Happy Carnival Season and all the fun happenings that go with this special holiday until March 4! From Gay Carnival Balls to parades, burlesque and drag shows as well as theatrical experiences and naughty nighttime fun, New Orleans and its surroundings has so much to offer. Here are just some of the hot events in February. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
* NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 7 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4:00pm at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 4:00, 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. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
* Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Monday night.
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
* Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Le Cabaret; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Le CaBARet. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is 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 New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
* Dance Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 6 p.m. Dance Cardio is a low impact dance cardio workout for active adults aging actively, set to high energy hip-hop, rock, R&B, blues and funk.
* Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 –midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
* No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8pm–midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Men At The Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join the Four for an evening of gogo dancing!
* Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
* Drink & Drown: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9pm–midnight. Drink & Drown every Wednesday from 9pm – Midnight $15 all you can drink; Well single pour liquor drinks and Domestic beers 21+ to enter. Come sing your heart out.
* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Queen’s Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10pm–midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
* Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose 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 courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com .
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Oz Strip Off: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
* Clay’s KaraoKiki; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10pm–midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Clay Donadlson starting at 10 p.m.
* So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.
Friday:
* Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Flamingo Night: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Tiffany Alexander hosts a night of crazy fun and games.
* 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.
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11p.m. Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show in the Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too).
* Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by Miss Thing.
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9pm– midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11p.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. Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips. 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.
* 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.
* Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GOGOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!
* Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
Saturday:
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers : Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes. You can have an awesome time while developing…
* LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans’ newest show, Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
* Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
* Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are 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.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of Frenchmen St. comes. 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. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing for parties of 5 or more
* Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 2 – 5 p.m. Writing Across the Rainbow is our new ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, spanning how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world! Award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters.
This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as: world-building, plotting, character creation, continuity maintenance, editing, sharing constructive criticism of work. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc.
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. –midnight. Join 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 boys pullin’ the balls. Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips hosts.
* Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new show each week. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with gogo boys. 11 games, no cover.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety is putting on its Sunday best for this new burlesque and variety show. Every week there will be a different show filled from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire 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.
* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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2/1 – 2/2
* Prospect 6: Various Locations Around New Orleans. Prospect is a citywide contemporary art triennial. Participating venues include the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans African American Museum, New Marigny Theatre, Contemporary Arts Center, Merchant House, Xavier University Art Gallery, Tulane University Freeman Auditorium, and Harmony Circle. Prospect is free to the public except for the venues that regularly charge admission. For more information go to prospect6.org
2/1
* Krewe of Chewbacchus Parade 2025: Marigny & French Quarter, New Orleans; 7 p.m. Tickets for membership and after party at evetbrite.com. The parade is free. The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus (IKoC) is a Mardi Gras parade organization for revelrous Star Wars freaks, Trekkies, Whovians, mega-geeks, gamers, cosplayers, circuit benders, cryptozoologists, UFO conspiracy theorists, mad scientists, and all super nerds.
* Liverpool Legends: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; 7:30 p.m. Liverpool Legends are four incredibly talented musicians/actors hand-picked by Louise Harrison, sister of the late George Harrison, to honor her brother’s legacy, and re-create the band that changed the world forever. For times and tickets, go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/liverpool-legends
* Sam Star – RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 Superstar – 21 year Anniversary: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Get ready to slay the night away as Splash Nightclub celebrates our 21 year Anniversary with Sam Star, the season 17 superstar from RuPaul’s Drag Race! Prepare to be *gagged* as Sam Star and The Bombhsells bring the ultimate vibe with sickening looks and jaw-dropping performances. Snag your VIP tickets for an exclusive Meet and Greet + Line Skip Pass! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA ; 10:30 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 friends. Tickets at eventbrite.com and door.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; Le CaBARet; 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.
2/2
* XXX House Party: An 80’s-90’s Hoochie Burlesque Celebration: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans; 8:30 p.m. From the beats of Salt-N-Pepa to the grooves of Prince, this night will be dripping in nostalgia and sex appeal. Immersive experiences, interactive moments, and the chance to get on your feet and dance like it’s 1999. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
2/5
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!
