It was a slow and arduous process but our city is bouncing back with festivals, events and parties. It is with much happiness that we are bringing back the calendar of events, so if you want something listed, please email ledgemgp@gmail.com. Here are just some of the hot happenings in July to put on your “Gaydar.”
7/1: Wine, Art, & Books: A Benefit for the LGBT+ Archives Project; Grand Krewe; 2305 Decatur St.; 5:30 – 8 p.m. In conjunction with Grande Krewe Fine Wine and Spirits, Frenchmen Art and Books is hosting a benefit for the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana. The wine tasting is free. The sale of books and art benefits the Archives Project. The books range from lesbian novels to queer theory texts to travel books to cookbooks. The best thing about this collection is that it is priced to sell.
7/1: Lez Talk About It; Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris Ave Suite A; 6 – 9 p.m. Join Misti and Jeff at KingFish Cider Brewery as they broadcast LIVE. this is a great way for you to check out their delicious drinks and amazing space while getting to watch the show LIVE. This is a new business and is “family owned” .. Let’s show them some love and support.
7/2 – 7/3: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
7/2 – 7/3: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
7/2: Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
7/2: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
7/2: 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!) returns. As Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal says, “Come shake what your Mama gave you!” Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. Do you believe in beginner’s luck? New dancers are encouraged.
7/2: Gender BENT, Seduction; The Domino; 3044 St. Claude; Starts at 10 p.m. Gender Bent is tantalizing your nether regions with seductive, provocative, sensual performances. The “art” of seduction takes on many forms. It can be a look, a touch, a word, or a movement. It can be subtle or obvious. Delicate or blatant. Join their cast of Drag misfit and special guests as the tempt you and redefine this age old art. Cast Queen- Nicki Nicolai; King- Squirrel King; Monster- The Grand MAW; Special guests – Dea Deviante; Dick Jones Burly. $5-$15$sliding scale cover at the door. Showtime 11 p.m.
7/3: Creole Tomato Festival; French Market; French Market Place; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Nothing says summertime in New Orleans quite like the French Market Creole Tomato Festival. Held every summer in the heart of the French Quarter, the music, dancing, food, and drink signal the start of a new season, one that’s laid-back and brimming at the pot with flavor. Celebrate tomato fest with a mix of virtual and in person activities on July 3, 2021. Get fresh Creole tomatoes at the French Market and see live music. Tune in for recipes, cooking demonstrations and more family friendly activities.
7/3: NOLA Zydeco Festival; New Orleans Jazz Museum; 400 Esplanade Ave.; 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. NOLA Zydeco Fest is an outdoor music and food event showcasing Sean Ardoin, Lil Nathan and the Zydeco Big Timers, and Rusty Metoyer and The Zydeco Krush along with the Brass-a-holics, FlagBoy Giz and FlagBoy Doogie. Hosted by Tamica Lee of WGNO and Bravo.
7/2: Secrets of the Sea; Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Secrets Of The Sea is happening in person at the world-famous Allways Lounge and Cabaret.
Eros Sea and Poseidon Davenport, founders of Scorpio Boys Entertainment, are excited to bring back this very special show. The cast includes Poseidon Davenport, Bessie Boutte, Pup Xerxes, Ruby Falls & Hannah Bahney, Juno, Acrodite, Ladee Lucerm and Host by Eros Sea.
Tickets may be purchased at www.eventbrite.com/.
7/4: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
7/4: Fourth of July Cookout “Wieners, Meat, and Buns”; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 12 – 3 p.m. Join the Mystic Krewe of Amon Ra at their Annual 4th of July Cookout “Wieners, Meat, and Buns” at The Corner Pocket. Admission of a $15 Donation to the Krewe for all you can eat. You can buy the tickets at the door. Wieners, Burgers and all the fixings! We will also have a 50/50 raffle.
7/4: Wet Hot American Nightmare IV; The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; 12 – 10 p.m. The 4th installment of the annual July 4th celebration at The Drifter Hote. l.Featuring Unicorn Fukr, Herb Christopher, Tristan Dufrene. All American BBQ courtesy of Hardway Barbecue
This year’s vibe: reunite! LIMITED CAPACITY! 21+. Get your tickets at https://thedrifterhotel.getomnify.com/.
