April is a gorgeous time in New Orleans with so many great things to see and do. One noteworthy event is the Gay Easter Parade and the weekend of events that happen with it like Bunnies in the Big Easy and The Marigny Bunny Hop. Here are just some of the hot happenings in April to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
* SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway; Rainbow Plaza by on Norman C. Francis Pkwy.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. $15 cover – drag, burlesque, vaudeville.
Tuesday:
* Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
* Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
* Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
Wednesday:
* YLC Wednesday at the Square: Lafayette Square; S. Maestri Pl.; 5 – 8 p.m. Presented by AOS Interior Environments, Wednesday at the Square is a 10-week, free concert series in Lafayette Square benefitting the YLC and its community endeavors. The event draws crowds from downtown New Orleans and beyond every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. between March and May.. For VIP Tickets, please visit: https://www.ylcwats.com/vip
* 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.
* Terri-oke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30 p.m. Come out to this incredible show starring Justin Betweener, Dominique DeLorean and Paris Dee DeLorean.
* Queen’s Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is 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. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Blackout Bingo: Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 9 – 11 p.m. Four rounds of Bingo that ends with Blackout!
* Clay’s Karao-Kiki: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come out on Thursdays Nights for “Clay’s Karao-KiKi “ hosted by the charming and talented Clay.
* Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
Friday:
* Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Bayou Blues Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m.A wonderful intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your favorite 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)! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III 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.
* 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:
* Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Sage Coffee Talk not happening on 9/4) A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
Sunday
* 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 background 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.
* 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.
* Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
* Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
* Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* 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 over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7p. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendanfor Sing-A-Long Sundays.
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
* Karaoke @ Rawhide: Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 9 – midnight.Come out and sing with great hosts.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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4/1 – 4/3
* Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robért Blvd., Slidell. The first Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical based on the story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis. Dates and times: 4/1 & 4/2 – 8 p.m., 4/3 – 3 p.m.
* La bohème: Mahalia Jackson Theater; 1419 Basin St.; 4/1 and 4/2 – 7:30 p.m., 4/3 – 2:30 p.m. Sung in Italian with English supertitles. Friday, April 1, Nuts and Bolts Lecture: 6:30 PM, Performance: 7:30 PM, Sunday, April 3, Nuts and Bolts Lecture: 1:30 PM, Performance: 2:30 PM. Puccini’s most famous opera returns to the New Orleans Opera stage after a hiatus of 8 years. Premiered in 1896, this is a tale of two young lovers, Rodolfo and Mimi. This production will be directed by Fenlon Lamb and conducted by Joseph Colaneri. Tickets are available at https://neworleansopera.org/puccinis-la-boheme/
4/1 – 4/9
* For Whom The Southern Belle Tolls: Loyola University Lower Depths Theater; 6301 St. Charles Ave.; 7:30 p.m. (4/1. 4/2. 4/3, 4/7, 4/8, 4/9) Tickets available at https://bit.ly/SouthernBelleTWTC. Come to the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans’s grand re-opening, in collaboration with the 2022 Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, to find out For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls! Get ready for a night of Tennessee Williams spoofs that range from wacky to noir, showcasing the flagship playwright’s most iconic characters and plots in a completely different style. A versatile cast full of doubling and even tripling rolle will have you doubled over and rolling in stitches as TWTC premieres its first night of live theater since 2019!
