Under the Gaydar (April 2025 Event Calendar)

Happy Mardi Gras, St Patrick and St Joseph Days too.  There is no other place to celebrate a holiday or any other special occasion.  Honestly, our city is fun year round and has so much festively gay things to do, it is exhilarating.  Here are just some of the hot events in March. 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; 4 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4:00 PM 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, LA; 5 p.m. Come enjoy delicious food cvooked by Monica every Monday at 5 p.m. and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2 a.m. 

• 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: Le Cabaret; 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., New Orleans, LA; 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.

• 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, LA; 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, LA.; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night. 

• 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 New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 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. 

• Clay’s KaraoKiki; 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:

• Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 10a.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

• 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 New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 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. Splash’s Show Night is BACK, and it’s about to be EPIC! 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! Whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! Don’t miss the chance to live your best life with us! 

• 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.

• Fab Fridays Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 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! Whether you’re a drag aficionado or just looking for a fun night out, this is the place to be! Don’t miss the chance to live your best life with us! $4 well drinks before 11.

• 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 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.

• Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 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, LA: 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, 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.

• 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

• Writing Across the Rainbow: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 2 – 5  p.m. Writing Across the Rainbow is our new ongoing monthly 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, and 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. Everyone has stories to tell, fictional, factual, or otherwise. This workshop will assist you with such concepts as: World-building,, Plotting, Character creation, Continuity maintenance, Editing, Sharing constructive criticism of work, The journey forward, either to publishing or wherever you want to take your writing. 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, LA; 3 – 5 p.m.  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.

•  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 Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.

• Minx Burlesque: Howlin Wolf; 907 S. Peters St., new Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. Minx Burlesque is LIVE at the Howlin’ Wolf. Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new and exciting 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

• Drags at Mags: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA.  7 p.m. Come see a fabulous drag show hosted by the wonderful Princesse Stephaney.  

• 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 withgogo 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.  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, LA; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.

3/28 – 4/6

• Billy Elliot The Musical: Jefferson Performing Arts Center: 6400 Airline Dr., Metairie, LA.; Go to link for dates and times.  Music By Elton John, Lyrics & Book by Lee Hall. Directed by Kenneth Beck. Starring Charlie Stover as Billy Elliot.  For tickets, go to Billy Elliot the Musical | Jefferson Performing Arts Center

4/1

• Turn-A-Bout Drag Dinner Fundraiser: The Country Club; 634 Louisia St., New Orleans, LA.; 7 p.m. We’re switching things up and featuring some of our amazing staff as Drag Performers to help raise money for a great cause! Not only will performers be donating their tips from the performances, 20% of sales from the dinner will also be donated. We will have a raffle and other surprises as well as a special menu featuring Country Club favorites. Space is limited so be sure to book your reservation today! Space is limited, make your reservations today eat https://thecountryclubneworleans.com/reserve-a-table/

4/2

• Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m.  You’ve never played Bingo like this before!  Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!  Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl.

4/3 – 4/6

• Overlook Film Festival: Various locations in New Orleans; see website for dates, times and schedule.  This film festival celebrates all things horror in America’s most haunted city. Experience feature length & short films from both master filmmakers & emerging artists alike. In addition to the films, the festival hosts live events and activities which include live shows, radio plays, performances, interactive entertainment, and one-of-a-kind immersive experiences. Most of the screenings and events take place at the Prytania Theaters in Canal Place and the Historic Prytania Theater Uptown. The festival screens a selection of feature length and short films, contemporary to classic, including festival favorites, anticipated new releases and world premieres in the horror, thriller, and sci-fi genres from both emerging artists and master filmmakers. In addition to the films, the festival hosts signature live events and activities which include live shows, radio plays, one-person performances, interactive entertainment, games, and one-of-a-kind immersive experiences, all an essential part of our genre summer camp weekend. www.overlookfilmfest.com/

4/3 – 4/12

• Orpheus Descending: Marquette Theater Loyola University; New Orleans, La.; Go to website for dates and times.  TWTC kicks off its 10th Anniversary 2025 Season with Tennessee Williams’ most beautiful and harrowing love story. In a small Southern town simmering with secrets, a mysterious drifter walks into a dying store—and into the life of a lonely woman trapped in a loveless marriage. But as their passion ignites, so do the town’s buried grudges, setting the stage for a reckoning no one sees coming. What happens when desire dares to defy the past? Tickets: www.twtheatrenola.com

4/3

• Supper Club #2: Who Dat Café Coffee Café; 2401 Burgundy St., New Orleans, LA; 5 p.m. The menu includes: Appetizer – Golden fried Louisiana gulf oysters tossed with bacon & bleu cheese vinaigrette served on a bed of greens; Soup – Chef Kevin’s corn & crab chowder; Entrees – choose one: Crawfish Crab & Shrimp Stuffed organic chicken breast baked & Covered in our amazing seafood cream sauce or Ancho Chile rubbed NY strip steak served with ratatouille & topped with fried leaks; Dessert – Choose One: Chocolate Mousse or Pecan Praline bread pudding, custard ice cream & praline rum sauce
• Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 7 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com
• Gender Bent Presents Pink Polyester Pecker #2: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10  p.m. We are back bringing you the twisted and trashy world of John Waters filmography. From Mondo Trasho to A Dirty Shame, his works have inspired and entertained us all for over 50 years. From Multiple Maniacs to Pecker, he has shown us all the value of being underpaid and over talented. Join the cast of Gender Bent as we pay homage to this cinematic Icon and all the delightfully deranged characters he has created. Come dressed as your favorite character from a film and maybe win a prize! Doors at 9:30 pm, Show 10:15pm. Hosted by The Grand MAW. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Raffle and Costume contest.

