Mardi Gras is over so now we turn our attention to upcoming events for St. Patrick’s Day and Easter as well as a host of other celebratory events. Here are just some of the hot events in March. If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
· NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 5 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4 PM at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 5:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, espe-cially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
· Cooking with Monica: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Come enjoy delicious food cooked by Monica every Monday at 5 p.m. and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2 a.m.
· Game Night: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 7 p.m. Poker Tournament starts at 7 p.m, pool tournament starts at 8 p.m. Also enjoy Cornhole, darts and pinball.
· Monday Night Madness Pool Tournament: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. $5 per person winner takes all.
· 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 art of bump & grind, and wants to share her pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
· Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Mon-day night.
· Lazy Susan Karaoke: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
· Drag Bingo: The Country Club New Orleans; 834 Louisa Street, New Orleans; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Gia Giavanni performs and calls bingo for a fun night of entertainment and prizes.
· Sing-A-Long Karaoke with DJ Slay: Flip Side Bar and Patio; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 7 – 11 p.m.
· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 rounds of ten questions plus a bonus round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & last place; $3 wells & domestics til 8pm; Kitchen open til 10pm. Call the bar at (504) 523-4517 to reserve a table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Or-leans, LA.; 8 – 11 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are free and start at 8:00pm and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
· Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
· Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a cocktail and Sing–a–Long to some of your all time favorites.
· No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – mid-night. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay bar in New Orleans.
· Men At The Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join the Four for an evening of gogo dancing.
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· Big Gay Game Show; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:30 p.m. Audience members have the chance to compete with their favorite Drag Super Stars for chances to win some fabulous prizes in this all new show. Games include: Lip Sync 4 Your Life, Are You Smarter than a Drag Queen, Guess the Key Word, What’s in the BOX, and much much more. Weekly rotating hosts. Featuring DJ Tim Pflueger, the Ladies of Oz, and many more of New Orleans Drag entertainers. Show time 8:30pm.
· Queen’s Karaoke: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10pm.
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 from 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, offers an all-new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com .
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
· Jezebell’s Jukebox – With a Twist: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Join us Thursday at 9pm at Sipps Bar for a night of music, sass, and surprises with Jezebell Sin! Singing hits from all genres and eras. Happy Hour from 4–6pm – $2 off everything alcoholic.
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male go-go competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Karaoke Night; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10pm–midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Cassini starting at 10pm.
Friday:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. 9 games with prizes, last game blackout.
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic striptease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap: 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Whiskey & Rhinestones returns to its new forever home – The Original Nite Cap! Nestled upstairs in the historic 7th Ward of New Orleans, burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of history and celebration of the city while you enjoy cocktails and a smattering of food options during the show. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you are celebrating a special event. 7pm doors. 8pm showtime. $20 cover. Featuring a rotating cast of local and traveling burlesque entertainers. Tickets are at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “Freaky Fridays”, a show that celebrates glam and horror.
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans; 8:30 p.m. The Wig Snatchers Drag Show features some of New Orleans’ best drag artists performing comedy, dance, and musical numbers every Friday and Saturday night at 8:30pm in The Penthouse upstairs at The Maison. While the show is no cover/first-come-first-served, they do offer the ability to guarantee seating for your group by reserving a VIP section.
· Fab Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by the Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week. Hosted by the Miss Thing, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long. $4 well drinks before 11.
· 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 night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the striptease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
· Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out..
· The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
· Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. The OZ Go-Go’s dance on the bar all weekend.
· Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 11:59 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
Saturday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy Drag performances and brunch. Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers : Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes.
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans; 8:30 p.m. See above
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Drag show with revolving cast.
· Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. With DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
· Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out 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 Drag performances and brunch. Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
· Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Or-leans; 12 – 3 p.m. 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. 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
· Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 2 – 5 p.m. Writing Across the Rainbow is our new ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, spanning how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world. Publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith hosts this event which features other writers as guest presenters. This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as: World-building, plotting, character creation, continuity maintenance, editing, etc. All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc.
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 3–5pm. Come see Vanessa Carr Kennedy sing your favorite songs.
· 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 special guests each week.
· The Roundup Review: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 5:30 p.m. No cover. Great drag show every Sunday.
· 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). Felicia Phillips, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal, hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new show each week. From classic striptease, to circus acts, to comedy Queens, Minx Burlesque has something to please and tease every audience member. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with go-go boys. 11 games, no cover.
