September starts where Southern Decadence ends in NOLA. Here are just some of the hot events in September. 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; 6pm. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4:00pm at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 4:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
· Cooking with Monica: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5pm. Come enjoy delicious food cooked by Monica every Monday at 5pm and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2am.
· Monday Night Madness Pool Tournament: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. $5 per person winner takes all.
· 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
· Mondays at the Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Come check out the hot men dancing every Monday night.
· 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:
· Sing-A-Long Karaoke with DJ Slay: Flip Side Bar and Patio; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL.; 7 – 11 p.m.
· 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: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8 – 11 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are 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., New Orleans; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8–10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
· B-Bob’s Gay Bar Bingo: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 8:30 & 10 p.m. Hosted by Champagne Munroe, come out for fun and great prizes.
· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
· Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.
· No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Men At The Den: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Join the Four for an evening of gogo dancing!
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
· 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 from over 30,000 songs.
· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all-new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com .
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together
· Jezebell’s Jukebox – With a Twist: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave, Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Join us Thursday at 9PM at Sipps Bar for an unforgettable night of music, sass, and surprises with the fabulous Jezebell Sin! Singing hits from all genres and eras. Happy Hour from 4–6PM – $2 off everything alcoholic.
· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
· Karaoke Night; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Cassini 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:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 6 – 9 p.m. No cover. 9 games with prizes, last game blackout.
· 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.
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap: 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Whiskey & Rhinestones returns in its new forever home – The Original Nite Cap! Nestled upstairs in the 7th Ward, burlesque dancers invoke the spirit of history and celebration of the city while you enjoy cocktails and food options. Please do not hesitate to let us know if you are celebrating a special event. 7pm doors. 8pm showtime. $20 cover. Featuring a rotating cast of local and traveling burlesque entertainers! Tickets are at Eventbrite.com and at the door. We open to the public at 9pm!
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 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).
· Friday Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. Join us every Friday for the hottest drag show in the capital city! Get ready to be dazzled by the fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing, who’s serving looks and laughs all night long!
· 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.
· 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 and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Felicia Phillips. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
· Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ 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.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 11:59 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
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…
· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8pm. Starring: Justin Betweener and hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 10pm. Drag show with revolving cast.
· Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” 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.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances of some of the most iconic artists of all time while you start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
· Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 2-5pm. Writing Across the Rainbow is our LGBTQIA+ workshop focused on all aspects of writing, spanning how to get your first words on paper, to getting published and sharing your work with the world! Award-winning publisher, editor, & writer Sorella Smith will host this event which will also feature other writers as guest presenters. This is an ongoing workshop, so you can attend as many meetings as you want! This is a free event, but everyone should bring their own pens, notebooks, computers, and tablets. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as: World-building,, Plotting, Character creation, Continuity maintenance, Editing, Sharing constructive criticism of work, All prose types are welcome, including poetry, fiction, nonfiction, etc. We hope to see you there!
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 3–5pm. Come see Vanessa Carr Kennedy sing your favorite songs.
· 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.
· The Roundup Review: The Roundup; 560 E Heinberg St, Pensacola, FL; 5:30 p.m. No cover. Great drag show every Sunday.
· 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 and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Felicia Phillips hosts.
· Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new show each week. From classic strip tease, to circus acts, to comedy Queens, Minx Burlesque has something to please and tease every audience member. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketweb.com/events/org/13741?pl=howlin
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 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 Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
9/1
· Southern Decadence Cooldown Party: Railyard NOLA; 710 Poland Ave., New Orleans; 12–4pm. Featuring a special cabaret performance by Drew Sebastian. Hosted by New Orleans Pridefest.
· Sasha Colby Headlines Strut: Labor Day Decadence at Virgin Hotels NOLA: Virgin Hotels New Orleans; 550 Baronne St., New Orleans; 12–7pm. Swampy beats, drag that’ll hex your ex, burlesque to scandalize the saints, and more queer magic than Bourbon Street at midnight.Poolside Tea Dance on the Rooftop SPECIAL GUEST SASHA COLBY!! (RuPauls’s Drag Race, Season 15). MC London Manchester. MUSIC Phlegm | Tristan Dufrene SHOWS Otto Von Blotto | Qween Quan | Tarah Cards | Virginia SlimJim | Gigi Gabor | Visqueen | Laveau Contraire | God Complex HOSTS Monwell Frazier | Jason Derek North. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
· The 30th Annual Leftover Bitches Southern Decadence Bar Crawl: The Corner Pocket: 940 St. Louis St.; 1:30 p.m. Gather at the Corner Pocket for 1:30 p.m. and the bar crawl rolls at 2 p.m. The event features Mona, your fearless conductor.
