Pride month is here in a fabulous flurry of parades, festivals, glitter and gaiety! Here are just some of the hot events in May. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Monday:
· NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM 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, LA; 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.
· 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 New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
· Sing-A-Long Karaoke with DJ Slay: Flip Side Bar and Patio; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 7 – 11 p.m.
· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Beanlandia; 3300 Royal St.., New Orleans, LA.; 6:30 – 9:30 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.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
· Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· B-Bob’s Gay Bar Bingo: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 8:30 & 10 p.m. Hosted by Champagne Munroe, come out for fun and great prizes.
· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 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 you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Line Dancing with Miss Honey Sparkles: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA. 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 (or bring ’em, we’ll get you sorted out)! Happy Hour 5:30pm – 7pm. Line Dancing 8 – 10 p.m.
· Video Bar: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 11 p.m. Video Bar Every Wednesday from 8pm – 11pm Featuring videos of your favorite hit music, live performances, Broadway Divas, and sing a longs
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA.; 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.
· 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 form over 30,000 songs.
· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ 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.
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Clay’s KaraoKiki; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Clay Donadlson starting at 10 p.m.
· So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.
Friday:
· 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, LA; 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!
· Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Splash’s Show Night is BACK, and it’s about to be EPIC! Join us every Friday for the hottest drag show in the capital city! 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, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long! Whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! Don’t miss the chance to live your best life with us!
· 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. Join us every Friday for the hottest drag show in the capital city! 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, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long! Whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! Don’t miss the chance to live your best life with us! $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 jock straps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
· 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, LA; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GOGOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!
· Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
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
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· 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, LA; 10 p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
· Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
· Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of historic Frenchmen St. comes the hottest Drag Show New Orleans has to offer. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming and entertaining experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances of some of the most iconic artists of all time while you start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Trash Disco & Historic Napkin Toss; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 10:30 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.
· Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 2 – 5 p.m. Writing Across the Rainbow is our new ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, spanning how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world! Award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets. Everyone has stories to tell, fictional, factual, or otherwise. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as: World-building,, Plotting, Character creation, Continuity maintenance, Editing, Sharing constructive criticism of work, The journey forward, either to publishing or wherever you want to take your writing. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc. We hope to see you there!
· 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, LA; 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 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 Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new and exciting show each week. From classic strip tease, to circus acts, to comedy Queens, Minx Burlesque has something to please and tease every audience member. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz 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 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. 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, LA; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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6/1
· Big Queer Mass Wedding: Gasa Gasa; 4920 Freret St., New Orleans, LA.; 7 p.m. 7 p.m. cocktail hour, 8 p.m. ceremony, dance party afterwards.
· The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Now for its third New Orleans run, The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad is premiering at Le Cabaret at the end of May. A baker, a tramp, a doctor, and one bat-shit crazy drag queen come together in a tale of love, murder, and queerness in this original musical by Trey Bien
· Now That is What I call Queer Dance Party: 12 Mile Limit; 3625 Baudin St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Live DJ set | $5 Palomas all night | NO COVER
· King Sh!t: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. New Orleans’ only monthly all-drag king revue. Expect high-energy perfor-mances, swagger-drenched kings, gender-bending spectacle, and just the right amount of chaos. Respect required. Tips highly appreciated. Come ready to party like a king. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
6/2 – 6/7
· Spamalot: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; See site for dates, times and tickets – https://us.atgtickets.com/events/monty-pythons-spamalot/saenger-theatre/ Spamalot, which first galloped onto Broadway in 2005, features a book & lyrics by Eric Idle and music by John Du Prez and Eric Idle. The original Broadway production was nominated for fourteen Tony Awards and won three, including best musical. The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Spamalot features well-known song titles such as Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, The Song That Goes Like This, Find Your Grail and more that have become beloved classics in the musical theatre canon.
6/2
· Freaklesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Freaklesque is a cabaret of the strangest, silliest burlesque acts that our New Orleans performers have to offer. Sexy creatures abound! The silliest and strangest burlesque show New Orleans can muster up every first Tuesday of the month at the Allways! 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
· Sausage Fest: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m.Do you like Hot Dogs? What about Drag Kings? And how about eating Hot Dogs while watching Drag Kings? Then come to Sausage Fest! An All Drag King – and one Sausage Queen – Drag and Burlesque Dinner and Show! We will have a full Hot Dog Toppings Bar including gourmet homemade chili as well as Gluten Free and Vegan options! 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 & cab-aret. Otherworldly delights & sensational sights. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
6/3
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Bur-lesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Wellness Wednesdays: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. Join us at the Pride Center for Wellness Wednesdays, an evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self awareness & enlightenment practices. This event takes place every first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm and is open to everybody ages 18 and up. No registration required – just show on up for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Different holistic wellness practices will be ex-plored each week – have some you’d like to share with the group? We’d love that! Just email info@nolapridecenter.org and let us know what you’d like to share.
6/4 – 6/7
· LGBTLOL QUEER COMEDY FEST: Venues Around New Orleans; Find updated information, along with links to all tickets and passes, at LGBTLOL.com! LGBTLOL is an annual event in New Orleans – where queer-identifying comedians from around the country can come together and be hilarious. The festival will run June 4-June 7, 2026 at several queer-friendly and queer-owned venues with stand-up comedy shows dedicated to inclusivity, intersectionality, and representation. 2026 Headliners include Ren Q. Dawe (Boulder, CO), Kalea McNeill (Los Angeles, CA), and Bailey Pope (New York, NY.)
