Festively Gay Things To Do (February 22 – 28, 2016)

Even though Valentine’s Day has come and gone, there are still plenty of sweet things to do in NOLA in February. Here are just a few Festively Gay Things To Do!

#1. Monday, February 22, 2016

Why not have a KIKI this Monday! Now you can catch some of your favorite queens (even a few new ones) at Big Mama’s Lounge in the House of Blues New Orleans (229 Decatur St.) for a good, old-fashioned DRAG SHOW.  Special guests joining hostess Nicole Lynn Foxx include Mercedes E. L’Oreal and Latonia Dupree Black.  Showtime is at 7 p.m. with no cover.  For more info, visit houseofblues.com or contact (504) 310-4999.

#2. Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Join The Country Club (634 Louisa St.) for DRAG DINNER starring your host Nicole Lynn Foxx, emcee Persana Shoulders, TAZ-YA BALLZ and Karli LaCorre!  The dinner also features $10 BOTTOMLESS red or white house wine.  The show starts at 7 p.m.  To make your dinner reservation, call (504) 945-0742.

#3. Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Brandon Green & Louisiana USofA Pageants present the last city preliminary of the 2016 year. Come enjoy a great night of pageantry at Mag’s 940 (940 Elysian Fields Ave.) with special Guest Emcees from the Big Easy Sisters, Sister Eileen Eulick and Sister Gloree Bea Divine! Entertainment will include Maya McNeil, Miss Gay Louisiana UsofA and Dominique Delorean, Miss Gay Four Seasons, as well as other prelim winners and special guests.  The cover is $8. The cover gets entry and raffle for a Dinner at Louisiana Bistro valued at $200.  Contestants Registration at 4:30-5pm with the pageant starting at 8 p.m.

#4. Wednesday, February 24, 2016

New Orleans Magazine celebrates its 50^th birthday as well at their annual Tops of the Town: A Celebration of the Top People and Places in Town.  Don your poodle skirt or pompadour and come celebrate 50 years of New Orleans Magazine AND the Tops of the Town as selected by our readers. Whether you’re fanatical about Frank, mesmerized by Marilyn or enamored with Elvis, our ‘50s-themed bash will be the hippest kick this year!  This year’s event takes place at Generation’s Hall (310 Andrew Higgins, New Orleans) from 7 – 10 p.m. Tickets are $50 in advance & $75 at the door.  Entertainment includes the Yat Pack, Robin Barnes and The Jailhouse Rockers.  For tickets go to http://www.eventbrite.com/o/renaissance-publishing-llc-6147351333.

#5. Friday, February 26, 2016

Come on out and have some fun great food and cocktails with an amazing show at the Fiorella’s café (1136 Decatur Street) starting at 9 p.m. Cover for 18-20 is 10$ and for 21-up 5$.  The show stars Jessica D. Delorean, Paris Dumar, Jaide Delorean, Jack Inman, Lefty Lucy and Alexis Daniels.

#6. Saturday, February 27, 2016

SweetArts 2016 is a prelude to the Contemporary Arts Center’s 40th anniversary season. The event pays homage to the art, culture, and energy of the decade in which the CAC was founded—the 1970’s.  Get your tickets now to this incredible event.  Here is the schedule:

6:30pm–8pm SweetArts Patron Party – Champagne bar provided by Grand Krewe, 70s inspired cuisine by Palate New Orleans, A toast to our 2016 SweetArts Honorees and VIP Patron Lounge open throughout the evening

8pm–11pm SweetArts Main Event – Disco Throwback with Anaïs St. John Join one of our city’s premiere jazz vocalists for an unforgettable night of dancing to 70s soul and disco hits. This high energy dance show will take you back to the days when Disco reigned supreme and Donna Summer was the Queen, In the CAC Galleries Last chance to view Jacqueline Humphries and James Hoff: B=R=I=C=K=I=N=G exhibitions and Open Bar and Cuisine by Audubon Caterers, Blue Crab, Brennan’s, Green to Go, Marie’s Fleur de Lis Catering, Napoleon House, Nirvana, Reginelli’s, Wayfare.

9pm–11pm SweetArts Late Night Party – DJ set by Bouffant Bouffant, Food Trucks, Open Bar, and Dessert

The CAC is located at 900 Camp Street.  For tickets, go to www.cacno.org.

#7. Sunday, February 28, 2016

The Krewe of Amon-Ra invite you to be a part of the krewe’s 51^st year.  Sign up to be a member at their rush party at Café Lafitte’s in Exile (901 Bourbon Street) from 2 – 5 p.m.  Come enjoy food, friends and drinks as you watch this past year’s ball.

#8. Sunday February 28, 2016

Come to The Country Club’s red carpet in your finest gowns and fancy duds for our annual Oscar Night Party starting at 6 p.m.  Print and fill out this ballot with your name on it and your winner guesses filled in for each category: http://cdn.media.abc.com/m/oscar2016/2016_oscar_ballot.pdf

Come in OSCAR NIGHT and give it to the bartender no later than 5 p.m., then at 6pm, enjoy the show!  At the end we’ll announce the person with the most correct winner guesses, and s/he will WIN AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP TO THE COUNTRY CLUB! (a $299 value!).  You must be present to win.  The Country Club is located at 634 Louisa Street.

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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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