* Head Over Heels: Loyola Marquette Theater; 6301 St. Charles Ave. The Loyola University New Orleans Department of Theatre Arts & Dance presents the New Orleans premiere of the hit musical, Head Over Heels. A jukebox musical adaptation of Sir Philip Sidney’s The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia, Head Over Heels incorporates the songs of the cultural phenomenon and revolutionary girl group The Go-Go’s into an empowering tribute to life’s fluid journey of love and self-discovery. Head Over Heels is directed by Hardy Weaver. Head Over Heels will run March 31, April 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, and 9 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available online at http://cmm.loyno.edu/calendar/theatre/head-over-heels
4/1
* SweetArts Ball: Contemporary Arts Center; 900 Camp St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Join us for “Through the Astral Plane,” a multi-sensory journey that bends time and imagines the future through fashion, music, and artistic experimentation, benefitting the CAC’s mission. Get Tickets: cacno.org/fundraiser/sweetarts-2022 It’s tradition at SweetArts to honor artistic leaders in our community, and we are incredibly excited to celebrate this year’s amazing group of individuals: Harold Clarke, couturier, T.G. Herrington, filmmaker, Lynn Whitfield, actress, Elizabeth “Betty” Pharr Moran, philanthropist (in memoriam), Mario Villa, artist (in memoriam). The evening will feature a far-out line-up events, music, activations, cuisine and more! From 7 to 8 pm, the Celestial Circle Patron Party celebrates our SweetArts honorees, followed by the SweetArts Ball from 8 -10 and our LUCID DREAMING Late Night party from 10 to midnight.
* Moral Panic Present: Steve Gillespie: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. A decade into his standup career, Steve Gillespie moved from Minneapolis to LA, recently made an appearance on Conan, and released his critically acclaimed second album, Alive on State. Prior to that, this gentleman degenerate spent most of his life traveling the country regaling audiences with his delightful self-destruction. Tickets available at the door and at www.eventbrite.com
* Monkey Fist @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 8 p.m. – midnight. Live at Androgyny!!! Monkey Fist!!! Doors open at 8PM Performance at 9PM Cover $6
* 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 from 9pm – midnight. Every Friday in May, NOBLE will be joining us with their amazing BBQ plates.
* April Birthday Bash: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. A birthday celebration for April birthdays. Birthdays during the month receive a voucher for a $25 gift card to use the Month of their birthday & a complimentary bottle of champagne (21&up). Also featuring birthday performances by Aariyah Sinclaire, Mahogany Campbell, & Tara Hole.
* the UN-Dressden Dolls : A Punk Cabaret: The Goat; 1301 Saint Bernard Ave.; 9:30 p.m. The UN-DRESSden Dolls : a Punk Cabaret This show is a tribute to all things Dresden Dolls, Amanda Palmer, and beyond! Drag, Burlesque, Variety, Sideshow, and Live Music all brought to you this evening as a love letter to our favorites! Tickets available at the door and on www.eventbrite.com.
4/2 – 4/10
* Canceled Cabaret (Formerly known as April Fool’s Day Cabaret): Cafe Istanbul; 2372 Saint Claude Avenue; 4/2 & 4/3 – 7 p.m., 4/10 – 8 p.m. Tickets available at door and at www.eventbrite.com 19 local musicians and performers will come together to plant a seed of healing, restoration, dialogue, and action around sexual assault in our community. In a time of polarization, victim blaming, and cancel culture, “Cancel Cabaret” aims to create an environment where nuance, understanding, and growth are possible. This show utilizes musical numbers from the classical musical theater canon as well as original music from local artist, Anna Moss, to tell a story that we’ve all found ourselves near to in one way or another: Sexual Assault, and the community’s oftentimes lacking capacity to respond to sexual assault with grace and actionable steps that create restoration.
4/2
* 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.
* Petronius Rush Party: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon st.; 2 – 6 p.m. Join the Krewe of Petronius for their Rush Party.
* 19th Annual Star Studded Extravaganza: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 – 8 p.m. $10 donation at the door. VIP Seats $20 – email info@gayeasterparade.com to reserve. Starring Easter Grand Marshals, Carnival Royalty, King Cake Queens and Mega Stars! Auction items, Raffles and more A fundraiser for the Gay Easter Parade. Funds raised at the Gay Easter Parade will benefit Food For Friends, a program of CrescentCare.
* Ariodante Gallery Art Opening: Ariodante Gallery; 535 Julia St.; 4 – 8 p.m. Bird paintings by Krista Roche with colorful acrylics by David Lumpkin, jewelry by Dashka Roth and ceramics by Craig McMillin.
