Now that Decadence is over, we turn our attention to the Fall months which includes many festivals and events. And with Halloween and the Holidays just around the corner, there are lots of festive activities heading our way. Here are just some of the hot events 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., New Orleans; 7 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.
* 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
* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
Tuesday:
* Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
* 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 Friends: Good Friends 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.
* Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
* Dance Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 6 p.m. Dance Cardio is a low impact dance cardio workout for active adults aging actively, set to high energy hip-hop, rock, R&B, blues and funk.
* 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.
* Drink & Drown: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Drink & Drown every Wednesday from 9pm – Midnight $15 all you can drink; Well single pour liquor drinks and Domestic beers 21+ to enter. Come sing your heart out.
* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
* Queen’s Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.
Thursday:
* Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose form over 30,000 songs.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
* 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.
* Clay’s Karao Kiki; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Clay Donadlson starting at 10 p.m.
* So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.
Friday:
* Trixie Minx’s Tease the Season 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
* Flamingo Night: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Tiffany Alexander hosts a night of crazy fun and games.
* 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 in the Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too).
* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
* 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.
* Dollz with Ballz: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Taze-Ya-Ballz and cast.
* Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GOGOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!
* Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
Saturday:
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. Just because improv is unscripted, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes. You can have an awesome time while developing…
* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 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.
* Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
* Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
* Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
* 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. , New Orleans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of historic Frenchmen St. comes the hottest Drag Show New Orleans has to offer. 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. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
* 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.
* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with gogo boys. 11 games, no cover.
* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new burlesque and variety show. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire 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.
* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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9/1 – 9/2
* Lights Out Party: Rawhide; 740 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. – until. Cover charge ranges from $5 – $20 depending on the night.
9/1
* Renegade Bears of Louisiana Bears Breakfast; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contests, prizes and lots of fun. Free Breakfast inside the bar. Donations accepted.
* Spill The Tea Drag Brunch: The Elysian Bar; 2317 Burgundy St., New Orleans; 10:30 a.m. Join us at The Elysian Bar’s first “Spill the Tea” Drag Brunch presented by Virginia SlimJim, Otto Von Blotto, Lexis Redd D’Ville, and your host Laveau Contraire. With the purchase of your ticket, you will receive a thoughtfully selected three-course brunch with specialTEA drink pairings for each plate. There will be two showings with seatings at 10:30am and 1:30pm. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* High Tea No Shade: Ritz Carlton; 908 Canal St., New Orleans; 11:30 a.m. Celebrate Southern Decadence with a garden drag tea. Unlimited Chandon Garden Spritz, Whispering Angel Rosé, plus select Belvedere & Woodinville cocktails, three courses of traditional Afternoon Tea bites and drag performances. Prizes for those sporting the finest floral fashions. Seating is first come, first serve. $100 per person plus tax and service charge Doors open at 11:30AM. 21+ only, please. Tickets at https://theritzcarltonneworleans.ticketspice.com/high-tea-no-shade?fbclid=IwY2xjawE54ThleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSHww2HAihb3ooedpMG_8lgb7NBALs_kWgRNmGkLrcWKNEaNZByZbkyP0g_aem_w8x75ptmLU0VnkupFmcQXw
* Southern Decadence 52 Parade: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 2 p.m. Start. Come out to the 52nd Annual Southern Decadence Parade through the French Quarter.
* DADDY DAYCARE: A ROOFTOP DRAG SHOW hosted by Gia GiaVanni: NOPSI Hotel Rooftop; 317 Baronne Street New Orleans; 7 – 10 p.m. Free photoshoots, free swag from 21 Seeds Tequila, and (almost) free Cocktail Specials will be happening throughout the night to embrace your Southern Decadence/Labor Day weekend debauchery. Party starts at 7PM, show starts at 8PM. General admission free. Can get passes on eventbrite.com
* Louisiana Words Live: Homecoming: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. The show will feature Louisiana Words Live host, J. Michael Norris, and a special appearance by Louisiana Words creator, Louis Toliver Jr! As always, there will be an open mic where anyone can read whatever they want!
