Welcome to 2024! New Year, new you and all that fun stuff. January does not mean the end of the holiday season in NOLA, but the start of it with 12th Night. Mardi Gras season is upon us and it is a short one folks, so hold on to your feather masks and boas, it is going to be a wild and bumpy ride. 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; Rainbow sidewalk one Norman C. Francis Blvd.; 6 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
* Punk Rock Aerobics: Crescent Park; 2300 N. Peters St.; 7 p.m. $5 Bring 2 Canned Goods, Get fit and donate.
* Dat’s Funny: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m. Get ready to laugh your heart out at “Dat’s Funny” hosted by Troy Duchane. Every Monday night full of laughs!
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
* Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
* Synamin Vixin’s Synsual Movement Class: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Synsual Movement is all about dropping into your body and finding the movement that feels good and sensual to you. There is a warm up and then we go through different movement exercises to explore together. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Class is $15 and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
* No Judgement Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
* Open Talent Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
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.
* The Tiny Little Drag Show: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Each week 3 local drag stars are here to entertain you every Wednesday night! 1 act every 30 minutes so you can hang out, drink, catch some of it, or stay for it all!
* Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
* No Judgement Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Cupit’s Love Shack Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is hosted every Wednesday by Evan Cupit starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
* Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose form over 30,000 songs.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Ha Has & Ta Tas: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6 – 8 p.m. This summer join us for a show of epic proportions! You’ll laugh until it hurts in the pants! Our Comedy Burlesque has been called anything but boring! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday Night.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Thursday Night Trivia: Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8:30 p.m. Hosted by Lexis Redd D’Ville.
* Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
* Grind: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. BernardAve.; 10 p.m. Dance Party hosted by Boy Toy at poor boys bar every Thursday 10pm to 4am.
Friday:
* The Big Easy Teezy: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6:30 p.m. Bringing you the best Burlesque Dinner Show. Kick your night off eating oysters while Vivi Noir & her glamorous friends tease & tantalize. Its a great way to start off your night!
* Trixie Minx’s Tease the Season Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Freaky Fridays: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show at Ugly Dog Saloon in New Orleans Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s a relaxed environment where audience members can enjoy fantastic BBQ & an uncensored adult show. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too). Here, comics are encouraged to test material, get better & have fun – in an environment that celebrates risk & fosters community.
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. A wonderful intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your favorite bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. For everyone’s safety, we do require proof of vaccination and masks for attendance. We promise it will be worth it. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!
* The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
* Dollz with Ballz: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Taze-Ya-Ballz and cast.
* Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
Saturday:
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans: Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 6:30 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com Half Queer History, half stories of good ol’ Gay Smut! This is History & Happy Hour! Grab a vodka soda while we walk through the devastating and the enlivening history of queer goblins in the French Quarter. We make bar stops. A perfect way to start an evening out in NOLA! … Because homoerotic vampires are culture!
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (Seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com
* Show Night: Androgyny; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 p.m. Shownight – $5 cover 21^, $10 Cover 18-20 (first soda free)
* Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various background so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. ; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of historic Frenchmen St. comes the hottest Drag Show New Orleans has to offer. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming and entertaining experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances of some of the most iconic artists of all time while you start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
* Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
* The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.
* Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* Dream House Burlesque Club: Dream House Lounge; 401 Baronne St.; 7 p.m. Step into Dream House Burlesque Club & experience exquisite showgirls, impeccable vibes and delectable delights every Sunday evening.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
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* Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:00 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
1/5 – 1/27
* The Color Purple: Cutting Edge Theatre; 767 Robert ZSt.; Slidell, LA. Times and tickets at eventbrite.com This musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel (and the popular 1985 film) spotlights Celie, a downtrodden young woman whose personal awakening over the course of 40 years forms the arc of this epic story.
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* King Cakes and Cocktails: An Armeinius Social: 2459 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Join the Krewe of Armeinius for [ King Cake + Cocktails ] This Carnival celebration will have various king cakes for you to enjoy as well as flowing champagne and a limited bar. Also, we will be naming our first ever Armeinius Cocktail Queen! Dress as your favorite beverage and you can win a prize worth tens of dollars (and bragging rights as being the first one ever). $20 Donation
* Open Mic @ Dat A Bar: Androgyny; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 – 11 p.m. Poetry, Sing, Dance, Play Instrument !!! 8pm til 11pm
* 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
* Pink Friday 2: A Night go Nicki Minaj: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Pink Friday 2: A Night of Nicki Minaj will feature remixes of her biggest anthems, providing a fresh twist on beloved tracks such as “Super Bass” and “Anaconda.” Come witness electrifying performances starting at 11:30p that showcase Nicki’s biggest anthems and your chance to win 2 TICKETS to see NICKI MINAJ LIVE in New Orleans!