2/6
* Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 7 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
* Iconique: A Queer Icons Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Get ready to see your favorite queer icons at this cabaret extravaganza hosted by the birthday girl, Phoenix Phantasma (as Chappell Roan). Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com
2/7
* Ladies First Comedy Open Mic Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans; 6 p.m. Ladies First is a comedy open mic that gives femme comics the spotlight! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this welcoming space prioritizes voices that are often underrepresented in comedy. It’s a night of laughs, support, and empowering women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming comedians to take the stage. We also welcome dance, drag, and burlesque performers to bring their work in progress performance pieces to the show! WIP acts must be booked in advance, so to run an act at the mic please reach out to us on Instagram at @improv.party. Admission is free but rsvp at eventbrite.com to reserve your space.
* Eureeka Starfish’s Monthly Open Talent Night: Le CaBARet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Hosted by Eureka, come out to this fun show where contestants vie for first and second place.
* 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.
2/8
* NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285) .
* Nick Perkins As Elvis Valentine Concerts: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robert Boulevard Slidell, LA; 2 & 8 p.m. Come see Nick Perkins channeling Elvis in his Valentine’s show concerts.
* Pigskins & Pumps: a sports-themed drag show: NOLA ‘Nacular; 1172 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA: 6 – 10 p.m. Pigskins & Pumps: a sports-themed drag show starring Analyitka, Lexis Redd D’Ville, and Vantasia Divine. Doors at 6pm, show at 7pm no cover, but tip the girls.
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 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! Tickets at eventuate.com and door
* Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* DJ Trebble: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. RIAA Certified Multi-Platinum music producer DJ Trebble is bringing the beats you love, mixing up the hottest EDM, house, top 40, Hip Hop, and Rap tracks to keep you vibing on the sickest dance floor in the capital city! Only $10 for pre-sale tickets!** ($15 at the door!) Grab your tickets at [www.splashbr.com](http://www.splashbr.com) and hit “tickets” in the menu! Tickets also available at door and eventbrite.com
* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. 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
* The Vampire Travesty Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com Hosted by Tsarina Hellfire & Stanley Roy. Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com w/questions or desires.
* Gulf Coast Pup Contest (B.L.U.): SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11 p.m. $10 Cover Charge. Special Guest Appearances By: Daddy Mark – Mr. Louisiana Leather 2025, Lana O’Day – Miss Louisiana Leatherette 2024, Jack Hasson – Mr. New Orleans Phoenix 2023, Chandler, Nicole DuBois – Host / EMCEE. Categories of Competition: Favorite Jockstrap / Underwear, On Stage Question, Best in Show Gear / Trick. Winner receives $100 plus Sash. Registration Backstage @ 10pm. Contest begins @ 11pm
2/10
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
2/11 – 2/16
* Sincerely, Fantasy. THE Thing to do in New Orleans: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; Doors 7pm, Show at 730pm. Featuring a rotating cast of daring degenerates – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy DaClown, Tsarina Hellfire, & Dinah Deville Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets
* Mamma Mia: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; Tuesday – Thursday – 7:30 p.m., Friday – 8 p.m.; Saturday – 2 & 8 p.m., Sunday – 1 & 6:30 p.m. Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship, and identity is told through the hits of ABBA. For tickets, go to https://www.saengernola.com/events/mamma-mia/
2/11
* Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 6 – 8 p.m. Come out for a fun and fabulous game night with members of the community from across the generations, and feel free to invite friends!
2/12
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Each month a new cast of characters has to convince 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. 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
2/13
* Dating for Pleasure III: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 6 – 8 p.m. This workshop is for all LGBTQIA+ people who are dating, to celebrate where we are and imagine where we want our love lives to be in the future. This workshop is FREE to attend and led by a LGBTQIA+ relationship therapist. Advance registration is required! To register, e-mail eartigues@catawampuscounseling.com.
* 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. 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. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com
2/14 – 2/22
* Murder on the Nile: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; See website for dates, tickets and times. A three-act murder mystery set onboard a river cruiser, adapted from Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile. For more information, go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/agatha-christies-murder-on-the-nile
2/14
* Krewe of Boheme Parade and Absinthe Ball: Parade – Marigny and French Quarter/Absinthe Ball – Fillmore New Orleans; 7 p.m. Parade; Ball 10 p.m. The Krewe Bohème is a marching parade which travels through the Marigny and the French Quarter. Krewe Boheme presents the Absinthe Ball, a celebration with performances by BAAB and Ladybeast Productions.
