Happy holidays Y’all! December is upon us and no one celebrates the holidays like the Big Easy. It is filled with parties, lights, glitter, drag queens and festively gay happenings. Here are just some of the hot happenings in December to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
* NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway; Rainbow sidewalk one Norman C. Francis Blvd.; 6 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
* Punk Rock Aerobics: Crescent Park; 2300 N. Peters St.; 7 p.m. $5 Bring 2 Canned Goods, Get fit and donate.
* Dat’s Funny: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m. Get ready to laugh your heart out at “Dat’s Funny” hosted by Troy Duchane. Every Monday night full of laughs!
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
* Terrioke: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Join us for our new Karaoke night: Townhouse Terrioke, every Monday night! $5 Vodka and Gin martinis all night long–Helps us sound better.
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
* Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
* Synamin Vixin’s Synsual Movement Class: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Synsual Movement is all about dropping into your body and finding the movement that feels good and sensual to you. There is a warm up and then we go through different movement exercises to explore together. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Class is $15 and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* No Judgement Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
* Open Talent Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
* Holiday Bingo: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL.; 9:30 p.m. Play Holiday BINGO and win fabulous Christmas Gifts! Bingo cards are $2 each $10 for 5 cards. Proceeds benefit Friends Of the Mobile Animal Shelter. Win TV’s, Echo dots, Echo Show’s, Tablets, Gift Certificates!
Wednesday:
* The Tiny Little Drag Show: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Each week 3 local drag stars are here to entertain you every Wednesday night! 1 act every 30 minutes so you can hang out, drink, catch some of it, or stay for it all!
* Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
* No Judgement Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Cupit’s Love Shack Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is hosted every Wednesday by Evan Cupit starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
* Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose form over 30,000 songs.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Ha Has & Ta Tas: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6 – 8 p.m. This summer join us for a show of epic proportions! You’ll laugh until it hurts in the pants! Our Comedy Burlesque has been called anything but boring! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday Night.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Thursday Night Trivia: The Silver Fox; 740 Burgundy St.; 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Lexis Redd D’Ville.
* 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.
* Grind: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. BernardAve.; 10 p.m. Dance Party hosted by Boy Toy at poor boys bar every Thursday 10pm to 4am.
Friday:
* The Big Easy Teezy: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6:30 p.m. Bringing you the best Burlesque Dinner Show. Kick your night off eating oysters while Vivi Noir & her glamorous friends tease & tantalize. Its a great way to start off your night!
* Trixie Minx’s Tease the Season Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Freaky Fridays: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show at Ugly Dog Saloon in New Orleans Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s a relaxed environment where audience members can enjoy fantastic BBQ & an uncensored adult show. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too). Here, comics are encouraged to test material, get better & have fun – in an environment that celebrates risk & fosters community.
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. A wonderful intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your favorite bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. For everyone’s safety, we do require proof of vaccination and masks for attendance. We promise it will be worth it. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!
* The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
* Dollz with Ballz: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Taze-Ya-Ballz and cast.
* Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
Saturday:
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans: Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 6:30 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com Half Queer History, half stories of good ol’ Gay Smut! This is History & Happy Hour! Grab a vodka soda while we walk through the devastating and the enlivening history of queer goblins in the French Quarter. We make bar stops. And let off in in the center of New Orlean’s gay nightlife. A perfect way to start an evening out in NOLA! … Because homoerotic vampires are culture, honey!
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (Seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com
* Show Night: Androgyny; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 p.m. Shownight – $5 cover 21^, $10 Cover 18-20 (first soda free)
* 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 background so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. ; 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
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
* Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
* The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.
* Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* Dream House Burlesque Club: Dream House Lounge; 401 Baronne St.; 7 p.m. Step into Dream House Burlesque Club & experience exquisite showgirls, impeccable vibes and delectable delights every Sunday evening.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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12/1 – 12/3
* Christkindlmarkt: Deutsches Haus; 1700 Moss St. Deutsches Haus is proud to announce the 6th annual Christkindlmarkt. Upon entering the grounds, you will experience a German Christmas with festive live music and beautiful Christmas lights in the evening. Shop from many local and regional artists and crafters for the perfect gifts. Along with shopping, enjoy German foods, desserts and of course Glühwein (mulled wine) to keep warm and complete the experience. Plus, you may even get to see Nikolaus (Santa)! Friday, December 1st, 4pm to 8pm; Saturday, December 2nd, 11am to 8pm; Sunday, December 3rd, 11am to 4pm. No entrance fee. For more information please visit: https://deutscheshaus.org/market/
12/1 -12/17
* Wicked: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; Tuesdays through Thursdays – 7:30; Fridays – 8 p.m.; Saturdays – 2 & 8 p.m.; Sundays – 1 & 6:30 p.m. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/wicked/ Wicked looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood, and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.”
12/1
* World Aids Day Vigil: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6:30 p.m. Please join us for our Annual World AIDS Day vigil. All are welcome. 6:30pm: Gather on the neutral ground at N Rampart and Elysian Fields. Candles and Red Ribbons will be provided. 6:45pm: The Big Easy Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will lead us in a candlelit procession to Washington Square. 7-7:30pm: Gather outside of Washington Square. Due to a permit issue with the City of New Orleans, we are unable to access the AIDS Memorial this year – but we will still gather outside of the park. We will have a blessing from our Sisters, a prayer, a moment of silence and several community speakers. This event is a joint effort between the CrescentCity Leathermen, the LGBT Archives Project of Louisiana, the Lords of Leather, NOLA Pups and Handlers, the Renegade Bears of Louisiana and ONYX.
