April is here and so are all the fabulous festivals and parties. Get ready for a month of excitement both indoors and out. Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest and Bayou Boogaloo are just a few of the fabulous events happening. Here are just some of the hot events in April to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
* NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz 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:
* 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: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
* Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
* Dance Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 6 p.m. Dance Cardio is a low impact dance cardio workout for active adults aging actively, set to high energy hip-hop, rock, R&B, blues and funk.
* 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.
* Drink & Drown: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Drink & Drown every Wednesday from 9pm – Midnight $15 all you can drink; Well single pour liquor drinks and Domestic beers 21+ to enter. Come sing your heart out.
* 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.
* Ha Has & Ta Tas: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6 – 8 p.m. This summer join us for a show of epic proportions! You’ll laugh until it hurts in the pants! Our Comedy Burlesque has been called anything but boring! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday Night.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
* Clay’s Karao Kiki; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Clay Donadlson starting at 10 p.m.
* Grind: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. BernardAve.; 10 p.m. Dance Party hosted by Boy Toy at poor boys bar every Thursday 10pm to 4am.
* So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.
Friday:
* The Big Easy Teezy: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6:30 p.m. Bringing you the best Burlesque Dinner Show. Kick your night off eating oysters while Vivi Noir & her glamorous friends tease & tantalize. Its a great way to start off your night!
* Trixie Minx’s Tease the Season Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Flamingo Night: The Four Seasons Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Tiffany Alexander hosts a night of crazy fun and games.
* Freaky Fridays: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show in the Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too).
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials 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.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!
* The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no 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.
* Dollz with Ballz: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Taze-Ya-Ballz and cast.
* 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
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans: Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 6:30 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com Half Queer History, half stories of good ol’ Gay Smut! This is History & Happy Hour! Grab a vodka soda while we walk through the devastating and the enlivening history of queer goblins in the French Quarter. We make bar stops.
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (Seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com
* Show Night: Androgyny; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 p.m. Shownight – $5 cover 21^, $10 Cover 18-20 (first soda free)
* 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.
* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. 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. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
* Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
* The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.
* Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” puts on 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 and extravagant aesthetics from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.
* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 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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4/1
* Krewe Du Fool April Fool’s Day Parade: Marigny and French Quarter: Starts at Corner of Royal & Franklin Streets, New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m.
* Liminal Lux Cabaret: The Courtyard Brewery; 1160 Camp Street; 7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of enchantment at the Liminal Lux Cabaret! Get ready for performances from a rotating cast of both old and new! This will take place at The Courtyard Brewery in the heart of the Lower Garden District in the “Liminal Space” within the brewery. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the city as you indulge in drag, burlesque and MORE!. Industry night specials on drinks! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.
* Multi-hyphenate Mondays: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. “Multi-Hyphenate Mondays” is hosted by J.Mix (The Self-Aware Millennial) & Pat Smith (“Santa Don’t Want Your Cookies”)! Each episode features two locally known artists/creatives — but they’ll be performing a li’l something you may NOT know they do! J.Mix & Pat will follow up their acts with an interview about how they got here and why they do what they do. Each show will then PREMIERE a collaboration between our two featured artists! Shows are at 8pm on select Mondays at @The Allways Lounge & Cabaret TIX are $10 and are available at the door or online at eventbrite
4/3
* 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. 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!
