Spring is definitely in the air in New Orleans. It is festival season, Easter and a host of other celebrations. Here are just some of the hot events in April. 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; 5pm. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4pm at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 5, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, espe-cially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
· Cooking with Monica: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Come enjoy delicious food cooked by Monica every Monday at 5 p.m. and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2 a.m.
· Live Trivia Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans: 7 p.m. Come and join us for a fun evening of trivia! Categories are different each week! Make new friends, come enjoy an amazing happy hour, and win some prizes! Trivia starts at 7:30pm
· Game Night: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 7 p.m. Poker Tournament starts at 7 p.m, pool tournament starts at 8 p.m. Also enjoy Cornhole, darts and pinball.
· Monday Night Madness Pool Tournament: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. $5 per person winner takes all.
· 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
· Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Mon-day night.
· 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:
· Drag Bingo: The Country Club New Orleans; 834 Louisa Street, New Orleans; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gia Giavanni performs and calls bingo for a fun night of entertainment and prizes.
· Sing-A-Long Karaoke with DJ Slay: Flip Side Bar and Patio; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 7 – 11 p.m.
· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
· Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
· Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
· No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Men At The Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join the Four for an evening of gogo dancing!
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· Big Gay Game Show; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:30 p.m. Audience members have the chance to compete with their favorite Drag Super Stars for chances to win some fabulous prizes in this all new show. Games include: Lip Sync 4 Your Life, Are You Smarter than a Drag Queen, Guess the Key Word, What’s in the BOX, and much much more. Weekly Rotating Hos. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and Many More of New Orleans Drag Entertainers. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
· Queen’s Karaoke: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
· Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose from over 30,000 songs.
· Punchlines and Pasties: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans: 7 p.m. Come enjoy a show where the burlesque is comedic and the comedy gets a little naughty! We will tease and taunt you with side splitting laughs and tassel twirls. Open mic style with incredible burlesque in between to keep it fun and flirty! $10 cover unless you sign up for open mic!
· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com .
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
· Jezebell’s Jukebox – With a Twist: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. A night of music, sass, and surprises with the fabulous Jezebell Sin! Singing hits from all genres and eras. Happy Hour from 4–6PM – $2 off everything alcoholic.
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Karaoke Night; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Cassini starting at 10 p.m.
Friday:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. 9 games with prizes, last game blackout.
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all per-forming classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Bur-lesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap: 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of history and celebrate the city. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you are celebrating a special event. 7pm doors. 8pm showtime. $20 cover. Featuring a rotating cast of local and traveling burlesque entertainers! Tickets are at Eventbrite.com and at the door. We open to the public at 9pm! You’re wel-come to stay after the show and continue to hang with us!
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 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!
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans; 8:30 p.m. The Wig Snatchers Drag Show features some of New Orleans’ best drag artists performing comedy, dance, and musical numbers every Friday and Saturday night at 8:30pm in The Penthouse upstairs at The Maison. While the show is no cover/first-come-first-served, they do offer the ability to guarantee seating for your group by reserving a VIP section.
· Fab Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. The Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by Miss Thing, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long. $4 well drinks before 11.
· 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. 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.
· The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Mar-shal. 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.
· 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.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 11:59 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
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
· Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers : Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. Just because improv is unscripted, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes. You can have an awesome time while developing…
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans, LA; 8:30 p.m. The Wig Snatchers Drag Show features some of New Orleans’ best drag artists performing comedy, dance, and musical numbers every Fri-day and Saturday night at 8:30pm in The Penthouse upstairs at The Maison. While the show is no cover/first-come-first-served, they do offer the ability to guarantee seating for your group by reserving a VIP section.
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Drag show starting at 10 p.m. with revolving cast.
· 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 wel-comed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Or-leans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of historic Frenchmen St. comes the hottest Drag Show New Orleans has to offer. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming and entertaining experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances of some of the most iconic artists of all time while you start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans, LA; 3 – 5 p.m. Come see Vanessa Carr Kennedy sing your favorite songs.
