Boo Girl! It is Halloween in New Orleans and there are so many spooky and festive gay happenings in and around the holiday. And we also have Taylor Swift in tow for three days, which will be scary if you aren’t able to get a ticket to her now, but I hope the odds are ever in your favor. Here are just some of the hot events in October 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, LA; 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 Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
* 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. 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
* 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 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.
* 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. 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
* 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 every Sunday 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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10/1
* Ocean Boyfriend Album Release: ‘May Morning’: Marigny Opera House; 725 Saint Ferdinand Street New Orleans; 6:30 p.m. Ocean Boyfriend is celebrating the release of their debut album, with songs written by Rosemary Minasian. In addition to the band’s intricate three-part harmonies, the show will feature the album’s lush arrangements performed live for the first time, with strings, woodwinds, and piano. Tickets at evenntbrite.com
* Lost Boys: an All Drag King All Vampire Event: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. New Orleans’ Best Drag Kings bring you an All Drag King All Vampire event inspired by our favorite movies like The Lost Boys and Near Dark. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
10/2
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Full of fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease. 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 Pervertables & Paraphilias: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9 p.m. Join Us for a night of unconventional erotica. A paraphilia is ‘experiencing intense sexual arousal from atypical objects, situations, fantasies, behavior, or individuals,’ but no consensus has ever been reached on what qualifies as “atypical”… but who wants to be typical anyway? Do You Have Something Unconventional, Atypical or just plain Sexy to Share? Email Us to Learn More about performing your original writing, live on our stage at info@esoterotica.com. $5 at the Door. ID & Proof of Vax Required
10/3 – 10/20
* Murder for Two: Le Petit Theatre Du Vieux Carre; 616 St. Peter St., New Orleans; Murder for Two blends music, mayhem, and murder! In this 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles – not to mention the piano – in a homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. For tickets, dates and times, go to https://ci.ovationtix.com/36212/production/1200188?fbclid=IwY2xjawFQfURleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHbaWCuwaOk788DHSy32rLdLzxAldAi9Q2SMnVzgErUkaxDWS6jDV1j11aA_aem_GY1s150FqEwSqY2LEqyN8g
10/3
* Chaotic Good Time – Wizard School (Oct 2024): The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through performances from burlesque, drag and variety stars paired with unforgettable storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. This time journey with us to Wizard School! Our journey takes place at Hogswallop Academy for Ensorcelling & Magical Trickery, an underfunded American school that’s not quite as prestigious as the one you may have read about in Harry Potter. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* The Black Jacket Symphony Elton John’s “Madman Across The Water”: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; 8 p.m. The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Elton John’s Madman Across The Water live in its entirety plus a full set of Elton’s greatest hits. For tickets, go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/bjs-elton-john
* 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
10/4 – 10/6
* Gretna Fest: Gretna, LA: 740 2nd St., New Orleans; Friday 3:30 – 10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. – 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Gretna Fest is a culture festival in Gretna, Louisiana. The festival offers live music from local, national, and international acts, food, arts & crafts, games, and much more. For tickets go to https://gretnafest.com/tickets/
10/4 – 10/14
* The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; Friday, Oct. 4, 7:00 pm; Saturday, Oct. 5, 10:30 pm; Monday, Oct. 7, 7:00 pm; Monday, Oct. 14, 7:00 pm. A Dark Comedy Drag Musical By Trey Ming. Tickets: https://FionaFlawless.eventbrite.com Returning to the stage for the first time since its debut in 2019! Meet Fiona Flawless. Breathtaking drag queen. Talented chanteuse. Admitted murderess. After turning herself in for a double homicide, Fiona and her psychiatrist dive through convoluted memories in search of that pivotal moment when her otherwise-flawless mind disconnected from reality…the night she went mad.
