Happy Mardi Gras, the greatest free show on Earth! Parades, Bal Masques, King Cake Parties and a host of other fun things to do await you this month. Here are just some of the hot happenings in February to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
* NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway; Rainbow sidewalk one Norman C. Francis Blvd.; 6 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
* 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
* Synamin Vixin’s Synsual Movement Class: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. (not on 2/6 and 2/13) Synsual Movement is all about dropping into your body and finding the movement that feels good and sensual to you. There is a warm up and then we go through different movement exercises to explore together. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Class is $15 and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
* Open Talent Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
* Dance 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.
* The Tiny Little Drag Show: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Each week 3 local drag stars are here to entertain you every Wednesday night! 1 act every 30 minutes so you can hang out, drink, catch some of it, or stay for it all!
* Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
* No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* 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. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with 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.
* Ha Has & Ta Tas: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6 – 8 p.m. This summer join us for a show of epic proportions! You’ll laugh until it hurts in the pants! Our Comedy Burlesque has been called anything but boring! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday Night.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Thursday Night Trivia: The Silver Fox; 740 Burgundy St.; 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Lexis Redd D’Ville.
* Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
* Clay’s Karao Kiki; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Clay Donadlson starting at 10pm
* Grind: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. Bernard Ave.; 10 p.m. Dance Party hosted by Boy Toy at Poor Boys Bar every Thursday 10pm to 4am.
Friday:
* The Big Easy Teezy: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6:30 p.m. Bringing you the best Burlesque Dinner Show. Kick your night off eating oysters while Vivi Noir & her glamorous friends tease & tantalize. Its a great way to start off your night!
* Trixie Minx’s Tease the Season Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Freaky Fridays: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. Audience members can enjoy BBQ & an uncensored adult show. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too).
* 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 and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!
* The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
* Dollz with Ballz: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Taze-Ya-Ballz and cast.
* Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
Saturday:
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans: Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 6:30 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com Half Queer History, half stories of good ol’ Gay Smut! This is History & Happy Hour! Grab a vodka soda while we walk through the devastating and the enlivening history of queer goblins in the French Quarter. We make bar stops.
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (Seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com
* Show Night: Androgyny; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 p.m. Shownight – $5 cover 21^, $10 Cover 18-20 (first soda free)
* Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. ; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of historic Frenchmen St. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* 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.
* Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
* The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.
* Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* Dream House Burlesque Club: Dream House Lounge; 401 Baronne St.; 7 p.m. Step into Dream House Burlesque Club & experience exquisite showgirls, impeccable vibes and delectable delights every Sunday evening.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new burlesque and variety show. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show 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 and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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2/1 – 2/4
* Les Miserables: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; Thursday – 7:30 p.m.; Friday 8 p.m. ; Saturday 2 7 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/les-miserables/ Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical, tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption.
2/1
* The Essence of Glamour: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. The Essence of Glamour is a vintage-inspired burlesque experience with an emphasis on underrepresented bodies. Feathers, jewels and general opulence accentuate performances from a lineup of tease artists, in a night of aesthetic sensuality. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Showcase: A Long-form Improv Comedy Show: Big Couch; 3400 St. Claude Ave., NOL; 7:30 – 9 p.m,. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com Newly trained and long-time improvisers combine to invent characters and worlds in the moment.
* Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Mardi Gras After Hours Networking Event: Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris Ave., St. A, Jefferson, LA.; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler! Don’t miss out on our Mardi Gras After Hours Networking event. Register at https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/mardi-gras-after-hours-networking-social-490?fbclid=IwAR2xVBOmP210dmjOqmIGht3zhqAIv8nGS7MpcTQGgu8wog4ghIvGY0uYhZw. Free
* Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:00 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
2/2 – 2/3
* CHOKE HOLE QASINO: Zony Mash Beer Project; 3940 Thalia St., NOLA; both nights 9 p.m. Test Your Luck At The Ultimate Intergalactic Sports Betting Experience. All Of Your Favorite Wrestling Drag Queens, But Now With More MONEY!