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* 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 Bingo: The Court of Two Sisters; 613 Royal St.; 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.Celebrate King’s Day with our favorite Queen! Drag Brunch Bingo is back with performances, prizes, surprises, and FUN! Price includes a two-course brunch with choice of Shrimp & Grits or Chicken Caesar Salad and King Cake. This event takes place on the second floor and stairs are required. Fort tickets go to https://www.exploretock.com/thecourtoftwosisters/experience/454024/drag-brunch-bingo?fbclid=IwAR2Xtg686dDRsOOmIV51GUSmcZJGGxtwQuMOAzEFI94KzZ86uOsyEanhlik
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 3 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. This is History & Happy Hour! Grab a vodka soda while we walk through the devastating and the enlivening history of queer goblins in the French Quarter.We make bar stops. A perfect way to start an evening out in NOLA! Because homoerotic vampires are culture! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* 2024 Joan of Arc Parade: French Quarter; 7 p.m. Celebrating St. Joan’s birthday and Twelfth Night, this annual walking procession is a medieval-themed theatrical procession, inspired by Joan’s time in 1400s France. Our procession honors our own unofficial patron saint, The Maid of New Orleans: the beloved golden French Quarter statue, a gift to the City of New Orleans from France in the 1950s, and our French history and heritage. It’s a short, family-friendly parade. For more info on the krewe and parade, visit www.joanofarcparade.org
* The Queens Eras Tour (Celebrity Impersonation of Taylor Swift): Independence Park Theatre; 7800 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge. 7 – 10 p.m. Join us for an evening of music and entertainment as we celebrate Taylor Swift! Experience the thrill of seeing your favorite Taylor Swift hits performed live, from her early country-pop days to her chart-topping pop anthems. Sing along to “Love Story,” “Blank Space,” “Shake It Off,” and many more! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Frank’s 12th Night Party: The Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes & Culture; 318 N. Rampart St.; 7 – 10 p.m. The Lord of Misrule and his Mystik Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers command your presence at Frank’s Annual 12th Night Party. The party returns to the new Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture! It’s in the same building complex but the entrance is now on N. Rampart. The doors open at 7:00pm. New this year—A tribute to the history of Gay Carnival. This will be followed by the traditional procession of previous Grand Revelers and the presentation of Grand Reveler IX, to be followed by the Meeting of the Courts of the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers and the Krewe of Queenateenas. Presentation begins at 7:30-ish. $40 gets you admission to the party (includes food, an open bar, and the museum), as well as a year-long membership in the Krewe de la Rue Royale Revelers. Admission may also include a custom-made, commemorative pin. Tickets are available on Eventbrite. You can also purchase admission pins in person from Frank Perez or any previous Grand Reveler (Jeff Palmquist, Will Antill, Felicia Phillips, Frank Perez, Duaine Daniels, Misti Gaither, Cody D. McLain.) Admission at the door is $45. As usual, the party will feature lots of booze, delicious food, scantily clad eye candy, and great people. A grand, gay time will be had by all so join us as we kick off Carnival Season!
* Phunny Phorty Phellows Streetcar Ride: Uptown New Orleans; 7 p.m. Every year on Twelfth Night, the Phunny Phorty Phellows (or PPP) herald the arrival of Carnival by participating in a “Carnival Countdown.” Afterwards, they load the streetcar at the Willow Streetcar Bar on S. Carrollton. From there, the krewe rides the streetcar down S. Carrollton to St. Charles Avenue. The streetcar makes Lee Circle to Canal before heading back down St. Charles. The streetcar then heads back down St. Charles to S. Carollton—where they end at Willow Streetcar Barn.
* Funky Uptown Krewe’s 2024 12th Night Ride “Saturday Night Fever”: Uptown New Orleans; 7 p.m. Watch the 2024 FUNKY UPTOWN KREWE and catch Saturday Night Fever. Come kick off the 2024 Carnival season with us along the St. Charles Streetcar Line. Route for Sat. Jan. 6th: – STARTS: 7pm in front of Bouree (1510 S Carrollton Ave. at Jeanette St.) in the streetcar following the Phunny Phorty Phellows – Follows along the St Charles streetcar line towards Downtown. – Ride turns around at Harmony Circle (just past Calliope St.) & returns down the St Charles streetcar line towards Uptown – WE WILL NOT BE RIDING THROUGH THE CBD (between Harmony Circle & Canal St) THIS YEAR! – ENDS: Fat Harry’s (4330 St Charles Ave.)