10/4
* Draggin’ Ass – Roux La La Fundraiser: Tracey’s Original Irish Channel Bar; 3226 Magazine St., New Orleans. 7 p.m. NOLA’s official Swamp Steppin’, Booty Shakin’, Booze Guzzlin’, Pot Stirrin’, GlitterInYourFace dance troupe hosts our second annual fundraiser and drag competition hosted by Gia GiaVanni! You can purchase tickets to attend the event, or you can sign up as a performer to compete for bragging rights and fun prizes! Bring your very best Brat, Diva, Pageant, Camp, Club, or Drag King looks to the stage for a good cause. This competition is open to all. A portion of the proceeds will go to the New Orleans Pride Center—a welcome, inclusive Hub for local and regional LGBTQ2IA+ Individuals and Communities where all feel safe to celebrate their authentic selves and thrive through connection. Tickets – $20 in advance, $25 at the door. For tickets go to https://rouxlaladragginass.brownpapertickets.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFW5BtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHdupAMhhIHMUK2kR3J_v_fH6QwbytJJh5387WlcvZZGyfbWe4r45EPVB5g_aem_uJ15L4FESyxPoH6rIj6ofA
* Scales & Ales: Audubon Aquarium; 1 Canal Place; 8 – 11 p.m. Swim over to Audubon Aquarium and Audubon Insectarium for the 12th annual Scales & Ales on Friday, October 4th! Enjoy tasty bites, cocktails, live entertainment, and a variety of local ales. Your support of Scales & Ales benefits the Aquarium’s conservation efforts. Tickets at https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/scales-ales?fbclid=IwY2xjawFeuUtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQivMRh0NYejmzm8irnHQ1T3fyyuDJPLnplCGxRMBioiSI6lGSYteMniMg_aem_rqHT2GhBEFYwprZ3N4q37A
* 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.
* The Evolution Of Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Come join us for a night of sultry fun and sassy performances in the classic and neo varieties with Bette’s Burlesque from Louisville, KY! Tickets at eventbrite.cpm and at the door.
* Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. We’re bringing you the fierce and fabulous: the bearded bombshell Anita Razr, fashion queen Inferna Icon, and the Cajun creature herself, Onyx Atoms.Start your night with our Happy Hour from 4-7 PM, then stick around for a jaw-dropping, sickening performance at 10:30 PM!
* Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 p.m. Get ready for a sensational Friday night delight as 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
* New Queens on the Block – Halloween Special: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. New Queens on the Block – Halloween Special. Showtime @ 11:30pm Hosted by: Nicole DuBois Performances by: Ivy Serena White ~ Romeo Dio ~ Levine Van Cartier Music by: DJ T-Shay. Performances by: Keke Fox ~ Strawberrie Shake ~ Sativa Stone. Music by: DJ T-Sha
10/5 – 10/6
* National Fried Chicken Festival: Lakeshore Drive & Franklin Avenue; New Orleans; 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. You will find all kinds of ways to enjoy your chicken at the 6th National Fried Chicken Festival, a two-day outdoor festival. This year’s festival will include a wide variety of dishes from over 45 participating restaurants, all-day entertainment from renowned musicians, DJs, and chefs, multiple 21+ VIP options, including a new unlimited Beer Garden, large-scale sponsor activations, family-friendly games and activities, and much more throughout the weekend. For more information, go to friedchickenfestival.com/
10/5
* 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
* Italian Film Festival: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr.,Metairie, LA; Noon. Schedule: 12:00 PM Italian Expo ; 1:30 PM Who Killa da Chief? (30 Minutes); 2:00 PM Sicilian Contribution to Music in New Orleans (30 Minutes); 2:40 PM Louis Prima Instagram Competition ; 3:30 PM Italian Expo ; 5:00 PM The Movie, Cabrini (145 Minutes). For tickets and more information, go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/italian-film-festival
* Art For Arts Sake Julia Street: 300 – 700 Blocks of Julia Street; =New Orleans; 5 – 9 p.m . Arts District New Orleans invites you to the 44th annual Art For Arts’ Sake, a celebration of the ARTS in downtown!
