As we usher in Labor Day and Southern Decadence, we say goodbye to the Summer season in NOLA and now it is a fast track to the holidays – Southern Decadence, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Here are just some of the hot happenings in September to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
Monday:
* NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St.; 6 p.m. NOAGE’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.
* Punk Rock Aerobics: Crescent Park; 2300 N. Peters St.; 7 p.m. $5 Bring 2 Canned Goods, Get fit and donate.
* Dat’s Funny: Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge 6621 Saint Claude Avenue Arabi, LA.; 7 p.m. Get ready to laugh your heart out at “Dat’s Funny” hosted by Troy Duchane. Every Monday night full of laughs!
* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20
* Terrioke: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 8:30 p.m. – midnight. Join us for our new Karaoke night: Townhouse Terrioke, every Monday night! $5 Vodka and Gin martinis all night long–Helps us sound better.
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
* 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
* Synamin Vixin’s Synsual Movement Class: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Synsual Movement is all about dropping into your body and finding the movement that feels good and sensual to you. There is a warm up and then we go through different movement exercises to explore together. Wear whatever makes you feel comfortable. Class is $15 and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: 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.
* No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 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.
* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
* Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by: Ariana Amour The Gentleman of Oz are back!!!
Wednesday:
* The Tiny Little Drag Show: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 – 10 p.m. Each week 3 local drag stars are here to entertain you every Wednesday night! 1 act every 30 minutes so you can hang out, drink, catch some of it, or stay for it all!
* 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 you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Cupit’s Love Shack Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Queen’s Karaoke is hosted every Wednesday by Evan Cupit 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 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. New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle returns with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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 sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Ha Has & Ta Tas: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6 – 8 p.m. This summer join us for a show of epic proportions! You’ll laugh until it hurts in the pants! Our Comedy Burlesque has been called anything but boring! The most fun you’ll have on a Thursday Night.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* Bingo Night: The Silver Fox; 740 Burgundy St.; 10 p.m. Blackout Bingo every Thursday starting at 9 p.m. There will be prizes.
* 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.
* Grind: Poor Boys Bar; 1328 St. BernardAve.; 10 p.m. Dance Party hosted by Boy Toy at poor boys bar every Thursday 10pm to 4am.
Friday:
* The Big Easy Teezy: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 6:30 p.m. Bringing you the best Burlesque Dinner Show. Kick your night off eating oysters while Vivi Noir & her glamorous friends tease & tantalize. Its a great way to start off your night!
* Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: 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; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!
* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. Audience members can enjoy BBQ & an uncensored adult show. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too). Here, comics are encouraged to test material, get better & have fun – in an environment that celebrates risk & fosters community.
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. A 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)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!
* 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 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.
* 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 delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (Seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com
* Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various background so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.
* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. ; 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming and entertaining experience with some of NOLA’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances while you start the day with food, a drink, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself in. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
* A Spot of Tea-se: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 1 p.m. Vivi Noir & Friends bring you a little afternoon taste of tease. Enjoy your Brunch while seeing a burlesque beauty every 15 minutes!
* Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
* The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest 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). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.
* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday with Estelle Suarez.
* Dream House Burlesque Club: Dream House Lounge; 401 Baronne St.; 7 p.m. Step into Dream House Burlesque Club & experience exquisite showgirls, impeccable vibes and delectable delights every Sunday evening.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Persana Shoulders with spotlight drag performances throughout the evening and dancing with DJ Tim Pflueger.
* 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 this new burlesque and variety show. 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.m. – 3 a.m. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for 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.
* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.
* Show Night at Oz; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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* The NOPSI Hotel Southern Decadence Show: NOPSI Hotel; 317 Baronne St.; 4 – 10 p.m. $20 per person. Glitter Bar from 5 – 8 p.m. Drag show at 8 p.m. Sponsored by 14 Hands Unicorn Wine. Come dressed as your best Unicorn Sparkles.
* Decadence Welcome Party: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Absolut sponsors a drag show starring Terri S. Aqui, Lexie Redd D’Ville and Laveau Caontraire.
* HNO Decadence Party: Kimpton Hotel Fontenot; 501 Tchoupitoulas St.; 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Join Halloween New Orleans for a Southern Decadence celebration and fundraiser. Live DJ and cocktails! There will be opportunities to buy passes and tickets and get more information on our Halloween weekend events, October 27th – 29th. As always, all HNO profits benefit our incredible partner, Project Lazarus. Entry is $20 and as always it’s free for this year’s Host and Patrons. Everyone 21 and up is welcome
* Queer Flex: City ParkThe Great; Lawn 8 Victory Ave.; 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for a fabulous celebration of queerness to kick of Decadence weekend at City Parks, The Great Lawn! This in-person event is all about embracing individuality, movement, and self-expression. Get ready for an evening sweat session that starts and ends with yoga led by Chelsey, and has circuit training through the center of class with Kristin! Whether you identify as LGBTQ+ or simply want to show your support, this is the place to be! Let’s come together, sweat like nobody’s watching, and spread love. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event! Tickets available at eventbrite.com. $15
* Shrimp Boil Cabaret: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a private dinner party celebrating the flavors and sounds of the Quarter. Join us for a night of delicious shrimp and fantastic entertainment at the Shrimp Boil Cabaret! We meet up at GrandPre’s in the heart of the French Quarter. Get ready to be entertained and have a shrimply amazing time at the Shrimp Boil Cabaret! This is a 90 minute dinner and show experience. Late arrivals are considered no shows, please arrive early and get a drink and mingle with the other guests outside the meeting spot, BYOB or purchase alcoholic drinks from GrandPre’s Bar to bring to the Shrimp Boil. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Chaotic Good Time – SECOND CHANCES: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m.Immerse yourself in an adventure brought to life by burlesque, drag and variety stars where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. Whether or not our characters live happily ever after, a Chaotic Good Time is sure to be had by all! Different stories, casts, characters and outcomes each month! VIP admits for table booth seating closer to the stage & VIP guests get to help decide a key element of the show’s finale. ALL VIP TICKETS MUST BE PURCHASED TOGETHER UNDER THE SAME NAME TO BE SEATED TOGETHER. Doors at 7p/Show at 7:30p Tickets $20 for General Admission VIP Tickets $35 per person + Get to help decide how the show ends VIP Deluxe Adventurer’s Package $50 per person for VIP seating + get to help decide how the show ends + free photo op + Chaotic Good Time sticker.l Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Decadence Drag ATX Take-over: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Expect Performance Art, Live Music, Absurdity, and Gorgeously Dark & Twisted Drag! Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees. Tickets also available on eventbrite.com
* Men of Jinx – Boylesque with a Twist: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 8:30 p.m. Come and celebrate all those special occasions with the men of Jinx, a male revue. A fun and interactive show with performances from the most versatile male entertainers in the south. We offer an interactive show, a chance to win a lap dance from the entire cast,and a safe place to celebrate anything! Parties of 8 or more receive a complimentary champagne bottle. Reservations include: Entry into the Jinx, great seats, and all the fun.
