Under the Gaydar (October 2021 Events Calendar)

Under the Gaydar

You can’t keep a good city down. New Orleans and its surrounding parishes are resilient and when we bounce back, we do it in style. We celebrate everything about life including the hardships and Ida was just one of them. Your problems will be there in the morning, so let yourself heal, by going to an event, enjoying food, music and great entertainment. Here are just some of the hot happenings in October to put on your “Gaydar.”

Fun fact, October is my birthday month and contains two of my favorite holidays National Coming Out Day and Halloween. So let’s get gay and spooky! If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.

Weekly Events

Monday:

SAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. (Walking Group not meeting on 9/6 Labor Day) Sage’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM at Audubon Park. They meet in the parking area on the Magazine Street entrance to the park’s jogging path. It’s the oval-shaped parking area to the left of Oak Ally. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.

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.

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:

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:

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.

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.

Misc 4 Misc: The Drag Show; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. New Orleans’ misfit drag children are finally coming home to Oz New Orleans! Join us for the return of MISC 4 MISC! Hosted and Produced
by: Apostrophe with DJ Tim Pflueger!

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

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.

Karaoke @ Rawhide; Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St.; 8 p.m – midnight. Come out and sing with great 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.

Sing-A-Long Sundays; Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.: 8 p.m. – 3 a.m.Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.

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10/1-10/2

Keep It Klassy: A One-Womyn Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m. Ever wondered in this confusing day and age how TF you’re supposed to Keep It Klassy? Haus of Lucerne has answers for you. A whole ONE-WOMYN SHOW full of answers.

For TWO NIGHTS ONLY, at the AllWays Lounge Twilight Theater, Lady Lucerne will take her 38 years on the planet and distill it into a flaming amalgamation of classy advice, harrowing spectacle and exceptional audience interaction. August 27 and 28 at the Twilight Lounge Theater, 8 pm doors, 9 pm show.

10/1-10/10

Hello, Dolly!; Rivertown Theater for the Performing Arts; 325 Minor St.; Fri – Sat. 7:30 p.m; Sun. 2 p.m. The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher-Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker and “woman who arranges things,” are certain to thrill and entertain audiences of all ages. The show’s unforgettable songs by Jerry Herman include “Put On Your Sunday Clothes,” “Ribbons Down My Back,” “Before the Parade Passes By,” “Hello, Dolly!,” “Elegance,” and “It Only Takes a Moment.” Hello, Dolly! has been revived several times on Broadway, most recently in 2017, starring Bette Midler as Dolly Levi. For tickets, go to www.rivertowntheaters.com.

10/1

Greetings, from Queer Mountain NOLA – Stronger – Ep. 53; 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. Our theme for October is Stronger! This month we are featuring: Quinn Bishop, Ryan Rogers, Tasha Riley, Lea Downing and more! 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.

October BDAY Bash; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. A birthday celebration including performances by AAriyah Sinclaire and MissThing B. Savage. Birthdays in the month receive a $25 gift card to be used in the month and a complimentary bottle of champagne (21+).

Rocky x Repo : A Double Feature Strip Show; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. Two of your favorite HORRORS ; sure to Thrill Chill & Fulfill. Come to the Opera tonight & enjoy the spectacle of our Anatomy. Variety of acts, crossovers, shadow acts, comedy, drag, burlesque, all kinds of Genetic Horrors! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

10/2

The Official Saturday Night Party of the Bourbon Street Classic Softball Tournament; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 8 – 11 p.m. Drink specials and music by DJ Bumble-Bey.

Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave.; Showtimes at 11 a,m. and 1 p.m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.

Krewe of Petronius Leather Party; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Join the Krewe of Petronius as we celebrate LEATHER. Wear your leather with pride and let’s have a good time. $5 Cover.

GrrlSpot; Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m. The biggest, gayest, and best women’s party in New Orleans goes off on the first weekend of October. We’ve got Four DJs, Five Burlesque Performers, Two Acrobats, and super hot Go-Go’s at the legendary Howlin’ Wolf. 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.

FAT: A Cabaret of Rubenesque Proportions!; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Brought to you by Dick Jones and Cece Dynamite! FAT is a show celebrating thick, chubby, husky, plump, portly, obese and fat performers. Fat is a word often used to criticize or police bodies that do not fit into the norm. Due to these connotations, it’s a word people shy away from. We’re not gonna let that happen at FAT! The performers reclaim “fat” by putting on a fat-bodied performance EXTRAVAGANZA featuring some of the best and most corpulent nightlife entertainers in Nola! We are here for the fatness! All performers are vaccinated and/or tested negative for covid. The AllWays Lounge requires proof of vaccination for entry. You may show your vaccine card or your vaccine status on the LA Wallet app.

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.

10/3

Remy’s Playhouse of Horrors; Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight.