7/4: GirlPAWty Women’s Barbecue Extravaganza; 6002 St. Claude Ave.; 12 – 6 p.m. GirlPAWty nola has found the perfect space for you and your friends to come celebrate the Fourth of July. Grab your chairs and come out for food,drink, music and fun. We will have drinks beer and barbecue on a donation basis but It is free to attend. Please invite your friends.
7/4: Leather, Lace and Levi; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 4 – 7 p.m. A 4th of July Celebration hosted by the Lords of Leather! Events include a red, white, and blue balls competition and wiener swallowing contest – prizes will also be awarded for best leather, lace, and Levi. Open bar for well drinks and domestic beer. $40 from 4pm – 7pm.
7/4: 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.
7/4: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
7/4: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
7/4: Drag Show at Uncle Matt’s with July 4th fireworks; Uncle Matt’s Bar & Bistro; 2303 Hickory Ave.; starts at 9 p.m. The Drag Queens are coming back to Harahan with a Big Bang! Show to start at 9 p.m. Fireworks to follow. Must be 21+ to attend. Cash bar.
7/4: 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.
7/4: Red White and Boner Underwear Dance Party; Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m – 2 a.m. Happy 4th of July come dance the night away, Special guest DJ Karbination, free clothes check and drink specials.
7/4: July 4th Drag Show: A Tribute to BRUNO MARS; Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. Hosted by SIREN, DRAG DEBUT by BRAVO MARS and a duo performance with AnderSINN Paak. Special Performances by Justin Betweener, Frankie Fontaine and xxoo. Tickets can be bought on www.eventbrite.com.
7/5: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
7/5: Haus Party at Carnaval – Haus of Smells; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; – 10:30 p.m. Haus Party is back for the first Monday in July featuring the Haus of Smells. Doors at 8 p.m.; Show at 8:30 p.m. It’s a Haus Party with Carina and ST!NK from the Haus of Smells. VIP Tables and General Admission tickets available at www.eventbrite.com.
7/6: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
7/6: 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.
7/6: Last Resort; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Tickets $20 on eventbrite. Welcome to the return of Last Resort: A Too Niche Cabaret. Last Resort Cabaret is a cabaret exploring unique themes that allow performers to fully flex their creative muscles! Each show is a unique experience with burlesque, drag, comedy, side show, vaudeville, and more! Hosted and Produced by Nicki Nicolai! Doors: 10 p.m Show Starts: 10:30 p.m.
7/7: Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy: Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease, Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! 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! Details & reservations @ [AllWays Lounge & Cabaret](http://theallwayslounge.net/)
7/7: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
7/9 – 7/10: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
7/9 – 7/10: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
7/9: 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.
7/9: 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!) returns. As Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal says, “Come shake what your Mama gave you!” Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. Do you believe in beginner’s luck? New dancers are encouraged.
7/9: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
7/10: Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
7/10: Halloween New Orleans Pool Party; 2723 Jefferson Ave.; 1 – 4 p.m. Come by and chill off in this Summer New Orleans heat! Join us for our annual HNO Pool Party at the home of Tommy Aleman. There will be opportunities to buy passes and tickets and get more information on our cause. Bring a friend who is new to HNO and introduce them to this great cause and year round community. All proceeds benefiting Project Lazarus.
There is a $10 suggested donation at the door and as always it’s free for this years Host and Patrons.
7/10: Queens with an Attitude; The Bombay Club; 830 Conti St.; 6 – 9 p.m. The Krewe of Armeinius presents a fundraiser for their 2022 Bal Masque. All royalty is invited to wear their crowns and sashes. Come mix with the members of Gay Carnival. Tickets are $40 and may be purchased at the door. Price includes complimentary buffet, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages.