* 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
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Phoenix’s legendary Southern Decadence Block Parties return for SD 2023. Join thousands of hot men, guest DJ’s, leather vendors and more each night at New Orleans’ only leather bar. Fetish gear is highly recommended. Never a cover charge.
* Burlesque – A night of corsets & fishnets: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash wants you to show us how you Burlesque! Burlesque: A night of corsets & fishnets. Dress burlesque to receive a free shot before 11pm featuring burlesque themed performances by Miss Thing B. Savage, Roslynn Aphrodite, & Sedusah Mann
* Bearracuda Southern Decadence 2023!: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. DJ Mateo Segade (LA); DJ Freddy King of Pants (Seattle); HOT Go-Go’s All Night. Kick off the weekend at our STELLAR party inside of Toulouse Theatre, in 3 rooms on 2 floors. DJs Mateo Segade (LA) & Freddy King of Pants (Seattle) return to the decks for our annual party in New Orleans. Tickets available at https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Bearracuda/552075?afflky=ToulouseTheatre&fbclid=IwAR3KZyG9v5MSojMOzuVgGB75yLqDUlm3aJJhppgJEa7ztg8DMX6Y1Ct3Jio
* LUST FILTH: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. both nights. Tickets available at eventbrite.com The epic return of LUST FILTH Part V! The annual weekender of Uncensored Performance Art! Dive into our world of depravity in this immersive homage to the obscene. Experience displays of debauchery with works of art that redefine entertainment. Award-winning & nationally acclaimed professional perverts are traveling in from all over the country to showcase their signature styles and erotic expertise. Indulge with us as we kick off DECADENCE! www.PrettieBoi.com for Tickets. Day One: Royal Court of Lust Filth; Day Two: NewComers. RSVP REQUIRED
* Tension: A Night of Kylie: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Are you as obsessed with Kylie as we are?! This group of Queens are sharing the love of the ICONIQUE Queen of Pop and the music she has given us over the past decades! Tix can be purchased at the door.
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* New Orleans Pride Run & Walk: Crescent Park; Mandeville Wharf; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Celebrate the 6th Anniversary of the New Orleans Pride Run & Walk this Labor Day weekend on Saturday, September 2, 2023, starting at 8:30 AM. Proceeds benefit the New Orleans PFLAG Scholarship Program. Each pre-registered participant is guaranteed a commemorative race shirt, finisher medal, and more. Sign up early and save! Commemorative race shirts and sizes are not guaranteed for race day registrations. Race Day Schedule: 7:30 am – Race Day Pickup & Registration Begins 8:30 am – 5K Event Begins; 10:00 am – Award Ceremony (subject to change). Sign up early and save: https://runsignup.com/Race/LA/NewOrleans/NOLAPrideRun
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St.; 10 a.m. Join us for a unique and decadent drag brunch experience. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet (included) while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Queens such as Kayla Starr, Alexa Milano, Katrina Waters, Tibby Honest, Champagne Munroe, Kookie Baker, Monique Michaels Alexander and Giselle Trivianni. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Full cash/credit bar available also. Stroll the promenade deck and enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines as you absorb spectacular views of the city. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will depart at 11am sharp. Arrive by 9:45/10 so you can relax and enjoy the buffet before the show starts at 11am. We will return at 12:30. **NOTE** If your guest book separately you must email reviverevents@gmail.com with all reservations that will be seated together to ensure a table for the proper amount of guests. There is not an ATM on board so bring cash for tipping the queens. Hope to see you there and remember, If you can’t make this one, we will cruise the last Saturday of each month. 21 and up event ID required. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Divas Through the Decades Southern Decadence Brunch: Arnaud’s Restaurant; 813 Bienville St.; 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. $55 per person includes a four course lunch plus drag show. Call 504-523-5433 for reservations.
* 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.
* Brennan’s Southern Decadence Drag Brunch: 417 Royal St.p; 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m. Three course brunch for $125. For reservations call 504-934-3376. Starring Debbie with a D, Laveau Contraire, Terri Aqui and London Manchester.
* DECADENCE: FOR THE GIRLS! 1 Year Anniversary!: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 – 9 p.m. Her Haus is proud to present DECADENCE: FOR THE GIRLS! (ROUND 2!) Join us for our 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY at The Bourbon Pub and Parade! That’s right! We’re throwing it down at our resident party house right in the heart of all the Decadence festivities! This is a 21+ event! Drink Specials, Burlesque performances, Drag performances, DJ sets & Her Haus gogo dancers provide the ULTIMATE queer femme event of Southern Decadence 2023! Tickets available at eventbrite.com and the door.