* The 7th Annual Bette Bathhouse and Beyond (Southern Decadence edition): Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Daniel Nardicio and Amber Martin bring Bette Bathhouse and Beyond back to Southern Decadence Sunday, September 1, for its 7th year! Considered by many to be one of the most unique events during Southern Decadence, powerhouse singer and comedienne Amber Martin recreates one of Bette Midler’s iconic shows at NYC’s infamous gay bathhouse the Continental Baths from 1971. The audience will be required to wear only towels, bathrobes or underwear (BYOT: bring your own towel, or rent one from Dworld Staff for only $3 to recreate the vibe of the famed bathhouse). Famed DJ Johnny Dynell will be playing “Bathhouse Disco” from the era. Drew Brody will be “Barry” on piano to Amber’s Bette featuring three 20-minute all-Bette live from the Continental Baths sets of songs performed by Amber Martin plus the Continental go go dancers. Shows at 10, 11 and 12 then all Bette’s are off!~ Clothing optional. Tickets at https://www.redeyetickets.com/bette-bathhouse-beyond…/America’s only LGBTQ ticketing company!
* Karaoke Drag Show Contest: The World Famous Cat’s Meow; 701 Bourbon St., New Orleans: 9pm $500 cash to winner and Drink specials
* Rocky Horror Striptease Show The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to our shadowcast! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie on the theater screen while we live act it out on the stage and throughout the audience. Tickets are on eventbrite.com or at the door.
9/2
* Labor Day Drag Brunch: The Country Club: 634 Louisa St., New Orleans; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Join us for a special Labor Day Drag Brunch. View the menu here: https://thecountryclubneworleans.com/menus/brunch-menu/Space is EXTREMELY limited so book your reservation today: https://thecountryclubneworleans.com/reserve-a-table/
* Labor Day Bash Strut Southern Decadence: Symone: Virgin Hotels New Orleans; 550 Baronne Street, New Orleans. 12 – 6 p.m. Join Strut Southern Decadence with RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Symone! Enjoy performances, DJs, pop-up shops, a charity auction, and a pool! Poolside Tea Dance on the Rooftop MUSIC Tristan Dufrene MC London Manchester, Shows: Beaujangless, Brigitte Bandit, Dylon Joel, Laveau Contraire, Otto Von Blotto, Qween Quan, Siren, Tarah Cards, Virginia SlimJim, Visqueen. Hosts: Monwell Frazier, Mint Fuel, Jason Derek North. For Table Inquiries, please email: derycktodd@gmail.com.
* Cocky’s Decadent Cock-tails: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Maybe you’ll meet the Green Fairy or perhaps party with Captain Morgan. These kings, queens, and burlesque babes want to show you their favorite spirits this Decadence weekend. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door
9/4
* 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. 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!
* Esoterotica Myths, Legend and Lore: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. An evening of myth, legend, folk & fairy tale inspired erotica, with a special guest host, Panzachual, the wolf in wolf’s clothing. Do you have a sexy story to share? We love new voices, Email Us to Learn more, info@esoterotica.com. $5 Cash or Venmo at the Door. Valid ID & Proof of Vax Required. ASL Interpreted for the Deaf.
9/5
* Two Beer Queers: McClains Pizzeria; 115 Gerard St., Mandeville, LA; 7 p.m. Come hangout and grab a drink with your QNS friends at McClains Pizzeria! We’ll be downstairs under the restaurant. Kids are welcome. Dogs are welcome. This venue is wheelchair accessible.
* Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:00 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
9/6 – 9/8
* Shrek The Musical: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; 9/6 – 7:30 p.m.; 9/7 – 2 and 8 p.m.; 9/8 – 1 p.m. Your favorite ogre is back in this Tony Award-winning musical that brings all the beloved characters from the Oscar-winning animated film to life. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/shrek-the-musical/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE55nZleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHesv7xmZgS7NODfP_EFDDkiVHm1BSzEwaUBasIvp7QjfsFMbpGK5x7AxAQ_aem_cmwmCYiuKUME-E6kPdVZIA
9/6
* The Curtain Ball: Le Petit Theatre; 616 St. Peter Zt., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. The evening begins with cocktails & cuisine at Tableau before moving into the theater for performances of Broadway tunes, featuring Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe. Silent and live auctions will offer art, jewelry, and experiences. Tickets at https://www.lepetittheatre.com/events/2024-curtain-call-ball?fbclid=IwY2xjawE55jFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZqC8-jFqQ_oY3SHjUZlK6y_iVjJSszomNiTazFkaJuYBo9wJFIGAx3IWg_aem_T74Fh00aSvOOQ88wCOGJUw
* 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.
* Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. Join us at George’s Place for a fantastic show featuring your newly crowned Southern States Bearded Queen 2024: Anita Razr, her sister Krista V. King, and Miss Gay Arkansas USofA Newcomer 2024: Tara Hole Royale! Happy Hour 4-7, then stick around for an amazing lineup of performers!
* Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. Burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Indulge in the nostalgia of a bygone era as Pinky DeVille and her cast transport you to the world of vintage New Orleans cabarets and classic variety shows. “Variété DeVille” is a tribute to the glamor, sophistication, and electric energy of those legendary performances that have stood the test of time. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
9/7
* NOAGE Coffee; Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders
* 5th Annual Joan of Art Contest and Gallery Opening and Winner Selection: Ariodante Gallery; 535 Julia St., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 9 p.m. The Joan of Arc Project, which produces the annual Joan of Arc Parade, presents the JOAN OF ART contest, celebrating Joan of Arc. Artwork is used for Joan of Arc parade medallions, prayer cards, as well as for the poster for the annual SALON DE JEANNE D’ARC. Selected artwork will be on display and for sale at Ariodante for the month of September, with a special reception and gallery opening September 7, when 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will be announced.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Joie des Femmes Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 7:30 p.m. The femme performers of Big Couch are spreading joy through imaginative improv comedy! They’ll take the stage without a script and create everything from nothing. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., NOLA ; 8 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. Tickets at eventbrite.com and door.
* Queer Dance Party: 12 Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. queer dance party at twelve mile limit! DJ set by warm advice! $5 twelve mile limit cocktail special! No cover!
* 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.
9/8
* The Beetlejuice Ball: Sonny Mash Beer Project; 3940 Thalia St., New Orleans; 12 – 8 p.m. Head on down to @zonymash Sunday 9/8 for a scary, ghoulish, and ghostly lineup of performances from your favorite dance krewes, check out some creepy art from local artists, and snap a Polaroid with one of our sandworms! Then stick around for a screening of Beetlejuice, followed by trivia with @finaldrafttrivia. Free and family friendly! Come in your best Beetlejuice inspired costume! Doors are 12; Performances at 2; Movie at 4; Trivia at 6.
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Experience the world of Burlesque with showgirls performing in gowns, that they then strip away in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dance. Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com .
9/9
* 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 & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
9/11
* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. With a new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show/interactive dinner theater brings a new cast of characters to convince the audience that they are the murderer. As each character performs, every dollar you tip counts as a vote towards your preferred performer and whoever gets chosen by the audience gets to give an encore performance. 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
* 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! 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.
9/12
* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! You needn’t know much to play this game, bribe us for points, and get ready for the silliest, sexiest trivia show in town. Prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
* PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. PokéDrag is a Pokémon themed party. Come dressed as your favorite Pokémon and get “caught” by one of our PokéDrag Trainers! Pokemon will compete in three categories: A Lipsync Battle Royale, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! The winning Pokémon and their trainers will receive Pokémon themed prize packages! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com
9./13 – 9/28
* Penny Dreadfuls: The Remarkable Rooming House of Madame Le Monde: Lower Depths Theater of Loyola University; 6363 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans; For tickets, dates and times, go to https://www.twtheatrenola.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE7VkRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHVpIARZpZVOCNmMdrjYSOoQGmzfve32tQtxHuoTIHmu3gEtfrlzY8wQbFw_aem_opaW058A–V_CV4EzuwmyQ Three of Williams’ most outrageous stories come to life in a one-of-a-kind choose-your-own-adventure night of curiosities and creeps which also include Williams’ Why Do You Smoke So Much, Lily & The Case Of The Crushed Petunias.
9/13
* Lunchbox Comedy Presents Standup: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 7 p.m. Lunchbox Comedy presents a night of Laughs and Cocktails! Catch these great Comedians at A Bar Houma in the Androgyny Showroom at 7pm!