* Art For Arts Sake Magazine Street: Magazine Street; New Orleans; 6 – 9 p.m. Art for Art’s Sake is the Magazine Street Merchant Association’s premier fall event to kick off the arts season! Sip wine and stroll while shopping after hours along the whole stretch of Magazine Street. Live music, Light bites, Entertainment, Sales & Special Offers and MORE! Event is FREE and open to the public! Get the details magazinestreet.com/event/art-for-art-sake/
* Mr. & Miss Apollo New Orleans 2025 Competition “The Royal Ball”: Oz New Orleans; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. The Mystic Krewe of Apollo de New Orleans presents its competition with the theme of “The Royal Ball.” Cover is $5. A limited number of reserved tables/seats also will be available. Message us for details. For complete details, follow the Mr. and Miss Apollo links at www.mkanola.org.
* Marshall Harris Halloween Costume Ball: Jefferson Orleans North; 2600 Edenborn Ave., New Orleans; 6:30 p.m – midnight. Dinner/Show/Dance $65 Enter through a Mini Haunted House Dinner Show with New Orleans Entertainer Marshall Harris Cameo appearance from Dr. Morgus the Magnificent, Elvira, The Phantom, The Werewolf Costume Contest/Costume Promenade Dancing till Midnight Masquerade Royalty to be chosen at the Ball, through Secret Ballot. Cash Bar
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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.
* 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, LA; 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. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
10/6
* Uncle Matt’s BOOzy Drag Brunch: Uncle Matt’s Bar & Patio; 2303 Hickory Ave., River Ridge, LA; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Doors open at 11am for brunch, show starts at noon. Costumes are encouraged! Must be 21+ to attend. Brunch Buffet served starting at 11:15am. General admission tickets $60 per person inclusive of admission, brunch buffet, and drag performance. Bottomless mimosa option $20 (can be purchased day of show or in advance). If you wish to sit together, please purchase all tickets together – individual ticket sales or small groups may be seated with another table. Some bar seating will be available, first come first serve. There will be Group Photo opps with the Queens after the show! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.
* Dodwell House Oktoberfets: Dodwell House; 1519 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Join us for a family-friendly celebration with music and games. Free entry. Food and beverages for purchase. Proceeds to benefit Anna’s Place NOLA youth program.
* Mess Arts+Majak Qigong Presents Queer Art Fest: Longue Vue House & Gardens; 7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans; 1 – 4 p.m. Mess Arts hosts its annual “Queer Art Fest”! Join us for a day of crafts, activities, bubble show, face painting station, food, and FUN! Admission is FREE! Registration preferred but not required.
* Drag Bingo for Zeus Rescue: Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris St., Jefferson, LA; 3 – 6 p.m. Pet Psychic Susan Levin. Message us to get on the list to see her. Bingo proceeds go to Zeus. $5 a card which is reusable for all 8 games we play. Krewe du Crave food pop up
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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.
10/8
* End of Life Planning: The LGBTQ+ Version: Jacob Schoen & Son Funeral Home; 3827 Canal St., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for refreshments and important information about end of life planning. Expert speakers with Wake will provide a brief presentation to guide you through end of life planning as it pertains to the LGBTQ+ community. For tickets go to https://business.gslgbtchamber.org/events/details/end-of-life-planning-the-lgbtq-version-507?fbclid=IwY2xjawFY6xRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUMnp9gv2rydgCQEFXlU4AEtUeQC1-fzR9E_Xn783x_YebDyW4twMHq6gw_aem_c26OUohajUETs-V2QSOJEQ
10/9 – 10/20
* You Really Suck: A Gay Vampire Musical; Cafe Istanbul; 1023 St. Roch Ave., New Orleans. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Vampire Marco Flambeau will sink his teeth into any man with a pulse but when star Quarterback Andy waltzes into his gay bar on the first night of Southern Decadence, Marco realizes there is one thing he has yet to achieve in his 400 years roaming the planet: unholy matrimony. You Really Suck is a campy, eclectic, AND eccentric romp through New Orleans infamous Vampire scene. Get your tickets now at Eventbrite for any of our eight performances at Cafe Istanbul Nola (tickets will also be sold at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds). This show has a bite you do not want to miss! When:Oct 9, 10, 11 at 7:30pm, Oct 13 at 2pm, Oct 17, 18, 19 at 7:30pm, Oct 20 at 2pm
10/9
* 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. This murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater where each month a new cast of characters has 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 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.