2/2
* NOLA Radical Faeries Brigid Ball: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 11 p.m. Empress Elissa requests the honor of your presence as the New Orleans Radical Faeries present our annual Brigid Ball at 7pm on Friday, February 2, in The Twilight Room at The AllWays Lounge. Theme: Goddesses/Gods & Priests/Priestesses Colors: Violet & Sage Events for the evening: Drumming/Creation of the Space; Brief Entertainment; Crowning of the New Empress; More Entertainment; Dance floor opens with DJ. $20.00. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
* GRRLSPOT | GRAS | QUEER GRRL DANCE PARTY: The Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St., NOLA; 7 p.m. We’re bringing you a giant post-parade experience. DJs from the U.S.’s biggest girl parties, world famous burlesque performers, circus acts, go-go dancers, glitter, and hundreds of your friends (and some new ones). Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* 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
* Stoplight Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. This event is all about expressing your relationship status through colors. If you’re taken, wear red; if you’re unsure, wear yellow; and if you’re single and ready to mingle, wear green! Plus, if you dress in theme, you’ll be rewarded with a free shot before 11p (for those 21 and over). Prepare to be entertained by drag performances and dance the night away to the beats of DJ Affiliated.
* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Experience the world of showgirls performing in gorgeous gowns, then see them strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com
2/3
* 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.
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with 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.
* Krewe of Petronius 62nd Bal Masque: The Frederick Sigur Center; 8245 W Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA. 7 p.m.
* ZANE HELBERG – LIVE FROM REHAB: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m.The Los Angeles stand-up comic returns to Zeitgeist with a new show based on his life in recovery.
* No Gravity Theatre Performing Divine Comedy: From Hell to Paradise: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; 6400 Airline Highway; 7 :30- 9 p.m. The Italian performance troupe will present Dante’s “Divine Comedy: From Hell to Paradise” featuring six acrobatic dancers performing their “illusion and sculpture dance.” Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35874/performance/11401897?fbclid=IwAR1j74roWW1X50jqn9Ro7xUJhqXuHG1soIPw3IBya6MyX_ReJAaUe-nZPuw
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. This is History & Happy Hour! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.NOLA ; 8 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. Tickets at eventbrite.com and door
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Join us at Splash and get ready for a night of partying and beats. Splash’s Saturday Night Remix brings DJs spinning the hottest tracks to keep you dancing all night long.
* Club Closet: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. This inclusive bash promises to be more than just a party; it’s movement, the celebration of queerness, and the power of self-expression. Featuring Joey with the Mustache; Coach Chris; Texxx. Tickets at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/club-closet/583486?afflky=ToulouseTheatre&fbclid=IwAR3sbO5yQ8JMdBro90UrMLY9WYoj37a4hxgy4o9esLyxPf_EuOJhaY3N78U
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Spin That Wheel: A Burlesque Improvapalooza! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.NOLA ; 11 p.m. Our performers will be challenged to create spontaneous acts, adding an element of unpredictability to the show. Props and songs are picked by our Wheel and Spun by you! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Miss Mardi Gras 2024: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11 p.m. $10 Cover Charge. Honoring Misty Love. Registration: 9pm; Pageant Starts at: 11pm; $50 Entry Fee; There will only be 6 Contestant Sport (FCFS). Categories of Competition Include:. Mardi Gras Themed Presentation (Costumes, Feathers, Headpieces, Back Pieces, Etc.) Winner Receives: $300 Crown, Plaque, Flowers, and Two Paid Bookings at Sipps ($100 Per Booking) Hosted by: Nicole Dubois & Catastrophe Knight
2/4
* Barkus XXXI Parade 2024: French Quarter; 10 a.m. The pawty starts on Armstrong Park at 10am. Parade line up is at 1pm with the parade rolling promptly at 2pm. The parade rolls for 16 blocks through the French Quarter.
* Queen Cake: Bottomless Brunch: 735 Girod St.; 3 – 8:30 p.m. Queen Cake is a brunch event in New Orleans. Perfect event after the parade festivities. Bottomless + 2DJs + Full menu + Drink Specials. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with 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.
