Happy Pride Y’all! It has been quite a year and half as we have navigated the COVID pandemic, quarantines, unemployment, riots, murder hornets, natural disasters and a host of other crises. But as the world gets vaccinated against the virus, life has begun to come alive again in New Orleans.
Live music can be heard, businesses are reopening fully, and you can actually feel safe hugging people now. In our city, we celebrate life through our festivals, parties and events, so this pandemic hit New Orleanians especially hard. And, I don’t care what anyone says, virtual celebrations just aren’t the same.
June is observed as Pride month and our city is showing its festive spirit with events all month long. This year we may not have a parade, but there will still be many ways to show our support and individuality. Most of the events will be taking place the weekend of June 11-13, but we are proudly showing our rainbow colors all month long, and, in our city, all year. It is with much happiness that we are bringing back the calendar of events, so if you want something listed, please email ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Here are just some of the hot happenings in June to put on your “Gaydar.” This listing includes both Pride and regular events, so enjoy them all.
6/1 – 6/30: Krewe of House Floats: New Orleans Metropolitan Area. Enjoy the creativity of the members of our LGBT+ community as they show off their pride with their decorated house floats. Or be a part of the fun and create your own Pride House float. Go to the Facebook Page – Krewe of Pride (House )Floats. There will be a digital map showing all the participants.
6/1: Last Resort: A Steven Universe Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Tickets $20 on eventbrite. Welcome to the return of Last Resort: A Too Niche Cabaret. Their theme this month is Steven Universe. Featuring: Your Hosts – Nicki Nicolai and Eureeka Starfish. Performances by: Pup Xerxes, Qween Quan, DJ Nekostradamus, Mexii Ros`e, Ariana Amor, Thomas Jones and accompanist Trey Bien. Doors: 10 p.m Show Starts: 10:30 p.m.
6/1: Trivia Tuesday; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 7 pm. Come to Betty’s each Tuesday for Trivia, Tacos and Tequila. They have $3 tacos and $3 tequila shots from 4 to 11 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.
6/2: Lunchbox Lecture sponsored by the National WW2 Museum: Belles on the Battlefield With Aaron Jura, Vice President of Serving with Pride; On-Line Event; 11 a.m. Sign up and attend at vimeo.com. Following the revolutionary work of historian Allan Bérubé in his book Coming Out Under Fire, this lecture focuses on the service and sacrifices of LGBT+ servicemembers during World War II. Through this lecture, we will explore the dynamic nature of the power relationship between LGBT+ servicemembers and their government and how these confrontations transformed them both.
6/2: Rainbow Flag Ribbon Cutting Ceremony; Corner of St. Ann and Rampart Streets; Noon. Ambush Magazine is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony as the LGBTQ flags on Rampart Street are being replaced with new and more inclusive flags.
6/2: Hot Wednesday Trans Cinema: LGBT Community Center; 2727 S. Broad St.: 4 – 6 p.m. HOT Wednesdays is an affirming and safe space that takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month for Trans and Gender Non-conforming individuals seeking support or resources such as hygiene products and gender affirming clothing. For June, they’ll be having a trans cinema day and will be watching: nDefining Moments with OZY: Dominique Jackson and Stop Killing Us: Black Transgender Women’s Lived Experiences. If you plan to attend, please sign-up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSd_Hbale…/viewform…
6/2: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/3: Movie Night; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Come enjoy a campy favorite flick with popcorn at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/4 – 6/5: Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing til 1am with DJ Tim Pflueger.
6/4 – 6/6: Faubourg Pride Fest; Faubourg Brewery; 3501 Jourdan Road; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. all days. We are celebrating Pride Month with Faubourg Pridefest, June 4-6! We are proud to partner with Louisiana’s LGBTQ human rights organization, Forum for Equality, with proceeds from the festival benefiting this incredible organization. Featured will be: Art Market with LGBTQ Vendors on Saturday; Live Music with LGBTQ Performers; Food Trucks; Chance in Hell SnoBalls; New Beer Release; Pride T-Shirts for Sale.
