Under the Gaydar (December 2025 Event Calendar)

Ho Ho Ho! Happy Holidays in the Big Easy. This is the season of giving (and receiving). There are so many things to do that will jingle your bells and make you merry, Mary! Here are just some of the hot events in October. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.

Weekly Events

Monday:

NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA; 4 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4 PM at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 4, 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, LA; 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.

Ms. Shannon’s Open Mic Night & After Hours Art Bazaar: Checkpoint Charlies; 501 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. – midnight. Hosted by Christine Simo and featuring live music, tarot readings, thrift clothing, art, and much more. Come support local artists, and grab a few drinks to kick back while you are at it!
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 & per-formance. 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.

Monday Late Night Karaoke: Santos Bar; 1135 Decatur St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Hosted by Sunshine Edae. Come sing your heart out.

Tuesday:

Drag Bingo: The Country Club New Orleans; 834 Louisa Street, New Orleans, LA; 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., Mo-bile, 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.

Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Or-leans, LA.; 8 – 11 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.

No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.

Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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.

B-Bob’s Gay Bar Bingo: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 8:30 & 10 p.m. Hosted by Champagne Munroe, come out for fun and great prizes.

Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.

Wednesday:

Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – mid-night. 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. – mid-night. Come sing you 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, LA.; 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 they 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 then 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. Show Time 8:30pmFeaturing 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.

Hump Day Karaoke: Holy Diver; 1200 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Hosted by Sunshine Edae

Thursday:

Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – mid-night. 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.

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’ Sto-ryville 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; 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. Join us Thursday at 9PM at Sipps Bar for an unforgettable 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, LA; 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.

So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Win-ner chosen by audience applause.

Friday:

Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. 9 games with prizes, last game blackout.

Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 6 p.m. Dance Cardio is a low impact dance cardio workout for active adults aging actively, set to high energy hip-hop, rock, R& B, blues and funk.

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, LA; 8 p.m. Whiskey & Rhinestones returns in it’s new forever home – The Original Nite Cap! Nestled upstairs in the historic 7th Ward of New Orle-ans overlooking St. Bernard Ave — burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of his-tory and celebration of the city while you enjoy incredible cocktails and a smattering of delicious food options to enjoy during the show. The Original Nite Cap operates under the direction of local burlesque legend, Bella Blue, and strives to create a guest experience that is unparalleled in both hospitali-ty and quality entertainment. 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, LA; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!

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.

Fab Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Splash’s Show Night is BACK, and it’s about to be EPIC! Join us eve-ry Friday for the hottest drag show in the capital city! Get ready to be dazzled by the fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long! Whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! Don’t miss the chance to live your best life with us!

Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)

Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.

Fab Fridays Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Join us every Friday for the hottest drag show in the capital city! Get ready to be dazzled by the fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a sur-prise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long! Whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! Don’t miss the chance to live your best life with us! $4 well drinks before 11.

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 con-test). 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 wel-come 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 communi-ty 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

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 con-structive criticism of work, The journey forward, either to publishing or wher-ever you want to take your writing. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc. We hope to see you there!

Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – mid-night. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sun-days.

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 Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest 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-gogo 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. Eve-ry 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; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.

12/1

Queer Northshore LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group: Good AF Games; 2033 US-190, Covington, LA.; 6:30-8pm. Being in the LGBTQ+ community can be amazing, but it can also be scary, confusing, or even something you are forced to hide. One way we can help one another is simply by being there in times of joy and when someone needs extra support. Our QNS peer support group is not a replacement for therapy, but having peers to share with can help each other feel less alone, especially here on the Northshore. Our peer support group leader is QNS member, Leyla Hekmatdoost. Leyla is queer, a parent of LGBTQ+ children, holds an MA in Education, and has experience working with parents and children of families in crisis. As the peer support group evolves, we hope to recruit additional leadership from among the many wonderful mental health professionals who are QNS members. If you’re one of these professionals and are interested, please contact Leyla Hekmatdoost for more information. For questions about accessibility, please reach out to info@queernorthshore.org.
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.

12/3

Dining Out with Pridefest: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 3142 S. I-10 Service Road, Metairie, LA; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Come enjoy Chef Ron’s famous gumbo, po’boys, and more at the Gumbo Stop on Causeway! 20% of your check will be donated to Pridefest 2026 – your contributions help keep Pridefest free. Just write “Pridefest” on your check when you pay.
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. 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.
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
Nurse Blake But Did You Die Comedy Tour: Orpheum Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. My nursing journey includes roles in Surgical ICU, Liver Transplant, Pulmonary Step Down, Care Coordination, and Injury Prevention. Nurse Blake is a nurse, creator, advocate, touring comedian and so much more. From an early age, he knew he wanted to be a Nurse and started working as a patient transporter at 17. Nurse Blake graduated BSN in 2014 from UCF in Orlando Florida. As an advocate from the beginning, he was also the President of the Florida Nursing Student Association. In 2013, Nurse Blake started Banned4Life to end the permanent FDA gay blood ban, which ultimately contributed to the lifetime ban being lifted in 2015. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006284B5F26F2B

12/5 – 12/7

Christkindlmarkt: Deutsches Haus; 1700 Moss St., New Orleans; Friday 12/5, 3:00pm – 8:00pm; Saturday 12/6, 11:00am – 8:00pm; Sunday 12/7, 11:00am – 4:00pm. Deutsches Haus celebrates the holidays with a German Christmas Market for 3 days. 70+ vendors & local artists, holiday gifts, food & beverages, Glühwein, live music. FREE entry, parking $5.