· The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Society of Sin presents a burlesque & variety show every Sunday at The Maison with a rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. Showtime 8pm sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30-11:30pm. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
3/1
· Mystic Krewe of Amon Ra Rush Party: Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis Street, New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Unmask the Myth: The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra Rush Party.
· Drag Me To Purim: Touro Synagogue; 4238 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans; 6–9pm. JPNOLA – Jewish Pride NOLA’s Drag Me to Purim brings the glam, the groggers, and over‑the‑top fun. Expect a drag queen host, a wild Purim spiel, a hamantaschen bake‑off, costume catwalk, signature cocktails, and a kosher‑style buffet. Ages 21+. Think RuPaul meets Megillah: campy, creative, and unapologetically joyful. Dress code: Come as you are… but costumes and sparkles are encouraged! This program is in partnership with Touro Synagogue. JP Nola is the LGBTQ+ program of the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans. Get tickets at: https://jewishnola.regfox.com/drag-me-to-purim-2026
· Nouvelle Follies: Parisian Glamour Meets Underworld Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Live singing, burlesque, opulent costumes. Nouvelle Follies invites you to be swept away with the glamour of our sister city across la mer, with a touch of the opulence of Folies Bergère. Featuring the best in New Orleans burlesque, and special touring guests. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
3/2
· King Sh!t: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. New Orleans’ only monthly all-drag king revue. Expect high-energy performances, swagger-drenched kings, gender-bending spectacle, and just the right amount of chaos. Respect required. Tips highly appreciated. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
3/3
· Freaklesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Freaklesque is a cabaret of the strangest, silliest burlesque acts that our New Orleans performers have to offer. Prepared to be dazzled, confused, and horny all at once with all this weird sexy performance art. This time we’re singing and stripteasing LIVE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
3/4 – 3/15
· Phantom of the Opera: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans; See site for dates, times and tickets https://us.atgtickets.com/events/the-phantom-of-the-opera/saenger-theatre/ Andrew Lloyd Webber’s score includes The Music of the Night, All I Ask of You, Masquerade, and the iconic title song. It tells the tale of a disfigured musical genius known only as ‘The Phantom’ who haunts the depths of the Paris Opera House. Mesmerized by the talents and beauty of a young soprano, Christine, The Phantom lures her as his protégé and falls fiercely in love with her.
3/4
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Esoterotica: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 p.m. Esoterotica is a revolving cast of local New Orleans literary provocateurs performing their original erotica live every first & third Wednesday at the All-Ways Lounge. The real fun is up to you. Do you have something sexy to confess? We want to hear. Email us to share your original erotica on stage at info@esoterotica.com. $5 Cash or Venmo at the door
3/5 – 3/29
· Guys and Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans. this award-winning classic gambles with luck and love. Brimming with gangsters, gamblers, showgirls, and holy rollers, Guys and Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway is a romantic comedy that finds Nathan Detroit setting up the biggest craps game in New York while fending off questions of marriage from his fiancée of 14 years, Adelaide. Meanwhile, fellow gambler, Sky Masterson, finds himself unexpectedly in love with the straight-laced missionary, Sarah Brown. Performances Thursdays-Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 3 PM; Saturday, March 21 at 2 PM; Student Matinee on March 12 at 10 AM. Tickets at https://www.lepetittheatre.com/events/guys-and-dolls
3/5
· Forum for Equality’s 2026 Acclaim Awards: The Broadside; 600 N. Broad St., New Orleans; 6 – 8 p.m. Join us at the 2026 Acclaim Awards & Fundraising Reception on Thursday, March 5th at 6pm at The Broadside. Enjoy beverages and light bites as we celebrate those that have championed the LGBTQ+ community and made us a better Louisiana. Tickets available at https://www.forumforequality.org/2026-acclaim-awards?fbclid=IwY2xjawQL8GlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQM1RUt53JtqY6YlayqVjj129lHywkXS5J4cBZMnhV_bTvtbpWy74qCBG9rI_aem_ZiLBrnbNyytm8kT9e-YLsQ
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Tickets are available at the door or at eventbrite.com
3/6
· 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.
