Under the Gaydar (July 2024 Event Calendar) - Ambush Magazine (2024)

Fireworks are popping all month long with all the fabulous events happening. So let us dive right into summer! Here are just some of the hot events in July to put on your “Gaydar.” If you want your event listed, send me an email at ledgemgp@gmail.com.

Weekly Events

Monday:

* NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA; 6 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 6:00 PM. They start walking promptly at 6:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise.

* Betsy Propane’s Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Cover $20

* LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Mondays are, once again, a DRAG! See your favorite Queens! Sing your favorite songs! GET WEIRD! With a rotating cast of drag hosts.

Tuesday:

* Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table

* George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 – 9 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.

* Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: GrandPre’s; 834 N Rampart St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday at Grandpre’s. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBT community and general public for the last 26 years. Classes are free and start at 8:00PM and open dancing at 9:00pm. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.

* No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friend’s: Good Friend’s Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.

* Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is hosted by Jesse every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.

* Trivia Tuesdays; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 – 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.

* Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.

Wednesday:

* Dance Cardio with NOAGE: Treme Recreation Community Center; 900 N. Villere St.; 6 p.m. Dance Cardio is a low impact dance cardio workout for active adults aging actively, set to high energy hip-hop, rock, R&B, blues and funk.

* Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a co*cktail and Sing – A – Long to some of your all time favorites.

* No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing you heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.

* Drink & Drown: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Drink & Drown every Wednesday from 9pm – Midnight $15 all you can drink; Well single pour liquor drinks and Domestic beers 21+ to enter. Come sing your heart out.

* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.

* Queen’s Karaoke; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Wednesday by Alvin McGee starting at 10 p.m.

Thursday:

* Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose form over 30,000 songs.

* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

* QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together

* Oz Strip Off; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy and hosted by Persana Shoulders. Contestants in this male gogo competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.

* Clay’s Karao Kiki; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 10 p.m. – midnight. Hosted every Thursday by Clay Donadlson starting at 10 p.m.

* So You Think You Can Drag: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile AL; 11 p.m. Winner chosen by audience applause.

Friday:

* Trixie Minx’s Tease the Season Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse, feat. Romy Kaye: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com

* Flamingo Night: The Four Seasons Den & Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Tiffany Alexander hosts a night of crazy fun and games.

* Freaky Fridays: Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. Oz New Orleans is the place to be this Friday and all Fridays as Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror! Join us for this one of a kind variety show spectacular!

* Raw Dog Comedy: Ugly Dog Saloon; 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd.; 8 – 11 p.m.Raw Dog Comedy is a FREE weekly comedy show in the Warehouse District.The open-mic list often features the city’s best comedians, visiting comics, national touring acts & first timers. It’s FREE to attend, but tipping’s highly encouraged (comics gotta eat, too).

* Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the strip tease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)

* Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.

* Flip’n Fridays: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 – 11 p.m. Splash presents Flip’N Fridays! Flip a coin each round to see if you win a gift card equal to the value of that round! Featuring a performance at 10:30 where the queen flips a coin to see what she is performing that number!

* The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jock straps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.

* Dollz with Ballz: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Taze-Ya-Ballz and cast.

* Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GOGOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!

* Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.

Saturday:

* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com

* Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 1 p.m. Just because improv is unscripted, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills, learn new ones, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes. You can have an awesome time while developing…

* Kingz & Corsets: A Sexy Studded Affair: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 8 p.m. Attention: Kings, Queens, and everyone in between! Oz New Orleans is thrilled to announce our newest show under the Oz Entertainment umbrella: Kingz and Corsets! “A Sexy Studded Affair” Starring: Justin Betweener Hosted by: Paris Dee DeLorean. The show will feature weekly special guests.

* JEFF D BIG. GAY. COMEDY.: American Townhouse; 1012 N. Rampart St.; 9 – 10:30 p.m. Nationally touring stand-up comedian and actor Jeff D (Seen on Comedy Central, Hulu, FX) brings the FUNNY to American Townhouse EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT at 9PM. Tickets at door or available at eventbrite.com

* Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo

* Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out the fabulous Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.

Sunday

* Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy delightful Drag performances and a delicious brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com

* Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10-11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.

* Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. A real community church, St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

* Sunday Drag Brunch: Barrilleaux Restaurant; 2000 Burgundy st.; 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a rotating cast and show director. Bottomless mimosas. Call 504-609-6390 for reservations.

* WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of historic Frenchmen St. comes the hottest Drag Show New Orleans has to offer. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie guarantees a welcoming and entertaining experience with some of Nola’s finest Drag Queens. Come enjoy performances of some of the most iconic artists of all time while you start the day with a plate of New Orleans, a drink in hand, and a safe space to have fun and express yourself. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more

* Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.

* Trash Disco; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 4 – 10 p.m. Come dance the night away at one of the best places to end your weekend of fun, Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.

* The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni with Taze Ya Ballz and a special guest each week.

* Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Corner Pocket Emcee III Felicia Phillips and former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal hosts.

* SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.

* Drag Bingeaux; Oz; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with gogo boys. 11 games, no cover.

* The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The troupe that brought you “Talk Nerdy To Me: A Weekly Nerdlesque Revue” is putting on our Sunday best for this new burlesque and variety show. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 7pm. Every week there will be a different show filled with decadent costumes, extravagant aesthetics, and big moods from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com

* Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire and starring…Mercedez L’Oreal, Tiffany Alexander and Miss Love Latonia. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.

* Sunday Confession: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. Hot gogo men on stage, every Sunday night.

* The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans, LA; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.

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7/3

* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes & striptease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of good times blended with the sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round as well as Burlesque Roulette where you choose the song Lefty strips to. But she’ll only remove 1 item per round, so stick around till the end to see the tassels twirl!

7/4 – 7/7

* Essence Festival of Culture: Morial Convention Center and Caesar’s Superdome; Essence Fest celebrates its 30th anniversary with headliners including Janet Jackson, Charlie Wilson, and Birdman & Friends. This multi-day party combines music performances with speakers on gender, race, fashion, culture, and art. The Empowerment Experience spotlights dozens of speakers on topics such as religion, economics, and education. The Essence Expo Experience includes seminars and workshops on a wide range of topics including beauty and style as well as power and finance. For more information, go to .www.essence.com/

7/4

* Krewe of Amon Ra’s 4th of July 2024 Cookout “Wieners, Meat & Buns: Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA.; 12 – 3 p.m. Join Amon Ra July 4th for our Annual Wieners, Meat, and Buns cookout at: $15 Admission (Food Available Until We Run Out). A fundraiser for our 60h Annual Gay Mardi Gras Ball.

* 1st Annual LGBT+ Firecracker Poker Run: Starts at GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 12 p.m. Welcome to the 1st Annual Firecracker Poker Run, where the streets of New Orleans come alive with a twist! Join us at GrandPre’s, grab your crew, don your best white tee and boxers (they’re about to get soaked!), and prepare for a day packed with camaraderie and fun. Your $50 registration not only fuels the excitement but also supports New Orleans Pride! Starting at 12pm sharp from Grand Pres on Rampart, it’s time to dash through the city, collecting cards and competing for Best in Show, Best Junk (get creative!), Most Money Raised, and of course, Best Poker Hand. Trophies and bar tabs await those who conquer the challenges and make a splash. Tickets at eventbrite.com

* GrandPre’s Annual Potato Salad Contest: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA; 2 p.m. For $10, You can taste all the Potato Salads and get hot dogs and baked beans.

* Go Fourth on The River: The French Market District (Moonwalk & Crescent Park); New Orleans, LA; 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Entertainment, food and fireworks. For more info, go to https://www.frenchmarket.org/event/4th-fest/

* Talk Nerdy To Me: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:00 p.m. Are you ready to get Nerdy & Flirty? Doors open at 10:00 PM, show starts at 10:30 PM Tickets are available for purchase at the door or at eventbrite.com

7/5 – 7/7

* Footloose: The Musical: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino; 875 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, MS.; Friday, July 5 2024 | 7:00 PM; Saturday, July 6, 2024 | 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM; Sunday, July 7, 2024 | 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM. Fueled by the title song, “Footloose”, as well as “Let’s Hear It For The Boy” and “Holding Out For A Hero”, this will have audiences dancing & singing in their seats! Tickets at https://beaurivage.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/footloose.html

7/5

* Drunken Spelling Bee: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 6 – 9 p.m. Come test your skills with Drunken Spelling Bee! A fun game to surely get you lit along with getting some prizes!

* CHARMED, I’M SURE!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m. “Charmed, I’m Sure…” is an invocation of the Witch’s Altar through queer cabaret. Hosted by The Spirits of Fate: Tsarina Hellfire, MoonBear & Bimbo Yaga with music from SW33T and featuring performances from a rotating coven of witches. As much ceremony as performance art. A final note, each performance will center a community altar; feel free to draw upon the magic raised during our performances. You can bring offerings and petitions to place on the altar, we will be burning the petitions and taking offerings to the crossroads after each performance in support of our community magic. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door

* Black Girl Giggles Comedy Fest Friday Night Showcase: Hi-Ho Lounge; 2241 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA.; 7 p.m. Join us for a night of comedy featuring some of the funniest Black women in the industry. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door.