12/5

NEW ORLEANS’ G.O.T.ALENT: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Cabaret performers! Drag, burlesque, comedy, live musicians, side show acts, come on over. New Orleans’ G.O.T.alent is a monthly competition for local performers of all kinds – with a first prize of $150 cash!
Arabi’s Angels Holiday Drag Show: Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou; 6940 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, LA; 8 p.m. Starring Vanessa Carr Kennedy and special guests.
Nutcracker Èrotique: An Absinthe Drenched Tale: Joy Theater; 1200 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com After a smash-hit, sell-out debut, Nutcracker Èrotique returns to Joy Theater, launching the holiday season with a dazzling twist on a Christmas classic. Award winning performances, high flying circus acts, enigmatic burlesque and beloved ballet characters showcase ensemble entertainment in a deliciously naughty romp on the big stage. One night only! Brought to you by the creator of To The Moon, Rex Nightly, and the producer of The Vivacious Burlesque Experience, Vivacious Miss Audacious of Audacious NOLA. Starring: Mamie Dame, Eddie Lockwood, The Great Dane, Lolly Romps, Millie Macabre, Miss Angie Z, Miss Tigerlily, Vivacious Miss Audacious, along with the talents of Laccaria, Santana Cam & Truffle.
Ladies First Comedy Open Mic Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans, LA; 8:30 p.m. Ladies First is a comedy open mic that gives femme comics the spotlight they deserve! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this welcoming space prioritizes voices that e often underrepresented in comedy. It’s a night of laughs, support, and empowering women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming comedians to take the stage. Come for the jokes, stay for the community—where everyone gets to laugh, but the ladies go first! We also welcome dance, drag, and burlesque performers to bring their work in progress performance pieces to the show! WIP acts must be booked in advance, so to run an act at the mic please reach out to us on Instagram at @improv.party. Admission is free but rsvp at eventbrite.com to reserve your space.
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.
Deck the Dance Floor Toy Drive: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Bring an unwrapped toy for a child in need (just a $5 minimum) and get free cover before 11pm while sipping on $2 drinks. DJ 2EZ will be spinning the hottest hits all night, and the Bombshells are taking the stage at 11:30 to bring the holiday vibes. Let’s dance, give back, and make this season extra special for kids in need.
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
December Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. It’s Time to Celebrate December Birthdays at Sipps! Join us Friday,December 5th for a sparkling Birthday Bash hosted by the dazzling Nicole DuBois! Karaoke from 9PM to Midnight. If your birthday is in December, you’ll receive a complimentary bottle of champagne (21+ only)! Come out and celebrate with friends, sing your heart out, and toast to another fabulous year! No Cover | 18+ to Enter | Happy Hour 4–6PM

12/6

Tinsels & Tassels: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. We’re raising money for community-based sex ed at The Original Night Cap! Join us for a night of incredible entertainment and friendship. Join us for a fun, festive evening to support the SHER Lab and raise crucial funds for sex education in Louisiana! Bella Blue will host this celebration with incredible local performers. The SHER Lab is a coalition of educators, students, and organizers committed to advancing education on healthy relationships and reproductive rights in Louisiana. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the SHER Lab’s initiatives to strengthen community sex education. Learn more at www.thesherlab.com. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
Krampus NOLAuf 2025: Bywater, New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m. Step into the wild side of Christmas as the Krewe of Krampus marches through the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans for Krampus NOLAuf 2025, the city’s most creative, sustainable, and delightfully mischievous parade. This is a walking parade like no other: Handmade costumes and eco-friendly throws, A commitment to sustainability and accessibility for all, A playful nod to Alpine folklore with a New Orleans twist, The largest Krampus parade in America! The Honor System After Party No tickets. No pressure. Just community. If you can afford to contribute, scan a QR code or send a Venmo donation in any amount to @kreweofkrampus. If times are tough, your community’s got you. Come celebrate with us, your presence is the gift. Hosted with love by your Krewe of Krampus and our friends at Bratz Y’all and Bud Rip’s. For more info, go to https://kreweofkrampus.com/
Red Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. It’s time to pull out those red outfits and hit the floor as DJ SQRD spins the sickest beats all night long. Plus, get ready for epic RED performances by London Manchester & Mahogany Campbell. Come paint the town red with us this holiday season!
Now That’s What I Call Queer Dance Party: Twelve Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Live DJ set, food from Big Little Kitchen, $5 Palomas all night, NO COVER!
The Appletini Holiday Revue Extravaganza: Four Seasons Den and Patio Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA; 10 p.m. In December of 2005, just months after Hurricane Katrina flooded the New Orleans area, the first Appletini show was staged. It was a holiday show, The Appletini Revue Christmas Extravaganza! The name has changed a little over the years, but our Extravaganza! continues. Every year, in December, the Appletinis stage our Holiday Extravaganza!. It’s The Holiday season, and time for The Appletini Revue Holiday Extravaganza!, a dual celebration of the Holidays, and the Revue’s Anniversary. For this year’s celebration show Granny is returning, and is joined by Passion Armani Cassidine, Britnee Alexander, Jake Van Camp, Laveau Contraire, Infinity, Destiny A. Sterling, and returning for our 20 year celebration, Oliver Percy. During the show we have audience participation games, and a door prize drawing.
The Queens of Christmas: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. It’s the most fabulous time of the year — and we’re decking the halls with glamour, glitter, and holiday magic! Join us Saturday, December 6th, 2025 for a midnight show starring our stunning cast of holiday royalty hosted by Nicole DuBois. $10 Cover | 18+ to Enter