* “Along the River Road” with Dustan Louque & Margaret Hebert: Marigny Opera House; 721 St. Ferdinand St.; 7:30 p.m. Dustan Louque returns to the Marigny Opera House with his acoustic holiday concert ‘Along the River Road,’ an exciting night filled with incredible music and unforgettable performances. Get ready to groove to Dustan Louque’s soulful tunes as he takes you on a journey along the scenic River Road. Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of this in-person event and let the music transport you to another world. In 2015, Louque set out to write at least one Louisiana holiday song per year. With these songs, he further illuminates St. James Parish and the Christmas Eve bonfires that line the Mississippi River where he grew up. He and Margaret Hebert began a new tradition, the Eve of the Eve annual holiday show at Grand Point Music Hall. The following night, they join the community on the levee, always including an old piano in their structure to set ablaze in honor of the river of song. “The Bonfire of the Ivories” has become a tradition for many who travel from New Orleans to feel the immense joie de vivre along the river that night. Tickets in advance on eventbrite.com and at door.
* Something Like: The Muppet Christmas Carol: Big Couch; 3400 St. Claude Ave.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. The comedy sensation returns! Join us at Big Couch for something like a holiday classic! Our musical cast leads the audience in a singalong with onscreen lyrics, then our improv cast creates an all-new narrative based on the hit songs! Tickets at https://fatsquirrelnola.square.site/product/something-like-muppet-christmas-carol/28?cs=true&fbclid=IwAR3ogyvlIo3dlpxVfM9XZSyE7WYxSf7mzTX3OCEdjZ2xPDnsvRdsU4GSeK0
* Attrition with DJs Nothing & Sneauxball: The Goat New Orleans; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 9 p.m. ATTRITION – goth, industrial, synth music. Doors 9pm, DJs 10pm, 21+. NO COVER
* Into The Night: The Music of Twin Peaks: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2241 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. A large cast of New Orleans musicians led by composer Tristan Gianola perform the music of Twin Peaks, with a special focus on Julee Cruise’s 1989 dream-pop masterpiece “Floating Into The Night”, performing the album in its entirety. This show, on Julee Cruise’s birthday, celebrates the music of Julee Cruise and composer Angelo Badalamenti, both who passed in 2022, as well as all things Twin Peaks! Costumes encouraged, bring your Twin Peaks energy for a magical night of mystical music arrangements, spooky sounds of the night and amazing special guests at the beloved Hi-Ho Lounge! 9pm Doors | 10pm Show (two sets) | $15 adv/$20 dos; Tickets in advance on eventbrite.com
* 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
* Snow Queen and King 2023: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash’s presents the Miss Snow Queen & King 2023 Competition! Contestants compete in performance style to win the title of: Queen competes performance style in a holiday / winter costume; King competes in runway style in a holiday / winter attire. Queen: $200 cash prize, crown, & Sash! The crowd decides the winner by noise reaction. King: Crown, Sash & Scepter! Crowd decides the winner by noice reaction. Hosted by Demetria Cherry.
* Secrets of the Sea: Unholy Holidays: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Where are you? Where are we? Don’t miss Secrets of the Sea presents Unholy Holidays! Award winning performers! Talented local artist! New Unique Acts! We have The Golden God of Burlesque, local and national multi award winning performers, and an unforgettable experience. Join us at The Allways Lounge and enjoy an interactive cabaret experience. Start your evening with drink specials, laughing, great entertainment and an over all one of a kind experience. Performances by our sexy cast Xena Zeit-Geist, Vivi Noir, Poseidon Davenport, Eros Sea and celebrate with us as we bring a little Halloween to our Winter Celebration! Tickets at door and on eventbrite.com
* The Red Party For World AIDS Day: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11 p.m.
12/2
* 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.
* 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.
* HIV and AIDS Empowerment Brunch hosted by DO IT FOR ME: JE Banquets at the Algiers Auditorium; 2485 Guadalcanal St.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tickets on eventbrite.com HIV and AIDS Empowerment Brunch hosted by DO IT FOR ME is a classy educational event to create HIV awareness in New Orleans, LA. This event is designed to educate the community on HIV facts, statistics and prevention and treatment information as well as local initiatives centered around HIV prevention. Free HIV testing will be provided so that all attendees can walk away knowing their status. This event will feature a live band by K Lamp Entertainment and Pastor Tara Alexander as the musical guest. DO IT FOR ME will also highlight the community work that it has done through its CHOICES initiative. This event would not be possible without our partners, Gilead Compass Initiative Faith Coordinating Center at Wake Forest School of Divinity, New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund, and ViiV Healthcare. Learn more about DO IT FOR ME at www.doitformeorganization.com.
* Los Islenos Christmas and Bonfire: Los Islenos Museum Complex; 1357 Bayou Rd., St. Bernard, LA.; 4 – 7 p.m. Come and enjoy a evening of local schools performing and singing Christmas songs and walk the grounds and enjoy the beautiful Christmas decorations! We will also have a bonfire after the school’s performance’s! We will be selling Hot dogs and chili, jambalaya, nachos and cheese, drinks and water. And we will have free cookies, hot chocolate and apple cider.
* 2023 Algiers Holiday Bonfire & Concert: 201 Morgan St.; 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. Algiers’ biggest annual holiday celebration and New Orleans’ only official holiday bonfire, the Algiers Bonfire is the neighborhood’s largest public event and pays tribute to Louisiana’s river parish bonfire tradition. Listen to musical performances, eat food from local vendors, and shop at the holiday craft market. The star of the event however, is the 30’ sculptural bonfire, designed by NOLA Burners, which is then set ablaze. Easily accessible via the Algiers ferry, and with the New Orleans’ skyline as the perfect backdrop, this event cannot be missed! This year’s performers include Kermit Ruffins, the New Orleans Maritime and Military Academy Marching Band, Shades of Praise Choir, and DJ FTX! Free and open to the public, AEDF hosts this even each year to attract visitors to the Westbank, give local vendors an opportunity to sell their goods to thousands of potential customers, and provide our community with a family friendly holiday event!
