Welcome to 2022 and Mardi Gras season in New Orleans. The entire month of February is Carnival time as we work our way to Mardi Gras Day on March 1. Here are just some of the hot happenings in February to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway; Rainbow Plaza by on Norman C. Francis Pkwy.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. $15 cover – drag, burlesque, vaudeville.
Tuesday:
Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
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.
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.
Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
Wednesday:
Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
Terri-oke; 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.
Queen’s Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose form over 30,000 songs.
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Thursday Movie Night: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m.Hang out and enjoy a great movie, $2 domestic beers, trulys and well drinks.
Blackout Bingo: Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 9 – 11 p.m. Four rounds of Bingo that ends with Blackout!
Clay’s Karao-Kiki: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come out on Thursdays Nights for “Clay’s Karao-KiKi “ hosted by the charming and talented Clay.
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.
Friday:
Trixie Minx’s 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
Bayou Blues Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m.
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)! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
Saturday:
Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Sage Coffee Talk not happening on 9/4) A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)), and we will send you details on how to join.
Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
Sunday
Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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.
Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
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.
Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
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 7p. 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
Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – 3 a.m. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendanfor Sing-A-Long Sundays.
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.
Karaoke @ Rawhide: Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 9 – midnight.Come out and sing with great hosts.
Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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Parade Schedule:
Saturday, Feb. 5: Krewe of Chewbacchus (7 p.m. Marigny)
Friday, Feb. 11: Krewe Boheme (7 p.m. French Quarter)
Saturday, Feb. 12:
Krewe of Bilge Boat Parade (12:00 p.m. Slidell)
Krewe of Poseidon (6 p.m. Slidell)
Krewe du Vieux (6:30 p.m. French Quarter)
Krewedelusion (7:15 p.m. French Quarter)
Sunday, Feb. 13:
‘tit Rex (4:30 p.m. New Orleans)
Pearl River Lion’s Club Parade (1:00 p.m. Pearl River)
Friday, Feb. 18:
Krewe of Cleopatra (6 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Oshun (6 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Hercules (6 p.m. Houma)
Krewe of Excalibur (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Krewe of Symphony (follows Excalibur)
Krewe of Eve (7 p.m. Mandeville)
Krewe of ALLA (7:30 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, Feb. 19:
Mystic Knights of Adonis (11:45 a.m. West Bank)
Krewe of Push Mow (12 p.m. Abita Springs)
Krewe of Pontchartrain (1 p.m. Uptown)
Knights of Nemesis (1 p.m. Chalmette)
Krewe of Tchefuncte Boat Parade (1.p.m. Madisonville)
Krewe of Choctaw (2 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Freret (3 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Mad Hatters (5 p.m. Metairie)
Knights of Sparta (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Olympia (6 p.m. Covington)
Krewe of Aquarius (6 p.m. Houma)
Krewe of Pygmalion (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Centurions (6:30 p.m. Metairie)
Krewe of Titans (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
Sunday, Feb. 20:
Krewe of Femme Fatal (11 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Carrollton (12 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Shaka (12:30 p.m. Thibodaux)
Krewe of King Arthur (1 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Dionysus (1 p.m. Slidell)