They’re kicking off the spookiest month of the year with an all-star cast for Remy’s Playhouse of Horrors! Come see your favorite ghouls, monsters, and horror icons with a burlesque twist! Be there or BE-WARE! Doors at 10, show at 10:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

10/4

Haus Party Reunion; Carnaval Lounge; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 10:30 p.m. It’s the monthly Haus Party at Carnaval and August features Haus Contraire. Be sure to get your tickets early on eventbrite. $15 VIP tickets (sold in tables of 4). $10 General Admission.

10/5

Tarot by Bridget Tunnel; Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m. Get ready for a magical treat: Psychic Tuesday, October 5th at Bar Redux! Don’t miss your chance to see what the future holds with the mystical and glamorous insights of Ms. Bridget Tunnel. Bridget Tunnel is an intuitive drag queen fortune teller who has dedicated YEARS of her life to the study of Tarot, palmistry, scrying, tea leaves, mediumship, and MORE! She mixes humor, entertainment, and her genuine intuitive gifts to provide fun, insightful and highly accurate readings to all walks of life. The tarot, like drag, should be fun, joyous and healing! Come see what everyone’s talking this Tuesday at Bar Redux!

10/7

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.

10/8-10/24

Dear Mr Williams; Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St.; Thurs – Sat. And Mon. 7:30 p.m.; Sun. 3 p.m. Dear Mr. Williams is an authentic and wonderfully theatrical coming-of-age one-man play set in the colorful, sensuous, and magical city of New Orleans. Told both through the humorous and sometimes heartbreaking voice of its native son author, Bryan Batt, as well as through the celebrated works of Tennessee Williams. Drawing from the iconic writer’s noted classic plays to his more obscure poetry and short stories, an enthralling tale of discovery is woven as Tennessee’s masterful words inspire the narrative celebrating exciting revelations and undeniable truths. Life’s mysterious and magical journey can be a turbulent rollercoaster ride, but it’s so much more thrilling with Tennessee Williams as your guide. First seen as an informal reading produced by Le Petit Theatre during the New Orleans Tennessee Williams Festival. For tickets, go to www.lepetittheatre.com.

10/8

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 Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.

Haunted Carnival; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Enjoy a night of evil carnival with themed performances by London Manchester and Mahogany Campbell.

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.

10/9

Bogalusa Grill & Event Center’s 1st DRAG BRUNCH!; 1900 Plum St., Bogalusa, LA.; 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com. $65 INCLUSIVE – BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAS AND BLOODY MARY’S AS WELL AS A FULL BRUNCH BUFFET. Get ready to party with these amazing NOLA Drag Queens. Must be at least 18 to attend 21yrs old to drink Doors open at 10am. Food will be served 10:30-11:30am. The show starts at 11:30 and ends at 1:30pm. Tables of no more than 8 people / Purchase tickets together to ensure you will be seated together.

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.

Witches of Red Stick; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come out an enjoy a witches and warlock dance party at 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 London Manchester, Santana A. Savage & Josalyn Royale. Come dressed in theme and receive a shot with 1st drink purchase before 11 p.m.

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.

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.

10/10

Halloween New Orleans (HNO) Saints watch party; Betty’s Bar & Bistro; 700 Burgundy Street; 12 noon. Drink specials for HNO members and hosts. Saints ticket giveaway to a Saints home game.

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.

10/13

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.

10/15

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.

Vampires vs. Werewolves; 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 MissThing B. Savage, AAriyah Sinclaire & Hally Andrews. Come dressed in theme and receive a shot with 1st drink purchase before 11 p.m.

10/16

Knights D’Orleans Monthly Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mix and mingle with the Knights d’Orleans at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 7pm – 10pm.

10/17

Mummies & Mimosas; Nole Restaurant; 2001 St. Charles Ave.; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. $65 ALL INCLUSIVE – Bottomless Mimosas and House Margaritas on the rocks as well as brunch full of delicious selections – FREE off street parking! Prepare yourself to dance and sing along with the most Fabulous NOLA Drag Queens. Three tier costume contest with exciting prizes.

Brunch Menu items will be served. Doors open at 10; Food 10:30-11:30; The show is 11:30 to 1:30. Welcome drink when arrive. Tables of 8. Purchase tickets together to ensure that you’ll be seated together. For tickets go to www.eventbrite.com.

Tailgate T-Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 1 – 4 p.m. $20 Donation – Nibbles and Snacks, Drink Specials: Cape Cod, Sea Breeze and Rose Kennedy

10/20

HOWL! A Full Moon Freak Out For Queers and Their Feels; The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. This summer, on the FULL MOON of each month, Kitten N’ Lou invite you to a uniquely cathartic dance party and theatrical experience: DANCE TILL YA EXORCIZE ALL YER 2020 DEMONS! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

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.