· 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 special guests each week.
· The Roundup Review: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 5:30 p.m. No cover. Great drag show every Sunday.
· Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of per-formers for a new and exciting show each week. From classic strip tease, to circus acts, to comedy Queens, Minx Burlesque has something to please and tease every audience member. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with go-go boys. 11 games, no cover.
· The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new burlesque and variety show. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extrava-gant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. Showtime 8pm sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
4/1
· 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 Bur-lesque! Win prizes every round. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Esoterotica: The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 p.m. Esoterotica is a revolving cast of local New Orleans literary provocateurs performing their original erotica live every first & third Wednesday at the AllWays Lounge. Email Us to Share Your Original Erotica On Stage at info@esoterotica.com. $5 Cash or Venmo at the Door
4/2
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
· Keyhole Peepshow: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8pm. Put on your headphones, step behind the curtain, sit back & relax, and enjoy your very OWN private performance by performers locally AND internationally! Spice up your date night with something UNIQUE! There will be burlesque! Clowns! Tease! Comedy! BUT – you’ll have to buy a key and unlock a peep to find out what’s inside! We turn on the red light at 8:30pm, but our doors are open at 8pm for drinks and treats!
4/3
· Bunnies in the Big Easy: Private Home; 11 Versailles Blvd., New Orleans, LA; 6:30 – 9 p.m. Put the Good back into your Friday at Bunnies in the Big Easy. This event is a fundraiser for the Gay Easter Parade and Food for Friends. Put the Good back into your Friday at Bunnies in the Big Easy. The evening includes a live auction; food; vodka, wine and beer bar; entertainment; and the ever popular Sexy Bunny Boys! The event will be held at the Ambush Mansion. All the proceeds raised this evening goes towards The Official Gay Easter Parade and Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Happy Easter! Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· Musicals in Burlesque – Jesus Christ Superstar: The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; shows at 7 and 10:30 p.m. Jesus Christ Superstar: He Hath Risen! We’re ready to tell you about the final days of Jesus of NOLA, and we’ll tell you the best way we know how, BURLESQUE AND PARODY! Come witness a cast bare it all for Christ and sing Hosanna on the highest in the Twilight Room of the AllWays Lounge & Cabaret for TWO SHOWINGS ON GOOD FRIDAY of Jesus Christ Superstar: He Hath Risen.
· 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.
· American Idol Night: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. We’re serving the biggest hits from American Idol & its legendary contestants — live vocals, fierce performances, and main-stage energy all night long. DJ SQRD. Performances by Miss Thing, Champagne Pop & Candy Kayne. From powerhouse ballads to pop anthems — this one’s for the voters, the divas, and the day-ones who never missed an episode. Tickets & info: splashbr.com
· Circ’lesque: Naughty Good Friday Cabaret: Café Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Imbibe in the cummunion this Good Friday at the Circ’lesque NAUGHTY GOOD FRIDAY CABARET! A Sacrilicious Experience. Witness the Circ’lesque reserection as sexy saints mesh circus skills with the finesse of burlesque. Get filled to overflowing with the horny spirit as aerialist, acrobats, hoppers, and clowns shed their original sins to bring you to your knees. Dress to confess! For tickets go to https://www.multipass.com/naughtygood?fbclid=IwY2xjawQyvm1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFITlRtNUxkTU50aXBSQUxkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkLfrMNlhJHU4egdyowWRK-XnFtiC-neYOAt2IXXJaz6lOnkdSH17m6mOLNd_aem_YkLtWhqzGULF9CI2gw-dVg
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. A showcase of New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. The stage comes alive with sultry burlesque routines, toe-tapping cabaret melodies, and a medley of variety acts that will leave you breathless. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
4/4
