Under the Gaydar (February Event Calendar)

It’s Mardi Gras, y’all! Parades and Balls and Parties–Oh My! Hold on to your seatbelts, it is going to be a bumpy month. Have a fabulous and Gay Carnival. Here are just some of the hot happenings in January 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; 500 Norman C. Francis Parkway 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.

* 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 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:

* Betty’s Trivia Night; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy drinks specials. Hosted by Lawrence Edward.

* 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 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.; 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.

* Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by: Ariana Amour The Gentleman of Oz are back!!!

Wednesday:

* Wednesday Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7 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

* The Tiny Little Drag: 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!

* ShowShowtunes 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.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.

* Bing-Ho Night: Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 9 p.m. Games with great prizes hosted by Lexis Redd D’Ville.

* 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. Hosted by Persana Shoulders 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’ 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.

* 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.

* Bingo Night: The Silver Fox; 740 Burgundy St.; 10 p.m. Blackout Bingo every Thursday starting at 9 p.m. There will be prizes.

* 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 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.

* 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.

* 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!

* 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.

* Mother Love’s Playhouse: Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 10 p.m. Come play, dance and Kiki. Free entry and drink specials.

* 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

* Mother Love’s PLAYHOUSE: Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 10 p.m.Come vibe with Mother Love, DJ KP AND The Land of Misfit Toys Dancers every Saturday night at 10pm. Drink specials. Great music. Incredible (mostly naked) dancers. NO COVER

* Show Night: SIPPS Drag Bingo: 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.

* 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.

* Sunday Sidepiece Show: 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.

* 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.

* 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 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 Brendan for 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.

* 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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* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!

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* Pleaser Bingo: The Domino; 3044 Saint Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Bingo by $tr!ppers for $tr!ppers – and those love them! Join us for wholesome fun and a laugh at what it’s like behind closed doors at the Gentlemen’s Club. Free to play, fabulous prizes to win!

* ASYLUM Variety Show: Bar Redux; 801 Poland St.; 9 p.m. Please join Hosts, Samantha Bednarz & Anastassia Medusa for a Cool and Exciting Variety Show. Featuring the Talents of some of Nola’s finest; Side Show by Velvet Spade & Side Show Matt; Comedy by Akeyla Aluko, Isaac Kozell, and Mike Hall. Please join Samantha Bednarz & Anastasia Medusa at the Asylum…Variety Show! Side Show Performances! Comedy! Alcohol! $10 at door/ 21+

* Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret:The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret is a showcase of queer talent in all forms. That’s right there’s drag, burlesque, live music/ singing, clowns, fashion and more. Join us in a warm-hearted (sometimes even S E X Y) all inclusive presentation! Tickets are available at door and eventbrite.com

2/3

* FNBMG:23 – “Neon Glow” – A Benefit Fundraiser: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Belle Reve New Orleans welcomes you on Friday, February 3, 2023 to a Friday Night Before Mardi Gras and our “Neon Glow” party. Please join us as we 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, and it’s early in the carnival season to get the revelry started! The evening will be filled with music, dancing, entertainment and LOTS OF COLOR! Costumes… anything neon, especially from the 80’s… are recommended and encouraged, but not required. Entertainment, hors d’oeuvres and open bar included. Valid 21+ ID required for entry and proof of covid vaccination requested. Tickets at eventbrite.com

* Krewe Boheme / Krewe del la Renaissance Parade: Marigny/French Quarter; 7 p.m. The Krewe Bohème is a marching parade which travels through the Marigny and the French Quarter. It is the first parade to roll after Twelfth Night. Their goal is to present a visual and auditory feast of mystery, artistry and fun. The procession is led by a symbol of the bohemian spirit, a green absinthe fairy, followed by several inner krewe marching clubs.

