We survived Halloween and all things that go bump in the night. Now it is time to be thankful. With everything that has been happening over the past year and a half, the fact that we are still here is enough reason to be grateful. Let’s celebrate Thanksgiving in NOLA style with food, fun and music. Here are just some of the hot happenings in November to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Lafitte Greenway; Rainbow Plaza by on Norman C. Francis Pkwy.; 6 p.m. Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.
Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. $15 cover – drag, burlesque, vaudeville.
Tuesday:
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.
Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
Big Gay Trivia; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
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.
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.
Queen’s Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose form over 30,000 songs.
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. (No show on 11/25) The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
Friday:
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.
Bayou Blues Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m.
A wonderful intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your favorite bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease.
For everyone’s safety, we do require proof of vaccination and masks for attendance. We promise it will be worth it. Music by The Delta Revues. Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
Saturday:
Sage Virtual Coffee; Talk; On-line; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (Sage Coffee Talk not happening on 9/4) 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.
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.
Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue; Dragon’s Den; 435 Esplanade Avenue; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Presented by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ Premiere Nerdlesque Troupe, Talk Nerdy To Me blends burlesque with your favorite fandoms and pop culture icons for a taste of live-action fan fiction. Every week is a different show filled with new nerdlesque and variety acts from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. Doors at 7, show at 7:30 p.m. Admission $15. For more info, visit www.thesocietyofsin.com or contact us at thesocietyofsin@gmail.com.
Sunday:
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.
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.
Reba Douglas Jubilee; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Come out for cocktails, food and great entertainment every Sunday at 5 p.m. with Reba Douglas and her special guests.
Sunday Funday with Gorgeous Divas; The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great drag show with drink specials.
Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7p. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of professional entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 p.ml – 3 a.m. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendanfor Sing-A-Long Sundays.
Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
The Raw Talent Show; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 9 – 11 p.m. Winner of the competition gets a guest spot for the next week and a $50 booking fee. Terri S. Aqui hosts.
Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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11/1
Day of the Dead/Fete Gede: New Orleans Healing Center; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. The New Orleans Healing Center invites YOU to celebrate your loved ones who passed Monday, November 1st, at our 41st annual Day of the Dead/Fete Gede celebration. This year’s theme is “life in the time of death”. In its 41st year, La Source Ancienne Ounfo , a New Orleans based Vodou society, in partnership with the New Orleans Healing Center, will celebrate the Day of the Dead/Fet Gede with a Vodou ceremony to invoke the Gede. It is soothing and reassuring to know that our Dead is not gone, that we can come together in the community to honor and visit with them. In return, our memory of the Dead keeps their spirits alive and present. The Days of the Dead coincide with “Fet Gede,” the festival for the Gede, a family of Haitian Vodou spirits, who are the patrons of the Dead. The entire month of November is dedicated to his celebrations in Haiti, but he is especially honored with ceremonies during the first days of the month. Death transforms from a menacing and fearful reaper, to a comically grotesque equalizer. Abandon your posturing if you want to avoid being the brunt of his ridicule. Gede is a trickster, who stands at the crossroads between life and death. Cocky, and crude, and often embarrassing, he is patron of death, sex, and regeneration. However, he is also the patron of young children and a great healer, when there is a life or death situation. His colors are purple, black, and white and he characteristically wears a top hat and tails or grave-digger’s garb and sunglasses – often with only one lens — either because he sees between worlds or in reference to his “one-eyed snake”. The traditional celebration and remembrance keeping will take place in the lobby, Grand Hall, of the New Orleans Healing Center. The event is free and open to the public. Masks and vaccination cards are required to enter.