2/5
* Liminal Lux Cabaret: The Courtyard Brewery; 1160 Camp Street; 7 – 10 p.m. Join us for a night of enchantment at the Liminal Lux Cabaret! This event will take place in the heart of the Lower Garden District in the “Liminal Space” within the brewery. Immerse yourself in the energy of the city as you indulge in drag, burlesque and MORE!. Industry night specials on drinks! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.
* Multi-hyphenate Mondays: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. “Multi-Hyphenate Mondays” is a unique experience hosted by J.Mix (The Self-Aware Millennial) & Pat Smith (“Santa Don’t Want Your Cookies”)! Each LIVE episode features two locally known artists/creatives but they’ll be performing something you may NOT know they do! Each show will PREMIERE a collaboration between our two featured artists, each performing the skill you know them for, together for the first time! Tix are $10 and are available at the door or online at eventbrite
2/7
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to!
2/8
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! You needn’t know much to play this game, bribe us for points, and get ready for the silliest, sexiest trivia show in town. We have prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
* Le Vampyre Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A campy and sexy macabre show! $40 per person or $50 each for front row seating. Burlesque, Live Music, & Story Time with these Bloodthirsty Beauties! For Tickets Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com
2/9
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. This is History & Happy Hour! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Krewe of Armeinius LV Bal Masque: The Frederick Sigur Center; 8245 W Judge Perez Dr., Chalmette, LA. 7 p.m. Come celebrate the Krewe of Armeinius’ 55th annual ball entitled The Designer Ball. Tickets are available at Armeinius.TicketLeap.com
* Burning Down The House: Mardi Gras dance Party: Bar Redux; 801 Poland St.; 9 p.m. Bar Redux Presents BURNING DOWN THE HOUSE: Mardi Gras Dance Party with DJ SOLO X DJ Solo-X will be spinning all the best 80’s, 90’s, & 00’s music with a heavy bid to the dark side! NO COVER/21+
* The 21st Annual Not So Super Super Hero Party: The Rabbit Hole; 1228 Oretha castle Haley Blvd.; 9 p.m. Get ready to bring your B-Game. It is time for the annual meeting of the Not So Super Super Heros! Gov’t Majik and DJ Brice Nice, Alter That Ego. $10 smackers
* 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 one the back patio
* Mardi Gras Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Dance the night away at The Mardi Gras Dance Party! This carnival season, we’re bringing you non-stop party hits that will keep you grooving all night long. DJ Ruff will be spinning the hottest tracks, while the talented drag performers Mahogany Campbell, Penny Lou, and Donna Nirvana will dazzle you with their themed performances.
* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: PSYCHEDELIC SPEAKEASY! Immerse yourself in an evening of burlesque and performance art! 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
* 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. Expect glamor and camp to the umpteenth degree. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere, as the energy of the crowd merges with the twinkling lights and pulsating music. Let yourself be immersed in the dreamlike ambiance of this one-of-a-kind extravaganza.
* Drag Comedy Night and Reality TV Series Filming: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. The 251 TV show’s upcoming event, The Drag Comedy Night, hosted by B-Bob’s, will take place on the B-Bob’s stage Saturday January 20th. We can’t wait to see Miss Kennedy show off her stuff!
* New Queens on the Block: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m.Show Time @ 11:30pm. No Cover Charge. Hosted by: Nicole Dubois. Performances by: Sativa I. Showers ~ Dixie L. O’Hara ~ Angel
2/10
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 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. Do you need some titties with your ditties? Some schlongs with your songs? Then look no further than the opera strip-tease sensation, Lieder and Lingerie!! Tickets at eventuate.com and door.