* Sugar Brown Burlesque Bad & Bougie Comedy Show: Cafe Istanbul; 2272 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m.; Experience A One-Of-A-Kind Urban Comedy & Burlesque Show! Featuring Sugar Brown – the seductive alter ego of diva Lanita Shera – “Burlesque Bad & Bougie” dishes some steamy stand-up comedy with her signature sensual moves. Sugar dives into her diaries and explores her experiences on-stage – stimulating the audience with laughs and feels. This is tailor-made for those who like it hot. She delivers a sensual art form that incorporates dance, comedy and entertaining banter to celebrate a side of life we don’t always talk about. Tickets available at 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 from 9pm – midnight.

* EDM Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is going EDM! Join us the first Friday of every month for a night of EDM! Featuring DJ Affiliated with performances by Miss Thing B. Savage, Mahogany Campbell, & Guest Sa’riyah Bone’t Andrews

* Ladee Lucerne & Stanley Roy present CHURCH OF…: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Ladee Lucerne & Stanley Roy lead you in praise of the queer, the strange, and the spiritually sensual…. Using every medium they can get their glittery little hands on! A Rotating cast! Burlesque, Drag, Performance Art, Sideshow, Live music, and goddess knows what else! Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com

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* New Orleans Afro-Creole Heritage Celebration: French Market; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate the vibrant history and culture of New Orleans Afro-Creole people with live music, cooking demonstrations, and community organizations! Curated in partnership with Dianne Honore, also known as Gumbo Marie, the Culture Queen of New Orleans. This event is free and open to the public.

* 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.

* Drag Me to The Roosevelt: Roosevelt New Orleans Hotel; 130 Roosevelt Way Blvd.; 12 p.m. Kick off your Mardi Gras festivities this year by attending the next installment of The Roosevelt’s Drag Brunch Series – “Drag Me to The Roosevelt – Mardi Gras Edition,” on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 12PM in the Waldorf Astoria Ballroom. Back by popular demand is the “The World’s Show-Busiest Couple”, Kitten N’ Lou! The current Best Duo by The Burlesque Hall of Fame has dazzled audiences across the globe with its signature brand of highly choreographed comedic camp extravaganzas. Doors open at 11:45 AM and the event begins at 12:00 PM. General Seating tickets are $99 plus tax, gratuity, and service charge and include a three-course brunch and bottomless bubbles! Limited VIP Seating tickets are available for $129 plus tax, gratuity, and service charge. VIP seating is closer to the stage and includes elevated bubbles. For additional information please call our holiday line at 504-335-3129

* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. 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.

* 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.

* GRRLSPOT | GRAS | QUEER GRRL DANCE PARTY: 520 Capdeville St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Let’s after party for the Krewe Du Vieux Parade in the Warehouse District! Bring your parade treasures and we’ll bring gos-gos, DJs, visuals, and cheap drinks from 8PM until. It’s a giant during and after parade experience.. three DJ’s, dancers, glitter, a ton of the light up stuff you actually want to catch at a parade, and hundreds of equally lit grrls celebrating Carnival all night long.

* ShowNight: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. LGBT+ ShowNight with Dominique DeLorean, Taylor Made, Miz TayTay Starr, and Zia Lush. Cover $6 for 21up $10 for 18-20

* Rihanna Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is going RIHANNA! A night of Rihanna’s biggest hits with themed megamix performances by Laverau Contraire, Sasha Love Bone’t, & Sonika Boom! Music by DJ Affiliated

* NOW That’s What I Call Queer: 12 Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Your favorite sweaty, sassy, queer as fuck dance party is back at Twelve Mile Limit for the first time in 2023. AS ALWAYS, NO 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.

* Foxy Rose 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! Tickets available at eventbrite.com

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* Drag N Brunch Diamond & Divas: Neyow’s Palace 3317 Bienville St.; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Uptown Management and Dats SO Nola Entertainment welcomes you to the livest Drag Brunch in the city at the luxurious Neyow’s Palace of the world famous Neyow’s Creole Cafe. Our performers impersonate your favorite Divas of all time. Featuring Legacy Nicole Lopez, Serenity Lopez Lord, Jalai aka The Black Cat, Chloe Sherry Black, & Surprise Special Guest. Your reserved ticket includes our tantalizing brunch buffet provided by Neyow’s Creole Cafe, bottomless mimosas, and a front row seat to our Divas. Doors open at 11AM. Show begins at 12PM. Limited seating available. Group discounts available for parties larger than 6. Text 504-229-2089 or DM @datssonola or @uptownmanagement3 for any questions.