All Souls on All Saints Day Mobile Altar Procession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence will be leading a procession of remembrance of All Souls on All Saints Day Monday November 1st from 7-9PM. Procession starts at neutral ground across from The Phoenix/Mags 940 on Elysian Fields. First stop is The New Orleans AIDS Memorial in Washington Square Park where we will offer a blessing of remembrance. From there we’ll proceed through the Quarter/Marigny and it will end where it ends. This event is FREE and Open to ANYONE. Bring an offering (object, picture, anything) to place upon our mobile altar (All offerings are kept safe in reverence for use in future remembrances). Candles for the altar are available (in addition to any personal offering) but a donations are appreciated. Any monetary offerings/donations are NOT required. All funds collected go to local New Orleans Charities. Can’t make it? You can send us a remembrance virtually which we will place on the altar. Message us to get started. You can also make monetary offerings/donations via Venmo @Nola-Sisters (reference All Souls). Dress/Costume Mask or makeup: Not required but should be appropriate to the celebration or with your own twist and is encouraged.
Haus Party Drag Show at the Carnaval; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10:30 p.m. It’s the monthly Haus Party at Carnaval. Be sure to get your tickets early on eventbrite. $15 VIP tickets (sold in tables of 4). $10 General Admission.
11/2 – 11/14
Tell It To Me Suite: New Orleans Museum of Art Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden; 1 Collin Diboll Circle; all shows 7 p.m. Wander through tales from spooky to strange in this brand-new look at some very old fables written by NOLA Project ensemble member Brittany N. Williams. Meet magical aunties, too-clever wolves, wicked stepmothers, foolish devils, and determined ghosts on a winding tour of five stories pulled from European and African American fairy tales and folklore. For tickets, go to www.nolaproject.com.
11/2
THAT’S AUGHT: a 2000’s revue: Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m.eNVy presents THAT’S AUGHT: a 2000’s revue. From your favorite adorably nostalgic duo, Nebula Omega “N” and Virginia SlimJim “V”, is a night PHAT with boy bands, tramp stamps, and pop culture g-spots. THAT’S AUGHT is a show with 5 super hot guest performers all serving one number heavily themed within the aughts, Y2K thru 2008. GET YOUR TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE LIKE, NOW, OK?
Last Resort: An X-Men Xtravaganza: Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Are you ready for an Xtra, X-Rated Xtravaganza celebrating the greatest superpowered team there ever was? Last Resort if Xcited to present An X-Men Xtravaganza!
Xcelsior heroes, join us Tuesday, November 2nd at 10:30 PM at the AllWays Lounge and Cabaret for an Xtatic time. We will be paying homage to the super powered team and the people who proudly brought them to life for us all! Xpect an Xperience like no other as we bring to life the creations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. General: $20; VIP: $30. Tickets at xmen.bpt.me
11/3
Andre Bohren Solo Piano Concert: Srt. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Please join St. Anna’s for a concert of fine music. Tickets are $20 and a portion of the funds will go towards Anna’s Place NOLA. For more information, contact Darryl at (504) 947-2121.
Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor: Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Enjoy award winning talent and explosive entertainment featuring burlesque bombshells performing to epic jams. Savor every minute of this longform extravaganza starring world renowned favorites at New Orleans favorite cabaret. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
11/4
Laveau Contraire’s Triple Threat!; Every other week, three challengers will attempt to unseat the Triple Threat Three by challenging them to a performance duel where the winner is the performer who makes the most tips for their performance. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com. $10 Presale, $15 at the door.
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.
11/5
2021 Virtual LGBTQ+ Health Summit by Ochsner Health: On-Line Facebook Live; 1 – 6 p.m.
Please join the 2021 Virtual LGBTQ+ Health Summit by Ochsner Health, to be presented Friday, Nov. 5 from 1-6 p.m. This summit will provide LGBTQ+ people living in the Gulf South with comprehensive information about health and wellness through keynote speakers, panel discussions and engaging audience Q&A sessions. The event is meant to go beyond the routinely discussed health struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in the South and to encourage participants to connect with several organizations that promote LGBTQ+ health and wellness.
You can register for the Zoom webinar directly on their Facebook page.