4/4 – 4/7
* Overlook Film Festival: Prytania Theaters; Canal Place & 5339 Prytania St., New Orleans, LA. Most of the screenings and events take place at the Prytania Theaters in Canal Place and the Prytania Theater Uptown. The Overlook Film Festival is dedicated to all things horror – it’s a genre film festival celebrating the best of horror films. They screen a selection of feature length and short films, contemporary to classic, including festival favorites, anticipated new releases and world premieres in the horror, thriller, and sci-fi genres from both emerging artists and master filmmakers. In addition to the films, the festival hosts signature live events and activities which include live shows, radio plays, one-person performances, interactive entertainment, games, and one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, all an essential part of our genre summer camp weekend. www.overlookfilmfest.com/
4/4
* Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce After Hours Networking Event; Winston Bergeron Law Firm; 8120 Oak St., New Orleans, LA.; 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for a Chamber After Hours networking event sponsored by chamber member Winston Bergeron Law Firm at their beautiful new office space overlooking Oak Street in the Carrollton neighborhood. Beverages and light bites will be provided. Members: Free, Non-members: $15.. For tickets in advance go to https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/lgbt-chamber-after-hours-492?fbclid=IwAR1WrrVBmdIa7r6VhrsVJRy8hFxeFrXvoxaVNNzIRoJj1DGfbcoMDdGNU9Q
* Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:00 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
* Craves Faves Detroit Edition: Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Bar Redux & Jaysen Craves Present CRAVES FAVES: Detroit edition: A Band Called Death (2013)& Searching For Sugarman (2012). NO COVER? 21+. Films Screened WEATHER PERMITTING at The Scrapyard @ Bar Redux (patio). Food & Beverage Available.
4/5 – 4/6
* Hogs for A Cause; UNO Lakefront Arena; 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA.; Friday Start 3:30 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. The two-day barbecue festival welcomes local and regional barbecue masters and backyard chefs to participate. Local breweries and a musical line-up of both New Orleans performers and national musical acts enhance the event. The entire festival is the premier nationwide source of funding for families with children fighting pediatric brain cancer. https://hogsfest.org/
4/5 – 4/7
* Annie: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; Friday – 8 p.m., Saturday – 2 & 8 p.m; Sunday 1 & 6:30 p.m. Little Orphan Annie has reminded generations of theater goers that sunshine is always right around the corner, and now the best-loved musical of all time is set to return in a new production–just as you remember it and just when we need it most. Annie, directed by Jenn Thompson, features the book and score by Tony winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse, and Martin Charnin. For tickets, go to https://www.saengernola.com/events/annie/
4/5
* Professor Strawberry Presents… Concert Drag Cabaret: The Space Between: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. “High art” dance/theater artists re-think their work for drag cabaret spaces while drag performers reframe their work for “high art” venues. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door.
* Last Dance: A Tribute to Donna Summer: Chickie Wah Wah; 2828 Canal St.; New Orleans, LA.; 9p.m. Join us for an unforgettable night of soul, dance, and disco. Last Dance: A Tribute to Donna Summer featuring Anaïs St. John will take you back to when Disco reigned supreme, and Donna Summer was the Queen. The phenomenal band includes Daniel Meinecke, Brian Quezerque, Doug Belote, Danny Abel, Roderick Paulin, Romy Kaye, and Debbie Davis. Tickets are $20. Tickets can be purchased in advance at https://www.venuepilot.co/events/98611/orders/new?fbclid=IwAR0bufJtZ_aK1vRSpvU1rM88t6Ksbvvi1t2_UmKDGEtJBgI2cgA2vEhJJo
* 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
* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Sparkling showgirls performing in gorgeous gowns, then see them strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dancer in one wild, unforgettable experience. Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com
* Le Vampyre Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A deviously campy and deliciously sexy macabre Theater Show! $40 per person or $50 each for front row seating. Burlesque, Live Music, & Story Time with these Bloodthirsty Beauties! For Tickets Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com
4/6
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; #1 Poydras St., New Orleans, LA.; 10 a.m. Entertaining Drag Queens, delicious brunch menu, spectacular city views and optional bottomless mimosas. Tickets available on eventbrite.com
* 2024 St. Bernard Irish Italian Islenos Parade: 8201 W. Judge Perez Drive;, Chalmette,LA.; 11 a.m. Parade starts at the St. Bernard Civic Center. 50 floats, 35 marching groups, and close to 600,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables.
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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.
* A Spot of Tease Burlesque Brunch: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Join Vivi Noir & Friends at The Tasting Room on Magazine Street, to Indulge in Delicious Brunch, Refreshing Cocktails, & Sassiest Showgirls in the Big Easy! A great way to celebrate your special day!! And dont forget to bring those dollars, after all these performers are flattery operated! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* NOLA Pride Center Grand Opening Event; The Broadside; 600 N. Broad Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 2 – 5 p.m. The New Orleans Pride Center’s grand opening! On Saturday April 6th from 2-5 pm we will gather at The Broadside, just a handful of blocks away from our new location. They will have music by Mia Borders and drag by April May of Big Gay Baby! Then, we will second line to our new location and introduce y’all to the space.