· Free Screening: Sons of Tennessee Williams: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. This documentary preserves & shares local queer culture. Join Lefty Lucy in the Twilight Room and close out your decadence weekend.
· Showgirls: A Love Letter to the Community: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Or-leans; 8:30pm. $20 general admission, $30 VIP – get in the good seats! Tickets at https://www.ubmeevents.com/event/63d18cd9-49dc-462e-a515-1b87ff61be3d?fbclid=IwY2xjawMZVjdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFLU1BHczhKcmZLak9ONmRNAR6U_gWGyt2sg6FlzaHwnMyZsY8tNrQcKMurg6QqHEIrNbaWrjChTu8Bpj_ymA_aem_K2OGPxM0ZyX8wzxUGIYxPQ
9/3
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6pm. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Striptease. Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as Burlesque Roulette where you choose the song Lefty Strips to!
9/4
· Meet Knight: Le Cabaret: 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 5-7pm. You bring your meat, and the bar supplies the potatoes, salad and rolls.
· Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
· Drag Bingo with TaraHole Royale: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans; 10pm. Come down to The Original Nitecap at 10pm the first Thursday of every month. $10.
9/5
· Piper Yes: Stained Glass Wine House: 201 Huey P. Long Ave. Suite A; Gretna; 4pm. Ladies (and gentlemen) of leisure come dressed in your best Victoria Ratliff caftan and say “PIPER, YESSSSSS!” We will have Piper-Heidsieck Champagne specials from 4-8pm….general merriment to follow! $85 Bottles and $25 glasses!
· Arabi’s Angels: Pirogue’s Whiskey Bayou; 6940 St. Claude Ave., Arabi, LA; 8 p.m. Vanessa Carr Kennedy hosts this fabulous drag show with special guests.
· Ladies First Comedy Open Mic Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans; 8:30pm. Ladies First is a comedy open mic that gives femme comics the spotlight they deserve! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-timer, this welcoming space prioritizes voices that are often underrepresented in comedy. It’s a night of laughs, support, and empowering women, non-binary, and gender non-conforming comedians to take the stage. Come for the jokes, stay for the community—where everyone gets to laugh, but the ladies go first! We also welcome dance, drag, and burlesque performers to bring their work in progress performance pieces to the show! WIP acts must be booked in advance, so to run an act at the mic please reach out to us on Instagram at @improv.party. Admission is free but rsvp at eventbrite.com to reserve your space.
· 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.
· Splash’s Spirit Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Wear your team colors loud and proud and get ready to dance like there’s no tomorrow with DJ Ruff spinning nonstop beats. Catch epic performances by Kozmik, Ironix, and your queen host Miss Thing! Show up early for $2 drinks 🍹 till 11pm and catch Kozmik’s Cosmic Tunes at 10:30 Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Roast Queen!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Roast Queen is a show that proves sometimes the best way to show love is to roast each other to a crisp. Watch as some of your favorite local drag performers take turns lovingly dragging each other by the lacefront. Hosted by Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen Laveau Contraire, this show blends stand-up, shade, and shenanigans. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Tears & Tassels: An Emo Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tears & Tassels is your emo cabaret dream—moody burlesque and your fav throwbacks. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· September Birthday Bash: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. If your birthday is in September, this night is ALL about YOU! Join Nicole DuBois on Thursday, Sept 5th for a night of celebration, laughs, and karaoke fun. Birthday Special: All September birthdays get a FREE bottle of champagne (21+ only) – because nothing says “Happy Birthday” like bubbly! Karaoke from 9 PM – Midnight – show off those pipes.
9/6
· Patrick Slattery Art Opening: Sullivan Gallery; 3825 Magazine St., New Orleans; 5 – 8 p.m. Come and check out Slattery’s newest oil on canvas works. The exhibition runs through September 27.