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. Cheers is an improvised comedy show inspired by the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. Got a job promotion? Cheers! Landed a new gig? Cheers! Kissed someone? Cheers! Got out of bed? Cheers! We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it. Inspired by what inspires our audience, our talented improvisers will create characters, scenes, and whole worlds in that very moment. The planet needs some good news. So, bring yours, and we’ll celebrate it. Tickets are $10 in advance via Eventbrite and $15 at the door.
* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. VIP includes reserved seating, a champagne cocktail and a digital album from the band. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Saturday Night Remix Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes! Featuring Performances by Santana A. Savage & Connie Hung.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* LGBT+ ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. LGBT+ ShowNight with Imani Nye Black, Destiny Sterling, Kameron Black, and Erin Starr! Cover $6
* Secrets of the Sea: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:00 p.m.Secrets of the Sea is a variety Burlesque/Boylesque/Drag show produced once a month by Scorpio Boys Entertainment. The Producers are Eros Sea and Poseidon Davenport. This show happens at The Allways Lounge.Pre-tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com
* VarieTease!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. VarieTease is everything you’re looking to find in New Orleans all in one show! We’ve got burlesque, drag, comedy, music, and sideshow! Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
4/3
* Drag Brunch: Otra Vez; 1001 Julia St.; 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. 1st show 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and second show 1 – 3 p.m. For tickets, email ricky@otraveznola.com or call 504-354-8194. $45 bottomless brunch.
* Drag Show Crawfish Boil: The Cypress Taphouse; 6616 Rose Farm Rd, Ocean Springs, MS.; 12:30 p.m. Join Gulf Coast Equality and The Cypress Taphouse as we present “Drag Show and Crawfish Boil” – a fundraiser for Gulf Coast Equality on April 3, 2022. Doors open at noon and the show starts at 12:30 PM. Crawfish will be served from 1 PM to 3 PM. Tickets will be $25.00. Your ticket price includes a crawfish platter and a fabulous drag show staring Catastrophe Nicole Knight, Misty Bordeaux Knight, and Jessica Emms. Drinks will be available for purchases from The Cypress Taphouse. Take out platters will also be available. Tickets are available on the event’s Facebook page.
* Krewe of Armeinius Rush Party: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 2 – 4 p.m. Come meet the Krewe of Armeinius and learn about becoming a member.
4/4
* SENSATION: In Loving Memory of Nicole Lynn Foxx:The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 11 p.m.We’re gathering to celebrate the life of the Sensational Nicole Lynn Foxx the best way we know how, with music, dance, art, laughter and a whole lot of love. Join us for an evening of performances, shared memories, videos/photos, and a candlelight vigil at The Allways Lounge. Doors: 7p,m. Show: 8 p.m. Any profits from this event will be donated to The Art Hoe Collective (AHC), a digital art collective & platform founded by Black queer people which offers microgrants to assist queer black artists with arts projects as well as living expenses. If you’d like donate flowers, candles, photos, or personal items to place on the altar we’re building for Nicole for this event, please bring them.
* Crackwhore Ball XXII: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Theme of CWB XXII is Crack Whores R Us. Beats by DJ Karbination.
4/5 – 4/10
* Anastasia: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St. 4/5, 4/6, 4/7 – 7:30 p.m.; 4/8 – 8 p.m.; 4/9 – 2 and 8 p.m.; 4/10 – 1 and 6:30 p.m. From the Tony Award-winning creators of the Broadway classic Ragtime, this dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. Pursued by a ruthless Soviet officer determined to silence her, Anya enlists the aid of a dashing conman and a lovable ex-aristocrat. Together, they embark on an epic adventure to help her find home, love, and family. Tickets are available at https://neworleans.broadway.com/shows/anastasia-2/
4/5
* Last Resort: A Saturday Night Live Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. Live from New Orleans, it’s Tuesday Night!!!!!!! Welcome to Last Resort: A Saturday Night Live Cabaret! From the start with John Bulushi, Dan Aykroyd, and Gilda Radner, to the golden age with Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Mike Meyers, to today with Kennan Thompson, Kate McKinnon, and Pete Davidson SNL has been making the world laugh for generations. Get ready to laugh, get ready to cheer, get ready to scream for a spectacular cast paying homage to our favorite skits, comedians, and segments from this iconic show! General Admission: $20, VIP: $30. Doors Open: 10:00 PM. Show Starts: 10:30 PM.