* Holiday Champagne Stroll: Magazine St.; 6 – 9 p.m. Kick off the holidays on Magazine Street! Join us for an evening of after-hours shopping for the holidays. Sip, stroll, and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Participating businesses will offer bubbly, bites, sales, and holiday cheer. Shop all season long on Magazine! The holiday stroll is presented by Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. Sparkling wine generously provided by Breaux Mart.
* December Themed Trivia: Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris St.; 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. Free to play! Win bar tabs for trivia. Ugly Christmas sweater contest with separate prize. Get your pic taken with Clark!
* Shine Bright: Illuminating Hope for a HIV-Free World; Red Gala 2024: Capitol Park Museum; 660 North 4th Street Baton Rouge, LA. Join us for the Inaugural World AIDS Day RED Gala! This in-person event will take place on Saturday, December 2, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Capitol Park Museum located at 660 North 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802.. Come together with like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The Shine Bright event aims to raise awareness, support, and hope for a future without HIV.. Prepare to be dazzled by a night of entertainment, inspiring speeches, and powerful stories from individuals thriving with HIV. The gala will feature live performances and delicious food and drinks.. By attending this event, you will not only have a memorable evening but also contribute to the efforts in creating an HIV-free world. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Krampus NOLAuf Parade: Bywater; 7:30 p.m. Krampus and His Folklore Companions Return! Join us for an unique holiday experience that’s bound to leave you enchanted and in awe. It’s time to uncover the truth – who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? The largest Krampus parade in all of America is here, presented by the one and only Krewe of Krampus! New Orleans knows them for their ingenious events that are nothing short of spectacular. Brace yourself for an unforgettable night where Krampus himself takes center stage, surrounded by a captivating cast of characters inspired by winter tales from around the world. No need to fear if you have been nice. The jolly Saint Nicholas is here to spread his heartwarming magic, reminding us all that goodwill forever triumphs. We’re rolling out the red carpet of inclusivity. Embracing the spirit of accessibility, the Krampus NOLAuf parade is a trailblazer in New Orleans. For those seeking a seamless experience, our parade route boasts an entire Accessibility Row – two whole blocks dedicated to ensuring that everyone, regardless of circumstance, can revel in the parade’s splendor. Check out kreweofkrampus.com/krampus-nolauf-parade/ for details.
* Charity Bingo with Tora Himan: Gabby’s Country and Western Bar; 2021 Paris Road Chalmette, LA; 7:30 – 10:30 p.m. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com $15/ for 6 cards. 1 card per round. Addition Cards will be sold at the DOOR. AMAZING local and non-local prizes. FULL CASH BAR. Bingo starts at 7:30, come early for check-in, and to grab a great seat.. Bingo sales and checkin begins at 7pm. BINGO starts at 7:30pm.
* Holiday Spectacular: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way; 7:30 p.m. All of your favorite Holiday tunes will be played live on the Orpheum Theater stage by your LPO, including music from Home Alone, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and Hanukkah Festival Overture. Make this festive performance a part of your holiday traditions— it is the perfect concert experience for your entire family! For tickets go to lpomusic.com
* Funny But Make It Fashion; Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 9 – 10:30 p.m. A Comedy Show And Modeling Competition Rolled Into One Do You Have What It Takes Become The Next Supermodel Of The Comedy World? Join hosts Nkechi Chibueze and Laveau Contraire for a night of laughter, fashion, and fierce competition as some of the city’s best comedians share their funniest jokes, A few lucky audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a LIVE photoshoot inspired by the jokes told on stage. With the help of the comedian, they turn their punchlines into picture-perfect poses while living out their Top Model fantasies! Our distinguished panel of judges evaluate the photos and determine which comedian-model duo has what it takes to be crowned the funniest fashionistas of the night! Funny But Make It Fashion is the ultimate combination of humor, style, and entertainment. Mark your calendars, set your alarms, and spread the word because this is an event you simply cannot miss. This month’s dress code: Cat Lady Christmas. Tickets at door and on eventbrite.com
* Get Lit With The Sisters: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Light up the holidays as only you can do with the Big Easy Sisters at the Phoenix! Jello shots and raffles will abound
* Rockstar: A Night of Dolly Parton: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating Dolly Parton & Her new Rock Album! Featuring Dolly’s anthems all night long with themed megamix performances of Dolly’s New & Biggest hits!
* Now That’s What I Call Queer (an unapologetically queer dance party): Twelve Mile Limit; 3624 Baudin St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. queer dance party at twelve mile limit! DJ set by warm advice! $5 twelve mile limit cocktail special! No cover!
* Aurelio Sanchez as Mariah: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL.; 10:30 p.m. Have yourself a Mariah little Christmas! Aurelio Sanches has been featured on the Today Show, Allure magazine, Univision and TikTok! Aurelio Sanchez as Mariah at B-Bob’s. Hey party people! Get ready for a night of pure diva power as Aurelio Sanchez channels the legendary Mariah Carey at B-Bob’s!. This event is going down at the one and only B-Bob’s, the hottest spot in town. You won’t want to miss this incredible performance that will have you singing along to all of Mariah’s biggest hits. Grab your friends, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to be blown away by Aurelio Sanchez’s spot-on Mariah impersonation. It’s going to be a night to remember, so mark your calendars and get ready to have a blast at B-Bob’s!. The Meet & Greet will be Before the show at 10:30 pm! Pre tickets at eventbrite.com
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* The FoxyRose Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Each month features a new lineup of incredible performers! This show has everything you come to New Orleans to see in one show! Formerly known as Varietease! The variety show with emphasis on the Tease, The FoxyRose Variety Show is the same great show with a brand new name! Tickets available on eventbrite.com. and at door
12/3
* Christmas Drag Brunch: The Chapel at Centennial Plaza; 200 E Beach Blvd, Gulfport, MS.; 10 a.m. Join Gulf Coast Equality as we present our annual Christmas Drag Brunch which will be held at The Chapel at Centennial Plaza on December 3, 2023. Doors open at 10 AM and the show starts at 11 AM. Tickets are $40.00 in advance or $45.00 at the door. The ticket price includes a brunch buffet and an incredible drag show. Hosted by Catastrophe Nicole Knight and starring Alexa Avery, Yira Namkoma, Onyx Desire, and Stephanie Showers. Santa will be stopping by for a visit! We will be having an Ugly Sweater Contest. The winner will receive a Holiday Gift Basket. Be sure to wear your best, ugliest, sweater! Gulf Coast Equality will be collecting new, unwrapped, toys to benefit CASA of Hancock County. Be sure to help an underprivileged child have a great Christmas by donating a toy at the brunch and you receive a free raffle ticket for your donation. Bring your friends and family. We hope to see you there. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us here at Gulf Coast Equality! Tickets: https://app.donorview.com/P66xj
* Pat O’s 90th Birthday Party: Pat O Brien’s; 718 St. Peter St.; noon – midnight. Celebrate this huge milestone! Pat O’ Brien’s turns 90 Sunday, December 3, 2023!!! The Groovy 7 band will play on our patio 4pm to 7pm. We will have Hurricane and Cyclone drink specials for $6. There is a raffle for a private party in the Briars Suite for 50 people including food/bev. Raffle tickets are on our website under “shop.” All of the profits of the raffle ticket sales will be donated to Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. We will open at noon and close at midnight.