Krewe of Hyacinthians (2 p.m. Houma)
Krewe of Ambrosia (2 p.m. Thibodaux)
Mystic Krewe of Barkus (2 p.m. French Quarter)
Krewe of Atlas (4 p.m. Metairie)
Tuesday, Feb. 22: The Culinary Queens of New Orleans Parade (6:00 p.m. Marrero)
Wednesday, Feb. 23:
Mystic Krewe of Druids (6:15 p.m. Uptown)
Mystic Krewe of Nyx (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Thursday, Feb. 24:
Knights of Babylon (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
Knights of Chaos (6 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Muses (6:45 p.m. Uptown)
Friday, Feb. 25:
Knights of Hermes (5:30 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Selene (6:30 p.m. Slidell)
Le Krewe D’Etat (6:30 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Aphrodite (6:30 p.m. Houma)
Krewe of Morpheus (7 p.m. Uptown)
Saturday, Feb. 26:
Krewe of NOMTOC (10:45 a.m. West Bank)
Krewe of Iris (11 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Tucks (12 p.m. Uptown)
Tohwahpahsah (12 p.m. Reserve)
MCCA XLII (1 p.m. Bogalusa)
Krewe of Endymion (4:15 p.m. Mid-City)
Krewe of Isis (6 p.m. Kenner)
Krewe of Mardi Gras (6 p.m. Houma)
Sunday, Feb. 27:
Krewe of Okeanos (11 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe Du Monde (11 a.m. LaPlace)
Krewe of Mid-City (11:45 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Thoth (12 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Terreanians (12:30 p.m. Houma)
Krewe of Cleophas (12:30 p.m. Thibodaux)
Krewe of Athena (5:30 p.m. Metairie)
Krewe of Bacchus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
Monday, Feb. 28:
Krewe of Red Beans (2 p.m. Marigny)
Krewe of Dead Beans (2 p.m. Mid-City)
Krewe of Proteus (5:15 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Orpheus (6 p.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Cleopatra (6:30 p.m. Houma)
Tuesday, March 1:
Zulu (8 a.m. Uptown)
Rex (10 a.m. Uptown)
Krewe of Argus (10 a.m. Metairie)
Elks Trucks (Follows Argus in Metairie)
Jefferson Trucks (Follows Elks in Metairie)
Covington Lions Club (10 a.m. Covington)
Krewe of Houmas (1 p.m. Houma)
Krewe of Ghana (1 p.m. in Thibodaux)
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2/1
New Orleans Chamber Players’ ‘How Graceful Some Things Are’: Marigny Opera House; 725 St. Ferdinand St.; 7:30 p.m. Doors at 7:30PM, Music at 7:30PM; Suggested Donation: $20 GA / $10 Student, Senior, Etc.
Last Resort: A Postmodern Jukebox Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. In 2009 a little known pianist and composer by the name of Scott Bradley began releasing videos on his YouTube Channel, these videos showcased modern music in the style of early 20th century music genres, such as Jazz and Ragtime. In 2011 this musical collective of Bradley and his frequent collaborators became known as PostModern Jukebox. PostModern Jukebox has amassed millions of views, subscribers, and music streams. Scott Bradley may not have known this but this gave rise to much of his music being used by burlesque performers able to combine modern music with a neo-classical style of burlesque. Here we now pay tribute to this contribution. Starring: Nicki Nicolai, Vivacious Miss Audacious, Jeez Loueez, Anjle, Ariana Amor, Maxxx Lovewell, Kiki Kinx and Bridget Tunnel. Doors: 10:00 PM, Show: 10:30 PM. GA: $20, VIP: $30. Mask and proof of vaccination required. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
2/2 – 2/12
Stupid Fucking Bird: University of New Orleans Department of Film and Theatre Robert E. Nims Theatre: 2000 Lakeshore Dr.; Start Time 7:30 p.m. except 2/6 – 2:00 p.m. Tickets available at www.eventbrite.com. Stupid Fucking Bird will fuel your own pursuit of happiness through laughter, tears, and the joy of live theatre!
2/2
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
Esoterotica Syn-Aesthetic: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 – 11 p.m.
There is a special sensuality to a lover whose name tastes like pear, or whose voice sounds like purple. At this show, Esoterotica’s provocateurs will translate their memories of people across the senses, summoning a stimulating evening of synesthetic erotica. $5 at the Door
Flight Attendant (TN) / Dana Ives / Emin3minem: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. Bernard Ave.; 9 p.m. SUPPORT TOURING ACTS & LOCAL MUSIC – Flight Attendant ( From Nashville), Dana Ives (NOLA), EMIN3MINEM (NOLA). SHOW STARTS AT 9, DOORS AT 8. Flight Attendant is on tour currently! And this event will be the tour kick off for DANA IVES!