Greetings, from Queer Mountain: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. Each month we hold a queer storytelling show with amazing and fabulous storytellers. Doors at 6:30, show at 7 pm. Tickets are $10. If you wish to save on fees you can pay via Venmo @GFQMNola. Email amandagcomedy@gmail.com with any questions!
NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with NOLA Pups and Handlers club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight. Every Friday in May, NOBLE will be joining us with their amazing BBQ plates.
November BDAY Bash; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. A birthday celebration including performances by AAriyah Sinclaire and Lexis Redd D’Ville. Birthdays in the month receive a $25 gift card to be used in the month and a complimentary bottle of champagne (21+).
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.
Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: PSYCHEDELIC SPEAKEASY! Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and outrageous acts! Each month brings a new cast and a new show.
Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com.
11/6
Trans/GNC Clothes Exchange: LGBT Community Center; 2727 S. Broad St.; 11 a.m – 4 p.m. Stop by the LGBT Community Center to pick up free clothes and connect with Real Name Campaign. Trans and gender non-conforming people know how hard it is to find gender-appropriate clothing that works for us. Take free clothes and bring also bring donated clothes. You do not have to bring clothes to particpate.
Daughters of Aradia Burlesque: Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. – midnight.Daughters of Aradia Burlesque. Saturday, November 6. Two shows: 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm and 10:30 pm – Midnight. $20 for one show or $30 for both. $30 tickets include VIP seating for both shows. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
Celebrating the Seasons: Street Food: On-line; 1 – 2 p.m. Chef Kevin Belton will lead a Zoom conversation exploring the importance of street food to the New Orleans community. Joining Chef Belton are Aquanette “Ackie” Singleton and Keimika Melancon, sharing their family’s deep roots in the second line community and the food and drinks found along the parade routes, and Scott “Sparky” Sparks, discussing the unique traditions of tailgating. for more info, go to www.hnoc.org/programs/food-forum.
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ beloved Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love, all with taking the necessary precautions. Limited seating and masks required. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a daring sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive, theatrical and fabulous evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Saturday Night Remix; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come out to the Capital City’s #1 Hottest Saturday Night Dance featuring the hottest EDM, Hip Hop, Pop and Dance remixes as well as special drag spotlight performances.
Saturday Night Drag Show: Uncle Matt’s Bar & Patio; 2303 Hickory Ave.; 9 – 11 p.m.Show starts at 9 pm – doors open at 8 pm. $10 cover. Must be 21+ to attend.
The Sirens of Favela Chic; Favela Chic; 525 Frenchmen St.; 10 p.m – midnight. Come out on the First and Third Saturday of every month to witness “The Sirens of Frenchmen Street” ! Two convenient time slots available.
It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
Roll for Seduction: A Burlesque Choose Your Own Adventure Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, New Orleans’ premiere nerdlesque troupe is back on stage at The Allways Lounge for “Roll for Seduction: A Burlesque Choose Your Own Adventure Show”. Join us for an evening of RPG-inspired magic as Xena Zeit-Geist crafts an enchanting adventure story which your decisions will decide the outcome of featuring original fantasy characters and burlesque performances created by some of New Orleans’ most talented burlesque stars. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
Secrets of the Sea: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Scorpio Boys Entertainment presents Secret of the Sea! This show will include beautiful people performing beautiful acts from Burlesque to Drag and everything in between. Anything goes in this show!!! Come and experience the magic.