· NOAGE Coffee; Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in backstages, cabarets, and late-night clubs of New Orleans where the music was live and the tease was slow. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history just outside the French Quarter, reviving a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· Now That’s What I Call Queer Dance Party: Twelve Mile Limit; 3625 Baudin St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. QUEER DANCE PARTY @ TWELVE MILE LIMIT. live DJ set | $5 Palomas all night | NO COVER
· BAD BUNNY NIGHT: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. We’re turning the volume ALL the way up for Bad Bunny’s biggest anthems & video remixes. From perreo classics to club-shaking hits, this is a full-throttle night dedicated to El Conejo Malo. DJ Affiliated in the booth. Presale tickets available now (with line skip!) – splashbr.com
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Showgirls are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Unforgettable, jaw-dropping performances! Dazzling Costumes! Champagne, and Showgirls! Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. Welcome to Secrets—the late-night escape where everyone is invited to play. Produced by Scorpio Boys Entertainment this show brings a seductive mix of charm, heat, humor, and masculine energy to your first Saturday night of every month. Doors open at 10:30 PM, and by 11:00 PM The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, the fun begins—featuring irresistible performers, cheeky surprises, and a stage full of confidence, charisma, and celebration. Tickets at Eventbrite or the door.
· All the Queen’s Men: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Sipps presents a night of drag, burlesque, and irresistible entertainment. Join us April 4th for All The Queen’s Men, hosted by the fabulous Nicole DuBois, featuring a burlesque men’s show with performers Nicki, Rusty, and Zephyr. Expect a night of high-energy performances, playful burlesque, and plenty of surprises as these men take the stage for a show you won’t forget. Cover: $10
4/5
· Gay Easter Parade: French Quarter; New Orleans, LA; starts at 4:30 p.m. The Gay Easter Parade started in 2000 in New Orleans as a fun way to showcase the fashion and creativity of the entire LGBT+ community “with ladies in gowns or summer suits with Easter Hats and gentlemen in summer suits or tuxedos.” It’s meant to be a fun cultural event the whole family can attend regardless of whether or not you identify as LGBTQ+. The parade begins at Armstrong Park.
4/6
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and understanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· King Sh!t: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. New Orleans’ only monthly all-drag king revue. Expect high-energy performances, swagger-drenched kings, gender-bending spectacle, and just the right amount of chaos. Respect required. Tips highly appreciated. Come ready to party like a king. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
4/7
· Freaklesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Freaklesque is a cabaret of the strangest, silliest burlesque acts that our New Orleans performers have to offer. Sexy creatures abound! The silliest and strangest burlesque show New Orleans can muster up every first Tuesday of the month at the Allways! Prepared to be dazzled, confused, and horny all at once with all this weird sexy performance art. This time we’re singing and stripteasing LIVE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· AVANT HARDE: Outré Cabaret & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. Avant-garde, outrageous burlesque, drag & cabaret. Otherworldly delights & sensational sights. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
4/8
· Wellness Wednesdays: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. Join us at the Pride Center for Wellness Wednesdays, an evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self awareness & enlightenment practices. This event takes place every first Wednesday of the month from 6 to 8 pm and is open to everybody ages 18 and up. No registration required – just show on up for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Different holistic wellness practices will be explored each week – have some you’d like to share with the group? We’d love that! Just email info@nolapridecenter.org and let us know what you’d like to share.
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a hoedown throwdown! $5. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez and her T&A Scarlet Letta, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two steps, scuffin’, grapevinin’, & plenty more. Jeezy makes it easy to follow along.