10/10
* Homecoming:24 – A Benefit Fundraiser for Belle Reve New Orleans: Ecology Beer Creative; 1401 Baronne St., New Orleans; 6 – 9 p.m. Belle Reve New Orleans invites you to “Homecoming ’24” – an evening of music, dancing, food, fun and games. Please join us as we raise programming funds for the Belle Reve Center and our mission of providing LGBTQ-affirming, affordable housing and supportive services for seniors in Orleans Parish. This year’s annual Homecoming will feature live music by Paula Mangum and Boneshaker and very special performances by the New Orleans Pussyfooters. Dust off your favorite football jersey or cheerleader outfit and join us for a fantastic time while showing your generosity and support of Belle Reve New Orleans’ 30+ years of providing housing opportunities, programs and services. Ticket includes all entertainment, food and beverages. Tickets available at eventbrite.com
* 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. Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)
* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including drag and burlesque. 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
10/11 – 10/13
* Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival: Lafayette Square; St. Charles Ave. in front of Gallier Hall. This festival features three days filled with live blues and jazz performances, a local art market, and BBQ vendors. For more information, go to jazzandheritage.org/events/crescent-city-blues-bbq-festival/
* Gentilly Fest: Pontchartrain Park; 5701 Press Drive, New Orleans. Gentilly Fest celebrates the culture of the Gentilly neighborhood. The festival features continuous live music on three stages, food from a variety of local restaurants & caterers, and fine arts and crafts for sale from many local vendors. For more times and information, go to gentillyfestival.com/
10/11
* Halloween Ghost Hunt & Classes: Liv’s Battlefield Bar; 2029 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA; 6 p.m. Celebrate the Halloween season with a spine-tingling evening hosted by Sid Patrick, Dina Lalley, and Misti Gaither! Dive into immersive classes that explore the world of the supernatural, culminating in an exhilarating ghost hunt. Join us as we connect with the unknown and uncover the mysteries that lurk in the shadows!
* 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 an evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and outrageous acts! RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
* Insane Clown P*ssy- An ICP Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. A variety show by insane clowns celebrating the most famous insane clowns there are-ICP! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
10/12
* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch: Kajun’s Karaoke Bar; 2256 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 11 a.m. As always, the show is hosted by Ms. Vanessa Carr and features rotating casts of some of the area’s most incredibly talented drag entertainers! Please note that food and alcohol are not included in the cost of your ticket and will be sold separately. If you have any questions please contact us at 985-807-1624. Tickets at evenbrite.com
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 5 p.m. Full of fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease. 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!
* Cocktoberfest: Krewe of Armeinius Den; 433 N. Broad St., New Orleans; 7 – 10 p.m.; Part Octoberfest, part German 80’s Punk Rock Band, All fabulousness. Come join the Krewe of Armeinius at their premier fundraiser. Tickets on eventbrite.com or at the door.
* 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 until she says her safe word. 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 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 8:00p also at Grandpre’s Bar. 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, live and video sketch comedy, and the sweetest honey roast you’ve ever tasted!
* Monster Bash: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 9 p.m. Join us Saturday October 12th for MONSTER BASH • A Spooky Talent Contest + Costume Contest + Dance Party. Lana O’Day will be hosting and performing as her favorite Mistress of the Dark… Elvira! 6 contestants will compete to win $125 cash + a $50 bar tab! Dress up as your favorite spook for a chance to win $75 cash + a $50 bar tab in our Spooktacular Costume Contest! Doors 9p • Show 10p • NO COVER
* 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.
* 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 at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Sparkling showgirls performing in gorgeous gowns, then see them strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com
* The Jeez Loueez Variety Hour Starring Jeez Loueez: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave. New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Burlesque & Cabaret starlet, Jeez Loueez, dazzles, confuses, & entertains in her intimate one-woman show! Tickets at eventbriote.com or at the door
10/13
* SausageFest: NOLA Dachshund Meetup: PourHouse NOLA; 3501 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA; 2 p.m. Vendors, musical and comedic acts, and more exciting events and activities to be announced for this weentastic affair! Follow Sausage Fest on instagram at: @sausagefestla
* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and the courtesans you know and love. 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.
