With Thanksgiving behind us, that means the Christmas holidays have arrived in the Big Easy. NOLA has so many fabulously decorated presents for you to experience. So come out and enjoy a Southern holiday season. Here are just a few of the things to keep your days (and nights) busy. (If you have a fundraiser, party, show or event coming up and would like to be listed in the calendar, please email me at ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Weekly Events
EVERYDAY
Happy Hour: The Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; 7 days a week from open until 9pm (7AM to 9PM). It’s $3 domestic beer and well drinks. $1 off everything else.
777 Happy Hour: Kajun’s Pub; 2556 St. Claude Ave.; 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Happy Hour: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 7 days a week from 8 a.m – 8 p.m.
Happy Hour: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (except Monday)
Happy Hour: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. $3 Well/domestics
Happy Hour: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Kajun’s Karaoke: Kajun’s Pub; 2556 St. Claude Ave.; Karaoke from 5 p.m. until.
Happy Hour: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (except Sunday)
Happy Hour: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; bargain prices starting with draft beer or Schnapps for only $1.50—plus six more specials. Weekdays: Noon – 7 p.m., Weekends: 10 a.m, – 6 p.m. | Boys dancin’ on the bar nightly 9 p.m. till close.
WEEKDAYS
Happy Hour: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 5 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Happy Hour: The Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.
MONDAY
Martini Mondays: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; (all day) Tito’s and Deep Eddy martinis will be $3.
Service Industry Night: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; Open to close. $2.50 domestic beers; $3 well cocktails; $3.50 imported beer; $5.50 Tito’s; $6 Jameson.
Happy Hour All Night: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; Open to close. Well, domestic, and wine.
Mexican Monday: The 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; Open to close. $3 Coronas, $3 Cuervo Shots, 2 for 1 Margaritas
Primal Nights: Bacchanal Wine; 600 Poland Ave.; 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. $20 donation. Guest Chefs grill a personalized menu and the plate donations go to the charity of their choosing.
NOAGE & Stonewall Sports Walk/Run Club: Lafitte Greenway; 6:15 p.m. Join Stonewall Sports New Orleans and NOAGE starting at 6:30 p.m.. Meet for the walk/run at Bayou Beer Garden. The Stonewall Run Club joins every 3 weeks. This group is for ALL fitness levels, and you can go at your own pace. Whether that’s running, jogging, leisurely walking, or using a wheelchair or walker, this group is for you. If you are worried that you’ll be left behind, don’t worry; someone will walk with you. If you are the fastest person there, we’ll see you at the finish line. If you need assistance or have questions, call Jim at (504) 228-6778.
Karaoke Monday: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Enjoy happy hour prices all night long. Hosted by Denny with VJ Dollabill.
Lazy Susan Karaoke: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join bartender Mark and a revolving cast of drag queen hostesses for Lazy Susan Karaoke with music by DJ Lucius Riley. Mondays are a drag, so make them fabulous and sing the night away.
Underwear Night: The Eagle at the Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; starting at 9 p.m. The Eagle now is open EVERY Monday night. Happy Hour prices if you’re in your underwear. Doors open at 9 p.m. and No Cover.
Night of S.I.N.: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; from 9 p.m. till close. Get your S.I.N. (Service Industry Night) card from Ashlee to unlock Happy Hour prices every Monday night. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
Pool Tournament: Rawhide 2010; 740 Burgundy St.; 9:45 p.m. $2 PBR and $50 gift certificate for Rawhide
S.I.N.: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave.; 1 a.m – 4 a.m. 2 for 1 drinks.
TUESDAY
Tequila Tuesdays: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; (all day) Tequila drinks $5.
Tunes Tuesday: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; Open to close. Free Jukebox credits with a $4 drink purchase.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy: The AllWays Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m There’s no cover for this grown-up game show where everyone’s a winner! Just buy a drink from the bar & Tsarina Hellfire will give you a Bingo card. Each round winner gets a bucket of prizes including exclusive prints & a grand finale prize from Abita Brewing Company! Just for showing up you get to enjoy the free burlesque side of this unique game. Between every round, Lefty Lucy performs an improvised striptease to a song the crowd selects, removing only one item per round—don’t miss your chance to win the finale prize, and to see the tassels twirl!