· Whodunit!? An Improv Murder Mystery where you get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 9 p.m. A new theme every month, this murder-mystery cabaret show is an evening of interactive dinner theater. Each month a new cast of characters have to convince YOU the audience that they are the murderer. As each character performs, every dollar you tip counts as a vote towards your preferred performer and whoever gets chosen by the audience gets to give an encore performance. So come ready with tip dollars to make sure you can vote for your favorite performer as much as you want. And this is Murder Mystery Dinner theater, so a themed plate will be provided at intermission for those who choose to purchase it. All plates will have meat-free options and we endeavour to have a meal where everyone can have some, regardless of dietary restrictions. A menu will be posted on social media prior to the event found here or here. That being said, if you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or have questions please email me at peachykingdrag@gmail.com. GA is $20; GA+ is $35, which includes a plate; VIP is $45, which includes a plate and front row seating. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
4/9 – 4/12
· The Overlook Film Festival: Prytania Theaters Uptown and Canal Place; New Orleans, LA; go to overlookfilmfest.com for tickets, dates and showtimes. The Overlook Film Festival is a 4-day celebration of all things horror held in haunted, historic & iconic venues throughout New Orleans. Evoking the spirit of the Overlook hotel, horror’s most infamous fictional haunt, the 2026 Overlook Film Festival runs from April 9 – April 12, headquartered at the Prytania Theatres at Canal Place in Downtown New Orleans and Prytania Theatres Uptown.
4/9
· The Appletini Revue Rocks the House! An Appletini Best of Show; The Always Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA: 9:30 p.m. Appletini Emcee Granny hosts a selection of the best performances from Appletinis Ms. Passion Armani Casidine, Ms. Britnee Alexander, Ms. Laveau Contraire, and Ms. Infinity. The Appletinis will be Joined by special guest Miss Gay Louisiana America Britney Marks for a wonderful night of fun and games.
4/10 – 4/11
· Hogs for A Cause: UNO Lakefront Arena; 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA; check website for dates, times and tickets. Hogs for A Cause welcomes 90+ local and regional BBQ masters and the best backyard chefs to compete in seven categories: Whole Hog, Ribs, Pork Butt/Shoulder, Porkpourri, Sauce, Fan Fa-vorite, and Fundraising Champion. The barbecue festival is a two-day event full of music, local beer, and fundraising. Hogs for the Cause has become the premier nationwide source of funding for families with children fighting pediatric brain cancer. https://hogsfest.org/
4/10
· Lords of Leather Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras krewe at their monthly beer bust social. $1 draft beer on the back patio.
· April Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. If your birthday is in April, this night is ALL about you! Join us April 10th for our April Birthday Bash hosted by Nicole Dubois with music by DJ Caleb and karaoke to keep the party going all night. Karaoke: 9 PM – Midnight. April birthdays receive a complimentary bottle of champagne (21+ only). Music by DJ Caleb. Hosted by Nicole Dubois.
· Glee Night: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. It’s time to relive the show’s biggest hits — live, loud, and larger than life. From show-stopping solos to full-cast bangers, this night is pure GLEE energy from start to finish. Performances by Mahogany Campbell, Miss Thing & Odessa Savage. Beats by DJ Ruff. Details & tickets: splashbr.com
4/11
· Queer History Exhibit: Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture; 318 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, 3 p.m. Join us at the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture for a reception and a second-line to the LGBT+ Archives Project’s new exhibit space at 311 Burgundy. The reception, featuring refreshments, starts at 3:00 pm and then at 3:30pm, we will second-line around the corner for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 311 Burgundy. The exhibit will focus on New Orleans’ vibrant queer history. This event is free and open to the public.
· Decadent Dinner: Tableau Restaurant; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Spend a decadent night with the krewe enjoying a delicious three-course Tableau dinner and wine for $75. Reservations must be made in advance. You can purchase your ticket(s) online through the Krewe of Petronius website. Cocktail attire is required for the event: no t-shirts and/or shorts. Seats are limited. – https://www.kreweofpetronius.net/
· FICHERAS: Live Latin Band & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Join us for another installment of Ficheras! Live Latin Band & Burlesque, every second Saturday at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret. Get ready for a fiesta like no other, filled with live latin music, dancing, and opulent showgirls at FICHERAS! Join us EVERY 2nd Saturday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our talented performers will showcase their incredible skills and dazzle you all night long while vibrant rhythms and intoxicating beats transport you to the heart of Latin America!