12/7

Pride & Pigskin: Crossing Nola; 439 Dauphine St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy a Ketel One Pregame Mixer centered on Community, Cocktails and connections. Then watch the Saints and Buccaneers Game. Done in partnership with Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce, Stonewall Sports New Orleans and New Orleans Pride Center.
Holiday Drag Brunch: Hal and Mals; 200 Commerce St., Jackson, MS.; 12 p.m. Celebrate the winter holidays with Capital City Pride! Join us for delicious food, a fabulous show and a Safe Space for ALL at the Holiday Drag Brunch sponsored by Absolut. Join us on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Hal & Mal’s for an unforgettable show filled with sparkle, entertainment, and plenty of holiday cheer. nDoors open at 12 PM and the show begins at 1 PM. This all-ages event will be hosted by Penny Nickels. For tickets – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-city-pride-holiday-drag-brunch-tickets-1836229023439?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
The Magic Krewe of Exotique Drag Bingo: The Four Seasons and Patio Den Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 5 p.m. $15 entry plus one new toy for the toy drive. Hosted by Taze-Ya Ballz. Gumbo and Jambalaya available to eat.
Latkes with a Twist: Press Street Station at NOCCA; 5 Homer Plessy way, New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Join us for our 11th annual Latkes with a Twist, featuring Chef Susan Spicer and delicious bites from her restaurant, Rosedale! 6:00 PM – Patron Pre-Party; 6:30 PM – General Admission. What’s Included: Latke bar with Chef Susan Spicer’s Southern twist, Open bar with wine, beer, Vodka Latke Punch, and Bourbon Hanukkah Hi-Balls; Live music by Grammy-nominated local musician Joe Gelini and his trio. Tickets at https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E104372&id=62&fbclid=IwY2xjawOUh-pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFuMTVLSk0xUXc0d25PTm9uc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjr7gwo4GkcFU7u67MoUOQCymL0aC1HJ9Xua-360NL1sBcsR0SPZGKCPSQ46_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw
Miss B-Bob’s FI Pageant 2025; B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 7 p.m. Get ready for the fiercest competition of 2025 as Miss B-Bob’s FI Pageant brings together the most fabulous queens in town. Come join us at B-Bob’s for a night of glitz, glamour, and fierce competition. Watch as contestants strut their stuff on stage, vying for the coveted crown. From dazzling evening gowns to talent showcases, this event is sure to dazzle and entertain. Don’t miss out on the excitement – mark your calendars for this unforgettable evening! Get ready to witness the magic of Miss B-Bob’s FI Pageant 2025 – where beauty meets talent and dreams come true. See you there! There will be four competitive categories: Presentation: Dazzle Us! Evening Gown Question and Response and Talent Intermission shows will be provided by former Miss B-Bob’s title holders. Audience admission pricing is: Early Bird through Eventbrite.com General Admission $10, Purchase at the door $12. Contestants, dancers, assistants and audience members must be 21+ with valid ID to be on the property.

12/8

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

12/9 – 12/14

Back to the Future : Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; See site for dates, times and tickets https://www.saengernola.com/events/back-to-the-future/ Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for New Orleans in 2025. When Marty McFly finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time machine built by the eccentric scientist Doc Brown, he accidentally changes the course of history. Now he’s in a race against time to fix the present, escape the past, and send himself… back to the future. Winner of the 2022 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, when Back to the Future hits 88mph, it’ll change musical theater history forever.

12/9

Rainbow Society Queer Youth Meetup: Kelly’s Coastal Cabana; 124 Girod St., Mandeville, LA; 6 p.m. A social meetup for queer youth and their allies. Young LGBTQ+ folks need community more than ever, and we hope to meet that need, help them make connections, and know that they are not alone. If your youth can’t drive themself, please don’t drop them off. Stick around, have a burger, and let them experience a safe community!
Bingo with Vanessa Carr: Tuff Break; 3021 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. Come play Drag bingo with Vanessa Carr Kennedy
Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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. Feel free to invite friends!
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

12/10

Wellness Wednesday: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 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 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 that 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.
Queer Northshore Social: McClain’s Pizzeria: 115 Girod St., Mandevile, LA; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Queer Northshore’s monthly meetup (formerly called “Two Beer Queers”) is about creating space for the local LGBTQ+ community to connect in person each month. All Queer Northshore events are open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. McClain’s Pizzeria is one of our outstanding allies. Delicious food and drinks are available for purchase.
Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and get ready for a hoedown throwdown! $5. Every Second Wednesday of the month. Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. 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; with plenty of breaks for smokin’, drinkin’, and making a friend! And our favorite cuntry cutie bartender, Ant Zelda, keeps us hydratin’ while we’re gyratin’!
Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. A new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater that you do not want to miss! 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. GA is $20, GA+ is $30, which includes a plate, VIP is $35, which includes a plate and front row seating. Email peachykingdrag@gmail.com or eventbrite.com

12/11

Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Join us every other Thursday as we tickle and tantalize your funny bones! Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, and the funniest comedians around, as well as special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com.