* Dad’s Ball IV: Myth Universe; Carver Theater; 2101 Orleans Ave.; 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. 4th Annual Krewe of Dad’s Ball Masque The Mystic Krewe of Dads presents Dad’s Ball Masque IV: MYTH UNIVERSE. Join us on Homo’s Odyssey and get ready to slay the house down Zeus!! Think interstellar fetish pageant with a classical twist. Our temple: The Historic Carver Theatre is a portal to another galaxy with two levels of dance floors, out-of-this-world light and sound, interactive art spaces, and a multiverse of dark rooms for all celestial bodies. Worship the intergalactic and extraterrestrial, probe Uranus, and get your Pegusass spanked with Orion’s belt. Release your inner Kraken with no Apollo-gies!! Limited VIP packages fit for the divine include no-wait entry, premium drink tickets, and exclusive commemorative Dad’s Ball swag. Dad’s Ball is a queer event for all inhabitants of the Milky Way. Discrimination of any kind will not be tolerated. Consent is sexy. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Big Easy Stompers – Monthly Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us for our FREE monthly Country Dance at Grandpre’s Bar. All are welcome.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio
* Pink Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get ready to paint the town pink at Splash’s 21st Annual Pink Party! Don your best pink attire and be rewarded with a complimentary shot before 11p if you’re 21 and up. With DJ Ruff spinning hits all night long, the dance floor will be buzzing with energy.
* STUDIO 504, a night of Disco Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. One Night Only! Studio 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy, starring a host of burlesque and drag talent. Put on your best disco inspired outfits and join us in The Twilight Room for a show & dancing late into the night Get RESERVED seating and a goody bag with our VIP tables. Or chill in the back with our lounge seating. Tickets at door ad eventbrite.com
* Dildeaux Gras; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight
2/11
* Lords of Leather Bal Masque XLI: Alario Center; 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego, LA.; 7 p.m. Celebrate the Lords 41st Annual ball entitled Down The Poisoned Path. For tickets and more information, go to http://www.lordsofleather.org/contact-us.html
* Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to our shadowcast! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie while we act it out onstage and throughout the audience. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
2/12
* Riverwalk Outlets 38th Annual Lundi Gras Celebration: Riverwalk Outlet Mall; 500 Port of New Orleans Pl.; 11am – 7pm. Join us at Spanish Plaza for the ultimate Mardi Gras kickoff! The festivities start at 11 a.m. with musical performances by Damon Batiste with Family and Friends, including special guests — Brass-A-Holics, Trumpet Mafia, and more! We’ll have both onstage and second line performances, all leading up to the arrival of Rex and Zulu at 6 p.m., culminating in a fireworks display! This is free to the public. For those wanting the VIP Experience, you can purchase VIP tickets on Eventbrite. This gets you exclusive access to the front of the stage and complimentary food and beverage. The number of VIP tickets is limited!
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 12:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. This is History & Happy Hour! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
2/13 (MARDI GRAS DAY)
* Bourbon Street Awards: Corner of St. Ann and Dauphine, French Quarter NOLA; Noon. The LGBTQ+ costume contest. Registration is at Rawhide starting at 11 a.m. Varla Jean Merman and Fatsy Cline are the emcees.
2/14
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. A new theme every month, this murder-mystery cabaret show is 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. GA is $20, GA+ is $30, which includes a plate, VIP is $35, which includes a plate and front row seating. Email peachykingdrag@gmail.com or eventbrite.com
* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!
* Opera On Tap: The Domino; 3042 St. Claude Ave., NOLA; 7 p.m. New Orleans Opera’s free concert series “Opera on Tap” returns to the Southshore! Come hear local and regional talent in a program of opera, operetta, Broadway and more, with pianist Carol Rausch.
2/15 – 2/16
* Shipwreck Saloon Cocktail Experience – New Orleans: Margaret Place; 1133 Margaret Place; 2/25 – 8 p.m.; 2/26 – 6 & 8 p.m. The Pirates and Rum Experience is an interactive show where the dead tell tales based on real-life murders and legends of the Pirates of the South Seas. You will be served four different rum cocktails throughout the experience. This interactive live show will transport you into a pirating world of cocktails and treasures. Tickets at eventbrite.com
2/15
* Little Miss Mardi Gras- Comedy, Murder Mystery Drag ExtravaganzaThe Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. CASH BAR AVAILABLE Levels of tickets- General Admission- general seating. (No Meet and Greet); Basic Witch Admission- General Seating INCLUDES meet and greet!; VIP- Glitter Gift BAG, VIP Table seating, and meet and greet INCLUDED! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* With a Little Feeling: A Storytelling/Stand-up Show: Big Couch; 1020 Desire Street; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Join host Joe Tolpi and local comedians for this monthly show. With a Little Feeling is storytelling and stand-up comedy featuring a different roster of local comedians joking about how they are (or are not) coping in the world. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
2/16
* Musicals: In Burlesque Money Money Money – A Fundraiser: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., NOLA; 7 p.m. Musicals: In Burlesque has been growing over the past few years. Help us by attending this fundraiser featuring performances from musicals we haven’t staged yet. This show is also a contest to determine one of the shows we will produce during the 2024 season. Audiences are invited to vote with their dollars each performance, and whichever song has the most votes will become a fully staged burlesque musical by the year’s end! All funds raised will go toward expenses like rehearsals, scenic design, props, costumes, wireless mics, and our cast. If you’d like to make a donation, V3nm0 @NickiNicolai with the note “MONEY MONEY MONEY” Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Carolyn Hembree’s Book Release and Birthday Bash: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m. Signing her new book of poetry For Today.