4/4 – 4/5

• Hogs For A Cause: UNO Lakefront Arena; 6801 Franklin Ave., New Orleans, LA; Hogs for the Cause 2025: Bigger, Bolder, and more Hoggy than ever. The event has music and food from 90+ BBQ teams will battle it out for the ultimate title of Grand Champion. From ribs and pork shoulder to creative Porkpourri dishes, this is where BBQ dreams come true. Bring your appetite and get ready to pig out! With over $12 million in direct grants to families and hospital programs nationwide, Hogs for the Cause continues to make a difference for families battling pediatric brain cancer. Get your tickets now and join us April 4–5, 2025, at the UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds for an unforgettable weekend of music, BBQ, and a whole lot of love. Learn more at HogsFest.org

4/4

• Eureeka Starfish’s Monthly Open Talent Night – Category Lady Gaga: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Hosted by Eureka, come out to this fun show where contestants vie for first and second place.
• Ladies First Comedy Open Mic Night: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans, LA; 8:30 p.m. 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.

4/5

• NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285) .   
• Jammin on Julia: Arts District New Orleans; 300 – 700 Blocks of Julia, New Orleans, LA; 5 – 9 p.m. Arts District New Orleans (ADNO) is pleased to announce the return of Jammin’ on Julia, a Spring art walk + music festival hybrid event in the district. Jammin’ coincides with the First Saturday gallery openings on April 5th, from 5-9PM. The district welcomes patrons to an evening art walk featuring world class art exhibitions along Julia Street and the surrounding area, with musical performances in select galleries on Julia, Camp, and Magazine Streets. The event is free and open to the public and is a perfect opportunity to stroll through the historic Arts District and explore the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant contemporary art scene.
• Magical Krewe of Exotique’s Drag Bingo: Liv’s Battlefield Bar; 2029 Paris Rd., Chalmette, LA; 6 p.m. The Magical Krewe of EXOTIQUE is holding the first of 5 Drag Bingo nights. The night will be full of great Drag performances by Taze-Ya Ballz, Gia GiaVanni, Giselle Trivianni, and Vantasia Divine. We will be playing 8 Bingo Games and have great prizes for the winner of each game to choose from. There is also a full bar for those 21 and over. To enter you need to be 18+. $5 entry. $1 PER GAME TO PLAY/ 8 games.
• 2 Cocks and a Hen: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans, LA; 8:30 p.m. “Two Cocks and a Hen” Is a lively and interactive burlesque show that combines entertainment, audience participation, and a playful atmosphere. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com and the door.
• Pink Pony vs. Brat: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Join us for a night filled with electrifying energy as DJ SQRD spins the sickest beats from Chappel Roan & Charli XCX. The Bombshells of Baton Rouge will be lighting up the stage with performances of their biggest hits. WEAR PINK FOR PINK PONY OR GREEN FOR BRAT! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable night! Let’s go wild and make some amazing memories!
• Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable evening of entertainment at Bette Tittler’s Broadville Follies! Get ready to be dazzled by a spectacular show filled with music, drag, dance, and sideshow to an ALL MUSICAL THEATER score! Ex-perience the charm and wit of Bette Tittler as she takes the stage with her troupe of talented performers. From hilarious skits to show-stopping musical numbers, from beautiful burlesque dancers to daring feats of skill, this event promises to keep you entertained from start to finish. Don’t miss out on this incredible experience! Mark your calendars and get ready to be part of the magic at Bette Tittler’s Broadville Fol-lies. Book your tickets now and get ready for a night you won’t forget! Tickets at eventbrite.com or at the door
• The Vampire Travesty Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com  Velcome to The Vampire Travesty Show! Get ready for a thrilling evening hosted by your favorite Vampyre friends, Tsarina Hellfire & Stanley Roy. They will seduce and serenade you in their cozy Living DeadRoom and Satan only knows who (or what) will knock on their door, but you can guarantee it will be an assorted brood of unsavory characters who will entertain you with Live Music, Captivating Burlesque, Comedy, and Fantasy!   Capture your friends and come join us at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret for this spooky night of curtated shananigans at The Vampire Travesty Show! email salonrougeallways@gmail.com w/ questions or desires