12/12

Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Party in partnership with Stonewall Sports New Orleans: New Orleans Museum of Art; 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. It’s the most wonderful time of the year — and we’re celebrating in style! Join us for our Annual Holiday Party filled with festive fun, dazzling performances, and plenty of cheer. Enjoy entertainment by Koz Mik, Laveau Contraire, and Camilla St. Charles. Savor bites from Chamber Member Boucherie. Raise a glass with drinks from Chamber Member The Phoenix Bar. Try your luck with holiday raffles. Connect and mingle with Chamber friends and partners. Free for member, $15 for non-members. Register at https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/2025-holiday-party-wrap-up-the-year-with-pride-joy-571
Greetings, From Queer Mountain Storytelling Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m Each month, we host a queer storytelling show featuring amazing and fabulous storytellers! Our April theme is The Next Chapter. New beginnings, unexpected twists, and the moments that changed everything—this month, our storytellers share tales of what came next. Whether it’s a fresh start, a plot twist, or a sequel they never saw coming, these stories will be full of heart, humor, and a little bit of queer magic. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $10 (available at the door). We accept cash or Venmo (@GFQMNOLA). Join us for a night of powerful, heartfelt, and hilarious storytelling—because community is everything.
The Muppet Christmas Carol Live with the LPO: Mahalia Jackson Theater; 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m. The LPO presents Disney’s The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert featuring the complete film, with the score performed live-to-picture. The Muppets perform Charles Dickens’ classic holiday tale, with Kermit the Frog playing Bob Cratchit, the put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine), and many more of your favorite Muppet characters. This special holiday event is fun for the whole family! Tcikets at https://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com/events/the-muppet-christmas-carol/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOUUYtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFFUm9XMFdYUXF5NlVEdTl6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvp6KyNVC3MmMnyWKOCdyj5Bu0WCeX4_RsfAWK3Bzaf1Bf0r3K8sdPfOpLDo_aem_mzZhpiz4W9CzkVuaEbJvmg
Local Crescent City Market: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Out of this World Drag show hosted by Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
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.
Very Best of 2025: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. It’s all about the hit music that made 2025 unforgettable! DJ SQRD will be dropping the beats all night, making sure the dance floor stays alive. Sip on $2 drinks till 11p 🥂🎉 because the girls hit the stage at 11:30 and are ready to bring you the best of 2025!
Naughty Spelling Bee: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Hosted by the fabulous Lexis Redd D’Ville. Think you can spell? Think again! This isn’t your average spelling bee — this is where adults spell adult words. Come ready to laugh, blush, and cheer as contestants compete for bragging rights and a few naughty surprises

12/13- 12/23

New Orleans Ballet Theater Presents Nutcracker: Orpheum Theater; Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans, LA; Go to website for times and dates – https://orpheumnola.com/home/live-entertainment/