* Sorry We’re Singing: Musical Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Unwritten Songs. Unscripted Comedy. Unexpected Fun. Sorry We’re Singing features singers and improvisers who create an entire musical in the moment, with unique characters, compelling plot, and brand new songs.

* 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.

* Freedom Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Let freedom ring at Splash Nightclub’s Freedom Dance Party! Don your red, white & blue attire and join the celebration of independence on the capital city’s most sizzling dance floor! Groove to your favorite dance anthems spun by DJ Affiliated, and be mesmerized by drag performances from Kozmik, Sonika Boom, & Kitty Woods!

* Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Showgirls perform in gorgeous gowns, then strip it all away in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dancer in one wild experience. Doors 10pm, Show 10:30pm. Prettieboi.com for tickets or eventbrite.com

* Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. July 5th Oddities Show hosted by Anita Razr, featuring Tara Hole Royale and Scarlett A Black! Showtime 10:30! Only at George’s Place!

* New Queens on the Block: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. New Queens on the Block – Show Night Show time @ 11:30pm, No Cover Charge. Hosted by: Nicole Dubois. Performances by: Aetheria ~ Romeo Dio ~ Angel. Music by: DJ T-Shay

7/6

* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Artisan Cafe; 2517 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; Showtimes at 11 a,m. Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch, hosted by Vanessa Carr, returns! Join us for the finest drag entertainment around and an amazing brunch menu! Tickets may be found on eventbrite or by calling 504-510-4340.

* RWB Fourth of July Weekend Party: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 6 p.m. Come party in your Red White and Blue!

* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

* Joie des Femmes Improv Comedy: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street; 7:30 p.m. The femme performers of Big Couch are spreading joy through imaginative improv comedy! They’ll take the stage without a script and create everything from nothing. You’ll discover their worlds and characters as they do. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com

* The New Orleans High Society Hour!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.NOLA ; 8 p.m. A night of live jazz featuring New Orleans High Society, with vocals and burlesque by Angie Z and a rotating cast of her intoxicating friends. Tickets at eventbrite.com and door.

* Queer Dance Party: 12 Mile Limit; 500 S. Telemachus St., New Orleans, LA; 9 p.m. queer dance party at twelve mile limit! DJ set by warm advice! $5 twelve mile limit co*cktail special! No cover!

* Tropical Paradise: A Southern Decadence Fundraiser: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.;, New Orleans, LA; 8 – 10 p.m. Vanessa Carr Kennedy leads an all star cast for this SD52 fundraiser.

* Rave, White and Glow Party: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10 p.m. The annual GLOW Rave party to celebrate Patrick’s Birthday! You are encouraged to wear white or Glow attire! There will be a body painting station, complimentary glow accessories, a Fabulous Drag show at 10 pm, then DANCE the night away with DJVJ Tay!

* Comic Strip: An Evening of Comedy and Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Join us for a night of laughter and seduction, the final evening show of the 2024 Black Girl Giggles Comedy Festival! Be entertained by comedians and burlesque performers. Our lineup includes both seasoned veterans and up-and-coming stars. Hosted by Geneva Joy. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door

* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.

* Spin That Wheel: A Burlesque Improvapalooza!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by burlesque combined with improv! Prepare to witness our burlesque performers take the stage with their fierce energy and mesmerizing moves. Our performers will create spontaneous acts on the spot, adding an element of unpredictability. Props & songs are picked by our Wheel spun by you! Tickets are at eventbrite.com

7/7

* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

* Chosen Family Photo Shoot SD52 Fundraiser: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 12 – 3 p.m. Hope to see Olive YOU on July 7th at the Golden Lantern for the Chosen Family Photoshoot with Olive Us, Bloom Photography, and Southern Decadence 52!

7/8

* Little Miss Christmas in July – Drag Murder Mystery: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m. A night of festive fun as we celebrate Christmas in July with an evening filled with drag queens, mystery, and murder. Watch as our performers while you try to solve the mystery of whodunit.

* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.

7/9

* Power Breakfast with the LGBTQ+ Chamber: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 2309 North Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA.; 8 – 9:15 a.m. We are grateful to Chef Ron for hosting us for this event, which features a buffet-style breakfast menu. The cost will be $15 per person.