* Apollo Baton Rouge’s Holiday Drag Brunch: The Woman’s Club; 259 SA. TJ Jemison Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.; Noon. Come out and celebrate the holidays with us at our Holiday Drag Brunch! Tickets available at apollobatonrouge.com $50 tickets. All proceeds go to the AIDS Crises Fund & Scholarship. Includes buffet and bottomless mimosas and Bloody Mary’s.
* Lords of Leather Royalty Announcement Party: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 3:30 – 6 p.m. $20 includes food and cash bar. Free entry for current royalty for all gay krewes. Sashes and crowns encouraged for everyone including past royalty.
* Latkes With A Twist: Press Street Station; 684 Press St.; 6:30 p.m. Jewish Children’s Regional Service (JCRS) will host its 9th annual community-wide Hanukkah party, “Latkes with a Twist,” at Press Street Station located at 5 Homer Plessy Way in the historic Faubourg Marigny. The Washington Post has listed the event as one of the Top 10 Hanukkah parties in the US! Stephen Stryjewski, award winning chef, NOLA restaurateur, and philanthropist, will be the celebrity chef with assistance from NOCCA culinary program students. Winner of the 2011 James Beard Foundation “Best Chef South,” Stephen Stryjewski is Chef/Partner of New Orleans’ award-winning restaurants Cochon, Cochon Butcher, Pêche Seafood Grill, Calcasieu a private event facility, La Boulangerie a neighborhood bakery and café, and Gianna. The evening will also feature live music, an open bar featuring a Vodka Latke Punch, a Buffalo Trace Old Fashioned Hanukkah Hi-Ball, wine and beer. Tickets available at https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E104372&id=54&fbclid=IwAR05EJ1GzGSJzU5zHDktPZrFVWl003dVoW2YkSvBvGGMThv4t5ADRz3vJAo
* Holiday Ha Ha: Sketch Comedy Show: Big Couch; 1020 Desire Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Festively Funny Sketches written and performed by creative New Orleans folks. Following its immensely successful Halloween sketch comedy show, Big Couch will deck its halls with holiday humor. Some of the funniest folks in New Orleans have combined creativity and joy for a ho ho ho ha ha ha night of live performances and videos. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
12/5
* Talk Nerdy To Me: A Holiday Special; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:00 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? How about just a little bit Hyakasudere? Just hear those sleigh bells jingle and ting ting tingle. From classic holiday cheer, to sideshow festive acts, and live carols for your sexy stocking that are certainly you don’t want to miss out on this show!Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
12/6
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 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!
* Yvie Oddly Presets Strange Love Tour: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 7 p.m. Yvie Oddly is oddly in love and she’d love to share the love with you, Love. Grab your friends, grab your lovers, and grab yourself some tickets to see Yvie Oddly in her debut one-woman show, STRANGE LOVE. Chocked full of outrageous comedy, insane musical numbers, and gratuitous nipple play Strange Love is guaranteed to be a fun-filled evening the whole family can enjoy (unless your family includes kids). Get your tix and get ready for the wildest night of your life! Tickets available at https://concerts.livenation.com/yvie-oddly-presents-strange-love-tour-new-orleans-louisiana-12-06-2023/event/1B005E9C348EC64E?irgwc=1&clickid=RsVxtN1mLxyPTBi1St14Mw86UkFVMKwFUVV4SM0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253158&impradid=253158&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253158&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253158&utm_source=253158-Facebook-%20TM&impradname=Facebook-%20TM&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272
* A Very Scary Christmas with the Heaux Heaux Heaux’s: Madame Vic’s; 1500 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 p.m. Join us for our annual Christmas party starring Thugsy DaClown, Stanley Roy and Mystery Elf at Madame Vic’s. Join in the “scaroling” the Scary Xmas Gift exchange, and enjoy the Christmas Music of the Heaux Heaux Heaux’s. holiday nosh served at the back bar. Bring a wrapped scary christmas gift to join in the “white elephant” part of opening gifts at ten pm. Join Skinz N Bonez in Christmas “scaroling” by singing along with our Christmas Scarols.
* Esoterotica Sexual Interventions: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. What breaks you out of limbo and numbness? What can bring about a rejuvenation of your sensual self, or has in the past? Whom or what do you seek out when you need it again? $5 at the Door
12/7
* CLASH: A Burlesque Battle Royale: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m.Tickets at door and eventbrite.com Welcome to CLASH: A Burlesque Battle Royale! The battle between award-winning Burlesque, Drag, Circus and Sideshow performers! These Titans of the Tease are ready to shimmy, shake, and strut their stuff in this striptease show down! Prettieboi.com for tickets!