· New Orleans Black Pride: Venues around New Orleans; For more information, visit https://blackpridenola.org/ NOLA Black Pride 2026 is a weekend of events celebrating the black LGBTQ+ community and culture. Several events are free to attend, in addition to ticketed events. New Orleans Black Pride Weekend is held every June and includes several events that celebrate queer people of color. In addition to pool and dance parties, the calendar of events includes a welcome party and “fam”ily reunion picnic. Community Fest will be held on Saturday, June 6 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m. in Washington Square. Enjoy live performances from local musicians, savory and sweet bites, and activities for kids of all ages.
6/4 – 6/24
· Once : Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans, LA. Tickets, dates and showtimes at https://www.lepetittheatre.com/events/once On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolves into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by the emotionally charged music. From the very first note, Once draws you in and never lets go. This emotionally captivating musical is the only show to have music that won an Academy Award®, an Olivier Award®, and a Tony Award®.
6/4
· Craft Night with a Queen: Carpe Librum Maker Space; 119 S. Cypress St., Hammond, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. “Craft Night with a Queen,” a paper-collaging workshop hosted by Dr. Tuffy Love Andrews. “King, Queen, or Creature?” Participants (18+) will be invited to unleash their inner drag persona—be it a King, Queen, or otherworldly Creature—through the art of paper collage. Tuffy will guide the group in creating “drag self-portraits,” offering creative prompts and even helping participants choose their own drag names. The vibe is “Art Class meets Happy Hour”—high on creativity, low on pressure, and full of community spirit. For tickets, go to IwY2xjawSBTptleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzRkp5VVRWNnlGdVdiS2doc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiWFzahBtSWJAONfxi4fF9GXnbj3n6nwMjOgHiElLjOyKSVj3bRVLcor2b4L_aem_sjwewrnLeXFgip6pfmXMfA
· LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana Membership Meeting; Marigny Opera House; 25 St. Ferdinand St., New Orleans, LA; 6:30 p.m. This meeting will serve as the launch of our 2026 programming focus–Lesbian Herstory! The gathering includes a short business meeting, an update on what we’ve been up to in the last year, the presentation of the Alfred Doolittle / Stewart Butler Award, a keynote speaker, and a look ahead to the coming year. Light refreshments will be provided.
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Tickets are available for purchase at the door.
· Chaotic Good Time – The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through enchanting performances from the most talented burlesque, drag and variety stars the city has to offer paired with unforgettable storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. Whether or not our characters live happily ever after, a Chaotic Good Time is sure to be had by all! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Created and produced by Xena Zeit-Geist
6/5
· Sip & Dip Pride Night: The Audubon Zoo; 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 10 p.m. Sip+Dip transforms Cool Zoo Waterpark into an exclusive night-time oasis for adults to unwind, dance, and enjoy specialty cocktails. Live DJs – Featuring top New Orleans DJs spinning the perfect summer beats. Specialty Cocktails – Unique drinks crafted for each themed night. Savory Bites – Delicious food available for purchase. Lazy River & Splash Zones – Cool off in style at this after-hours aquatic playground. Tickets at https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/sip-and-dip?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sip%2Bdip&fbclid=IwY2xjawSBq31leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzRkp5VVRWNnlGdVdiS2doc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHiUaqyo0J87Edeblli9-stapjzHkd194sz9QZ4gpV3b1MRvJ7C2N1ToJudfw_aem_lSKy9DpY11eyyb9AQu3mRw
· The NOLA Project Season 22 Toga Party: The Broadside NOLA; 600 N. Briad St., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. On the heels of its first foray into ancient-Greek theatre, the itinerant organization will keep the Hellenic theme going with a toga party at The Broadside Pavilion. Along with the 2026-27 Season announcement, guests will enjoy a DJ set and performance by The NOLA Project ensemble member Khiry Armstead/Kaye the Beast, raffle prizes, specialty cocktails, discounts on season tickets, and more. The Season 22 Toga Party will take place indoors from 7-10pm at 600 North Broad Street. Tickets are $22. Costumes are encouraged. For more information, and to purchase tickets, visit NOLAProject.com.
· Queer Mixer Night Hosted By NOLA Speed Dating: The Rubenstein Hotel; 104 St Charles Ave.; New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. We will be hosting this round at The Rubenstein Hotel at 104 St Charles Ave.This event is a Queer Mixer. So people will gather and have shorter, rotating meet-cute’s with everyone who signs up and then there will be a mingle portion following the meet cute portion of the event. You must arrive between 7 pm and 7:30 pm to check-in. You will fill out the REQUIRED Google Fill Form here: https://forms.gle/AXH1MvxoDukAPbi28. TICKETS ARE $25 AND NONREFUNDABLE.Please email nolaspeeddating504@gmail.com with any questions. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· PRIDE PROM 2026 NOLA: Hyatt Regency Hotel; 601 Loyola Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m. Max out the rainbow on June 5. Ages 16-20. Bold looks, neon vibes, and zero chill. Get ready to dazzle at the most vibrant night of the year! We aren’t just celebrating love and inclusion—we’re doing it in maximum Technicolor. This year’s theme is MORE IS MORE: Rainbow on Rainbow on Rainbow. Think bright, think bold, and then add three more accessories before you walk out the door. If it glows, shines, or screams “extra,” we want to see it! LGBTQ+ and supporting youth ages 16-20. Attire: MORE IS MORE! Formal attire, neon explosions, or whatever makes you feel Fabulous. Pro Tip: Look in the mirror and add one more thing. (Note: NO LOOSE GLITTER, please—let’s keep the sparkle on the outfits!). Cost: FREE (RSVP is strictly required at 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.
