November in New Orleans is a fabulous time of year. Here are just a few of the hot happenings during the lead up to Thanksgiving and after Turkey Day. If you want your event listed, send an email to ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Monday:
· NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4:00 PM at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 4:00, 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. 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.
· Drag Bing: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Every Monday Drag Bingo 7pm hosted by Mistie Bonet and/or Princess Stephany
· Betsy Propane Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 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.
· LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
· 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
Tuesday:
· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Okay Bar; 1700 Port St., 3300 Royal St.., New Orleans.; 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 $10. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
· 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.
· Slow Jam Tuesday; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 p.m. to close. Slide into Tuesday the easy way with chill vibes, smooth throwback tunes & cold drinks! Happy Hour 4PM–6PM. Kyle behind the bar ALL NIGHT! 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. – midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Karaoke: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Darrioke Karaoke hosted by Darrius Summers 8pm till midnight
· Line Dancing with Miss Honey Sparkles: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans.; 8 p.m. Every Wednesday we are boot scootin’and no partner required!! Join us for Line Dancing Night with Miss Honesy Sparkles and leave your two left feet at the door (or bring ’em, we’ll get you sorted out)! Happy Hour 5:30pm – 7pm. Line Dancing 8 – 10 p.m.
· Karaoke Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8:30 p.m. Come join Dakota Goldman behind the bar for happy hour from 4-6pm, then stay for karaoke with Caleb Cuevas at 8:30 til 11:30!
· 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.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
Thursday:
· PFLAG New Orleans Expanding the Rainbow: WHIVFM.org; 9 a.m. Check out this fabulous radio show every Thursday at 9 a.m. with Frank and Sally and special guests from the LGBTQ+ community.
· 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, 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.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
· 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.
Friday:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 Heinburg St., Pensacola, FL; 6:30 p.m. Special Guest Host Alexis Milano pulls balls and hands out great prizes.
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans. 7 p.m. Created by homegrown showgirl Bella Blue, this show has been serving up sequins, sass, and old-school charm since 2016. Featuring a rotating cast of local and out-of-town performers each week so no 2 shows are ever the same!
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror!
· Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate 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.
· Fab Fridays Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 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.
· 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, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. 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.
· That’s Drag: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Haus Contraire.
· 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-GOs 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.
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
· 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!
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Vanessa Carr presents a Mama Honey Production.
· 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. St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of Frenchmen St. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie. Performances plus a plate of New Orleans, drinks, and a safe space. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Trash Disco & Historic Napkin Toss; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 10:30 p.m. Dance the night away at Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world-famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
· 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.
· The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests each week.
· Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Felicia Phillips, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal, hosts.
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
· Drag Bingeaux; Oz New Orleans; 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 Burlesque & Variety every Sunday presents a different show 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.
11/1 – 11/8
· The Lion King: The Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; go to website for tickets, dates and times – https://us.atgtickets.com/events/disneys-the-lion-king/saenger-theatre/ Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King tells a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals, with songs by Elton John and Tim Rice.
11/1
· Halloween New Orleans Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance; Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park at Gov. Nicholls St. Wharf; New Orleans.; 1 – 4:30 p.m. Come tea dance the day away at New Orleans’ newest riverfront park with DJ Ben Bakson. Keep the celebration going as we take to the streets for a traditional New Orleans second line through the iconic French Quarter. https://www.halloweenneworleans.com/events
11/2
· 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. 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 feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
11/3
· Life is a Cabaret Book Signing: The Garden District Book Shop; 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Local author Brian Fairbanks returns to celebrate his book Life is a Cabaret: The Amazing Story of the Real Lives that Inspired the Iconic Musical which tells the untold story of the extraordinary people who inspired Christopher Isherwood’s characters in Cabaret. The festivities begin at 6:00pm with music from Ingrid Lucia and special guests, cocktail specials at Bar epilogue, author reading and more. The event is free and open to the public but interested parties are encouraged to RSVP ahead of time on Eventbrite.
· Freaklesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 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. 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.