11/9-11//14
Tootsie: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St. It’s “far and away the funniest musical of the season” (Daily News). It’s “the most uproarious new show in years” (The Hollywood Reporter). It’s “the best comedy on Broadway” (Forbes). No matter how you say it, TOOTSIE is unanimously funny! It’s a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theatre, based on the Oscar®-nominated film. Featuring a Tony®-winning book by Robert Horn and an outrageously clever score by 2018 Tony® winner David Yazbek (The Band’s Visit, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels), this New York Times Critic’s Pick is a “hilarious, thoroughly modern TOOTSIE ” (People Magazine) that’s “even funnier than the movie!” (New York Post).. Showtimes 11/9 – 11/11 – 7:30 p.m.; 11/12 – 8 p.m.; 11/13 – 2 & 8 p.m.; 11/14 – 1 &6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/
11/10
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
Juno’s Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. New Orleans’ Only all Black monthy Cabaret show! Showcasing the best Burlesque, Drag and Variety in New Orleans! Every 2nd Wednesday of the month join us in the Twilight theatre as we get sexy for Juno’s cabaret!!!! Featuring a rotating cast of these amazing local Artists: Mz Juno, Jeez Loueez, Synnamin vixen, Laveau Contraire, Queen Quan, and MORE! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
11/11 – 11/20
All in a Day’s Work: Loyola University Marquette Theater; 6301 St. Charles Ave.; 7:30 p.m. All in a Day’s Work is an original movement-based exploration about the history of the American Dream. AIADW investigates the journey of various Americans to achieve the mystical goal, and the challenges encountered along the way. Directed by Justin Prescott.Call 504-865-2074 for tickets.
11/11
Dankner with Jesse Reeks Concert: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Join the Electric Yat Quartet & pianist Jesse Reeks for world premiere of Stephen Dankner’s piano quintet and other jazz compositions in an intimate setting, beautiful surroundings, and amazing acoustics inside Historic St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Full Cash Bar. Tickets are $20 per guest. Fir tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
11/12 – 11/13
Afghan Woman: Zeitgeist Theater; 6621 St. Claude Ave. On Friday, November 12th at 8 pm, and Saturday, November 13th at 2:00 pm, Bina Sharif will star in her acclaimed one-woman show, AFGHAN WOMAN. Written in 2001 by Ms. Sharif as a reaction to the horrific events of 9/11 and the following US military intervention of Afghanistan, Ms. Sharif first performed Afghan Woman at Theater of the New City in the East Village in New York City in January 2002. Afghan Woman, the story of a woman in Kabul wedged between the rule of the Taliban and the US occupation, has been staged in theaters in Hawaii, Belgium, Canada, England and, Pakistan. Bina Sharif has also performed Afghan Woman in over 20 universities in the United States. It is still one of the few plays written in the US that engaged with the tragedy of 9/11 and the subsequent US involvement in Afghanistan. Afghan Woman at Zeitgeist on November 12th will be the play’s first staging since the US government decided to end its 20-year military occupation of Afghanistan. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com or purchase at the door.
11/12
Odyssey 2021 Presented by IBERIABANK | First Horizon: New Orleans Museum of Art; 1 Collins Diboll Circle; 7 – 11 p.m. Get dressed up and dance the night away during a night of unparalleled elegance in support of NOMA’s internationally recognized exhibitions and educational programs. Patron Party | 7–8 pm; Gala | 8–11 pm. Entertainment by Blue Rhythm; Cuisine by Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group. For more information, to buy a ticket, or to become a sponsor: https://noma.org/event/odyssey2021/
Monkey Fist @ Androgyny: Androgyny; 194 Monarch Dr. Houma LA.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Live at Androgyny!!! Monkey Fist!!! Doors open at 8PM Performance at 9PM Cover $6
Drag me to the Theater!: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robért Boulevard, Slidell; 8 – 10:30 p.m.
A drag show is a form of entertainment performed by drag artists impersonating men or women. Typically, a drag show involves performers singing or lip-synching to songs while performing a pre-planned pantomime or dancing. There might also be some comedy, skits, and audience interaction.The performers often don elaborate costumes and makeup, and sometimes dress to imitate various famous opposite sex singers or personalities. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
Madame Vic’s Elysian Follies Burlesque: Madame Vic’s; 1500 Elysian Fields Ave; 9 – 11 p.m;. Experience the intimate and fabulous cabaret experience of a bygone era channeling 1920s Berlin and Old Hollywood with stunning Burlesque Chanteuses and delightful surprises, tucked away in the Faubourg Marigny. RSVP REQUIRED – tickets@missaudacious.com
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.