* PUP-er Bowl: ARNO Fundraiser and Adoption: Port Orleans Brewing Company; 4124 Tchoupitoulas St.; 12 – 3 p.m. What’s a Pro Bowl?! Join us on Pup-er Bowl Sunday with your pups and help us raise money for Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO). The brewery will donate a portion of every beer sold all day long so drink up!ARNO will be in the house from 12pm-3pm. Make sure you and your BFF WEAR YOUR FAVORITE TEAM’S GEAR because we’ll have a photo booth to take pictures of you and your all-star athlete for $10 per photo. There will be a raffle and some adoptable pets for you to cuddle and possibly put on your roster at home! ARNO T-shirts, poop bags, and magnets will be available. Come join us for a day of fun and help us raise some $$ for a good cause while there isn’t a good game to watch.

2/7 – 2/12

* Tina – The Tina Turner Musical: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St.; Dates and Times – Tuesday through Thursday 7:30 p,m.; Friday 8 p.m.; Saturday 2 & 8 p.m.; Sunday 1 & 6:30 p.m. An uplifting comeback story like no other, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock. Featuring her much loved songs, For tickets, go to saengernola.com/shows/tina-the-tina-turner-musical

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* STAGE FRIGHT: Comedy With A Spooky Twist: Hotel Saint Vincent; 1507 Magazine St.; 7 p.m. Set in the mysterious Chapel Club in the storied Hotel Saint Vincent, STAGE FRIGHT is a unique comedy show where you’ll laugh to death. The 90-minute, free show features some of New Orleans’ greatest comedians taking the stage to tell spooky & hilarious stories about ghosts, true crime, religious experiences, nightmares & more. STAGE FRIGHT is hosted by Ryan Rogers, featuring a murderer’s row of absolute killers: Jake Cosden, Liv Sabo-Rush, Nidia Morales, DC Paul, Nidia Morales, Ashley Zoener & Riga Ruby! RSVP at eventbrite.com

* Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Welcome to New Orleans’ number one nerdlesque show, Talk Nerdy To Me! Every first Tuesday of the month at 10:30 PM join us as the AllWays Lounge and Cabaret for a revue like no other! Acts based purely on pop culture and the nerdy zeitgeist you will finally have the answer to the question, “I wonder what this character would like naked?” We will be featuring some of the best performers in New Orleans and beyond with special guests hosts and special themes every few months! Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com

2/8

* ’Come As You Are’ Show Opening: Old No. 77 Hotel; 535 Tchoupitoulas St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Join us at The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery on February 8, 2023 to view the sights, sounds, and feeling of the Carnival experience. From the music we play to the costumes we parade in, the art should capture the magic of the season that brings the most vibrant art show on earth to the streets.

2/9 – 2/20

* Golden Age of Carnival Tea Party: Loa Bar – International House Hotel; 221 Camp St.; Find all dates and times at eventbrite.com The art-centric boutique-hotel, International House, celebrates this annual ritual with an original, culturally rich and historically significant story from the Golden Age. In the two weeks leading into Mardi Gras, the hotel lobby is adorned with 21 brilliant watercolors depicting fantastical, larger-than-life characters from Carnival 1896. The legendary images are from Carlotta Bonnecaze’s irreverent “Dumb Society” parade that same year and pay tribute to her, the first woman to design costumes and floats for Mardi Gras. Displayed above the entrance to the hotel’s bar, Loa, is Bonnecaze’s comically titled “Five O’Clock Tea” painting. The painting is the inspiration behind Loa’s tea party – a late afternoon fête served by costumed creatures with seatings at 5pm and 6:15pm, complete with tasty rum-tea punch and King Cake! And to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic hotel and bar, there will be 25 silver babies slipped under certain slices of King Cake that come with great prizes like a stay at the hotel and a drink from Carlotta’s silver cup. Seating is limited. Fancy dress as your favorite animal encouraged!

