Our city heals differently than other places. We celebrate life through music, food and laughter. Soon we will usher in the Fall season with Southern Decadence and a host of other festivals, so clutch those pearls and let’s go!
It is with much happiness that we are bringing back the calendar of events, so if you want something listed, please email ledgemgp@gmail.com. Here are just some of the hot happenings in August to put on your “Gaydar.”
8/1: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
8/1: 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.
8/1: Vanessa Carr Live!; American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 2 – 4 p.m. Catch the amazing musical and vocal talents of Vanessa Carr Kennedy at American Townhouse.
8/1: 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.
8/1: Ladies Sunday Funday; Three Palms Bar & Grill; 3813 Tulane Ave.; 4 – 8 p.m. HERSHEBAR Nola Productions presents Ladies Sunday Funday for those 21+. No cover.
8/1: Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
8/1: Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
8/1: 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.
8/1: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
8/1: 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.
8/1: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
8/2: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. SAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
8/2: Caricatures Drag and Variety Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Pleasure Bynight invites you to her Monday evening show at the AllWays Lounge: Caricatures! Every week a new cast of ridiculous characters takes over the stage to interact with and entertain our audience. $10 Advance (Email PleasureBynight@gmail.com); $15 Door; 7 PM Show & in classic NOLA Monday tradition, we will be serving Red Beans & Rice.
8/2: Haus Party – Haus Contraire; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10:30 p.m. It’s the monthly Haus Party at Carnaval and August features Haus Contraire. Be sure to get your tickets early on eventbrite. $15 VIP tickets (sold in tables of 4). $10 General Admission.
8/3: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
8/3: Royal Bing-Oh; Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 Saint Claude Av.; 7 – 10 p.m. Waist Love Waistbeads Presents: Geneva Joy’s 41 Birthday Fest BingOh is a weekly adults only game night hosted by comedian Geneva Joy! IT’S BINGO FOR SEX TOYS PEOPLE! This is a FREE event intended for adults over 21 only. Celebrate Geneva Joy’s 41 Fest with a very special Royal Birthday Bing-Oh as it returns to the Hi-Ho Lounge Play fun games ! Win amazing adult toys and other weird prizes. Games start at 7pm . You should arrive early to get a seat but you can come anytime. Featuring special guest appearances from local comedians: Lee Glass, Michele Poole, Keeda with the Q, DC Paul, Jeff D and a special burlesque performance by Juno Juno!!!
8/3: Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
8/3: Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
8/3: Last Resort; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Tickets $20 on eventbrite. Welcome to the return of Last Resort: A Too Niche Cabaret. Last Resort Cabaret is a cabaret exploring unique themes that allow performers to fully flex their creative muscles! Each show is a unique experience with burlesque, drag, comedy, side show, vaudeville, and more! Hosted and Produced by Nicki Nicolai! Doors: 10 p.m Show Starts: 10:30 p.m.
8/4: 10th Annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards; Ernest N. Morial Convention Center; 900 Convention Center Blvd.; 6 – 10 p.m. You’re invited to attend the 10th annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards presented by The Sazerac House and benefiting the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation. We are excited to join together in-person at The Great Hall in the Morial Convention Center. Guests will enjoy an evening of culinary delight! The gala features a cocktail party with open bar, a seated five-course gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and the Hospy awards presentation. Tickets, tables and sponsorships are available by going to https://www.louisianahospitalityfoundation.org/.
8/4: Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
8/4: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
8/4: HOT Wednesdays: Together, We Can!; House of Tulip; 3816 Biernville Ave.; 4 – 6 p.m. HOT Wednesdays is an affirming and safe space that takes place on the 1st Wednesday of every month for Trans and Gender Non-conforming individuals seeking support or resources such as hygiene products and gender affirming clothing. For August, we’re focusing on Community Building. Join us to participate in a fun Community Building Exercise.
8/5: Saints Ticket Giveaway; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; Starts at 5 pm. Join us for the kickoff of the NFL Preseason as the Steelers host the Cowboys on August 5th at 7 pm. Everyone who comes to Bettys between 5 pm and halftime of the Steelers/Cowboys game will receive a ticket for a chance to win 2 Saints tickets to their preseason game vs the Arizona Cardinals. The drawing will be at the end of the Steelers/Cowboys game. No purchase necessary. Geaux Saints! Who Dat?
8/5: 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.