CEO’s & Office Hoes; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Dress in the theme and receive a free shot with your first drink purchase. Themed performances by Nikita London and Mahogany Aairiyah Sinclaire.
Feys Gone Wild: An Immersive High Fantasy Cabaret Experience: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10: 30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Spend the evening with Feys Got Wild in the Allways Lounge, transformed into the Smiling Siren, a queer cabaret & inn known for its risqué entertainment. Grab an ale, watch the stage show, and party with the extraordinary staff for just a bit of gold in this salacious take on LARPing designed for those with an adventurer’s spirit! Do body shots with goblins, table dance with a druid, let a tiefling tell your future, sing a shanty with our elven madam, and when you’re partied out, let our cleric of the Wild Mother revivify you. Each performer will do hourly stage sets as well as interact with guests on the floor as original characters that they’ve either created just for this occasion or perhaps ones they’ve played for for numerous TTRPG sessions and have always wanted to bring to life. Combining the art of the striptease with roleplaying, improv, circus, sideshow, and other incredible skills, our performers are sure to Enthrall you at this unique immersive event! Featuring 20 of New Orleans’ most incredible entertainers all as original characters with unique backstories and special skills including.
11/13
Girls Gone Broadway “Back on Broadway”: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. An amazing show with performances by Krewe Members and several local Drag Celebrities directed by Bootsie DeVille and co-hosted by Persana Shoulders. In addition, we have a variety of one of a kind items available at the silent auction and will be auctioning a table to The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra’s 57th Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Doors open @ 7pm; Show Time 8pm-10pm.
$10 General Admission
Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly beer bust social! $10 all you can drink draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 7pm – 10pm.
Saturday Night Remix; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come out to the Capital City’s #1 Hottest Saturday Night Dance featuring the hottest EDM, Hip Hop, Pop and Dance remixes as well as special drag spotlight performances.
11/14
Life Is A One Act Play: Zeitgeist Theater; 6621 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8:30 p.m. Bina Sharif, and acclaimed NY actor Kevin Mitchell Martin will star in Ms. Sharif’s newest play, LIFE IS A ONE-ACT PLAY, for the first time in a theater. The play, directed by Mr. Martin, revolves around a couple trying to cope with each other during these times of self-isolation. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Trey Kennedy – The Are You For Real? Tour: Joy Theater; 1200 Canal St.; 7 – 10 p..m. Trey Kennedy is a comedian, actor and singer, known for his YouTube and TikTok videos. For tickets, go to https://www.thejoytheater.com/.
Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
11/17
Sage Table: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A free dinner for the SAGE New Orleans community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends! Vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. The event will be in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
11/18
Laveau Contraire’s Triple Threat!; Allways Lounge & Theater; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Every other week, three challengers will attempt to unseat the Triple Threat Three by challenging them to a performance duel where the winner is the performer who makes the most tips for their performance. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com. $10 Presale, $15 at the door.
Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Ticket prices are $15 – $20. The queer quantuese is back to curate another cool cabaret filled with fun and delight.
11/19
NOLA Trans March of Resilience; New Orleans City Hall; 1300 Perdido St.; 3 – 5 p.m. NOLA Trans March of Resilience is not only a rally and demonstration, but also a revolutionary movement. Open to people of all gender identities, expressions, and experiences, NOLA Trans March of Resilience welcomes everyone to join in this march for Justice, Equity and Liberation. Join us as we REMEMBER our loved ones and community members who have transitioned to ancestor; stand in solidarity and RESISTANCE against the hate, social injustice and inequality faced by Trans, Non-binary and Gender Non-conforming individuals; and honor our RESILIENCE as commUnity. Organized by members of NOLA’s Trans, Non-binary and Gender Non-conforming communities and accomplices, this endeavor is committed to creating a safe and more inclusive environment for everyone.