Trivia: Cutter’s; 706 Franklin Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Join your host, bartender and local music legend Johnny Sketch. Join a trivia team or bring your own and test your knowledge across multiple categories to win an often odd and useful assortment of prizes!
Queens Against RuManity: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m. Welcome to Queens Against Rumanity, a new game night at Kajuns Pub with Laveau Contraire and some of her fabulous friends for a RuPaul’s Drag Race themed game of Cards Against Humanity! If you’ve never played, it’s a fill in the blank game where each player tries to come up with answers using cards with iconic drag race quotes on them. Join them for Queens Against Rumanity featuring live drag performances, fun prizes and drink specials.
Tito’s Tuesday: The Bourbon Pub; 801 St Ann St.; 8 p.m. – close. $5 Tito’s cocktails
Country Dance Lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 p.m. Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with the Big Easy Stompers from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:00 p.m. See the Men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Ave.; 8 p.m. Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Trivia Night: MRB; 515 St. Philip St.; Starts at 8 p.m. Every Tuesday at 8 you can join us for Who Wants A Dollar? Trivia! Free to Play. Plenty of Prizes. Tons of Fun. Teams of 1-6 welcome. Enjoy some killer drinks, amazing food from Woodies @ MRB, and out of this world trivia.
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar;740 Dauphine St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke. The winner gets a $25.00 bar tab. $5 Fireball.
Happy Hour All day and Night: 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Every week on Tuesday from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am the next day.
WEDNESDAY
Hump Day: Rawhide 2010; 740 Burgundy St.; 4 – 9 p.m. 2 for $4 wells, draft, and domestic beers.
Wine Night: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 5 p.m. – close. $15 bottles of wine.
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrollton Ave.; 5 p.m. Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar;542 N Rampart St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m..
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Wednesdays are Trivia with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
Show Tunes Night: The Bourbon Pub; 801 St Ann St.; 8 p.m.- Midnight
Wednesday Night Karaoke: Cru; 535 Franklin Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. Join Vanessa Carr Kennedy and the krewe at Cru NOLA – Raw & Bubble Bar for Wednesday night karaoke in the treehouse. Sing your heart out, enjoy some amazing cocktails, and get some food from the kitchen.
Video Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8:30 p.m. – midnight; The bar is doing Video Game Night starting at 9 p.m. Come and compete for prizes and Grab some Drinks.
Kafe Karaoke: Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – midnight. $25.00 Bar tab and Free Shots & Give-a-ways with Happy Hour All Day.
Oz Show Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 10:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; ChiChi Rodriquez and Dominique DeLorean.
THURSDAY
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Drag Race UK Viewing Party: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Mama Ru’s in search of the UK’s very first drag race superstar. Join us every Thursday for RuPaul’s Drag Race UK Season 1 Viewing Party at Kajun’s Pub! Laveau Contraire has invited some of her best squirrel friends to come give insightful commentary, sickening drag numbers, and a healthy dose of SHADE.
Prime Time Trivia: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; starts at 9 p.m. Come out and enjoy trivia with great prizes with your host Honey Bee.
Retro Night: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; from 9 p.m. till close. The Hits of the 80’s and 90’s. $3 well vodka drinks and $4 Long Island iced teas. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia GiaVanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; Midnight. Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive 1st Place – $100 Cash • 2nd Place – $50 Bar tab
FRIDAY
Fireball Fridays: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; Open to close. $4 Fireball Shots.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Beat The Clock; 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 9 p.m. Well Drinks: 5 PM – 6 PM $1.50, 6 PM – 7 PM $2.00, 7 PM – 8 PM $2.50, 8 PM – 9 PM $3.00
Take It Off Fridays: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 5 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. Includes $2.50 domestic beers and $3 well drinks from 5 – 9 p.m.; $15 drink and drown from 9 – 11 p.m. all well cocktails; and Underwear Party with free well. Cocktails for those who strip down to their underwear from midnight to 12:30 a.m.