7/10

* Whodunit!? A Draglesque Murder Mystery Where You get to choose WHO DUN IT?: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m. This murder-mystery cabaret show is interactive dinner theater where each month a new cast of characters has to convince the audience that they are the murderer. GA is $20, GA+ is $30, which includes a plate, VIP is $35, which includes a plate and front row seating. Email peachykingdrag@gmail.com or eventbrite.com

* Rhinestone Cowpoke – Queer Line Dance Night: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 9 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com Strap on your boots, crack open a cold one, and don your best glitter ‘stache for a hoedown throwdown with your instructor, Jeez Loueez, at Rhinestone Cowpoke queer line dancing night! Enjoy a guided lesson of basic two-step, the cowbabe cha cha, honkey tonk hustle, and more. Partner not required!

7/11

* Everything is Coming Up Rose: BK Historic House & Gardens; 1113 Charters St., New Orleans, LA. 5:30 p.m. Join us for an international tour of Rosés featuring wines from France, Austria, Chile, & Italy and food pairing by Glen Hogh, Chef/Owner of Vega Catering. Tickets at https://www.bkhouse.org/programs/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Fmcd5zoN0E-9EnSJU13kOb2zHIM_zuBR7px1kpSa97yjK2xyuKAoxg00_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

* Brainy Burlesque! A Trivia Night!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Each month we present a different trivia theme, with burlesque performances between rounds, and a featured burlesque performer closing out the show! Prizes at the end of each round! Teams may not exceed 6 people (exceptions can be made)

* Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. Lubed up bodies enter the ring but only one will win. This tournament is a judgment free zone filled with sexy fights and entertainment including but not limited to drag and burlesque throughout. 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

7/12 – 7/14

* Running of the Bulls: Venues around New Orleans; The New Orleans version of the Running of the Bulls is as dramatic as the one taking place in Pamplona, Spain and real bulls have been replaced by the Big Easy Rollergirls adorned in horns and plastic bats. This year has a full slate of events including Txupinazo, Running of the Bulls, and El Pobre de Mi all at an iconic location, Gallier Hall, once the home of New Orleans’ City Hall! For more information, go to www.nolabulls.com/

7/12

* Drunken Spelling Bee: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 6 – 9 p.m. Come test your skills with Drunken Spelling Bee! A fun game to surely get you lit along with getting some prizes!

* Greetings from Queer Mountain Storytelling Show – Ep. 85 Generations!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 7 – 8:30 p.m. Our July theme is generations, which connects us to our past, present, and future. Our lineup of queer storytellers will share personal narratives that delve into the lives of our ancestors, the wisdom of generations before us, and the legacies we are creating today. Doors at 6:30, show at 7 pm. Hosted by Amanda G. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. We accept cash or Venmo (@GFQMNOLA). Email amandagcomedy@gmail.com with any questions!

* Decadence Gets Dirty: New Orleans Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10 p.m. Come join the Crescent City Rougaroux, our amazing rugby team, challenging some incredible queens to duets themed to each of the seven deadly sins on the Phoenix stage.

* 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

* Blackout – Flashlight Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge;, LA 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Immerse yourself in the ultimate Black Out Dance Party experience. With complimentary flashlight in hand you’re all set to dance till dawn to the tunes spun by DJ Ruff! Get ready for performances from Mahogany Campbell, Inferna Icon, & Sa’Riyah Foxx Alexander.

* Psychedelic Speakeasy; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. – midnight. An evening of burlesque and performance art filled with 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

7/13

* 9th Annual Frida Fest: Mockingbird Cafe; 110 S. 2nd St., Bay St. Louis. 8 a.m. The 9th Annual Frida Fest in Old Town Bay St. Louis celebrates the life & art of Frida Kahlo. Mockingbird Cafe will donate the proceeds from the Frida look-alike contest to fund a scholarship for four artists of color to attend Arts’s Hanco*ck Co. Schedule, Frida 5Kahlo Run 8am, Bay Paint Out at 220 Main; 10:00am – 5:00pm, Dodie Connor resin art demo at 220 Main; 10:00 – 11:30am, Braids & Makeup by Connie Bourgeois at Second St. Salon; 1pm-4pm, Special Frida food & drink menu at Mockingbird Cafe; 3pm-9pm, Frida Look-Alike packet pick up on the left side porch; 4-6pm, Andrew Switzer live Frida painting at Mockingbird Cafe; 5pm-till, DJ Doug Funnie providing the tunes; 5pm-till, Frida Look-Alike participants line up; 6:30pm, Frida Look-Alike Contest for women, men, children & pets! Visit our website to sign up or register in person the day of the event until 6pm. Tickets are required only to participate in the Look-Alike Contest & the Frida 5Kahlo Run. Frida Fest is FREE to attend!

