Festively Gay Things To Do (March 14 – 20, 2016)

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It’s springtime in NOLA and everything is in bloom including the event. So enjoy the weather and these Festively Gay Things To Do this week.

 

little vics

 

#1. Tuesday, March 15 – Saturday, March 19, 2016

Celebrate St. Joseph’s Day at Little Vic’s (719 Toulouse Street). They have events the entire week including Kick-off Party (Tuesday), Altar Opening (Wednesday), crawfish boil (Thursday), Blessing of the Altar (Friday) and Parade and Block Party (Saturday).  For more information, go to www.littlevics.com.

 

 

 

country

 

#2. Thursday, March 17, 2016

Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Country Club (634 Louisa). They will be serving $4 Jameson, $4 Tullamore Dew, $4 Guinness and $4 Harps all day long starting at 10 a.m.  The Cabana Bar will also be open.

 

 

 

chamber

 

#3. Thursday, March 17, 2016

Come experience the luck of the Irish at The Green House Inn (1212 Magazine Street) from 5 – 7 p.m. for the Gulf South Chamber: New Orleans LGBT Chamber’s networking event. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow members, mingle with our corporate sponsors, and support your local LGBT Chamber.

 

 

 

pat o

 

#4. Thursday, March 17, 2016

It’s that time of year again for Pat O’Brien’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Party! They will have Irish food specials in the restaurants, drink specials and live music from the Groovy7 from 6 – 9 p.m. on the patio.  Their famous Fuzzy Leprechaun will be only $3.  Pat O’ Brien’s is located at 718 St. Peter Street.

 

 

 

#5. Friday, March 18, 2016

Come join the friendly staff, the Big Easy Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, and everyone and anyone that appreciates a nice ass at the Rawhide 2010 (740 Burgundy Street) for Chasin Azz’s Wet Azz Contest. Think of a wet t-shirt contest, but for men! Come on out and share your asses with the masses.  The winner will be selected by a combination of judges’ vote and audience applause. Winner will win a fabulous prize package and the title of Mr. Wet Ass 2016.  If interested in being a contestant or to volunteer as an assistant during the contest, please contact Guard Chasin Azz (Chase N Azton on Facebook) for more info.

 

julia

 

#6. Friday, March 18, 2016

The 39th Annual Julia Jump will take place at The Cannery (3803 Toulouse Street) with the patron party beginning at 7 p.m. and the main event from 8 – 11 p.m. The details are Patron Party – Music by The Necessary Gentlemen and features cuisine by Arnaud’s & the French 75 Bar and an exclusive first look at fabulous auction items in-person.

The Jump! – Music by Honey Island Swamp Band, Enjoy New Orleans’ finest food and cocktails, vie for marvelous auction items, and dance the night away! For tickets and more information, go to www.prcno.org.

 

passion

 

#7. Friday, March 18, 2016

Johnny Passion Presents LaFamilia Variety Drag Show at the Four Seasons Bar (3229 North Causeway Blvd.). In addition to performances by your host Johnny Passion, special guest stars include Kayla Starr, Lana O’Day, Corynne Deville, Vanessa Carmichael and introducing Chance Encounter (Melinda Guerra).  The show time is 11 p.m.  Music by D.j. Dominick Kolb and lights by Jerome Crosby.

 

coffee

 

#8. Saturday, March 19, 2016

NOAGE presents their monthly Coffee Talk from 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. This month’s topic: “Paintin’ the Town Pink: An Informal Chat About Socialization Outside the Bar Scene.” Our moderator is Brian La Bella, LCSW. Brian is a clinical social worker who relocated to Chalmette, LA from Buffalo, NY in March 2014. He currently serves on the board of PFLAG New Orleans. This event takes place at the New Orleans Healing Center, Room #250 (2372 St. Claude Ave.).  Coffee, pastries, and fruit will be provided. For more information about this event or about NOAGE, call (504)228-6778 or email noageinfo@gmail.com.

 

exotique

 

#9. Saturday, March 19, 2016

The cast of EXOTIQUE is taking you back to your childhood bratty days with their theme “A BRATTY DRAG STORY” at Four Seasons Bar (3229 N. Causeway Blvd.). There is no cover and the event starts at 10 p.m.

 

androg

 

#10. Saturday, March 19, 2016

Come out to the third installment of ANDROG at The Voodoo Lounge (718 N. Rampart St.) Enjoy a night of MYSTERY, PLEASURE and MAGIC at “LA MASCARADE NOIR.”  Come vibe to sounds by DJ PRISM, observe visuals by HOULA and enjoy performances by burley badasses, Xena Zeit-Geist and Ladee Lucerne; plus, at the STROKE of midnight it will become BALL XXVI to CELEBRATE Nicole Lynn Foxx’s 26th BIRTHDAY.  No costume required, however dress code is ALL BLACK!  Masks will be available at the door.  Doors open at 10 p.m. and the cover is $5 Cover.  This event is sponsored by The Sex Sensei.

 

 

 

#11. Saturday, March 19, 2016

Come out and support the Gay Easter Parade at the 17th Annual Purple Party from 8 – 10 p.m. at Double Play (439 Dauphine St0.  The 17th Purple Party Easter Grand Marshals Reception is hosted by GEP Board of Directors.

#12. Sunday, March 20, 2016

Make a kid smile on Easter morning. Join Mr. Louisiana Leather for some socializing and bring a basket for a good cause.   He is collecting premade Easter baskets for St. Anna’s Church.  If you’d like to participate in donating to the cause I will be collecting Easter baskets on Sunday, 3.20.16, from 1-3 PM at the Phoenix. Also, if you’d like to drop off your premade Easter basket early, please bring it to the Phoenix (941 Elysian Fields).

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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