4/6

• Pop Divas Drag Show: The Greenwood | A Southern Hotel Property; 75082 Louisiana 25 Covington, LA; 11 a.m. Celebrate Pop Divas with an unforgettable event featuring some of your favorite pop hits! Expect fierce drag, lip-syncs & diva anthems! Tickets at Eventbrite.com
• Open NOH8 Photo Shoot NOLA: Hampton Inn and Suites Convention Center; 1201 Convention Center Blvd., New Orleans, LA; 2 – 4 p.m. Join the #NOH8 Campaign in New Orleans, LA and add your face to the fight for equal human rights! COST: (NO TICKETS NEEDED); Single/Solo Photos: $40; Couple/Group Photos: $25 per person. NOH8 accepts cash and credit cards only. Fees paid to participate cover services and costs for one edited digital print only, made available via noh8campaign.com, and do not include physical prints. * COME CAMERA-READY *; * WEAR A WHITE SHIRT *; * POSE & MAKE A STATEMENT! * The NOH8 Campaign returns to New Orlean, LA on Sunday, April 6th for an open photo shoot! Stop by Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans-Convention Center anytime between 2pm-4pm to pose for an official NOH8 photo by photographer Adam Bouska. No reservations and no tickets needed. NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will photograph roughly 10 frames per person. One frame will be selected/edited by our team and made available within approximately eight weeks (timeline subject to change). Funds raised by the NOH8 Campaign will be used to continue promoting and raising awareness for marriage and human equality as well as anti-discrimination and anti-bullying through NOH8’s interactive social media campaign.
• Pride Center 1^st Anniversary Party: Broadside Theater; 600 N. Broad St., New Orleans, LA; 4 – 7 p.m. Our One-Year Anniversary Party is on Sunday April 6th! Taking place at the Broadside from 4-7 pm, we will have fabulous live music, scrumptious snacks, and surprise performances. This is a FREE event, but donations are welcome! Come celebrate our first year of creating a much-needed gathering space for New Orleans’ LGBTQ+ communities. And, come celebrate your own fabulous selves! This will be an evening of community and revelry that we all deserve.
• Eggstravaganza: A Fundraiser for the Gay Easter Parade: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 – 9 p.m. The Eggstravaganza with Eureeka Starfish as the emcee! Join us at La CaBARet for an event you don’t want to miss. We are having food, a 50/50 raffle, drag entertainment and auction items. $5 suggested donation at the door. All proceeds benefit the Gay Easter Parade and Food for Friends, a division of CrescentCare.
• Mobile’s Annual Miss Gay Pride Pageant: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 8 p.m. Join us for the Annual Mobile’s Miss Gay Pride Pageant. There will be 4 competitive categories: Presentation: “3 or more colors of Pride” Evening Gown, Talent, Question and Answer. Contestant Entry fee is $125.00 until April 3, 2025, $150 thereafter. Winner receives $800 1st Runner up receives $125.00. Contact Jawakatema Davenport, Jerry Ehlen or B-Bob’s on Facebook for details. Admission is $15 Must be 21+ with valid ID to compete or attend. Competitors may sign up with this link: https://forms.gle/Hrn7UM3Cgd9akskH8

4/7

• New Orleans Drag 101: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Join Laveau Contraire and her star-studded lineup of performers for Drag 101, the ultimate crash course in charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent. These professors of drag will have you taking notes, dropping jaws, and earning extra credit in glitter and glamour. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com

4/8 – 4/20

• Hamilton: Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans, LA.; Go to websoite for dates, times and tickets. Returning to New Orleans is Alexander Hamilton, whose ambition drove him from the position of Caribbean outsider and bastard child to American war hero and George Washington’s right-hand man. In the process, Alexander Hamilton powerfully shaped America as we have come to know it — and gave us all a template for what it means to pull ourselves up by our bootstraps and realize the American Dream. Tickets at https://www.saengernola.com/events/hamilton/

4/8

• Power Breakfast with the LGBTQ+ Chamber: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 2309 North Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 a.m. In partnership with Chamber member and LGBTQ+ community patron Chef Ron Iafrate, the Chamber hosts its quarterly breakfast networking event, LGBTQ+ Chamber Power Breakfast at Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop. We are grateful to Chef Ron for hosting us, which will take place on the SECOND TUESDAY of the first month of each quarter (holidays excluded) and feature a fabulous, custom created buffet-style breakfast menu. The Chamber will send out a reminder with registration details, and an opportunity for members and nonmembers alike to sign up and participate. The cost will be $15 per person for Members and $20 per person for Non-Members. Members and guests are asked to register in advance so we can plan on there being enough amazing breakfast for all. http://www.gslgbtchamber.org
•  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!
• 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!! 2nd Tuesday of EVERY Month! Doors 7pm, Show at 730pm Come join us at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret for a night of magical wonder & weirdness with 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

4/9

• 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. A new theme every month, this little murder-mystery cabaret show is a piece of interactive dinner theater that you do not want to miss! Each month a new cast of characters have 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. So come ready with tip dollars to make sure you can vote for your favorite performer as much as you want. 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