* NOAGE Coffee; Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders.

* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Kajun’s Karaoke Bar; 2256 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; Showtimes at 11 a,m. You’ll be treated to a brunch buffet accompanied by drag entertainment. Hosted by Vanessa Carr! Tickets at eventbrite.com

* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390

* Charity Bingo Night: Gabby’s Country & Western Bar; 2021 Paris Road, Chalmette, LA; 7 p.m. The Krewe Of Dolly focuses on children’s literacy in New Orleans. 1 card for 6 rounds – $15 2 cards for 6 rounds- $25 3 cards for 6 rounds – $30 Raffle tickets available for purchase. Payment option: cash, credit card, venmo or cashapp. Cards sold at door. Best dressed Dolly gift

* Lieder & Lingerie: Opera Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 7 p.m.Lieder and Lingerie is an opera burlesque show featuring a rotating cast of opera singers, burlesque performers, and live musicians. Tickets at eventuate.com and door.

* Cheers! An Improvised Comedy Celebration: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 7:30 p.m.This improvised comedy show takes inspiration from the awesome things that have happened to anyone that comes to the show. We’ll take whatever anyone wants to celebrate and improvise the ever-lovin’ heck out of it. Tickets are $10 in advance via Eventbrite and at the door.

* Diamonds & Rhinestones Drag Show: The Four Seasons Den and Patio Bar; 1229 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, LA; 8 p.m. Diamonds & Rhinestones drag show features legends of drag and up & coming entertainers. This week will showcase our Diamonds, Tiffany Alexander & Aubrey Synclaire, and our Rhinestones, D’Vious and Destiny Sterling. $10 Cover at the door includes your first co*cktail.

* Country Dance: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 8 – 11 p.m. Join us as we celebrate pride month 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.

* 2024 New Orleans Beatles Fest: Jefferson Performing Arts Center; 6400 Airline Hwy.; 8 p.m. The New Orleans Beatles Festival is a concert celebration of The Beatles by local, regional, and national performers. The 2024 Festival will highlight the 60th Anniversary of the film A Hard Day’s Night with a performance of the entire album along with a set of Beatles songs from throughout their entire career. Tickets at https://www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/new-orleans-beatles-fest-1

* At The Top: A Collaborative Comedy Competition: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 9 p.m. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com 8 Comics! 3 Rounds! 1 Crown! Experience your favorite standup comics working together, live & video sketch comedy, and the sweetest honey roast you’ve ever tasted! Doors open at 8:30 pm, and the show starts at 9:00 pm.

* Dominique Returns to Androgyny: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 9 p.m. Houma LGBT+ Pride Group presents Dominique Delorean and Friends!

* 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.

* Brat Party: A Night of Charli XCX: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge;, LA 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Splash is celebrating the music of Charli XCX! Brat Party! Featuring Charlie’s biggest anthems mixed in by DJ Ruff! Featuring mega mix performances of Charli’s biggest hits by London Manchester, Kozmik, & Jojo!

* Le Vampyre Cabaret: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. A campy and macabre theater show! $40 per person or $50 each for front row seating. Burlesque, Live Music, & Story Time! For Tickets Email salonrougeallways@gmail.com or go to eventbrite.com

* Flocktail Party: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 10:30 p.m. cover is $10. Emcee is Nicole DuBois with a bevy of special guests performing at this Southern Decadence Fundraiser.

* GottMik RPDR AS9 at B-Bob’s: B-Bob’s; 213 Conti St., Mobile, AL; 10:30 p.m. Come join us at B-Bob’s for the one and only GottMik from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 9! Meet and Greet at 10:30 pm! Performance at 11:30 pm! Tickets available on eventbrite.com

7/14

* Running of the Bulls Big Easy Roller Derby Mash-Up: Big Easy Roller Derby Warehouse; 3632 Desire Pkwy, New Orleans; 10 a.m. What better way to close out Running of the Bulls weekend than with a little friendly mash up! Ditch your bats, ice your joints, and join us the day after the Bull Run at the Big Easy Roller Derby Warehouse for some derby mashup magic! There will be a $10 suggested donation at the door. We will have snacks and drinks available for purchase. After party at Hi-Ho Lounge! (They’re opening early just for us!) 2239 St Claude Ave, New Orleans

* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390

* Kristin Diable & the City: BK Historic House & Gardens; 1113 Charters St., New Orleans. 5:30 p.m. Join us for an evening with songwriter and artist Kristin Diable! Come hear the music that NPR says “rolls in like a summer storm and blooms like a Southern magnolia.” Tickets at https://www.bkhouse.org/programs/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Fmcd5zoN0E-9EnSJU13kOb2zHIM_zuBR7px1kpSa97yjK2xyuKAoxg00_aem_ZmFrZWR1bW15MTZieXRlcw

* Rocky Horror Striptease Show The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. Rocky Horror Striptease Show brings you the cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair! We have prop bags for audience participation and play the movie on the theater screen while we act it out on stage and throughout the audience. Our cast is made up of rotating members who are all performers, theater geeks, burlesque dancers, drag kings, drag queens, strippers & queer folks Tickets are on eventbrite.com or at door.

7/16

* 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!

* New Orleans Queer Film Night April 2024: Cafe Istanbul; 2372 Saint Claude Avenue #Room 252 New Orleans; 7 – 9:30 p.m. The 3-hour program includes short films followed by July’s feature presentation, Party Monster. The bar will be open so come in, grab a drink, and enjoy. Short films include old classics, cut-ups, animations, and new films.Tickets at eventbrite or at the door.

* Sundown Striptease: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. This show puts a queer twist on the macabre and all things that go on after dark. Devilish themes play into your darkest fantasies and fears! Burlesque, Sideshow, Live musical talents, Drag, Standup comedy, Aerial Arts and more! Tickets at eventbrite.com and door

7/17

* Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Chock full of fun facts, bad jokes & striptease. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of good times blended with the sass of Burlesque! Win prizes every round as well as Burlesque Roulette where you choose the song Lefty strips to. But she’ll only remove 1 item per round, so stick around till the end to see the tassels twirl!

* NOAGE Potluck: St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; 6:30 – 8 p.m. Come to eat and make new friends at this potluck dinner for the community. Fully-vaccinated adults of all ages welcome. If you are able, please bring a dish (main dishes, meats, sides, soups, salads or vegan/vegetarian dishes, desserts, etc.). Please also consider bringing non-perishable food items for St. Anna’s Food Pantry. The event is in the back of St. Anna’s Parish House (the building to the right of the church itself, located at the corner of Esplanade Ave. and Marais St.) Please enter from the back door; the front door remains locked at all times. The back door is accessible from the Marais St. side of the building, by the parking lot. It’s the door with the wheelchair accessible ramp. Note: This event is intended for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

* Hot Dog Drag Bingo: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8-11 p.m. Hosted by Eureeka Starfish and Bartender Brien! No cover, get a card and play for weird and maybe fancy cheap prizes! Cece’s Divine Hot Dogs will be popping up and selling wieners

7/18 – 7/28

* A Streetcar Named Desire: Marigny Opera House: 721 S. Ferdinand St., New Orleans; Check website for dates and times. The Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans presents A Streetcar Named Desire, Tennessee Williams’ Pulitzer Prize-winning drama. Tickets: www.twtheatrenola.com

7/18

* PokéDrag! A Pokemon Drag Battle Royale!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. Come dressed as your favorite Pokémon and get “caught” by one of our PokéDrag Trainers! Pokemon will compete in three categories: A Lipsync Battle Royale, PokéFashion, and PokéKnowledge! The winning Pokémon and their trainers will receive Pokémon themed prize packages! Tickets at door and eventbrite.com

* JuJu & Odd Corey’s Big Damn Show!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA; 10:30 p.m. JuJu & Odd Corey’s adult spin on family entertainment presents guest performers & unique acts ranging from live music, burlesque, and traditional sideshow stunts to drag,and circus acts. Tickets at eventbrite.com or at door

7/19

* Drunken Spelling Bee: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 6 – 9 p.m. Come test your skills with Drunken Spelling Bee! A fun game to surely get you lit along with getting some prizes!

* Teddy Bareback presents Bearlesque – Southern Decadence Fundraiser XLVIII: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Come tip the THICC at Bearlesque! This is our second fundraiser to help raise funds for one of the biggest parties in the world. Please join Teddy, Bella Blue, Jimmy Gale, Trombone Squirty, Jason Sanders, Athena Jewelle and the SD Team at GrandPre’s. Doors at 8am ($10 suggested donation), 9pm Show.

* 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.

* Pimps & Hoes Ball: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get ready to drop it low at Splash Nightclubs Pimps & Hoes Ball! A night of hip hop dance hits with DJ SQRD, with performances by Nakita London, Connie Hung, & Analytika.