6/4: Beer Bust Fundraiser; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave. 7-10 p.m. Beer Bust & BBQ with the NOLA Puppies & Handlers, and NOLA Bondage & Leather Enthusiasts to support the Community Safe Space.
6/4: Reboot 2: The Brain; The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; Shows at 8 and 10 p.m. What has all that TV done to your brain? Let’s try turning it off and turning it back on… now with Cool Ranch Microchips. There will be two chances to see this mind-boggling show on June 4th at 8pm and 10pm. Get your tickets now on eventbrite to guarantee a seat. Starring, Synamin Vixen, Anjle, Qween Quan and Hosted by Laveau Contraire.
6/4: Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
6/5: 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.
6/5: Amon Ra’s Prom Night; The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come out and join the Mystic Krewe of Amon Ra as they hold their Prom Night. The theme is the Roaring 20’s. Admission is $20 and you have a chance to win the coveted title of Prom King and Queen. Costumes encouraged.
6/6: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
6/6: RUSH PARTY: Crescent City Leathermen Cigar Social; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 3 – 6 p.m. Come out and meet the Members of Crescent City Leathermen. Learn about who we are and enjoy some food and cigars.
6/6: 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.
6/6: Sunday Funday; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 p.m. Come out for Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas!!! Entertainers include ChiChi Rodriquez, Rikki Redd, and Vanessa Carr Kennedy. DJ “MK Synclaire” will be spinning the tunes.
6/7 Haus Party; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Enjoy the first installment of a monthly Haus Party drag show. June will feature Haus Contraire, starring Drag Queen Extraordinaire Laveau Contraire, Cucci Licci, and Synamin Vixen.
6/8: Trivia Tuesday; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 7 pm. Come to Betty’s each Tuesday for Trivia, Tacos and Tequila. They have $3 tacos and $3 tequila shots from 4 to 11 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.
6/8: Clown Town Presents: ClownTownTV LIVE featuring Chris McDanielTwo Shows – One Spectacular Evening; The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; Shows at 8 and 10 p.m. ClownTownTV LIVE Featuring performances by: Chris McDaniel, Tsarina Hellfire, Stanley Roy, Juju, Cassidy Copperhead, Sideshow Matt and Scabies the Clown. Late Show: 10pm with Ropes, Whips & Songs about Cows. Tickets: $25 One Show Only, $40 Double Feature (2 Shows: 1 Price), Limited Seating. Tickets available through Eventbrite or skip the fees slide into our DMs or email ClownTownNola@gmail.com! PopUp: ChandarChandar] and Fortunez by Eureeka.
6/9: The French Quarter’s Rainbow Heritage; On-line event; eventbrite.com; 6 p.m. Did you know that the French Quarter has an incredibly rich LGBTQIA+ history? Join the Hermann-Grima and Gallier Historic Homes for a lecture with “French Quarter Frank” Perez that explores topics including colonial and 19th Century queer New Orleans, the role of gay men in historic preservation in the French Quarter, literary influences, the nation’s oldest gay bar, the origins of Southern Decadence, the Up Stairs Lounge fire, and the LGBT+ Archives Project.
6/9: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/10: Wine, Art, & Books: A Benefit for the LGBT+ Archives Project; Grand Krewe; 2305 Decatur St.; 5:30 – 8 p.m. In conjunction with Grande Krewe Fine Wine and Spirits, Frenchmen Art and Books is hosting a benefit for the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. The wine tasting is free. The sale of books and art benefits the Archives Project. The books range from lesbian novels to queer theory texts to travel books to cookbooks. The art includes many works by George Dureau. And there’s even a treasure trove of vintage porn. All of these items are from the shelves of FAB, the legendary gay bookstore founded by Tom M. Horner in 1977, and subsequently managed by Alan Robinson, and later, Otis Fennell. The best thing about this collection is that it is priced to sell.
6/10: Retro Night Thursday; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 7 p.m. On Retro Night Thursdays, enjoy the hits of the eighties and nineties. Plus, well vodka drinks are $3 and Long Island Iced Teas are $4 all night long.