MILKBONE: A Gay Leather Puppy Pageant: Rawhide 2010; 740 Burgundy St.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. FREE MONTHLY best in show style gay leather puppy pageant to see who will be crowned “The Ultimate Good Boy 2022” at the Bow-wow Ball. Pups will be judged in several fun and sexy categories, with a 3 min talent portion. All Pups keep tips from their performance & Winning Pup will receive a cash prize, professional photos for “The Good Boy of December 2022” for MILKBONE calendar (as well as a copy), treats & an entry into the finale for the Bow-Wow Ball 2022. Pup themed drinks, discounts for pups in gear & a leather pop up shop by @rapscallion leather craft. After the show we hit the lights and all try to find a place to bury a bone or two. Clothing Check Available. Hosted by Pup Ryder
2/3
Thursday Night Fabulous with Seth Robichaux: Comedy House New Orleans; 609 Fulton St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Thursday Night Fabulous is a cabaret-style comedy variety show hosted by Seth Robichaux featuring a curated cast of comedians. Seth Robichaux is an actor, singer, comedian, impersonator, and songwriter. An all-around entertainer, Seth has been performing since the age of thirteen. Since 2013, he has performed in over two dozen stage productions. For the last 3 years, Seth has produced and performed his one-man variety show “Experience The Fabulousity” weekly at The Ugly Dog Saloon. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Billie Eilish: Happier Than Ever, The World Tour: Smoothie King Center; 1501 Dave Dixon Dr; 7:30 p.m. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketsales.com/billie-eilish-tickets-smoothie-king-center/event/3624373.
The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. VIP includes reserved seating, a champagne cocktail and a digital album from the band. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Prettie Boi: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. WELCOME to the Prettie Boi Showcase!Enjoy our fantastical world of Burlesque, Drag & Performance Art!Experience the Magic at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret featuring world traveling showgirls & spellbinding binding performance artists! $20 GA; $40 VIP for Preferred Seating!. RSVP REQUIRED! Prettieboishowcase@gmail.com; www.Prettieboi.com.
2/4 – 2/13
Fly: Jefferson Performing Arts Society; 6400 Airline Dr.; Fri and Sat – 7:30 p.m. Sun 2 p.m. This 2009 play tells the stories of four of the approximately 1,000 black airmen trained in Tuskegee, Alabama, to serve in World War II as part of the 332nd Fighter Group of the United States Army Air Forces. Set primarily in the summer of 1943, the show depicts the training of the men before they go to combat and uses their experiences as a reference point for other African American trials and triumphs. Marching drills and other military ceremonies, documentary imagery, and tap-dancing fill the play with perpetual motion. For tickets, go to www.jpas.org.
2/4
First Friday at NOMA: New Orleans Museum of Art; 1 Collins Diboll Circle; 6 – 10 p.m. The museum is open late night for an evening packed with musical performances, gallery tours, special pop-ups, and a full bar. This month’s line-up is Musical performance by Lilli Lewis, Gallery tours of “NEW at NOMA: Recent Acquisitions in Contemporary Art”, An exclusive sneak peek at Steve Lands’s upcoming “Rearranging the Planets”, Food from Original Thought Market And a full bar from Café NOMA. $25 General Admission | $15 for Members. For tickets, go to my.noma.org/2053/2421.
The Hookahs (Band) @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Live at Androgyny!!! The Hookahs!!! Doors open at 8PM Performance at 9 P.M. Cover $6 First Beer Free
NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with NOLA Pups and Handlers club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight. Every Friday in May, NOBLE will be joining us with their amazing BBQ plates.
February Birthday Bash 2022: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Birthday Bash! Birthdays during the month receive a voucher for a $25 gift card to use the Month of their birthday & a complimentary bottle of champagne (21&up). Also featuring birthday performances by Aariyah Sinclaire & Nakita London with Special guest Laxus Chantal
Favela Femme: Favela Chic; 525 Frenchmen St.; 10 p,.m. Come out on the First and Third Friday of every month to witness Favela Femme. No cover! You don’t want to miss it!
VarieTease!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. VarieTease is everything you’re looking to find in New Orleans all in one show! We’ve got burlesque, drag, comedy, music, and sideshow! Tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
2/5
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.
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Mystic Krewe of Amon Ra Ball LVII: Captain Amon-Ra LVII and The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra invite you to join us for our 57th Annual Ball “Tell Me A Story”. Formal attire is required: floor length gowns and tuxedos. Doors open at 7:00 PM; The tableau begins at 8:00 PM.. You can purchase a table (10 seats) or individual tickets. Tickets and table assignments will be available at will-call. Transportation tickets available with Buses courtesy of Louisiana Motor Coach. The first trip for the bus will be at 5:45 PM and the second trip for the bus will be at 6:45 PM. Round trip to and from the Corner Pocket and Grand Pre’s in the French Quarter. Tickets available through this event and at www.eventbrite.com.
Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans – Bal Masque – Apollo Gets a Clue: Hotel Monteleone; 214 Royal St.; 7 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans returned in 2020 after three decades out of the limelight with the celebration of its Resurrection Bal Masque and the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo ball. We will be returning to the “scene of the crime” where both the first Apollo ball and the Resurrection Bal Masque were held – the luxurious Hotel Monteleone in the French Quarter. Join us for a three-course meal and a tableau where everyone participates in determining who committed the heinous crime. King and Queen Apollo New Orleans XVIII Dr. Rick Cain and John Bertrand will reign over the event, and King and Queen Apollo New Orleans XIX Tom Merrill and Andrea Sabillon Halsted may just surprise you as they make their triumphant debut on stage. Doors open for cocktail hour at 7 p.m., followed by seated dinner (with music/entertainment) at 8 p.m. and the tableau at 9 p.m. You don’t want to miss this elegant, interactive and intimate event! ATTIRE – Full formal. Tux or evening gown required for entry. Go to www.eventbrite.com for tickets.
The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. VIP includes reserved seating, a champagne cocktail and a digital album from the band. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
AceMo and Moma Ready (AceMoMa): Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. Bernard Ave.; 9 p.m. – 4 a.m. CLUB PANG3A PRESENTS : AceMo, Moma Ready (AceMoMa) DOORS:8PM SET TIME: 10 -12 Kush.trim 12-4 AceMo, Moma Ready (AceMoMa); $20. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes! Featuring Performances by Santana A. Savage & Paula Foxx Royale.
Ladies of Bolt take over Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come party with the Ladies of Bolt! A night of electrifying entertainment form Kenli Andrews, Santana Savage, and Roxie C Black! $6 Cover
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.
TEAZED!: The Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. From the producer of The Van Ella Bordella comes an immersive experience that would make Bret Michaels blush! The retro pop up “nightclub” event of our wet and wildest fantasies, gets out of our dreams and into The Allways Lounge, for a simply irresistible night of Girls Girls Girls (and all your favorite 80’s ladies, theydies, queerdos, and himbos). Prepare your trashiest, truck stop-iest, glam rock-iest 80s lewk. We are bringing you the sleaziest teases and the most bitching tunes from an all star cast of totally radical mega babes. Get ready for a raunchy, fun, outrageous night of ridiculous shenanigans. Go to www.eventbrite.com for tickets.
2/6
Bywater Bakery King Cake Festival Benefiting the New Orleans Musicians Clinic: Bywater Bakery; 3624 Dauphine St.; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. A fundraiser for the Musician’s Clinic’s Making Groceries initiative, there will be live performances, food, drinks, and of course, king cakes. Performances by Deacon John, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, John Boutte, Herlin Riley, Sunpie Barns, Soul Brass Band, David Torkanowski, Josh Paxton Washboard Chaz… and many more special guests.Bywater Bakery has proudly donated weekly fresh baked bread and seasonal treats for the New Orleans Musician’s Clinic’s Makin’ Groceries program.
Masquerading with the Queens Drag Brunch: Stonebridge Country Club; 1500 Stonebridge Drive; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mardi Gras Masquerade Drag Brunch Featuring Tiffany Alexander, Aubrey Synclaire, & Starr Alexander. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Bingo with the Big Easy Sisters: Second Line Brewing; 433 N. Bernadotte St.; 6 – 8 p.m. We’re so excited to once again welcome the BIG EASY SISTERS OF PERPETUAL INDULGENCE to Second Line, for another fun night of BINGO! The deets: Food from Frytastic (burgers + loaded fries); Beer and merch prizes for each round’s winner (4-5 rounds depending on time); MARDI GRAS THEMED COSTUME CONTEST with prize TBD; $10 initial buy in gets you one free draft beer and 10 bingo cards; And best of all, all proceeds from the sale of bingo cards go to a good cause! In addition to their goal of promulgating universal joy and expiating stigmatic guilt, The Big Easy Sisters raise money for underfunded charities in our community. Dress in your Mardi Gras best and get here early for a good spot, some delicious beer, and tasty food before the games start!