* Burning Hell Burlesque – Rock & Roll Burlesque Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10 p.m. A night of rock & roll cabaret from some of New Orleans burlesque’s hottest entertainers plus guest stars. $20 General Admission (unreserved seating) $25 Lounge Seating (reserved raised lounge seating at back of theater) $30 VIP includes guaranteed table seating and goodie bag. Tickets available at door and eventbrite.com.

* Venusian Nights: A Drag & Burlesque Spectacle: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. Glamor, camp, twinkling lights and pulsating music.

* Oddities: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. July 19th Oddities Show hosted by Anita Razr, featuring Miss George’s Place 23/National Showgirl 2023: Mahogany Campbell and Miss Magic City Comedy Queen 2024/MX Nashville Pride 2024: Rita Room! Showtime 10:30! Only at George’s Place!

7/20

* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

* Hard Heat: An Armeinius and Pump Production; Toulouse Theatre; 615 Toulouse St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Summer Ball meets Erotic Cabaret at this Armeinius PÜMP collaboration! WERK IT OUT on the dance floor to the vinyl selections of Detroit’s DJ ANOTHONY JASPER from 9pm- 2am. XXXTREMELY HAWT STAGE SHOW at 11pm STARRING JACKIE TROUBLE, TROMBONE SQUIRTY, SISSY LATRINE, OTTO VON BLOTTO, FATSY CLINE and VENUS EFFECT. Dress: Nail the Looq with Ur most decadent and creative construction HARD work wear. Clothing optional on dance floor. This is a safe inclusive queer space for all bodies. Tickets at the door and https://wl.seetickets.us/event/hard-heat/606587?afflky=ToulouseTheatre&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2CS_rQ5qCQbV-KlRVH086nik6RkgQWbeozutFZdFOrTFr7hsSk4LSHwjc_aem_GJejsx61okxfARDsZ1GmYA

* Get Your Game On! DJ Explosive: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 9 p.m. Come out in your Jersey to Party with No Cover! Great Music, Drink Specials, and Ladies get a Special Surprise when Arrive! No Jersey $5 Cover!

* It’s Showtime on Rampart Street; GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 10 p.m. – midnight. “ITS SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST” with an all NEW Show with Moanalot Fontaine, Sheeya Mann, Sable Starr and special guests.

7/21 – 7/26

* Tales of the co*cktail: Venues around New Orleans; The theme of the conference is “Inspire.” Throughout the week, attendees experience a variety of activities from tastings and workshops to seminars, competitions, and networking opportunities. For more information, go to www.talesoftheco*cktail.org/

7/21

* Pit N Peel Seafood Buffet Pride Drag Brunch: Pit N Peel Barbecue & Seafood; 2101 Government St., Baton Rouge, LA; 12 – 3 p.m. Queens of Louisiana will be bringing you entertainment and a seafood buffet. Prices – $25 reservation gets you in the door and covers your seafood buffet. BYOB!! Brunch is 12 to 1:00. Showtime 1pm. Kandye Cayne hosts, Jacquelyn Cayne co-hosts. Performances by TayTay Love Bonet and Mahogany Campbell. Taking reservations now, through Venmo and Cashapp. https://venmo.com/u/Heather-Prudhomme-3

* Order of Dionysus Monarch Announcement Party: Just Us Lounge; 906 Division SZt., Biloxi, MS; 4 p.m. Come out and see who the 2024/2025 Monarchs will be and what the theme will be . Fun starts at 4 shows at 5 . There will be a $10 cover at the door.

* Worship: A Burlesque Experience in Chapel Club: Hotel Saint Vincent; 1507 Magazine Street New Orleans; 7 p.m. An intimate and immersive show with featured performances full of mischief, surprise, and decadent delight. Doors at 7 p.m. Show starts promptly at 8 p.m. We ask guests to please respect performance timing and settle in early. Limited $25 general admission tickets are available; general admission tickets do not include food, beverages, or table seating. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at the door.

7/22

* Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Enjoy Naked Karaoke with Kip Kendal & Trey Bien. Come sign & Strip (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10.

7/24

* Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs: Big Couch; 1045 Desire Street New Orleans; 8 p.m. Big Couch has asked some of its favorite improvisers to partner up in this unscripted comedy show. Two pairs will perform long-form improv comedy separately, and then mash-up for a double duo. Tickets at door and eventbrite.com

7/25

* Christmas in July Drag Bingo hosted by Princesse Stephanie: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans. The Local skan*s, in conjunction with the current Southern Decadence Grand Marshals, host a fundraiser to benefit our Krewe and Southern Decadence. Performances by Princesse Stephaney and the skan*ettes, Vanessa Carr Kennedy, and others. Bingo is $5 per card. No cash prizes. All profits will be split equally between the Local skan*s and the Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Parade.