8/5: Prettie Boi Showcase: AllWays Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Monthly showcase featuring some great NOLA talent. This month’s theme is Wild Wild West. Email prettieboishowcase@gmail.com for tickets.
8/6 – 8/7: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
8/6 – 8/7: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
8/6: Big Easy All-Stars – A Burlesque Hall of Fame Fundraiser; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Loleezbo Presents Big Easy All-Stars! An Epic Night of Burlesque Benefitting The Burlesque Hall of Fame. 9pm doors | 10pm show; 11pm after party with live music and gogo babes! $15-$40. Starring New Orlean’s hot n heavy hitters of burlesque – Kitten n Lou, Eddie Lockwood, Mz. Juno, Remy Dee, Ariana Amour, and Trixie Minx! Hosted by Jeez Loueez & Lola Van Ella. After party with live music featuring the gogo talents of Darling Darla James, The Great Dane, Miss Angie Z, and Mamie Dame.
8/6: NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with NOLA Pups and Handlers club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight. Every Friday in May, NOBLE will be joining us with their amazing BBQ plates.
8/6: Gender BENT Jazz Hands; The Domino; 3044 St. Claude; Starts at 10 p.m. Gender Bent, the art of Drag is back with a wacky homage to a New Orleans staple, Jazz baby! Join our regular gender fluid cast and special guests as we Jazz it up with both classic and modern jazz tributes. Hosted by The Grand MAW with performances by Nicki Nicolai, Squirrel King, The Grand MAW and special guests TBA. Showtime 10pm. Cover 10-15$ at door or via Venmo @GMjaiveda
8/6: 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 jockstraps) 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.
8/6: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
8/7: SAGE Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
8/7: Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
8/7: Fidelity Bank White Linen Night; Julia St.; 6 – 11 p.m. Arts District New Orleans is pleased to announce that your favorite summer art party is back! The event is presented by Fidelity Bank and will take place from 6-9pm on 300-600 blocks of Julia Street in the New Orleans’ historic Warehouse Arts District and will also include museums and institutions in the immediate area. The 20 contemporary art galleries and institutions which compose the Arts District are eager to welcome guests back in to visit and view their exhibitions in person at this highly-anticipated annual event. Guests are strongly encouraged to don their white linen while strolling down Julia St., visit the galleries, enjoy food and drink from local vendors, and art-centered street activations. Each gallery will present new exhibitions, with world-class art installations from the talented artists represented. In addition to the Julia Street art walk event, member galleries off-Julia will also welcome guests, and area institutions The Contemporary Arts Center and The Ogden Museum of Southern art will also open their doors and unveil new exhibitions. As the event closes, guests are invited and encouraged to make their way to White Linen Night Party, After Dark, an after-party event presented by the CAC which goes until 11pm.
8/7: Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
8/7: Toga Party @ Androgyny; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Life’s a party, come join all the toga fun with Adeciya Iman and Ladi Phat Kat. Drink specials all night.
8/7: Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Ticket prices are $15 – $20. The queer quantuese curateS a cool cabaret filled with fun and delight.
8/8: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
8/8: 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.
8/8: 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.
8/8: Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
8/8: Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
8/8: 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.
8/8: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
8/8: 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.
8/8: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
8/8: Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
8/9: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. SAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
8/9: Caricatures Drag and Variety Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Pleasure Bynight invites you to her Monday evening show at the AllWays Lounge: Caricatures! Every week a new cast of ridiculous characters takes over the stage to interact with and entertain our audience. $10 Advance (Email PleasureBynight@gmail.com); $15 Door; 7 PM Show & in classic NOLA Monday tradition, we will be serving Red Beans & Rice.
8/10: Eureeka Starfish’s ClownTownTV Takeover LIVE Two Shows – One Spectacular Evening; The AllWays Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; Shows at 8 and 10 p.m. ClownTownTV LIVE featuring performances by: Chatty the Mime, Eureeka Starfish, T’sarina Hellfire, Stanley Roy, Juju, Cassidy Copperhead, Sideshow Matt and Scabies the Clown. Eureeka TV Late Show: 10 p.m. Alternative Dimension Talk Show. Eureeka Starfish with special surprise guests! Tickets: $20 General Admission – One Show Only; $30 General Admission – Double Feature (2 Shows: 1 Price); $40 VIP Double Feature (2 Shows: 1 Price, VIP Seating on the Dancefloor & a Limited Edition Eureeka Napkins 1.5″ Button). Tickets available through Eventbrite or skip the fees slide into our DMs or email ClownTownNola@gmail.com!