* With a Little Feeling: A Storytelling / Standup Show: Big Couch; 1020 Desire Street; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Join host Joe Tolpi and local comedians for a night of laughter and stories as part of this monthly show. With a Little Feeling is storytelling and standup comedy featuring a different roster of local comedians talking / joking about how they are (or are not) coping in the world. It really is a “laugh so you don’t cry” situation, right?
12/8 – 12/10
* Fantomes: Deux: Le Petit Theatre; 616 Conti St.; 8 p.m. nightly . There is a house in New Orleans…they call the rising sun. Our exciting, original production returns, integrating live music by Gabriella Cavassa and band, dance, and narration to illuminate lingering ghost stories and legends of New Orleans, like never told before. Tickets available at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36212/production/1182991?performanceId=11379644&fbclid=IwAR26XsfeubCde07ZmsAfr3vb9TERU2N3u2zTxE8-gif0F59wKPmUw7bg53E
12/8
* Instant Ensemble: Long Form Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 3400 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Instant Ensemble demonstrates the power of collaborative creativity through improv comedy. We’ll gather 10 improvisers who may or may not have performed together, assign them as a team, and give them a stage for a show. What will happen? Who knows! But you won’t want to miss it and the laughs you’ll get from joining our audience for the first and only time this Instant Ensemble will ever occur.
* Classical Christmas: Handel’s Messiah: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way; 7:30 p.m. Rei Hotoda returns to New Orleans to close out the holiday concert season with your LPO in Vivaldi’s Gloria and Handel’s Messiah! Tickets at https://lpomusic.com/event/spektrix/45601AKQVBSQHJBQRVBTCHVPGDDNQTRGL/?fbclid=IwAR3M4zt31uhV4jTPm6qWcyI9tEp45gp_KJ3In_Gne-GxTp9Bt7pMMbvYfms
* New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus Presents A Silver Screen Holiday: University of New Orleans Performing Arts Center: UNO: 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance (www.nogmc.com or any member of the chorus) and $25 at the door.
* Greetings From Queer Mountain Storytelling Show – My Favorite Things: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Each month we host a queer storytelling show with amazing and fabulous storytellers. To end the year we want to turn our focus towards the things that we love and appreciate. Our speakers will be sharing stories about their favorite things that help them navigate this world. We are in the front room this month (because of the AcroCats in the back) so please use the front entrance on St. Claude. Hosted by Amanda G. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. We accept cash or Venmo (@GFQMNOLA). Email amandagcomedy@gmail.com with any questions!
* Lords of Leather Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras krewe at their monthly beer bust social. $1 draft beer one the back patio.
* A Night of Frozen: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating the music of the hit motion picture Frozen! Dress in costume to receive a free shot before 11p for 21+ Featuring performances of Frozen music classics all night!
* New Queens on the Block: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Hosted By: Nicole DuBois. Performances by: Yira Nicoma ~ Miss Strawberry ~ Sativa Indigo Showers
12/9
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St.; 10 a.m. Join us for a unique and decadent drag brunch experience. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet (included) while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Queens such as Kayla Starr, Alexa Milano, Katrina Waters, Tibby Honest, Champagne Munroe, Kookie Baker, Monique Michaels Alexander and Giselle Trivianni. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Full cash/credit bar available also. Stroll the promenade deck and enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines as you absorb spectacular views of the city. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will depart at 11am sharp. Recommended to arrive by 9:45/10 so you can relax and enjoy the buffet before the show starts at 11am. We will return at 12:30. **NOTE** If your guest book separately you must email reviverevents@gmail.com with all reservations that will be seated together to ensure a table for the proper amount of guests. There is not an ATM on board so bring cash for tipping the queens. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Drag Brunch: Fields’s Steak & Oyster Bar Biloxi; 110 Croesus St., Biloxi, MS.; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. NOW INTRODUCING OUR FIRST EVER DRAG BRUNCH. Field’s Biloxi will be hosting a Drag Brunch on Saturday, December 9th! BRUNCH FROM 11-2 & SHOW FROM 11-1! DOORS OPEN AT 10:30! $50 a ticket includes a delicious brunch and an unforgettable show! For only $15 more you can have bottomless mimosas to sip on during the show. Make sure to email us at biloxi@fieldssteaks.com if you are coming with a group and want to sit together! YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! tIckets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drag-brunch-tickets-757993026547?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR3_GVsPVVQNkWmAckKAnr5KPaOnO1YkXXbhVG0JpXT_ZhdxlYXAUjgVvtY
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* 2023 Naughty Christmas Show & Silent Auction: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra Presents – Naughty or Nice Christmas Show & Silent Auction @ Oz New Orleans, 800 Bourbon Street, New Orleans Louisiana. Please join us on December 9, 2023 for a fantastic Show. Doors open at 7pm. Show begins at 8pm. All proceeds benefit the Krewe of Amon-Ra, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and assist with funding The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra’s 59th Annual Mardi Gras Ball, January 20th, 2024 at the Frederick J. Sigur Center in Chalmette. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: Big Couch; 3400 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. This improvised comedy show takes inspiration from the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. Got a job promotion? Cheers! Landed a new gig? Cheers! Kissed someone? Cheers! Got out of bed? Cheers! We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it. Inspired by what inspires our audience, our talented improvisers will create characters, scenes, and whole worlds in that very moment. The planet needs some good news. So, bring yours, and we’ll celebrate it! Each show also includes a bonus improv team showing off their skills and concepts for more joy and laughs! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at door
* New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus Presents A Silver Screen Holiday: Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge: 8470 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA.; 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance (www.nogmc.com or any member of the chorus) and $25 at the door.
