As the weather starts to heat up, so does the calendar of events. Here are just some of the hot events in May. 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 4pm at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 5, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
· 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.
· Live Trivia Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans: 7 p.m. Come and join us for a fun evening of trivia! Categories are different each week! Make new friends, come enjoy an amazing happy hour, and win some prizes! Trivia starts at 7:30pm
· 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 Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
· Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Mon-day night.
· LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
· 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.
· 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.
· Dude Ranch Tuesday: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 7 p.m. Boots, Booze & Line Dancing! Line Dance Lessons with KK. Whether you’ve never danced before or you’re ready to show off, KK will have you on the floor in no time. Lessons start at 7PM. Open dance floor after 9PM
· 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 – mid-night. 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 you 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 fabulous prizes in this all new show. Games include: Lip Sync 4 Your Life, Are You Smarter then a Drag Queen, Guess the Key Word, What’s in the BOX, and much much more. Weekly Rotating Hos. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and many more of New Orleans Drag Entertainers. Show time 8:30pm. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
· Queen’s Karaoke: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
· Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – mid-night. 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.
· Punchlines and Pasties: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans: 7 p.m. Come enjoy a show where the burlesque is comedic and the comedy gets a little naughty! Open mic style with incredible burlesque in between to keep it fun and flirty! $10 cover unless you sign up for open mic!
· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com .
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz New Orleans; 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 the fabulous 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. Sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Karaoke Night; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Cassini starting at 10 p.m.
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. 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. Nestled upstairs in the 7th Ward, burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of history and celebrate the city while you enjoy cocktails and food. 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. We open to the public at 9pm!
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS”
· Wigsnatchers Drag Show: The Maison; 508 Frenchman Street, New Orleans; 8:30 p.m. Featuring some of New Orleans best drag artists performing comedy, dance, and musical numbers 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 fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing! $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 strip tease. 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 con-test). 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 dancing on the bar all weekend!
· Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
· 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 delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers : Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes.
· 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. Featuring some of New Orleans best drag artists performing comedy, dance, and musical numbers 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.
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Drag show starting at 10 p.m. with revolving cast.
· Dance Bitches Dance: 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” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
· Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
· Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10–11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
· Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Or-leans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances 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
· 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 – 5 p.m. 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). Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new and exciting 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-gogo boys. 11 games, no cover.
· The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. 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- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
4/30 – 5/17
· God of Carnage: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans. Tickets, dates and showtimes at https://www.lepetittheatre.com/events/god-of-carnage What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with a playground altercation between their eleven-year-old boys? Kids will be kids, but the adults are usually worse – much worse. God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza, translated by Christopher Hampton, won the Olivier Award for Best Comedy and the Tony Award for Best Play. Directed by A.J. Allegra. Runs April 30–May 17: Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 PM; Sundays at 3:00 PM; Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 PM. Approximate run time: 90 to 100 minutes, with no intermission.
5/1
· Vanascarr Raw Oyster & Crawfish Boil Fundraiser: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 4 p.m. Raw Oysters, boiled crawfish to raise funds for Vanessa Carr to run in the Mascara Run.
· 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.
· Super Smash Bros Dance Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Super Smash Bros takes over Splash for a high-energy dance party packed with battle beats, iconic vibes, and nonstop chaos on the dance floor. DJ Ruff brings the heat all night long with competitive-style sets, while Odessa Savage, Miss Thing, and Puss C. Savage deliver performances that hit just as hard. Dress as your favorite Smash Bros character and get ready for a night of music, movement, and full-send energy from start to finish
· 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 HULU’s Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· May Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. If your birthday is in May, this night is ALL about you! Birthday guests receive a COMPLIMENTARY bottle of champagne (21+ only). Hosted by Nicole DuBois, Performances by Kiki Zorra. Music by DJ TShay. Karaoke 9PM – Midnight. NO COVER
5/2
· 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.