· Britney Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Splash Nightclub presents a Night of Britney Spears with DJ Ruff mixing the biggest Britney anthems, featuring megamix performances of her biggest hits by The Bombshells of Baton Rouge! It’s going to be legendary, and past crowds have hit 900+. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Pokédrag is a PokéParty where Drag Trainers catch Pokemon (the audience) and compete in Lipsync battles, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
9/7
· Krewe of Petronius KickOff Boil: Four Seasons & Den Patio Bar: 3229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 12 p.m. Join the Krewe as we kick-off the Saints’ regular season with a snow-crab/shrimp boil. Tickets can be purchased either online or at the door. Tickets online for $25 at https://www.kreweofpetronius.net/store/p85/Saints_Kick-off_Boil.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawMRsYVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHdWVOYXo4Q1JZZ2ttUEFUAR6YESiGOWo8tJ_And4X_BJP4CRyHNYhfr_5aOroBL2koN8IMIh72aM8PUfAIQ_aem_IyYaeaEYpVhuiDpH7WDzsw
9/8
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30-8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and understanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
9/9
· Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. Join us for community game night with NOAGE! Come out for a night full of social gaming with your community members from across generations. We have some games on hand, but feel free to bring your favorites to play. It’s an opportunity to get to know some folks from the community in a relaxed, playful environment at the Pride Center. Feel free to invite friends!
· Sincerely, Fantasy. THE Thing to do in New Orleans: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Think Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood…but on Acid!! Doors 7pm, Show at 7:30pm Come join us for a night of Theater, Burlesque, Live Music, Stories, Sideshow, & Stupidity! Featuring a rotating cast of dazzling & daring degenerates – Cassidy Copperhead, JuJu, Stanley Roy, Sideshow Matt, Thugsy DaClown, Tsarina Hellfire, & Dinah Deville Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com or eventbrite.com for tickets
· Bingo with Vanessa Carr: Tuff Break; 3021 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. Come play drag bingo with Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
9/10
· Wellness Wednesday: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6pm. An evening of mindful meditations, positive affirmations, and LGBTQ-centered self awareness & enlightenment practices. This event takes place from 6 to 8 pm and is open to everybody ages 18 and up. No registration required – just show on up for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation. Different holistic wellness practices will be explored each week. Just email info@nolapridecenter.org and let us know what you’d like to share.
· Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7-10pm. 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 has to convince YOU the audience that they are the murderer. As each character performs, every dollar you tip counts as a vote towards your preferred performer and whoever gets chosen by the audience gets to give an encore performance. 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
· Boulet Brothers: Dragula Season 666 Tour: House of Blues; 225 Decatur St., New Orleans; 7pm. Get ready to experience the horrors of Grey Matter, Auntie Heroine, Asia Consent, and more Season 6 favorites, all hosted by the Boulet Brothers. Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm All Ages Welcome. This show may contain adult themes and language. House of Blues New Orleans is a cashless venue. Only credit cards, debit cards, and mobile pay are accepted at all venue point of purchase. Tickets at ticketmaster.com.
· Savage Jenny’s Salon De Meow: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A French-themed night of theater & performance art! Savage Jenny & friends will serenade & seduce w/ live music, dance, & charm! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
9/11
· Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, and the funniest comedians around, as well as special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
· Art Des Vampires: Bar Redux; 801 Poland Ave., New Orleans; 9pm. Join us Opening Night, for A Collective Exhibition of The Macabre Arts, Featuring Local Artists. Opening Night Festivities include Desserts by Bearded Bakery, and Vampwave Duo, Children of Judas!
9/12
· TUFFY & LANA: DRAG TIL THE WHEELS FALL OFF: Benny’s Place; 204 W. Thomas St., Hammond, LA; 6pm. Tuffy Love and Lana O’Day are hitting the road and driving straight into the America’s Bearded Queen Pageant. Join us for the gayest happy hour in town as we raise the funds to get to Dallas in November. This evening features: DJ Jefrey Lee spinning all your queer road trip favorites; a fabulous drag show starring the Northshore’s finest: Tuffy Love & Lana O’Day, Scarlet Black O’Day, Thorne Hart, Aria Argento and MORE surprise guests. Event starts at 6pm; showtime at 7pm.
· Greetings, From Queer Mountain Storytelling Show – The Next Chapter: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Tickets: $10 (available at the door). We accept cash or Venmo (@GFQMNOLA).