· Vanessa Carr Kennedy: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
· EUPHORIA DANCE PARTY: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. The looks are bold, the beats are electric, and the energy is next level. We’re serving full Euphoria fantasy on Saturday, April 11 — fashion, dance, and drama encouraged. Beats by DJ Ruff. Performances by Mahogany Campbell & London Manchester. Wear your Euphoria attire — glam it up, go all out. Tickets & info: splashbr.com
· Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: PSYCHEDELIC SPEAKEASY! Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild 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
· Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. Get ready to be transported to a magical surreal world full of sexy surprises and wacky wonders at Through the AllWays Looking Glass! Welcome to Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret! Get ready for a magical experience filled with Live music, Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and MORE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
4/12
· Who Fab: Broadside; 600 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA; 1 – 5 p.m. New Orleans’ LGBTQ+ music & culture fest, Sunday April 12th 1-5pm at the Broadside. There are a limited number of early bird tickets available so grab yours before they’re gone. This event is a production of and fundraiser for the New Orleans Pride Center, the only LGBTQ+ community center in Louisiana. We’re excited to make this an annual throw-down celebrating the brilliance of our communities. There will be a lot of body-moving music, food, artist and artisan vendors, arts activities and more. It’s open to all ages, so feel free to bring your little ones!
· Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 2 – 5 p.m. Writing Across the Rainbow is our new ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, spanning how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world! Award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets. Everyone has stories to tell, fictional, factual, or oth-erwise. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as: World-building, Plotting, Character creation, Continuity maintenance, Editing, Sharing constructive criticism of work, etc.
· Bobby’s Southern Decadence Dinner Fundraiser: The Page: 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 3 – 6 p.m. $20 – Choose Your Meat and pick two sides; Dessert – $6
· Boulet Brothers: Dragula Titans 2 Tour: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Tickets available at ticketmaster.com
4/13
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
4/14 -4/19
· SIX: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; See site for dates, times and tickets https://us.atgtickets.com/events/six/saenger-theatre/ From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the six wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power.
4/14
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a fun and fabulous night full of social gaming with your community members from across generations. We have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. It’s an opportunity to get to know some folks from the community in a relaxed, playful environment at the Pride Center.
· Drag Bingo: Tuff Break Loser’s Lounge; 3021 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6–8pm. Come play drag bingo with Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
· Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! 2nd Tuesday of EVERY Month! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm Come join us at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret for a night of magical wonder & weirdness with Theater, Burlesque, Live Music, Stories, Sideshow, & Stupidity! Featuring a rotating cast of dazzling & daring degenerates – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy DaClown, Tsarina Hellfire, & Dinah Deville Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets
· Nicolita Presents: Monthly Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Every second Tuesday 10pm Nicolita Presents & immersive art spectacle for your viewing pleasure. Monthly show with rotating cast so you get to experience all aspects performance art has to offer. Burlesque – Cabaret – Story Telling – Dance – Theatre – Drag – Music – Art for art’s sake. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
4/15
· 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! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church 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. (Date subject to change)
· Esoterotica: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 p.m. Esoterotica is a revolving cast of local New Orleans literary provocateurs per-forming their original erotica live every first & third Wednesday at the AllWays Lounge. Email Us to Share Your Original Erotica On Stage at info@esoterotica.com. $5 Cash or Venmo at the Door
· Hot Dog Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Come join Vanessa Carr Kennedy for a few rounds of bingo with great prizes.