* Mardi Gras Masquerade: Androgyny; 7181 W Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 p.m. Come Celebrate the Beginning of Mardi Gras! Masquerade Style. Keep the Mystery of who is who! Formal with Mask or Mardi Gras Attire with Mask Not required but Appreciated. No Cover 21up | $5 Cover 18-20
* Magical Krewe of Exotique’s Disco Ball: Liv’s Battlefield Bar; 116 E. Moreau St., Chalmette; 8 p.m. This year we honor the return of Queen Regina Adams and King Jeffrey Wilkes while bringing in this year’s Queen Gia GiaVanni and King Zack Ziegler. The theme is UNDERWORLD and we have a great line up for the Costume Tableau leading up to the presentation of our new King and Queen. There will be a VIP Reception for the first hour which includes food and a bottle of Champagne at every VIP Table. VIP also guarantees you a seat for the ball. Each VIP table seats 4 guests. VIP tickets are $20 each. General admission tickets will be $10 in advance or at the door. Either way you will get to see the Costume Tableau and presentation of the King and Queen. You will also get to dance to our Disco D.J. following the King and Queen’s Presentation. Hosted by Monique Michaels-Alexander. MAGICAL KREWE OF EXOTIQUE “DISCO BALL” “UNDERWORLD” 8pm VIP RECEPTION; 9PM General Admission Entry; 9:30 PM Tableau begins with dancing to follow.
* Funny But Make It Fashion; Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 9 – 10:30 p.m. A Comedy Show And Modeling Competition Rolled Into One Do You Have What It Takes To Become The Next Supermodel Of The Comedy World? Join hosts Nkechi Chibueze and Laveau Contraire for a night of laughter, fashion, and fierce competition as some of the city’s best comedians share their funniest jokes, A few lucky audience members will have the opportunity to participate in a LIVE photoshoot inspired by the jokes told on stage. With the help of the comedian, they turn their punchlines into picture-perfect poses while living out their Top Model fantasies! Our distinguished panel of judges evaluate the photos and determine which comedian-model duo has what it takes to be crowned the funniest fashionistas of the night! This month’s dress code is New Year, New Nude, and features Tyler Fowler, Daniel Masterpiece Jones, and Jamie Shriner. Tickets at door and on eventbrite.com
* Miss Roundup At Large 2024: The Roundup; 560 E. Weinberg St., Pensacola, FL.; 9 p.m. Compete for your chance to be Miss Roundup At Large 2024 on January 6! Winner will receive a crown, sash, and $500 ! If you are interested in competing, contact Monica Heart; Miss Roundup 2023-204, Jawakatema Davenport; or Miss Roundup At Large 2023, Raven Samore. Or come out and watch all the fun.
* Now That’s What I Call Queer (an unapologetically queer dance party): Twelve Mile Limit; 3624 Baudin St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. queer dance party at twelve mile limit! DJ set by warm advice! $5 twelve mile limit cocktail special! No cover!
* GLAMOUR!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:00 p.m. FoxyRose Productions Presents: GLAMOUR! New Orleans Burlesque and Variety at its most Glamorous, Extravagant, and Exciting! Tickets at door and evenntbrite.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.
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* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
1/8
* 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.
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* My Fair Lady: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; Tuesdays through Thursdays – 7:30; Fridays – 8 p.m.; Saturdays – 2 & 8 p.m.; Sundays – 1 p.m. From Lincoln Center Theater comes Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady. Boasting such classic songs as “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “The Rain in Spain,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” and “On the Street Where You Live,” My Fair Lady tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a young Cockney flower seller, and Henry Higgins, a linguistics professor who is determined to transform her into his idea of a “proper lady.” But who is really being transformed? For tickets, go to https://www.saengernola.com/events/my-fair-lady/calendar
1/9
* Jami Attenberg Author Talk and Book Signing: Baldwin Books; 1030 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 p.m. This is an exclusive ticketed event! Tickets include entry to the event and a physical copy of her new book 1000 Words. Jami will be in conversation with Maurice Carlos Ruffin and Jacques Pierre Francois. Inspired by Jami Attenberg’s wildly popular literary movement #1000WordsofSummer, this writer’s guide features encouraging essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m.“Sincerely, Fantasy ” is a variety show full of foolishness and fantasy! A performance art panorama of theater, burlesque, live music, stories, and sideshow! Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood but on acid!! Featuring a rotating cast of clowns – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Dinah Deville, Tsarina Hellfire & Thugsy DaClown Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees please or buy tickets at eventbrite.com
1/10
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. A new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater! Each month a new cast of characters have to convince YOU the audience that they are the murderer. As each character performs, every dollar you tip counts as a vote towards your preferred performer and whoever gets chosen by the audience gets to give an encore performance. 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
* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!