New Meat Dance Contest: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. Amateurs and pros compete to win cash prizes ($100 winner, $200 if on the first attempt). Open call; guys register with ID (21+) by 9 p.m. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
Music of Senator Ken: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy live music with Senator Ken playing all your favorites.
Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8-10 p.m. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the striptease. Music by The Delta Revues; burlesque by Andrea Louise Duhe´ (Ooops C.) Cherry Brown and special guests. Doors: 7:00pm; Show: 8:00pm; Cover: $10.
Jock Night: The Eagle at the Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave; 9 p.m. Happy hour prices for wearing a jock or singlet.
Misc4Misc: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. Enjoy this wonderfully weird drag show hosted every week by Apostrophe. Cover is $5.
Play Girlz: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. Drag show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests.
Late Night Happy Hour: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Executive Chef Marlon Alexander and sushi & vegan Chef Kelseay Dukae serve delicious drink specials and amazing food during late night happy hours. Come chill out in the iconic courtyard.
SATURDAY
Queer Meditation: Mid City Zen; 3248 Castiglione St.; 10:30 a.m. A queer and trans centered meditation group meeting regularly on Saturday mornings. Open to all LGBTIQ+ people, and all folks interested in holding and sharing an intentionally queer-centering mindful space. Join for a sit, breathe, notice, rest; to cultivate presence and kindness together. Free/by donation.
Burlesque Brunch: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin Ave.; Join the incomparable Angie Z and friends for a boozy, burlesque brunch every Saturday from 11-3pm. For reservations, go to www.opentable.com.
Happy Hour: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; 3 p.m. – 8 p.m.11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Beer Bash: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. $10 pitchers of beer, $9 pitchers of Miller Light draft (upstairs only)
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 4-7 p.m. Sing along with your favorite songs with talented piano player Trey Ming.
Drag Dingo: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Catch ChiChi Rodriquez, Persana Shoulders for Drag Bingo! 11 games of Bingo, 11 chances to win prizes! All the fun starts at 6 pm and goes till 8 pm in the upstairs bar with your favorite bottom, Jake, slinging drinks for you all night long!
Music of Vanessa Carr Kennedy; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Enjoy songstress Vanessa as she sings some of the top hits of yesterday and today.
Divas R Us; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 – 11:30 p.m. This wonderful drag show directed by Monica Sinclaire Kennedy includes special guest stars.
Late Night Happy Hour: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin Ave.; 10:30 p.m. – 2 a.m. Executive Chef Marlon Alexander and sushi & vegan Chef Kelseay Dukae serve delicious drink specials and amazing food during late night happy hours. Come chill out in the iconic courtyard.
SUNDAY
Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch: Cru NOLA; 535 Franklin St.; 11 a.m. Vanessa Carr presents Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch featuring Chef Marlon Alexander’s amazing menu and the phenomenal talents of Vanessa Carr Kennedy and Friends! For tickets, go to www.crunola.com
Bottomless Mimosas: Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 4 p.m. Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
Happy Hour: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. $3.75 well drinks and domestic beer.
The Half Assed-Straight Boys: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 3 – 5 p.m.
Beer Bash: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. $10 pitchers of beer, $9 pitchers of Miller Light draft (upstairs only)
Happy Hour/ Drink Til You Drop: The Page Bar; 542 N Rampart St.; Happy Hour 3 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Drink Til You Drop $12 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Original Trash Disco: Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4-10 p.m. Includes the original napkin toss and the best music videos to sing along with.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 p.m. This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Divas at the Dive: Kajun’s Pub; 2256 St. Claude Ave; 5 p.m. Vanessa Carr LIve. 6:30 p.m. Drag Karaoke. 8 p.m. Audience Karaoke
Drink and Drown: 700 Club; 700 Burgundy St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Unlimited well drinks, Bud Light and Miller Lite draft $10
Sinful Sunday: Crossing; 439 Dauphine St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Drink & Drown, $15 well drinks or top shelf & bottled beer $25 – includes free burger cookout.