2/9

* CLASH: A Burlesque Battle Royale: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Welcome back to CLASH: A Burlesque Battle Royale! The game show where you will see the best burlesque, drag, circus and sideshow performances you’ve ever seen! The Competitors will have to pull out every stunt, trick and wig reveal in order to win this game show! Cheer on your champion as they improvise their way to the finish line in this strip tease show down! Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Go to eventbrite.com or prettieboi.com for tickets!

2/10

* Vanessa Carr LIVE! Drag Artist, Musician, Singer, Songwriter: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 6:30 p.m. Vanessa Carr is a dynamic performer whose style transcends time and entertains audiences everywhere. Her versatility brings joy and smiles to all. Vanessa was raised on classic rock, soul, and funk. Her influences include such legends as Tom Petty, Prince, and Blink 182. Vanessa is unique and known for her storytelling, her humor, and the way she injects fun and love into every room she plays.

* Valentine’s Day Is Terrible – An Evening with Alaska Thunderfuck: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 9 p.m. let Alaska 5000 give you the scoop. For tickets go to https://www.boxofficeticketsales.com/5507025/alaska-5000-tickets-fri-2-10-2023-house-of-blues-new-orleans

* 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.

* XO Valentine’s Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Join us for a night of Valentines! The XO dance party with DJ Ruff! The hottest dance hits all night long with XO performances by Sasha Love Bonet, Taylor Summers and 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

2/11

* SmutDaPoet Presents “A Night of Love”: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 Saint Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Come out for a night of Spoken Word Poetry and R&B with a live band as these artists pour out their hearts and souls. Tickets available at eventbrite.com

* Krewe of Petronius Bal Masque: Frederick J. Sigur Center; 8245 W. Judge Perez Dr.; 7 p.m. The oldest gay carnival krewe holds its 61st Bal Masque with emcees Jenna Jordan and Justin Betweener. Tickets available at kreweofpetronius.net/events.html

* Moral Panic: A Stand-Up Comedy Showcase!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Tickets available at door and at eventbrite.com The city’s best Saturday stand-up showcase brings you the cream of local and touring talent! Come and see the city’s funniest people in the city’s best looking comedy venue! Hosted by Benjamin Hoffman and Paul Oswell and brought to you by Up All Night New Orleans!

* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 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.

* Anetra – Ru Paul’s Drag Race Superstar Season 15: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash welcomes Ru Paul Drag Race Superstar: Anetra. Starring Ru Paul’s drag Race Season 15 star Anetra! Featuring a meet and greet at 10p, followed by performances starting at 11:30 by Anetra, and the Bombshells of Baton Rouge: London Manchester, Santana A. Savage, & Nakita London!

* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Sparkling showgirls in gorgeous gowns performing with feather fans and singing sultry songs! THEN, feel the bass drop and see them strip away the opulence in our nightclub fever dream!! Watch as the same elegant performers show off their pole dancing, heel clacking, booty shaking skills! Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Go to eventbrite.com or prettieboi.com for tickets!

* 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

2/12

* Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror with a twist of drag and burlesque striptease with a classic shadowcast & movie. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com

2/13

* Gay Carnival Krewes in New Orleans: BK Historic House and Gardens; 1113 Chartres St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Wayne Phillips, Curator of Costumes and Textiles and Curator of Carnival Collections at the Louisiana State Museum, will present an overview of the birth and growth of gay krewes from the 1950s to today as well as traditions that laid the groundwork for the formation of these krewes. Join us on Monday, February 13 for this unique lecture. Doors will open at 5:30pm with the presentation beginning at 6:00pm. For tickets, go to eventbrite.com

* 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.