· Sorry We’re Singing: Musical Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7:30pm. Sorry We’re Singing is a group of singers and improvisers who create an entire musical in the moment, with characters, plot, and brand new songs. It’s like Andrew Lloyd Webber and Wayne Brady adopted the Partridge Family, but cooler (maybe?). Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door
· Neon Moon Cabaret: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10pm. Out of this World Drag show hosted by Vanessa Carr Kennedy.
· 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.
· Sin: Burlesque Fab Friday: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Sip on $2 drinks till 11pm. Mahogany’s Walk of Fame at 10:30. Then, prepare to get naughty as Mahogany, Puss, and your host Miss Thing hit the stage. DJ SQRD will be spinning with the hottest beats. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm-midnight. Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art. Each month brings a new cast and a new show. Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· 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.
9/13
· 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
· Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm. 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 Eventbrite.com and door.
· en Feu: Monstre des Marais; 1900 St Claude, New Orleans; 8pm. Tickets: $10 Community Presale, $15 EarlyBird, $20 GA, $50 VIP, $3 Activity Tokens. The en Feu Fire Arts community presents en Feu ~ Monstre des Marais, a pyro-friendly party of Music, Dance, and Art to light up the night. Refreshments & art for sale, fun activities to explore. Sacred Fire Sunset Ceremony followed by local DJs. Live performance by DreamPscythe. Tickets at https://kittenharper.com/en-feu/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMRuZVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFHdWVOYXo4Q1JZZ2ttUEFUAR7e3wfixzC_vBv9dYj__Bbxgjlmpi9_Rp756TDdnEJ–ToIG9al8m6njWiosw_aem_PisZaziSNeLPqz0pkg43XA
· Country Dance: Gabby’s; 2021 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA; 8 – 10 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.
· Vanessa Carr Live Karaoke/Open Mic Night: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 8 p.m.
· 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.
· Bon Appetit 2025: Audubon Aquarium; 1 Canal St., New Orleans; 9pm–midnight. Project Lazarus hosts the annual after dinner party: Bon Appétit Champagne & Dessert Reception. The event features a silent auction, DJ, desserts from around the city, and champagne. Event tickets are $50 per person. For more info, go to https://projectlazarus.net/.
· Man’s Best Friend: A night of Sabrina Carpenter: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Join us for a night filled with all of Sabrina’s biggest anthems, plus mind-blowing megamix drag performances by the fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge!
· Cut Throat Freak Show: Checkpoint Charlies; 501 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. Free Show with Cut Throat Kinison and guests.
· END OF SUMMER FOAM PARTY: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 10 p.m. Join us at Sipps for the wildest foam-filled night of the season. Music by DJ Milkstash. Party starts at 10PM and goes till… you can’t dance anymore. 21+ – No Cover; Ages 18–20 – $20 Cover. Get ready to get wet, wild, and FOAMY as we say goodbye to summer in style!
· New Orleans Drag 101: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Welcome to Drag 101! A New Orleans Drag SHOWcase! Join Head Secretary Laveau Contraire and her faculty for the ultimate crash course in charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent! Every month, we bring you a new lineup of drag professors ready to educate, entertain, and leave you gagging. Tuition: $20 General Admission VIP Students: Reserved front-row seating + a surprise from the principal’s office. Doors: 10:30 PM | Showtime: 11:00 PM. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
· LGBTQ Country Artist Chris Housman at B-Bob’s: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. Join us at B-Bob’s for a night of amazing country music by LGBTQ artist Chris Housman! Housman has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine and profiled by CBS Sunday Morning, earning national praise as one of the most important new voices in the genre.
