Top Festively Gay Things to Do This Week (December 14 – 20, 2015)

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The holidays are in full swing here in NOLA, so don your gay apparel and enjoy some festively gay things to do this week.

 

satyricom

 

#1. Monday, December 14, 2015

Join the Mystic Krewe of Satyricon in NOCCA’s Lupin Hall (2800 Chartres Street) for a Performance and Party with Broadway Star Michael Cerveris and Seth Rudetsky. The Broadway at NOCCA series returns to New Orleans with a one-night-only performance by singer, guitarist, actor, and part-time New Orleanian Michael Cerveris. He’s won two Tony Awards to date — one for his performance in Stephen Sondheim’s Assassins, the other for one of the hottest tickets on Broadway right now, Fun Home. He’s also starred in Sweeney Todd, Passion, Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Who’s Tommy, and countless others.

Michael chats with SiriusXM radio star/Broadway know-it-all Seth Rudetsky. You’ll hear Michael talk about his life in show business, share a bit of backstage gossip, and perform some of his favorite songs. Afterward, you’re invited to join the Michael, Seth, and the Krewe for a reception at a private home! The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $125 (includes an after party with Michael and Seth at a private home). Reserve yours by calling 504-723-8964.

 

dinner

 

#2. Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Join The Country Club (634 Louisa St.) for their SPECIAL HOLIDAY EDITION of DRAG DINNER! Joining hostess Nicole Lynn Foxx is special guests Wednesday Bonet Iman, Madonnathan and Neon Burgundy. Emceed by the fabulous Persana Shoulders and also featuring $10 BOTTOMLESS red or white house wine. To make your dinner reservation, call (504) 945-0742.

 

700

 

#3. Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Join the 700 Club (700 Burgundy Street) at their annual turnabout/holiday party starting at on benefiting CASA New Orleans. The event is form 7 – 10 p.m. With a $30 donation at the door you receive unlimited domestic beer and well drinks. With a $50 donation you receive unlimited Imports and premium drinks. Drag performances for entertainment, plus raffles, will be happening throughout the evening. Some raffle items include Selena Gomez tickets, Kinky Boot tickets, Apple Watch Sport, and more!   Enjoy a fun night of fun and shenanigans, and of course, to raise money for a great cause!

 

 

toddy

 

#4. Thursday, December 17, 2015

Tales of the Toddy® is already the most spirited party of the season takes place from 6:30 – 9 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency (601 Loyola Ave.). This year, they are bringing even more holiday cheer with their 10 year anniversary with the Hot Toddy Package. This special ticket package gives you early access to the event so you can sample your favorite cocktails before the party even begins. And since it’s the season of giving, they’ll also give you complimentary parking and a special limited-edition gift to remember the 10th Anniversary Tales of the Toddy®. For more information or tickets, go to www.talesofthecocktail.com.

 

novac

 

#5. Thursday, December 17, 2015

Join the New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) and Shotgun Cinema for their Big Holiday Hootenanny. The French Quarter Film House (807 Esplanade Ave.) is the fabulous spot for the party which is from 7 – 9 p.m. There will be beer by New Belgium Brewing, live spinning from Euclid Records, and many more treats! Mark your calendars and come in your best sequins (or ugly holiday sweaters)!

NOVAC meets the needs of the burgeoning film industry and independent film community. NOVAC offers educational seminars, panels and workforce training, affordable equipment rental as well as broadcast-quality production services to nonprofits and other organizations and businesses through our Virtuous Video Program. Now in our 43rd year, today NOVAC is the longest continuously operating media-arts nonprofit in the South Eastern United States.

 

passion

 

#6. Friday, December 18, 2915

Johnny Passion is proud to present her monthly LaFamilia Variety Show entitled “That’s Showbiz” at the Four Seasons Bar (3229 N. Causeway Blvd.). The show stars host Johnny Passion, Mercedes E. L’Oreal, Monique Michaels and Nicole Lynn Foxx with a spotlight by Trixie LaCroche. Showtime is 10 p.m. and there is NO cover!

 

 

chorus

 

#7. Friday and Saturday, December 18 & 19, 2015

New Orleans Gay Men’s Chorus (NOGMC) takes to the stage once again for their annual Christmas concert Sounds of the Season. Come and hear the Chorus sing out traditional Christmas carols, all-time favorite tunes and maybe a twist or two. NOGMC’s music will fill your heart with peace and joy! They will also be collecting food for Food for Friends in New Orleans and for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank in Baton Rouge. Please bring non-perishable items to donate. Sounds of the Season will be performed in New Orleans on Friday, December 18, 2015 at the UNO Performing Arts Center Recital Hall and in Baton Rouge on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Unitarian Church of Baton Rouge, 8470 Goodwood Boulevard. Both shows begin at 7:30pm. Tickets are available online in advance for $18 or at the door for $20. For more information or tickets, go to www.nogmc.com.

 

tulane

 

#8. Saturday, December 19, 2015

Over the holidays yet? Come join Kitty D’ Litter, Kayla Starr and special guest Puddin Tain for “The Holidays are such a Drag Show” at the Tulane Avenue Bar (3813 Tulane Avenue). There will be some non-Christmas drag shenanigans starting at 9 p.m. There is a $5 cover. Come hungry as the kitchen is now open during the show!

 

Tony Leggio

Tony Leggio

Tony Leggio is a born and raised New Orleanian. He has over 20 years of event management experience having produced over 5,000 events locally and nationally. Tony has received numerous awards for his outstanding achievements in the hospitality industry. Besides his professional career, Anthony has played an active role in the community.He has served Event Chair of Art Against AIDS for the No/Aids Task Force for the past ten years and was honored as Humanitarian of the Year in 2010 by the organization. He is also a freelance writer who has written for USA Today, as well as several local publications.He also writes a column regularly In Ambush Magazine, plus is part of Gambit’s Big Easy Theatre Committee.Tony is a social butterfly of New Orleans that not only knows how to put on a great event but also knows how to enjoy one.
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