· Pride Kickoff: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Join us Friday, June 5th for our PRIDE KICK-OFF — the official fundraiser for Baton Rouge Pride! We’re bringing the energy early with a night full of performances, pride merch giveaways, and a packed dance floor all night long. Hosted by Miss Thing B. Savage & Nicole Foxx, this is your first chance to step into Pride 2026 and set the tone for everything to com. Doors open at 9PM • Shows start at 11:30PM. 18+ only. Get your tickets now at splashbr.com
· Garden Variety: A Botanical Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. Meet us in the garden for an array of earthly delights! Enjoy burlesque, drag and variety that’s floral, herbaceous and a little dirty too. Garden Variety- A Botanical Cabarert is like no other. A true celebration of flora and fauna, you will get a little bit of it all. 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 at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· Pride Kick Off Party: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11 p.m. Get ready to start Pride Month the right way with an unforgettable night of performances, music, cocktails, and nonstop energy at Sipps. Join us Friday, June 5th for an incredible lineup of your favorite entertainers hosted by the fabulous Nicole Dubois with music by DJ T’Shay! Showtime starts at 11PM. COVER: 18–20: $20 Cover 21+: $10 Cover
6/6 – 6/7
· The French Market Creole Tomato Festival: French Market; New Orleans, LA; For more information, visit https://www.frenchmarket.org/creoletomatofest/. The 40th Annual French Market Creole Tomato Festival celebrates the region’s renowned Creole tomatoes through food, music, and family activities. This signature festival marks the official start of summer and features fresh local produce and live entertainment and includes opportunities to sample a variety of tomato-based dishes. It runs from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day and takes place at the historic French Market. It’s free and open to the public, spanning the French Market district, from Dutch Alley to Farmers Market.
6/6
· Celebration of Lesbian Herstory: Williams Research Center; 537 Conti St., New Orleans, LA; 10 a.m. Join us for a day-long symposium of New Orleans Lesbian History. Session 1 will explore the intersection of lesbian activism and social gathering (ie–bar history). Session 2 will focus Social Media Posts about Lesbian History. Session 3 is about the Daughters of Bilitis. And Session 4 dives into the current state of New Orleans’ queer women’s culture. Speakers, panelists, and participants include: Lyn Franks, Dhani Adomaitis, Misti Gaither, Quinn Bishop, Valda Lewis, Sharon Dauzat, Cam Mangham, Kate Moranski, Brenda Laura, Erin Donovan, Marisa Clark and more.
· Pride Unites The World – Pride Day 2026: Barksdale Pavilion; Jones Park Dr., 20th Ave., Gulfport, MS: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Get ready to celebrate love, identity, and unity at Pride Unites the World – Pride Day 2026! This vibrant, high-energy event brings together people from all walks of life to honor the beauty of diversity and the strength of the LGBTQ+ community. Join us for a day filled with live entertainment, local vendors, delicious food, interactive activities, and unforgettable moments. From dazzling performances to meaningful connections, Pride Day is more than a celebration—it’s a powerful reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and loved. Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally standing in support, this event is your chance to come together, uplift one another, and spread positivity across the world. Wear your colors, bring your pride, and be part of a movement that continues to inspire change and acceptance everywhere. Together, we are louder. Together, we are stronger. Together, we are Pride.
· Krewe of Petronius ride Kick Off Brunch; Ruby Slipper; 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, LA.; 2 – 4 p.m. Save the date for brunch with the krewe to kick off Pride! It’ll be a delicious 2-course meal with unlimited mimosas, raffles, and fun. Seats are limited to 30, so get yours now for $70. Tickets are at https://www.kreweofpetronius.net/store/p87/Pride_Kick-off_Brunch.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBZaBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzRkp5VVRWNnlGdVdiS2doc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlPdL4UvlZO6zDO1IjrcNZR69acYntlmcS4gZvrvfX4qMCFrASfNjhr6F0zE_aem_0gqjyloy0b_NsAufHiKC9A
· Divas Through The Decades: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA; 8 and 10 p.m. shows. Take a fast-paced trip of your favorite music through the decades, with a cast of premier New Orleans drag, burlesque, and nightlife entertainers serving iconic hits, bold looks, and nonstop energy. From vintage glamour to modern pop, every era gets its moment. Then the night takes a turn …and your desire for the dark and lamplit lore of nights in the French Quarter will be satisfied. Tickets at https://debbiewithad.com/upcoming-events/divas-through-the-decades
· 3rd Annual Rainbow Rave: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. The lights hit different when the entire dance floor is glowing in pride. Splash kicks off Pride Month with RAINBOW RAVE — a night where glitter, sequins, neon, and nonstop energy take over Baton Rouge. Dress pride rave diva and come ready for a massive night of music, color, and chaos with beats by DJ SQRD, Savage, and Twinkerbell, plus performances by Miss Thing and B. Savage that’ll keep the crowd screaming all night long. From the first drink to the last song, expect a packed dance floor, huge visuals, and the kind of Pride energy only Splash can deliver. Doors open at 9PM. Performances at 11:30PM. Get your tickets now at SplashBR.com
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Experi-ence the elegant world of Burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Show-girls are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Unforgettable, jaw-dropping performances! Dazzling Costumes! Champagne, and Showgirls! Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Pride After Party: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 10 p.m. The celebration keeps going after Pride! Join us Saturday, June 6th for the ultimate Pride After Party packed with incredible entertainment, music, drinks, and unforgettable energy all night long! Hosted by the fabulous Lexis Redd D’Ville & Nicole Dubois. Music by DJ Dolla Bill. Showtime starts at 10PM. COVER: 18–20: $20 Cover; 21+: $10 Cover
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. Welcome to Secrets—the late-night escape where everyone is in-vited to play. Produced by Scorpio Boys Entertainment this show brings a seductive mix of charm, heat, humor, and masculine energy to your first Saturday night of every month. Doors open at 10:30 PM, and by 11:00 PM The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, the fun begins—featuring irresistible performers, cheeky surprises, and a stage full of confidence, charisma, and celebration. Tickets at Eventbrite or the door.