12/13

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
Taylor’s Drag Christmas Drag Birthday Brunch: Stained Glass Wine; 201 Huey P Long Ave., Gretna, LA; 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. It’s drag brunch, it’s Tay’s birthday, it’s Christmas Time! Come join us as we celebrate the season with local drag queen, Coca Mesa! Brunch includes bottomless bubbles and poinsettias as well as a fabulous brunch! Most festive outfit wins a $25 gift card for a future visit! $60 Brunch is inclusive of Gratuity!! Buy tickets below! Tickets at https://products.spothopperapp.com/checkout?spotId=120709&externalProductId=2312360&_gl=1*1g7v5pj*_ga*MjA0MDM4MjAyNC4xNjgyNzQxOTg0*_ga_VG24VK2VKT*czE3NjA5ODU1NDckbzgxJGcwJHQxNzYwOTg1NTQ3JGo2MCRsMCRoMA..*_ga_983BLRR2T1*czE3NjA5ODU1NDckbzkyJGcwJHQxNzYwOTg1NTUyJGo1NSRsMCRoMA.
Ms. Voluptuous International Toy Drive : Cornerstone Café; 1400 Legget Dr., Biloxi, MS; 3 p.m. Ms Voluptuous International, Brittany Gill is hosting a toy drive for the children with Gulf Coast Center for nonviolence. Bring an unopened toy or gift from 1-17 years of age. We will be hosting a “dip” contest. Bring your favorite dip to enter! savory or sweet! The cafe will have hot chocolate, drinks, and coffee for purchase.
I Love Left Lucy; A Holigay Special: : The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 5 p.m. Join us December 13 at 5pm for our two month anniversary show and HOLIGAY SPECIAL. DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, we’re returning with a festive Brand-Spanking-New episode of I LOVE LEFTY LUCY. After their smash premiere in September, Prince Octavian and Lefty Lucy are back with a new episode of I LOVE LEFTY LUCY — with Special Guest Star LAVEAU CONTRAIRE and live accompaniment by PAT SMITH! Featuring performances plucked from episodes of I Love Lucy — with a saucy twist — as well as original acts involving Comedy! Drag! Striptease! Opera! Sing-A-Longs! Prizes. Get tickets now at ILoveLeftyLucy.eventbrite.com
Krewe of Petronius 64^th Royalty Announcement Party: Four Seasons & Den Patio Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 7 p.m. Join the Krewe as we announce who will be the 64th King and Queen of Petronius, along with the theme of our ball.
Naughty or Nice Christmas Show & Silent Auction: Oz New Orleans; 801 Bourbon, St., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 10 p.m. Join the Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra for a Spectacular Christmas Show & Silent Auction! Embrace the holiday spirit with an unforgettable evening of entertainment, music, and festive cheer! Whether you’ve been naughty or nice this year, we have something special in store for everyone. Event Highlights: Live Performances, Silent Auction, Canned Food Drive, Festive Drinks. General Admission: $10 per person. VIP Tables: $100 (Includes premium seating and table).
Christmas Show Night & Toy Drive: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Another Gulf Coast Association of Pride Christmas Social at Sipps! Join us Saturday, December 13th, 2025, for a night full of laughter, love, and holiday cheer — with the Avery-D’Villes! Enjoy performances by all your favorite Averys & D’Villes in a double-show spectacular at 9:30PM & Midnight! Happy Hour & FREE Food from 7–9 PM. $10 Cover — or bring an unwrapped toy for the Center for Nonviolence. Let’s come together to celebrate the season, support a great cause, and spread holiday joy the Sipps way.
Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m.
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 show girls 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! Tickets at Eventbrite.com or the door.
Christmas Country Dance: Gabby’s Country & Western Bar; 2021 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. There will be lots of line dancing and two-stepping. We will have lots of refreshments, birthday cake as we celebrate everyone with a December birthday, door prizes, and much more! The event is open to the public – no cover.
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.
Neon Noel Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to light up the dance floor in your neon Christmas fits as DJ SQRD spins your favorite holiday dance hits! Kozmik & Miss Thing will be glowing with holiday spirit, lighting up the stage starting at 11:30! Come neon your noel with us.
New Orleans Drag 101: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Welcome to Drag 101! A New Orleans Drag SHOWcase! Join Head Secretary Laveau Contraire and her star-studded faculty for the ultimate crash course in charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent! Every month, we bring you a dazzling new lineup of drag professors ready to educate, entertain, and leave you gagging. Tuition: $20 General Admission VIP Students: Reserved front-row seating + a surprise from the principal’s office. Doors: 10:30 PM | Showtime: 11:00 PM. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.

12/14

Dark Christmas Market Presented by Uber Krampus: New Marigny Theater; 1201 Mandeville St., New Orleans, LA; 10 am. – 3 p.m. Step into a festive world where creativity meets merry at the Dark Christmas Market presented by Über Krampus, Captain of the Krewe of Krampus.This one-day holiday market brings together some of New Orleans’ most imaginative local artists for a celebration of creativity, community, and gift-giving. Browse a curated selection of handcrafted art, unique holiday gifts, and one-of-a-kind creations you simply won’t find in big box stores. Every purchase supports small businesses and keeps your dollars right here in the local creative community.
Krewe of Apollo Baton Rouge Holiday Drag Brunch Extravaganza: Women’s Club Inc. Baton Rouge; 159 S. Jemison Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA; 12 p.m. Get ready to sleigh, honey! Join us for a fabulously festive Christmas Drag Brunch filled with fierce queens, holiday cheer, and more sparkle than Santa’s sleigh! Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet, bottomless mimosa, bloody mary, and jaw-dropping performances that will leave you jingling all the way. Dress in your best holiday glam — ugly sweaters, Santa hats, and all the glitter you can handle — and get ready for laughs, lip-syncs, and a whole lot of ho-ho-ho! Bring your friends, bring your spirit, and don’t forget — the best way to spread Christmas cheer is watching drag queens perform loud and clear! All proceeds go to the AIDS-CRISIS & Scholarship Fund! Tickets at https://www.apollobatonrouge.com/
Gulf Coast Equality Christmas Drag Brunch and Casa Toy Drive: Historic 100 Men Hall; 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis, MS; 12 p.m. Doors will open at 11 AM, and the show will begin at noon. Tickets are priced at $40.00 in advance or $50.00 at the door. Each ticket includes a brunch buffet and an incredible drag show featuring Pauletta Knight, Nicole Knight, Misty Knight, and Miss Gulf Coast Equality 2025, Alexa Avery. DJ Milkstache will provide the music. SPECIAL GUESTS: Santa and Mrs. Claus will be present for photos. UGLY SWEATER CONTEST: Participate in our Ugly Sweater Contest! The winner will receive a Holiday Gift Basket. Wear your most festive ugly sweater. CASA HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE: Support our holiday toy drive! Gulf Coast Equality is collecting new, unwrapped toys for CASA of Southeast Mississippi. Help bring joy to an underprivileged child this Christmas by donating a toy at the brunch and receive a free raffle ticket for your generosity. *Up to five tickets. Brunch Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com
Lords of Leather Royalty Reveal Party: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 2 – 4 p.m.$10 includes food and cash bar. Bring an unwrapped toy. Free entry for current royalty of gay krewes. Sashes and crowns encouraged for everyone, including past royalty.