* Set A Spell Sneak Peek: 3233 Loyola Dr., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 10 p.m. Join us for a night of fashion and frivolity as we celebrate the much anticipated opening of Set A Spell! Pull up, pour up, and hold someone close through the night to the sounds of NYC’s DJ Catch22 spinning slow jams new and old. Tickets at eventbvrite.com
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! 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!
* Wigs & Wine: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 10 p.m. Wear a wig, bring a bottle of wine and enjoy the fun. Cover charge.
* Joie des Femmes Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 7:30 p.m. The femme performers of Big Couch are spreading joy through imaginative improv comedy! They’ll take the stage without a script and create everything from nothing.Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Now That’s What I Call Queer (an unapologetically queer dance party); 12 Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. queer dance party at twelve mile limit! DJ set by warm advice! $5 twelve mile limit cocktail special! No cover!
* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.NOLA ; 8 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. Tickets at eventbrite.com and door .
* PrismaTease Burlesque: In The Pink!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. PrismaTease Burlesque presents: In The Pink! Featuring dazzling acts by award winning entertainers celebrating the iconic hues of pink. Tickets available at eventbrite.com or at bar.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Spin That Wheel: A Burlesque Improvapalooza!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by the seductive art of burlesque combined with the thrill of improv! Prepare to witness performances as our burlesque performers take the stage. Our performers will also be challenged to create spontaneous acts. Props and songs are picked by our wheel, spun by you! Tickets are at eventbrite.com
4/7
* Drag Brunch: Tin Roof; 226 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. South Florida’s Best-Selling Drag Brunch comes to New Orleans for an afternoon of OUTRAGEOUS Fun! Music, laughs, and unlimited mimosas! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Gulf Coast Association of Pride Drag Brunch: Great Southern Club; 2510 14th St., Gulfport, MS.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets are $50 or you can purchase a table for 8 ($400), and all proceeds benefit the Gulf Coast Association of Pride!. The show will feature the talents of Misty Love (GCAP 23), Alexa Avery, Courtney Cruise, Nicole Dubois (GCAP 21), Adonis Addicktion Delorean (GCAP 22), and Catastrophe Nicole Knight (GCAP 22)! Doors will open at 11. Brunch will be served beginning at 11:30, and the show will begin promptly at 12. Your ticket includes a buffet-style brunch, and there will be a Cash Bar during the event. For tickets, go to https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gcpride.org%2Fevent-details%2Fgcap-drag-brunch%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2HI41WME8J4GfzpurZHuAE8N4YzQEb_Nc7px23nFTnw-u4RMwrg0EwOD4&h=AT18PGk3DR62W9L0alBKyPWMMmtbbMDeYhyQmhSFhKopuLwGwWiAMmhfHktFYZqFzU2aJjKxxtLuDLVFX9h4fo-2pvSTIabctoany4S4eV1AGkdjzNwsozCQY-0r0EP-rBvbMBqjaCk
* St. Patrick’s Day Metairie Road Parade: Metairie Road; Noon. Founded in 1971, the St. Patrick Parade of Jefferson has been taking to the streets of Old Metairie for over fifty years in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. They proudly present a parade of over 100 floats, trucks, bands, marching clubs and all the throws you can get your hands on. Rolling down Severn from West Napoleon onto Metairie Road all the way to the railroad tracks.