* 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 door.
10/14
* 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.
10/15 – 10/20
* Girl From North Country: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; Tuesday – Thursday – 7:30 p.m., Friday – 8 p.m.; Saturday – 2 & 8 p.m., Sunday – 1 & 6:30 p.m. Girl From The North Country features Tony Award-winning orchestrations and reimagines 20 legendary songs of Bob Dylan, including “Forever Young,” “Hurricane,” “Slow Train Coming,” and “Like A Rolling Stone”. It’s 1934 in Duluth, Minnesota. We meet a group of wayward travelers whose lives intersect in a guesthouse filled with music, life and hope. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/girl-from-the-north-country/
10/15
* Intergenerational Game Night: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 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!
* Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. This show 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, you’ll find a rotating cast bringing you Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door
10/16
* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Full of fun facts, bad jokes, & striptease. 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!
* The Corner Pocket: The Community History of a French Quarter Gay Bar: Williams Research Center; 537 Conti St., New Orleans: 6 p.m. The Historic New Orleans Collection acquired a collection of posters from the Corner Pocket. The bar opened in 1982. The evening will include remarks by Frank Perez, executive director of the LGBT+ Archives Project of Louisiana, followed by a conversation with Perez and Michael Elias about the bar’s history and the poster collection. A short performance and light reception will follow the program. Admission is free, register at https://my.hnoc.org/17156?fbclid=IwY2xjawFgCftleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYtxFyDjCFLz–7PS6WBwIy-gEyqSZ8W1bkMZT_sqDDwPthiyPnO_AC6nQ_aem_DGv-E7RjznQ07MP34wLbhA
* A Sanderson Drag-tacular!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. A potluck dinner for the community. 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! We strongly encourage you to dress fun! Leather Sexy , Himbo and Bimbo Energy is a huge plus. …. Or Dress like a Hot Dog!
10/17
* PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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
10/18 – 10/20
* Halloween New Orleans: Various Locations In New Orleans. Join us for a weekend of adventures and entertainment, in support of Project Lazarus, for the 41st year of Halloween New Orleans. FRIDAY NIGHT | LAZARUS BALL October 18 | 7pm-10pm Gallier Hall | 545 St Charles Ave Indulge in tempting campfire treats, enjoy bewitching campfire tales, and peruse our silent auction filled with treasures. At this gala, black tie is optional but camp spirit is required. SATURDAY NIGHT | THE MAIN EVENT October 19 |10pm-3am. Costume Revue 10:30pm-11pm Fillmore New Orleans | 6 Canal St FEATURING TY SUNDERLAND AND PAUL LAKEWAY Gather ’round for the Main Event, our legendary camp-wide celebration! Join your fellow campers for a monstrous dance-off and costume contest, where the forest will come alive with laughter… or was that a scream? SUNDAY AFTERNOON | TEA DANCE & RIVER BOAT CRUISE October 20 | 1pm-5pm. Second Line Parade to Follow Steamboat Natchez | 400 Toulouse St FEATURING JOEY WITH THE MUSTACHE The adventure will culminate in a jubilant Tea Dance to celebrate the magic of friendship. Beginning on the dock at Woldenberg Park, we’ll embark for a cruise on the Steamboat Natchez. As the sun sets, we’ll embark on foot for our Second Line Parade – a nature walk through the French Quarter accompanied by a brass band – before bidding farewell to friends old and new. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit Project Lazarus. For tickets, go to eventbrite.com or at door.
10/18
* Renegade Bears Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Renegade Bears social club at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.
* Mr. Mobtown Pup Contest 2024: Flip Side Bar & Patio; 54 S. Conception St., Mobile, AL.; 10 p.m. Come join us for the Mr. Mobtown pup contest! Contest starts at 10 pm! Categories are as follows: 1.) Leash and Collar, 2.) Jock Strap, 3.) Best in ShowDrag performance by the Legendary Ms. Venus Shante Davis at 1 am!