4/10 – 4/13

• French Quarter Festival: French Quarter; New Orleans, LA.; Visit website for times, bands and schedule. Each year, thousands of attendees from descend upon the crown jewel of the city.  This celebration highlights the food, music, art and culture of the city and state of Louisiana. This year’s festival promises an incredible lineup of performances across 22 stages including the spectacular Chevron Evening Concert Series featuring The Chapel Heart Band, The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X, Little Freddie King and Rockin Dopsie & The Zydeco Twisters. Enter-tainers represent every genre from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, brass bands, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, classical, cabaret, and international making it the largest showcase of Louisiana music.   There is delicious cuisine from some of the city’s best restaurants and caterers served in Jackson Square, the Jazz Museum at the Mint, JAX Brewery, and Woldenberg Riverfront Park. https://frenchquarterfest.org/

4/10

• Ha Has & Ta Tas: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Join us every other Thursday as we tickle and tantalize your funny bones! 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.; 10  p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring BUT only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and live entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. Never wrestled but really wanna show up and out? Unlike other wrestling events winning a round is purely performance based, and each winner is chosen by the audience 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
• CabaRAVE: A Burlesque Love Letter to Rave Culture: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Hanged Man Productions brings to life New Orleans’ own CabaRAVE! A burlesque and variety love letter to Rave Culture through the ages. Be prepared for an intense night of Techno, EDM, House, and Drum & Bass music combined with some of the best performance artists New Orleans has to offer as they lay their love for the Rave scene out on stage in unique and amazing ways. $25 General Admission; $ 30 Lounge Seating (Reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre); $35 VIP (Guaranteed table seating in front section of theater). Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.

4/11

• Greetings, From Queer Mountain Storytelling Show Ep. 94 – The Next Chapter: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m Each month, we host a queer storytelling show featuring amazing and fabulous storytellers! Our April theme is The Next Chapter. New beginnings, unexpected twists, and the moments that changed everything—this month, our storytellers share tales of what came next. Whether it’s a fresh start, a plot twist, or a sequel they never saw coming, these stories will be full of heart, humor, and a little bit of queer magic. 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). Join us for a night of powerful, heartfelt, and hilarious storytelling—because community is everything.
• ARTOON NETWORK: The Cartoon Art Show: New Orleans: Kingfish Cider; 355 Iris Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. – midnight. ARTOON NETWORK is the original Cartoon Artshow traveling not only around the USA but around the world including cities from Medellin , Colombia all the way over to Bangkok , Thailand and more. ARTOON NETWORK is a cartoon themed art show featuring over 30+ Cartoon Artist from around New Orleans and the USA! Along with the Art their are always tons of vendors , free video games , live music and special surprises. This isn’t some fancy gallery show , we bring the vibes and like the name dames networking !! Come link and meet with artist , art & cartoon lovers, and cool people from around New Orleans. Tickets available at Eventbrite.com
• 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.
• Jungle Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to unleash your wild side at Splash Nightclub’s JUNGLE Dance Party! It’s time to dress in your best jungle-themed outfits and prepare for an epic night. DJ Ruff will be dropping non-stop party beats that will keep you dancing all night long. Join us for amazing performances by London Manchester, Aysa Spade, and your fabulous host, Miss Thing.
• Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m.  – midnight.  Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: PSYCHEDELIC SPEAKEASY!  Immerse yourself in a surreal evening of burlesque and performance art filled with untold delights, vibrant colors, wild sensations and outrageous acts! Each month brings a new cast and a new show. Colorful and neon attire is highly encouraged!  RSVP REQUIRED: tickets@missaudacious.com or buy tickets at www.eventbrite.com
• Corrupt UK NA Tour: Rabbit Hole NOLA; 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., New Orleans, LA; 11 p.m. Sheffield-born producer and DJ, Corrupt (UK) is a prominent name in the underground dance music scene. His signature style of bass-driven house combines innovative vocals with powerful and captivating basslines. With millions of streams and a rapidly growing following across the globe, his releases are found on well-established labels including Polydor Records, Thrive Music, Night Bass, Insomniac, Dim Mak, UKF, House Call and many others. After starting out in the clubs of Northern England with a residency at Tank Nightclub in Sheffield, he’s become a regular on the international circuit. His high energy DJ sets have resonated with club and festival crowds in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, Toronto and other major cities throughout the US and Canada. He’s toured across Australia and frequently performs in many European cities. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com