* Renegade Bears Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Broken Hearts Club Anti Valentine’s Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9pm-2am. Get ready to celebrate your independence from love at Splash’s Broken Hearts Club Party, the ultimate Anti Valentine’s Party! DJ Ruff will be spinning beats all night long, and drag performances will start at 11:30pm. Whether you’re single or just not feeling the lovey-dovey vibes, this is the place to let loose and have a blast.
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus GUEST STARS $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door. Gagorama features New Orleans’ best drag and burlesque artists. Each artist brings what makes them unique, creating a show that is unpredictable and absurd. Trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. All hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine!
* LIPSYNC ASSASSIN FEBRUARY: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11 p.m. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com One entertainer will lip sync thru 3 rounds and walk away with everything.
2/17
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with 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.
* Joie des Femmes Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 7:30 p.m. The femme performers of Big Couch are spreading joy through imaginative improv comedy! They’ll take the stage without a script and create everything from nothing. You’ll discover their worlds and characters as they do. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Matt Rife: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 7 & 10 p.m. In his ProbleMATTic World Tour, Rife brings forth his small town presence. This is a 21+ show. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/matt-rife-problemattic-world-tour/
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. This is History & Happy Hour! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Broadway meets vaudeville! Live singing, cabaret, sideshow, and MORE to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER soundtrack! With acts ranging from singers and dancers to drag and burlesque to fire eaters and sword swallowers!
* Ali Wong Live: Mahalia Jackson Theater; 800 N. Villere ZSt.; 8 p.m. Ali Wong is an actress, comedian, writer, and producer known for her specials “Baby Cobra”, “Hard Knock Wife”, and the Emmy-nominated “Don Wong”. Wong stars in the dark comedy series “Beef”. For tickets go to https://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com/events/ali-wong-live/?fbclid=IwAR2r6IkAiYbL37bM882hwaPZ3WT6Dl391K0slkaziZgbW1JqWqUZanSOv6M
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Whether you’re a fan of EDM, hip-hop, or pop, our diverse lineup has got you covered. Starting at 11:30p, these captivating performers promise to dazzle and delight audiences.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Sapphira Cristal RDDR 16: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Get ready for a night of drag extravaganza with the fabulous Sapphira Cristal from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16! Meet and Greet will be BEFORE the show at 10:30 p.m. Tickets for Meet and greet at eventbrite.com
2/18
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with 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.
2/19
* Multi-hyphenate Mondays: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. “Multi-Hyphenate Mondays” is an experience hosted by J.Mix (The Self-Aware Millennial) & Pat Smith (“Santa Don’t Want Your Cookies”)! Each LIVE episode features two locally known artists/creatives but they’ll be performing something you may NOT know they do! Each show will PREMIERE a collaboration between our two featured artists — each performing the skill you know them for, together for the first time! Shows are at 8pm on select Mondays, TIX are $10 and are available at the door or online at eventbrite
2/20
* Negligee: A Sexy Comedy Showcase! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join us for a night of laughter and seduction. Negligee is a one-of-a-kind comedy event that combines the best of both worlds – hilarity and sensuality! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door.