2/9
Juno’s Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. New Orleans’ Only all Black monthly Cabaret show! Showcasing the best Burlesque, Drag and Variety in New Orleans! Join them in the Twilight theater as we get sexy for Juno’s cabaret! Featuring a rotating cast of these amazing local Artists: Mz Juno, Jeez Loueez, Synnamin vixen, Laveau Contraire, Queen Quan, and MORE! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
2/10 – 2/20
Frozen: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St. Frozen features songs from the original Oscar-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers. Filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets & costumes, and powerhouse performances, Frozen is everything you want in a musical. For tickets, go to www.saengernola.com/shows/disney’s-frozen. Days and times: Thursday, February 10 at 7:30 PM; Friday, February 11 at 8 PM; Saturday, February 12 at 2 PM and 8 PM ; Sunday, February 13 at 1 PM (ASL Performance) and 6:30 PM; Tuesday, February 15 at 7:30 PM; Wednesday, February 16 at 7:30 PM; Thursday, February 17 at 7:30 PM; Friday, February 18 at 8 PM; Saturday, February 19 at 2 PM and 8 PM; Sunday, February 20 at 1 PM and 6:30 PMSaturday, February 12 at 2 PM and 8 PM
2/10
Queen!: St. George’s Episcopal Church; 4600 St. Charles Ave; 7 – 9 p.m. Join the Electric Yat Quartet for an evening of music in an intimate setting, beautiful surroundings, and amazing acoustics inside Historic St. George’s Church. BYOB (beverages & glasses/cups); Masks & proof of vaccine required. Tickets: Table Seating: $30 per guest, General Admission/Pews: $20 per guest. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Feys Gone Wild: An Immersive High Fantasy Cabaret Experience: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Experience Feys Gone Wild: An Immersive High Fantasy Cabaret Experience! Spend the evening in the Allways Lounge, transformed into the Smiling Siren, a queer cabaret & inn known for its risqué entertainment. Each performer will do hourly stage sets as well as interact with guests on the floor as original characters. Combining the art of the striptease with roleplaying, improv, circus, sideshow, and other incredible skills, our performers are sure to enthrall you at this unique immersive event! Featuring 20 of New Orleans’ most incredible entertainers all as original characters with unique backstories and special skills. Go to www.eventbrite.com for tickets.
2/11
Strange Daisy Presents The Love Boat 2: Return to V Day: The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; 5 p.m. We gather to say a massive thank you to Strange Daisy Records & family for the FIVE YEARS of love & support they’ve provided to artists in our community. Bring your beautiful self to lounge in the heated pool, grab a drink, buy a record. 3 bands & DJ Faeriegothmother spinning all evening. Tickets are $12 in advance / $15 at door.
40th Annual Order of Osiris Ball: Arthur R Outlaw Mobile Convention Center; 1 S. Water St.; 7 p.m. Come join us as we finally get to celebrate our 40th Annual Order of Osiris Ball: Best Friends & Sidekicks!! Doors open at 7:45pm and close promptly at 8:45pm. Tableau starts at 9:00pm. Tickets $70 each. DFopr more information or tickets, go to www.orderofosiris.com/
Greetings, from Queer Mountain: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Each month we hold a queer storytelling show with amazing and fabulous storytellers. Doors at 6:30, show at 7 pm. Tickets are $10. If you wish to save on fees you can pay via Venmo @GFQMNola. Email amandagcomedy@gmail.com with any questions!
The Born Ready Band @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. – midnight. Live at Androgyny – The Born Ready Band. Cover $6.
Lords of Leather Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras Krewe at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
Valentine’s Dance: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash Presents the Valentine’s Dance! Join us pre-valentine’s and dance the night away! Featuring a matching couples contest! Non stop dance music with performances by MissThing B. Savage & Mahogany Campbell with spotlight guest K.T.Hype!
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.
Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
Secret Handshake Presents: AMADEEZY: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. Bernard Ave.; 10 p.m. Secret handshake presents : AMADEEZY. We are beyond excited to be hosting one of our favorite artists and a staple in the underground electronic scene AMADEEZY aka bass boss! with support from two of the heaviest hitters in Nola – Tristan Dufrene (Subject Matter), Chemikal. (Kidd Love / Data Science Recordings). Presale link: https://checkout.square.site/buy/5LNXKU4R3L6DJIXMU5XHNTB4
2/12
NOLA Gaymers Party – February: LGBT Community Center of New Orleans; 2727 S. Broad Ave.; 2 – 6 p.m. LGBTQ GAMERS OF THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS REGION – COME OUT!Join us at the LGBT Community Center to socialize, game and generally geek out! We will have board games, party games, card games, and snacks to share! We strongly encourage you to bring your own favorite games as well. Donations of $3 or more towards future Gaymer events will be split with the LGBT center. +1 Gaming will be our sponsor again and those who donate will be entered into a drawing to win a prize from their store! VAX & MASK required
ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. – 1;30 a.m. ShowNight with Mercedes E LoReal, Shaun Kennedy, Deelishus Dynamics, , and Mahogany Campbell. Cover $6
GrrlSpot | Qrewe | 2022: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; 9 p.m. Let’s after-party for the Krewe Du Vieux Parade at Crossing! Bring your parade treasures and we’ll bring gos-gos, DJs, and cheap drinks from 9PM until
Madame Vic’s Elysian Follies Burlesque: Madame Vic’s; 1500 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m.Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: Madame Vic’s Elysian Follies Burlesque. Enjoy an intimate cabaret experience starring exquisite showgirls, burlesque chanteuses and a touch of daring drag, conjuring the underground speakeasies of Weimar Berlin in this decadent floor show, tucked away in the Faubourg Marigny of New Orleans. NO COVER. Limited capacity, RSVP REQUIRED 9pm doors, 9:30pm show. tickets@missaudacious.com
Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. 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 from 7- 10 p.m.
The Star Wars Dance Party Part XII: KDV Edition: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 8 p.m. Following a one year hiatus, The Star Wars Dance Party returns for its 12th edition on Krewe Du Vieux! Sci-fi attire encouraged. Intergalactic hits spun by Eugene Oubliette, Evil Rudy, Fayard Schadenfreude, Sexx-Ed, Sneauxball. Bar Opens at 8. Intergalactic DJs from 9 to LATE. NO COVER
Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes. Featuring Performances by London Manchester & Connie Hung.
Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Ticket prices are $15 – $20. The queer quantuese is back to curate another cool cabaret filled with fun and delight.
2/13
Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
2/14
ROMANCE!: St. George’s Episcopal Church; 4600 St. Charles Ave; 7 – 9 p.m. Join the Electric Yat Quartet for an evening of music in an intimate setting, beautiful surroundings, and amazing acoustics inside Historic St. George’s Church. BYOB (beverages & glasses/cups); Masks & proof of vaccine required. Tickets: Table Seating: $30 per guest, General Admission/Pews: $20 per guest. Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
2/16
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober NOLA – Mardi Gras Edition: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 Saint Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Happy Mardi Gras! This month’s show has a WILD carnival twist. We’re ditching Team Sober and bringing back Team Mardi Gras (they’ll be on shrooms)! Hosted by Isaac Kozell, Stoned vs Drunk vs Sober is a stand-up comedy competition featuring three teams of comics that try to answer the question, “What if comics got stoned, drunk, or sober then gave it their best as they perform on the edge?*” Comedians will perform their stand-up sets and the winning team will be voted on by the audience. 1 Stage, 3 States of Consciousness – Choose vicely! Doors at 7, show at 8. $4.20 advance, $8 at the door
Esoterotica Lust & Other Sins: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 – 11 p.m. How do you define sin in your world? As we construct our own lives, and our own boundaries, and expressions of pleasure, we redefine sin and whether it defines us. Do you have something ‘sinful’ to share? We love new voices. Email Us to submit your original erotica or learn more at info@esoterotica.com. $5 at the Door.
2/18 – 2/20
And The Ball And All: Rivertown Theater; 325 Minor Street; 2/18 and 2/19 – 7:30 p.m. 2/20 – 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. This classic Ricky Graham comedy is keeping Who Dats in the spirit of carnival! The Yatty ladies of the Krewe Of Terpsichore will be gossiping as only New Orleans ladies can and fighting over their krewe’s ball and float themes. For tickets, go to www.rivertowntheaters.com.