9/14
· Mr & Miss Apollo Baton Rouge 2026 Pageant: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB: 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA; 2 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo Baton Rouge is proud to present the Mr. and Miss Apollo Baton Rouge 2026 Pageant: Welcome to the Speakeasy! Join us as the doors open at 2 PM, with the competition beginning at 3 PM. Enjoy special appearances by our Mistress of Ceremonies, Miss Apollo Baton Rouge / National Apollo 1995 Nicole Dubois! We will also honor our reigning titleholders, Mr. and Miss Apollo Baton Rouge 2025: Korey “With a K” and Aelisa Ockmand. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30.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. Our cast is made up of rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
9/15
· NOAGE Movie Night 30th Anniversary of Jeffrey: Broad Theater; 636 N, Broad Ave., New Orleans; 7:30pm. Join us for a special 30th anniversary screening of Jeffrey, the landmark gay rom-com originally released in 1995. Written by Paul Rudnick, the film stars Steven Weber, Patrick Stewart, Bryan Batt, and Michael T. Weiss. The screening will feature a live Q&A with Bryan Batt, who starred in the film. Please enter your name and email address to RSVP. This is a free event. Attendees will also receive a free popcorn and drink. If you have any trouble with the form, email info@noagenola.org. To register go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfTpvERnig0K0GjuMSppHEXKbminSbXx9Kfnw09AgjA3sFHnw/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExcWJQQ1dmT2xhOXk4ZkVlVQEe5Xxvq_bcpAIICAOfOGnr1Ezs36lUnvLCQgDDDOTGc3YTUSQiBniKH9ZitH0_aem_COIPTyoKLDXflSVtTd2_gg
9/16
· Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9pm. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre & avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
9/17
· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of facts, jokes, & striptease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!
· Queer Northshore Social: McClain’s Pizza; 115 Girod Street, Mandeville, LA; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Queer Northshore’s monthly meetup (formerly called “Two Beer Queers”) is about creating space for the local LGBTQ+ community to connect in person each month.. All Queer Northshore events are open to all members of the LGBTQ+ community and our allies. McClain’s Pizzeria is one of our outstanding allies. Food and drinks are available for purchase.
· 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. 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.
· World Gone Wrong: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Join Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen 2024, Laveau Contraire, for a post-apocalyptic drag cabaret where laughter is the last line of defense. In World Gone Wrong, Laveau tackles it all…from AI overlords and climate collapse to smelly drag queens and the world’s final clearance sale. Through biting stand-up, outrageous parody songs, and rhinestoned resilience. Tickets at eventbite.com and the door.
· Hot Dog Drag Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8-11pm. Hosted by Vanessa Carr Kennedy and Bartender Brien! No cover, get a card and play for prizes. Cece’s Divine Hot Dogs will be popping up and selling some delicious wieners for you! We strongly encourage you to dress for fun! Leather sexy, Himbo and Bimbo….or dress like a Hot Dog!
9/18 – 9/21
· OVO: Smoothie King Center; 1501 Dave Dixon Dr., New Orleans; See website for dates and times. https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/ovo#ochickets at ticketmaster.com. In OVO, an awkward, quirky insect discovers a magnificent ladybug in a bustling neighborhood, and they instantly fall in love. Their romance unfolds amidst a vibrant ecosystem, revealing a world filled with energy and life. Here, insects work, eat, flutter, and play in a riot of motion, showcasing the beauty and biodiversity of their hidden universe.
9/18
· Meet Knight: Le Cabaret: 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 5 – 7 p.m. You bring your meat, and the bar supplies the potatoes, salad and rolls.
· STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30pm. STARS OF THE STARS is a monthly cabaret and variety show that celebrates each zodiac sign with a stacked cast of performers of that sign. This show is a perfect way to celebrate your birthday, or to just come out and be entertained. Drag, burlesque, comedy and live music. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Tits & Giggles: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 9pm. Featuring Viva Noir and Tommy Brennan.
· Night Moves: Burlesque You Can Savor: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Savor every minute of this longform extravaganza New Orleans’ favorite cabaret. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
9/19-9/29
· Critical Mass: The Marigny Opera House; 725 St. Ferdinand St., New Orleans; 7:30pm, Fri-Mon. Intramural Theater presents the regional premiere of Critical Mass, a dark and caustic comedy by Deb Margolin that’s all about the critical impulse, from its most elegant to its most petty. When the play premiered off-Broadway in 1997, The New York Times called it “an artful and insightful work about our compulsion to inflict opinions on one another, and beyond that, a treatise on how we smother our loneliness with words.” Tricia Anderson directs a cast that includes Pam Roberts, Dontez Banks, Joe Signorelli, Mary Davis, Roney Jones, Josh Tierney as “The Critic” the first weekend, and Ambush’s Theater Critic Brian Sands as “The Critic” the second weekend. Tickets and more info at https://intramuraltheater.ticketspice.com/criticalmass
9/19
· Black Tie Club Rizzuto’s Prime Dinner: Rizzuto’s Prime Steakhouse; 601 Poydras St., New Orleans; 7:30pm. Enjoy a three course dinner at Rizzuto’s Prime Steakhouse with the newly formed Back Tie Club. Tickets are at https://www.blacktieclubnogfcst.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMPDndleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtSFRIVWRoUk1mRGJhRnBYAR7VVAedITTLOrLarWrWDSdwli2EWKFcAOlyCL72feckIs4ekFxq2KtppBhPWA_aem_ec0DIg3HEJLArkR8YUy_1Q
· Joie des Femmes: Improv Comedy from an all Femme Cast: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7:30pm. Improv comedy with wit & whimsy created through a femme lens. Tickets at Eventbrite and at the door.
