Festively Gay Things To Do (June 13 – 19, 2016)
Feel the warmth of the New Orleans summer in the air. It’s Pride Week here in the Crescent City so get ready for so much Festively Gay Things to do this week.
#1. Monday, June 13, 2016
Come out to Mags 940 (940 Elysian Fields) for Mags Music Mondays. You can enjoy great cocktails while hearing the sensational sounds of Trey Ming on Piano and Martini Madness drink specials!
#2. Wednesday, June 15, 2016
Learn about your community at Cocktails & Queer History: A Southern Decadence Fundraiser. This event begins with a SDGM cocktail reception at the home of SDGM XLII Jeffrey Palmquist (928 Bourbon Street). After cocktails, local historian Frank Perez will conduct his internationally famous New Orleans LGBT+ History Walking Tour. This fascinating stroll around the French Quarter will end back at SDGM XLII Palmquist’s home, where hors d’oeuvres and more cocktails will be served. Space is limited and the cost is $75.00. All proceeds go to Southern Decadence and its official charity. Tickets may be purchased from Jeffrey Palmquist through Facebook or Frank Perez at the Crescent City Tour Booking Agency (638 St. Ann). The event begins at 6:30 p.m.
#3. Thursday, June 16, 2016
The Gulf South Chamber is hosting a Business Pride Summer Social from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans (601 Loyola Avenue). Join the Gulf South Chamber, our corporate sponsors, local LGBT businesses and professionals for food, drink, networking, and lots of fun!
#4. Thursday, June 16, 2016
Join the LGBT+ Archives Project Annual Membership Meeting at the Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferdinand St.) from 7 – 9 p.m. This year’s keynote speaker will be Professor Janet Allured, who will speak on “Hidden Histories of the Lavender Menace.” Allured’s talk is drawn from her recent research for a forthcoming book she is writing on Second Wave Feminism in Louisiana.
#5. Friday June 17 – Sunday, June 19, 2016
Pride events include:
FRIDAY, JUNE 17
-Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Season 6 Winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, BIANCA DEL RIO. This is a show not to miss, as the “Queen of Mean” dishes it out to her hometown. POWERED BY SCRUFF
HOSTED BY: BIANCA DEL RIO
PERFORMANCES BY: We 3 Queens (Mrs. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake and Aggy Dune), MILK The Queen, and burlesque stars Chris Harder and Cherry Brown along with Miss New Orleans Pride, Vanessa Carr and Mr. New Orleans Pride, Eros Sea, and Gia Giavannia. Tickets available at thejoytheater.com
– Rock and Vogue at One Eyed Jacks – 10PM
– An Evening with Bianca After Party – The Four Seasons -11pm
with Kasha Davis, Aggy Dune, Darienne Lake
– Pride Dance Party – Oz New Orleans 11PM
Powered by SCRUFF with DJ Grind
– Jon Pitcher & Nigel March Dancing – The Bourbon Pub 11pm
– Meet & Greet with Rocco Steele – The Phoenix
SATURDAY, JUNE 18
– The Bourbon Pub is hosting the Official New Orleans Pride Party: A Girl Party from 4pm-8pm. Come early and grab a prime balcony spot for the New Orleans Pride Parade.
-The Pride Block Party and Pre-Parade Party is at the Phoenix from 3pm-7pm. Meet Chris Harder, Nigel March, Jon Pitcher and more before the parade rolls
-The Celebrity /Grand Marshal Party and Toast is at Napoleon’s Itch from 3pm-5pm. Meet our Grand Marshals, Darienne Lake, Kasha Davis, Aggy Dune, DJ Grind, Jai Rodriguez. Then hang out for prime street level viewing of the Pride Parade.
-The New Orleans Pride Parade will roll at 7pm through the French Quarter. Named the Largest LGBT Parade in Louisiana, this event is one not to miss! And best of all, it is FREE to attend! Led by Grand Marshals, Robert Camina, Sandy Sachs, The SIsters of Perpetual Indulgence, and Breakout and Celebrity Grand Marshal Debby Holiday. Family Reviewing area at Jackson Square, Balcony viewing at Oz, The Swamp, The Bourbon Cowboy, or the Bourbon Pub. Anyone is welcome to be in the parade as a group or walking with the rainbow flag. Register at NewOrleansPrideFestival.com
– OZ with DJ Tracy Young, and Performances by Chris Harder, Nigel March, Jon Pitcher.
-The Bourbon Pub with DJ Kidd Madonny
-The Phoenix for The Lords of Leather Who’s Your Daddy Contest and block party until midnight.
Sunday, June 19th
-Kicks off T- Dance on the corner of Bourbon St and St Ann St. from 2pm-5pm with PrideFest 2016 presented by Oz New Orleans and The Bourbon Pub, starring Debby Holiday and Jai Rodriguez. Many performances from local acts, including the Nawlins Johnnys, will also be taking the stage. Hosted by Billy Francesca and Persana Shoulders
-5pm is DJ Whitney Day at the Bourbon Pub followed by the Pride Lipstixx show at 8pm. Stop by and hang out with the New Orleans Pride team as well as Billy Francesca, Jai Rodriguez, and others in the VIP lounge.