Beatles and Queen with Andre Bohren Concert: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Please join St. Anna’s for a concert of fine music. Tickets are $20 and a portion of the funds will go towards Anna’s Place NOLA. For more information, contact Darryl at (504) 947-2121.
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.
Disco Diva Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. A night of non-stop disco anthems and today’s hottest hits. Special drag spotlight performances by London Manchester and MissThing B. Savages. Come dressed in theme and receive a shot with 1st drink purchase before 11 p.m.
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.
11/20
RAY a Ray Charles Tribute: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robért Boulevard, Slidell; 8 – 10 p.m. This concert/theater work brings the music and the story of the great Ray Charles to vivid life! Portraying Ray, master pianist/vocalist, Sam Warner leads his three sultry vocalists (a la the Raelettees), performing this American legend’s most popular hits: “What’d I Say?”, “I Got A Woman”, “Mess Around”, “Georgia On My Mind”. Fort tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Saturday Night Remix; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come out to the Capital City’s #1 Hottest Saturday Night Dance featuring the hottest EDM, Hip Hop, Pop and Dance remixes as well as special drag spotlight performances.
It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
The Sirens of Favela Chic; Favela Chic; 525 Frenchmen St.; 10 p.m – midnight. Come out on the First and Third Saturday of every month to witness “The Sirens of Frenchmen Street” ! Two convenient time slots available
The Upper Miss Schwegmann Heights Pageant: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. The Krewe of Narcissus presents The Upper Miss Schwegmann Heights Pageant! Contestant Entrance form Available at: https://www.narcissusnola.com/UMSH. The Krewe will also be hosting a beer bust with $5 buy in, with each additional beer for $1, selling 50/50 Raffle tickets and will be selling Liquor Chest Raffle Tickets all night long.
11/21
Ballet Louisiane and Ballet Hysell present The Nutcracker: Ursuline Academy; 2635 State St.; 1 – 8 p.m. Ballet Louisiane and Hysell Ballet Arts will be coming together this holiday season to bring performers, both young and old, back to the stage for two performances of the holiday dance classic The Nutcracker, based on E.T.A. Hoffman’s story “The Nutcracker and The Mouse King” with soaring musical score by Tchaikovsky. Showtimes: 1pm and 6pm. For tickets, go to www.bestofneworleans.com/ballet.
Stripped Into Submission: Where Burlesque Meets BDSM: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety for an evening of kink-positive, sex-positive performances at the Hi-Ho Lounge! This sex-positive show, comprised of fetish-influenced burlesque and variety acts has now been keeping you whipped, chained, and entertained for over 5 years! Door: 10:30p, Show: 11p.m. Tickets: $20
11/23
Book Club: Bath Haus: 3455 Camp St.; 6 – 7 p.m. The SAGE New Orleans Book Club’s November 2021 selection is ‘Bath Haus,’ by PJ Vernon. Our plan is to meet in person (outdoors, on a patio), but we’ll let you know if that changes. Attendees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Book description: “Oliver Park, a recovering addict from Indiana, finally has everything he ever wanted: sobriety and a loving, wealthy partner in Nathan, a prominent DC trauma surgeon. Despite their difference in age and disparate backgrounds, they’ve made a perfect life together. With everything to lose, Oliver shouldn’t be visiting Haus, a gay bathhouse. But through the entrance he goes, and it’s a line crossed…What follows is a classic runaway-train narrative, full of the exquisite escalations, edge-of-your-seat thrills, and oh-my-god twists. P. J. Vernon’s Bath Haus is a scintillating thriller with an emotional punch, perfect for readers curious for their next must-read novel.”
11/24
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 – 8 p.m. You’ve never played Bingo like this before! Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl!