· LPO Presents the Music of John Williams: Lafon Performing Arts Center; 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Pkwy, Luling, LA; 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased at https://lafonartscenter.org/event/lpo-presents-music-of-john-williams/ Take a journey through the soundtracks that have defined generations with The Music of John Williams, performed live by your Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. This concert features selections from John Williams’ most iconic scores, including Jurassic Park, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more.
· The Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 p.m. Featuring nationally recognized drag & burlesque artists, magic illusions,circus acts & sideshow stunts. Tickets ate Eventbrite.com and the door.
· Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9pm-midnight. Mix and mingle with the Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. From the UK’s burlesque and badass showgirl Pinky DeVille comes BURNING HELL BURLESQUE – 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 theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.
· Drunken Spelling Bee: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Think you can spell after a few cocktails? Let’s put it to the test! Join us for a hilarious night of buzzed brainpower and fierce competition – hosted by a queen who knows how to keep you on your toes. 1st Place Cash Prize Midnight Start. No Bar Cover | 21+ to Play
9/20
· Girls Gone Broadway: Oz New Orleans; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 7pm. The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra brings the dazzling lights of Broadway back to the French Quarter! Join us for Girls Gone Broadway—a night of performances, laughs, and a silent auction full of surprises. Whether you’re here to belt show tunes or just sip and sing along, this is your cue to step into the spotlight. Admission: $10. VIP Tables: $10. Show & Silent Auction. Benefiting the Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra’s 61st Annual Gay Mardi Gras Ball.
· Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Drag, burlesque and sideshow take center stage to an all-musical-theater score! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. Pinky DeVille & friends present “Variete DeVille” – a showcase of New Orleans 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 glamour, sophistication, and electric energy of those legendary performances that have stood the test of time. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
· Battle Royal Dance Party: Tigers vs. Lions: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to rumble at Splash’s Battle Royal Dance Party after the LSU vs. SLU game! Wear your team colors and vibe out to sick beats by DJ SQRD, with epic team dance-offs from London & Miss Thing! And guess what?! If you spend $50+ on your tab, you score a free door pass to come back and dance the night away got more fun!
· Tears & Tassels : A Live Emo Band Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Live Emo Band Burlesque featuring Memoirs. A night where fishnets meet feelings and eyeliner run as wild as the glitter. With a live set by Memoirs, performing all your emo favorites, this cabaret blends raw emotion with bold, jaw-dropping burlesque. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Aurelio Sanchez as Mariah Carey: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. Aurelio Sanchez has been featured on the following platforms: Today Show, Allure Magazine, TikTok and Univision TV. The Meet & Greet will be before the show at 10:30 pm!
9/21
· Show Me Your Noobs: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. A monthly showcase of new local Burlesque, Drag and Variety talent. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Heaux-zier: The Original NiteCap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Everyone’s favorite soulful, socially-conscious, imaginary boyfriend will be in town in September, and Dick Jones and Duali-Tease want to celebrate with a night full of genre-bending striptease and variety entertainment. Raffle prizes, Themed cocktails! A lookalike contest! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door
9/22
· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original NiteCap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30-8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy in a safe and welcoming space for all.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after the winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
9/23
· Juju & Cassidy present- On a TUESDAY?!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The most action packed variety show on a Tuesday. Featuring feats of danger, whacky burlesque, out of box drag and more! With a rotating cast of local entertainers bringing the most extreme acts they are willing to do on a Tuesday night, you’ll be shocked, amazed and aroused. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
9/24
· World Gone Wrong: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Join Miss New Orleans Comedy Queen 2024, Laveau Contraire, for a post-apocalyptic drag cabaret where laughter is the last line of defense. In World Gone Wrong, Laveau tackles it all…from AI overlords and climate collapse to smelly drag queens and the world’s final clearance sale. Tickets at eventbite.com and the door.