Drag Dingo: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 6 – 8 p.m. Catch ChiChi Rodriquez, Persana Shoulders for Drag Bingo! 11 games of Bingo, 11 chances to win prizes! All the fun starts at 6 pm till 8 pm in the upstairs bar with your favorite bottom, Jake, slinging drinks for you all night long.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Bourbon Pub; 801 Bourbon St.; 6 – 9 p.m. Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Drink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
Zingo!: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Play for free to win prizes or bar tabs. Late night: The Barry Bareass Booty Contest, $50 cash prize. | Boys dancin’ on the bar 9 p.m. till close.
You Better Sing Karaoke: GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m. Join DJ Dereesha as he plays Karaoke.
Sunday Swing: The Allways Lounge and Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; starts at 8 p.m. Every Sunday, local swing dance instructors offer a community class from 8-9pm. From 9 till midnight there is live, local music and social dancing! There is NO cover, but a one drink minimum is required per set.
Jock Night: The Eagle at the Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave; 9 p.m. Happy hour prices for wearing a jock or singlet.
Oz Show Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30 p.m. This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; ChiChi Rodriquez and Dominique DeLorean.
Special Events
Friday 11/29 – Saturday 12/28
Miracle on Fulton Street; Harrah’s New Orleans; 228 Poydras St. Starts at 5:30 p.m each evening. Guests will enter through an exciting new illuminated entryway into a beautiful canopy of holiday lights and trees. Experience a winter wonderland with daily “snow” fall every hour. Strike a pose in front of the new 30-foot Christmas Tree in the Fulton Street circle and the elaborate gingerbread display in Harrah’s Hotel Lobby.
Friday 11/29 – Monday 12/30
Audubon Zoo Lights: Audubon Zoo; 6500 Magazine St.; For the second year, Audubon Nature Institute and Children’s Hospital New Orleans have partnered to create a holiday tradition that transforms Audubon Zoo into a WILD, glowing wonderland! The whole family will enjoy an exciting array of animal-themed light displays, and nightly live entertainment. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased on Audubon’s website or at the Zoo Front Gate. For more information, please visit https://www.audubonzoolights.org/ Dates and Time: November 29-30; December 1, 6-8, 12-15, 19-23, 26-30 – 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday 12/4
2020 Miss Gay New Orleans USofA: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 11:30 p.m. Miss Gay New Orleans USofA, an official preliminary pageant to Miss Gay Louisiana USofA. Louisiana USofA preliminary pageants are open to all. This means anyone that does not live in Louisiana may enter as long as they meet the requirements of USofA regulations. When they qualify at a city/area preliminary they must attend and compete at Miss Gay Louisiana USofA. Hosted by Persana Shoulders. For more information, go to www.persanashoulders.com.
NOAGE Movie Night: Chalmette Movies; 8700 W. Judge Perez Dr.: 7 p.m. NOAGE presents the free movie Giant Little Ones. Come enjoy this complex and refreshingly nuanced spin on the traditional coming-of-age drama. Tickets are free. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Crescent City Leathermen Board Meeting: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 7:30 – 9 p.m.Meeting is open to the Public.
Thursday 12/5
Queer Root – Carol: The LGBT Community Center; 2727 S. Broad Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Join Queer Root Films for the lesbian period-romance Carol, based on Patricia Highsmith’s legendary novel The Price of Salt. Refreshments available. Flagging encouraged. Discussion and interaction with the film is welcome. Subtitles will be used if available.
Fashion Battle Royale The Sequel: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Fashion Battle Royale THE SEQUEL! Is hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Olive It and DJ Faeriegothmother. Come EARLY to sign up for the Fashion Battle Competition. and Dance the Night away and show off your looks. Photo Booth will be available provided by Casa Luna. Categories: Spirit of The Forest: GIve us Fae Faries Tree Ent, Forrest Fantasy Earthly spirit. Dark Crystal .Green Green Greeeens Cyber Punk: Futuristic, Hologram, Electric, Neon Lights, Borg, Blade Runner Death Horror Master: Blood , Gore, Zombie, Guts, Hell Raiser. Cover $10.
