Festively Gay Things To Do (March 7 – 13, 2016)
Spring is in the air and that only means that St. Patrick’s and St. Joseph’s Days are just around the corner followed quickly by Easter. Hold onto your bonnet, it is going to be a fast and furious season. Here are just a few of the Festively Gay Things To Do this week.
#1. Tuesday – Sunday, March 8 – 13, 2016
The Mormons are back and they’re badder than ever! The Book of Mormon returns to the Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal Street). Hailed by The New York Times as “The best musical of this century” and the winner of nine Tony Awards®, The Book of Mormon is the blockbuster Broadway smash from South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscar®-winning composer of Disney’s Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word. Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. The times are Tuesday – Thursday and Sunday evening at 7:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday at 8:00 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday matinees at 2:00 p.m. For tickets or more information, go to www.saengernola.com.
#2. Tuesday, March 8, 2016
The Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude Avenue) is the setting for RaTSHIT, a unique drag show that is sure to entertain all your sensibilities. Starting at 10 p.m., it features Hannibelle Spector as the emcee and stars Miss Ella Vation, Golden Delicious, Meryliton and CHAYO. The festivities begin at 10 p.m. and there is a $3 cover.
#3. Thursday, March 10, 2016
Oz New Orleans (800 Bourbon Street) and Persana Shoulders present NIGHT OF A THOUSAND STARS, a celebration of the life of entertainer Vicki Vynes and to raise funds for her final expenses. The evening will be hosted by Persana Shoulders and Jeff D and stars the Ladies Of Oz as well as other fabulous entertainers from near and far. There will be a reception in the upstairs bar at 8:30 p.m. with hors d’oeuvres provided by 801 Royal, Quartermaster Deli, and Eat New Orleans with the show following at 10 p.m. Experience the magic of life and love of this great performer as we come together to give back to one of our own.
#4. Thursday, March 10, 2016
Welcome to the T.M.I. Talk Show! A LIVE monthly theater show where guests and audience are invited to “overshare” personal stories and real talk about taboo subjects while we entertain you with drag, comedy and variety acts! The event takes place at La Nuit Theatre at 5041 Freret Street. Hosted by LibeRaunchy the BeauxQueen and Eureeka Starfish, ring girl Miss Adrienne and featuring special guest Trevor Ladner / Miss Annie Thang, Tulane Scholarship winner and viral video creator, plus prizes and surprises! It is only $8/pp = entry plus cupcake and discount drink ticket for The Other Bar, next door. Too shy to share, drop your anonymous TMI stories in the “TMI Anonymous” box and our drag queens will read your stories aloud on stage or email your stories to theTMItalkshow@gmail.com. This venue is technically all-ages since it is a theater and not a bar. Drinks are served in the bar next door, so under 21 folks are welcome, but be prepared for adult topics and conversation. Doors open at 8:30! *This is an hour-long show, so we start promptly at 9pm SHARP.
#5. Friday, March 11, 2016
Experience the thrill of live racing with a twist! Join The New Orleans Fairgrounds Race Course and Slots (1751 Gentilly Blvd.) for a full night of action. Dance to live music in the Clubhouse from 7-11 p.m. Experience an exciting club scene with DJs spinning in the Miller Time Beer Garden from 6-10 p.m. The entertainment for this evening will be The Topcats and DJ Crush. Tickets are $5 General Admission and $10 Admission to the Clubhouse and Miller Time Beer Garden. For Clubhouse reservations, please call 504-943-2200. Visit www.fgno.com/tickets to purchase. Must be 21 to enter the Miller Time Beer Garden.
#6. Friday, March 11, 2016
Come out to the Four Seasons Bar (3229 N. Causeway Blvd.) for the 14th Spring Fever Extravaganza presented by the Gay Easter Parade. There will be with Fab Auctions, Basket of Love, city’s top entertainment and door prizes. The event will be hosted by GEP Board’s Electra City and Tittie Toulouse. Tickets are $10 at the door and $40 for table reservations. The funds raised minus expenses benefits Food For Friends. Doors open 7pm with showtime from 8-10 p.m.
#7. Friday, March 11, 2016
Welcome to the MARVELOUS SHOW at GrandPre’s (834 N. Rampart St.)! This Month’s Edition includes Eureeka Starfish, Liberaunchy, Stanley Fantasy and hosted by MISTER BLAINE. There are also some new additions to their rotating cast such as Ooops The Clown and her famous dog MISTER CHEEZ and Boylesque Sensation DANGER ROCKWELL. The Door is at 9 show at 10 with a $10 cover.