9/25
· Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7pm. Hosted by Tommy Brennan, with Vivi Noir, and the funniest comedians around, as well as special guests! Doors at 7pm, Showtime 8pm For tickets go to HahasTatasNitecap.eventbrite.com; $10 General Admission; $15 Admission plus a special gift
· Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10pm. 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. 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.
9/26
· Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 9pm-midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
· French Quarter Cabaret – A Variety Burlesque Experience: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10pm. Eros Sea and Poseidon Davenport sing, dance, laugh, and have a gay ole time! This is a free show at the door, but if you want to ensure the best seat possible and get the most out of your experience, reserve your seat today at Eventbrite.com.
· Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque & Drag: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30pm. STUDIO 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy, starring a host of local burlesque and drag talent set to a disco soundtrack! With Lagniappe performance by Sailem from Hell with the act seen by millions on Hulu’s Real Lives of Mormon Wives. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
9/27
· NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285).
· Glitter and Be Gay: 2826 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 6–9pm. For tickets, go to https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/armeinius/glitter-and-be-gay-returns-2025?fbclid=IwY2xjawMPHvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtSFRIVWRoUk1mRGJhRnBYAR54xj0wrh8EtYNWWKzmdHOAfSVYhATbL1IEq6sS_00U1owu25NTjQQ1RSE1Lw_aem_FjV7zBHlRGGA9UmyTIxi5w Krewe of Armeinius brings back one of its most elegant and fabulous traditions: Glitter and Be Gay — a cocktail soirée where sparkle is not just encouraged, it’s required. Join us for an evening of sophistication and sparkle in a stunning historic Marigny home, all in support of the Krewe’s legacy of queer artistry and pageantry. There will be a limited open bar and delicious hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction with art, gifts & treasures and Glamorous vibes only. This event is a fundraiser for the Krewe of Armeinius. Open to all 21+ lovers of glam, glitter, and good company.
· Krewe of Petronius Date Night At Tableau: Tableau Restaurant; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans; 6:30pm. Come join the Krewe of Petronius as we enjoy a three course meal. Reservations required. For tickets, go to https://www.kreweofpetronius.net/store/p84/Petronius_Date_Night.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawMT–hleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFTUlh5MUpzM1JuQjBmenViAR6KVrs9dExrdl0csqs69kdgfC4GQj0okb2QS65RtCZGM4iF9NB6llZi_iSoBA_aem_KLujlLjE3GfQBAUVBIUtOg
· Secrets: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7:30pm. Dive into the glitter, tease, and masculine allure with Secrets Boylesque — a celebration of the male art form of burlesque. Brought to life by Scorpio Boys Entertainment, this production features performers from near and far. Get your tickets now before they disappear beneath the waves. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
· XXX House Party: An 80’s – 90’s Hoochie Burlesque Celebration: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 8pm. It’s an 80’s to early 90’s blast from the past, rated XXX- at The Original Night Cap—the Hottest After Party trapped inside a VHS Tape. Our lineup of local, traveling, and award-winning performers will roll the years back. Bring your best 80’s-90’s look—bold prints, oversized jackets, chain belts, and a touch of sexy. Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/ or at the door. Early Bird (First 20 tickets) $10, Good Bird (Second tier 20 tickets) $20, Very Very Very Bad Birds (Waited until the the last minute) $35
· Wet & Wild Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Join us at Splash’s Wet & Wild Dance Party with the one & only Mahogany Campbell! DJ 2EZ will be droppin’ beats all night long! Think you’ve got what it takes? Enter our epic wet t-shirt & wet boxer contests. Spend $50 on your tab and snag a FREE cover pass to come back and keep the party going!
· KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10pm. Featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
9/28
· Tropical Depression Drag Lunch Bingo: The Four Columns; 3711 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA; 11 a.m. The Krewe of Narcissus Presents lunch, great drag, male exotic and fun bingo for $45. Purchase an open bar for $25 more. Best tropical attire or weathercaster contest.
· Blast From The Past 90’s Tea Dance: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 2pm. A good old-fashioned Bourbon Pub parade disco tea dance. We are all coming together to remember the fun and friends we had in the 90s.
9/30
· NOAGE Book Club: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6–7:30pm. Book Club Discussion on Never Anyone But You by Rupert Thompson.