* A Spot of Tease Burlesque Brunch: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Join Vivi Noir & Friends at The Tasting Room on Magazine Street, to Indulge in Delicious Brunch, Refreshing Cocktails, & Sassiest Showgirls in the Big Easy! A great way to celebrate your special day!! And dont forget to bring those dollars, after all these performers are flattery operated! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Drag Bingo for Trap Dat Cat: Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris Ave., Jefferson, LA.; 3 – 6 p.m. $5 a card can be used for all games played. Proceeds from card sales go directly to rescue group. Hosted by Princess Stephaney. Uglee Pizza Pop Up
* HNO 41 Kickoff Party: Tiki Tok; 617 Frenchman St., New Orleans, LA.; 3 – 6 p.m. The first of an amazing season of Halloween Host Recruitment parties kicks off this April.$15 donation at the door for this event. Free cover for paying Hosts and Patrons. Patron and Host passes will be available for purchase We will be revealing this year’s theme and presenting our 2023 donation to Project Lazarus. As always, all HNO profits benefit Project Lazarus. Everyone is welcome!! Must be 21+ to drink.
* Rush Armeinius 2024: Good Friends Bar & Queen’s Head Pub; 740 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA.; 3 – 5 p.m. Calling all thrill-seekers, trendsetters, and game-changers! Armeinius is hosting our annual Rush Party. Connect with local homosexual icons, unleash your creativity, and build lifelong friendships. Ready to join the party? RSVP now to secure your spot at the hottest event of the year
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Mobiles Miss Gay Pride FI Pageant: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 8 – 10 p.m. Mobile’s Miss Gay Pride Pageant honoring Dee Ross Dynamics! There will be 4 competitive categories: Presentation: “3 or more colors of Pride” Evening Gown Talent Question and Answer. Contestant Entry fee is $125.00 until April 4, 2024, $150 thereafter. Winner receives $600 1st Runner up receives $125.00 Contact Jawakatema Davenport, Dee Ross Dynamics or B-Bob’s on Facebook for details. Admission is $10 Must be 21+ with valid ID to compete or attend. Register at this link: https://forms.gle/DYgBrV2hX513W2T36?fbclid=IwAR0ntBC5R9hBAhjBL1e9tX_KUKLzOKHPmCFZovDYcR6THX01u28fPGV7YY0
4/8
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
4/9
* Randy Feltface: Work In Progress: Big Couch 1045 Desire Street, New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Randy Feltface returns to New Orleans with a brand new hour of untested, unseen, and largely unwritten material. Don’t miss your chance to see how the vegan sausage gets made!… $10
4/10
* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Calling all the country queers! Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. A new theme every month, this murder-mystery cabaret show is interactive dinner theater where a cast of characters tries to convince the audience that they are the murderer. As each character performs, every dollar you tip counts as a vote towards your preferred performer. GA is $20, GA+ is $30, which includes a plate, VIP is $35, which includes a plate and front row seating. Email peachykingdrag@gmail.com or eventbrite.com
4/11 – 4/14
* 2024 French Quarter Festival: French Quarter; Check website for hours This celebration highlights the food, music, art and culture of the city and state of Louisiana. https://frenchquarterfest.org/
4/11
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! Prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
4/12 – 4/21
* Noises Off: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; 6400 Airline Hwy.; Thursday, Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m. Sundays 2 p.m. This play within a play is a fond look at the follies of theater folk, whose out-of-control egos, and passionate affairs turn every performance into a high-risk adventure. A touring theater troupe’s production of a sex comedy called Nothing On is on view here from start to un-finish: their dress rehearsal, the opening performance, and a performance towards the end of a debilitating run. Tickets at https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/noises-off
4/12
* Lords of Leather Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras krewe at their monthly beer bust social. $1 draft beer one the back patio
4/13
* Revel With The Queens: Hard Rock Cafe; 125 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA. Come join us for a fabulous day filled with fun, laughter, and entertainment at our brunch. Get ready to revel with some of the most fabulous queens in town! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m.Lieder and Lingerie is a live music opera burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians. Tickets at eventuate.com and door.
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m.This improvised comedy show takes inspiration from the things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the heck out of it. Our improvisers will create characters, scenes, and whole worlds. Tickets are $10 in advance via Eventbrite and at the door.
* At The Top: A Collaborative Comedy Competition: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com 8 Comics! 3 Rounds! 1 Crown! Experience your favorite standup comics working together, live and video sketch comedy, and the sweetest honey roast you’ve ever tasted! Produced by Jade and Daniel Brontè-Bullard, Doors open at 8:30 pm, and the show starts at 9:00 pm.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio
* 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! Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
4/14
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390!