4/7
* Sugarbitch Goulash, Part One at The Nola Giant Puppet Festival: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 2 – 5 p.m. Sugarbitch Goulash is the fiendish story of Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt, an unlikely friendship with a macabre twist. Based on true accounts, Helen and Olga met in the mid 1980s in a woman’s fitness center and formed a toxic bond that would carry them through 3 decades. Convicted in 2008 on homicide charges, Helen and Olga are currently serving life sentences, but how did two seemingly sweet old ladies fall so afoul of the law? Our story hilariously imagines what led to their nefarious acts and inevitable incarceration based on the facts that came to light in their Los Angeles trial. Join Helen and Olga through the years in this campy, comedic story, told with beautifully carved stringed puppets by Rasputin’s Marionettes, and witness the almost true story of murder, greed, and self gout. You might just die laughing.
* Prettie Boi: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. WELCOME to the Prettie Boi Showcase! Enjoy our fantastical world of Burlesque, Drag & Performance Art!Experience the Magic at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret featuring world traveling showgirls & spellbinding binding performance artists! $20 GA; $40 VIP for Preferred Seating!. RSVP REQUIRED! Prettieboishowcase@gmail.com; www.Prettieboi.com.
4/8 – 4/9
* Everybody Rise: Remembering Stephen Sondheim: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robért Blvd., Slidell; 8 p.m. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. The world of musical theater lost a leading light when the renowned composer, Stephen Sondheim, died suddenly at the age of 91. Join us for a weekend of remembrance and stunning music from his incredible career, featuring songs from West Side Story, Company, Into The Woods, Sweeney Todd and more! The cast features a powerhouse of Cutting Edge performers and singers, coming together for one unforgettable weekend. You don’t want to miss this group of performers putting it together for the legendary Stephen Sondheim.
4/8 – 4/10
* 50th Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival: Ponchatoula Memorial Park; 301 North Sixth Street, Ponchatoula. Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival will be held on April 8-10, 2022. There will be games, great entertainment, vendors, strawberries, delicious food, and more. Hours: Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 9am-11pm; Sun 10am-6pm
4/8
* Riding Robin @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 8 p.m. – midnight. Live at Androgyny!!! Riding Robin!! Doors open at 8PM Performance at 9PM. Cover $6
* 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 Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* White Lies Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents a White Lies Party! Wear a white t-shirt with a white lie on it and get a free shot before 11p – 21+ Featuring themed performances by Nakita London, MissThing B. Savage & guest Londyn Devereux
* 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.
* Jade Jolie @ B-Bob’s: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St Mobile, AL.; 10:30 p.m. Jade Jolie from RPDR and Dragula! Friday of Mobile PRIDE Weekend! Meet & Greet at 10:30 pm (BEFORE the show!) 11:30 p.m. show!
4/9
* Mobile Pridefest: Cooper Riverside Park; 101 S. Eater St., Mobile, AL.; 1 – 7 p.m. It is the Mission of MobPride to serve the LGBTQIA+ community in Southeast Alabama by celebrating our culture, commemorating our heritage, dedicating ourselves to the full and permanent achievement of equal rights, fostering diversity and understanding, and promoting the physical, mental, and spiritual health of our community.
* The Marsha Delain Purple Party: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 3 – 7 p.m. Join us for the 21st Annual Purple Party with an Auction, Raffle, Drag Show and more! $10 at the door. A fundraiser for the Gay Easter Parade. Funds raised at the Gay Easter Parade will benefit Food For Friends, a program of CrescentCare.