· Bodice Rippers Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A Burlesque Show and Book Club In One! Calling all book lovers and burlesque aficionados: Join Honey Tangerine Productions for our monthly event Bodice Rippers Burlesque – A Burlesque Show and Book Club in one! Each month features a new book club selection and a rotating cast of Burlesque, Drag and Variety performers to help bring it to life. Throughout the show we will discuss the literary themes of each book and delve into the significance and symbolism with one-of-a-kind performances. Patrons can also browse a uniquely curated used book sale each month and enjoy snacks provided by Laughing Lotus. Bodice Rippers Burlesque: Animal Farm Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
4/16
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. STARS OF THE STARS is a monthly cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a stacked cast of performers of that sign. This show is a perfect way to celebrate your birthday, or to just come out and be entertained by artists. Drag, burlesque, even comedy and live music. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
4/17
· Juju & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. New Orleans #1 comedy thrill-show featuring nationally recognized Drag & Burlesque artists, magic Illusions, circus acts, & sideshow stunts!
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix & mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· SLAAP Cabaret: Saturn Bar; 3067 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Starring Ariel Androgyny and Smokestack Lightning.
· CARTOONS NIGHT: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Your favorite animated icons just got a grown-up glow up. We’re bringing big character energy, bold looks, and nostalgic bangers to the dance floor this Friday, April 17. DJ 2EZ. Performances by Miss Thing, Mahogany Campbell & Anita Razor. Channel your inner villain, princess, superhero, or Saturday morning crush — costumes encouraged. This isn’t kid’s TV… this is cartoon fantasy turned all the way up. Tickets & info → splashbr.com
· Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. STUDIO 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy, starring a host of local burlesque and drag superstar talent set to an original disco soundtrack! With a different cast every month! With Lagniappe performance by Sailem from Hell with the act seen on HULU’s Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus GUEST STARS $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
4/18
· NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30 AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285).
· Apollo New Orleans Rush Party: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 6 – 8 p.m. Join the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans for our annual Rush Party. There’s no obligation to join, but we think you’ll want to become a part of one of the fastest-growing and most inclusive krewes in the area. Come for the food and fun. See photos from our annual “Apollo Fairy Tales” ball and other events.
· Drag It Out For Pridefest 2: Oz New Orleans; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Drag it Out with Pridefest 2! A Fundraiser Drag Show & Headliner Reveal Party. $10 Donation | Doors Open at 5 PM. Reserved VIP tables available for $100. Email info@nolapridefest.com for info. New Orleans, we’re Dragging It Out *again* for Pridefest! Join us at Oz New Orleans for a night of high-energy performances, fierce looks, and tons of glitter. Hosted Pridefest emcee Lexis Redd D’Ville, this show features a cast of New Orleans finest performers culminating in the announcement of our 2026 Pridefest guest performers! Official Pridefest Headliner Reveal – Be the first to know who’s bringing the magic to this year’s festival! All proceeds help keep New Orleans Pridefest FREE for the community!
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. When Vaudeville meets Broadway, drag, burlesque and sideshow take center stage to an all-musical-theater score! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in backstages, cabarets, and late-night clubs of New Orleans where the music was live and the tease was slow. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history just outside the French Quarter, reviving a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 7:30pm.
4/19
· Show Me Your Noobs: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. A monthly showcase of new local Burlesque, Drag and Variety talent. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· 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 live act it out on the stage and throughout the audience. It’s a very intimate, fun, and interactive performance while still involving the traditional elements of a Rocky Horror Show. Our cast is made up of rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
4/20
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and understanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· An Evening with David Sedaris: Orpheum Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans; 7:30pm. Tickets at https://orpheumnola.com/event/an-evening-with-david-sedaris/ David Sedaris, humorist and social satirist, returns following the publication of his most recent book of short stories, Happy Go Lucky, and his first-ever children’s book, Pretty Ugly. The reading will be accompanied by a pre- and post-show book signing.