* Sundown Striptease: Metempsychosis: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. A variety show that takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month puts a queer twist on the macabre and all things that go on after dark. Devilish themes play into your darkest fantasies and fears! Every month, you’ll find a rotating cast bringing you Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door
2/21
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to!
2/22
* CHRIS ALFORD & DANNY KAMINS (Houston): Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 8 p.m.
* 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 want tp? 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
2/23 – 2/25
* Marigny Opera Ballet Presents: Agua Mole Pedra Dura – Brazilian Connections: Marigny Opera House; 725 St. Ferdinand St.; 8 p.m. each night. A program of two works choreographed respectively by Jarina Carvalho and Diogo de Lima. A journey through the complex rhythms and smooth styles of Brazilian music from the 19th century onward. Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Geovane Paiva Santos will compose the scores and lead the ensemble. Tickets at eventbrite.com
2/23
* PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. PokéDrag is a Pokémon themed party. Come dressed as your favorite Pokémon and get “caught” by one of our PokéDrag Trainers! Pokemon will compete in three categories: A Lipsync Battle Royale, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! The winning Pokémon and their trainers will receive Pokémon themed prize packages! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* California Girls Candy Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get ready to dance the night away at Splash’s candy themed dance party: California Girls! This will feature hits spun by DJ Ruff and drag performances by Kandy Cayne, K.T. Hype, and London Devereaux.
* Diamonds And Pearls: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com Join us for Diamonds & Pearls in New Orleans’ favorite local Cabaret Club with burlesque performances by the best in the city!
2/24
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. This is History & Happy Hour! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* DANNY KAMINS (Houston) & KRIS GRUDA (Asheville): Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 8 p.m.
* Party Hard With DJ Mean: A Bar Houma; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 9 p.m. Come Party with DJ Mean Dean at A Bar Houma! Lounge, Party Room, and Deck over the Bayou! Ladies Drink Special 8pm-9pm! $5 Cover | $10 cover 18-20 |18 to Party 21 to Partake
* Club Renaissance: A Night of Beyonce: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. This event honors the songs of Beyonce Knowles, bringing you a night filled with her #1 anthems. Prepare to be mesmerized by the incredible Mega Mix drag performances, showcasing the biggest hits of Queen Bey herself by The Bombshells of Baton Rouge: London Manchester & Miss Thing B. Savage with special guest Sonika Boom & Laveau Contraire!
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com
* Plane Jane RPDR 16: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Get ready for a fierce and fabulous night at B-Bob’s with Plane Jane from RPDR Season 16, Get your tickets now at eventbrite.com and at door.
2/25
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Mania: The Abba Tribute: Jefferson Performing Arts Society; 6400 Airline Highway, Metairie, LA.; 7:30-10pm. Mania the ABBA Tribute takes you back in time by recreating one of the world’s finest pop groups. Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35874/production/1186202?fbclid=IwAR3Rsop4oFqtK-VIOHvufPeiiOuXS5HzBJL2qXtSdKsgFAit4oSLZ9tf4aY
2/26
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
2/27 – 2/29
* Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations : Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; Tuesday – Thursday 7:30 p.m. Ain’t Too Proud follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts creating 42 Top Ten Hits including “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination,” “Get Ready,” “Papa Was a Rolling Stone,” and many more. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/aint-too-proud/
2/27
* Kitten N’ Lou’s BYWATER BINGO with the BNA!: Bywater Brew Pub; 3000 Royal St. NOLA; 7 – 9 p.m. Internationally acclaimed drag and snoball superstars Kitten N’ Lou bring their fabulous and (always sold out) BYWATER BINGO to the Bywater Brew Pub in support of the BNA this month! PLAY GAMES! MEET AND CONNECT WITH NEIGHBORS! WIN COOL PRIZES! EAT POPCORN! SUPPORT YOUR FAVORITE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION! $10 for BNA members, $15 for all. Tickets on eventbrite.com or at door
2/29
* JEST: a ROMP Through BURLESQUE & BUFFOONERY: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. JEST! Join us on *LEAP DAY* for a SPECTACULAR ROMP through BURLESQUE, BUFFOONERY, SIDESHOW and HIGH ART. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