* A Decadent Brujaja: Espíritu; 520 Capdeville St.; 4 – 9 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com Three of New Orleans top drag talents are here to drag you right through Southern Decadence to a mystical unknown. Join us for Cucci Licci, Laveau Contraire, Old Bones Morales, delicious food, killer cocktails, and local artists for an evening to remember! All ticket money goes straight to the performers and includes a free welcome cocktail!
* ICONS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m.From Cher, to Madonna, to Dolly Parton, to Aretha Franklin, to Stevie Nicks, ICONS is a tribute to the powerhouses that defined their genres. New Orleans’ best drag and burlesque performers will mesmerize and often titillate you. Your illustrious host, Sissy Latrine, will keep you lubed up and wanting more! Tickets available eventbrite.com or at door.
* Mr. Louisiana Leather Contest: Siberia; 2227 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. The Lords of Leather presents the Mr. Louisiana Leather contest to select the incoming Mr. Louisiana Leather for 2024 with contestants from around the Gulf Coast region. Tickets available asap http://mystic-krewe-of-lords-of-leather.ticketleap.com/.
* GRRLSPOT: SOUTHERN DECADENCE: Toulouse Theatre; 615 Toulouse St.; 7 p.m. Tickets available on eventbrite.com GrrlSpot’s legendary Southern Decadence Party is back this year and bigger than ever. We’re taking over Toulouse Theatre. A giant, historic venue in the French Quarter. DJs, dancers, and the hottest show of Southern Decadence 2023.
* ABC Please Cover Your D: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. $250 in cash prizes, this Big D contest is hosted by Terri Aqui.
* Prince of Perversion Ball: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. $15 at door.. The Radical Faeries present the 20th annual Prince of Perversion Ball. The theme is Fairy Tales – Dreams and Nightmares. Costume encouraged.
* HORSE MEAT DISCO – SOUTHERN DECADENCE – NEW ORLEANS – 2023: The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Horse Meat Disco returns for its 8th year with crates of underground disco and classics that have been slaying crowds from their base in London to dancefloors worldwide since 2009. Experience the hot and sexy energy of Southern Decadence weekend. Tickets available on eventbrite.com.
* 2023 Rougaroux Jockstrap Lube Wrestling!: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Come join the Crescent City Rougaroux as they host their Annual Jockstrap Lube Wrestling! We have Jockstrap Lube Wrestling, other fun jockstrap games, a 50/50 raffle, and jello shots! Did we mention that we will be auctioning off every contestant’s jockstrap? Come play and help us raise some money to put New Orleans on the map at the 2024 Bingham Cup in Rome! All proceeds benefit the Crescent City Rougaroux! $10 Cover! Doors open at 9:30pm and the lube comes out at 10:00pm!
* Long Island Iced Tea Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come join the Big Easy Sisters for the monthly Long Island Iced Tea Social at The New Orleans Phoenix. $10 buy in and $1 refills from 9pm until midnight.
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. The Phoenix’s legendary Southern Decadence Block Parties return for SD 2023. Join thousands of hot men, guest DJ’s, leather vendors and more each night at New Orleans’ only leather bar. Fetish gear is highly recommended. Never a cover charge
* Decadence After Dark: Civic Theatre; 510 O’ Keefe Ave.; 10 p.m. Purchase Tickets: neworleansdecadence.com Join us for our exclusive DECADENCE AFTER DARK PARTY, set to ignite our vibrant city during the renowned Decadence celebration. Prepare to embark on a journey of sensory exploration and liberation like no other. Immerse yourself in the pulsating beats of our electrifying DJs, who will fuel the atmosphere with an intoxicating blend of irresistible rhythms. INDULGE YOUR SENSES, LET GO OF INHIBITIONS, AND EMBRACE THE MAGIC OF NEW ORLEANS DECADENCE.
* Sacrifice: An Evening of Fetish *Decadence Edition*: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 10 p.m. Sacrifice: An Evening of Fetish *Decadence Edition* Night of Chain, Latex, Rope, and more presented by The Darkroom. Sexy / Fetish Attire Encouraged. Dark Dance Music by DJs Evil Rudy + Sneauxball. 10pm-LATE. $10 with themed / fetish attire, $20 otherwise, 21+ with valid ID
* 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.
* End of Summer Foam Party: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 10 p.m. Foaming Starts @ 10pm-till. No Cover Charge With Drink specials
* Decadent Marinade! A Southern Decadence Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A variety show in deliberate violation of causal reasoning. Most indubitably involving: Irreverent Drag performances, Bizarre juxtapositions, Cuckoo-Bananas Burlesque, Formidable Serenading & a general aura of sensual insanity! Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Foxy Rose Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Each month features a new lineup of incredible performers! This show has everything you come to New Orleans to see in one show! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
9/3
* Sing Along Decadence Drag Brunch: The Peacock Room; 501 Tchoupitoulas St. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Join us for our Southern Decadence Brunch and belt it out with the iconic Kookie Baker and special guest Ben Childress over our scrumptious Peacock Tower and Bourbon Pecan Sticky Buns ’til the parade’s kick-off. Sip the majestic ‘Queen of the Rodeo’ Cocktail—Grey Goose L’Orange, Trakal, Alma Quinquina, lime cordial, cranberry—each sip donates $1 to The Trevor Projects lifeline. Slay, sip, and spread love for all!