#8. Friday, March 11, 2016
Escape to Nashville County at Mags 940 (940 Elysian Fields) at their drag and variety show starring Taze-Ya Ballz, Karli LaCorre, Brad Arseneaux and Corynne DeVille. Admission is free and showtime is 10 p.m.
#9. Friday, March 11, 2016
Come out to Sidney’s Saloon (1200 St. Bernard Ave.) for FEMME FEMME FEMME. Entertainment includes DJs: MUSA + SORAYA, hosts: ASHLEY SIMMONS & RACHEL WILLIAMS & ASHLEY CURTIS, and visuals x HANNAH JOFFRAY. There is no cover and drink specials all night for the broke and sexy. All the fun starts at 10 p.m.
#10. Saturday, March 12, 2016
The 17th Annual Gay Easter Parade Presents the 8th Eggstravganza from 7 10 p.m. at GrandPre’s (834 N. Rampart). There will be a Fab Auction, Bunny Boys, Drown A Drag Queen, and The Stars hosted by GEP Board’s Darwin Reed & Opal Masters. There is a $10 door donation. Funds raised minus expenses benefits Food For Friends. The incredible auctions include an Easter Basket worth over $800 in liquor and prizes, plus a 50/50 Raffle, and Jello Shots. And who can forget the outrageous Drown a Drag Queen Auction featuring “Lana Luscious” aka EGM XVII Ken GrandPre! Yes, in the shower she goes… get your bids ready! The stars include Easter Grand Marshals XVII Monica Synclaire-Kennedy, EGM XVI Deja Deja-Vue’, Felicia Phillips, Bootsie Deville and Clorox Bleachman.
#11. Sunday, March 13, 2016
L’Extravagance, is an unrestrained evening of food, fun, live entertainment and giving in support of Lycée Français. Hosted at Generations Hall (310 Andrew Higgins Drive) by the incredible FOX8 anchor and reporter Kim Holden WVUE. It will feature culinary delights from renowned New Orleans restaurants including: an oyster bar from New Orleans Fish House for the Patron party, along with Tartine, Restaurant Patois, Arabella Casa Di Pasta, Bistro Daisy, Angeline, Taceaux Loceaux, Shank Charcuterie, Nacho Mama’s Elmwood, Chiba, Purloo, and Toups’ Meatery, Mulate’s Cajun Restaurant, Dat Iceroll New Orleans and more. Enjoy the French Jazz stylings of the Pascal Valcasara Quartet at their Patron Party, and exciting performances from Lost Bayou Ramblers, Galactic, and a special appearance from Ani DiFranco during the main event, great entertainment by Les ReBelles NOLA and The Merry Antoinettes, a live canvas painting by the talented Alex Harvie, an incredible silent auction and the celebration of Lycée’s 5th birthday. The money we raise during this single night allow us to offer amazing opportunities like our “Thinking Outside the Classroom” program where our students participate in multi-week experiences at the Audubon Zoo, Audubon Aquarium, the French Quarter and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art; and enable us to prepare for the ambitious expansions we have planned in the years to come.
Tickets are Cash Bar: $75; Open Bar: $100; Patron Party: $150. Patron party admission begins at 5 p.m. featuring exclusive entertainment, signature cocktails, limited edition gift and more. The main event begins at 6 p.m. Please visit www.501auctions.com/LFNO for tickets, sponsorship & donation opportunities, along with the most up-to-date information.
#12. Sunday, March 13, 2016
Want to be the Playboy Bunny Reject of the year? Pick a month you would like to represent and come compete at Oz (800 Bourbon St.) for Amon Ra’s Playboy Bunny Rejects event from 2 – 5 pm. Categories are Best costume, Talent, and Swimsuit! Winner gets a Carriage in the Gay Easter Parade, the special Playboy Bunny Rejects Bonnet crown, and an awesome pin. Even if you do not want to compete come out and support the krewe. This is CAMPY and FUN so have a blast. There will be a live Auction, 50/50 raffle, food, special guest performances, and a whole lotta fun! If you would like to come and see the Bunnies, you can buy a ticket from a member or a $10 donation at the door.
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