8/10: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
8/10: Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
8/10: Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
8/11: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
8/12: HerSheBar Nola Presents Beats and Brushes; Three Palms Bar & Grill; 3813 Tulane Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. HerSheBar Nola presents Beats & Brushes and Paint and sip class. $25 and includes free wine for ladies from 7 – 9 p.m. To purchase tickets, go to www.hershebarnola.com.
8/12: 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.
8/13 – 8/14: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
8/13 – 8/14: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
8/13: DRACUL Gothic Burlesque; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. – 3 a.m. DRACUL Gothic Burlesque featuring Lilith Arafna, Velvet Spade & Ashes, with a special performance by Cervix Couch and a Goth Dance After Party with Scythe. Doors at 9; Show at 10. $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
8/13: Lords of Leather Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras Krewe at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
8/13: Sisters of St. Claude; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The AllWays lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin co-produce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
8/13: 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 jockstraps) 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.
8/13: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
8/14: Red Dress Run; Crescent Park; 2300 N. Peters St.; 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The New Orleans Red Dress Run is an annual fun event organized by the New Orleans running club Hash House Harriers. This race is a perfect solution for runners with an inclination to drinking preferences because instead of the usual water, participants consume a tremendous amount of alcohol on the course. For tickets and more information, go to http://www.noh3.com/.
8/14: August Gaymer Party: Return of the Gaymers!; LGBT Community Center; 2727 S Broad Ave.; 2 – 6 p.m. Come join the Gaymers on our triumphant return!
8/14: SAGE Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
8/14: HerSheBar Presents Game Night; Three Palms Bar & Grill; 3813 Tulane Ave.; 4 – 8 p.m. Enjoy childhood favorites with old and new school games.
8/14: Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
8/14: Krewe of Krampus German Luau; Zony Mash Beer Project; 3940 Thalia St.; 7 – 10 p.m. The Krewe of Krampus is known for showcasing performance art from around the globe and this tropical/alpine mash up won’t disappoint. You will be entertained by the talented dancers of Ancient Bones Dance Theater and will be amazed with their islands inspired dark fusion, metal, and horror belly dance exploration. In addition to our main act, we have another twist on a luau staple with a performance by Ukulele Jake playing his version of the classics.
ATTIRE – To fully embrace the evening, you are encouraged to dress in your best interpretation of Alpine wear for the islands. Get really creative and you could win the best dressed award. Drinks available from Zony Mash Beer Project. Admission is free.
8/14: Houma Pride w/Kennedy Davenport; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come Celebrate Being Yourself! Since former Presidents sign June as the National Pride Month many bars and other organizations hold pride in June. With Nola only 45 mins away Houma/Terrebonne holds it’s pride in Aug! Come Be YOURSELF and Take PRIDE in Yourself! Entertainment by Rupaul’s Drag Race Star and current reigning Miss Gay USofA Kennedy Davenport! Along with Gia Malone, Bambi Bextor, and Miss Gay Louisiana USofA Sasha Black! All proceeds from the door will go to funding the Houma/Terrebonne Community Support Group. An organization to aid those in need within our own community.
8/14: Flashlight Dance Party; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash’s flashlight party has returned! First 100 people receive a flashlight on entry! Become the light show. Featuring illuminating performances by London Manchester & Aariyah Sinclaire.
8/14: Psychedelic Speakeasy; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: PSYCHEDELIC SPEAKEASY! Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and outrageous acts! Each month brings a new cast and a new show.
Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
8/15: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
8/15: 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.
8/15: 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.
8/15: Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
8/15: Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
8/15: 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.
8/15: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
8/15: 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.
8/15: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
8/16: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. SAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
8/16: Caricatures Drag and Variety Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Pleasure Bynight invites you to her Monday evening show at the AllWays Lounge: Caricatures! Every week a new cast of ridiculous characters takes over the stage to interact with and entertain our audience. $10 Advance (Email PleasureBynight@gmail.com); $15 Door; 7 PM Show & in classic NOLA Monday tradition, we will be serving Red Beans & Rice.