· Run For The Roses Kentucky Derby Party: Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St., New Orleans; 3:30 – 6 p.m. Join the Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra for our annual traditions as we gather to celebrate the Kentucky Derby. Our Derby party brings together friends, members, and guests for an afternoon of festive hats, mint juleps, and big screens as we watch the most exciting two minutes in sports. Whether you come dressed in classic Derby style or simply ready to cheer for your favorite horse, it’s the perfect way to kick off the weekend. $10 cover
· 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 shared history just outside the French Quarter. $20 cover
· After Dark Dance Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Hosted by London Manchester, this is where the crowd gets louder, the music gets heavier, and the vibe turns all the way up. And at 1AM… it’s time for the Wet Boxer Contest — one of the wildest moments of the night. Show starts at 11:30PM. Get your tickets now at splashbr.com
· Now That’s What I Call Queer! Dance Party: 12 Mile Limit; 3625 Baudin St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. QUEER DANCE PARTY @ TWELVE MILE LIMIT!!!! live DJ set | $5 Palomas all night | NO COVER
· 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.
· 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 10:30 PM, and by 11:00 PM the fun begins. Tickets at Eventbrite or the door.
· Cinco de Mayo Show Night: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 11:30 p.m. Spice up your night with a fiesta full of drag, music, and nonstop energy. Hosted by Nicole DuBois. Featuring: Keke, Kayla & Balsache. Music by DJ Milkstash. $10 Cover
5/3
· Hunks of Pensacola Tea Dance: The Roundup; 560 E. Heinberg St., Pensacola, FL.; 5 and 7 p.m. $10 cover. Drag Show with the Roundup Revue Cast. Shows at 5:30PM & 7PM. Sexy Tank Top Contest at 6PM – bring the heat! Music by DJ Willy Will. Don’t miss the energy, the performances, and the eye candy — it’s going to be one unforgettable tea dance!
5/4
· 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. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and understanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. Whether you’re a beginner or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· May the Fourth Be With You: : Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. IT’S A TRAP! Featuring the cabaret talents of: Xena Zeit-Geist, Laveau Contraire, Ramona Rose, and Dick Jones. There will be costumes! There will be dancing! There will be galactic magic! NO COVER
· King Sh!t: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 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
5/5
· 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
· AVANT HARDE: Outré Cabaret & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. Avant-garde, outrageous burlesque, drag & cabaret. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
5/6
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. A whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Guardian Angels Gala: JW Marriott; 614 Canal St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Project Lazarus’ annual black-tie event. 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝘀: Greg Domingue, PE, MBA, Retired Project Lazarus Board Chair, Sr. Judith (Judy) Gomila, MSC, Marianite Sister of Holy Cross & Retired Project Lazarus Board Member, Jeff Guillory, Retiree & Dedicated Project Lazarus Volunteer. $200; For tickets, go to https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-0013n000020HPjCAAW/events/vevt:af25e7e0-9aa1-423c-ba01-137e2464e1fa
· Wellness Wednesdays: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 8 p.m. An evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self awareness & enlightenment practices. Open to everybody ages 18 and up. No registration required – just show on up for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Different holistic wellness practices will be explored each week – have some you’d like to share with the group? We’d love that! Just email info@nolapridecenter.org and let us know what you’d like to share.
5/7
· Legal Info Coffee Talk: Tandem Coffee & Cocktails; 424 Girod St., Mandeville, LA;6 p.m. A free LGBTQ+-focused estate planning workshop with Aspen Estate Planning. What actually happens without a plan. Why generic wills don’t always protect our families. Louisiana-specific risks. Healthcare decision-making & partner protections. And what to do about it: Wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, Living wills + healthcare directives. Free to attend but space is limited, so please RSVP https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/free-legal-info-coffee-talk?fbclid=IwY2xjawRayhlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEbVRHd202WXMzN0d3UGc2c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn8dgZZ73XqPKrUhnbnIvEwG5uDnqcARDjtncE584tIXEXAX2bxbcANSlZwU_aem_6obPdsprEuNMnfRv_DKoJA
· Drag Me Uptown Movie Night: The Columns Hotel; 3801 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. Featuring the movie Drop Dead Gorgeous with commentary from Katrina Waters and Camilla St. Charles.