6/10: Movie Night; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Come enjoy a campy favorite flick with popcorn at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/10: Pride Speakeasy; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Enjoy an evening of retro dink special and a show as you celebrate Pride in NOLA. There will not be a password, just show your vaccination card for entry into the club.
6/11 – 6/12: Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing til 1am with DJ Tim Pflueger.
6/11: Pink Party: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Think flamingos! Get your best pink wig, pink leggings, pinks heels and come party at Good Friends from 7pm. This party is going to be huge so you might want to get there early! Let’s get flock’ed up and flamingle!
6/11: Boys Dancin’; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 7 p.m. – till. The Corner Pocket HOT RODS are an eyeful.
6/11: Beer Bust Fundraiser; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave. 7-10 p.m. Beer Bust & BBQ with the NOLA Puppies & Handlers, and NOLA Bondage & Leather Enthusiasts to support the Community Safe Space.
6/12: Pet Rescue Day; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join Metairie Small Animal Hospital, Valhallan Vittles, and Big Easy Rescue pet adoptions on the parklet! Special gifts for our 4-legged friends and their companions.
6/12: Hangover Brunch; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Head to Lafitte’s, Oldest Gay Bar in North America! Dance the day away with Red Bull as they unveil the King’s Courtyard. Try their Hangover Bloody Mary or any of their Peachy Specials.
6/12: Pulse: 49 Bells; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; Noon. A noon service of Love and Caring will be hosted including the ringing of our large bell 49 times in memory of the victims of the Pulse shooting and as a pledge of support to the LGBTQ+ community.
6/12: Drag Brunch Bingo; The New Orleans Ladies Ballroom; 1771 Stumpf Blvd.; Noon. The Krewe of Narcissus hosts a drag brunch bingo for $30 and includes a full high tea luncheon for $30. An additional $15 for unlimited Mimis, mint juleps or Bloody Mary’s.
6/12: Beach Party Blastoff; Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 2 – 7 p.m. Summer’s here and summer’s queer! Break out your best beach attire for a Beach Party Blastoff! at Crossing, the country’s only steampunk-themed LGBTQ+ bar. We’ll be blasting great tunes and videos on eight 70″ HDTVs, hi-tech sound system, and offer drink specials all afternoon (Sex on the Beach, anyone? $5). Plus, wear your most daring bathing suit or beach attire for one free well drink or domestic beer. Crossing will honor Happy Hour pricing throughout Pride: $3 well drinks and domestic beers, $1 off other drinks. No cover charge.
6/12: Big Easy BINGO: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Come enjoy bingo with the Big Easy Sister of Perpetual Indulgence and win great prizes.
6/12: The Corner Pocket’s Famous Wet Jockey Shorts Contest (Pride Edition); The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 9 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). For the Pride Edition of The Corner Pocket’s infamous Wet Jockey Shorts contest, the contest will be open to all comers (ages 21+). Come early to sign up. Take your best shot and take it off for your share of $250 in cash and prizes (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners). Contestants strip down to tightie-whities (supplied) and get soaked to the bare flesh. It’s a revealing experience! GAA-award winner DJ Barry Bareass hosts.
6/12: GRRLSPOT / PRIDE / 2021; Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 9 p.m. GRRLSPOT is ready to celebrate Pride! DJ’s Gage, VaughnDutch and Staycation will have you shaking your body all night long.
6/13: Family Equality Day; Longue Vue House and Gardens; 7 Bamboo Road; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Come enjoy a day of family fun at this free event which includes drag queen story time, community resource fair, drag and dance performances, children’s march and fan decorating. For details, go to www.longuevue.com.
6/13: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
6/13: Lafitte in Exile’s Pride Closing Ceremony and Trash Disco: Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Enjoy a cold drink and chill vibes as we say good bye to Pride for another. Come out and enjoy the day relaxing in the King’s Courtyard, on our Bourbon Street Balcony, or simply sit and have a drink at the oldest gay bar in North America. The evening will be typical #TRASHDISCO starting at 4:00pm and then we’ll gayly toss our napkins high into the air between 8:30pm and 9:00pm.