* Decadent Disco: The Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Ave.; 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Horn & Tail presents… Decadent Disco A funky poolside dance party at The Drifter Hotel during Southern Decadence/Labor Day weekend. featuring music by Unicorn Fukr NOLA Housing Project Sean Straynge + art, vendors, food and more. $20 Presale tickets available at thedrifterhotel.com
* WET DREAM – Pool Party – Southern Decadence: 2460 N. Rampart St.; 12 – 7 p.m. PRIVATE RESIDENCE. BEARMANIA + HIT IT present WET DREAM: The Pool Party. The wettest & wildest ALL INCLUSIVE pool party of Southern Decadence. SWIM + DRINK + PLAY Ticket includes: OPEN BAR, TOWEL SERVICE, LITE SNACKS, BOTTLED WATER/SODAS/JUICES, IN/OUT ACCESS TO POOL/FACILITIES 12-7pm, Music by DJ SINDRI (LA). Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* High Tea, No Shade: Ritz Carlton; 921 canal St.; 12 – 2 p.m. $95 plus plus per person includes Champagne cocktails, three course tea bites, Belvedere and Hennesy cocktails and a drag show. For tickets, call https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=336064&restref=336064&experienceId=182526&fbclid=IwAR2ddlTprd2W9DWIX1z6NOEEB6OR4qpRL7jVgvmSlG7zYX6iIWIUXL3vvFQ
* Decadent Comedy: American Townhouse; 1012 North Rampart St.; 4 p.m. Join host extraordinaire Laveau Contraire and a laugh-out-loud lineup of Nola’s finest and funniest comedians: Ryan Rogers, Mark Ceasar, Saya Meads & Annastassia Medusa. Admission is free.
* FURBALL SOUTHERN DECADENCE DIRTY DISCO: Toulouse Theater; 615 Toulouse St.; 4 p.m. Joe Fiore Presents FURBALL SOUTHERN DECADENCE DIRTY DISCO – NEW ORLEANS LABOR DAY WEEKEND! Music: DJ Mark De Lange (Houston), 21+, Jocks | Underwear | Gear Encouraged, Clothes Check Available. Sponsored by: Beefyboy Underwear, BearSkn, and Mistr. For tickets go to https://www.seetickets.us/event/Furball/559945?fbclid=IwAR3gxPiD_fRG14594k_kZUR42zeYJQXW71PH4Fvh4H08BnOzyHntoC2l3Cg
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Lieder and Lingerie is a live music opera burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians pushing the boundaries of Opera. Do you need some titties with your ditties? Some schlongs with your songs? Then look no further than this opera strip-tease sensation! Doors 7pm, show 7:30pm. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at door
* THROAT: A Showcase of What That Mouth Do: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Join us for a wet, deep evening of live singing, sideshow, spoken word, and more. Whether you’re a fan of great head or just looking for a decadent night out, THROAT is an event you don’t want to miss. Our throats (doors) open at 7:30 PM and we start going down on you at 8:00 PM. General Admission: $15; VIP: $35. Tickets available at throat.eventbrite.com
* THE BUILDING presents GLAMOROUS featuring KYNT & Friends! LABOR DAY WEEKEND: The Building; 1427 Oretha Castle Hailey Blvd.; 8pm-1am THE BUILDING presents GLAMOROUS, a decadent night of banging underground house music beats, fashion, and live performances, featuring New Orleans’ first International House Music Recording Artist KYNT! Exclusive live DJ sets by Hollagraham & Dingus, Doc Hayman, Pablo Zaldivar, KarbiNation, and Tom Harvey! Special guest performances by Micaela Paule, Brandon Garrett, Kirkland Green & Matt Kruft, and Jasmine White. Runway Fashion Show and Models by Chic Nouvelle! Drink specials included! Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Bette, Bathhouse, and Beyond:Southern Decadence Edition: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 8pm-2am Daniel Nardicio Productions and Amber Martin present Bette, Bathhouse, and Beyond. Part time warp to the 70’s bathhouse era, part riveting concert by Amber Martin, and part raunchfest! With special guest DJ Johnny Dynell playing bathhouse disco all night between Amber’s astounding sets. And no Bette Bathhouse and Beyond would be complete without our own Barry Manilow, Drew Brody- he sings, he plays and he’s hot! Three 20 minute all-Bette “live from the Continental Baths” sets of songs PLUS the Continental go-go dancers. The audience will be required to wear only towels, bathrobes or underwear (BYOT: bring your own towel, or rent one from The Ice Palace Staff for only $2 to recreate the vibe of the famed bathhouse). For tickets, go to https://www.redeyetickets.com/bette-bathhouse-beyond-southern-decadence/?fbclid=IwAR09uqIMVotDS-jPR5nZLmXfkYWiXcn023p7uSKMV8bljRnkg7Rzrvnnxak
* Trixie Minx’s Production presents Drag Cabaret at the Jazz Playhouse: The Jazz Playhouse: 300 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. Come celebrate Decadence weekend and get loose with Drag Cabaret at the Jazz Playhouse presented by Trixie Minx Productions. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Phoenix Block Party: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. The Phoenix’s legendary Southern Decadence Block Parties return for SD 2023. Join thousands of hot men, guest DJ’s, leather vendors and more each night at New Orleans’ only leather bar. Fetish gear is highly recommended. Never a cover charge.
* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events, winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience’s applause. 1st place wins $100, 2nd place wins $50, and the rest get to have a great time on stage nearly nude. Tickets available at the door and any eventbrite.com
9/6
* Asking for a (Queer) Friend: A “Friendship Networking” Hang: Okay Bar; 1700 Port St.; 6 – 9 p.m. At this queer-focused edition ALL are welcome, however, please understand this particular installment centers on queer folks. You’ll get a name tag with a funky little conversation-starting prompt, and then it’s just mingling and bar hangin’ from there.
* PussyCat Purrlesque ~NERDLESQUE~ Edition: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. PussyCat Purrlesque is bringing you a NERDLESQUE special! Come see the city’s finest performers as they let their nerdy side get dirty! Burlesque and Drag references of some of your favorite cats in pop culture! Presale VIP is $30 per ticket, which guarantees you seating with the best view of the show! $20 General Admission is standing room only.