* Big Easy Stompers – Monthly Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us for our FREE monthly Country Dance at Grandpre’s Bar. All are welcome.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City! Splash’s Saturday Night Remix! Featuring the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes by DJ Ruff with performances by Kandy Cayne & Santana A. Savage
* 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
12/10
* Queer Eye Costume Meet Up: NOLA Craft Culture; 127 S. Solomon St.; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Not sure how to start or finish your Chewbacchus costume? Swing by and the hive mind will help get your fit from drab to FAB!! Reminder, we’re open fandom. While the crowd will adore your Alien or Predator couture , you do you. Our advice, take a favorite scifi/fantasy character, and make them sparkle with lights and vibrant colors
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Drag Brunch Holiday Edition: Hal & Mal’s; 200 Commerce St., Jackson, MS.; Noon – 3:30 p.m. ‘Tis the season to be EXTRA, and we’ve got the perfect way to spice up your holidays! Indulge in the Ultimate Brunch Experience with our Exclusive Ticket, featuring: Unlimited Espresso Martinis (OR TRULY) for ONE HOUR (12-1PM): Sip, slay, and sleigh your way through the holidays with these amazing expresso martinis! Sponsored by ABSOLUT and TRULY Hard Seltzer. Brunch Buffet : Treat your taste buds to a delectable feast of holiday-inspired delights. From savory to sweet, our brunch buffet will leave you satisfied. Food by Hal & Mal’s Amazing Entertainment: Be dazzled and entertained by the most fabulous drag performers in town! Featuring: Josalyn Royale, Seraphina, Amanda Rose Andrews, Britnee Alexander and your host, Love Latonia.Dress in your festive best, and let’s make this holiday season one for the HERstory books! Santa will be in the building for selfies and Christmas wishes! Bring linens to be donated to our friends at Grace House Services. They are in need of towels and bed sheets (twin/queen size). Ticket available on eventbrite.com
* Bingo @ Second Line: Second Line Brewing; 433 N. Bernadotte St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Roll out all the bingo balls with the Big Easy Sisters at second line!
12/11
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
12/12
* Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m.“Sincerely, Fantasy ” is a jam-packed Variety Show full of foolishness and FANTASY! A performance art panorama of theater, burlesque, live music, stories, and sideshow! …Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood but on Acid!! Featuring a rotating cast of clowns – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Dinah Deville, Tsarina Hellfire & Thugsy DaClown Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees please or buy tickets at eventbrite.com
12/13
* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Calling all the country queers! 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, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!
12/14
* 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’s applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Masks must be worn as well as proof of vaccination / recent negative COVID test shown at the door. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com
12/15 – 12/23
* The Nutcracker: The Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way; Friday, Dec 15th: 7:00 PM , Saturday, Dec 16th: 2:00 PM , Saturday, Dec 16th: 7:00 PM , Wednesday, Dec 20th: 2:00 PM , Thursday Dec 21st: 2:00 PM , Friday, Dec 22nd: 2:00PM, Saturday, Dec 23rd: 2:00pm, Saturday, Dec 23rd: 7:00pm. The beloved two-act ballet returns this December! Performed by the professional company and the charming addition of over 120 local children, NOBT will present 8 performances at the Orpheum Theater for the upcoming holiday season. Come see this classic Christmas tale and experience the incredible talent that is New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s company of dancers, stunning sets and costumes, and the iconic score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. The holiday season isn’t complete without The Nutcracker, and NOBT’s production is not one to be missed! Tickets at tikcetmaster.com
12/15
* LGBTQ+ Chamber Holiday Party: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 6 – 9 p.m. We are thrilled to thank our host partner and Chamber Sponsor. The House of Blues Foundation Room for hosting us at the magnificent Parish Room for the occasion, as we toast to successes and lessons in the year passed and glance forward at the exciting year ahead.. Invite friends, family and your queer peers to join us for festive foods, libations and all the best of the season! (Allies are welcome, too, of course.). And the newly revamped culinary team in the kitchen at the House of Blues is guaranteed to wow your palate.. As always, the event is FREE for Chamber members in good standing. For the general public, tickets are only $20. The event includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres, small plates, beer and wine, with an amply stocked cash bar for cocktails, too.We will be offering some seriously fabulous gifting for your stockings as well with door prizes to please even ol’ Scrooge himself, including a complimentary membership to the House of Blues Foundation Room! Tickets at https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/holiday-party-2023-a-jingling-we-shall-go-487?fbclid=IwAR0OpHilseop-LLjAQF927cjRHb4t79lhP7D9ZcdLHilN5jdIeQp3R2sZ0A
* Christmas Party & Toy Drive: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash’s annual Christmas party & toy drive returns! Bring an unwrapped toy for a child in need at OLOL Children’s Hospital! 8-10p: Free cover with an unwrapped toy donation of $5+, Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres, Open Bar. Holiday performances at 9:30p. 10P 1/2 off cover with an unwrapped toy donation of $5+. Featuring performances starting at 11:30p with London Manchester & Mahogany Campbell
* Renegade Bears Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Miss Piggy’s Christmas Special: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Eureeka Presents: Miss Piggy’s Christmas Special Hosted by EUREEKA STARFISH; STARRING, IMANI NYE BLACK, VANESSA CARR KENNEDY, BETTE TITTLER, STEPHANIE NICOLE, WITH SPECIAL GUESTS PLAYING STATLER AND WALDORF ADIKUS AND TONY LEGGIO
* Lip Sync Assassin: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Show starts @ Midnight No Cover Charge. Hosted by: Lexis. 8 Contestants, but only 1 winner will take all! One entertainer will Lip Sync their way through 3 rounds of songs, consisting of 2 dance numbers and 1 ballad. The winner walks away with everything!