8/16: Comedians in Drag Doing Comedy; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. – midnight. Come see “Comedians in Drag doing Comedy”, hosted by touring comedian and author, Dr. Anna Lepeley. Enjoy a talented line-up of local comedians perform in this special edition gender-bending show. Comedians will lip sync and tell jokes dressed as the opposite sex for what we think might be their first time. After their comedy sets, they’ll answer beauty pageant style questions while competing for a beauty crown. The talented line-up includes Geneva Joy Hughes, Alex Cureau, Amanda G, Seth Robichaux and James Germain. $10 cover at the door or on www,eventbrite.com.
8/17: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
8/17: Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
8/17: Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
8/18: Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
8/18: Welcome Back New Orleans: Hospitality Industry Celebration; The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 6 – 9:30 p.m,. NACE New Orleans is proud to partner with Hospitality Cares as our beneficiary. Hospitality Cares supported our industry during the pandemic and we want to continue their ongoing work to support our industry. Come dance the night away! Dat Band will be performing and libations will be flowing, as we welcome a return to normalcy, while supporting Hospitality Cares and NACE New Orleans. Celebrity Emcee: Randy Rousseau, WDSU News Team
Come as you are, but if you’d like to dress up, vintage 90’s attire is encouraged. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
8/18: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
8/19: 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.
8/20 – 8/21: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
8/20 – 8/21: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
8/20: Renegade Beers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
8/20: 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 jockstraps) 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.
8/20: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
8/20: Suicide Awareness Benefit Show; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; starts at 11 p.m. Give back to the community you Serve and ye shall be Blessed. Come out and enjoy a night of Great Entertainment while raising funds for 3 local Houma Support Groups! Team Lifelines, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and the Houma Terrebonne LGBTQ+ Pride! Entertainment by various performers Male Lead, Female Impersonation, Singers, etc.
8/20: Secrets of the Sea; AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Scorpio Boys Entertainment presents Secret of the Sea! This show will include beautiful people performing beautiful acts from Burlesque to Drag and everything in between. Anything goes in this show. Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/.
8/21: SAGE Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
8/21: All Aboard the Love Boat Drag Brunch!; Nole Restaurant; 2001 St. Charles Ave.; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $65 ALL INCLUSIVE – Bottomless Mimosas and House Margaritas on the rocks as well as brunch full of delicious selections – FREE off street parking! Prepare yourself to dance and sing along with the most Fabulous NOLA Drag Queens. Brunch Menu items will be served
Doors open at 10; Food 10:30-11:30; The show is 11:30 to 1:30. Welcome drink when arrive. Tables of 8. Purchase tickets together to ensure that you’ll be seated together. For tickets go to www.eventbrite.com.
8/21: Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
8/21: Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
8/21: Miss Louisiana Leatherette; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Lords of Leather present Miss Louisiana Leatherette, a camp drag competition featuring a tongue in cheek look at gay leather pageantry. This contest is open to all artists/entertainers who wish to present their best with a “leather” twist. Contestants will be judged on three categories: Parish (real or fiction) costume; Talent (up to 4 minute stage presentation); Fetish Wear (think swimsuit). The point of this contest is fun so do not take yourself too seriously. Camp at its best. For more information, contact kjhnola@yahoo.com or call 504-473-5450.
8/21: Back 2 School Party; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; starts at 11 p.m.Come Party as the young ones make their way back to School. Nicholls and other colleges are letting in and we are Open to PARTY! $50 tab for Best School Attire Outfit! So get those outfits ready! Entertainment by Taylor Made and Keri’On D’Shayd.
8/22: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
8/22: 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.
8/22: Drag Brunch at The Turn featuring Tiffany Alexander & Friends; English Turn; 1 Clubhouse Dr.; 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Ladies & Gents, mark you Calendars for DRAG BRUNCH Featuring the Infamous Tiffany Alexander and Crew! Doors will open at 10:30am for brunch, bottomless mimosas, and music. Show will be 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cash bar will be available for other alcohol purchases. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
8/22: 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.
8/22: Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
8/22: Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
8/22: 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.
8/22: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
8/22: 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.
8/22: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
8/22: HOWL! A Full Moon Freak Out For Queers and Their Feels; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. This summer, on the FULL MOON of each month, Kitten N’ Lou invite you to a uniquely cathartic dance party and theatrical experience: DANCE TILL YA EXORCIZE ALL YER 2020 DEMONS! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
8/22: Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
8/23: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. SAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
8/24: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
8/24: Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
8/24: Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
8/25: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
8/26: Underwear Party!; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Come out the last Thursday of every month to the second floor of Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile for their Underwear Party. $5 cover or free for those who get down to their skivvies. Drink specials and great music.