9/7
* Storytime at the Hidden South: Hidden South Shop; 7124 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Join us in the backyard of the Hidden South on the first Thursday of the month for this special storytelling event. Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a true story about your life or come to listen to the stories of people in our community. This is a free event. Show up a little early and sign up to share your story. If your name is chosen, you’ll come up and share a 5-8 minute story about your life. You’ll be interviewed about your story by BW and a special guest for a few minutes.
* Keep NOLA Queer Music Festival: Marigny Opera House; 725 Saint Ferdinand St.; 7 p.m. Performance at 7:00PM | Doors at 6:30PM; Suggested Donation: $20. 20% of proceeds will be donated to House of Tulip. Keep NOLA Queer—a week-long celebration of the queer community in New Orleans—presents local acts The Light Set and The Chloé Marie Band, joined by Toronto-based musician Lydia Persaud for an evening of sweet tunes and warm feels. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Talk Nerdy To Me: A Nerdlesque Revue; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Acts based purely on pop culture and the nerdy zeitgeist. You will finally have the answer to the question, “I wonder what this character would like naked?” We will be featuring some of the best performers in New Orleans and beyond with special guest hosts and special themes! Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
9/8 – 9/17
* THE VIEW UPSTAIRS MUSICAL: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; 6400 Airline Hwy.; Thursday and Saturday nights – 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets at https://www.jpas.org/?fbclid=IwAR2R9zjoyoCoX0tNEafcYprzIpmxy6oXcRYTeUHtrsTv83jVEekz5BHZN9M Wes, a 20-something social media obsessed fashion designer has returned from New York to his hometown of New Orleans to transform the former Upstairs Lounge nightclub into a retail store. After a nerve-wracking visit with his realtor, he time travels through a burned-out curtain into the 1973 arson-destroyed club. There, he meets the men who inhabited this “underground” venue decades ago.
9/8 – 9/23
* SPRING STORM by Tennessee Williams: Lower Depths Theater at Loyola University; 6301 St. Charles Ave.; Thursday through Sundays – 7:30 pm. Small town gossip cuts deep in this stinging Mississippi Delta story about women on the verge, and the hard choices they make for family, love, and self. See America’s greatest playwright’s beginnings, and the beginnings of the most fascinating women in drama. Tickets: https://bit.ly/SpringStormNOLA
* Love is a Battlefield …… Back to the chapel!: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robért Boulevard Slidell, LA. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Back To The Chapel: Love Is A Battlefield brings back our favorite ladies Betty, Ginger, Marla and Margo to continue their journey.
9/8
* Catastrophe & Co. Presents: Sizzling September Drag Night!: The Hideaway Den; 800 North Causeway Boulevard #suite 1-d Mandeville, LA. 7 – 10 p.m. Catastrophe and Co. Presents: Sizzling September Drag Night Featuring: Catastrophe Knight, Misty Knight, Hunter Holloway, Misty Love and Destiny Sterling. Doors open at 8:00PM 18+ Entry w/ Valid ID General Admission tickets are $10.00 in advance and $15.00 on the day of show. There is a $5.00 surcharge added at the door for anyone under 21 years old. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* The 2023 Curtain Call Ball: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter St.; 6:30 p.m.Le Petit Theatre will be kicking off our 107th season with our annual Curtain Call Ball honoring Kathleen Van Hornand featuring Tony winner Beth Leavel.
* Godless Constitution: A Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m.Join us for a sinful celebration of vices and pleasures as we present the best of the city’s burlesque, boylesque, comedy and drag performers, all in one delightfully different show! Leave your inhibitions behind and revel in our carousing cabaret!
* Men of Jinx – Boylesque with a Twist: Jinx Bar & Grill; 91 French Market Pl. 8:30 p.m. Performances from the most versatile male entertainers in the south, with something for everybody. We offer an interactive show, a chance to win a lap dance from the entire cast,and a safe place to celebrate anything! Everyone is welcome! Parties of 8 or more receive a complimentary champagne bottle. Reservations include: Entry into the Jinx, great seats, and all the fun.
* 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
* Tigers Pep Rally: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. It’s Game day and Splash is ready to get the party started! Join us for the Tigers rally to prepare you for LSUs first game! Wear your tiger gear! LSU merch give-a-ways with performances by Miss Thing B. Savage, Debbie with a D, & Zia Lush
* A Decadent Hangover!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. With JuJu & Stanley Roy and some friends (and possibly enemies! Expect the unexpected!
* Godless Constitution: A Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Join us for a sinful celebration of vices and pleasures as we present the best of the city’s burlesque, boylesque, comedy and drag performers, all in one delightfully different show! Leave your inhibitions behind and revel in our carousing cabaret! Tickets at eventbrite.com and the door
* SWIFT-tember with Jade Jolie as Taylor Swift: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, Al.; 11:30 p.m. Taylor Swift Impersonator Jade Jolie at B-Bob’s!Ru Paul’s Drag Race Queen and Dragula star, Jade Jolie will be at B-Bob’s Friday September 8, 2023! Taylor Swift’s tour may have left the USA, But we can still celebrate her music and a show at B-Bob’s! Show will be at 11:30 pm. Meet and Greet will start after the show. Tickets can be purchased on line until September 7th, at eventbrite.com thereafter they can be purchased at the door. First come, first served!
* New Queens on the Block: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Hosted by: Nicole DuBois Performances By: Tiffany T. Avery ~ Lynix Indigo ~ Angel. DJ Clinton Davis
9/9
* 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.