10/21

Bianca Del Rio: Unsanitized; Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way; starts at 8 p.m,

Get your vaccinations and cocktails because everyone’s favorite “clown in a gown”, Bianca Del Rio, is returning to the stage with her new comedy tour “Unsanitized”! She’s vaxxed; she’s waxed, and she has more attitude than ever. The pandemic may be ending, but Bianca is just getting started. If you liked COVID-19, you’ll love BIANCA-21.

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.

10/22

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.

ZombieBall; 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 MissThing B. Savage, Lady D. Andrews & Tara Hole. Dress as a zombie and receive a shot with 1st drink purchase before 11 p.m.

10/23

Gulf Coast Equality Fest 2021; Harrah’s Gulf Coast; 280 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS.; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Join us on October 23, 2021 from 11 AM to 6 PM as Gulf Coast Equality Council, along with Harrah’s Gulf Coast and Scarlet Pearl Casino, presents the fifth annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest. The festival will be on The Great Lawn at Harrah’s Gulf Coast in Biloxi. Our equality event inspires, educates, commemorates, and celebrates our community and our allies. The theme for 2021 is Rise. The festival will have live music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, raffles, information, a drag show, and much more. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and visit our website to keep up with all our updates, entertainment, guests, events, and fundraisers. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in the Harrah’s Gulf Coast parking garage.

10/24

Chillin Like A Villain! Halloween Drag Show; English Turn Country Club; 1 Clubhouse Drive; 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Featuring the Infamous Tiffany Alexander and Crew! Doors will open at 10:30am for brunch, bottomless mimosas, and music. Show will be 11:30am – 1:00pm. $65 per person. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

CinderFella LGBTQ+ Prom; The Grind; 4530 South Sherwood Forest Blvd., Baton Rouge. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com. The CinderFella Prom is an LGBTQ+ event that focuses on raising awareness for health and wellness, while providing an outlet for individuals to come to a gala with whom they want and represent how they want.

10/27

10/28

Dining Out For Life: Multiple Area Restaurants; all day. Support restaurants that have supported CrescentCare and our Food For Friends program by dining out. Restaurants have had a tough year and we want to gather support to support our friends in need. So on the last Thursday of the month for August, September, and October, go visit one of the many restaurants who have support us over the years and tell them you are there because CrescentCare sent you — dine in, take out, or delivery! Or do something fun and organize your own Dining Out party fundraiser for Food For Friends. Invite guests to your home. Order take out and enjoy the company. Share information about Food For Friends and ask for a donation to the website at crescentcare.org/donate.

Top Taco 2021: Lafreniere Park; 3000 Downs Blvd.; 6n – 10 p.m. Top Taco is a culinary extravaganza with over 30 local restaurants competing to see who can create the Top Taco and Top Margarita in the city. Event benefits the PLEASE Foundation. For tickets, go to

www.toptaconola.com.

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.

10/29

Nightmare on Highland Road; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come enjoy Splash’s Annual Halloween Party with special drag performances by Ivy Drip, Andy Black & Onyx Adams.

The Devil Wears Nada – Nola; Cafe Istanbul 2372 St. Claude Ave; 9 p.m, – 4 a.m. Special Masked Ball Edition (naked or in underwear) with DJ Johnny Dynell; $30 in advance, $40 at the door.

10/30

Disco, House & Glitter Present Let’s Play House (Vinyl Series); The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; noon – 10 p.m. Disco, House and Glitter Present Let’s Play House Vinyl Series. Come get wet while getting your groove on as we dust off the traditional sound of Vinyl for this special edition of Disco, House and Glitter. Let us all Play House at the Drifter.

21+ WITH VALID ID. This is a Be Here Now Event. No Cell Phones / No Photography / No Video. Be present with the music. Dave Manic 12noon-2pm; Paul O’Neill 2pm-4pm; Odd Sundays 4pm-6pm; Javier Drada 6pm-till. Limited Capacity Ticketing Only (NO GUEST LIST). Tickets: tinyurl.com/Techno-Club-NOLA

Halloween Dance Party; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Come enjoy Capital City’s largest Halloween Dance Party featuring the hottest EDM, Hip Hop, Pop and Dance remixes as well as special drag spotlight performances by London Manchester, Santana A. Savage & Sasha Black.

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.

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.

Halloween New Orleans Arcade – Level Up: The Howlin’ Wolf; 907 S. Peters St.; 10 p.m – 2 a.m. Includes dance party, costume contest and VIP Lounge. For tickets, go to www.halloweenneworleans.com.

10/31

Halloween New Orleans Arcade – Game Over: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 2-5 p.m. Tea Dance Party and costume awards presentation. For tickets, go to www.halloweenneworleans.com.

Halloween; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Costume contest with $200 grand prize. Enjoy special drag performances by MissThing B. Savage and Mahogany Campbell.

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