· Dance Floor Divas: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Big vocals, throwback anthems, and nonstop energy. Live performances by Miss Thing, Inferna Icon, and Diva Kup. Beats all night by DJ Ruff. $2 well drinks till 11pm
· Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Immerse yourself in an 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
· Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Studio 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy, starring a host of local burlesque and drag talent set to an original disco soundtrack! With Lagniappe performance by Sailem from Hell with the act seen by millions on Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· March Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. If your birthday is in March, this night is ALL about you! Join us for a glamorous celebration filled with music, cocktails, and unforgettable vibes. Hosted by Nicole Dubois. Karaoke: 9pm–Midnight. March birthdays receive a COMPLIMENTARY bottle of champagne (21+ only)
3/7
· NOLA Holi Festival: Washington Square; New Orleans; 9:30 a.m. Get together for the Holi Bhangra Parade pre-parade party at 750 Decatur at 9:00am. Dance along with the parade at 11:00am heading to Washington Square Park or come there at 11. Get ready to be doused in colors, enjoy Indian food from top vendors, live performances, and dance along with Bollywood dance experts. Admission is free—bring family and friends to experience this unforgettable celebration of color, culture, and unity. www.nolaholi.com/
· NOAGE Coffee; Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 12:00 p.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders.
· Krewe of Armeinius Rush Party: Le Cabaret; 834 N, Rampart St., New Orleans; 2 – 5 p.m. Join us March 7, at Le CaBaret to rush Armeinius for the 2027 ball season. All are welcome to come!
· Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 7:30pm.
· Hannah Montana 20 Years Celebration: Miley Cyrus Night: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. We’re celebrating 20 YEARS of Hannah Montana with a night made for screaming lyrics, pop star fantasy, and pure nostalgia. From Nobody’s Perfect to Rockstar, 7 Things, Party in the USA, and The Climb, we’re bringing all the anthems you grew up on—turned all the way up on the dance floor. Get ready for a full night of Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus hits, show moments, and sing-along chaos featuring London Manchester & Miss Thing, with sounds by Champagne Pop.
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Experience the world of burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Showgirls are waiting for you. Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. This show brings a mix of charm, heat, humor, and masculine energy to your first Saturday night of every month. Doors open at 10:30pm. Tickets at Eventbrite or the door.
3/8
· The Official Gay Easter Parade Spring Fever and Sponsorship Party: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Drag Show. Auction Items. 50/50 raffle. Easter Baskets and more!. $10 Suggestion Donation (not required). Individual sponsors at the $100 level or higher will receive a free cocktail at the event.. This is a fundraiser for The Official Gay Easter Parade. Funds raised will benefit Food for Friends, a program of CrescentCare.
3/9
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
3/10
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6-8 p.m. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a fun night full of social gaming with your community members from across generations. We have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. It’s an opportunity to get to know some folks from the community in a relaxed, playful environment at the Pride Center.
· Drag Bingo: Tuff Break Loser’s Lounge; 3021 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 8 p.m. Come play drag bingo with Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
· Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm with theater, burlesque, live music, stories, sideshow, & stupidity! Featuring a rotating cast of dazzling & daring degenerates – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy DaClown, Tsarina Hellfire, & Dinah Deville Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets
3/11
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 9 p.m. $5. 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 and her T&A Scarlet Letta, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two steps, scuffin’, grapevinin’, & plenty more.
3/13
· 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 on the back patio.
· Then & Now: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Throwbacks, glow-ups, dancefloor chaos. Performances by Miss Thing, Champagne Pop, and KT Hype. Beats all night by DJ Affiliated
3/14
· Diva Presents: LADIES Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 5 p.m. Whether you’re out with your girls or flying solo, this is the place to be. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
· Ruck the Runway: A Crescent City Rougaroux Drag Show Fundraiser: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 7 p.m. The Crescent City Rougaroux are strapping on heels and hitting the stage for Ruck the Runway, a high-energy drag show fundraiser. $10 Admission. The Rougaroux are heading to represent the City of New Orleans at the Bingham Cup 2026 in Brisbane, Australia, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ inclusive rugby tournament. Raffles and surprises throughout the night.
· FICHERAS: Live Latin Band & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m.Live Latin Band & Burlesque. Get ready for a fiesta like no other, filled with live latin music, dancing, and opulent showgirls at FICHERAS!
· Vanessa Carr Kennedy: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
· 20th Annual Green Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Wear green and score a FREE shot before 11pm. Lucky looks, wild vibes, and shamrock-level chaos. Performances by Miss Thing and Kozmik. Beats all night by DJ Affiliated
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. A showcase of New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Pinky DeVille and her cast transport you to the world of vintage New Orleans cabarets and classic variety shows. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
3/15
· Show Me Your Noobs: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. A monthly showcase of new local Burlesque, Drag and Variety talent. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
3/17
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
3/18
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, and make new friends. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. (Date subject to change)
· Hot Dog Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Come join Vanessa Carr Kennedy for a few rounds of bingo with great prizes.