12/15

Queer Northshore LGBTQ+ Peer Support Group: Good AF Games; 2033 US-190, Covington, LA.; 6:30-8pm. Being in the LGBTQ+ community can be amazing, but it can also be scary, confusing, or even something you are forced to hide. One way we can help one another is simply by being there in times of joy and when someone needs extra support. Our QNS peer support group is not a replacement for therapy, but having peers to share with can help each other feel less alone, especially here on the Northshore. Our peer support group leader is QNS member, Leyla Hekmatdoost. Leyla is queer, a parent of LGBTQ+ children, holds an MA in Education, and has experience working with parents and children of families in crisis. As the peer support group evolves, we hope to recruit additional leadership from among the many wonderful mental health professionals who are QNS members. If you’re one of these professionals and are interested, please contact Leyla Hekmatdoost for more information. For questions about accessibility, please reach out to info@queernorthshore.org.
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.

12/16

Harry Shearer and Judith Owen’s Christmas Without Tears: 20th Anniversary: Orpheum Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Get ready for the annual Christmas party of the year! For the 20th year in a row in an intimate evening full of music, laughter and special guests, critically-acclaimed Artist and consummate stage performer Judith Owen and her husband, actor and humorist Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, Spinal Tap, Derek Smalls), will once again spread their special brand of yuletide cheer for the 2025 Christmas Without Tears, at home in New Orleans! All proceeds benefit Innocence & Justice Louisiana (formerly Innocence Project New Orleans). The evening will feature legendary vocalist Irma Thomas and piano man Jon Cleary, and a repeat livestream will be available through the holidays at https://veeps.events/christmaswithouttears. Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1B006324B6AD92C7
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

12/17

Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. 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.
Oz Annual Customer Holiday Party & Christmas Show; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Party 6 – 8 p.m.Show 8:30 p.m. with the Ladies of Oz. $10 cover or a toy for a pet in need or personal hygiene products for the homeless community.
NOAGE Potluck Holiday 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.
Hot Dog Drag Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 11 p.m. Vanessa Carr Kenedy PRESENTS HOT DOG DRAG BINGO EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Hosted by Vanessa and Bartender Brien! No cover get a card and Play for prizes. CECE’S DIVINE HOT DOGS will be popping up and selling some delicious wieners for you! We strongly encourage to dress fun! Leather Sexy , Himbo and Bimbo Energy is a huge plus. …. Or Dress like a Hot Dog!

12/18

Queens of the Westbank: Algiers Music and Art Studio; 935 Teche St., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Romy Kaye, Jeanne-Marie Harris, Meryl Zimmerman, Amanda Walker and Anaïs St. John return to Algiers. Music and Artists Studio for a Holiday Show. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Spectacular: Orpheum Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans, LA; 7:30 p.m. This beloved annual tradition brings everyone’s favorite holiday classics to life in a festive and heartwarming concert for all ages. From timeless carols to spirited orchestral favorites, this program is sure to fill you with holiday cheer—culminating in a joyful audience sing-along. Gather your loved ones and make this unforgettable musical celebration part of your holiday season! Tickets at https://lpomusic.com/events/sp40-orph-dec18
STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. I can see it in the stars: this show is guaranteed to blow your mind. 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 legendary artists. Drag, burlesque, even comedy and live music; we got it all, and we’ll show you the talent that the stars have bestowed upon us. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
Corner Pocket Annual Christmas Party and Show: Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. Festive foods and holiday prizes. Show featuring Cloroxx Bleachman, Opal Masters, Paige Beaumann and Felicia Phillips.
Tits & Giggles: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Featuring Viva Noir and Tommy Brennan.

12/19

The Holiday Special: Café Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. We have assembled quite a team of musicians and artists to bring you a night of holiday musical comedy, a series of skits including an original version of A Christmas Carol, and lots of music! This show will be a mix irreverent adult humor and heart warming feel good moments. All for a good cause. In addition to holiday fun this event is a food and toy drive. Bring a non-perishable food item or a toy and get a discounted ticket. $15-$20 sliding scale; 7pm door, 8pm show
The Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret The; 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. Tickets ate Eventbrite.com and the door
SLAAP Cabaret: Saturn Bar; 3067 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Starring Ariel Androgyny and Smokestack Lightning.
Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
A Very Bombshell Christmas: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. The tea is $2 well drinks till 11pm at this ho-ho-holiday extravaganza! Deck the dance floor all night long to the beats of DJ Ruff, as the Bombshells unwrap your gifts at 11:30! Santa’s list is out, and the girls have been naughty. Come celebrate the spirit of the holidays Bombshell style!
Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. Experience the Venusian Nights in the heart of New Orleans! Join us for a night filled with mesmerizing performances and unforgettable moments. Expect glamour and camp to the umpteenth degree. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere, as the energy of the crowd merges with the twinkling lights and pulsating music. Let yourself be immersed in the dreamlike ambiance of this one-of-a-kind extravaganza

12/20 – 12/29

NOLA ChristmasFest 2025: New Orleans Convention Center; 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA; see website for dates and times. Ice skating and ice sliding on REAL ice, rides, Santa, and fun for all ages returns to the New Orleans Convention Center.