4/12

• Nick Perkins As Elvis Concerts: Cutting Edge Theater; 767 Robert Boulevard Slidell, LA; 2 & 8 p.m. Come see Nick Perkins channeling Elvis in his Valentine’s show concerts. Got to Eventbrite.com for tickets
• Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 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. Do you need some titties with your ditties? Some schlongs with your songs? Then look no further than the opera strip-tease sensation, Lieder and Lingerie!! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and door.
• The Marsha Delain Purple Party: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine Sat., New Orleans, LA.; 7 – 10 p.m. Join us for the Purple Party at the Crossing NOLA. The event includes an Auction, Raffle, Drag Show, Food and more! $20 at the door A fundraiser for the Gay Easter Parade. Funds raised at the Gay Easter Parade will benefit Food For Friends, a program of CrescentCare.
• Paranormal Evening of the Unexplained: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orle-ans, LA; 7 p.m. Join us for a night of mystery, discussion, and exploration at The Original Nite Cap on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM. This interactive experience, led by paranormalist Geoff Polson, invites you to delve into the strange, unexplained, and thought-provoking through true stories, audience participation, and open conversation. This is not a séance or a ghost hunt, but a night of compelling personal accounts, unanswered questions, and the mysteries that continue to challenge our understanding of what lies beyond. Whether you have a story to share or simply want to listen. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
• Country Dance: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St.; 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 8:00p also at Grandpre’s Bar. Learn the line dances we do before the dance.
• 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.
• Saturday Might Remix: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to dance like never before at Splash Nightclub! The hottest dance party in the capital city is here, and you won’t want to miss it! DJ Ruff will keep the party going with non-stop hits all night long, so bring your best moves and get hype. Plus, enjoy electrifying drag performances Miss Thing & Kozmik.
• Studio 504: A Night of Disco Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. One Night Only! Studio 504 – a night of disco inspired fantasy, starring a host of local burlesque and drag superstar talent – with a different cast every month! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door. Get RESERVED seating and a goody bag with our VIP tables. Or chill in the back with our lounge seating. Dancing encouraged in all sections
• Suzie Toot RPDR S17 at B-Bob’s: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Advance tickets at evennt-brite.com. Come join us for a fabulous night with the one and only Suzie Toot from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17 at B-Bob’s ! Get ready for jaw-dropping performances, killer looks, and unforgettable moments. This in-person event is not to be missed. Grab your friends, put on your best outfit, and get ready to party the night away with Suzie Toot!
• Nicole’s Birthday Extravaganza.): SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. $10 Cover Charge. Showtime @ Midnight. Hosted by: Nicole Dubois with Performances by: Austrailyah Davenport ~ Alexa Avery ~ Mistie Love ~ Catastrophe Knight. Music by: DJ Milkstache

4/13

• Studio Shakti presents DRAG LOTERIA: Studio Shakti New Orleans; 2372 Saint Claude Avenue #Suite 200 New Orleans, LA; 4 p.m. Get ready for a night of fabulous fun at Studio Shakti New Orleans! Join us for an exciting game of Loteria with a drag twist. Our talented performers will entertain you as you play for some amazing prizes. Don’t miss out on this unique event that combines drag culture with a classic game. Grab your friends and come on down for a night of laughs, music, and fierce competition. Tickets at Eventbrite.com
• Rocky Horror Striptease Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to the shadowcast. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.

4/14

• Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to LGBTQ+ Suicide Prevention: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 – 8 p.m. Suicide can be prevented. This presentation will cover what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide. Talk Saves Lives™: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention in the LGBTQ+ Community (English only) gives participants essential and lifesaving understanding of topics. We all have a role to play in preventing suicide, and those in the LGBTQ+ community may face additional challenges and barriers to help because of discriminatory factors. This program informs more people of the best ways to provide caring and support to those who need it.
• 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

4/15

• Sex Trivia Social: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6:30 p.m. Come meet some sex-positive friends and play some ridiculous and thought-provoking sex trivia. Our host and sex educator ex-traordinaire is bringing her well-known sex trivia night on the road from NYC to NOLA! Niki Davis-Fainbloom will lead teams through a series of questions on everything from animal sex and the physiology of pleasure to the kinkiest sex you can imagine. Get ready to learn a lot and laugh even more! Winning teams will receive sexy prizes and a newfound appreciation for how ridiculous it is to be a human with genitals. This is a great event to attend solo to make new friends, bring a first internet date (and hopefully win them a vibrator), or come with a group of friends. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com
• Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. A monthly showcase of New Orleans’ best macabre and avant garde variety acts! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door

4/16

• Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m.  You’ve never played Bingo like this before!  Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!  Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl.
• 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.
• Hot Dog Drag Bingo: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 8 – 11 p.m. EUREEKA PRESENTS HOT DOG DRAG BINGO  EVERY THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Bartender Brien! No cover get a card and Play for weird and maybe fancy cheap prizes! Maybe catch a Special Drag Number from me! CECE’S DIVINE HOT DOGS will be popping up and selling some delicious wieners for you! We strongly encourage to dress fun! Leather Sexy , Himbo and Bimbo Energy is a huge plus. …. Or Dress like a Hot Dog!