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
· Ultimate Drag Competition: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Part of the 6 weeks of fierce, fabulous, and unforgettable performances every Thursday night! Bring your friends, fans, and family and cheer on your favorite queens as they battle it out for CASH PRIZES! $1,000 GRAND PRIZE, $100 to each weekly winner, $500 finale night prize. NO COVER; Hosted by Alexa Avery
5/8
· 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.
· Slay It Forward: A Benefit for Baton Rouge Pride: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Join us at Splash for a high-energy Pride benefit supporting Baton Rouge Pride featuring performances, giveaways and community resources all in one place. Hosted by Miss Thing the night brings together entertainment, connection, and celebration while giving back to the community.
· Psychedelic Speakeasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. A surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and outrageous acts! Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
5/9 – 5/10
· Cinderella: Orpheum Theater; 129 Orpheum Way, New Orleans; See website for tickets, dates and times – https://orpheumnola.com/event/nobt-presents-cincerella/
5/9
· The Ultimate Mother’s Day Brunch: The Barnett; 600 Carondelet St., New Orleans; 11 a.m. Drag brunch at The Barnett NOLA with Cara Melle, Crystal Edge & local stars! Indulge in delicious food, bottomless mimosas, and show-stopping performances! Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· Diva Presents: LADIES Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 5 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
· Disco Inferno- A Glitter and Be Gay XI: Private Home; 2826 N. Rampart St., New Orleans 6 – 9 p.m. The Krewe of Armeinius invites you to an open bar & hors d’oeuvres to keep you sparkling, 50/50 raffle for a little extra thrill, costume contest where fashion meets fearless, silent auction, live entertainment to keep the night alive. Dress to impress in your finest chic Studio 54 fantasy. Tickets are $50.
· 2026 Sandra Pailet PFLAG Scholarship Reception: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Our annual scholarship program reception, awarding $1,000–$10,000 to LGBTQ+ students and empowering the next generation of leaders across Louisiana. Tickets are available at https://givebutter.com/c/26SandraPailetScholarshipReception?fbclid=IwY2xjawRZbrlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWWjJiMlpQaXVFTGxnUWdtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvNBlmRcDm0_stguLhG5q6ggumXmSBD56RaDzLQwsOWrZGsycDBZDDTnHVNi_aem_llIoSs5FUwgM94z1sDEKqw
· 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.
· 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.
· Hit Factory Dance Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m.Hit Factory takes over Splash with DJ Affiliated spinning the biggest party anthems of all time—back to back, no skips, no slow moments. With performances by Mahogany Campbell and Josalyn Royale.
· 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 elegant world of Burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Showgirls await 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.
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
5/11
· 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 the winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
5/12 – 5/17
· Book of Mormon: Saenger Theater; 111 Canal St., New Orleans; See site for dates, times and tickets https://us.atgtickets.com/events/the-book-of-mormon/saenger-theatre/ This musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word.
5/12
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a fun and fabulous 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 Come join us for a night of magical wonder & weirdness 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
· Nicolita Presents: Monthly Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. An immersive art spectacle including burlesque, cabaret, story-telling, dance, theater, drag, music, and art for art’s sake. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
5/13
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 9 p.m. $5. Every Calling all the country queers! 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. And our favorite country cutie bartender, Ant Zelda, keeps us hydratin’ while we’re gyratin’!
· Whodunit!? An Improv Murder Mystery where you get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 9 p.m. 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. A themed plate will be provided at intermission for those who choose to purchase it. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or have questions please email me at peachykingdrag@gmail.com. GA is $20; GA+ is $35, which includes a plate; VIP is $45, which includes a plate and front row seating. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
5/14
· Ultimate Drag Competition: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Part of the 6 weeks of fierce, fabulous, and unforgettable performances every Thursday night! Bring your friends, fans, and family and cheer on your favorite queens as they battle it out for CASH PRIZES! $1,000 GRAND PRIZE, $100 to each weekly winner, $500 finale night prize. NO COVER; Hosted by Alexa Avery
· The Appletini Revue Rocks the House! An Appletini Best of Show; The Always Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans: 9:30 p.m. Appletini Emcee Granny hosts a selection of the best performances from Appletinis Ms. Passion Armani Casidine, Ms. Britnee Alexander, Ms. Laveau Contraire, and Ms. Infinity. The Appletinis will be Joined by special guest, Miss Gay Louisiana America, Britney Marks for a night of fun and games.