* CHRIS ALFORD Presents Creative Improvised Music: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7:30 p.m
* 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 shadowcast! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie on the theater screen while we act it out on the stage and throughout the audience. Our cast is made up of rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks Tickets are on eventbrite.com or at door.
4/15
* Liminal Lux Cabaret: The Courtyard Brewery; 1160 Camp Street; 7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of enchantment at the Liminal Lux Cabaret! This event will take place at The Courtyard Brewery in the heart of the Lower Garden District in the “Liminal Space” within the brewery. Industry night specials on drinks! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.
4/16
* Negligee: A Sexy Comedy Showcase! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join us for a night of laughter and seduction. Negligee is a one-of-a-kind comedy event that combines the best of both worlds – hilarity and sensuality! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door.
* New Orleans Queer Film Night April 2024: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 Saint Claude Avenue #Room 252 New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9:30 p.m. New Orleans Queer Film Night is an evening of community and film. The 3 hour program includes a set of short films followed by a feature presentation. Showing Priscilla Queen of the Desert. Tickets at eventbrite or at the door.
* Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. Coproduced by Velvet Spade and Dick Jones, this show puts a queer twist on the macabre and all things that go on after dark. A rotating cast brings you Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door
4/17
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!
* Barbara’s Male Review: The Four Seasons Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join us as the boys compete for prizes by participating in the competitions created by Barbara.
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are recommended (unless you are actively eating/drinking).
* Miss Oz New Orleans: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA.; 7 p.m. 2024 Miss Oz New Orleans Pageant. Honoring Aariyah Synclaire Miss Oz New Orleans 2023. Join us as we crown the next Queen.; Categories: Presentation- “Gothic Runway”, Evening Gown On Stage Q&A, Talent. Prize Package: $1000.00 cash prize (700/300), Crown, Sash, Flowers, 24 Paid Bookings at Oz, $250 gift basket from Swiss Navy, 2024 Oz VIP Pass; First Runner Up- $100 Cash, Flowers, 2 Paid Bookings, 2024 Oz VIP Pass
* Hot Dog Drag Bingo: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 11 p.m. Eureeka Starfish presents drag bingo like never before and they will have some delicious wieners for sale.
4/18
* W.W. Double D? What Would Dolly Do? With Krewe of Dolly: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m. One of the members of Krewe of Dolly, Torah Himan, is putting on a Dolly Parton tribute drag show. Buy tickets and go to the show with the Krewe of Dolly! Come early to have a drink and take photos! The show starts at 7 PM.Purchase tickets here: https://www.torahiman.com/see-tora-live or at the door
* Broadway @ NOCCA presents Claybourne Elder: New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts; 2800 Chartres St., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. From HBO’s The Gilded Age and Broadway’s Company, Claybourne Elder will make his New Orleans debut in NOCCA’s Lupin Hall. For tickets, go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/6241374?fbclid=IwAR2cwxjMUaVa42V33p60YlrG-0VYa2siVa4eF9YD_UVKi0y1_GgfJuJWnEw
* PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. PokéDrag is a Pokémon themed party. Come dressed as your favorite Pokémon and get “caught” by one of our PokéDrag Trainers! Pokemon will compete in three categories: A Lipsync Battle Royale, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! The winning Pokémon and their trainers will receive Pokémon themed prize packages! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
4/19 – 4/24
* Shrek: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; Friday – 8 p.m., Saturday – 2 & 8 p.m; Sunday 1 & 6:30 p.m. Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek….” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. For tickets, go to https://www.saengernola.com/events/shrek-the-musical/
4/19
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Singing, cabaret, sideshow, and MORE to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER soundtrack! With acts ranging from singers and dancers to drag and burlesque to fire eaters and sword swallowers, you won’t want to miss this monthly powerhouse of a performance!
* Renegade Bears Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* The Tortured Poets Department: A Night of Taylor Swift: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge;, LA 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get ready to immerse yourself in the world of Taylor Swift with The Tortured Poets Department: A Night of Taylor Swift! Brace yourself for a night filled with Taylor’s chart-topping hits, dance music, and drag performances of her anthems. The Bombshells of Baton Rouge will deliver renditions.