6/7
· Pride Never Prejudice Party: Urban South; 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, LA; 11 a.m. It is with the greatest pleasure that we invite you to attend our Regency-Era Pride Never Prejudice Party, to be held on Sunday, the seventh day of June from 11AM-4PM. You are encouraged to don attire befitting the era, be it flowing gowns, tailored coats, or your own creative interpretation of period fashion, as we come together to partake in merriment and society. There shall be Regency-Era dance class with Giddy Up Two-Step, drag bingo with Katrina Waters, and a vendor market for those of all ages to enjoy.
· The Main Lobby Pride Drag Brunch: The Main Lobby; 668 Main St., Baton Rouge, LA; 12:00 p.m. Join us at The Main Lobby as we celebrate Pride Month with an unforgettable Drag Brunch experience featuring performances by Destiny A. Sterling & friends! Brunch Buffet at 12PM. Drag Show starts at 1PM. Come dressed to impress and ready for great vibes, entertainment, cocktails & nonstop energy all afternoon long. Tickets available now on Eventbrite
· Miss Gay Southern Belle America: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 7 p.m. Join us at Splash Nightclub for an official city preliminary to Miss Gay Louisiana America 2026 — Dylan & Kyle Primes proudly present the Miss Gay Southern Belle America. A night of glamour, talent, and unforgettable performances is taking over the stage. Doors at 7PM | Pageant at 8PM. Featuring the stunning Britney Marks, Miss Gay Louisiana America 2025. With cash prizes, crown, sash, jewelry, and a full prize package on the line, the competition is bringing the heat 🔥 Come out and support your favorites, experience top-tier entertainment, and be part of an iconic night in Baton Rouge.
· Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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 audi-ence. It’s a very intimate, fun, and interactive performance while still involv-ing the traditional elements of a Rocky Horror Show. Our cast is made up of rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
6/8
· 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!” – (nu-dity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
6/9
· Drag Bingo: Tuff Break Loser’s Lounge; 3021 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. Come play drag bingo with Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a fun and fabulous night full of social gaming with your commu-nity 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 at the Pride
· Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! 2nd Tuesday of EVE-RY Month! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm. Come join us at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret for a night of magical wonder & weirdness with Theater, Bur-lesque, 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
· Nicolita Presents: Monthly Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Every second Tuesday 10pm Nicolita Presents & immersive art spectacle for your viewing pleasure. Monthly show with ro-tating 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.
6/10 – 6/14
· The New Orleans Food & Wine Experience 2026: Venues around New Orleans; For more information, visit www.nowfe.com. The 34th Annual New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE) is a five-day celebration that offers a full schedule of events for everyone, from novices to connoisseurs. It features uniqueprogramming, including Vinola, at which guests can enjoy an intimate atmosphere while sampling a variety of rare and highly sought-after wines, expertly paired with delectable dishes crafted by local chefs. Another highlight is the Tournament of Rosés, where attendees can join in the fun New Orleans style, dressed in shades of pink, and taste premier rosés—both still and sparkling—from France, Spain, Italy, the United States, and the Southern Hemisphere. The grand finale is The Grand Tasting, which showcases wines from around the world and deliciousfood prepared by some of New Orleans’s finest chefs.
6/10
· Cody Copeland Live: The Roundup; 560 E. Heinberg St., Pensacola, FL; Cody performs live and is followed by the Wet Wednesday Party.
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a hoe-down throwdown! $5. Every Second Wednesday of the month. Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instruc-tor, 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. Jeezy makes it easy to follow along; with plenty of breaks for smokin’, drinkin’, and making a friend! And our favorite cuntry cutie bartend-er, Ant Zelda, keeps us hydratin’ while we’re gyratin’!
· Whodunit!? An Improv Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Every second Wednesday with a new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater that you do not want to miss! Each month a new cast of characters have 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. So come ready with tip dollars to make sure you can vote for your favorite per-former as much as you want. And this is Murder Mystery Dinner theater, so a themed plate will be provided at intermission for those who choose to pur-chase it. A menu will be posted on social media prior to the event found here or here. 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.
6/11 – 7/12
· Tigers in the Garden: UNO St. Claude Gallery; 2429 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; Opening Reception 6/11 at 5 – 8 p.m. Tigers in the Garden brings together a dynamic group of emerging and established LGBTQ+ artists working across New Orleans, presenting a vivid portrait of a cultural landscape where identity, performance, and place are inseparable. The exhibition is curated by Bradley Sumrall, Curator of the Collection at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The exhibition opens Saturday, June 13, 2025, with a public reception from 6–9 PM. A previewreception will take place Thursday, April 11, from 5–8 PM. Both events coincide with Pride New Orleans, situating the exhibition within a broader moment of visibility and celebration. At its core, Tigers in the Garden positions New Orleans itself as both sanctuary and stage—a place where cultivated surfaces and untamed realities exist side by side. As described in the exhibition text, the city becomes “a lush, unruly garden where identities are cultivated, performed, and continuously reimagined,” and where artists move with “a kind of feral intelligence—improvisational, self-possessed, and unafraid.” The title draws from the 1950 novel Tiger in the Garden by Speed Lamkin, a work that explored class tension, social change, and one of the earliest candid depictions of gay life in the twentieth-century South. In Lamkin’s narrative, the “tiger” emerges as a disruptive force within the rigid structures of Southern society—an apt metaphor for the artists in this exhibition, whose practices challenge inherited norms while embracing visibility, sensuality, and self-definition.