* Attrition Presents: ACTORS + tba: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 8 p.m. Attrition Presents: ACTORS +tba. Doors: 8pm; Show: 9pm. Presale: $13; Door: $15. presale: goatshowsnola.eventbrite.com
* Big Easy Stompers April Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Join us for our monthly Country Dance. No cover – Open to all.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
* Saturday Night Remix Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes! Featuring Performances by Santana A. Savage & London Manchester.
* Godless Constitution: A Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Tickets available at door and at www.eventbrite.com Join us for a sinful celebration of vices and pleasures as we present the best of the city’s burlesque, comedy and drag performers, all in one delightfully different show! Leave your inhibitions behind and revel in our carousing cabaret!
* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 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 sensations and outrageous acts! Each month brings a new cast and a new show. Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
* LGBT+ ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. LGBT+ ShowNight with Bayou Beauties – Gia Malone, Bambi Bextor, Angel Monroe, and Sharena Diamond! Cover $6.
* Pangina Heals @ B-Bob’s: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St Mobile, AL.; 10:30 p.m. Pangina Heals from Drag Race UK vs, The World! Co-Host of Drag Race Thailand! Saturday of Mobile PRIDE Weekend! Meet & Greet at 10:30 pm (BEFORE the show!) 11:30 p.m. show!
4/10
* Peep Show Drag Brunch: The Yard on Frenchman; 405 Frenchman St.; 12 – 3 p.m. Spring is in the air! Wear your Easter Bonnets, grab your Besties and hop on over Hunny Bunny! We’re poppin bottles at the wildest daytime affair this Easter, The Peep Show Drag Brunch at the Yard on Frenchmen! Tix: $45 – Included is our prix fixe brunch menu along with bottomless sparkling mimosas and lots of sweet treats, including: A fierce and fabulous Drag show presented by Reba Douglas & friends; DJ Vladimir will be spinnin Diva hits & Club Classics, keeping the good vibes coming; Complimentary Glitter and Body Paint by Butterfly FX. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com.
* The DRAG House Party: The 90’s!: House of Blues: 225 Decatur St.; 1 p.m. Tickets available at www.livenation.com. This is a 21+ event. Hosted by: Lexis Redd D’ville Ivy Dripp London Manchester Connie Hung Alexa Avery Sonika The Big Easy’s favorite after-brunch drag experience. The preferred spot for any and every occasion or no occasion at all. Join our star-studded cast for some of the most fun you’ll have with the most irresistible boys, dynamic drag performances, AND live music performances to let the good times roll. All tickets include an after-show photo op with our performers. Get ready for inappropriate jokes, dancing divas, and the experience of a lifetime!
* Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
4/11
* Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m.Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
4/13
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 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 Burlesque! 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!
* Juno’s Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. New Orleans’ Only all Black monthly Cabaret show! Showcasing the best Burlesque, Drag and Variety in New Orleans! Join them in the Twilight theater as we get sexy for Juno’s cabaret! Featuring a rotating cast of these amazing local Artists: Mz Juno, Jeez Loueez, Synnamin vixen, Laveau Contraire, Queen Quan, and MORE! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Esoterotica True Confessions: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 – 11 p.m. Spill It! Whisper, Shout, Welcome to a Confessional unlike and Others. $5 at the Door.
4/14
* Les Vampyre Cabaret!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Tickets are available on eventbrite.com or salonrougeallways@gmail.com 40 per person or $50 each for front row table seats. Cast includes GoGo McGregor, Ariana AmourWith your Glamorously Silly hosts: Madame Tsarina Hellfire & Stanley Roy.
4/15
* Bunnies in the Big Easy: CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6:30 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com Kick off the Easter weekend festivities with an exciting event at Crescent Care. Celebrating 11 year, Bunnies in the Big Easy is the premier fundraiser of the Easter season. Enjoy a limited open bar (beer, wine, and vodka cocktails), a raffle for fabulous prizes, bunny boys and live entertainment. There will be special performances that will keep the night hopping at the 10th Annual Bunnies in the Big Easy, hosted by Tony Leggio. Ambush Magazine and CrescentCare are the gracious sponsors of this year’s event. Bunnies in the Big Easy is a part of the Gay Easter Parade fundraisers raising money to produce the 21st Annual Gay Easter Parade. Proceeds from the parade will be donated to Food for Friends—a program of CrescentCare (formerly known as the No/AIDS Task Force). Bunnies in the Big Easy is one of the gayest and glitziest soirees of the whole gay Easter weekend and with only 100 tickets available, it sells out fast every year. Tickets are only $45. The ticket amount is the cost to feed a client for two weeks. Not going to be able to attend, buy a ticket and donate it to a friend. This is one event you do not want to miss. Go into your costume closet, grab your freshest set of bunny ears, and get to the party!