2/14

* Sincerely, Fantasy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Doors 730pm, Show at 8pm $20 GA, $30 VIP “Sincerely, Fantasy ” is a jam-packed Variety Show full of foolishness and FANTASY! A performance art panorama of theater, burlesque, live music, stories, and side-show! …Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood but on Acid! Go to eventbrite.com or Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com for tickets.

* Welcome to The Drive In Theatre: Valentine’s Day Edition!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. This unique “drive-in” theater combines burlesque, drag and drive in movies into one incredible cinematic experience. Burlesque and Drag performances will pop off the screen in between each short video paying tribute to the most romantic day of the year! Enjoy popcorn and candy from the Concession Stand! Limited seating! Prettieboi.com for tickets! Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED

2/15

* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Potluck dinner for the SAGE New Orleans 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).

* Who Dunnit? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Experience!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. It’s a dark and stormy night in the mid 1920s and your jalopy has stalled out in front of a dimly lit mansion. You knock at the door and get sucked into a world of madness and murder. Perhaps the victim is you. Tickets available at eventbrite.com

2/16 – 2/17

* Prettie Boi Presents LUST FILTH; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. The epic return of LUST FILTH Part IV: our annual weekender of Uncensored Performance Art! Dive into our world of depravity in this immersive homage to the obscene. Award-winning & nationally acclaimed professional perverts are traveling in from all over the country to showcase their signature styles and erotic expertise. Indulge with us as we kick off Mardi Gras! Get your tickets at PrettieBoi.com Day One: Royal Court of Lust Filth – The Royal Court presides over the grand opening of this exemplary showcase featuring their signature performances from Lust Filth parts I & II. Day Two: NewComers from all across the country present their iconic performances paying tribute our ideals, Lust & Filth.

2/16

* All Cramped Up (and Southern Fried): Siberia; 2227 Saint Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. Tickets available at the door and at eventbrite.com All Cramped Up (& Southern Fried) is an immersive psychedelic evening of music, art, burlesque and sideshow all paying homage to The Cramps

2/17

* Krewe of Armeinius Bal Masque LIV: Frederick J. Sigur Center; 8245 W. Judge Perez Dr.; 6 p.m. Join the Krewe of Armeinius for Bal Masque LIV, a spectacle not to be missed! Tickets available at armeinius.ticketleap.com/?fbclid=IwAR0wPEtLnsQ8sXMnsSH8rvHmcNBw91bcsquFmlRsXG88nnzGYb-RozkkZkk

* The 20th Anniversary Not So Super SuperHero Party: The Rabbit Hole; 1228 Oretha castle Haley Blvd.; 8:30 p.m. Come meet at The Rabbit Hole to test your powers on others. Doors Open – 8:30pm; Music Starts – 9pm; 9p-11:30p; Chris Senac and LOTAGRFD; Mike Dillon and PUNKADELIC 11:30p-5am; DJs / Beige + Ray Zuniga + Corey Baker + Tristan Dufrene + Special Guests. Everyone has a super power. Bring your B-Game. For tickets, go to https://www.tixr.com/groups/rabbitholenola/events/not-so-super-hero-party-59398

* Sisters of the Perpetual Indulgence Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m.Get to know the Sisters at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio.

* Mardi Gras Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come carnival with us! A night of non-stop party music with Dj Affiliated! Wear your Mardi Gras color to catch some throws during the show! Featuring entertainment by Miss Thing B. Savage, Sonkia Boom, & Guest Mariah Mone’t.

2/18

* NOAGE Coffee; Talk Virtual; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders. On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285.

* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent;1507 Magazine St.; 7 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com 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. Hosted by Elle Dorado — International Queen of burlesque; Medianoche – “Sin in an Hourglass”, a Miss Exotic World; Ivory Fox – “The Gentleman Showgirl”, a renowned circus performer, acrobat and burlesque dancer. 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.