Friday 12/6
Stonewall Sports First Friday Happy Hour: Phillip’s Bar and Restaurant; 733 Cherokee St.; 5 – 8 p.m. Join fellow Stonewallers for a monthly happy hour on the first Friday of every month at Phillip’s Bar, one of our Stonewall Sports New Orleans Sponsors.
Saturday 12/7
Krewe of Jingle Parade: Starts at Lee Circle; Starts at 1 p.m. Presented by the DDD & The Roosevelt New Orleans, Downtown NOLA’s Christmas Parade will roll Saturday, December 7! View the route here: http://bit.ly/33vE3P1
Running of the Santas: Apres and Generations Hall; 3 p.m. – 1 a.m. Running of the Santas returns to the Warehouse District for an unbelievable day of events! VIP gets Open Bar at Generations Hall/The Metropolitan! Outdoor party with drink specials and music! Doors open at 3PM at Apres Lounge at 7pm the Santas will “RUN”(stumble) a few short blocks down Fulton from the “South Pole” (Apres) to the “North Pole” (Generations Hall), costume contest at 8pm! Live music by CATEGORY 6 at Generations Hall starting at 6pm! You can avoid ticketing fees. Purchase your tickets (cash only) at The Corporation. 931 S. Peters Street. Tickets are available on www.eventbrite.com.
We Can Hear U – The LGBTQ Holiday Edition: Magnolia Yoga Studio; 301 Basin St. #2; 4 – 7 p.m. When you think of the holiday season do you feel anxious, overwhelmed, lonely or sad? Join We Can Hear U – LGBTQ Holiday Edition, an interactive art experience that will help you to center, ground and prepare for a season of joy and peace. (4:00 pm and 5:30 pm slots available). Stay after for complimentary refreshments and community connection. NO COST: the cost is covered by our generous sponsors, but you must RSVP to confirm your spot. Share your story in a recap interview (optional). Learn more about the We Can Hear U project at www.WeCanHearU.com. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Krewe of Krampus Nola Parade: Starts at Parleuax Beer Lab; 634 Lesseps St.; Starts at 7 p.m. Krampus knows when you’ve been naughty. He doesn’t care if you’ve been nice. For information and parade route, go to www.kreweofkrampus.com.
Queer Bar Shopping Network: Grandpre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. The Krewe of Amon-Ra hosts their holiday show.
Queer Dance Swing: The LGBT Community Center; 2727 S. Broad Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. FREE! 101 Basic Swing Lesson. NO Partner Required. Beginners Welcome. Swing dancing is a partnered dance that originated in Harlem in the early 20s and 30s. We will delve into some basic steps and concepts in order to learn how to dance with one another to big band swing and traditional New Orleans jazz.
Mystery Science Theatre Live 300: Mahalia Jackson Theatre; 1419 Basin Street; 8 p.m. The Peabody Award-winning TV comedy comes to NOLA with an all-new Mystery Science Theater 3000 Live: The Great Cheesy Movie Circus Tour! Join show creator & original host, Joel Hodgson, and the world’s greatest – and only – movie-riffing robots, Tom Servo, Crow, and Gypsy, as they take you on a roller coaster ride through some of the cheesiest films ever made. Last chance to see Joel as he celebrates his final live tour. For tickets, go to www.ticketmaster.com.
Art Against Aids – The Red Ribbon Gala: Club 44; 101 Lasalle St.: 7 – 11 p.m. Come to Art Against AIDS, the kickoff to the holiday season. It’s a chance for you to come decked out in red attire to support those living with HIV and AIDS. An open bar and food is included in the price. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Beer and Gear Night: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Hosted by Crescent City Leathermen on the patio. Keg Beer – $5 buy in, $1 refills; Jell-o Shots – $1 ea/6 for $5. Gear themed nights – appropriate gear encouraged. Second cup or jello shot free if wearing the gear theme. December’s gear theme is a HATS & GLOVES. Wear your best hat & glove outfit and come have a drink!