6/11
· New Orleans Pridefest Opening Reception: Ruby Slipper; 2001 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 9 p.m. Join us on the Marigny location of the Ruby Slipper on Thursday, June 11th as we kick off Pridefest and celebrate our sponsors who make it possible. This reception is our way of saying “Thank You” for your support and commitment to Pridefest.
· Before the Ball: Whispers & Wine: Carry On luggage Service; 311 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Join Connect Northshore and LGBTQ+ Archives Project of Louisiana for an intimate evening of connection, conversation, and community in the heart of queer history. Enjoy fellowship as we gather together to celebrate the stories, resilience, and relationships that continue to shape LGBTQ+ life across Louisiana. Whether you come to reconnect with old friends, meet new ones, learn more about the Archives, or simply enjoy a warm and welcoming evening…..there is a place for you here. This low-key community gathering will also offer a special preview of Connect Northshore’s upcoming Diamonds & Pearls Masquerade Ball because today’s moments of connection become tomorrow’s history. Dress is casual to cocktail — pearls encouraged, but never required.
· FRUIT BATS: A Gay Goth Night: Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. No Cover, Featuring Your Queer DJs: Count Whorlok and Scylvia
· The Appletini Revue Rocks the House! An Appletini Best of Show; The Always Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA: 9:30 p.m. Appletini Emcee Granny hosts a selection of the best performances from Appletinis Ms. Passion Armani Casidine, Ms. Britnee Alexander, Ms. Laveau Contraire, and Ms. Infinity. The Appletinis will be Joined by Special guest, Miss Gay Louisiana America, Britney Marks for a wonderful night of fun and and games
6/12
· Pride Happy Hour – Disco in the Daytime: Brennan’s Restaurant; 417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA; 3 – 6 p.m. Join us at Brennan’s for Disco in the Daytime, a vibrant celebration of Pride! Enjoy an afternoon of specialty cocktails, pop-up bars, and a champagne cart with exclusive bubbly pricing. Between sets from DJ Debbie with a D, capture the moment at our sparkling photo installations. Whether you’re in the courtyard or the Roost Bar, it’s the perfect happy hour to show off your Pride best. Each ticket includes a welcome cocktail to kick off the festivities. Rain or shine—we’ll move the party to the Royal Room if needed. Tickets are https://www.exploretock.com/brennans/event/608693/pride-happy-hour-disco-in-the-daytime?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBXEZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzRkp5VVRWNnlGdVdiS2doc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvVii-QPNvcgFN1LrPr_qpxUHQ4JvWfh6fRyseLABrtkUTopmWq8DuSGhvdU_aem_OocAyXS1qSRx1R8yOM1OSw
· Greetings from Queer Mountain – A Queer Storytelling Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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.
· Divas Through The Decades: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA; 8 and 10 p.m. shows. Take a fast-paced trip of your favorite music through the decades, with a cast of premier New Orleans drag, burlesque, and nightlife entertainers serving iconic hits, bold looks, and nonstop energy. From vintage glamour to modern pop, every era gets its moment. Then the night takes a turn …and your desire for the dark and lamplit lore of nights in the French Quarter will be satisfied. Tickets at https://debbiewithad.com/upcoming-events/divas-through-the-decades
· 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.
· SLAAP Cabaret: Saturn Bar; 3067 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Starring Ariel Androgyny and Smokestack Lightning.
· RUNWAY RIOT: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. A high-energy night where fashion, drag, and attitude collide on the dance floor. Pride is a riot and we’re taking it straight down the runway with a stacked lineup and nonstop energy all night long. Featuring DJ Ruff with performances by Miss Thing, London Manchester, and Aariyah Sinclaire expect bold looks, fierce performances, and a crowd that came to show OUT. Get your tickets now at splashbr.com
· Lynx NOLA Presents NOLA Pride Maga Rave: Metropolitan; 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd., New Orleans, LA; 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Lynx Noir’s BIGGEST event in history – NOLA Pride Opening Night at Metropolitan Nightclub. 4 legendary DJs, 4 iconic drag queens, multiple gogo dancers, and one incredible night at New Orleans’ premiere nightlife venue: Metropolitan Nightclub. Tickets on Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Psychedelic Speakeasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: PSYCHEDELIC SPEAKEASY! Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensa-tions and 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
· Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. STUDIO 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy, starring a host of local burlesque and drag superstar talent set to an original disco soundtrack! With a different cast every month! With Lagniappe performance by Sailem from Hell with the act seen by millions on HULUs Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Put on your best disco inspired outfits and join us at the world famous The Allways Lounge as we celebrate our love of DISCO with a spectacular show & dancing late into the night. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
6/13
· NOAGE Coffee Talk; Virtual; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285). Moderated by Brian La Bella, LCSW.