* Musicals: In Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. NEW FROM NICKI NICOLAI PRODUCTIONS! It’s Musicals: In Burlesque! Every month we will be taking a musical or influential musical history figure and paying homage to its/their contribution to the genre through the best way we know how BURLESQUE. Tickets available at door or on eventbrite.com

* Masquerade: Androgyny; 94 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. Come Celebrate Mardi Gras with us in Masquerade!!! No Entry without Mask! If you do not have one we will have limited basic mask provided with $1 cover! If you have your own Mask there is no Cover! Entertainment by DJ Lips, Sasha Love Bonet and Tara Hole Royale!

* Knights D Orleans Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Mix and mingle with the Knights social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.

* DAD’S BALL III: Wet Dream: Carver Theater; 2101 Orleans Ave.; 9. p.m. Ahoy, Mateys! Prepare to set sail on February 18th for Krewe of Dad’s Ball Masque III: Wet Dream. We’ll be diving into the Historic Carver Theater, a massive venue with two levels of dance floors, dark rooms and interactive art spaces, plus incredible lights and sound. Get ready to embrace your naughty-cal side and live out your wildest underwater mythological fantasies. This year, we’re excited to offer a VIP package fit for royalty. This ultimate trove has gadgets and gizmos a plenty: premium drink tickets, exclusive Dad’s Ball swag, and no-wait entry. Let’s get “sea-sickening” and make some waves, but remember to be kind and respectful to your fellow revelers. Aggressive or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated. Consent is sexy. Your erotic aquatic dreamscape awaits! Tickets available at eventbrite.com.

* 20th Annual Pink Party / Las Vegas Pink Impersonator Kenneth Rex: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash welcomes Las Vegas Strip entertainer Kenneth Rex with his mind blowing impersonations of P!nk! The 20th Annual Pink Party! Starting Las Vegas Superstar Kenneth Rex, London Manchester, and Santana A Savage. Starring Ru Paul’s drag Race Season 15 star Anetra! Featuring a meet and greet at 10p, followed by performances starting at 11:30 by Anetra, and the Bombshells of Baton Rouge: London Manchester, Santana A. Savage, & Nakita London!

* Musicals: In Burlesque – Mamma Mia: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. NEW FROM NICKI NICOLAI PRODUCTIONS! It’s Musicals: In Burlesque! Every month we will be taking a musical or influential musical history figure and paying homage to its/their contribution to the genre through the best way we know how BURLESQUE. Tickets available at door or on eventbrite.com

* Miss Mardi Gras 2023: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11 p.m. Sipps presents Miss Mardi Gras 2023 Show starts at 11pm. $10 Cover Charge

2/19

* BACCHUS BASH 2023: Generations Hall; 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; Noon – 2 a.m. Bacchus Bash 2022 includes a host of live music performances which includes The Molly Ringwalds, The TopCats, and Category 6. This year’s Bacchus Bash also features DJ Mannie Fresh, DJ Wixx and DJ TAF. The outdoor/indoor block party is free and open to the public, but VIP tickets are available which include access to the outdoor grandstand, private bathrooms inside and an open bar. Anyone interested in purchasing VIP tickets should go to eventbrite.com or kreweofbacchus.org

* Mystic Krewe of Lords of Leather Ball: John A. Alario Sr. Event Center; 2000 Segnette Blvd.; 7 p.m. The theme is Toon a’palooza. For more info or tickets, go to lordsofleather.org/

* Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com Professional madman, Odd Corey presents: An evening of Magic, Burlesque, Comedy, and Dangerous Stunts.