* The Show That Is Tonight with Jeez Loueez: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hump Day antics ensue with nightlife Queen Jeez Loueez in a brand new late night style talk show! Joined by Sailem & special guests!
1/11 – 1/22
* The Trees: Contemporary Arts Center; 900 Camp St.; 1/11, 1/12, 1/14, 1/15, 1/18, 1/19, 1/21, 1/22 – 7:30 p.m. 1/14, 1/21 – 2 p.m. The Trees tells the story of a brother and sister who literally take root in the earth and begin turning into trees. As news of this spectacle spreads, people from many walks of life converge on the park where they’ve taken root: sometimes, the visitors arrive out of curiosity, other times, an altruistic desire to help, and other times still, a sense of opportunism. Over the course of the next seven years, the siblings become pillars of an accidental and richly meaningful community. For tickets, go to https://www.intramuraltheater.org/thetrees
1/11 – 1/28
* Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St.; Thursdays – Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. Tickets at https://ci.ovationtix.com/36212/production/1160660?fbclid=IwAR2QCZBUF_l07-5C4ZWk3KwSSzSrqbGYKsYwJi6qmo4gaXji-a8sxNGoI30 Recipient of the 1963 Tony Award for Best Play, Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? brings seduction, drama, and despair to the stage as the drinks flow and inhibitions melt away. Experience Albee’s classic marriage story like you’ve never seen it before. Directed by Tommye Myrick. Featuring Lance E. Nichols as George; Zardis as Martha; Nicoye Banks as Nick; Jarrell Hamilton as Honey.
1/11
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! But don’t be discouraged! You needn’t know much to play this game, bribe us for points, and get ready for the silliest, sexiest trivia show in town. We have prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
* Simply The Best: The Tina Turner Story; Chickie Wah Wah; 2531 Wisteria St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Anaïs St. John tells the story of Tina Turner’s incredible life story and sings her top hits along with featured musicians Kyle Cripps, Brian Quezerque, Doug Belote, Roderick Paulin, Danny Abel, Romy Kaye, and Debbie Davis. Tickets are $20 Tickets at https://www.venuepilot.co/events/92770/orders/new?fbclid=IwAR36UknphGA0h2wF7MaI0AjwWoT5EDl0E6_cKJW2sNIxFjao5vSDPOtadBQ#/
* With a Little Feeling: A Storytelling / Standup Show: Big Couch; 1020 Desire Street; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Join host Joe Tolpi and local comedians for a night of laughter and stories as part of this monthly show. With a Little Feeling is storytelling and standup comedy featuring a different roster of local comedians talking / joking about how they are (or are not) coping in the world. It really is a “laugh so you don’t cry” situation, right? Tickets at door and eventbrite.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. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events, winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience’s applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com
1/12
* 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
* Baby One More Time: The 25th Anniversary Release; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating Britney Spears! …Baby One More Time – The celebration of the 25th anniversary of Britney’s Debut Album! Featuring Britney Spear’s anthems all night long with themed megamix performances of the princess of pop’s biggest hits!
* 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
* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door. 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!
1/13
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Dolly Should: Mockingbird Cafe; 110 S. Second St., Bay St. Louis, MS. 4 – 9 p.m. 7th Annual Dolly Should . . . Come celebrate her birthday with us! Music by DJ Doug Funnie, Dolly themed food & drink specials, Dolly goods & flair, look-alike contest, & more. Dolly Look-Alike Contest schedule -In person sign up from 4pm-6pm -Line up starts at 6:30 -Contest starts at 7 w/ judging to follow. This downtown event is a fun filled time.
* Krewe Mosaique: French Quarter; 6 p.m. Please join us for Krewe Mosaique’s inaugural parade through the French Quarter! Our route is tentatively approved by NOPD Events so stay tuned for the official route reveal! Krewes include Krewe Mayahuel (with Tamojunto), The hATTAS, Kreweleidoscope, …and Boleyns, Krewe of Conus, Trashformers, Krewe of Heavenly Bodies, the brand new krewe, Krewe of Nyades and the resurgance of The Haus of the Rising Dragons! The parade will be led by Bon Soir!