8/26: 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.
8/27 – 8/28: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
8/27 – 8/28: Keep It Klassy: A One-Womyn Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m.Ever wondered in this confusing day and age how TF you’re supposed to Keep It Klassy? Haus of Lucerne has answers for you. A whole ONE-WOMYN SHOW full of answers. For TWO NIGHTS ONLY, at the Always Lounge Twilight Theater, Lady Lucerne will take her 38 years on the planet and distill it into a flaming amalgamation of classy advice, harrowing spectacle and exceptional audience interaction. August 27 and 28 at the Twilight Lounge Theater, 8 p.m. doors, 9 p.m. show.
8/27 – 8/28: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
8/27 – 8/29: Gonzales Jambalaya Festival; Gonzales Festival Grounds; S Irma Blvd, Gonzales. Gonzales Jambalaya Festival centers around the art of cooking Jambalaya. Jambalaya Cooking Contest begins on Friday morning and ends Sunday afternoon, with the naming of a Champion. We also have a Champ of Champs competition – past Champions compete to see who is the best of the best! They also have three stages of music, vendors and a car show. For ore info, go to http://www.jambalayafestival.net/.
8/27: Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
8/27: Sisters of St. Claude; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The AllWays lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
8/27: 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 jockstraps) 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.
8/27: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
8/28: SAGE Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
8/28: Disco, House & Glitter Present Let’s Play House (Vinyl Series); The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; 12 – 8 p.m. Disco, House and Glitter Present Let’s Play House Vinyl Series. Come get wet while getting your groove on as we dust off the traditional sound of Vinyl for this special edition of Disco, House and Glitter so that we can all Play House at the Drifter.
Limited Capacity Ticketing Only (NO GUEST LIST) Ticket Options: DAY TRIPPER: 12PM-4PM for the morning birds (reservation only) 21+; MOON DIPPERS: 4PM-8PM for those who prefer to dance under the moon (reservation only) 21+; MARATHON RUNNER: 12PM-8PM for those who like to go the extra mile, all day access (reservation only) 21+. You can combine a Day Tripper Pass with a Moon Dipper Pass if you wish to have all day access. For more information, go to https://thedrifterhotel.com/.
8/28: Kookie & the Queens Drag BINGO Show; Larose Civic Center; 307 East 5th Street, Larose, LA; 5 – 8 p.m. The Bayou’s own Kookie Baker is bringing her over the top Drag Bingo Show to the Larose Civic Center. Join Jessica Champagne, Ladi Phat Kat, & Kookie Baker for another unforgettable night of merriment and laughter. Doors open at 5 PM for a special Meet & Greet with the Queens and show begins at 6 PM. The Larose Civic Center will be selling food and adult beverages. They will also be offering our signature cocktail the Drag-a-rita!!!
All tickets include the admission to the show and FREE cards for BINGO games. BINGO is for Prizes and not $$$. WE are playing for fun. Prizes will an assortment of wonderful baked confections from Chicken Scratch LLC, wonderful trinkets & treasures, and fine bric-a-brac personally selected by Kookie & the Queens. Dabbers will be available for purchase at the doors.
Tickets are available for purchase at https://shop.misskookiebaker.com/collections/show-tickets. Bring extra cash to tip the servers and Queens.
8/28: Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
8/28: Mr Gay Louisiana USofA At Large; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10 pm – midnight. Mr Gay Louisiana USofA and at Large are official contest of the Mr Gay USofA and at Large National system! It is a night of celebration and competition to see who is the best of Louisiana and surrounding states to represent at the national contest. This is open to Male Lead Entertainers.
8/28: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! $25 general admission, $35 VIP seating available. RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com.
8/29: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
8/29: 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.
8/29: 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.
8/29: Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
8/29: Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
8/29: 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.
8/29: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
8/29: 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.
8/29: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
8/30: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. SAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
8/30: Caricatures Drag and Variety Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Pleasure Bynight invites you to her Monday evening show at the AllWays Lounge: Caricatures! Every week a new cast of ridiculous characters takes over the stage to interact with and entertain our audience. $10 Advance (Email PleasureBynight@gmail.com); $15 Door; 7 PM Show & in classic NOLA Monday tradition, we will be serving Red Beans & Rice.
8/31: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
8/31: Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
8/31: Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