12/16
* Holiday Drag Brunch: Urban South Brewery; 1645 Tchoupitoulas St.; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. It’s the most fabulous time of the year! Get ready for the Holiday Drag Brunch at Urban South! Hosted by Kookie Baker and Jessica Champaign: Two fantastic queens will return to the taproom to once again sweep us off our feet with an incredible show! Bottomless Brunch Beverages: Choose from a selection of brunchy beers and seltzers for bottomless refills! Cash bar also available. Brunch Buffet by Urban Smash:. Indulge in a mouthwatering brunch spread from our on-site food truck, Urban Smash! Please note that this is a 21+ event. Tickets at https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Ffareharbor.com%2Fembeds%2Fbook%2Furbansouthbrewery%2Fitems%2F505490%2Fcalendar%2F2023%2F12%2F%3Fflow%3D216031%26full-items%3Dyes%26fbclid%3DIwAR1tO5j0-29HRiTjceJElew4HQ9dnlmNvgzWWfSsj1JARpffutJpy_v5szA&h=AT36-0svRyPCFf7lw9NZAK8MuDHNZGNU7tN2P3PbhnB6CfEsTF9g4wVvqvM0-IGswYpkIGM5i7sh1wVYqIERa_sYpHyD4QCFUzTCCOG8NzKwdj2irj6hXqxHtiKOES4jverUDlmTfNA
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* 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.
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m.Lieder and Lingerie is a live music opera burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians pushing the boundaries of Opera until she says her safe word. Do you need some titties with your ditties? Some schlongs with your songs? Then look no further than the opera strip-tease sensation, Lieder and Lingerie!! Tickets at eventuate.com and door.
* Miss Thing & Inferna’s Birthday Kiki Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating Miss Thing & Inferna’s Birthday! Non-stop party hits with DJ Affiliated all night long, with birthday performances by Miss Thing B. Savage & Inferna Icon!
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
12/17
* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent; 1507 Magazine St.; 7 p.m. Hotel Saint Vincent continues our series of Worship: A Monthly Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club. Expect an intimate and immersive show with featured performances full of mischief, surprise, and decadent delight. Come “Worship” with us every month. Sunday, July 16th, performers Include: Elle Dorado — Host and Queen of Burlesque, Hall of Fame Inductee from New Orleans, Miss Miranda — A captivating international fetish model, Simone Del Mar — The mesmerizing bronze beauty of Burlesque. Doors at 7 p.m. Show starts promptly at 8 p.m. We ask guests to please be respectful of performance timing and settle in early. Limited $25 general admission tickets are available; general admission tickets do not include food, beverages, or table seating. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Queens of Louisiana Tara Hole Royale’s Miss Icy Pageant: Brickyard South; 174 S. Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.; 8 – 11 p.m. There’s a new pageant in town . Early Registration ends December 10th! Contact me for more info or to join! Crown and Jewelry set, One year of paid bookings at Brickyard, One year of Brickyard Baddies cast membership, Cast photoshoot. A Tara Hole Royale Production in collaboration with Brickyard South and Queens of Louisiana
12/18 – 12/19
* The Nutcracker: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; 2 p.m. both days. Featuring the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Dennis Assaf! The ballet is directed by Kenneth Beck and choreographed by Kimberly Matulich-Beck with the Jefferson Ballet Theatre. This is JBT’s fourth annual collaboration with JPAS and its 16th annual Nutcracker production. Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/35874/production/1158354
12/18
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! But don’t be discouraged! You needn’t know much to play this game, bribe us for points, and get ready for the silliest, sexiest trivia show in town. We have prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
12/20
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are recommended (unless you are actively eating/drinking).
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 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!
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. A new theme every month, this 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
* An Evening with Gregory Porter: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 7:30 p.m. The show will feature a sampling of Gregory’s fan loved favorites, along with forthcoming album tracks to highlight the festive holiday period. Tickets available at saengernola.com/events/an-evening-with-gregory-porter/
* Oz Horrors for the Holidays Christmas Party: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. No cover for a toy with a pet in need, $10 cover otherwise. Complimentary cocktails and food followed by show by the Ladies of Oz.
12/21 – 12/30
* NOLA ChristmasFest 2023: Morial Convention Center: 1098 Convention Center Blvd.; 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. REAL ice skating, ice slides, Rides, Santa, fam fun. Presented by Coca-Cola. For more info or tickets, go to https://nolachristmasfest.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Giu-jCQn_M9bcgJnh8nV4DrAag3lLMWIg0taRe9eGq7f89dw5oH3Do7o
12/21
* A Very Sanderson Christmas: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with a touch of Sanderson magic! This in-person event promises a night filled with laughter, music, and joy. Immerse yourself in the enchanting atmosphere and experience the holiday spirit like never before. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable “Christmas”extravaganza!. Doors OPEN at 7:00pm, Show starts promptly at 7:30pm. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* A Mostly British Chrimussss Pantomime! Burlesque, Drag, & Live Music: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Lady Midnight & Stanley Roy, along with their super hot New Orleans friends, will be presenting a British Pantomime of: CINDERELLA. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at door
12/22 – 12/23
* Elf In Concert: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 12/22 – 7:00 p.m., 12/23 – 1 p.m. Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler and raised to adulthood among Santa’s elves. Unable to shake the feeling that he doesn’t fit in, the adult Buddy travels to New York, in full elf uniform, in search of his real father. This holiday season, relive this heartwarming holiday classic on a giant screen as every note of John Debney’s wonderful score is played live to picture in: Elf™ in Concert! Tickets available at saengernola.com/events/elf-in-concert/
* Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Experience the Venusian Nights in the heart of New Orleans! Join us for a night filled with mesmerizing performances and unforgettable moments. Expect glamor and camp to the umpteenth degree.Get ready to witness the most talented drag performers and burlesque artists as they dazzle the stage with their electrifying acts. 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. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
12/22
* Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Pajama Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash’s Annual Christmas Pajama party is back! Wear your pajamas to the bar and receive a free shot before 11p for 21+ Non-stop party hits all night long with themed performances starting at 10:30p
* Le Vampyre Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A deviously campy and deliciously sexy macabre Theater Show! $40 per person or $50 each for front row seating. Burlesque, Live Music, & Story Time with these Bloodthirsty Beauties! For Tickets Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com
* 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 glamor 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.