2/18
Renegade Beers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
Candyland Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash Presents the Candyland Dance Party! A night of non-stop dance music with themed Candyland performances! Wear candyland theme and receive a free shot on us before 11p! Featuring non stop dance music with performances by Aariyah Sinclaire, Koko Valentine, & spotlight guest Jaclyn Hyde
Favela Femme: Favela Chic; 525 Frenchmen St.; 10 p,.m. Come out on the First and Third Friday of every month to witness Favela Femme. No cover! You don’t want to miss it!
Roll for Seduction: Live-Action Interactive Burlesque RPG – Love & Lust: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 1;30 a.m. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ premiere nerdlesque troupe is back on stage at The Allways Lounge for “Roll for Seduction: The Burlesque Adventure Where You Decide What Happens”. Join us for an evening of interactive RPG-inspired magic as Xena Zeit-Geist crafts an enchanting adventure story which your decisions will decide the outcome of featuring original fantasy characters and burlesque performanced created by some of New Orleans’ most talented burlesque stars, including The Great Dane, Ariana Amour, Anjle and Juno, with crew Ash Wednesday, Sin and Velma Blair! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
2/19
Jockstrap Lube Wrestling:The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; Midnight – 2 a.m. 8 bodies enter 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 are available at www.eventbrite.com.
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.
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
Petronius 60th Ball Masque “Museums of the World”: Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center; 8245 W Judge Perez Dr.; 7 p.m. Join the krewe for their 60th King and Queen, and make history. The Krewe will take you on an amazing adventure through some of the worlds greatest museums. For tickets, go to www.kreweofpetronius.net/events.html.
Gender BeNt, EXPOSED: Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave. 9 p.m. – midnight. Bar Redux & Gender BeNT Present All Drag Is Valid: EXPOSED! We are back with an all-new line up of drag representation. In honor of this most festive time (Mardi Gras) we are exposing all those rarely seen things, to stimulate your senses. From flesh to fraud, we are shedding light on that which is often hidden. Cover $10, Outdoor show on back patio.
The 19th Annual Not So Super Super Hero Party: Hi-Ho Lounge; 9 p.m. Your annual reminder that everyone has a superpower. That is right folks, the Not So Super Super Hero Party returns. Music: Mike Dillon and Punkadelick featuring Jermal Watson, Brian Haas and Chris Senac Soul brass band, The natural light all stars. $15 Cover. NO PEDESTRIANS COME AS YOUR ALTER EGO
Knights D’Orleans Monthly Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Knights d’Orleans at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Capital City’s #1 Saturday Night Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Dance, Hip Hop, Trap, & Pop remixes. Featuring Performances by London Manchester & Lady D Andrews.
KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! $25 general admission, $35 VIP seating available. RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com.
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.
2/21
Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! There will be prizes for the winning team. Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made). For tickets go to www.eventbrite.com.
2/22
Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor : The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Enjoy award winning talent and explosive entertainment featuring burlesque bombshells performing to epic jams. Savor every minute of this longform extravaganza starring world renowned favorites at New Orleans favorite cabaret.Tickets are available at www.eventbrite.com.
2/25
Friday Night Before Mardi Gras: The Return: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Belle Reve New Orleans welcomes you on Friday, February 25, 2022 to Friday Night Before Mardi Gras: The Return. Please join us as we once again raise funds for the future Belle Reve Center and our mission of providing LGBTQ-affirming, affordable housing for seniors in Orleans Parish. This year’s event promises to be one to remember, celebrating “The Return” of the historical event which, for so many years, has raised funds for local organizations providing services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The evening will be filled with music, dancing, entertainment and pure revelry. Costumes… historical figures and celebrities from the past… are recommended and encouraged, or formal attire. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Krewe of Armeinius The Infamy Ball LIII: Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center; 8245 W Judge Perez Dr.; 7 p.m. Bal Masque LIII- Infamy. Join the “ladies” of the OPP in their rendition of the cellblock tango. Join us at the Sigur Center for an exciting evening of murderesses, tramps and thieves in the highly anticipated return of The Krewe of Armeinius. For tickets, go to https://armeinius.ticketleap.com.
