Festively Gay Things To Do: March 19 – 25, 2018
The Spring season has so many things to offer from fundraiser and festivals to drag shows and dance parties. Here are a few if of the festively gay things to do this week.
Monday, March 19, 2018
S.I.N. Night: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis Street; Starting at 9 p.m.
Come drink with Ashlee. Get your SIN card and receive $2.50 canned beer or well drinks and $1.50 draft.
Margarita Mondays: Grand Pre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m.
From 7 p.m. till close enjoy margarita specials with your bartender Michael
Make Up – Improv and Drag: Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 9 – 11 p.m.
Using a special combination of gender deconstruction and audience suggestions, your favorite drag kings / queens / in-betweens serve you that HAUTE, HAWT comedy straight off the top of their wig caps. This monthly improv show features drag numbers chosen by you via their Facebook page. Make Up’s March ensemble includes: Annie Bacterial; Mz. Asa Metric, Fabigail Tchoupitoulas, Danny Girl, Laveau Contraire, Quinn Laroux; Dolly Pardon?; Napoleon Complex. 8 pm doors // 9 pm show // $5 cover
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 8 p.m. – midnight
Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke with the winner gets a $25.00 bar tab.
Country Dance Lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8 p.m.
Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with dancing from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 8:00 p.m.
See the men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Avenue; 8 p.m.
Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is a one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Tuesday, March 20 – Sunday, March 25, 2018
The Phantom of the Opera: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal Street
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera comes to a city near you as part of a brand new North American Tour. This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before.” Tickets for The Phantom of the Opera Cstart at $30 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office (1111 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116),BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (800) 982-2787.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrolton Ave.; 5 p.m.
Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends…
You Better Sing Karaoke; Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 7 p.m.
Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Lafittes in Exile. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 7 p.m.
Wednesdays are Game night with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m.
Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Girl | Crush: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon Street; 9 p.m.
Girl | Crush is bringing you a weekly event for girls who like girls, and their friends! This flavor of CRUSH entitled DTF is exclusive to New Orleans’ #1 Dance Club, Oz and happens every Thursday night.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret; Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10 p.m.
The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia Giavanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; Midnight
Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive
1st PLACE – $100 Cash • 2nd PLACE – $50 Bar tab
Friday, March 23, 2018
Music of Senator Ken: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy live music with Senator Ken playing all your favorites.
Play Girlz: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m.
Drag show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests.
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Lisa Beaumann, anyone can enter – $100 cash prize.
Saturday, March 24, 2018
New Orleans Pride Announcement and Sponsorship Party: Hotel le Marias; 717 Conti Street; 4 – 6 p.m.
Join New Orleans Pride as we unveil all of the details of New Orleans Pride 2018. Grand Marshals: Mark Romig and Rikki Redd; Honorary Grand Marshals: Dustin Woehrmann and Ryan Cochran; Miss Pride: Connie Hung; Mr. Pride: Poseidon S Davenport; Performance by Gia GiaVanni
Announcement of events line-up, entertainers, celebrity grand marshals, parade updates, and more! Limited Edition Pride T-shirts will be available for purchase.
Poker Easter Egg Hunt Pub Crawl: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields; 1:30 p.m.
A fun Easter themed poker run begins at Mags 940 and goes to Cutters and The Phoenix. Come enjoy.
Big Easy Sisters Bingo and Booze: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 6 – 9 p.m.
$20 for unlimited well cocktails/domestic beer and receive a starter pack of BINGO! cards. BINGO! games start at 7 p.m. all hosted by the BIG EASY SISTERS with monies raised going to local charities.
Crescent City Rougaroux Beer Bust: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight
Come on out for a beer and jello-shot filled night! The city’s gay rugby team is hosting this fun-filled event.
Gag Reflex: The Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 11 p.m.
Augmented with a core cast of some of the fiercest talents in the industry and turning duets in to group-ettes, Gag Reflex is surely going to be just as exciting as it was three years ago when it first started. Core Cast includes: Tarah Cards; Siren; Laveau Contraire; Fabigail Tchoupitoulas and NEON Burgundy. The theme this month is Worst Drag. Shows at midnight, $10 Cover.
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 4 – 7 p.m.
Sing along with your favorite songs with Talented piano player Trey Ming.
Music of Vanessa Carr Kennedy; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy songstress Vanessa as she sings some of the tops hits of yesterday and today.
Divas R Us; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m.
This wonderful drag show directed by Monica Sinclaire Kennedy includes a special guests stars.
Sunday, March 25, 2018
Easter Bonnet Workshop Class: Krewe of Armeinius Den; 433 N. Broad Street; 2 – 5 p.m.
Pre-Registering is required to attend this class. Learn how to make an Easter Bonnet like a pro with one of the greatest costume designer and creators, Chad Brickley. Go out in style this year and learn the basics of the art form of costume creation. This single class is comprised of part demonstration and part hands-on plus lots of fun.
This Class includes:
• All Basic Materials Needed for one hat, However, please bring with you any items you want to include in your design such as eggs, baskets, plush animals, flowers, etc.
•On-Site assistance, Chad will there to help you learn to plan, develop, and execute your design.
•Mimosas, the nectar of costume creation and inspiration
This one time class is limited to just 20 people so do not miss your chance to be one of the select few to enjoy this class. Sign up today! Any questions, contact Chad at 504.460.0630 or rqstv@yahoo.com.
Bottomless Mimosa: Cafe Lafittes in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 1 – 4 p.m.
Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
You Better Sing Karaoke; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m.
Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Good Friends Bar. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 5 p.m.
This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Zingo: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m.
Play Bingo with hosts Opal Masters followed by the Barry BareAss Dancer of the Week Contest.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m.
This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean. For tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Pub; 801 Bourbon Street; 6 – 9 p.m.
Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Drink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
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