11/4
· 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 Burlesque! Win prizes every round, including a New Orleans Gift Set. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Esoterotica Tarot: The Spread VII: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. We’ll reimagine the Major and Minor Arcana for a lucky-number-seven(th) year at an evening of magic and erotic weavings. Do you have something sexy to share? We love new voices! Find our submission guidelines online at esoterotica.com. $5 Cash or Venmo at the Door
11/5
· Black Tie Club November Dining Out Event: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 2309 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Chef is going to prepare a four-course meal with wine pairings, included. This will be held in a private room ensuring a wonderful event for all members and guests of Black Tie Club New Orleans Gulf Coast.
· Chaotic Good Time – The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. A risqué adventure brought to life through performances from burlesque, drag and variety artists paired with storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
11/6
· Clue: Le Cabaret; Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Join your favorite CLUE characters in this cabaret-musical adaptation of the cult classic motion picture, CLUE! Come see a version of the classic movie that includes Drag, Burlesque, Live Music, and all sorts of irreverent, outrageous comedy.
· 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.
· Plot Twist: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. We’re throwing out the rulebook for PLOT TWIST — a drag show where every number has a twist and nothing is quite what it seems. Miss Thing and Amanda Andrews are taking the stage alongside a special guest for a night packed with unexpected song switches, reveals, transformations, surprises and performances designed to keep you guessing until the very end. Between the surprises, DJ SQRD keeps the dance floor moving with nonstop hits. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
· 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 are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret! After intermission, we 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. A showcase of New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
11/7
· 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.
· May Bailey’s Brunchgiving: May Bailey; 415 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join host Muffy Vanderbilt III and friends for a drag brunch at May Baily’s Place inside the Dauphine Orleans Hotel! $55 per person. Use discount code “MUFFY” for $5 off. Get tickets here: https://www.universe.com/…/brunchgiving-hosted-by-muffy…
· Diamonds and Pearls: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 pm. An evening of burlesque. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
· The Appletini Revue: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans: 10 p.m. Join the Appletinis for an evening of entertainment. The Appletinis will be joined by special Guest Imani Nye Black, Miss Gay Louisiana USofA At Large 2026. Doors open at 8:30 pm, and the show starts at 9:00 pm
· Purple, Gold & OUT OF CONTROL: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. After LSU and Alabama battle it out, we’re taking the purple & gold energy from Tiger Stadium straight to the dance floor at Splash! Diva Kup and a special guest are hitting the stage with performances throughout the night, while DJ SQRD brings the OUT OF CONTROL beats to keep you dancing till 2AM. Jerseys, purple, gold, game-day fits — bring it ALL. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. Doors open at 10:30pm, and by 11:00pm, the fun begins. Tickets at Eventbrite or the door.
11/8
· Another Drag Brunch with Crystal Envy from RuPaul’s Drag Race: Bourbon Orleans; 717 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 11 a.m. With special guest from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17, Crystal Envy!! Showtime at 12pm. Meet’n’Greet with Crystal after the show. Hosted by Crystal Edge along with London Manchester, Otto Von Blotto, and Roslynn Aphrodite-Alexander. Breakfast buffet and bottomless mimosas available at the show. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
11/10
· Apollo New Orleans LPK Fundraiser: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown; 615 S. Carrollton Ave, New Orleans 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. Join us for a fundraiser at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown. All you have to do is eat and write “Apollo” on your check — or ask your server to note that you want to support Apollo New Orleans – and 25% of what you spend goes to support the Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans. The offer is good on both inhouse orders at Louisiana Pizza Kitchen’s Uptown and any to-go orders you place there.
· 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 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.
· Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid! 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.; 9:30 p.m. An immersive art spectacle. Monthly show with rotating cast. Burlesque – Cabaret – Story Telling – Dance – Theatre – Drag – Music – Art for art’s sake. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
11/11
· Whodunit!? An Improv Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. A new theme every month, this murder-mystery cabaret show offers 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. This is Murder Mystery Dinner theater, so 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.
· 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.