12/20

Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 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.
Crossing X-MAS Pajama Party: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphiné St., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 11 p.m. Hosted by Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
22nd Annual Pajama Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to dance the night away in your comfiest PJs & animal slippers with DJ Ruff spinning the hottest tracks.London & Mahogany will be bringing the holiday magic to the stage with spectacular performances starting at 11:30 pm.
Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Get ready for a sensational Friday night delight as Pinky DeVille & friends present “Variete DeVille” – an exquisite showcase of all-star New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Join us for a limited run of unforgettable evenings filled with glamour, entertainment, and captivating artistry. Indulge in the nostalgia of a bygone era as Pinky DeVille and her captivating cast transport you to the enchanting world of vintage New Orleans cabarets and classic variety shows. “Variété DeVille” is a tribute to the glamour, sophistication, and electric energy of those legendary performances that have stood the test of time. Surrounded by the velvet curtains of The Allways Lounge & Cabaret, you’ll be transported to a world of opulence and allure. 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
SIPPS Presents Home for the Holidays: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Get ready for a glamorous night of holiday sparkle and fabulous performances. Hosted by the sensational Ivy Dripp & Lexus Redd D’Ville. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season — fierce queens, festive vibes, and holiday cheer served Sipps-style! $10 Cover | 18+ to Enter

12/21

Merry in Da Marigny: Who Dat Coffee Café; 2401 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA 12 – 4 p.m. Enjoy the 13^th annual event with vendors and holiday specials.
Queer Northshore Book Club: Twin Steeples Creative Arts Center; 220 E Oak St, Ponchatoula, LA; 4 – 6 p.m. QNS member Jenny Smith hosts a monthly book club at Twin Steeples in Pontchatoula. For more information about the current book being read, the club in general or accessibility email Jenny at jrenegar27@gmail.com.
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.
Caroling in Jackson Square: Jackson Square; New Orleans, LA; 7 – 8 p.m. Patio Planters of the Vieux Carre is pleased to present the beloved Caroling in Jackson Square tradition to visitors and locals alike on Sunday, Dec. 21 from 7-8 p.m. The free community sing-along gathers thousands of people for a festive hour of holiday merriment, with carols led by local dignitaries and clergy. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with Patio Planters volunteers stationed there to distribute complimentary song books and candles to participants in the non-denominational community celebration

12/22

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

12/23

Queer Craft Night: Twelve Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Bring your scissors and stickers, your coloring books and crochet hooks, your glitter, glue, and googly eyes, and craft away in a like-minded community of lovable oddballs every fourth Tuesday.
Juju & Cassidy present- On a TUESDAY?!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The most action packed variety show on a Tuesday. Featuring feats of danger, whacky burlesque, out of box drag and more! With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night, you’ll be shocked, amazed and aroused. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.

12/24

Roast Queen: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Roast Queen is a show where ur fav local drag queens lovingly drag each other by the lacefront with savage reads and show-stopping numbers. Roast Queen is a show that proves sometimes the best way to show love is to roast each other to a crisp. Watch as your some of your favorite local drag performers take turns lovingly dragging each other by the lacefront. Hosted by Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen Laveau Contraire, this show blends stand-up, shade, and shenanigans into a night you won’t forget! Tickets at Eventbrite.com

12/25

Annual Holiday Potluck: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 6 p.m. Game Night with Estelle Suarez @ 7pm. Come celebrate the Holidays with us! Whether you have family nearby or are looking for one this holiday season, you’re welcome to join ours. Please come share in the warmth, laughter, and great food with friends old and new. food sign up behind the bar.
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.

12/26

Nutcracker Magical Christmas Ballet: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; 3 & 7 p.m. Share the joy of NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet with family and friends. Give the gift of a spectacular holiday experience featuring an international cast, whimsical puppetry and opulent costumes and sets, hand-crafted by the finest artisans of Europe. Go back to a simpler time and make memories your family will cherish forever. Celebrate the season with America’s most beloved Nutcracker tradition! Tchaikovsky’s timeless score sets the stage for a Christmas your family will never forget. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/nutcracker/
French Quarter Cabaret April 25th – A Variety Burlesque Experience: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Scorpio Boys Entertainment has been producing for over 13 years. French Quarter Cabaret is a show that happens every 4th Friday of the month. This is produced by award winning producers: Eros Sea and Poseidon Davenport. We offer a unique cabaret vibe with a burlesque twist. We sing, dance, laugh, and have a gay ole time! This show is a fun carefree way to start your Friday!!! Everyone is welcome and everybody is celebrated. This is a free show at the door, but if you want to ensure the best seat possible and get the most out of your experience, reserve your seat today at Eventbrite.com.
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.
Merry Merry Manchesters — A Holiday Drag Spectacular: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to sleigh ALL night at Splash as London Manchester takes center stage for a festive takeover featuring her iconic drag family! Join us for a night of fierce performances, holiday glamour, and enough attitude to light up the tree twice. Beats by DJ Affiliated. Whether you’re naughty, nice, or somewhere in between, this is the Christmas celebration you don’t want to miss.
Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. From the UK’s jewel of burlesque and badass showgirl Pinky DeVille comes BURNING HELL BURLESQUE – an exciting 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.
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 by millions on HULUs Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Put on your best disco inspired outfits and join us at the world famous The Allways Lounge as we celebrate our love of DISCO with a spectacular show & dancing late into the night. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
Fresh Meat Night – Amateur Strip Competition: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Midnight | No Cover. Think you’ve got what it takes to work the stage? Show us your moves for a chance to win $100 Cash Prize! Hosted by the fabulous Tara Shay Montgomery