* 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
* Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. George’s Place transforms for *Oddities*, a drag show that promises gothic glamour and spine-chilling performances by Anita Razr, Zia Lush, and Penny Lou. Kick off the evening with our *deadly* Happy Hour from 4-7 PM, then surrender to the night as the real show begins at 10:30 PM.
10/19
* Gulf Coats Equality Fest: The Great Lawn Harrah’s Gulf Coast; 280 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gulf Coast Equality presents the Eighth Annual Gulf Coast Equality Fest. The festival will feature live music, vendors, food, kids’ activities, raffles, information, drag shows, and much more. The 2024 Gulf Coast Equality Fest Entertainment Lineup: Our special guest this year is headliner Ada Vox – Runner-up from “RuPaul’s Queen of the Universe” and Top 8 “Finalist” from American Idol. The event is free and open to the public. Parking will be available in Harrah’s Gulf Coast parking garage. We hope to see you there!www.gcequality.org
* QUUeer Fête Music Festival: Unitarian Church if Baton Rouge; 8470 Good wood Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA.; 5 – 9:30 p.m. Rarely is there an opportunity for folks – both queer and not – to gather in a space that centers queerness. Let’s change that…with music!
* Krewe of Boo Parade: French Quarter; New Orleans; 6 p.m. For more information, go to https://www.kreweofboo.com/
* Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by a spectacular show filled with music, drag, dance, and sideshow to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER score! Book your tickets now and get ready for a night you won’t forget! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door
* 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 a wonderful 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. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
* 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.
10/20
* Show Me Your Noobs: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m.A monthly showcase of new, local Burlesque & Drag performers. Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door
* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent; 1507 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA; 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.
10/22
* The Price Is Right Live: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; 7:30 p.m. The Price Is Right Live is the hit interactive stage show that gives eligible individuals the chance to hear their names called and “Come On Down” to win. Play classic games just like on television’s longest running and most popular game show. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/the-price-is-right-live/
10/25 – 10/27
* Dr .Jekyll & Mr. Hyde The Musical: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA. Jekyll & Hyde is a 1990 musical loosely based on the 1886 novella The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. Originally conceived for the stage by Frank Wildhorn and Steve Cuden, it features music by Frank Wildhorn, a book by Leslie Bricusse and lyrics by all of them. For times and tickets, go to https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/jekyll-and-hyde
10/25
* Halloween Burlesque + Drag Show: Pour House @ District; 735 Girod St., New Orleans, LA; 7 – 10 p.m. Special Performances by: Piper Marie, Roxie Le Rouge, Mamie Dame, Britney Marks, Freddie Idol, Bryson Gage + more! Presales are $10, At the door is $15 Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* Hocus Pocus Halloween Drag Show: Liv’s Battlefield Bar; 2029 Paris Roda, Chalmette, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. Get ready for a magical night of fierce drag performances and spooky fun at our Hocus Pocus Halloween Drag Show! Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door
* Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with CCL 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. 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.