11/12 – 11/15
· NOLA Leather Fest: New Orleans; See website for events, dates and times. This will be a weekend for the Leather Community to roam the streets of New Orleans. The host Hotel for the weekend will be the Hotel St. Pierre in the French Quarter. Our home bar for the weekend with be the New Orleans Phoenix. To register, go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/nola-leather-fest–2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNsjRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMUkwTUdBbDl1c0ZLZ1BNNnVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2QAWpHjzA7T1iR-Xg9KOKJVRIWWQH2PnwWlmSqH9QHd4IEIxDP0pvocF4xg_aem_pN1NbxKnHJX1_KP1o3NjrA
· New Orleans Fringe Festival: See website for venues, dates, times and tickets. The New Orleans Fringe Festival brings together avant-garde performers from circus, burlesque, dance, music, spoken word, and more—from family-friendly to late night. Tickets at https://www.nolafringe.org/
11/12
· Done Out to Support Forum For Equality: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 2309 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. On Thursday, November 12, pop over to Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop in Metairie to support Forum For Equality. We’ll receive 20% of all food & beverage sales — just write FFE on your check.
11/13
· Dinner with Diva: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Enjoy the chance to eat, drink, and take in a burlesque experience. Tickets include dinner & dessert. Cash bar. Please contact DIVA via email @ divagdp@gmail.com or purchase all tickets under 1 name to be seated together; Eventbrite.com
· Greetings from Queer Mountain – A Queer Storytelling Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. We are a monthly queer storytelling show in New Orleans. Show is 2nd Friday of each month at 7 pm at Allways in the Twilight Lounge. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Clue: Le Cabaret; Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Join your favorite CLUE characters in this cabaret-musical adaptation of the cult classic motion picture, CLUE that includes Drag, Burlesque, Live Music, and all sorts of irreverent, outrageous comedy. There is a Dinner Theatre Option for this performance.
· 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.
· Pop Princess: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Miss Thing, Puss C. Savage, and Champagne Pop are taking the stage with performances inspired by pop’s biggest princesses — from iconic throwbacks to the girls dominating your playlist right now. DJ 2EZ will keep the pop hits coming all night long. Britney. Ariana. Sabrina. Chappell. Dua. Rihanna. Gaga. Beyoncé. Tate. Kesha. Miley. And plenty more. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
· November Birthday Bash: Sipps Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. Hosted by Nicole DuBois. Music by DJ Caleb. Karaoke from 9 PM – Midnight. Complimentary bottle of champagne for anyone celebrating a birthday during the month of November! (21+ only) NO COVER!
· Psychedelic Speakeasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. A surreal evening of burlesque and performance art. 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
11/14
· Diva Presents: LADIES Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 5 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door.
· Dionysia Greco Roman Toga Party: Private Residence; 2826 N. Rampart St. New Orleans; 6 – 9 p.m. The Krewe of Narcissus hosts a fundraiser/toga party that features The Procession of the Feast. Tickets are $50 in advance or at the door. Costumes required – Toga, Roman, Egyptian, Greek attire.
· 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 showgirls.
· Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – mid-night. Meet the Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – mid-night.
· Party Like It’s 2016: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Ten years later… and 2016 STILL hits. We’re talking Rihanna, Beyoncé, Drake, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Justin Bieber, Fifth Harmony, The Chainsmokers, Sia, Calvin Harris, Twenty One Pilots and MORE. Taylor Summers & Inferna Icon are taking the stage with special Sweet ’16 performances, while DJ SQRD keeps the throwbacks coming with the biggest anthems of 2016 ALL NIGHT LONG. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com
· 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. The Blue Velvet Revue honors that history, reviving a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. A night of disco-inspired fantasy, starring local burlesque and drag performers with a different cast every month. With lagniappe performance by Sailem from Hell (Real Lives of Mormon Wives). Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Emo Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Break out the black eyeliner, skinny jeans, fishnets, and your favorite band tees. We’re turning back the clock to the days of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, and Panic! At The Disco! Hosted by ALEXA AVERY.
11/15
· 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.
11/16
· 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.