It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 10 p.m. Come out and catch this exciting drag show starring Moanalot Fontaine and special guests.
Sunday 12/8
Drag Diva Sunday Brunch: – The Holiday Edition: The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 10:30 a.m.For tickets, go to http://www.fillmorenola.com/. It is always best for your group to purchase tickets together to ensure that you’ll be seated together. Large groups, please call 504.872.3303 or email FillmoreNOLABoxOffice@livenation.com for accommodations. Buffet Includes: Scrambled Eggs, Country Potatoes, Bacon, Sausage, Baked Chicken, Fried Catfish, Baked Macaroni, Asparagus Salad w/ Grape Tomatoes, Spring Mix Salad w/ Honey Basil Vinaigrette, and an Assortment of Pastries and Desserts.
MAKE UP Presents Auntie Holiday: Southern Rep; 2541 Bayou Road; 7 – 10 p.m. MAKE UP is bringing their secret sauce to Southern Rep! MAKE UP is the world’s first and only improv show starring an entire cast of drag performers. The Queens of Improvs will bring you some glad tidings of games, lip-a-syncs, and puns. Gift yourself: $10 advance online; $15 at door $50 VIP Table (seats 4 & comes with super secret sexy surprises!). Tickets: www.southernrep.com/auntie-holiday. Doors 7pm, showtime 8pm Featuring: Daniel Mark, Cate Swan, Chris Tiberio, Cheryl Manley, Quinn Laroux, Mosquito Valentine, Precious Ephemera, Price Provenzano & Laveau Contraire.
Wednesday 12/11
Criss Angel Raw – The Mindfreak Unplugged: The Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St.; 8 p.m.
Thursday 12/12
Holiday Drag Bingo: 700 Club; 700 Burgnudy St.; 7 – 9 p.m. The holidays can be such a DRAG, so let’s play BINGO! Come join Lil Debbie SnatchCake as she hosts a few rousing rounds of Bingo at 700 Club. Whether you are a Grinch or decked to the halls, everyone is welcome to this holiday party! They will have $1 Bingo Cards for some marvelous prizes and gift certificates. All proceeds will benefit Forum for Equality!
Friday 12/13
Barn Again Holiday Beer Bust: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. It’s the holiday season which means Carnival season is close and the Lords of Leather need your help raising donations for their Bal Masque XXXVII to be held in JEFFERSON PARISH on Sunday, February 23, 2020! A $5 buy-in gets all-you-can-drink from 9 – 10 pm, then $1 refills from 10 – midnight.
The Graduates: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; starts at 10 p.m. A monthly show featuring students and graduates of The New Orleans School of Burlesque. Each show will featuring a rotating cast of current and past students who have studied extensively perfecting their craft and developing new acts! Doors at 10 p.m. Show at 11 p.m. $10 cover.
Saturday 12/14
Nola Ho Ho Holiday Drag Brunch: Nole Restaurant; 2001 St. Charles Ave.; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Grab your ugly holiday sweater and join us for our Ho,Ho Holiday Drag Brunch! $55 all inclusive includes Brunch Buffet starting at 10:00am, performance at 11:30am, Bottomless mimosas and margaritas and Free Valet. Limited Seating! No refunds unless event cancelled or rescheduled! For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
Rockin’ Christmas Party and Silent Auction: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 5 – 8 p.m.
Biennial Christmas Social & Fundraiser hosted by the Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans. Enjoy great food and fellowship. Silent auction featuring beautifully decorated Christmas Trees, wreaths and delicious desserts.