* An Evening with David Sedaris: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way; 8 p.m. Join best-selling author and NPR contributor, David Sedaris for an evening featuring all-new stories, an audience Q&A, and a book signing. With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s preeminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today. David Sedaris returns to the road following the release of his most deeply personal and darkly hilarious collection, Calypso. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com
* SoulShine @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 8 p.m. – midnight. Live at Androgyny!!! SoulShine!!! Doors open at 8PM Performance at 9PM. Cover $6
* Renegade Beers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Spring Break 2022: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents Spring Break! Wear your spring break gear and get a free shot before 11p – 21+ Featuring themed performances by Aariyah Sinclaire, jazlyn Sinclaire, & guest Sa’riyah Bone’t Andrews
4/16
* 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.
* 18th Annual Marigny Bunny Hop: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave.; 2 – 6 p.m. This Easter Bonnet Bar Crawl starts at Mags 940 and goes to bars in the Marigny. Prizes will be awarded for Best Couple, Life of the Hop, Best of the Best, Best Newbie, Most Butchest, Sissiest, Most Glamorous and Best Group.
* Madame Vic’s Elysian Follies Burlesque: Madame Vic’s; 1500 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m.Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: Madame Vic’s Elysian Follies Burlesque. Enjoy an intimate cabaret experience starring exquisite showgirls, burlesque chanteuses and a touch of daring drag, conjuring the underground speakeasies of Weimar Berlin in this decadent floor show, tucked away in the Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans. NO COVER. Limited capacity, RSVP REQUIRED 9pm doors, 9:30pm show. tickets@missaudacious.com
* Knights D’Orleans Monthly Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Knights d’Orleans at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
* Neon Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. First 100 people receive neon glowsticks. Wear the neon and get a free shot before 11p – 21+ Featuring themed performances by London Manchester and Lady D Andrews.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* LGBT+ ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. LGBT+ ShowNight with The Ladi Phat Kat, Miss Gay Houma USofA Charai Davenport, Connie Hung, and Giselle Trivianni Cover $6.
* LOVE ME : A Summoning of Aries: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:30 p.m. Bringing you Drag, Burlesque, Live Music, Dancing..a night to PARTY! Summoning all Aries to share this night under the Full Moon to celebrate existing! Birthday Party hosted by Kit Kendal with live music from Crush Diamond from Houma! Exciting performances from, you guessed it, a lot of hot Aries performers!
4/17
* Hunky Jesus/Foxy Mary Contest! Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 4 p.m. It’s almost time for Easter, and you know what that means! That’s right, HUNKY JESUS is rising again! And this time we wanna see your FOXY MARY too! Jesus comes in many forms (just like most of you)! We’re looking for Jesi and Marys of all shapes, sizes, genders, sexualities, races, ages and abilities… each with your own creative flare. From straight up sexy to silly satire, have fun with it! Judging will take place in the neutral ground between the Phoenix and Mag’s 940.
* The 21st Annual Official Gay Easter Parade: French Quarter; 4:30 p.m. The parade showcases the fashion and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community dressed in Easter and summer suits, tuxedos, and dresses with festive Easter hats. The parade begins on Rampart Street by the entrance of Armstrong Park and winds its way through the French Quarter.
4/18
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! There will be prizes for the winning team. Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made). For tickets go to www.eventbrite.com.
4/20
* SAGE Table: Potluck! : St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Potluck dinner for the SAGE New Orleans community! Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are recommended (unless you are actively eating/drinking).