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. From the UK’s Pinky DeVille comes Burning Hell Burlesque – a night of rock & roll cabaret. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
* Spring Thaw Mr. Fireside Daddy Contest: Flip Side; 54 S. Conception St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. Join us at Flip Side for the 1st Mr. Fireside Daddy Contest! (Flip Side was the Fireside, back in the day!) Compete for a great Prize Package! Proceeds benefit Lords of Leather NOLA and Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter.
* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door. Gagorama features drag and burlesque artists with trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. All hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine!
4/20
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; Showtimes at 11 a,m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for drag entertainment and brunch! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
* A Spot of Tease Burlesque Brunch: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Join Vivi Noir & Friends at The Tasting Room to indulge in brunch, cocktails, & showgirls! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Big Easy Roller Derby Double Header: 3632 Desire Parkway, New Orleans, LA; 4 p.m, Timeline: 4:00 pm – Doors open to the public ($10 suggested donation); 5:00 pm – Big Easy Second Line vs. JXN Roller Derby; 7:00 pm – Big Easy All Stars vs. Honky Tonk Heartbreakers. Come on out for our second game of the season and watch your home team, Big Easy Roller Derby take on JXN Roller Derby and the Honky Tonk Heartbreakers!. Don’t forget to bring your chairs, we’ll have some available but we are limited.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Southern Decadence 51 Announcement Party: Oz New Orleans,; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA. 7 p.m. Join SDGM XLVII Nicole Dubois, Jimmy Gale & Monica Synclaire-Kennedy as they celebrate a fabulous reign! Featuring an Entertainers, special shout outs and surprises! Find out who your next Grand Marshals will be for SD52!. Cover: $10 benefitting SD52
* Miss Gay Crescent City America Drag Pageant: The Four Seasons Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m.Welcome to the Miss Gay Crescent City America Drag Pageant! Get ready for a night of glitz, glamor, and fabulous performances. Join us for a display of talent as contestants compete for the title. Tcieksta available on eventbrite.com and at door
* 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.
4/21
* A Spot of Tease Burlesque Brunch: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Join Vivi Noir & Friends at The Tasting Room, to indulge in brunch, cocktails, & showgirls! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Dogs on Catwalk: A Pride Benefit; Broadside; 600 N. Broad St., New Orleans; 2 – 5:30 p.m. Get ready for a night of dogs strutting their stuff on the catwalk, all for a good cause. This event promises lots of fun and laughter as dogs of all shapes and sizes show off their best and worst outfits. All proceeds will go towards supporting the New Orleans LGBTQ+ Pride. Don’t miss out on this paw-some opportunity to support a great cause and witness some adorable and not so adorable doggy fashion and maybe give some pups some new forever homes! Tickets via evenbrite.com
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent; 1507 Magazine Street New Orleans, LA ; 7 p.m. Hotel Saint Vincent continues our series Worship: A Monthly Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club. Expect an intimate and immersive show with featured performances full of mischief, surprise, and decadent delight. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* The Vivacious Burlesque Experience LUSH: Joy Theater; 1200 Canal St.; New Orleans; 8 p.m. An evening of burlesque performances, death defying circus feats and an array of variety acts. The Vivacious Burlesque Experience stars entertainers as seen at Cirque du Soleil’s HEART Ibiza, the Burlesque Top 50, Miss Exotic World, the International Amsterdam Burlesque Award, VarieTEASE Kyoto, and includes the #1 Burlesque Dancer in the World along with the Queen of the Striptease and the Duchess of Burlesque. Cast includes Aria Delanoche, Dahlia Fatale, Lola Van Ella, Mz. Juno, La Reina, Vivacious Miss Audacious, Nikki Knockout, Jezebelly, Rex Nightly and Nicki Nicolai. Tickets at ticktemaster.com
4/22 – 4/28
* The Zurich Classic: TPC LouisianaT; 11001 Lapalco Blvd., Avondale, LA; check times on website. The Zurich Classic is New Orleans’ premier golf tournament and the only PGA TOUR event in the region. The Zurich Classic boasts a rich history, with play dating back to 1938 and past winners including golf greats like Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Billy Casper, and Vijay Singh. zurichgolfclassic.com/
4/22
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
4/24
* Annual Spring Party and Board Elections: Integrity Health & Wellness; 914 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 5:30-7:00 p.m. at. All are welcome to attend, but only NOAGE Supporting Members (donors who have given $25 or more this year) are eligible to vote.