2019 Holiday Talent Show: Oz New Orleans; 801 Bourbon St.; 5 – 8 p.m. The Stonewall New Orleans Holiday Talent Show is an event designed to celebrate community members and raise funds for local organizations supportive of the local LGBTQIA+ population. Contestants will perform their talent of choice to impress the judges and raise funds via cash tips. 100% of the proceeds will support local LGBTQIA+ organization that align with the mission of Stonewall Sports New Orleans. Event registration is required for this event. Find more information on the event and register here: https://stonewallneworleans.leagueapps.com/events/1401760-stonewall-sports-new-orleans-2019-holiday-talent-show
Beer Bust Fundraiser; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. Come support the New Orleans Rougaroux Rugby Team at their December beer bust fundraiser.
Sunday 12/15
Drag Diva Sunday Brunch: – The Holiday Edition: The Fillmore; 6 Canal St.; 10:30 a.m.Anyone under the age of 21 is welcome to attend, but they must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. NO REFUNDS UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED/POSTPONED. For tickets, go to http://www.fillmorenola.com/. It is always best for your group to purchase tickets together to ensure that you’ll be seated together. Large groups, please call 504.872.3303 or email FillmoreNOLABoxOffice@livenation.com for accommodations.
Celebration of the Spokes: The Arbor Room at City Park; 1 Palm Dr.; 3 – 9 p.m. BYOBikes have been working all year spreading the word and donating bikes to kids at small events throughout the city. Their goal is to donate 450+ bikes to at risk and underprivileged kids in the Greater New Orleans Area for Christmas. Please come to their 1st Annual Celebration of the Spokes event where we will build bikes for kids and celebrate together as a community, the New Orleans way! The Spokes Bike Build – 3pm- 6pm. The Celebration – 6pm – 9pm. Tickets starting @ $25 each! Be a Bike Hero for $150 and purchase a bike for a kid! Learn more about this event and register @ www.byobikes.org
Oh Crap, It’s Christmas 2019: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9:30 p.m. The Oh Crap Cavalcade of Christmas capers returns for one night to spread enough tidings of comfort and joy to make the Grinch’s old heart grow 3 sizes! Special guests include Meschiya Lake, Dayna Kurtz, Susan Cowsill, Jonathan Pretus, Beth Patterson, Darwin Prophet, Barbara Smith-Davis, Ben Perrine and more. Tickets are on sale now at www.ohcrapitschristmas.net.
Sounds of the Season: University of New Orleans; 2000 Lakeshore Dr.; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Come out and enjoy the New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus annual holiday concert! For tickets, go to www.nogmc.com.
Monday 12/16
Drag Queen Bingo: Mimi’s in the Marigny; 2601 Royal St.; 7:30 p.m. Vanessa Carr presents Drag Queen Bingo at Mimi’s in the Marigny! Join in for some fun and excitement with bingo and prizes and, to top it all off, some outrageous Drag!
Tuesday 12/17 – Sunday 12/22
A Christmas Story – The Musical: The Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal St. A Christmas Story, The Musical brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage Dec. 17-22. The performance schedule is as follows: Tuesday – Thursday: 7:30 p.m.; Friday: 8 p.m.; Saturday: 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets for A Christmas Story, The Musical startat $30 andare on sale now. Tickets can be purchased at BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling (800) 982-2787 or at the Saenger Theatre Box Office located at 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA, 70112.
Tuesday 12/17
PFLAG and St. Anna’s Painting with A Purpose: Painting with A Twist: 4931 W. Esplanade Ave. Suite D; 7 – 10 p.m. Paint.Sip.Support.Repeat! That’s what you will be doing when you attend this Painting with a Purpose fundraiser! The artists will help you create a characteristic New Orleans “Glowing Shotgun” on the surface (wood or canvas) of your choice! It’s BYOB and snacks are definitely welcomed! Winter Queen III of New Orleans Andrea Sabillon Halstead is hosting this fundraiser as part of her reign for Winter Wonderland 8. To register and for more information, go to https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/metairie/event/2173339/.
Thursday 12/19
Talk To The Hand! 3rd Thursdays Totally ‘90s/00’s: GrandPre’s 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. Join the fun at GrandPre’s for their monthly Third Thursday Totally ‘90s (and early ‘00s) Dance Party! It’s gonna be a retrolicious rewind. No cover!