12/27

NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30 AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285).
Vanessa Carr Kennedy’s Birthday Party: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Come celebrate Vanessa’s Birthday Show.
THE GOLD DANCE PARTY: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Drip yourself in gold and get ready to DROP IT to the hottest beats spun by DJ 2EZ. Miss Thing & Kozmik are gonna be serving 24K realness on stage from 11:30 PM —trust us, you DO. NOT. want to miss this. Let’s turn up and end this year RIGHT. Let’s end the year dipped in GOLD!
KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
Jerry’s Big Gay Happy Ending Farewell Party; B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 10:30 p.m. party filled with love, laughter, and good vibes! Join us for Jerry’s Big Gay Happy Ending Farewell Party! It’s going down at B-Bob’s for a night of celebration, laughter, reminicing and good vibes. Let’s send Jerry off in style with a bang! Some of Jerry’s FAVORITE entertainers will be in the EPIC show! Derrick Barry from Drag Race Live- Las Vegas! Willow Pill – Season 14 Winner of Ru Paul’s Drag Race! Candi Stratton renowned Cher impersonator! Miss B-Bob’s alumni Jawakatema Davenport, Champagne Munroe and Chocolat DuBois! This in-person event promises to be full of love, joy, and unforgettable memories. Come out and show your support as we bid farewell tothe founder of B-Bob’s! Don’t miss out on this epic party! Must be 21+ to attend with valid ID.
Hungover & Broke – A Post-Christmas, Pre-New Year’s Drag Show: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. Midnight | $10 Cover | 18+ to Ente. Hosted by Nicole DuBois. Still recovering from Christmas but not quite ready for New Year’s? Sipps has you covered with one last wild holiday hurrah!

12/28

Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Vanessa Carr Kennedy plays with free brunch food.
The Nightmare AFTER Christmas, presented by Haus of Smells: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. ST!NK and Carina von Tuna are putting the show that made them the terrors of Siberia and Carnaval on life support for one more go round! Reviving their twisted holiday tradition, ST!NK and Carina von Tuna return with THE NIGHTMARE AFTER CHRISTMAS: a drag variety show that falls shortly after Christmas Day. Join the “Lady” Carina von Tuna, her daughter Aqua Tofana, and her best bosom friend ST!NK for another round of perverse merriment! Featuring Bellagio Showers and Pussy D’Lish. Doors at 7pm, show at 7:30pm in THE TWILIGHT ROOM at the AllWays Lounge.
Clown Church: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

12/29

Notes in Blue: A Sad Girl Soiree: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. A blue note (or worried note) is a note that—for expressive purposes—is sung or played at a slightly different pitch from standard typically in soul, jazz and blues music. We invite you to this soirée to look inward and experience the bluer shades of your emotions. From melancholy to despondency with a dash of lugubriousness, an all-star cast of performers is ready to guide you on this furtive journey in the world famous Twilight Room. This is definitely your party and you can cry if you want to, tissues not included! $25 general admission, $40 reserved seating, 21+ Tickets at Eventbrite.com

12/30/25 – 1/4/26

Hell’s Kitchen: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; See site for dates, times and tickets – https://www.saengernola.com/events/hells-kitchen/ Ali is a 17-year-old girl full of fire–searching for freedom, passion and her place in the world. How she finds them is a New York City coming-of-age story you’ve never felt before–HELL’S KITCHEN, a new musical from 16-time Grammy® Award winner Alicia Keys, whose new songs and greatest hits about growing up in NY inspire a story made for Broadway. Rebellious and stifled by an overprotective single mother, Ali is lost until she meets her mentor: a neighbor who opens her heart and mind to the power of the piano. Set to the rhythm of the 90s, HELL’S KITCHEN is a love story between a mother and daughter. It’s about finding yourself, your purpose, and the community that lifts you. Come remember where dreams begin. Hailed as a New York Times Critic’s Pick that is, “thrilling from beginning to end–a rare must-see!” HELL’SKITCHEN is directed by four-time Tony Award nominee Michael Greif, with choreography by four-time Tony Award nominee Camille A. Brown, a book by Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz, and the music of Alicia Keys.

12/31

New Year’s Eve: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 8 p.m. Champagne, queens, and confetti — Sipps is THE place to be this New Year’s Eve! Join Nicole DuBois & Catastrophe Knight as we ring in 2026 with dazzling shows, beats by DJ TShay, a $500 balloon drop, and nonstop party vibes! $10 Cover | 18+ to Enter
The Disco Ball Drop – a New Year’s Eve Celebration: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to groove to all your fave dance anthems with DJ Ruff and catch electrifying performances by Bombshell’s own Miss Thing & Kozmik. We’re talking free party favors on entry, a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and a balloon drop with crazy prizes Let’s say goodbye to this year in full disco glam!
KAPOW! Burlesque with a BANG! NEW YEARS EVE EXTRAVAGANZA: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A powerhouse NYE entertainment experience featuring award winning burlesque stars & a midnight toast. Tickets at Eventbrite.com

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