· Esoterotica: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 p.m. See above
3/19
· Wanda Sykes: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. Tickets at https://us.atgtickets.com/events/wanda-sykes/saenger-theatre/ Emmy winning stand-up comic, writer, and actress Wanda Sykes has been entertaining audiences for over twenty years.
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. STARS OF THE STARS is a cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a stacked cast of performers of that sign. This show is a perfect way to celebrate your birthday, or to just come out and be entertained. Drag, burlesque, even comedy and live music. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
3/20
· World Ballet’s Swan Lake: Orpheum Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans; 7 p.m. Featuring a cast of 50 international dancers. With Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable score. Tickets at https://orpheumnola.com/event/world-ballet-company-swan-lake/
· Juju & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Featuring nationally recognized drag & burlesque artists, magic Illusions, circus acts, & sideshow stunts!
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
· SLAAP Cabaret: Saturn Bar; 3067 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Starring Ariel Androgyny and Smokestack Lightning.
· HOT MESS XXXPRESS: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Starring Puss C. Savage, Mahogany Campbell, and Dutchess Demure. $2 well drinks till tip for 21+
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
· Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. Filled with live music, burlesque, drag, comedy, and MORE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
3/21
· NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30 AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285).
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in backstages, cabarets, and late-night clubs of New Orleans where the music was live and the tease was slow. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that history, reviving a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30pm. When Vaudeville meets Broadway, drag, burlesque and sideshow take center stage to an all-musical-theater score! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Vanessa Carr Live: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 7:30pm.
· Athena Dion RuPaul’s Drag Queen Season 18 Superstar: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Season 18 Superstar, Athena Dion, is bringing Drag Race-level drama, fire, and fashion to Splash for one unforgettable night, featuring The Bombshells of Baton Rouge alongside her. VIP Meet & Greet available. Tickets available at event and Eventbrite.com
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. See above. www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door
3/22
· Take Off Your Folkin Clothes: Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave., New Orleans; 8pm Door/ 9pm Show. Take Off Your Folkin’ Clothes is a monthly event for bridging cultural divides to find what connects us. Combining music, dance, and variety entertainment with the sharing of knowledge and practical skills. $10 suggested donation to compensate performers for their artistry and time, but NOTAfLoF!!!
3/23
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. See above.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
3/24 – 3/29
· The Great Gatsby; Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans; See site for dates, times and tickets https://us.atgtickets.com/events/the-great-gatsby/saenger-theatre/ Based on the classic American novel by F. Scott Fitzgerald, this Tony Award-winning new musical is a journey of love, wealth and tragedy that brings the Roaring Twenties to life on stage.
3/25
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. See above.
3/27
· Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· GRANNY PARTY: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Dress as a granny (or your most unhinged auntie). Wigs, rollers, housecoats, and bad knees with GREAT taste. Performances by Miss Thing, Mahogany, and Amanda. Beats all night by DJ Ruff. Camp, chaos, and a dancefloor full of “I remember when…” energy.
3/28
· Lez Vybe: 2439 Manhattan Blvd, Harvey, LA; 7 – 9 p.m.. Register on Eventbrite.com A candlelit space for queer women to connect after Mardi Gras. Lez VIBE is an intimate, post–Mardi Gras gathering created for queer women who want to slow the pace and reconnect after the city’s high-energy season. Designed as a warm, welcoming wind-down, this event centers conversation, chemistry, and community in a relaxed setting. This is a space for good energy and genuine connection—whether you’re single, partnered, or simply curious. There’s no agenda and no pressure to perform. BYOB, limited cocktails provided.
· Vanessa Carr Kennedy: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· Justin Bieber Night: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Beliebers, this one’s for you. We’re turning the volume all the way up for a full night dedicated to Justin Bieber’s biggest anthems, from early-era singalongs to dance-floor hits. The night features performances by London Manchester, Twinkerbelle, and Odessa Savage, with DJ Ruff keeping the hits flowing all night long.
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. An 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.
3/29
· Vanessa Carr Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to our shadowcast! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie on the theater screen while we live act it out on the stage and throughout the audience. Our cast is made up of rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
3/31
· NOAGE Book Club: Dancer from the Dance: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orlean; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Adults of all ages are welcome to join the discussion of Dancer from the Dance by Andrew Holleran.