11/17
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
11/18
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is wholesome good times blended Burlesque. Win prizes every round, including a New Orleans Gift Set. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· NOAGE Potluck Friendsgiving: 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
11/19
· Bodice Rippers Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A Burlesque Show and Book Club In One! Calling all book lovers and burlesque aficionados. 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 and delve into the significance and symbolism with one-of-a-kind performances. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
11/20
· Drag Bingo with Dr. Tuffy Love and Lana O’Day; Tandem Coffee & Cocktails; 424 Gerard St., Mandeville, LA; 6 p.m. No cover. There will be 6 rounds of bingo plus performances from our Drag Royalty. Prizes for the winners! Bingo takes place in the rear courtyard. Food, treats, and drinks (alcoholic and nonalcoholic) available. Open to all ages. Parental discretion advised (Adult humor).
· Through the AllWays Looking Glass! A Fantastical Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. A magical surreal world full of sexy surprises and wacky wonders awaits at Through the AllWays Looking Glass, a variety show filled with live music, Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and more. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· NOAGE Gala: The Misi; 600 Decatur St., New Orleans; 7 – 10 p.m. Featuring music, dancing, food, an open bar, a silent auction, breathtaking views of the Mississippi, and the presentation of the 2026 NOAGE Trailblazer Award. This year’s theme is “Heated Rivalry,” and that is completely open to interpretation. Costume as characters from the show, sports figures, famous feuding duos, “hot” stuff…be as creative as you like! (Costuming is encouraged, but not required. Business casual is OK too!) All funds raised will benefit NOAGE, helping to ensure that we can continue to provide services and advocacy for local LGBTQ+ elders. Tickets at https://givebutter.com/2026noagegala
· Juju & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. New Orleans #1 comedy thrill-show featuring Drag & Burlesque artists, magic Illusions, circus acts, & sideshow stunts.
· Clue: Le Cabaret; Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Join your favorite CLUE characters in this cabaret-musical adaptation of the cult classic motion picture, CLUE, that includes Drag, Burlesque, Live Music, and all sorts of irreverent, outrageous comedy.
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – mid-night. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
· ESTRUS: A Night of Tove Lo: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 8 p.m. Tove Lo is taking over Splash as we celebrate her new album ESTRUS with a night dedicated to one of pop’s most unapologetic party girls. DJ Ruff will fill the dance floor with Tove Lo’s hits and fan favorites. Miss Thing and Champagne Pop take the stage with special performances to some of Tove Lo’s biggest anthems. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
· Serving C.U.N.T.: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Charisma. Uniqueness. Nerve. Talent. Miss Thing, Mahogany Campbell, and Diva Kup are taking the stage. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
· Burning Hell Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret burlesque. $25 General Admission (unreserved seating). $ 30 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre). $35 VIP includes guaranteed table seating in front section of theater Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· The Drunken Spelling Bee: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Grab your friends, brush up on your vocabulary, and get ready to spell your way to victory!
11/21
· NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Online; 10:30 AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285). Moderated by Brian La Bella, LCSW.
· L’Eggs & Bacon Drag Brunch: Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Ticket price includes show and bottomless mimosas or juices and soft drinks. Groups: Please purchase tickets under one reservation to assure seating together. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· Diamonds and Pearls: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 pm. An evening of burlesque. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
· CLASH OF THE TITANS: 2027 NATIONAL APOLLO PAGEANT: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 5 p.m. An evening of talent, performances, and competition. Tables and assigned seating are available, so secure your seats early and get ready to witness the Clash of the Titans! https://nationalapollo27.eventbrite.com/
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. Vaudeville meets Broadway, and drag, burlesque & sideshow take center stage to an all-musical-theater score! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door
· The Profiles Show: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Featuring: Britney, Toni Dee, Dominique. Hosted by Justice Taylor. DJ Billy Gay nCyrus keeping the party going all night. $10 Cover
11/22
· 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 shadow-cast! 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.