4/17

• Chaotic Good Time – HEIST: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
• Deconstruction: Long-form Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. Step into the world of advanced improv! “The Deconstruction” is a legendary long-form improv structure created by The Family (Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, Neil Flynn, Miles Stroth, Adam McKay, and Ali Farahnakian) under the direction of improv pioneer Del Close. Big Couch performers dive deep into the artistry, technique, and thematic exploration that make The Deconstruction the foundation of modern improv. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser, a theater enthusiast, or simply curious about the craft, this performance promises to be an inspiring journey through character, structure, and the infinite possibilities of the stage. Experience a unique blend of grounded scenes and thematic exploration as the players weave a tapestry of comedy, emotion, and storytelling in real time. It’s more than a performance—it’s an education in how improvisation elevates itself to an art form. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and door.
• STARS OF THE STARS: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. I can see it in the stars: this show is guaranteed to blow your mind. 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 by legendary artists. Drag, burlesque, even comedy and live music; we got it all, and we’ll show you the talent that the stars have bestowed upon us. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.

4/18

• The Big Damn Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. New Orleans’ #1 comedy thrill-show featuring nationally recognized Drag & Burlesque artists, Magic Illusions,circus acts & sideshow stunts. Tickets ate Eventbrite.com and the door.
• Cathartic Cabaret: LASHing OUT: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Avenue Second Floor New Orleans, LA; 8:30 p.m. Cathartic Cabaret: LASHing Out is a burlesque and drag show that lets all the rage out on the stage in recognition of an emotion as complex as we all are: anger. These fierce and fabulous performers will be bringing you acts about the good, the bad, and the very much human facets of fury. Starring some of New Orleans’ finest and fieriest entertainers: Xena Zeit-Geist, Olivia London, Scarlet Letta, Cuccidati, Bellagio Showers, and Ursula Ombre; with stage kitten The Stranger; and produced and hosted by Sheila Strange. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door.
• Mobile’s Spring Thaw Fireside Mr. Daddy Contest: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 9:30 p.m. The second annual Spring Thaw MR. FIRESIDE DADDY Contest will be held at B-Bob’s. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Crescent City Leathermen and the Friends of the Mobile Animal Shelter. The Categories are Fetish-wear, Jockstrap and Bar-wear. BULLDOG Leather and more will have a pop-up shop in the lot next to Flip Side!
• 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.
• Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. From the UK’s jewel of burlesque and badass showgirl Pinky DeVille comes BURNING HELL BURLESQUE – an exciting night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus GUEST STARS $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theatre) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag.  Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.

4/19

• Drag Queen Kickball: Tad Gormley Baseball Field City Park; 250 Roosevelt Mall Dr., New Orleans, LA; 3 – 7 p.m. Get ready for big wigs, home runs, and fierce competition! Kaleidoscope Theatre Company, New Orleans’ newest queer theatre collective, is thrilled to host its first fundraiser: Drag Queen Kickball. This high-energy, high-heeled sporting showdown will take place on April 19th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at New Orleans City Park, Field 1, Tad Gormley Baseball Field. This one-of-a-kind event blends athleticism, entertainment, and campy fun, featuring a lineup of the best in New Orleans Drag battling it out in a kickball extravaganza like no other. Attendees can expect dazzling performances, outrageous team spirit, and plenty of surprises throughout the game. Drag Queen Kickball isn’t just about fun and fabulousness—it’s also about supporting queer storytelling on stage. Proceeds from the event will help fund Kaleidoscope Theatre Company’s upcoming season, which spotlights adapted classical works, modern queer theatrical canon, and new works by LGBTQ+ playwrights.
• Southern Barbitchuates; Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 p.m. – midnight.  All  NEW Show with  Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.
• Neon Party with DJ Trebble: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to GLOW at the ultimate Neon Party at Splash Nightclub with the legendary DJ Trebble. Time to rock your brightest neon gear and dance your heart out all night long. The first 100 party animals get a FREE glow stick—don’t sleep on it! Plus, wear neon and snag a FREE shot, while select shots are just $4 until 11 PM.
• Musicals: In Burlesque Presents Jesus Christ Superstar – The Reserection: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. He is risen! And we’ve come to deliver the good word! Welcome to Jesus Christ Superstar: The Reserection! Allow us to dazzle you with a tale you know so well yet have never seen it told like this! We’re ready to tell you about the final days of Jesus of NOLA and we’ll tell you the best way we know how, BURLESQUE! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
• Come witness a cast bare it all for Christ and sing Hosana in the highest in the Twilight Room of the AllWays Lounge & Cabaret for TWO SHOWING ON EASTER WEEKEND of Jesus Christ Superstar: The Reserection.

4/20

• Fundraiser for Trans Income Project: The Railyard NOLA; 710 Poland Avenue, New Orleans, LA; 3 – 10 p.m. Join us for an unforgettable day of celebration, community, and fun in the sun at The Railyard! This clothing optional poolside extravaganza is not just a party—it’s a way to uplift and support the local trans community while enjoying an incredible lineup of entertainment. Keep an eye (or cheek) out for the Easter bunny’s spanking booth. Proceeds from the event will go toward supporting local trans folk, ensuring direct aid and resources for those who need them most. So grab your swimsuit (or not), bring your friends, and come party for a cause! Trans Income Project provides wholistic practical support for trans folx with an emphasis on trans sex workers- from support groups, to acupuncture, to direct cash. Get to know us and our work here. General Admin ticket: $30 (includes food, and one drink). VIP ticket: $100 (includes food, unlimited drinks, a reusable Railyard cup, a pool pass for another day, and a TIP sticker). Tickets are at Eventbrite.com
• The 24^th Annual Gay Easter Parade: French Quarter; 4:30 p.m. This family friendly parade showcases the fashion and creativity of the LGBTQ+ community. Riders are dressed in Easter and summer suits, tuxedos, and dresses with festive Easter hats. This is one parade you don’t want to miss! The parade begins on Rampart Street in front of Louis Armstrong Park.
• 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 the door.