7/26

* Drunken Spelling Bee: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 6 – 9 p.m. Come test your skills with Drunken Spelling Bee! A fun game to surely get you lit along with getting some prizes!

* Ooh La La! A Sexy Sultry Drag Variety Show (A Southern Decadence 52 Fundraiser): The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Come join us for a night of entertainment at The Twilight Room! Be dazzled by our performers with a show filled with sultry glamor, sexy fun, and plenty of sass. Proceeds from this event will be donated to Southern Decadence 52. Tickets at the door and eventbrite.com

* Bikini Bottom Dance Party: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge, LA; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Get ready to party at Splash 20K Leagues Under the Sea at the Bikini Bottom Dance Party! A night celebrating the culture of SpongeBob SquarePants with the beats of DJ Ruff, and performances by Miss Thing B. Savage, Puss C. Savage, & Zia Lush.

* Gagorama: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. Tickets at eventbrite.com and at door. Gagorama features New Orleans drag and burlesque artists. Trash drag next to immaculate queens next to sexy burlesque. All hosted by the talented and disgusting Sissy Latrine!

7/27

* NOAGE Virtual Coffee Talk: Virtual; 10:30AM. Virtual Coffee Talk (On Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/971171285)

* Mama Honey’s Drag Brunch; Kajun’s Karaoke Bar; 2256 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; Showtimes at 11 a,m. Drag Brunch like you’ve never seen it before! You’ll be treated to an amazing brunch buffet accompanied by drag entertainment. Hosted by Vanessa Carr! Tickets at eventbrite.com

* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390!

* The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Join Madam Lola van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.

* Secrets of the Sea Tropicana: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. Secrets of the Sea is an interactive show with award-winning performers, and an all around fun time! Performances by Vivacious Miss Audacious, Midnite Ryder, Poseidon Davenport, Eros Sea. Celebrate your special occasions with some of the best male performances in the south!

* Bambi & Friends: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 9 p.m. Come Celebrate with Bambi as she prepares for retirement. Presented by Houma LGBT+ Pride Group.

* Crescent City Leathermen Social: Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with the Crescent City Leathermen at their monthly social! Join them for drink specials on the back patio from 9pm – midnight.

* Mystic Krewe of Apollo’s Turnabout: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA; 10:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit Apollo Aids-Crisis & Scholarships Fund

* NOLA Takeover Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11: 30 p.m. Nola Takeover – Show Night $10 Cover Charge Showtime @ Midnight Performances by: Connie ~ Gia ~ Mercedez ~ Taze Ya

7/28

* Tasting Room Presents: Drag Brunch with Coca Mesa: Tasting Room; 1906 Magazine St.; Noon – 3 p.m. Tickets to the show are $35 PER PERSON & do not include food, drink, tax, or gratuity. Food & Drink A La Carte. For multiple guests at your table, please purchase tickets together. For parties 6 or more, please email Info@ttrneworleans.com at 504-766-6390!

7/29

* Lunchbox Comedy Presents Tanyalee Davis Live: A Bar Houma; 7181 W. Main St., Houma, LA.; 7 p.m. Come see award-winning, stand-up comedian Tanyalee Davis and her wild friends on the only stop in Houma for her #unstoppableme tour! Tickets are available for purchase!!!! Checkout our online ticket store! https://myclicktickets.com/product_view/S77D44YBDQ6A1/38

* KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag & Variety with a BANG!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Vivacious Miss Audacious presents: KAPOW: Burlesque, Drag, Variety with a BANG! 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

7/30

* NOAGE Book Club: New Orleans Pride Center: 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans; 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Boys, Beasts & Men by Sam J. Miller is the book this month. Adults of all ages welcome! “In Nebula Award-winning author Sam J. Miller’s devastating debut short-fiction collection, queer infatuation, inevitable heartbreak, and brutal revenge seamlessly intertwine. Whether innocent, guilty, or not even human, the boys, beasts, and men roaming through Miller’s gorgeously crafted worlds can destroy readers, yet leave them wanting more.”

7/31

* Two Beer Queers: McClains Pizzeria; 115 Gerard St., Mandeville, LA; 7 p.m. Come hangout and grab a drink with your QNS friends at McClains Pizzeria! We’ll be downstairs under the restaurant. Kids are welcome. Dogs are welcome. This venue is wheelchair accessible.