11/24
· Bitches and Squalls: An Intimate Night with Farrow: B Macs French Quarter Bar & Grill; 619 St. Louis St., New Orleans 6 p.m. Join us for an intimate night with Farrow, featuring Princess Stephaney, as Farrow shares his comical observations and stories. Doors open at six and the event will begin at 6:30pm. All money raised will go to benefit NOAGE, New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders. We want to thank our sponsors Ambush Magazine, B Macs and NOAGE. Friendly reminder that B Macs is a cash bar Doors open at six and all attendees will be asked to purchase a ticket beforehand through Eventbrite.com
· On a TUESDAY!? A New Orleans Variety Show! : The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. Drag, Burlesque, Sideshow Acts & Beyond combine for the most action-packed variety show on a Tuesday. Featuring feats of danger, wacky burlesque, out of box drag and more. With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night, you’ll be shocked, amazed and aroused. This show will leave you stunned, and thinking “wow, and all this on a Tuesday.” Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
11/25
· 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.
11/26
· 7th Annual Human Horse Races: Easton Park; 3141 Toulouse St., New Orleans; 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Human Horse Races returns this Thanksgiving for another gloriously ridiculous day at the races, except around here, the Humans are the Horses. Costume contests, Halftime performance by The Jamettes, carnival games, art & food vendors, adult, family & kids races. Early Bird General Admission – $10 (plus fees); Day-of General Admission – $20, Kids 12 and Under are Free, VIP – $150 – Get on your high horse with complimentary food and drinks all day, premium seating, shade, a private portolet, and some of the best views of the track. For tickets, go to https://houseofharmony.ticketspice.com/7th-annual-human-horse-races?fbclid=IwY2xjawVNtMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBWJyaWQRMUkwTUdBbDl1c0ZLZ1BNNnVzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefeMjYRhKMfsFBvSJW1fyHo_SfsHBQQdrqSbuSleo5e7ZHuPtaIx8Ne1eAT8_aem_kn7CFM7ZcfYxSnXzwVJFpQ
· Thanksgiving Potluck & Show: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck! Bring your favorite dish to share, pull up a chair, and enjoy an evening filled with good food, laughter, friendship, and a whole lot of love! Everyone is welcome! Bring a dish if you can, but most importantly, bring yourself! Want to contribute? Our food sign-up sheet is behind the bar. 9 PM – A KNIGHT WITH THE AVERYS Once we’ve filled our plates, it’s time to turn up the entertainment! Join the Averys for a fabulous night of drag, laughter, and holiday fun!
11/27
· French Quarter Cabaret: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. A mix of song, dance, & burlesque in the heart of NOLA. Free, fun, and queer – French Quarter Cabaret lights up every 4th Friday!
· 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
· Black Friday : SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. Miss Thing, Inferna Icon & Odessa Savage are serving the looks, the heels and the performances, while DJ Affiliated keeps the party moving. And because Black Friday is ALL about the deals… we’ve got one more waiting at the bar: $4 Starburst & Lemon Drop shots! Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
· Fresh Meat Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Join us Thanksgiving night for FRESH MEAT NIGHT, our amateur strip competition where the guys take the stage, show off their moves, and compete for $100 cash. Hosted by TARA SHAY MONTGOMERY. No cover.
11/28
· THE PINK SHOW: A Love Letter to Queer High-Femme Glamour: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Burlesque, drag & beguiling displays flaunting over-the-top glammed, glossed & stiletto-manicured opulence.
· RAVE DADDY: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. DJ 2EZ is taking over with nonstop party beats while Puss C. Savage & Twinkerbelle hit the stage. The first 200 people through the door get a FREE glow stick to light up the night! Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
· The Blue Velvet Revue: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Jazz and burlesque grew up together in New Orleans, and The Blue Velvet Revue honors that shared history reviving a speakeasy era where rhythm and seduction spoke the same language. $20 cover
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists. Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
· Sirens of Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. The Sirens of Sipps take the stage for a midnight drag show! Starring: Nicole, Alexa, Catastrophe and Featuring Special Guest: Mercedez E’Loreal – Miss Sipps 2026! $10 Cover
11/29
· Vanessa Carr Church Brunch: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10:30 a.m. Come enjoy sing-alongs 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, & more. A Variety Service hosted by Pastor JuJu & Musical Director Stanley Roy.
11/30
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. 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.