4/21 – 4/27

• Zurich Classic: TPC Louisiana; 11001 Lapalco Blvd., Avondale, LA; visit website for dates, times and schedule. The Zurich Classic is New Orleans’ premier golf tournament and the only PGA TOUR event in the region at TPC Louisiana in Avondale. The Zurich Classic boasts a rich history, with play dating back to 1938 and past winners including golf greats like Byron Nelson, Jack Nicklaus, Billy Casper, Davis Love III, DavidToms and Vijay Singh. Zurich North America has a special relationship with New Orleans, the host city for the Zurich Classic, and with the Fore!Kids Foundation, which plans and oversees the Zurich Classic and distributes the proceeds to non-profits. Since 2005, when Zurich became title sponsor of the PGA TOUR event, Zurich has stood by the city and its people, from the depths of Hurricane Katrina through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Zurich Classic was the first major sporting event to return to the city after Katrina in 2006. Then, in 2020, when the pandemic forced the cancellation of the tourna-ment, Zurich came through with the charitable funding that a typical year’s tournament would generate — more than $1.5 million. Fore!Kids rapidly adapted to pandemic safety protocols so that it could distribute those funds to nonprofits in the New Orleans area in a time when people needed the support more than ever. zurichgolfclassic.com/

4/22

• NOAGE Membership Meeting & Board Elections: Private Home; 4868 Constance St., New Orleans, LA; 5:30 – 7 p.m. CLICK HERE to RSVP (Required). NOAGE will be hosting their annual general membership meeting and Board election at the home of Jeff Morgan and Jason Waguespack. This event is a great opportunity to socialize with other members, to renew your membership, or to become a new member in good standing. will also be holding an election for the NOAGE board of directors. All are welcome to attend, but only Supporting Members are eligible to vote in the election. You can renew (or start!) your Supporting Membership by making a donation of at least $25 online at noage.kindful.com, or at the event.
• 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.
• Tears & Tassels: An Emo Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Tears & Tassels is your emo cabaret dream—moody burlesque and your fav throwbacks. It was never a phase! Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.

4/23

• Legislate This!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. t’s 2025 and politicians are working harder than ever to deny Americans basic human rights and access to healthcare. Legislate This! is a benefit show featuring burlesque, circus, and drag performers putting our money where our mouth is! All cast, crew, and the venue are donating their time, talents, and space so that a portion of profits from this show can be donated directly to Planned Parenthood. Legislate This! had it’s inaugural show in Austin, Texas in April of 2012. Since then, it has spread across Texas with productions in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin, as well as other areas of the United States including Georgia, California, Ohio, and now NEW ORLEANS! This production is an regular event which brings together various performing arts communities to show their support for Planned Parenthood. Proceeds from Legislate This! are donated directly to that show’s local PP chapter, or occasionally directly to an abortion fund. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door

4/24 – 5/4

• The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival: New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots; 1751 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA; see website for dates, times and schedule. This world renowned festival is held at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, the third oldest racetrack in the country. This music, food and art festival enjoys a mixture of local, national and international artists.  With 13 stages of soul-stirring music—jazz, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, blues, R&B, rock, funk, African, Latin, Caribbean, folk, and much more—the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a singular celebration. The 2025 musical lineup in-cludes Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil’ Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, Santana, John Fogerty, Harry Connick, Jr. Patti LaBelle, My Morning Jack-et, Gladys Knight, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick, Babyface, Diana Krall, The Re-vivalists, Irma Thomas, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and many more. The festival is a cultural feast in which thousands of musicians, cooks and craftspeople welcome attendees annually.  www.nojazzfest.com/

4/24

• Gulf South LGBTQ+ Chamber Meet & Eat Networking Lunch: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen (LPK) Uptown; 615 S. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans LA; 11:30 a.m. Members and guests are invited to join this bi-monthly informal lunch gathering where the focus is on good company, great conversation, and delicious food. So get ready to network and bring your appetite! April’s Meet & Eat host is Louisiana Pizza Kitchen (LPK) Uptown! At Meet & Eat, each person is responsible for their meal. First come, first group will be seated together. Please register so we can provide a headcount with the member restaurant. http://www.gslgbtchamber.org Please note: As these events may be larger groups, some member restaurants may add a service charge/gratuity to each check. Show up, network, and support a Chamber business and have a great time.