5/15
· Juju & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. New Orleans #1 comedy thrill-show 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; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Starring Ariel Androgyny and Smokestack Lightning.
· Tigers Graduation Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Tigers Grad Party takes over Splash for a night dedicated to the graduates. DJ SQRD keeps the dance floor packed all night long while Miss Thing, Champagne Pop, and London Manchester bring the performances. Any Graduates 21+ receive a FREE bottle of champagne to celebrate the moment. This is your night. Show up, show out, and celebrate BIG
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. 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 theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
5/16
· Symposium on LGBTQ+ Health and Wellness: Ochsner Center for Academic Excellence: 1401-A Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson, LA). 8:30AM-2:30PM This event will feature a variety of presentations on topics related to LGBTQ+ health and wellness across the lifespan. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event is free to community members, but seating is limited. Register at noage.kindful.com/e/noagesymposium2026
· Disco Drag Brunch: 4141 NOLA; 4141 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans; 11 a.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com. Get ready to brunch, dance, and slay at the 4141 Disco Drag Brunch. Doors open at 11am, Seating at 11:30am. Tickets include admission to the show, brunch buffet, bottomless mimosas, and soft drinks. Cash bar will be available. Guests may tip the performers directly with cash.
· Queer Singles Mixer: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 5 – 7 p.m. Come to The Pride Center’s Queer Singles Mixer! Mix and mingle with other single people in a low pressure, unstructured environment! We will have conversation cards that you can use to spark up conversations if you’d like. The event is open to ANYONE LGBTQIA+, even those that have other partners, as long as you are looking for a new partner. Free to attend!
· Hooker’s Ball 9pice: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 6 – 9 p.m. VIP tables : 75$ seats 4, Hosted by Austrailyah Regina Davenport and Justin Betweener. Proceeds go to Southern Decadence 54.
· Vanessa Carr Live: Buffa’s Bar; 1001 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Buy tickets at https://www.buffasbar.com/events/vanessa-carr-kennedy-260516?ftredirect=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawRaVOlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWWjJiMlpQaXVFTGxnUWdtc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHoEVMowpHa1lsRtBl12J3LaE-8wgZJRzo7__ciDR-AcJCtZkT3YFyHtwUKAL_aem_FFkFqv_fC-eF503G9ruE3Q
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in New Orleans. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history. $20 cover
· Pitbull Night: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. A party packed with Pitbull’s biggest hits, remixes, and the high-energy vibes, from “Give Me Everything” to “Fireball”. DJ SQRD is on deck bringing the heat, keeping the floor moving from the first beat to last call. Tickets & info: splashbr.com
5/17
· 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.
5/18
· 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.
5/19
· 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
5/20
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Bur-lesque! 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.
5/21
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. A monthly cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a cast of performers of that sign. Drag, burlesque, comedy and live music. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Ultimate Drag Competition: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Part of the 6 weeks of fierce, fabulous, and unforgettable performances every Thursday night! $1,000 GRAND PRIZE, $100 to each weekly winner, $500 finale night prize. NO COVER; Hosted by Alexa Avery
· Bodice Rippers Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A Burlesque Show and Book Club In One! Each month features a new book club selection and a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety performers to help bring it to life. Throughout the show we will discuss the literary themes of each book. Patrons can also browse a uniquely curated used book sale each month and enjoy snacks provided by Laughing Lotus. Bodice Rippers Burlesque: Animal Farm Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
5/22 – 5/24
· New Orleans Greek Festival: Holy Trinity Cathedral; 1200 Allan Toussaint Dr., New Olreans; See website for dates and times. Baklava, gyros and ouzo daiquiris are on the menu. Held over Memorial Day Weekend on Bayou St. John at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral. There will be homemade traditional Greek Food, wine, pastries, live, traditional Greek dancing, Greek bands playing near the Bayou, tours of the Cathedral, a marketplace with everything Greek, and a Greek grocery with delectable cheeses, dips, spices, and other goodies. www.greekfestnola.com
5/22
· 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.