* Lords of Leather Beer Bust: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Lords of Leather gay Mardi Gras krewe at their monthly beer bust social. $1 draft beer one the back patio
* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. 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
* JuJu & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10: 30 p.m. What began as a one-night-only spectacle is now a monthly revue show featuring the weirdest, wildest, and most unique entertainers from all over! While JuJu and Odd Corey are traveling the country with one of America’s oldest circus sideshows, this month’s edition is loaded with special guests! Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door
* New Queens on the Block – Cosplay Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. New Queens on the Block – Cosplay Night, Showtime at 11:30pm, Hosted by: Nicole Dubois. Performances by: Keke Fox ~ Strawberrie Shake ~ Sativa Stone. Music by: DJ T-Sha
9/14
* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 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. Tickets at eventuate.com and door
* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7:30 p.m.This improvised comedy show takes inspiration from the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. Got a job promotion? Cheers! Landed a new gig? Cheers! Kissed someone? Cheers! Got out of bed? Cheers! We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it. Tickets are $10 in advance via Eventbrite and at the door.
* Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us as we celebrate with some line dancing and two stepping! No cover. Don’t forget to come to our weekly line dance lessons on Tuesday nights at 8:00pm. Learn the line dances we do before the dance.
* At The Top: A Collaborative Comedy Competition: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 9 p.m. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com 8 Comics! 3 Rounds! 1 Crown! Experience your favorite standup comics working together like you’ve never seen before, live and video sketch comedy, and the sweetest honey roast you’ve ever tasted! Doors open at 8:30 pm, and the show starts at 9:00 pm.
* Engender Drag Show: A Show for Newcoming Talent: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join us for a fabulous evening of entertainment starring talent from around the state.
* Rougaroux Rugby Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Get to know our Rouxgarou Rugby team at their monthly social! Join them for Jell-O shots and drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* The Dirty Dime Peepshow: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Not quite a burlesque show…not a cabaret spectacle…but more like…. – A sticky, wet, synergistic rabbit hole of debauchery and delight.; A life changing manic episode that cradles your nervous system in orgasmic aftershock.; A naked horseback ride in the swamp whilst covered in glitter surrounded by the creatures of the night nipping at your heels. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door
* Trinity The Tuck: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Come party with Trinity the Tuck from RuPaul’s Drag Race as she returns to B-Bob’s! Get ready for a night of fierce performances, sickening looks, and unforgettable moments. Trinity is bringing her charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent to the stage, so grab your friends and get ready to party. Tickets on eventbrite.com
9/15
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Limited seating. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent; 1507 Magazine Street New Orleans; 7 p.m. 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. We ask guests to please respect performance timing and settle in early. Limited $25 general admission tickets are available; general admission tickets do not include food, beverages, or table seating. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door.
9/16
* Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 8 p.m. Come out for a fun and fabulous game night with members of the community from across the generations, and feel free to invite friends!
9/17
* Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. A variety show that puts a queer twist on the macabre and all things that go on after dark. Devilish themes play into your darkest fantasies and fears! Every month, a rotating cast brings you burlesque, sideshow, live musical talents, drag, standup comedy, aerial arts and more! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door
9/18
* 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!
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. Come to eat, and make new friends. 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).
* Hot Dog Drag Bingo: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 – 11 p.m. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Bartender Brien! No cover, get a card and play for weird and maybe fancy cheap prizes! Maybe catch a Special Drag Number from me! CECE’S DIVINE HOT DOGS will be popping up and selling some wieners for you! Dress for fun–leather, sexy, himbo and bimbo is a huge plus. Or Dress like a Hot Dog!
9/19
* Carina von Tuna’s BIG BOBS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. The coiffured criminal Carina von Tuna hosts a drag show starring the most fabulous and fye bob wigs, worn by Cosette LaFemme, Laveau Contraire, Nebula Omega, and, of course, Carina von Tuna. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events, winning is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by audience 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
9/20 – 9/23
* KATZ! The Unauthorized Telling of a Jellicle Tale: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. every night. Prepare yourself to be aroused and horny as some of the top performers in New Orleans sing, dance, and present their anuses in a retelling of one of the most absurd and brilliantly stupid shows of all time! Tickets at eventbrite.com ad at the door
9/20
* Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus guest stars. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
* Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door.
* Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. Featuring the winner of the first Oddities: Lip-Sync Battle Royale: Roslynn Aphrodite, Drag Search 2023 Winner: Penny Lou, and Lip-Sync Battle Royale Fan-Favorite: Aysa Spade! Happy hour from 4-7!
9/21 – 9/22
* Cirque Du Soleil Songblazers: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; 9/21 – 3 & 7:30 p.m.; 9/22 1 & 4:30 p.m. Songblazers celebrates country music and pays homage to its legendary and modern day trailblazers with acrobatic and live musical performances showcasing the artistry of Cirque du Soleil and beloved country rhythms. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/songblazers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawE7XL9leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQrynowqcJZPmzRF1dHx4DbsvdpvZe40RwfJolq7oGCP692sqLWjdtkfaQ_aem_s3LbcRIvJrLLH8b-FfdYFg
9/21
* NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)
* Diamonds & Rhinestones Drag Show: The Four Seasons Den and Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join Tiffany Alexander and guests for an evening of entertainment. $10 cover, your first drink is included.
* 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.
* Marti Cummings Is Back: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Welcome back to B-Bob’s Marti Cummings from Food Network, Hulu and Logo TV who’s ready to rock the stage and dazzle the crowd. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
9/23
* 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.
9/24
* NOAGE Book Club: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 – 7:30 p.m,. NOAGE Book Club presents Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris. Book description: “In Happy-Go-Lucky, David Sedaris once again captures what is most unexpected, hilarious, and poignant about these recent upheavals, personal and public, and expresses both the misanthropy and desire for connection that drive us all.”
9/25
* Lip Sync for your Extra Terrestrial Life: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. 8 performers, one crown. You, the audience, will decide the winner! In honor of our reigning champion, Phoenix Phantasma, who is but a mere alien trying to pose as a human, we are extending this competition to any and all performers IN THE UNIVERSE. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
9/26
* Girls Night Out: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 8 p.m. Girls Night Out the Show– the Hottest HUNKS are coming to A Bar. Get Your Tickets Now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/792806574807
* Battle of the Divas: Liv’s Battlefield Bar; 2029 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA; 8 p.m. Get ready to laugh until your mascara runs! Tora Himan takes the stage at Liv’s Battlefield Bar for the highly anticipated “Battle of the Divas.” This show features three queens in a comedy-filled, campy drag contest. No cover charge! Enjoy the drink specials, and prepare for an evening of fierce performances, dazzling costumes, and more laughter than a RuPaul blooper reel.
9/27
* 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
* Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Onyx at their bi-monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. Gagorama features New Orleans’ best drag and burlesque artists. Trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. Hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine!
* Fresh Meat Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Fresh Meat Night No Cover Charge. Show Time @ Midnight. Hosted by: Tara Shay Montgomery
9/28
* Tandem Fall Market: Tandem Coffee & Cocktails; 424 Girod St., Mandeville, LA; 8 a,m, – 2 p.m. Shopping local and supporting local artisans and businesses is so important! Stop by Tandem the morning of Sept. 28 to delight in all things FALL!! Shop candles, art, accessories, decor, clothing & more!
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St., New Orleans; 10 a.m. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a brunch buffet (included) while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Queens such as Kayla Starr, 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. Jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines. Boarding begins at 10am. The boat will depart at 11am sharp. Recommended to 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 guests 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. 21 and up event ID required.Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Filled with music, drag, dance, and sideshow to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER score! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door
* Secrets of the Seen 7 Deadly Sins: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. The Golden God of Burlesque, local & national award-winning performers, and an interactive cabaret experience. Performances by Poseidon Davenport and Eros Sea. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com
9/29
* 2024 Soiree in the Vieux Carre: Historic BK House & Gardens; 629 Ursulines St., New Orleans; 5 – 8 p.m. Featuring music by John Boutté and a Sunday supper by Twelve Seasons Catering. This year’s soirée will support major restorations to interior plaster and masonry. Tickets available at bkhouse.org/soiree.