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m.Lieder and Lingerie is a live music opera burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians pushing the boundaries of Opera until she says her safe word. Do you need some titties with your ditties? Some schlongs with your songs? Then look no further than the opera strip-tease sensation, Lieder and Lingerie!! Tickets at eventuate.com and door.
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: Big Couch; 3400 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. This improvised comedy show takes inspiration from the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. Got a job promotion? Cheers! Landed a new gig? Cheers! Kissed someone? Cheers! Got out of bed? Cheers! We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it.Each show also includes a bonus improv team showing off their skills and concepts for more joy and laughs! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at door
* 610 Stompers Debutante Ball – Pop Stars: The Errors Tour: Fillmore New Orleans: 6 Canal St.; 8 p.m. Get ready to party with the 610 Stompers at the 13th Annual Debutante Ball – Pop Stars: The Errors Tour! This event is happening at the Fillmore New Orleans, located on Canal Street. It’s time to dance, sing, and have a blast! Get your Pop Star themed costumes ready (get creative, people) and dance the night away with us Saturday, January 13th at The Fillmore New Orleans. Your ticket to 610: POP STARS includes OPEN BAR ALL NIGHT, LATE NIGHT PIZZA, live entertainment by New Orleans’ own My So Called Band and JOHNNY SKETCH AND THE DIRTY NOTES. Tickets at eventbrite. No tickets sold at the door.
* Big Easy Stompers – Monthly Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us for our FREE monthly Country Dance at Grandpre’s Bar. All are welcome.
* Mystic Krewe of Apollo’s Bal Masque Tony, Tony, Tony: The Historic Carver Theater; 727 N. Johnson St.; 7 – 11:30 p.m. Join The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans as we present our 21st Bal Masque, “Tony, Tony, Tony,” January 13, at the Historic Carver Theater. Our ball promises to be fun as we present costumes inspired by productions that won Tony Awards. From “White Christmas” to “Oklahoma,” “Music Man” to “Dreamgirls,” and “Phantom of the Opera” to “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” you just don’t know what’s in store for you. Honoring our reigning King and Queen Apollo New Orleans XX William Stevenson and Ned Pitre and presenting our King and Queen Apollo New Orleans XXI. Doors open at 7 p.m. for food and cocktails (which will be available throughout the night). Tableau begins at 8 p.m. Tickets available now at www.mkanola.com or eventbrite.com
* Roux LaLa 3.0 Racin to Rome: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Roux LALA 3.0 “Racing to Rome” A Crescent City Rougaroux Drag Extravaganza The Crescent City Rougaroux are back with Roux LALA 3.0: Racing to Rome, a drag extravaganza that’s gonna have you saying “Mamma Mia!” We’re throwin’ a fundraising show to help our queers get to the second largest rugby tournament in the world, happening in Rome next May. That’s right, these hunks are trading in their toe studs and mouth guards for some heels and TIGHT tuck. Hosted by Coach O & Lynx! Raffles and auctions with fabulous prizes Booze by Oz’s FABULOUS bartenders. A chance to support Louisiana’s ONLY Queer & Inclusive Rugby Team! All proceeds from this event will go towards helping the Crescent City Rougaroux reach their fundraising goal.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio
* 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
* The Jeez Loueez Variety Hour: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Join Jeez Loueez, the Queen of the Tease, for her OneWomanShitShow! The international burlesque superstar brings her quarterly cabaret to New Orleans with tales of love, life, stripping in weird places, government scams, surviving violent crimes, and more! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
1/14
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Tap 65 Celebrity Illusions Drag Brunch: Tap 65; 515 Mouton St. Ste 103, Baton Rouge. 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by TayTay Bonnet. Cohosted by Jacquelyn Cayne. Audience games hosted by Tara Royale and Tuuki Taylor. Break time hosted by Kandy Cayne and special guest performance by Scarlett Black. Musical DJ by Mickey Parker aka Mizz Evangelista. Doors open at 11:00 AM. Show is from 12:00-3:00 PM. Indian and Traditional Brunch dishes, Custom Mimosa pitchers and specialty cocktails available for purchase all through the event. Contact Queens of Louisiana for reservation purchases paying directly via Venmo or contact us by Email, Facebook or Instagram for any other purchasing options like CashApp, PayPal or Zelle. Single seats available for $15, 4 top tables for $50, 8 top tables for $100 but we can accommodate any size party that you need. Single seat purchases will be grouped together at a table or seated at the bar. All ages are welcome.
* Drag Bingo to Benefit SpayMart: Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris St.; 3 – 6 p.m. $5 a card that can be used for all games played. All game proceeds go to SpayMart. Princesse Stephaney hosts.
* Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 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 rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
1/15
* Liminal Lux Cabaret: The Courtyard Brewery; 1160 Camp St.; 7:30 – 10 p.m. Join us for a night of enchantment at the Liminal Lux Cabaret! This in-person event will take place at The Courtyard Brewery in the heart of the Lower Garden District in the “Liminal Space” within the brewery. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of the city as you indulge in drag, burlesque and MORE! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
1/17
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 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 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!
1/19
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Broadway meets vaudeville! Live singing, cabaret, sideshow, and MORE to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER soundtrack! With acts ranging from singers and dancers to drag and burlesque to fire eaters and sword swallowers, you won’t want to miss this monthly powerhouse of a performance!
* Dolly’s Birthday Bash: Louisiana Children’s Museum; 15 Henry Thomas Dr.; 7 – 10 p.m. Dolly’s new album has dropped, and so have tickets to Dolly’s Birthday Bash! Come “Party like a Rockstar” with the Krewe of Dolly, enter our costume contest, hear amazing performances by Amanda Shaw, Tiffany Pollack and Co. and more! Beer, wine, bubbles, and food are included!! See the link for more details and to purchase tickets to the party of the season to help raise money for literacy! https://www.thekreweofdolly.org/events.html
* Instant Ensemble: Long Form Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 3400 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.Instant Ensemble demonstrates the power of collaborative creativity through improv comedy. We’ll gather 10 improvisers who may or may not have performed together, assign them as a team, and give them a stage for a show. What will happen? Who knows!
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. Grab a vodka soda while we walk through the devastating and the enlivening history of queer goblins in the French Quarter.We make bar stops. Because homoerotic vampires are culture! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Renegade Bears Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. From the UK’s jewel of burlesque and badass showgirl Pinky DeVille comes BURNING HELL BURLESQUE – a night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus guest stars. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
1/20
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Chewbacchus XIII: Nothing to See Here: Marigny/French Quarter; 7 p.m. The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus presents their thirteenth annual parade in devotion to The Sacred Drunken Wookiee. With over 3000 members and over 100 subkrewes, Chewbacchus will roll under the theme “Nothing To See Here” in honor of this year’s chosen royalty, long time krewe member and captain of the Men, Women, and Aliens in Black subkrewe, Elden “Agent EL, He Who Makes This Look Good” Spear. The parade will again be following its 2023 route, starting at Franklin Avenue and St. Claude, turning on Elysian Fields and then unto Decatur St, where it heads up-river to end at Decatur and Conti St. And after the parade join us at the CHEWBACCHANAL at the Fillmore New Orleans.
* Chewbacchannal: The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 9 p.m. m- 2 a.m. Party with the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus at the annual Chewbacchanal!!! The public is invited to join the Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus after the parade for THE CHEWBACCHANAL. Entrance to the Chewbacchanal is included in Chewbacchus annual dues. The public is encouraged to costume and party with us too!! NON-MEMBER Tickets available at the door and online GA TICKETS $20 for non-Chewbacchus members* (Purchase link coming soon) GA – VIP UPGRADE $80 includes admission and VIP VIP UPGRADE $60 for CHEWBACCHUS MEMBERS ONLY on Eventbrite VIP add-on includes access to express VIP entrance, BG’s Lounge, drink specials and a complimentary selection of food, as well as a VIP seating area in the main hall. VIP area in BG’s Lounge also features exclusive entertainment. For more info go to https://chewbacchus.org/chewbacchanal/
* The Boba Fete: A Space Themed Costume Party: The Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 9 p.m. The Force of Mardi Gras is Strong with the return of The Boba Fête. This year’s Starship will be landing at Toulouse Theatre on January 20 for a party that is out of this world! Featuring: – Bakey’s Brew; The Budz and The Big Werm. Visuals By: Xander Stewart aka Captain Sasquatch Tickets at door and at https://www.seetickets.us/event/the-boba-fete:-a-space-themed-costume-party/576492?fbclid=IwAR1zJ-YKIsF2INrHiINw1DSK3Zx5OeazrfY_B114-xO1tEDIzVb8wiEZG3A
* ONYX Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m – midnight. Mix and mingle with ONYX social club at their beer bust social! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Jessica Wild – Splash’s 20th Anniversary: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get ready to witness a night of glamor, talent, and excitement at the Jessica Wild – All Stars Season 8 Superstar for Splash’s 20 Year Anniversary ! Come and celebrate the career of Jessica Wild, one of the most iconic stars from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 2 & All Stars Season 8. Tickets Include: Entry, VIP Passes with meet and greet, and Line Skip! Tickets on eventbrite.com
* SWEET TEA! A Queer Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. From Atlanta to New Orleans, ATL’s longest running queer variety show, SWEET TEA, is making its New Orleans debut at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret in The Twilight Room. Featuring performances by: Eddie Lockwood La Reina, Laveau Contraire, Qween Quan. Hosted by TAYLOR ALXNDR. Doors at 9:30PM. Show at 10PM. Pre-sale tickets are $15, Tickets at the door are $20. Get your tickets here: sfqp.info/sweettea120
* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Sparkling showgirls performing in gorgeous gowns, then see them strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dancer in one wild, unforgettable experience. Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com
* 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.