· Burlesque: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. The Bombshells bring the fantasy to life with dazzling looks and powerful stage moments. DJ Ruff keeps the night moving as the dance floor becomes your spotlight
· Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. Get ready for a magical experience filled with live music, burlesque, drag, comedy, and more. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
5/23
· Memorial Weekend White Party: : SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. DJ Ruff sets the tone while Miss Thing and Inferna Icon light up the stage. Dress in your best all-white look
5/25
· Vanessa Carr Live: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans.; 2 p.m. Vanessa plays during the judging of the Mascara Run. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers.
· 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 the winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
5/27
· Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 9 p.m. $5. 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.
5/28
· Ultimate Drag Competition: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Part of the 6 weeks of fierce, fabulous, and unforgettable performances every Thursday night! Bring your friends, fans, and family and cheer on your favorite queens as they battle it out for CASH PRIZES! $1,000 GRAND PRIZE, $100 to each weekly winner, $500 finale night prize. NO COVER; Hosted by Alexa Avery
5/29 – 6/1
· The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Now for its third New Orleans run, in The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad, a baker, a tramp, a doctor, and one bat-shit crazy drag queen come together in a tale of love, murder, and queerness in this original musical by Trey Bien. May 29, 30, 31, and June 1 at 7 PM. Directed by Gregory Theiss; Featuring: Laveau Contraire, Prince Octavian, Jeez Loueez and Sebastian E’toile
5/29
· NOAGE Book Club: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 p.m. This month’s book is Truman Capote’s Other Voices Other Rooms.
· Beach Party: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Beach Party takes over Splash for a tropical night of nonstop energy, summer vibes, and dance floor heat. DJ Affiliated keeps the music flowing while Inferna Icon, Amanda Andrews, and Diva Kup bring the performances. Wear your swimsuit to the bar and come ready to turn up like it’s summer all night long.
· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Dazzling Costumes! Champagne, and Showgirls! Then after intermission, we turn up the heat, and reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door.
5/30
· 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.
· Pride Northshore Parade and Block Party: Mandeville Trailhead; 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA; 5 – 10 pm. PRIDE Northshore is Southeast Louisiana’s all-ages celebration of Pride Month, bringing together LGBTQ+ individuals, families, allies, local businesses, and community partners from across the Northshore and beyond. The day’s events will begin with the Pride Parade, followed by our public Block Party at the Mandeville Trailhead featuring live entertainment, community organizations, and more. Our 2026 theme, We Rise Together, reflects the strength of a community that shows up for one another.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. The Blue Velvet Revue revives a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· High School Musical 20 Year Celebration: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Step into a night celebrating 20 years of High School Musical—packed with iconic songs, throwback energy, and a dance floor full of main character moments. With performances by London Manchester, Miss Thing, and Twinkerbell, expect big vocals, big energy, and nonstop fun all night long.
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. 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.
· The Sirens Show: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Featuring: The Sirens of Sipps. Special Guest: Monica Heart; Music by: DJ Dolla Bill; Starring: Nicole Dubois, Alexa Avery, Catastrophe $10 Cover. Expect high energy, jaw-dropping looks, and performances that will leave you screaming for more.
5/31
· Vanessa Carr Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy sing-a-longs with Vanessa.
· Clown Church: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. A FREE Clown Show with burlesque, live music, drag, DANGER & so much absurdity! A Variety Service hosted by Pastor JuJu & Musical Director Stanley Roy! Burlesque, Side Show, Live Music, & Whimsy! With Surreal Sermons, Clown’fessions, Clownmunnion, Sing-alongs & all sorts of clownin’ around! It’s FREEEEEEE and starts around 9:30pm every last Sunday of every month!