· The Ultimate PRIDE Drag Brunch w/ Lala Ri from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Brutto Americano; 600 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA; Drag brunch at The Barnett NOLA with Lala Ri, Crystal Edge & local stars! Get ready for a Saturday brunch like no other! Join SadBrunch an unforgettable drag brunch event hosted in the stylish heart of New Orleans at The Barnett — the Warehouse District’s premier boutique hotel venue. Local performers & entertainers adding more fierce energy to your brunch vibes. Indulge in delicious food, bottomless mimosas, show-stopping performances, and good times with old friends and new! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just ready for the best brunch in NOLA, this event delivers glamour, laughter, and drag royalty right to your table. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· Nautical Nonsense – A Pride Pool Party; Railyard; 701 Poland Ave., New Orleans, LA; 12 – 6 p.m. Get ready to dive into some serious fun at Nautical Nonsense! This in-person Pride Pool Party is all about good vibes, great music, and splashing around with friends. Bring your brightest swimwear, your pride, and a big smile as we celebrate love, laughter, and all things nonsensical. There is something for everyone as Bikini Bottom takes over the Railyard for the silliest pool party this year’s Pride Season has to offer – so grab you brightest swimwear, your jelly fishing net and GET READY to make a splash! Tickets at https://therailyardnola.com/tc-events/nautical-nonsense-a-railyard-pride-pool-party/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSBVitleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzRkp5VVRWNnlGdVdiS2doc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvVii-QPNvcgFN1LrPr_qpxUHQ4JvWfh6fRyseLABrtkUTopmWq8DuSGhvdU_aem_OocAyXS1qSRx1R8yOM1OSw
· New Orleans Pridefest: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA; 5 – 10 p.m. The Official New Orleans Pridefest returns on Saturday, June 13, 2026 with guest headline performer Tony & the Kiki! Enjoy an evening of live music, food, and dozens of local vendor booths spread between the Phoenix Bar and the Allways Lounge. Pridefest is free! If you want access to our Opening Reception and Sunday Pool Party Tea Dance,The Pridefest Pass is on sale at nolapridefest.com which gives you the full Pridefest experience all weekend long!
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in backstages, cabarets, and late-night clubs of New Orleans where the music was live and the tease was slow. 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
· FICHERAS: Live Latin Band & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Join us for another installment of Ficheras! 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 at FICHERAS! Join us EVERY 2nd Saturday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our talented performers will showcase their incredible skills and dazzle you all night long while vibrant rhythms and intoxicating beats transport you to the heart of Latin America!
· GRRLSPOT: The Women’s Pride Event; Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. The biggest women’s after-party of NOLA Pride. Five hours of DJs, burlesque & projected visuals at Toulouse Theatre. Doors 8 PM. Tickets on Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· 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.
· Olivia Rodrigo Night: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. It’s OLIVIA RODRIGO NIGHT — celebrating the release of “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love” with a full night of heartbreak anthems, scream-your-heart-out moments, and everything in between. Featuring DJ Ruff with performances by Dutchess Demure, Puss C. Savage, and Champagne Pop 💃 expect the new album, all the hits, and the biggest Olivia moments taking over the dance floor all night long. Get your tickets now at splashbr.com
· Wet Jockey Shorts Contest: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Come enjoy the boys getting their jockey shorts soaked.
· Wanna Kiss: A Pride Party: The Dew Drop Inn; 2836 Lasalle St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Wanna Kiss?! is a bold, body-positive Pride party celebrating queer joy, freedom, and self-expression. It’s a playful, inclusive space where every identity is honored and consent is always respected. Come dance, connect, and be unapologetically YOU. live dj sets + full bar + food + more, not a pool party – but yes, there’s pool access. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Get ready for a sensational Friday night delight as Pinky DeVille & friends present “Variete DeVille” – an exquisite showcase of all-star New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Join us for a limited run of unforgettable evenings filled with glamour, entertainment, and captivating artistry. Indulge in the nostalgia of a bygone era as Pinky DeVille and her captivating cast transport you to the enchanting world of vintage New Orleans cabarets and classic variety shows. “Variété DeVille” is a tribute to the glamour, sophistication, and electric energy of those legendary performances that have stood the test of time. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
6/14
· The New Orleans Pridefest Pool Party and Tea Dance: Railyard; 730 Poland Ave., New Orleans, LA; 12 – 5 p.m. $30 (New Orleans Pridefest Pass holders get free entry to the Pool Party on Sunday, June 14; access to the VIP area of New Orleans Pridefest on Saturday, June 13; and free entry to our Opening Reception on Thursday, June 11. Learn more at nolapridefest.com/pridefestpass)
· HNO’s Pride Tea Dance at the Barnett Rooftop Pool ft. DJ Ben Bakson: Barnett; 600 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA; 2 – 6 p.m. Pride rooftop tea dance at The Barnett with Ben Bakson. $30 includes your first 2 drinks! Get ready to close out an unforgettable Pride weekend with a rooftop celebration in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Join us poolside at The Barnett for an elevated tea dance experience featuring internationally renowned DJ Ben Bakson spinning high-energy house, disco, and euphoric Pride anthems as the sun sets over the city skyline. Expect an afternoon of incredible music, cocktails, dancing, and pure New Orleans energy with one of the most exciting DJs on the circuit. Whether you’re celebrating with friends, making new ones, or simply soaking in the vibes, this is the place to be Pride weekend. General Admission is $30 and includes your first TWO drinks. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Krewe of Armeinius Mens’ Pool & Play Party: Private Residence; New Orleans, LA; 2 – 6 p.m. Come splash with us and cool down, relieve some tension in a friendly all-male crowd. Ice cold beer and hard seltzers plus light snacks, when you need to catch your breath, are provided outside. Bring your own towel because your mom’s not here. But you might find your daddy. Address sent to email used to buy tickets 24 hours prior to the event. Tickets Only Sold Online – https://www.armeinius.org/2026-pool-play. Must Be 21 or Over. Male Identifying Only
· Vaughn’s 5th Annual Tea Dance: Vaughn’s Lounge; 4229 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA; 4 – 8 p.m. There will be dancing in the streets…celebrating Pride! DJ SIPHNE will be spinning everyone’s favorites.