* An Evening With David Sedaris: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. An Evening with David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, and regular NPR contributor will be appearing at the Orpheum Theater following the release of his newest books Happy-Go-Lucky and A Carnival of Snackery. Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B005F6DE7F95A72?fbclid=IwAR2cwxjMUaVa42V33p60YlrG-0VYa2siVa4eF9YD_UVKi0y1_GgfJuJWnEw
* Bianca del Rio Dead Inside Comedy Tour: Mahalia Jackson Theater; 1419 Basin St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. For tickets, go to https://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com/events/bianca-del-rio/ Everyone’s favorite “clown in a gown”, Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with a new comedy show, aptly titled “Dead Inside”. This will be the seasoned comic’s sixth worldwide stand-up comedy tour. Bianca will be entertaining the masses with her lightning-fast wit and razor-sharp tongue. Her new show will cover politics, pop culture, political correctness, current events, cancel culture, and everyday life through the eyes of someone who’s “dead inside” and finds humor in everything. When the “Joan Rivers of the Drag World” has a microphone in her hands, no one is safe!
4/25 – 5/5
* The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots; 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans; Check website for dates and time. This music, food and art festival enjoys a mixture of local, national and international artists. This year some of the headliners include the Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Heart, Jon Baptiste, Neil Young and Queen Latifah. The festival is a cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome attendees annually. www.nojazzfest.com/
4/25
* JuJu & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. JuJu & Odd Corey have traveled all over the country with most of America’s largest and oldest tented circus sideshows entertaining families week after week and now they’re bringing a true piece of Americana straight from the carnival midways of yesteryear into the Allways Lounge with an adult spin on family entertainment! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at door
4/26
* 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
* New Meat Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11 p.m. New Year New Meat Show Time @ Midnight. No Cover Charge. Hosted by: Tara Shay Montgomery
4/27
* 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.
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390!
* ZANE HELBERG – LIVE FROM REHAB: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m. The Los Angeles stand-up comic returns to Zeitgeist with a new show based on his life in recovery
* Miss Gay Shreveport Pageant: Supperclub; 600 Commerce St., Shreveport; 7:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join us for a night of glitz, glamor, and fabulousness! Get ready to witness drag queens from all over Shreveport as they compete for the title of Miss Gay Shreveport. Whether you’re a loyal fan or new to the world of drag, this is your chance to experience the magic up close and personal. Tickets at eventbrite.com. A direct preliminary to Miss Gay Louisiana America.
* Onyx Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the members of Onyx at their bi-monthly beer bust social! Drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com
* Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere, as the energy of the crowd merges with the twinkling lights and pulsating music.
* Widow Von’Du from RPDR: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. We’re back for another epic night of Drag with Widow Von’Du from Season 12 RPDR! Event is 21+. Advance tickets are strongly recommended. Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event at B-Bob’s. Get your tickets now and secure your spot at the hottest drag show in town! Meet and Greet will be BEFORE the show at 10:30 p.m. Check out the Early Bird Ticket Specials on eventbrite.com . Must be 21+ with a valid ID.
4/28
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390!
* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. Unlike other wrestling events, winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by audience applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com
4/29
* Liminal Lux Cabaret: The Courtyard Brewery; 1160 Camp Street; 7:30 p.m. Join us for a night of enchantment at the Liminal Lux Cabaret! This event will take place at The Courtyard Brewery in the heart of the Lower Garden District in the “Liminal Space” within the brewery. Industry night specials on drinks! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.
4/30
* CHRIS ALFORD Presents Creative Improvised Music: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge; 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7:30 p.m