Mardi Gras Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash Presents a night of Carnival!Splash’s Mardi Gras Party 2022! Wear Mardi Gras Costumes and receive a free shot on us before 11p! Featuring non stop dance music with themed performances by Missthing B. Savage, Ivy Dripp, & spotlight Guest Roslynn Blanc!
Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
2/26
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Abba Mania: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 9 p.m. Come out to enjoy the ultimate Abba tribute band. For tickets, go to www.livenation.com.
ShowNight @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. – 1;30 a.m. ShowNight with Kameron Black, Estara Knowles Katz, Infinity, and Love Latonia!. Cover $6.
DAD’S BALL II: Once Upon A Time – New Orleans – Mardi Gras: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. 2nd Annual Dad’s Ball Masque 2022. Dad’s Ball is a Mardi Gras event born out of the collaboration between local queer nightlife collectives. It’s our mission to bring communities together to create a new tradition that builds upon the magic of historic Mardi Gras balls, while harnessing the wild energy and debauchery that characterizes the queer New Orleans underworld. Dad’s Ball is a celebration of the principles of art, music, and pleasure. This year, Dad’s Ball II goes “Into the Woods” to put our signature fetish twist on your favorite fairy tales. Put on your little red sensory deprivation hood and climb dad’s beanstalk in search of princess charming. Or just party with three little pigs and live happily ever after. For tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com.
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.
Pink Party 2022: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash Presents the 19th Annual Pink Party! Join us after the Spanish Town Parade and dress in pink to dance the night away! Wear pink and receive a free shot on us before 11p! Featuring non stop dance music with performances by Santana A. Savage & Nakita London!
PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. PokéDrag is a Pokémon themed party at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret. Come dressed as your favorite Pokémon and get “caught” by one of our PokéDrag Trainers! Pokemon will compete in three categories: A Lipsync Battle Royale, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! The winning Pokémon and their trainers will receive Pokémon themed prize packages! Doors at 10:30pm | Show at 11pm | $10 Presale at www.eventbrite.com or $15 at Door
2/27
Lords of Leather Bal Masque XXXIX – 2022: The Oddball: John A. Alario Sr. Event Center; 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego; 7 – 9:30 p.m. After a year hiatus, The Mystic Mardi Gras Krewe of the Lords of Leather present Bal Masque XXXIX – 2022: The Oddball. Honoring the end of the Reign of Lord King XXXVII & Regent Lord King XXXVIII CHUCK COLEMAN and Lord Consort XXXVII & Regent Lord Consort XXXVIII ED AZEMUS, and welcoming our new Royalty, Lord King-Elect XXXIX KEVIN “JACK” HASSON and Lord Consort-Elect XXXIX ERIC BURCH. Doors Open at 7:00pm; Tableau Begins at 8:00pm SHARP. Full Leather Attire, Black Tie, Floor Length Gowns, or Mardi Gras Costumes. Tickets Required. Cash Bar.. Proof of Vaccination and Masks may be required for entry. Tickets may be purchased online at http://mystic-krewe-of-lords-of-leather.ticketleap.com
She’s A Woman Starring Miz Cracker: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 7 p.m. Aaaaaaaand… Crack-tion! After a wild ride on All-Stars 5, Miz Cracker’s brand new drag extravaganza has it all — standup, music, slapstick, and jump splits! Giving audiences a glimpse into Miz Cracker’s world after All-Stars, “She’s A Woman” tells the story of her journey from self-doubt to self-confidence and the ridiculous characters and calamities she found along the way. Experience the comedic world of Miz Cracker through never-before-seen videos and untold stories. For tickets, go to www.livenation.com.
Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
3/1
Bourbon Street Awards: Corner of St. Ann and Dauphine Streets; 12 p.m. This annual event called “the most famous drag-queen contest in America” happens on Mardi Gras day in front of Good Friends Bar. Dozens of participants in flamboyant costumes compete for top honors. Categories include Best Drag, Best Leather, Best Group, and Best of Show. First, Second, and Third place prizes will be awarded in each category. The 2022 Bourbon Street Awards, hosted by Varla Jean Merman and Fatsy Cline, start at 12 p.m. on the corner of St. Ann and Dauphine Streets.