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Experi-ence the elegant world of Burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Show-girls are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Unforgettable, jaw-dropping performances! Dazzling Costumes! Champagne, and Showgirls! Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door.
6/15
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connec-tion: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and un-derstanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. 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.
6/16
· Diva Presents: LADIES Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Diva Presents: LADIES Night! This in-person event is all about celebrating the fierce and fabulous ladies out there. Come join the fun, mingle with amazing people, and enjoy a night full of energy and good vibes. Whether you’re out with your girls or flying solo, this is the place to be. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
6/17
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Bur-lesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· 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. 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)
· UNAPOLOGETICALLY ME: A Night of Queer Talent: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m Get ready for a night of pure, unfiltered expression! We are bringing together an incredible lineup of queer artists, singers, dancers, and performers who are taking the stage to celebrate exactly who they are—completely unapologetically. This isn’t just a show; it’s a celebration of community, talent, and being true to yourself. You do not want to miss the energy, the art, and the unforgettable finale! Tickets: Grab yours now—link here. – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1990044204787?aff=oddtdtcreator
· Hot Dog Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Come join Vanessa Carr Kennedy for a few rounds of bingo with great prizes.
6/18
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. I can see it in the stars: this show is guaranteed to blow your mind. STARS OF THE STARS is a monthly cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a stacked cast of performers of that sign. This show is a perfect way to celebrate your birthday, or to just come out and be entertained by legendary artists. Drag, burlesque, even comedy and live music; we got it all, and we’ll show you the talent that the stars have bestowed upon us. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· 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 afficianados: Join Honey Tangerine Productions for our monthly event Bodice Rippers Burlesque – A Burlesque Show and Book Club in one! 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. Patrons can also browse a uniquely curated used book sale each month and enjoy snacks provided by Laughing Lotus. Bodice Rippers Burlesque: Animal Farm Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
6/19 – 6/21
· NOLA Juneteenth Freedom Gala and Festival: Louis Armstrong Park; For more information, go to https://www.nolajuneteenthfestival.org/. Commemorate Juneteenth with the NOLA Juneteenth Festival at Armstrong Park/Congo Square. Admission is free. The Juneteenth Freedom Gala will be held on June 20. In the southern corner of Armstrong Park is Congo Square, an open space where people of color—both enslaved and free—gathered throughout the 19th century for meetings, open markets, and African dance and drumming.
6/19
· Divas Through The Decades: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA; 8 and 10 p.m. shows. Take a fast-paced trip of your favorite music through the decades, with a cast of premier New Orleans drag, burlesque, and nightlife entertainers serving iconic hits, bold looks, and nonstop energy. From vintage glamour to modern pop, every era gets its moment. Then the night takes a turn …and your desire for the dark and lamplit lore of nights in the French Quarter will be satisfied. Tickets at https://debbiewithad.com/upcoming-events/divas-through-the-decades
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – mid-night. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
· June Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. Celebrate all the June birthdays at our cosmic-themed June Birthday Bash! Get ready for a night packed with drag entertainment, karaoke, cocktails, and nonstop party vibes! Hosted by Nicole Dubois. Performances by Aubrey Synclair. Music by DJ Tshay. Karaoke from 9PM – Midnight. If your birthday is in June, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of champagne to celebrate! (21+ only). NO COVER
· Ladies Pride – Girl Power: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Join us for GIRL POWER — celebrating Pride with the fierce, fabulous women of Baton Rouge! Expect a night full of attitude, energy, and nonstop performances honoring the queens who run it all. Featuring special guest DJ Hollie P with performances by Mahogany Campbell and Odessa Savage, hosted by Miss Thing. Doors open at 9PM • Shows start at 11:30PM. Get your tickets now at splashbr.com
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. From the UK’s jewel of burlesque and badass showgirl Pinky DeVille comes BURNING HELL BURLESQUE – an ex-citing night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hot-test entertainers plus GUEST STARS $20 General Admission (unreserved seat-ing) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
6/20
· Queer Singles Mixer: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 5 – 7 p.m. Come to The Pride Center’s Queer Singles Mixer! Mix and mingle with other single people in a low pressure, unstructured environ-ment! We will have conversation cards that you can use to spark up conversa-tions if you’d like. The event is open to ANYONE LGBTQIA+, even those that have other partners, as long as you are looking for a new partner. Free to attend!
· 2026 Pride Acadiana Parade: 1312 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA; 6 p.m. Join us for the 2026 Pride Acadiana Parade on June 20 at 6 PM as we celebrate LGBTQIA+ pride in the heart of downtown Lafayette. The parade will roll along Jefferson Street, bringing together local organizations, businesses, performers, and community members for an evening of visibility, joy, and celebration. Come out, show your pride, and be part of this vibrant community tradition.
· Disco Flambeaux – Pride Northshore After Dark: The Greenwood; 75082 Louisiana 25, Covington, LA. 7 p.m. This is your space to rise up and get down. No sidelines. No spectators. Just a place to be free, to be yourself… to be seen, or to disappear into the crowd. Step into white-hot queer joy, where strangers turn into co-conspirators on a dance floor that refuses to fade out. Bring your spark. Let’s start a fire. Doors open at 7 PM on Saturday, June 20th at The Greenwood. Disco Flambeaux is Queer Northshore’s nightlife celebration for Pride 2026. Food and drinks available for purchase. Advance tickets at IwY2xjawSBfdtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzRkp5VVRWNnlGdVdiS2doc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq9qmCXxRfy5kt38vL43s7bUkPYTC77NbcRRSnUJ9dgn
· Juju & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. New Orleans #1 comedy thrill-show featuring nationally recognized Drag & Burlesque artists, magic Illusions, circus acts, & sideshow stunts!