1/21
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Drag Bingo: Gabby’s Country and Western Bar; 2021 Paris Rd.; 7 p.m. Get ready for a fun-filled night of Bingo where we’ll play for a good cause. 6 rounds hosted by Tora Himan. Raffle tickets as well, with amazing prizes, comedy and lots of balls… bingo balls! Cash Bar available
1/22
* 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.
1/24
* Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious & Audacious Nola presents: Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor Enjoy award winning talent and explosive entertainment featuring burlesque bombshells performing to epic jams. Savor every minute of this longform extravaganza starring world renowned performance artists at New Orleans’ favorite cabaret. – Doors 7 pm, Show 8:00pm
1/25
* Full Moon Strip Off: The Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m. Full Moon Strip Off. Hosted by the Crescent City Leathermen at The Phoenix.
1/26
* Friday Night Before Mardi Gras 24 – La Revue Reve ; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m. Belle Reve and Friday Night Before Mardi Gras ’24 invite you to join us for “La Revue Reve” – an evening of revelry and celebration, Please join us as we raise funds for the Belle Reve Center and our mission of providing LGBTQ-affirming, affordable housing for seniors in Orleans Parish. Costumes are recommended but not required… think Paris, Montmartes, Belle Epoque or Can-Can revue… Entertainment, French-inspired hors d’oeuvres and sweets, plus open bar included. Valid 21+ ID required for entry. Tickets available on eventbrite.com
* Krewe Boheme Parade: Marigny and French Quarter: 7 p.m. The Krewe Bohème is a marching parade which travels through the Marigny and the French Quarter. The procession is led by a symbol of the bohemian spirit, a green absinthe fairy, followed by several inner krewe marching clubs. For the route and more info, go to https://www.kreweboheme.com/about-us
* 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.
* French Quarter Cabaret – A Variety Burlesque Experience: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. Scorpio Boys Entertainment offers a unique cabaret vibe with a burlesque twist. We sing, dance, laugh, and have a gay ole time! Everyone is welcome and everybody is celebrated. This is a free show at the door, but if you want to ensure the best seat possible and get the most out of your experience, reserve your seat today.
* Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. Experience the Venusian Nights in the heart of New Orleans! Expect glamor and camp to the umpteenth degree. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere, as the energy of the crowd merges with the twinkling lights and pulsating music.
1/27
* Drag Brunch: Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant; 701 Tchoupitoulas St.; 10 a.m. Join us in The Attic at Lucy’s – New Orleans for the Divine Ms. Emms & Her Fabulous Femmes’ Divine Drag Brunch! Tickets are $45 (tax and tip included) and include a brunch buffet and a front-row seat to the divas – Vanessa Carmichael, Pharrah Kayla, Giselle Trivianni, and Ms. Jessica Emms! Please note that alcohol is not included in the cost of your ticket and will be sold separately. The Attic opens at 10am with brunch starting at 10:30am and the show beginning at 11am sharp. Limited seating is available and advanced purchased tickets are required for entry. We strongly suggest purchasing tickets on a single order for groups who wish to sit together. Please note that tables seat 8 guests – should you have less than 8 in your group other parties may also be seated at your table. On the day of the event, please visit the host stand to check in with a photo ID (or copy of the photo ID) that matches the name of the person who purchased the tickets, as well as the confirmation email associated with the order. Event is nonrefundable, nontransferable, and guests must be 21+ to attend. Please note that The Attic is ADA accessible – an elevator is available to bring guests up to the second floor as needed. Questions? Please feel free to call us at (504) 523-8995 or send us an email at neworleans@lucyssurf.com. To purchase tickets, visit https://lucyssurf.com/shop
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Walking With the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans; Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 2:30 p.m. Half Queer History, Half Stories of Good ol’ Gay Smut! Creep the French Quarter streets where Marlon Brando raged, lesbians had turf wars, and New Orleans gays contributed to the revolution. A perfect way to start an evening out in NOLA! Because homoerotic vampires are culture! Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Bal Masque XLII – Apollo’s Palette: Raising Cane’s River Center; 398 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge. The Raising Cane’s River Center has a clear bag policy. No one will be allowed to enter The River Center on Ball night with a purse unless it is clear. Doors will open at 5:30pm CST Pre-Ball activities will begin at 6:30pm. Please plan to arrive prior to 6:30pm to ensure you do not miss anything. Dress Code: Formal Attire is required (Tuxedo or Evening Gown) Food & Beverage Instructions: NEW: Your ticket prices included corkage. Guests are allowed to bring their own food, beverages, and mixers. There will be NO cash bar at the event. For tickets and more info go to http://www.apollobatonrouge.com/