7/10: Kofi!!! ShowNight @ Androgyny; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; starts at 11 p.m.Kofi makes her Houma Return! Come Enjoy Entertainment by The legend and the Awesome Beauties of the Bayou! Line up for the night includes Kofi (too many titles to list), Miss Louisiana USofA Diva Mahogany Campbell, Miss Gay Mississippi USofA Jezza Belle L’Moore, and Miss Gay Louisiana America ’09 Bambi Bextor. Cover $5
7/11: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
7/11: Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
7/11: Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69??? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
7/11: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
7/11: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
7/11: Gender BENT, Myths & Legends; Santos Bar; 1135 Decatur St.; Starts at 10 p.m. Gender Bent, New Orleans most untraditional gender-fluid Drag show is back at Santos paying homage to the myths and legends of old. From ancient gods and goddesses to modern cryptics, from heroes and villains of times past to folk/fairy tales both foreign and domestic, human history is chalked full of myths and legends. Join their Cast and special guests as we pay tribute to the creatures and humans that have been with us since before civilizations began to form. Cast Squirrel King; Nicki Nicolai; The Grand MAW; Special Guests- Peachy King, TBA. Cover 10$ at the door. Showtime 11p.m.
7/12: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
7/13: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
7/13: 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.
7/14: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
7/13: Eureeka Starfish’s ClownTownTV Takeover LIVE featuring Chatty the Mime Two Shows – One Spectacular Evening; The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; Shows at 8 and 10 p.m. ClownTownTV LIVE featuring performances by: Chatty the Mime, Eureeka Starfish, T’sarina Hellfire, Stanley Roy, Juju, Cassidy Copperhead, Sideshow Matt and Scabies the Clown. Eureeka TV Late Show: 10 p.m. Alternative Dimension Talk Show. Eureeka Starfish with special surprise guests! Tickets: $20 General Admission – One Show Only; $30 General Admission – Double Feature (2 Shows: 1 Price); $40 VIP Double Feature (2 Shows: 1 Price, VIP Seating on the Dancefloor & a Limited Edition Eureeka Napkins 1.5″ Button). Tickets available through Eventbrite or skip the fees slide into our DMs or email ClownTownNola@gmail.com!
7/15: Prettie Boi Showcase: Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Monthly showcase featuring some great NOLA talent. Email prettieboishowcase@gmail.com for tickets.
7/16 – 7/17: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
7/16 – 7/17: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
7/16 – 7/18: Stangela’s Swamp Thing: An interactive play from MoonCricket Productions; Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Fri & Sat, 5 – 7 p.m. Sun. When a spoiled billionaire heiress (Stangela Angela Hemsworth Kingsley Winthrop Farouk Adams III) is betrayed, her overbearing father blackmails the culprits into helping her regain her status. The team may have successfully thwarted her presidential bid, but now they have gotten the unwanted attention of The Adams. So with their livelihoods hanging in the balance, this merry band of incompetents, must bring home an Oscar for the rebooted horror movie Swamp Thing.
This interactive theatre experience is presented by MoonCricket Productions. Discounts available for general admission tickets purchased prior to July 1. Tickets will be $30 at the door.
VIP Admission includes reserved seating, role in the play, signed color playbill of the play, post-play photos with the cast in character, entry into a door prize giveaway, and personal recorded message from cast member. Tickets may be purchased on eventbrite or on their Facebook page.
7/16: Renegade Beers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.
Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
7/16: 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!) returns. As Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal says, “Come shake what your Mama gave you!” Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. Do you believe in beginner’s luck? New dancers are encouraged.
7/16: Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
7/16: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
7/16: ShowNight @ Androgyny; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; starts at 11 p.m. Come out and enjoy great music, cocktails, and entertainment by amazing performers!
7/17: Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
7/17: Revel with the Royals; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Krewe of Petronius invites you to Revel with the Royals at Oz honoring royalty from all Gay Mardi Gras Krewes. The donation is $5 which you can make at the door. There will also be a drag show hosted by Persana Shoulders.
7/17: Disco Party @ Androgyny; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma8 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come party like it is the 70s Disco Era! Special spotlight entertainment by past USofA royalty! Karli LaCorre former New Orleans USofA and Britney Marks former LA USofA!
7/18: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
7/18: 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.
7/18: 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.
7/18: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
7/18: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts.
7/19: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
7/20: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
7/20: 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.