4/25 – 4/27

• New Orleans Fairy Tales: Rivertown Theater for Performing Arts; 325 Minor St., Kenner, LA; See link below for times and tickets.  Ricky Graham, who gave you IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Y’ALL, THE BALL AND ALL, and BROADWAY — NEW ORLEANS STYLE has written a new show that’s a local take-off on classic Grimm’s fairy tales. Now we have HANSEL AND GRETNA, LITTLE WOODS RIDING HOOD, SNOW BALL WHITE, and ROUXPUNZEL. This is a fun show for adults and older kids who are Yat-minded! https://www.rivertowntheaters.com/event/graham’s

4/25

• TITTIES AND PITTIES: The Dog House; 2736 Banks Street New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. Our infamous adults only burlesque and drag show! Featuring top local performers and adoptable dogs from Animal Rescue New Orleans. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and 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.
• French Quarter Cabaret April 25th – A Variety Burlesque Experience: Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Scorpio Boys Entertainment has been producing for over 13 years. French Quarter Cabaret is a show that happens every 4th Friday of the month. This is produced by award winning producers: Eros Sea and Poseidon Davenport. We offer a unique cabaret vibe with a burlesque twist. We sing, dance, laugh, and have a gay ole time! This show is a fun carefree way to start your Friday!!! Everyone is welcome and everybody is celebrated. 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.
• 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.  Experience the Venusian Nights in the heart of New Orleans! Join us for a night filled with mesmerizing performances and unforgettable moments. Expect glamour and camp to the umpteenth degree. Indulge in the vibrant atmosphere, as the energy of the crowd merges with the twinkling lights and pulsating music. Let yourself be immersed in the dreamlike ambiance of this one-of-a-kind extravaganza.

4/26

• 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 LGBTQ+ Elders. Please note that you must enter the building through the parking garage, no later than 11:45 a.m.
• Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Get ready for a sensational Friday night delight as Pinky DeVille & friends present “Variete DeVille” – an exquisite showcase of all-star New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Join us for a limited run of unforgettable evenings filled with glamour, entertainment, and captivating artistry. Indulge in the nostalgia of a bygone era as Pinky DeVille and her captivating cast transport you to the enchanting 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. Surrounded by the velvet curtains of The Allways Lounge & Cabaret, you’ll be transported to a world of opulence and allure. The stage comes alive with sultry burlesque routines, toe-tapping cabaret melodies, and a medley of variety acts that will leave you breathless. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.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.
• Too Close To What – A Night of Tate McRae: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to celebrate Tate McRae’s new album at Splash Nightclub. Join us for “Too Close To What,” an unforgettable night filled with all of Tate’s biggest hits. DJ Ruff will be spinning the ultimate tracks, and you won’t want to miss the themed performances by London Manchester, Miss Thing, and Mahogany Campbell.
• KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring a rotating cast of burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Doors 10:00pm, Show 10:30pm. RSVP REQUIRED; NO REFUNDS tickets@missaudacious.com.
• The Jeez Loueez Variety Hour (Burlesque & Cabaret): The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Internationally acclaimed burlesque and cabaret queen, Jeez Loueez, presents her one woman variety hour (with some other people) April 26th and November 7th at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in New Orleans! With dark comedic flare and unabashed sass, Jeez tells tales of love, life, government scams, and stripping in strange places. Through the art of song, dance, and oversharing, she takes you on a journey that is sure to delight, entertain, and inspire you to add her to your will and testament. Special guests include a rotating cast of local drag, burlesque, and comedy superstars. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and the door. 
• Jewels Sparkles RPDR S17: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Get ready for a fabulous night of drag performances, glitter, and sass at Jewels Sparkles RPDR S17 at B-Bob’s! Come join us for a fabulous night at B-Bob’s to witness the sparkle and sass of Jewels Sparkles from RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 17! Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with jaw-dropping performances, killer looks, and fierce lip-sync battles. Don’t miss out on the chance to see this drag superstar shine on stage! Grab your friends, put on your best outfit, and get ready to slay the night away at B-Bob’s. Advance tickets at Eventbrite.com

4/27

• The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra 2025 Rush Party: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans, LA; 1–3 p.m. Ready to make some magic? Join us for The Mystic Krewe of Amon-Ra’s 2025 Rush Party! Bring your friends—or anyone interested in joining our fabulous Krewe—as we gear up for our 61st Anniversary season. We’ll be screening the video from our sensational 60th Ball, so come sip, socialize, and see what we’re all about! See highlights from our 60th Ball video. Meet current members & learn about our upcoming events. Discover what it means to be part of the Krewe of Amon-Ra. Don’t miss your chance to join New Orleans’ hottest Krewe—be part of the tradition, the pageantry, and the party.

4/28

• 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

4/30

• Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m.  You’ve never played Bingo like this before!  Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes, & Strip Tease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with the cheeky sass of Burlesque!  Win prizes every round including a New Orleans Gift Set as well as BURLESQUE ROULETTE: Where YOU choose the song Lefty Strips to! But she’ll only remove ONE item per round, so you’ll have to stick around till the end if you want to see the tassels twirl.