* The Surreal Salon Soiree: The Baton Rouge Gallery – center for contemporary art: 1515 Dalrymple Dr., Baton Rouge. A night of art, music, interactive experiences, drinks, and a ton of costumes, all in celebration of the international juried exhibition known as Surreal Salon 16. More info on Surreal Salon 16 can be found at batonrougegallery.org/surreal-salon
* Secrets of the Sea: Love Shack 80’s Takeover: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. We have The Golden God of Burlesque, local and national multi-award-winning performers, and an unforgettable experience. Tickets at door and on eventbrite.com Secrets of the Sea is a monthly show with a different theme and cast each month. This month we are celebrating the 80’s! Performances by our sexy cast Victoria Vinyl, Roxie le Rouge, Poseidon Davenport, Eros Sea and celebrate with us as we go back in time to the LOOOOOOOOOOVE SHACK BABY!
* Bash After The Ball: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.It’s Apollo Ball night and Splash is ready to make you DANCE! Keep the Mardi Gras spirit alive and dance the night away to the beats of our DJs. With non-stop music, lights, and an atmosphere filled with excitement.
* Gimme Gimme Disco: A Disco Dance Party Inspired By Abba: Tipitina’s; 499 Napoleon Ave.; 9 p.m. Tickets at https://www.ticketweb.com/event/gimme-gimme-disco-tipitinas-tickets/13847308?irgwc=1&clickid=RsVxtN1mLxyPTBi1St14Mw86UkH0Y5yxUVV4SM0&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_253158&impradid=253158&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat253158&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_253158&utm_source=253158-Facebook-%20TM&impradname=Facebook-%20TM&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid=4272
* Krewe Du Vieux Parade: Marigny and French Quarter; 6:30 p.m. Krewe du Vieux is loved for its wild satire, adult themes, and political comedy, as well as for showcasing some of the best brass and jazz bands in New Orleans. For more info, go to https://www.kreweduvieux.org/
* 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
* Ladee Lucerne & Stanley Roy present CHURCH OF Existential Crisis!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Burlesque, Drag, Performative Ritual, Live Music, & whatever creative medium we can get our glitter encrusted fingerless gloves on! w/ our Collection of Immaculate Clergy include: Lady Lucerne, Stanley Roy, Tsarina Hellfire and Eddie Lockwood. Tickets at eventbrite.com
1/28
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* ‘Tit Rex Parade: Marigny; 4:30 p.m. ‘tit Rəx is New Orleans’ first and only MicroKrewe featuring floats made out of shoeboxes that look like full size floats. For more info, go to https://titrexparade.com/
1/29
* Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen 2024: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m.Get ready to laugh your heart out at the Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen 2024, where the funniest ladies in town will battle it out. Tic kets at door and eventbrite.com
1/30 – 1/31
* Les Miserables: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 7:30 p.m. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/les-miserables/ Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Les Misérables tells a story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit.. The score includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House” and many more.
1/30
* Attrition Presents: Messer Chups, The Unnaturals & The Quaalords: The Goat New Orleans; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 8 p.m. Show @ 9 p.m. $15 ADV, $18 DOS. Advance Tickets: goatshowsnola.eveentbrite.com
1/31
NOAGE Book Club: 345 Camp St.; 6 – 7:30 p.m.Diary of a Misfit, by Casey Parks. Book description: “When Casey Parks came out as a lesbian in college back in 2002, she assumed her life in the South was over. Her mother shunned her, and her pastor asked God to kill her. But then Parks’s grandmother, a stern conservative who grew up picking cotton, pulled her aside and revealed a startling secret. “I grew up across the street from a woman who lived as a man,” and then implored Casey to find out what happened to him. Diary of a Misfit is the story of Parks’s life-changing journey to unravel the mystery of Roy Hudgins, the small-town country singer from her grandmother’s youth, all the while confronting ghosts of her own.