6/13: Sunset T-Dance; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 5 – 8 p.m.
6/13: Sunday Funday; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 p.m. Come out for Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas!!! Entertainers include ChiChi Rodriquez, Rikki Redd, and Vanessa Carr Kennedy. DJ “MK Synclaire” will be spinning the tunes.
6/13: Zingo! Pride Edition I; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. A special edition of Zingo! for Pride 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. Afterwards, boys dancin’ till.
6/13: Trivia with Bo David; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 p.m. Test your wits with Bo David, upstairs in the Eagle!
6/13: Fornication: XXL; Private Location TBD; 7 p.m. – midnight. A private, ticketed event hosted by Silver Steele and Ray Dalton in partnership with the Phoenix. Clothing check available. Location will be announced the day of the event. VIP Meet and Greet starts at 7 p.m. with the party beginning at 8 p.m.
6/15: Trivia Tuesday; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 7 pm. Come to Betty’s each Tuesday for Trivia, Tacos and Tequila. They have $3 tacos and $3 tequila shots from 4 to 11 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.
6/16: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/17: Wine, Art, & Books: A Benefit for the LGBT+ Archives Project; Grand Krewe; 2305 Decatur St.; 5:30 – 8 p.m.
6/17: Retro Night Thursday; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 7 p.m. On Retro Night Thursdays, enjoy the hits of the eighties and nineties. Plus, well vodka drinks are $3 and Long Island Iced Teas are $4 all night long.
6/17: Movie Night; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Come enjoy a campy favorite flick with popcorn at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/17: Prettie Boi Showcase: Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Monthly showcase featuring some great NOLA talent. Email prettieboishowcase@gmail.com for tickets.
6/18 – 6/19: Drag Bingo; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing til 1am with DJ Tim Pflueger.
6/18 – 6/30: Truman and Tennessee: The Zeitgeist Theatre; 6621 St. Claude Ave. See website (https://www.zeitgeistnola.org) for movie listing times. TRUMAN AND TENNESSEE: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION – The work, lives, and personal journeys of iconic American artists Truman Capote and Tennesee Williams coalesce with creative combustion in this innovative dual-portrait documentary. Filmmaker Lisa Immordino Vreeland distills the loves, fears, and artistic achievements of these masters via an array of archival materials, film clips, and vibrant voiceover work from Jim Parsons and Zachary Quinto as Capote and Williams, respectively. Packed with pearls of wisdoms and eloquent observations, the film celebrates the sometimes tumultuous friendship of the titular writers through the ages, while honoring the way their queer identity informed their world-renowned artistic achievements and relationships with their family, confidants, and — most significantly — each other.
6/18: Pride Happy Hour; Brennan’s Restaurant; 417 Royal St.; 2 – 5 p.m. Celebrate Pride with an extra colorful Bubbles at Brennan’s Happy Hour! Come in your most colorful ensemble, pop a cork, get glittered, and toast with your friends in our Courtyard and Roost Bar. Appearance by our Decadence Drag Brunch Entertainers Debbie with a “D” and Lavaux Contraire. Pride Happy Hour Features: Pride Themed Happy Hour Cocktails; Deeply Discounted Bubbles; Chandon Garden Spritz Bar; Elektra Cosmetics Glitter Buffet; Best Dressed Award; Champagne Trivia, Sabering, and more
6/18: The Return of the Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 9 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). Just in time for Pride, the country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) returns for the first time since early 2020. As Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal says, “Come shake what your Mama gave you!” Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) for a chance at a special Pride cash prize of $150 ($250 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. Do you believe in beginner’s luck? New dancers encouraged.
6/18: Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
6/19: Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
6/19: Drag Bingo hosted by Aubrey Synclaire; The Court of Two Sisters; 613 Royal St.; two seating at 2 and 5 p.m. It’s all fun and games and a bit of Drag Bingo with host Aubrey Synclaire. PRICE: $45 per person plus tax and gratuity. Ticket price includes: 4 games of BINGO with prizes, Performance by Aubrey Synclaire, Two Course Brunch or Dinner, Non-alcoholic beverages, CASH BAR for alcohol + Drink Specials. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AND CANNOT BE MADE ONLINE! Call: 504-522-7261 ext. 24 or Email: court2si@courtoftwosisters.com.