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* QUEER-DE-LIS: The Broadside; 600 N. Broad St.; 6 – 10:30 p.m. We’re wrappin’ up KEEP NOLA QUEER with Queer-De-Lis — a queer-dominated concert & marketplace — at The Broadside! Join us between 6:00pm and 10:30pm for live music, local vendors, raffles, food & drinks, and more! Performances by: Edden, Lydia Persaud, The Chloé Marie Band and Sari Jordan. Advance tickets $28*, available now! 20% of event proceeds will be donated to House of Tulip! Tickets at https://www.keepnolaqueer.com/home/queer-de-lis?fbclid=IwAR190NgCuRJ5r2I20_Ns2Li4rrf64G58t38zx10dU3oODbCaQkjaJ7yLsuU
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle returns with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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 sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Mr. & Miss Apollo Baton Rouge Pageant: Theatre Baton Rouge; 7155 Florida Blvd.; 7 p.m. Join us for our Mr. & Miss Baton Rouge Apollo Pageant which bill be honoring the current Mr. & Miss Apollo. The doors will open at 7pm and The Pageant starts at 8pm. There will be a 10.00 cover and a Cash Bar. This years Theme is “ Feel the Music” If you would like to compete for either title of Mr. Or Miss Apollo Baton Rouge please see the link below: Www.Apollobatonrouge.com
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. This improvised comedy show takes inspiration from the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it. Inspired by what inspires our audience, our talented improvisers will create characters, scenes, and whole worlds in that very moment. Tickets at evemtbrite.com or at door
* Big Easy Stompers – Monthly Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us for our FREE monthly Country Dance at GrandPre’s Bar. All are welcome
* Bon Appetit Dessert & Champagne Afterparty: Generations Hall; 310 Andrew Higgins Dr.; 9 pm. – midnight. The big culmination of Bon Appetit house parties ends with a celebration of desserts and champagne at the Afterparty. If you have not gone to one of the house parties, the ticket for this event is $50.
* Rouxgarou Rugby Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight.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.
* Saturday Night Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City! Featuring the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes by DJ Ruff with performances by London Manchester & Andy Black Performances now starting at 10:30 w/ our Karaoke Host Spotlight Karaoke with Kozmik & Puss C. Savage in the Upstairs at Splash starting at 10pm.
* 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
* UNTAMED and UNLEASHED! Burlesque & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com A burlesque and variety show featuring GLAMOROUS and elegant performers with a FIERCE and kinky twist! Doors at 10:30pm Presale VIP is $30 per ticket, which guarantees you seating with the best view of the show! $20 General Admission is standing room only. You can often expect to see cat inspired shows and acts, and you can always expect to have a fun time! Tipping is encouraged! 21+ No Refunds
9/10
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
9/11
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign up & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
9/12
* Sincerely, Fantasy: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m.“Sincerely, Fantasy ” is a jam-packed Variety Show full of foolishness and FANTASY! A performance art panorama of theater, burlesque, live music, stories, and sideshow–think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood but on Acid!! Featuring a rotating cast of clowns – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Dinah Deville, Tsarina Hellfire & Thugsy DaClown Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees please or buy tickets at eventbrite.com
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8:30 p.m. New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle returns with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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 sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
9/13
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. 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!
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. A new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater! Each month a new cast of characters have to convince YOU the audience that they are the murderer. GA is $20, GA+ is $30, which includes a plate, VIP is $35, which includes a plate and front row seating. Email peachykingdrag@gmail.com or eventbrite.com
9/14
* Secrets of the Sea – 7 Deadly Sins: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Tickets at eventuate and the door. Award winning performers! Talented local artist! New unique Acts! Join us and enjoy an interactive cabaret experience. Performances by our sexy cast Ramona Rose, Nicki Nicolai, Poseidon Davenport, Sebastian Stardust, Eros Sea and celebrate with us and the ones you love at 7 Deadly Sins!
* Ladies of Bourrè: Battlefield Bar; 2029 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA.; 10 p.m. Princesse Stephaney, Tase Ya Ballz and Gia Giavanni entertain.
9/15
* Chanteuse & Champagne Speakeasy Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious and Audacious NOLA present: Chanteuse & Champagne Speakeasy, featuring luminous performances by acclaimed vocalists, renowned showgirls & celebrated drag entertainers, with live piano accompaniment. Glamorous attire suggested. $25 General Admission. $35 Reserved Seating. $75 VIP Reserved Seating & Complimentary Champagne. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Renegade Bears 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! $5 buy in and $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight
* Pirates & Mermaids Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City!…and its going to the sea! Splash’s Pirates & Mermaid Dance Party with DJ Affiliated Dress as a mermaid or pirate and dance the night away to the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes by DJ SQRD. Dress in theme and receive a free shot before 11p (21+) with themed performances by Kandy Cayne, Mercedes Ellis L’Oreal, & Mix TayTay Love Bone’t
* 40 OVER 40 ~ Variety Spectacular: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com. 40 OVER 40 is a variety spectacular featuring a staff, crew, and cast who have all left the age of 40 in their rearview! From the door guy, to bartender, sound booth, and on stage, our whole show is powered by folks born in 1983 or before.Because, sure it’s impressive to accomplish stuff when you’re UNDER 40, while your knees still work, your metabolism is enthusiastic, and all you need to survive is Red Bull and Voodoo Chips. But what about those performers who keep at it into their 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s…and beyond!? Find out when you attend Lefty Lucy’s 40th birthday party: 40 OVER 40! Doors at 10pm; Show at 10:30pm.
* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Sparkling showgirls performing in gorgeous gowns, then see them strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dancer in one wild, unforgettable experience. Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com
NOLAAF & ART after DARK present The Art of Drag: GRANDPRE’S; 834 N.Rampart St.; 8 p.m. Join us for a fabulous night of entertainment at The Art of Drag, presented by NOLAAF & ART after DARK! Get ready to be dazzled by the incredible talent of drag performers of the French Quarter. This event promises to be a night filled with laughter, glamour, and unforgettable performances. Prepare to be amazed as the performers take the stage and showcase their unique artistry. From stunning outfits to jaw-dropping dance moves, these drag artists will leave you in awe. The Art of Drag is a celebration of self-expression, creativity, and the power of embracing one’s true identity. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
9/16
* 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.