4/21 – 4/24
* French Quarter Festival: French Quarter; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. More than 20 stages throughout the French Quarter celebrate local music and represent every genre from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, classical, cabaret, and international. New Orleans’ great restaurants serve food and beverages in Jackson Square, the Jazz Museum at the Mint, JAX Brewery, and Woldenberg Riverfront Park; Satchmo SummerFest hosts New Orleans restaurants with Louis Armstrong-inspired dishes and great local cuisine. For more information go to www.frenchquarterfest.org
4/22 – 4/23
* Varla Jean Merman’s Little Prick: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. After a long year spent in lockdown, drag long-hauler Varla Jean Merman has been paroled and is ready to stick it to you! Join everyone’s favorite non-essential twerker back at New Orleans’ Cafe Istanbul where she will vaccinate audiences with a double-dose of infectious new songs and viral videos. Varla Jean Merman’s Little Prick is the laughter-filled shot-in-the-arm booster that we all need Starring Varla Jean Merman with Gerald Goode on the piano. Written by Jeffery T Roberson and Jacques Lamarre. Directed by Michael Schiralli. Tickets are available at https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/5401542
4/22
* Born Ready Band @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 8 p.m. – midnight. Live at Androgyny!!! The Born Ready Band!!! brought to you in part by BEATBOX! Doors open at 8PM Performance at 9PMCover $6 First Beer Free
* Jungle Party 2022: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents The Jungle Party! Wear your jungle attire and get a free shot before 11p – 21+. Featuring themed performances by MissThing B. Savage, Laveau Contraire, & Dani Pax
* 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.
4/23
* Saturday Night Remix Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes! Featuring Performances by Santana A. Savage & London Manchester.
* LGBT+ ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.LGBT+ ShowNight with Gia Giavanni, Dani Pax, Britney Marks, and Jacquelyn D Cayne! Cover $6
* Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Ticket prices are $15 – $20. The queer quantuese is back to curate another cool cabaret filled with fun and delight.
4/24
* Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
4/25
* Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m.Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
4/27
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 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 Burlesque! 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!
* Esoterotica Show Don’t Tell: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 – 11 p.m. We send off National Poetry Month with a Night Dedicated to the poems that wrapped their words around us and never let go. At this show, our original erotica will have a conversation with poems and poets we’ve connected with, been changed by, and adored. Doors at 8:30, Show at 9. $5 at the Door, Proof of Vax Required. Interpreted for the Deaf
4/29 – 5/1
* 2022 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Weekend One: Fair Grounds Race Course; 1751 Gentilly Blvd.; 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Started in 1970, “Jazz Fest” continues to showcase the most important names in music both locally and nationally. Celebrating 51 years of musical and cultural memories, Jazz Fest stands alone in presenting the highest caliber artists in such varied genres as gospel, blues, traditional and contemporary jazz, rock, R&B, Cajun, country, zydeco and much more. Tickets are available at https://www.axs.com/festivals/419358
4/29
* Ver-I-ety Pak @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. – midnight. Ver-I-ety Pak makes its debut at Androgyny.
* Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* 90s All that Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.Splash is bringing you back to the 90s! Wear your 90s attire and get a free shot before 11p – 21+ Featuring themed performances by Nakita London, Lexis Redd D’Ville, & India D’Amour Black.
* Chanteuse & Champagne Speakeasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious and Audacious NOLA present: Chanteuse & Champagne Speakeasy, featuring luminous performances by acclaimed vocalists, renowned showgirls & celebrated drag entertainers, with live piano accompaniment. Back by popular demand, in honor of Jazz Fest, for one night only! $25 general admission; $45 VIP reserved seating & complimentary champagne. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com.
4/30
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 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 Burlesque! 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!
* Saturday Night Remix Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes! Featuring Performances by Santana A. Savage & London Manchester.
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! $25 general admission, $35 VIP seating available. RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* LGBT+ ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. LGBT+ ShowNight with Savanna C Sanchez, Tara Hole, Zia Lush, Coca Mesa! Cover $6