Esoterotica Love Embodied: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 – 11 p.m. Our bodies are more than what others think of them, what functions they serve. They are Our Temples to Delight In or Debase as we see fit. In our continued goal of maintaining a space of radical body acceptance this show will be a celebration of all bodies, in all of their strange, wonderous, riotous glory! Do you have some sexy, radical body acceptance to share? We Love New Voices. Email us to get our general guidelines and learn more at info@esoterotica.com. Doors at 8:30, Show at 9 p.m. $5 at the Door
11/25 THANKSGIVING
Underwear Party!; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Come out the last Thursday of every month to the second floor of Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile for their Underwear Party. $5 cover or free for those who get down to their skivvies. Drink specials and great music.
11/26 – 11/27
Strangelove: Santos Bar; 1135 Decatur St.; 8 – midnight both nights. Strangelove – The Depeche Mode Experience – 2 nights @santosbarnola. Friday Nov 26 – Black Celebration Friday performing “Black Celebration” in it’s entirety. With special guests Electric Duke – Tribute to Bowie and Temple of Mercy – Tribute to Sisters of Mercy; Saturday Nov 27 – with special guests WeBop – Tribute to Cindy Lauper and INTXS – Tribute to INXS. Single and 2 day tickets available at Santosbarnola.com.
11/26 – 11/28
Rent: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St. For a quarter of a century, Jonathan Larson’s Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece RENT has inspired us to choose love over fear and to live without regret. Its immeasurable emotional impact has forever changed the world of musical theatre. RENT follows a year in the lives of a diverse group of artists and friends struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. This powerfully resonant phenomenon has become more than a musical – it’s a cultural touchstone, a rite of passage and a source of joy and strength for millions. The extraordinary RENT fan community spans every continent and every generation – including many born over a decade after the show opened on Broadway. Whether you’ve never seen RENT or have completely lost count, you can’t miss it this time around – the 25th Anniversary “Farewell Season of Love” is your FINAL CHANCE to experience this illustrious touring production. Times: 11/26 – 11/27 – 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.; 11/28 – 1 p.m. For tickets, go to https://www.saengernola.com/shows/rent2021
11/26
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.
Hoigwarts; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come enjoy the Capital City’s #1 Hottest Saturday Night Dance featuring the hottest EDM, Hip Hop, Pop and Dance remixes as well as special drag spotlight performances by Gia Giavanni and Destiny Sterling. Dress in theme and receive a shot with 1st drink purchase before 11 p.m.
11/27
Lords of Leather Turnabout Show Dead Divas: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out to support the Lords of Leather at their annual urnabout showed with the theme Dead Divas this year. All proceeds go to their ball.
Saturday Night Remix; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come out to the Capital City’s #1 Hottest Saturday Night Dance featuring the hottest EDM, Hip Hop, Pop and Dance remixes as well as special drag spotlight performances.
KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! $25 general admission, $35 VIP seating available. RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com.
11/28
Last Breath Productions Presents: WINTER WONDERLAND X:The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 5:30 – 8 p.m. Misti and Catherine Gaither along with current reigning Winter Wonderland of New Orleans King IV Willie Mackie and Queen IV Sarah Manowitz invite you to WINTER WONDERLAND X. This year’s chosen non profit is PFLAG of NEW ORLEANS… we will also be having a toy drive for the children of St. Anna’s Episcopal Church. Seating is Very LIMITED.. contact Misti Gaither via FB messenger to reserve your seat. $50.00 for each seat, which includes dinner.
Ingénue Revue Burlesque & Drag; The Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Brought to you by Mz. Juno & Vivacious Miss Audacious: Ingénue Revue features burgeoning burlesque, drag & variety acts from fresh faces and crowd favs, twice a month at Hi-Ho Lounge! Enjoy up and coming talent alongside seasoned pros, debuting new work & signature acts. 10p.m. doors, 10:30 p.m. $15 $25 VIP guaranteed seating. For tickets, go to www.audaciousnola.com/tickets.