12/23
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* My Heart Belongs to Daddy: A Burlesque Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Join us for a night of the most sexy and bejeweled babes of the Big Easy as they show of their multidisciplinary talents and display the curves and skills that get them spoiled the way they do. Prepare to be dazzled as these babes strut their way across the stage. If you’re lucky, they may even land in your lap. Who knows? You may even get a peek of Daddy. Featuring Bella Blue and some of New Orleans brightest stars. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* 7th Annual Red Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the 7th Annual Red Party! Dress in Red and receive a free shot before 11p for 21+ A night of the hottest dance hits with RED themed performances starting at 11:30p!
* ONYX Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with ONYX social club at their beer bust social! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* How the Drag Queens Stole Christmas: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Twas the Night Before Christmas Eve and all through the house, not a creature was stirring. Except for one Drag Queen! And she needs YOUR help to SAVE CHRISTMAS! Come witness the unbelievable Tale of how 6 Drag Queens SAVED Christmas in this Holiday Cabaret! You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll sip hot cocoa in the front row! (if you get Front Row VIP)! Don’t forget your dollars to MAKE IT RAIN on these Drag Entertainers! Prettieboi.com or eventbrite,com for tickets!
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 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 theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Yet Another Christmas with the Avery – D’ville’s: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Show Starts @ Midnight. $10 Cover Charge. Featuring Performances by all of your favorite Avery’s and D’ville’s
12/24
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* A Queer Christmas Eve: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Join us for A Queer Christmas Eve, a festive celebration of love and diversity! Get ready to immerse yourself in a night filled with joy, laughter, and acceptance. Dress up in your most fabulous attire and let your true colors shine! Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or an ally, everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the holiday spirit together. We’ll have live music, burlesque, drag, and maybe even something else up our sleeves. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
12/25
* Christmas Potluck & Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6 p.m. Starts at 6pm. Bingo starts at 7pm. Sign up behind the bar.
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
12/27
* MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 7:30 p.m. The Ultimate Holiday Tradition! Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Grammy Award-winner Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! The show encompasses all of your favorite classic holiday songs with dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting and is a perfect night out to celebrate the season with the entire family! Tickets available at saengernola.com/events/mannheim-steamroller-christmas-by-chip-davis/
12/28
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Broadway meets vaudeville! Live singing, cabaret, sideshow, and MORE to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER soundtrack! With acts ranging from singers and dancers to drag and burlesque to fire eaters and sword swallowers, you won’t want to miss this monthly powerhouse of a performance!
* AVANT HARDE: Outré Cabaret & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Avant-garde, outrageous burlesque, drag & cabaret. Otherworldly delights & sensational sights. Wild & weird & cream of the riding crop. One night only. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
12/29
* Chaotic Good Time – Yuletide Fairytale: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through performances from burlesque, drag and variety stars paired with storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. Created by Xena Zeit-Geist with different stories, casts, characters and outcomes each month! VIP admits for table booth seating closer to the stage & VIP guests get to help decide a key element of the show’s finale. ALL VIP TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED TOGETHER UNDER THE SAME NAME TO BE SEATED TOGETHER. Doors at 7p/Show at 7:30p Tickets $20 for General Admission VIP Tickets $35 per person + Get to help decide how the show ends VIP Deluxe Adventurer’s Package $50 per person for VIP seating + get to help decide how the show ends + free photo op + Chaotic Good Time sticker.l Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* New Year New Meat Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. New Year, New Meat Night. Contest Starts at Midnight. No Cover Charge. $100 Cash Prize. Hosted by: Tara Shay Montgomery
12/30
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 4 & 8 p.m. Tickets available at saengernola.com/events/nutcracker/ The beloved family tradition is back: NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet! Gather your loved ones for the warm-glow-nostalgia of America’s favorite Christmas celebration. Experience the extraordinary international cast and Ukrainian Principal Artists performing at the peak of classical European Ballet. Be transported by the magic of jaw-dropping acrobatics, larger than life puppets and stunning hand-crafted sets and costumes.
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City! Splash’s Saturday Night Remix! Featuring the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes by DJ Ruff with performances by Demetria Cherry & Sasha Black
* New Year New Queer: The End of an Error: The Domino; 3044 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. Have you ever dreamed of being at home in your favorite sweatpants when the new year strikes, but FOMO prevents you from making your dream come true? Well friends, this year you can truly HAVE IT ALL!!!! Join us at the domino on saturday, december 30 from 10pm-2am to ring in the new year 24 hours early! DJ set by Warm Advice; cocktail specials! $10 suggested donation at the door, no one turned away for lack of funds!
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Turnabout Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. TurnAbout Show Night. A fundraiser benefiting Gulf Coast Pride “Where the men become ladies, and the ladies become men”, Show starts at Midnight. $10 Cover Charge
12/31
* New Year’s Eve Ball: 80’s Iconic Videos: Mobile Civic Center; 401 Civic Center Dr., Mobile Al. 8 p.m. Order of Pan’s annual New Years eve ball. Honoring Queen Champagne XI and Pan Christopher XI. Tickets are available for $75 a piece. Must be 21 to enter with valid ID. Costume de Rigueur and floor length gowns required. Doors close at 9:15pm for our tableau at 9:30. Tickets at tickettailor.com/events/orderofpan1/891178?fbclid=IwAR3afs60CQ-EizhCYXVv28J046Zhu0Niu2kQrdQaWD2VWSCjA8GH48B4ckw
* New Year’s Eve Glitter & Glam Ball: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come ring in the new year at the hottest dance party in the capital city! Splash Presents: The New Year’s Eve Glitter & Glam Ball Dress in Glitter & Glam to receive a free shot before 11p Featuring celebration performances starting at 11:15p. A balloon drop with prizes. A complimentary champagne toast at midnight! On Stage countdown!
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 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
* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:30 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Sparkling showgirls performing in gorgeous gowns, then see them strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dancer in one wild, unforgettable experience. Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com