* Barbie Gras: Zony Mash Beer Project; 3940 Thalia Street New Orleans; 8 p.m. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com Drag, burlesque, costume contests, raffles, and the chance to do the Dance The Night choreography from Barbie and more! The costume contest will have such categories as Affable Allan, Keen Ken, Beaming Barbie, Valentine Barbie and Ken – Couple Contest, Barbie Dream House – Invitational. Live performances and other entertainment
* 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
* New Orleans Drag 101: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Join Laveau Contraire and her star-studded lineup of performers for Drag 101, the ultimate crash course in charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. This month’s faculty showcase includes Madame Principal Dominique Delorean, the Maintenance Man/Guidance Counselor Jeez Loueez, the Professor of Gender. & Sexuality Duali-Tease, and Teacher’s Pet Rosalie Havoc. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Anastarzia Annaquway from RPDR Canada & Amazing Race Canada: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Advance tickets at evenntbrite.com Get ready for a night of “double the fun” after The Conde Cavalier’s Parade with Anastarzia Anaquway from Canada’s Drag Race & Amazing Race Canada at B-Bob’s during the 11:30 pm show! Special Pricing for Early Ticket purchases! You must be 21 or older with a valid ID.
2/15
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Music, drag, dance, and sideshow to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER score! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door
* Deep Cuts: An Improvised Mockumentary about Music: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7;30 p.m. Dig deep into the chaotic, hilarious, and completely unscripted world of rock stars and pop icons in Deep Cuts: An Improvised Mockumentary about Music! In this live, fully improvised parody of VH1’s Behind the Music, our comedians will reveal the rise and fall (and inevitable comeback) of a fictional musical legend. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door the night of the show.
* GrrlSpot / The Mardi Gras Edition: Toulouse Theatre; 615 Toulouse Theatre New Orleans ; 8 p.m. DJs, dancers, burlesque performances, drag kings, circus performances, drinks, your favorite girls (and some new ones) to keep you dancing all night long. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* Flamingle Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. The ultimate unofficial afterparty for the Spanish Town Ball: The Flamingle Dance Party! Get ready to vibe with party hits from DJ SQRD and catch the sassiest drag performances by Kozmik & Kady Cayne! Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. “Variété DeVille” is a tribute to the glamour, sophistication, and electric energy of legendary burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. The stage comes alive with burlesque routines, toe-tapping cabaret melodies, and a medley of variety acts. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
* Country Dance: Le CaBARet; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Join us as we celebrate with some line dancing and two stepping! No cover. Don’t forget to come to our weekly line dance lessons on Tuesday nights at 8:00p also at Le CaBARet. Learn the line dances we do before the dance.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; Le CaBARet; 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.
* William & Anastarzia Annaquway RPDR Double Header: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Advance tickets at evenntbrite.com Willam Meet & Greet at 10:30 pm Must be 21 + with a valid ID
2/18
* Sex Trivia Social: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. Come meet some sex-positive friends and play some ridiculous and thought-provoking sex trivia. Host and sex educator is bringing her sex trivia night on the road from NYC to NOLA! Niki Davis-Fainbloom will lead teams through a series of questions on everything from animal sex and the physiology of pleasure to the kinkiest sex you can imagine. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com
2/19
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, and make new friends. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp.
* Hot Dog Drag Bingo: Le CaBARet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 11 p.m. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Bartender Brien! No cover, get a card and play for weird and maybe fancy cheap prizes! CECE’S DIVINE HOT DOGS will be popping up and selling some delicious wieners for you! Dress for fun–Leather Sexy, Himbo and Bimbo Energy is a huge plus. ….or dress like a Hot Dog!