7/21: Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy: Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease, Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! 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! Details & reservations @ [AllWays Lounge & Cabaret](http://theallwayslounge.net/)
7/21: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
7/22: Drink & Drown @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 6 – 9 p.m. $10 gets you unlimited well drinks and Bud Light draft.
7/23 – 7/24: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
7/23 – 7/24: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
7/16: Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
7/23: 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!) returns. As Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal says, “Come shake what your Mama gave you!” Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. Do you believe in beginner’s luck? New dancers are encouraged.
7/23: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
7/24: Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
7/24: Ladies of Bolt take over Androgyny; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; Come party with the Ladies of Bolt! A night of electrifying entertainment form Kenli Andrews, Santana Savage, and Roxie C Black! Special Mystery Guest Entertainer also.
7/25: Drag Brunch; MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; 10 a.m. Come enjoy MRB’s famous DRAG Brunch every Sunday – doors open @ 10 a.m., show starts at 11 a.m. Featuring Host Rikki Redd and a talented cast every week.
7/25: 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.
7/25: 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.
7/25: SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
7/25: Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great hosts
7/26: SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. 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.
7/27: Trivia, Tacos & Tequila @ Betty’s; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play some trivia and enjoy tequila and taco specials.
7/27: 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.
7/28: Karaoke on the Street; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
7/30: Christmas in July Drag Brunch; Broussard’s Restaurant; 819 Conti St.; 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. seatings. Enjoy a day of all things merry and bright at Broussard’s with our fabulous drag brunch line-up! Come see Monalot Fontaine, Gia Giovanni, Sable Nicole Starr, and your M.C. – Poodle at our Christmas in July Drag Brunch! Enjoy a decadent $50 prix fixe meal, bottomless mimosas and rose, and cocktails. To make a reservation, visit https://bit.ly/BroussardOT. SHOWTIMES: 11am and 1:30pm
7/30 – 7/31: Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
7/30 – 7/31: Wigsnatcher!; The Maison; 508 Frenchman St.; Starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy drag on Frenchman Street every Friday and Saturday night starting at 9 p.m. with hosts Mistie Bonet and Cosette LeFemme.
7/30: 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.
7/30: Sisters of St. Claude; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. The Allways lounge and Cabaret proudly presents the Sisters of Saint Claude; this is a drag review featuring the drag artists who have become the pride of the Saint Claude strip. Local favorites Siren and Christopher Robin coproduce and host this throwback show featuring Lip-syncs and live vocals from before the year 2000 along with a rotating cast of stars on the rise. For tickets: https://sistersofstclaude.bpt.me/. Doors are at 9:30 with the show starting at 10 p.m. sharp. $15 cover.
7/30: 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!) returns. As Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal says, “Come shake what your Mama gave you!” Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. Do you believe in beginner’s luck? New dancers are encouraged.
7/30: Playgirlz; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; starts at 10 p.m. Gia GiaVanni and her Special Guest Entertainers bring the house down with some Amazing Entertainment with their DJ MK Synclaire spinning all the tunes! Showtime is at 10pm. Come grab a cocktail and enjoy the show!
7/30: ShowNight @ Androgyny; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; starts at 11 p.m. Come out and enjoy great music, cocktails, and entertainment by amazing performers!
7/31: Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.A great way to stay connected, and we hope you will join us! You can either join using the Zoom app, or simply dial in by phone. To participate, RSVP by email (info@noagenola.org), or contact us on Facebook Messenger ([facebook.com/noageneworleans](https://web.facebook.com/noageneworleans)) , and we will send you details on how to join. Moderated by Dr. Catherine Roland.
7/31: Lez Talk About It 2nd *12* Hour Telethon for Food For Friends; Bourbon Pride; 909 Bourbon St.; 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Join Misti and Jeff for their 2nd Annual 12 Hour Telethon for Food For Friends, a division of Crescent Care. They will be accepting non-perishable and canned food items along with personal care items for those in need. You will also be able to drop off your donation on the day of event to us at Bourbon Pride. They will also have exciting guests, cool co hosts and surprises!
7/31: Southern Drag Network Hall of Fame Inductees; Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr., Houma; starts at 9 p.m. Come out for a night of entertainment and drag legends as the Southern Drag Network hosts their Hall of Fame Induction.