4/21
· Diva Presents: LADIES Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Diva Presents: LADIES Night! This in-person event is all about celebrating the fierce and fabulous ladies out there. Come join the fun, mingle with amazing people, and enjoy a night full of energy and good vibes. Whether you’re out with your girls or flying solo, this is the place to be. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
4/22
· NOAGE Spring Party & Board Elections: Private Home; 4868 Constance St., New Orleans, LA; 5:30 – 7 p.m. Our annual Spring Party is a great opportunity to learn about what’s new with NOAGE! We will also be holding an election for the NOAGE board of directors. All are welcome to attend, but only Supporting Members are eligible to vote in the election. You can renew (or start!) your Supporting Membership by making a donation of at least $25 online at noage.kindful.com, or at the event. Please consider making it a recurring monthly donation. NOAGE depends on Supporting Members like you to continue providing services and advocacy for local LGBTQ+ elders. Agenda: 5:30pm – Reception, Refreshments; 6:15pm – Announcements and Board Elections
4/23 – 5/3
· The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots; New Orleans, LA; Check website for dates, times and tickets. This music, food and art festival enjoys a mixture of local, national and international artists. With 13 stages of soul-stirring music—jazz, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, blues, R&B, rock, funk, African, Latin, Caribbean, folk, and much more—the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a singular celebration. The 2026 musical lineup includes the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Jon Baptiste, Trombone Shorty, Irma Thomas and many more. The festival is a cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, chefs and craftspeople welcome attendees annually. www.nojazzfest.com/
4/24
· Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE NIGHT: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Start. Your. Engines. We’re bringing your favorite Drag Race moments to life with jaw-dropping looks, iconic performances, and main-stage drama on Friday, April 24. Beats by DJ SQRD. Hosted by Miss Thing. Performances by London Manchester & Amanda Andrews. Category is: Charisma. Uniqueness. Nerve. Talent. Tickets & details → splashbr.com
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Showgirls are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret. Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door
4/25
· Vanessa Carr Kennedy: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
· New Queens on the Block: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Sipps is bringing the next generation of drag talent to the stage for one unforgettable night! Get ready for fierce performances, stunning looks, and high-energy entertainment hosted by the fabulous Nicole Dubois. These rising stars are ready to turn the party OUT and show you why they’re the new queens everyone will be talking about. Expect glamour, attitude, and jaw-dropping performances all night long. Cover:$10 – Ages 21+$20 – Ages 18–20
4/26
· Vanessa Carr Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· Disney Channel Drag Show: A Nostalgic Spectacular: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. It’s time to live your best Disney Channel main character fantasy! We’re breaking out of detention and heading straight to the stage with drag tributes inspired by your faves — from High School Musical pep rallies to Hannah Montana pop star realness, fierce Cheetah Girls glam, and all the iconic “wand ID” energy you grew up on. Hosted by the fabulous Muffy Vanderbilt, this show is serving rhinestones, realness, and pure after-school magic. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Clown Church: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30 p.m. A FREE Clown Show with burlesque, live music, drag, DANGER & so much absurdity! Can I get a Honk’alujah. Time to Clownfess your sins and shake off the absurdity of life with some of New Orlean’s favorite Show-Clowns! A Variety Service hosted by Pastor JuJu & Musical Director Stanley Roy! Burlesque, Side Show, Live Music, & Whimsy! With Surreal Sermons, Clown’fessions, Clownmunnion, Sing-alongs & all sorts of clownin’ around! It’s FREEEEEEE and starts around 9:30pm every last Sunday of every month!
4/27
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
4/29
· 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! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
4/30 – 5/17
· Gods of Carnage: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans. Tickets, dates and showtimes at https://www.lepetittheatre.com/events/god-of-carnage What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with a playground altercation between their eleven-year-old boys? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and tears before bedtime? God of Carnage won the Tony Award for Best Play. By Yasmina Reza. Translated by Christopher Hampton. Directed by A.J. Allegra. Runs April 30 – May 17, 2026: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 3:00 PM; Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 PM. Approximate run time: 90 to 100 minutes, with no intermission.
4/30
· Celebrating W/ DIVA: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