· 23rd Annual Blue Party: : SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Baton Rouge’s longest running Pride tradition is back Saturday, June 20, Splash celebrates the 23rd Annual BLUE PARTY — a massive night of pride, music, drag, and packed dance floor energy that’s become a staple of Pride Month in Louisiana. This year’s celebration features London Manchester and Inferna Icon bringing the performances all night long while DJ SQRD keeps the club moving with nonstop beats till close. Throw on your boldest blue look, grab your crew, and get ready for one of the biggest Pride parties of the summer surrounded by lights, smoke, music, and pure Splash energy. Doors open at 9PM with performances at 11:30PM. Wear all blue and celebrate Pride Month with us the only way Splash knows how. Get your tickets now at SplashBR.com
6/21
· 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.
· 44th Anniversary Party and 18th Annual Sugar Daddy of the Year Contest: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m.
6/22
· 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!” – (nu-dity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
6/23
· Hard Candy New Orleans with Akeria Davenport: Foundation Room at the House of Blues; 225 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. All Stars 11’s Akeria Davenport comes to NOLA! Hard Candy presents A’keria C Davenport, RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars S11. Meet & Greet 7 PM. Showtime 8 PM. Hosted by Crystal Edge. Tickets at AkeriaNOLA.eventbrite.com
· On a TUESDAY!? A New Orleans Variety Show! : The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m. An Action packed New Orleans Variety Show! Drag, Burlesque, Sideshow Acts and BeyondThe most action packed variety show on a Tuesday. Featuring feats of danger, whacky burlesque, out of box drag and more! With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night, 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
6/24
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a hoe-down throwdown! $5. Every Second Wednesday of the month. Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instruc-tor, 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. Jeezy makes it easy to follow along; with plenty of breaks for smokin’, drinkin’, and making a friend! And our favorite cuntry cutie bartend-er, Ant Zelda, keeps us hydratin’ while we’re gyratin’!
6/25
· Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. Get ready to be transported to a magical surreal world full of sexy surprises and wacky wonders at Through the AllWays Looking Glass! Welcome to Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret! Get ready for a magical experience filled with Live music, Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and MORE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
6/26
· Divas Through The Decades: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA; 8 and 10 p.m. shows. Take a fast-paced trip of your favorite music through the decades, with a cast of premier New Orleans drag, burlesque, and nightlife entertainers serving iconic hits, bold looks, and nonstop energy. From vintage glamour to modern pop, every era gets its moment. Then the night takes a turn …and your desire for the dark and lamplit lore of nights in the French Quarter will be satisfied. Tickets at https://debbiewithad.com/upcoming-events/divas-through-the-decades
· French Quarter Cabaret A Variety Burlesque Experience: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 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, LA.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly so-cial! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· Pride 2026 – Gag Order: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Pride Month keeps getting louder, brighter, and harder to ignore — and on Friday, June 26, Splash is turning all the way up for GAG ORDER: We WON’T be SILENCED! Join Miss Thing, Champagne Pop, and Diva Kup for a night of drag, pride, protest, and unapologetic queer energy as we celebrate being seen, being heard, and taking up space on the dance floor. Wear your pride colors, grab your crew, and get ready for Splash Pride T-shirt giveaways all night long while the music, lights, and performances keep the energy nonstop till close. Doors open at 9PM with the show at 11:30PM. Get your tickets now at SplashBR.com
· MILF Contest: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Sipps is turning up the heat on Friday, June 26th with a late-night party you do NOT want to miss! Hosted by the one and only Tara Shay Montgomery. NO COVER. Midnight prizes & surprises.
6/27
· NOAGE Coffee Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in backstages, caba-rets, and late-night clubs of New Orleans where the music was live and the tease was slow. 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
· Kandy Muse from RuPaul’s All Stars and House of Villains: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Kandy Muse is taking over Splash Nightclub on June 27 and it’s about to be loud, iconic, and completely unhinged in the best way 💅 From RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars to House of Villains, she’s bringing main character energy straight to the stage — and you already know she’s not holding back. With The Bombshells of Baton Rouge turning it out all night and a packed dance floor from open to close, this is the kind of night everyone’s gonna be talking about the next day. Grab your crew, plan the outfit, and don’t wait — this one WILL sell out. splashbr.com
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Auda-cious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and va-riety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP RE-QUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
· Sirens Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Join us June 27th for a midnight birthday celebration honoring the one and only Catastrophe Nicole Knight! Featuring dazzling performances by: Nicole Dubois, Alexa Avery, Catastrophe, Special Guest: Ivy Serena White. Music by DJ Beat Box Boom. Midnight Show. $10 Cover
6/28
· Vanessa Carr Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy sing a longs with Vanessa.
· Clown Church: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30 p.m. A FREE Clown Show with burlesque, live music, drag, DANGER & so much ab-surdidty! Can I get a Honk’alujah. Time to Clownfess your sins and shake off the absurdity of life with some of New Orlean’s favorite Show-Clowns! 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! Its FREE and starts around 9:30pm every last Sunday of every month!
6/29
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connec-tion: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and un-derstanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. 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