6/19: Boys Dancin’; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 7 p.m. – till. The Corner Pocket HOT RODS are an eyeful.
6/19: Annual “Who’s Your Daddy?” Contest; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Father’s Day tradition hosted by the Lords of Leather, one of New Orleans’ most celebrated gay Mardi Gras krewes!
6/20: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
6/20: 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.
6/20: Sunday Funday; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 p.m. Come out for Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas!!! Entertainers include ChiChi Rodriquez, Rikki Redd, and Vanessa Carr Kennedy. DJ “MK Synclaire” will be spinning the tunes.
6/20: Zingo! Pride Edition II; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 5:30 p.m. A special early edition of Zingo! for Pride 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.
6/20: Sugar Daddy of the Year & 39’th Anniversary Party; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 8 p.m., Contest 9 p.m. Come celebrate the 39th anniversary of The Corner Pocket! Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts our 13’th annual Sugar Daddy of the Year contest. Sponsor a dancer for your chance to win the 2020-2021 trophy and title ($20 entry fee). The winning dancer receives a large cash prize and the winning sponsor receives the trophy. Afterwards, boys dancin’ till.
6/22: Trivia Tuesday; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 7 pm. Come to Betty’s each Tuesday for Trivia, Tacos and Tequila. They have $3 tacos and $3 tequila shots from 4 to 11 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.
6/23: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/24: Wine, Art, & Books: A Benefit for the LGBT+ Archives Project; Grand Krewe; 2305 Decatur St.; 5:30 – 8 p.m.
6/24: Upstairs Lounge Memorial: 604 Iberville St.; 7 p.m. The Crescent City Leathermen are hosting a wreath placement and memorial ceremony in honor of the victims of the Upstairs Lounge Fire.
6/24: Movie Night; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Come enjoy a campy favorite flick with popcorn at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
6/25 – 6/26: Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing til 1am with DJ Tim Pflueger.
6/26: House of Tulip’s HOT Summer Celebration; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at The Broadside; 600 N. Broad Street. Live performances by Katey Red, Yves, Tonys Boyd-Cannon, Neverending Nina and Porsche Paris. They will also have celebrity appearances by Indya Moore from the TV show POSE, Luka Kain from Netflix’s Saturday Church and Aria Sa’id, co-founder of the world’s first Transgender Cultural District in San Francisci, CA. Tickets are on sale at houseoftulip.org/celebrate.
6/26: Pride in the Quarter: French Quarter Location TBD; 6 p.m. As Pride month comes to a close, the community will gather and have a walking parade. Meet and greet at 6 p.m. with walk at 7 p.m. For information on location, email prideinthequarter2021@gmail.com.
6/26: The Phoenix Employee Turnabout Show; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Cheer on your favorite bartenders as they strut their stuff to support a good cause.
6/27: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
6/27: 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.
6/27: Sunday Funday; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 p.m. Come out for Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas!!! Entertainers include ChiChi Rodriquez, Rikki Redd, and Vanessa Carr Kennedy. DJ “MK Synclaire” will be spinning the tunes.
6/29: Trivia Tuesday; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 7 pm. Come to Betty’s each Tuesday for Trivia, Tacos and Tequila. They have $3 tacos and $3 tequila shots from 4 to 11 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m.
6/29: LGBTQIA + Pride Month: OUT in Tech; Virtual Event; 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Join the Loyola University Digital Skills Bootcamp for a panel discussion led by an amazing group of LGBTQ+ professionals as we celebrate Pride Month. Hear from these professionals on their career journeys and what it means to be OUT in tech. Want to break into tech? Looking for inspiration in your current field? This enriching discussion is a unique opportunity to hear our inspiring and accomplished panelists speak about their experiences in tech and their overall path to success in the field all while identifying as an LGBTQ + individual. Don’t miss your chance to close out the month of Pride and walk away with some great career advice! Tickets available on Eventbrite.
6/30: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.