* 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
10/26 – 10/30
* New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents Dracula: Orpheum Theater; 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans. Inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel, this ballet will go into the mind of our protagonist, Jonathan Harker, on his journey to Count Dracula’s castle and his inner reckoning with his own darkness and his love, Mina, who fights to bring him back to the light. Suitable for most ages. For tickets and times, go to https://www.neworleansballettheatre.com/season-glance
10/26
* Drag Brunch River Cruise: Creole Queen; 1 Poydras St., New Orleans; 10 a.m. Join us for a drag brunch experience. Cruise the Mississippi River and indulge in a delicious brunch buffet (included) while being entertained by New Orleans’ own drag queens. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and accompanied by Queens such as Kayla Starr, Katrina Waters, Tibby Honest, Champagne Munroe, Kookie Baker, Monique Michaels Alexander and Giselle Trivianni. Take advantage in advance and add $14 bottomless mimosas, $20 at the door. Full cash/credit bar available also. Stroll the promenade deck and enjoy live jazz by The Muddy River Time Machines as you absorb views of the city. 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
* Japan Fest: New Orleans Museum of Art; 1 Collins Diol Circle, New Orleans; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Celebrate Japanese culture through art, performances, food, and more at Japan Fest. Sample Japanese cuisine, enjoy traditional dance groups, martial arts demonstrations, and tours throughout the day. Shop a variety of vendors offering unique goods in a festive atmosphere. Pre-purchasing tickets on NOMA’s website is strongly recommended: https://noma.org/event/japan-fest-2024/
* Totally Taylor Drag Brunch: NOLE Special Events; 2001 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans; 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Celebrate with performances, a Taylor Swift Dance-off contest, a mouth-watering brunch buffet, and specialty Taylor-inspired cocktails. Doors Open: 10:00 am; Brunch Buffet:10:00 am – 11:30 am; Bottomless Mimosas & Margaritas Bar: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm; Cash Bar: 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm; Showtime: 11:10 am – 1:30 pm Ticket Includes: – Reserved seating, Brunch buffet, Unlimited mimosas and margaritas, Access to the ultimate drag show. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Treme Fest: 1210 Governor Nicholls, New Orleans; 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Celebrating the Tremé Culture, neighborhood, and history which is the foundation of New Orleans culture. We will have great live music, art, crafts, and food. Oh yeah – we have a full bar, too! This is your chance to dance with Baby Dolls, Mardi Gras Indians, & Zulu tramps.
* Waitlisted! A Drag, Taylor Swift Concert Parody: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.NOLA ; 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets at evemtbrite.com
* Onyx Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with Onyx at their bi-monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio.
* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com
10/27
* Cafe Sbisa Drag Brunch: Cafe Sbisa; 1011 Decatur St., New Orleans; 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Starring Debbie with a D, Malaysia Ravor Black and Eureka Starfish. Call 504-522-5565 for reservations.
* Cookie Baker Drag Show with Boozy Lunch: Compass Point Events; 200 Opelousas Ave., New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Watch as Cookie Baker and other talented drag performers take the stage to dazzle you with their charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent! Indulge in a boozy lunch while enjoying the show. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Teardrops & Tassels (Taylor’s Version); The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m. A tribute to the eras of Taylor Swift! This night brings together variety, drag, burlesque, and cabaret for a show like no other. VIP tickets include 4 raffle tickets. Costume Contest: Come dressed in your favorite Taylor Swift era—be it 1989 chic, Reputation glam, or Folklore folk-inspired. Sparkles, sequins, and a bit of drama are highly encouraged! Please email to avoid fees nicolita.capdevielle@gmail.com This is a 21+ event. Tickets at eventbrite.com
10/28
* Look What You Made Me Do: A Taylor Swift Cabaret!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Swifties unite! It’s also Spooky Season, so expect some heightened Halloween fantasies of your Wildest Dreams as well! With an eclectic cast of performing artists celebrating Tay’s music, lyrics, and artistry! Burlesque, Live Music, Sing-alongs, Drag, & Performance Art! Come dressed, it’s Halloween week So ANYTHING GOES! Email SalonRougeAllways@gmail.com to avoid fees. Tickets at eventbrite.com
* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.
10/31
* Beetlejuice Halloween Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 9 p.m. Beetle Juice Halloween Night, $10 Cover Charge; Drink Specials All Night. Hosted and Performances by: Alexa Avery. Music by: DJ T-Shay. $100 Costume Contest
* Halloween Night At Hogwarts – Drag Show and Costume Contest: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 10 p.m. Join us for an evening of Hogwart’s fun with a fabulously themed drag show featuring the Ladies of the Den and guests, followed by a themed costume contest. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.
* Musicals: In Burlesque Sweeney Todd: The Stripping Barber of Fleet Street: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Attend the tale of Sweeney Todd, as you never have before. Get ready to swing your razor wide and gaze into our thighs as we bring you this musical hit in our very special way! All live singing, all live stripping, with a not so alive cast! So join us in the Twilight Room of the AllWays Lounge at 10:30 PM on HALLOWEEN, and don’t worry as an audience member “nothing’s gonna harm you”. Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door