* Beads, Bling, & Pasties! A Purrlesque Mardi Gras Bash!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Fill up on king cake, adorn yourself in your best beads and come spend the evening with alluring striptease artists, fierce variety performers, and more! You can expect the PussyCats to bring you their flashiest carnival glamor, their most whimsical costumes, and fluffiest tails and feathers! Doors at 10:30! PussyCat Purrlesque is a burlesque and variety production featuring a rotating cast of brilliantly talented performers! You can often expect to see cat inspired shows and acts, and you can always expect to have a fun time! Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com

* The Black History Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. In pursuit of educating and commemorating global accolades of great babes who’s heels have paved ways for women, and women of color today. Audience should expect: Vaudeville, Burlesque, Minstrel, Poetry, Music, Dance, Celebrity Impersonation, Education, History and more. A variety of cakes and teas included in the 90 minute showing – buns and puns intended. Produced by Baton Rouge bred & New Orleans next, performer & playwright: @Enchentress the Temptress (otherwise known as Che’dra Joseph). Tickets available at eventbrite.com

2/20

* 37th Annual Riverwalk Lundi Gras 2023: Spanish Plaza at the Riverwalk; 12 – 6 p.m. This FREE and open to the public event features live music from some of New Orleans’ favorite Grammy-nominated bands, local food and drink vendors, and a captivating firework display on the Mississippi. The event culminates with the arrival of Rex, King of Carnival. Upon arrival, Rex greets thousands of visitors who have traditionally gathered along the river to watch the processions, while welcoming the King of Zulu. The ceremony is then followed by an extravagant firework display prior to Monday night parades.Musical Line-Up: Grammy Nominated Zydeco Band Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, GoGo Brass Funk Band Brass-A-Holics, and Funk Rock Band Flow Tribe.

* 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!

* The Devil’s Carnival Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. The Devil’s Carnival Cabaret brings to the stage only the wildest acts this Lundi Gras! Join us for a story with dance sideshow & circus! Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com

2/21

Mardi Gras

2/23

* Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 10 p.m. A Variety show that takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Allways Lounge! Coproduced by Velvet Spade and Dick Jones, this show puts a queer twist on the macabre and all things that go on after dark. Devilish themes play into your darkest fantasies and fears! Every month, you’ll find a rotating cast bringing you Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! Want tickets in advance? Venmo $20 to @ velvet spade Or @ sexymeatballsnola to reserve PREMIUM SEATING!

* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:30 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. 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

2/24

* 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.

* Play Boy Dance Party: A Night of 50 Shades: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. We may be bad, but we’re perfectly good at it! Playboy: A night of 50 Shades! Come join the S&M dance party with performances by Nakita London, Mahogany Campbell, & Special Guest Donna Nirvana

* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m.Gagorama features New Orleans’ best drag and burlesque artists. Each artist brings what makes them unique, creating a show that is unpredictable and absurd. Trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. All hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine! Tickets available at door and at eventbrite.com

* Feys Gone Wild: An Immersive High Fantasy Cabaret Experience: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Grab an ale, watch the gogo dancers, and party with the extraordinary staff in this risqué take on LARPing designed for the wild at heart! You are a traveller who’s come to party at the Smiling Siren, a local tavern and entertainment club known for its risqué performances and attractive performers. Each performer will do hourly stage sets as well as interact with guests on the floor as original characters that they’ve either created just for this occasion or perhaps ones they’ve played for for numerous TTRPG sessions and have always wanted to bring to life. 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! Doors at 10:30p/Welcome Ceremony at 11pm. Entry $20 Tickets available at eventbrite.com

2/25

* ShowNight: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; 9 p.m. LGBT+ ShowNight with Starr Alexander, Paula Foxx Royale, Momma Foxx Royale, and BIG Momma. Cover $6 for 21up $10 for 18-20

* ONYX Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Mix and mingle with the ONYX social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.

* Secrets of the Sea – Fantasy Land: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Secrets of the Sea is a monthly show that offers the best in live entertainment New Orleans has to offer! Fantasyland is ready and waiting. 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 divine cast Fox Monroe, Poseidon Davenport, and Host Eros Sea. This month we have Gogo Incognito from Nashville TN. Tickets available at the door and on eventbrite.com

* 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 Nakita London & Santana A. Savage

* 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

2/27

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