* Draggin A**: A Southern Decadence Hangover Drag Show: Four Seasons Patio Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie; 7 – 10 p.m. Join us for a wild, post-Southern Decadence hangover drag show, where we’ll embrace Amateur Drag while recovering from the festivities. The event includes Amateur Drag, Door Prizes / 50/50, Special Performance by Roux La La, Portion of Proceeds benefiting House of Tulip, Special Guests / Surprises Tickets: $20 in advance on eventbrite.com , $25 at the door
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Broadway meets vaudeville! Live singing, cabaret, sideshow, and MORE to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER soundtrack! With acts ranging from singers and dancers to drag and burlesque to fire eaters and sword swallowers, you won’t want to miss this monthly powerhouse of a performance!
* Revamped: A night of Demi Lovato: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating Demi Lovato! Revamped: A night of Demi Lovato A night celebrating Demi’s music with the hottest dance anthems and Demi hits By DJ Ruff! Starring world famous Demi Lovato Impersonator Demetria Cherry, w/London Manchester & Miss Thing B. Savage.
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “It’s Showtime on Rampart Street” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. An exciting night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus GUEST STARS $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Qween Quan’s Queer Content Cabaret is a showcase of queer talent in all forms. That’s right there’s drag, burlesque, live music/ singing, clowns, fashion and more. Join us in a warm-hearted (sometimes even S E X Y) all inclusive presentation! Tickets are available at door and eventbrite.com
* Luxx Noir London RPDR S15: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 10:30 pm. Ru Paul’s Drag Race Queen Luxx Noir London will be at B-Bob’s Saturday September 16, 2023! Meet and Greet will start at 10:30 pm. Show at 11:30 pm. Tickets can be purchased on line until September 15, thereafter they can be purchased at the door. Tickets available at eventgbrite.com.
* Taylor Swift Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Taylor Swift Show Night Show Starts @ Midnight $10 Cover Charge With Performances By: Dessie Love-Blake, Taylor Summers, Nicole DuBois and DJ Orlando Ricardo
9/17
* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent 1507 Magazine St.; 7 p.m. Hotel Saint Vincent continues our series of Worship: A Monthly Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club. Expect an intimate and immersive show with featured performances full of mischief, surprise, and decadent delight. Doors at 7 p.m. Show starts promptly at 8 p.m. Limited $25 general admission tickets are available; general admission tickets do not include food, beverages, or table seating. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror with a twist of drag and burlesque striptease with a classic shadowcast & movie. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com
* Stripped Into Submission: Where Burlesque Meets BDSM: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2239 St Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Join The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety for Stripped Into Submission: Where Burlesque Meets BDSM at Hi-Ho Lounge! This sex-positive show, consisting of fetish-influenced burlesque and variety acts has now been keeping you whipped, chained, and entertained for over 6 years! Door: 10:30p, Show: 11pm. Tickets: $20. Tickets available at eventbrite and at door.
9/18
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! But don’t be discouraged! You needn’t know much to play this game, bribe us for points, and get ready for the silliest, sexiest trivia show in town. We have prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
9/19
* Thembos: A Blue Collar Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m. A Variety show that takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month! Every month, you’ll find a rotating cast bringing you Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! The world is literally and figuratively ON FIRE and the proletariats are pissed! This show will be a subversive love letter to blue collar workers, migrants, and all those forced to participate in this class struggle! Let’s all embrace the very nonbinary urge to start a social revolution! GA tickets get you into all the fun! VIPs get the bourgeoisie experience with front row seats, bespoke Sundown Striptease Merch, and the satisfaction of supporting local art! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door.
9/20
* CULTURE COLLISION 13: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; 6400 Airline Hwy.; 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. Meet and greet over 60 of your favorite local arts and culture organizations, enjoy pop up performances, season schedules and sneak previews, food and drink, and the joy of seeing so many of your favorite arts and culture teams, ambassadors, and friends!
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, network, and make new friends. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. 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. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Masks are recommended (unless you are actively eating/drinking).
* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Calling all the country queers! Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache. Get ready for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!
* TIMELESS: A Sexy Storytelling Event benefiting For The Love Of & NOAGE: Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m. 5 burlesque performers are using details from 5 storytellers to create unique, inspired performances. The catch? The burlesque performers do not know who the storytellers are, and the storytellers do not know which burlesque performers will be dancing after their story. They’ll all find out AT THE SHOW along with the audience. TIMELESS is a benefit show for both For The Love Of and NOAGE! $15 at the door will get into the show AND a raffle ticket!
9/21
* Le Vampyre Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A deviously campy and deliciously sexy macabre Theater Show! $40 per person or $50 each for front row seating. Burlesque, Live Music, & Story Time with these Bloodthirsty Beauties! For Tickets Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com
9/22
* Crescent City Leathermen Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Crescent City Leathermen social club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Construction Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get your hard hats and hard…. Splash Presents the Third Annual Construction Dance Party!Wear your hard hats & construction gear for a free shot before 11p (21+) and a night of Non-stop dance with DJ Ruff!Construction performances by Miss Thing B. Savage, Mia Ne’cole bone’t, & Anita Razor
* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Gagorama features New Orleans’ best drag and burlesque artists. Each artist brings what makes them unique, creating a show that is unpredictable and absurd. Trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. All hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door.
9/23
* NOAGE Coffee Talk: Online: 10:30 a.m. On Zoom (https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* Mr. and Miss. Apollo de New Orleans 2024 Pageant: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 p.m. The Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans is hosting the Mr. And Miss. Apollo de New Orleans 2024 pageant. This is a direct preliminary to Mr. And Miss. National Apollo held in Birmingham, Alabama later this year. The Theme is Broadway. Presentation will be judged on your Broadway Show Inspired Costume of your choice. Evening Wear for both Mr. And Miss., and Talent (7 min max). Entry fee is $100. Anyone interested in competing please contact Gia GiaVanni on Facebook. Check out http://www.mkanola.org/mr-and-miss-apollo.html for entry information (including online entry form).
