an evening of cocktails, cuisine, music, and a little temptation. Enjoy DJ performances, a premium open bar, bites, and our annual silent auction, all while raising a glass to the mission that brings us together. https://www.halloweenneworleans.com/events
· Clue: Le Cabaret; Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Join your favorite CLUE characters in this cabaret-musical adaptation of the cult classic motion picture, CLUE! Four Friday nights, FOUR DIFFERENT ENDINGS that include Drag, Burlesque, Live Music, and all sorts of comedy. There is a Dinner Theatre Option for the third performance.
· Red Light Special, a new Drag Roulette Drag Show!: Bourbon O Bar; 730 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. What is Drag Roulette? You pick the music and the queens have to perform it whether they know it or not. Hosted by Crystal Edge. Plus Lexis Redd D’Ville, Otto Von Blotto, Virginia SlimJim, and Katrina Waters.
· Huas of Horror – Halloween Show 2026: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Pre-sale tickets now at SplashBR.com or at the door. A terrifying night packed with killer beats, haunting performances, and enough Halloween chaos to wake the dead. DJ Ruff, Miss Thing, Champagne Pop, Twinkerbelle
· 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 cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to our shadow-cast! 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.
· Cocktoberfest: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Hosted by Aubrey Synclaire! Costume contest at midnight. Cash Prizes. Drink Specials. Who will take home the Cocktoberfest crown and cash?
10/31
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in New Orleans. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history just outside the French Quarter. $20 cover
· Halloween 2026: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. A night of haunting performances, nonstop music, and costumes that slay. Doors open at 9 PM, with performances beginning at 11 PM—and one wicked look will take home **$500 CASH** in our Best Costume Contest! Presale tickets now at SplashBR.com.
· Halloween New Orleans Halloween Party: The Fillmore New Orleans; 6 Canal St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – 3 a.m. DJ Kitty Glitter takes over the dance floor for a costume party filled with electrifying performances, sinful beats, and a special midnight show. The HNO Costume Revue & Contest takes center stage, showcasing the most outrageous, provocative, and awe-inspiring looks of the weekend. Costumes required. https://www.halloweenneworleans.com/events
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. 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.
· Monsters Ball Halloween Night: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. Dance party & costume contest! Hosted & performances by Nicole & Alexa. Music by DJ TAY. DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT! $500 in CASH & PRIZES Costume Contest — come dressed to WIN! $10 Cover.
11/1
· Halloween New Orleans Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance; Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park at Gov. Nicholls St. Wharf; New Orleans; 1 – 4:30 p.m. Come tea dance the day away at New Orleans’ newest riverfront park with world-renowned DJ Ben Bakson. Then, keep the celebration going as we take to the streets for a traditional New Orleans second line through the French Quarter. https://www.halloweenneworleans.com/events