2/20
* CHAOTIC GOOD TIME: LOVE & LUST: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show CHAOTIC GOOD TIME: LOVE & LUST (a.k.a. MONSTERF*CKER) Join us for an evening of interactive RPG-inspired magic as Xena Zeit-Geist crafts an adventure story for you as Merle Nox, a gnome with the talent of Dolly Parton and the sex appeal of Blanche from The Golden Girls. You’ll play the role of her Bard student and your decisions will determine the evening’s events. Doors at 10p/Show at 10:30p 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. How does pre-purchasing a ticket work? Simply buy a ticket through Eventbrite or The Society of Sin’s website and show us the tickets on your phone when you arrive at the show.
2/21
* Teardrops & Tassels: An Emo Clown Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. This special one-night-only show doubles as Nicolita Capdevielle’s birthday celebration and promises to ignite your inner angst with sultry, heart-wrenching performances inspired by the music and moods that defined an era. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* The Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Magic, strange women, beautiful burlesque dancers, outrageous drag artists, dangerous sideshow stunts, and more. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com
* Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Pinky DeVille’s night of rock & roll cabaret plus guest stars. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
2/22
* 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
* Onyx Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Onyx at their bi-monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
* Interstellar: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. DJ duo Interstellar makes their Splash debut! Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com
* After Midnight – A Chappell Roan Dance Party: Rabbit Hole NOLA; 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. A night of bubblegum pop disco for drama queens and kings! We’ll be spinning music by Chappell Roan and friends all night at The Rabbit Hole. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com
* Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to our shadowcast! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie on the theater screen while we live act it out on the stage and throughout the audience. Our cast is made up of theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks Tickets available at the door ad eventbrite.com
* Miss Mardi Gras Pageant: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Honoring Gia Giovanni. Cover Charge $10; Showtime @ Midnight Performances by: Nicole DuBois ~ Misty Love (former Miss Mardi Gras) and Catastrophe Nicole Knight Categories of Competition Include: Mardi Gras Themed Presentation: Costumes ~ Feathers ~ Headpiece~ Back Piece ~ Etc.; Evening Gown & Talent: 5 Min. limit, No Props; Winner Receives: $400, Crown, Plaque, Flowers and Two Paid Bookings at Sipps ($125 Per Booking)
2/23
* 48Th Krewe of King Arthur Parade: Uptown New Orleans; 1 p.m. Join King Arthur as we hit the streets of New Orleans for the 48th time!
2/24
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
2/25
* An Evening with Judy Collins: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; 7:30 p.m. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her presence shines brightly as new generations encounter her 50-album body of work. For tickets and more info go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/an-evening-with-judy-collins
2/28
* Krewe of Armeinius Bal Masque LVI: Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center; 8245 W. Judge Perez, Chalmette, LA; 6 p.m. Come out to the Krewe of Armeinius’ 56th Bal Masque themed Camp Armeinius. Tickets are available at armeinius.org
* LadyBEAST Productions Presents Vaudeville Revival Unhinged: Joy Theater; 1200 Canal St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Vaudeville Revival bridges the gap between old-world acts and modern-day entertainment with a Vaudevillian ensemble. This show includes singing, comedy, dancing, hair hanging, contortion, bottle walking, aerial antics, and more! Featuring Kitten N’ Lou, LadyBEAST, Aria Delanoche, Chris McDaniels, Mz Juno, Angie Z, Ama May, Lauren Mearcat, GiGi Marx, and special guests! Tickets available at www.ticketmaster.com
* A Taste of Ireland: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; 7:30 p.m. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Taste of Ireland transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. For tickets and more info go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/a-taste-of-ireland
* Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
* Fix Your Hearts: A Celebration of the Life of David Lynch: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Join us for a night of entertainment and commiseration as we celebrate the life of the auteur of the American underbelly, David Lynch. This will be a night of drag, burlesque, performance art, catharsis, and things unable to be named. We will celebrate life, death, and all that lies above, below, and in between. This a community event with a suggested ticket price of $20, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds as long as we have space. Buying tickets in advance will secure you a seat and ensure that our performers are compensated for their artistry. Tickets at the door and on eventbrite.com
* French Quarter Cabaret A Burlesque Experience: Le CaBARet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. We offer a unique cabaret vibe with a burlesque twist. We sing, dance, laugh, and have a gay ole time!
* 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.