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle returns with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Bring your open mind, a sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Back to the Teens – Kesha Ticket Give-a-way: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is bringing you back to the 2010’s! Back To The Teens Dance Party! We are giving away 2 tickets to see Kesha In New Orleans!!!!! Featuring the biggest hits of the Teens (2010’s) with themed performances by London Manchester, Laveau Contraire, & Puss C. Savage! Come out for your chance to win 2 tickets to see Kesha live in New Orleans!
* Anime Rave: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Kitty and Eureeka presents ANIME RAVE ! Come dance with us with anime projected video art and Gogo Dancers and Performances from Ant Zelda , Alexa Milano and Juju DJ Music by Eureeka Starfish. Location Twilight room 10$ cover; 10:30-1:00 am
* My Heart Belongs to Daddy: A Burlesque Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Join us for a night of sexy and bejeweled babes of the Big Easy as they show off their multidisciplinary talents and display the curves and skills that get them spoiled the way they do. Contact Angiezmusic@gmail.com for more upgrade experiences or any questions. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
9/24
* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; 1 – 3 p.m. Coca Mesa & Her Queens are sure to dazzle you at our Tasting Room Brunch! Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle returns with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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 sense of adventure and leave your inhibitions at the door for an immersive evening of burlesque harlotry. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
9/25
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign up & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
9/26
* NOAGE Book Club: The House in the Cerulean Sea: 3455 Camp St.; 6 – 7 p.m. We’ll meet to discuss the book on Tuesday, September 26, 6:00PM at 3455 Camp St. (enter on the Aline St. side). Refreshments will be provided. Book Description: “Linus Baker is a by-the-book caseworker in the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. He’s tasked with determining whether six dangerous magical children are likely to bring about the end of the world. Arthur Parnassus is the master of the orphanage. He would do anything to keep the children safe, even if it means the world will burn. And his secrets will come to light. The House in the Cerulean Sea is an enchanting love story, masterfully told, about the profound experience of discovering an unlikely family in an unexpected place―and realizing that family is yours.”
* Tuesgay: Drag Bingo: The Hideaway Den; 800 North Causeway Boulevard #suite 1-d Mandeville, LA; 7 – 10 p.m. Doors open at 7:00PM | Bingo starts at 8:00PM 18+ Entry w/ valid ID. General Admission tickets are $10.00. Special prizes for winners! Advance tickets on eventbrite.com
9/27
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 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!
9/29-9/30
* I Wrote a Song – A BIG GAY MUSICAL: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; both nights – 7pm Witness a closeted Baptist minister sing, dance, and m*sturbate through life’s struggles and sexual shenanigans in this new musical dramedy! Tickets available at eventbrite.com.
9/29 – 9/30
* Crumbs from the Table of Joy: Lupin Theatre; 150 Dixon Hall Annex; Friday – 7:30 p.m., Saturday 2 & 7:30 p.m. Opening the Tulane University Dept. of Theatre Mainstage season, Crumbs from the Table of Joy is an early work by Pulitzer Prize-winner, Lynn Nottage, and is directed by John Ray Proctor. Set against the social politics of the 1950s, this charming, funny, and moving play follows 17-year-old Ernestine Crump as she adjusts to life after the death of mother. Tickets at https://www.purplepass.com/?fbclid=IwAR1U_il1VbLI6igQ4EG8zTS4T5iNXApSHph7IEYyhR0clyE0fO37oUlFVLM&inref=l.facebook.com#u53738/Tulane_University_Lupin_Box_Office.html
9/29
* Todrick Hall: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St.; 8 p.m. Tickets on live nation.com Todrick Hall is a composer, actor, director, choreographer, and social media personality who rose to prominence on and after his appearance on American Idol. Todrick distinguished himself as a Broadway star completing successful runs in Chicago, The Color Purple, Kinky Boots, Memphis, and Waitress.
* Toga Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash’s Annual Toga Party! Wear your toga out for a free shot before 11p for 21+ Dance all night on the hottest dance floor in the capital city with the beats of DJ Affiliated! Featuring themed performances by Kandy Cayne, Mahogany Campbell & Rosesha Frozea
* TEASE: A Vaudeville Extravaganza!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. This show will feature New Orleans finest burlesque performers! VIP is guaranteed seating closest to the stage, with an up close view of the stage. VIP+ is tables and booths on an elevated platform in the back of the theater for a full view of the stage. Tickets at eventbrite or at door
9/30
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St.; 10 a.m. Join us for a unique and decadent drag brunch experience. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet (included) while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Full cash/credit bar available also. Stroll the promenade deck and enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines as you absorb spectacular views of the city. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will depart at 11am sharp. We will return at 12:30. **NOTE** If your guest book separately you must email reviverevents@gmail.com with all reservations that will be seated together to ensure a table for the proper amount of guests. Hope to see you there and remember, If you can’t make this one, we will cruise the last Saturday of each month. 21 and up event ID required. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy! The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 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!
* Saturday Night Remix 9/30/23; Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash presents the Hottest Dance Party in the Capital City! Splash’s Saturday Night Remix! Featuring the hottest hip hop, pop, dance, and EDM Remixes by DJ SQRD with performances by London Manchester, Santana A. Savage, & Demetria Cherry Performances now starting at 10:30 w/ our Karaoke Host Spotlight Karaoke with Kozmik & Puss C. Savage in the Upstairs at Splash starting at 10p!
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. 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! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com
* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. ” It’s Showtime on Rampart Street” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.