-9pm is the Pride edition of the Ladies of Oz.
Official Website: NewOrleansPrideFestival.com
#6. Friday, June 17, 2016
Season 6 winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bianca Del Rio is back home in New Orleans. The “Queen of Mean” will host “An Evening with Bianca del Rio” with performers, Mrs. Kasha Davis, Darienne Lake, Aggy Dune and MILK the Queen for one show only starting at 8 p.m. at the Joy Theatre (1200 Canal Street). Joining them are Chris Harder, Cherry Brown, Miss New Orleans Pride: Vanessa Carr and Mr. New Orleans Pride: Eros Sea and Gia Giavanni. Tickets are General Admission $45 (standing), VIP $76.50 (includes balcony seat, meet and greet, and one free drink). The show starts at 8:00 p.m. with the pre-show entertainment beginning at 7:45 p.m. For tickets, go to www.thejoytheatre.com.
#7. Friday, June 17, 2016
Come and join the Divas of Tulane at the Tulane Avenue Bar (3813 Tulane Avenue) starting at 9 p.m. for a special Pre-party and drag GeNdEr-BeNdInG showcase featuring your hostess Dasani Waters (aka Geoffrey Francis), Colin Backster, and Giselle Trivianni and special guest Sean Von Dyke.
#8. Friday, June 17, 2016
Welcome to the third installment of the stickiest night currently in New Orleans with JOCK STRAP LUBE WRESTLING at the Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude Ave.)! And besides seeing sexy bodies slip and slide against one another, you can also see some sexy queens sweat out their hearts for your enjoyment. Come early to get a ring side seat. Yes Hunny a ringside seat! Doors open at 11 p.m. and WRESTLING BEGINS AT MIDNIGHT. There is a cash prize of $100 or more to the winner of the night, $25 bar tab to first runner up and a bottle of alcohol to the second runner up, plus two shots upon signing up! Cover is $5-10.
#9. Saturday, June 18, 2016
Are you ready to take your pride to the streets? The New Orleans Pride Parade rolls at 7:00 p.m. There is a Pre-Parade Party at The Phoenix. The parade lines up on Elysian Fields at Rampart Street. The route is Parade Route From Elysian Fields, Right on Royal Street, Left on Frenchmen Street, Right on Decatur Street, Right on Canal Street and Right on Bourbon Street. There is a designated Family Viewing at Jackson Square. Balcony Viewing will be at the Bourbon Pub, Oz New Orleans, The Swamp, or The Bourbon Cowboy.
#10. Saturday, June 18, 2016
Dine out for an amazing cause at the 24th Annual HRC Louisiana Dinner & Silent Auction presented by Hyatt Regency New Orleans & WDSU News. The VIP Reception starts at 5:00 p.m.; General Reception starts at 6:00 p.m. with the doors opening to the ballroom at 6:45 p.m. The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is located at 601 Loyola Avenue. The evening’s menu was designed by local celebrity chefs: Chef Kelly Kields – Willa Jean, Chef Tory McPhail – Commander’s Palace, Chef Eric Damidot – Hyatt Regency New Orleans. This element is unique to the Louisiana Gala and perfectly blends the culture on New Orleans alongside the important mission of the Human Rights Campaign. Buy your tickets today so you can experience the tastes of these legendary chefs all in one meal. To purchase your ticket, visit hrclouisianadinner.org.
#11. Saturday, June 18, 2016
Come on out and meet the Krewe of Narcissus and pick up some vintage t-shirts. The krewe is hosting a sale of vintage, timeless and classic T-shirts at Cutter’s (706 Franklin Ave.) from 2 – 6 p.m. Enjoy some Martinis while you shop and meet the krewe members.
#12. Saturday, June 18, 2016
You ready for the BIGGEST Pride party in New Orleans? The Phoenix (941 Elysian Fields) has teamed up with New Orleans Pride for our first-ever Pride BLOCK PARTY! The parade lines up right outside the bar, so we let the fun spill out into the street. Our favorite daddy, Rocco Steele, will be back! Later that night, the Lords of Leather host the annual Who’s Your Daddy? contest. Beer busts and drink specials, too! All fun, all hours, and all for you. The block party runs from 3 – 7 p.m.
#13. Saturday, June 18, 2016
Rouge is back for Pride 2016! Put on your red dancing shoes, grab your red bow tie, hanky ;), or paint your nails the color of love, and join GrrlSpot and all our happy queer friends for our Red Party at Jazz Café (209 Decatur St.); the perfect location to watch the Pride Parade as it rolls by, right in front of our spot! After the parade, Jenner|8| and DJ Gage will be on the *second floor* spinning your favorite cuts all night long. $10 is the Admission. ( 21+). See y’all there – DON’T FORGET TO WEAR RED!
#14. Sunday, June 19, 2016
WHOS YOUR DADDY…..and WHAT’D YO DADDY DO?? Thats right – The Bourbon Pub (801 Bourbon St.) & Sexy Bitch Productions have come together to bring You THE ONE & ONLY- Left Ovah Bitches SHOW Sunday Morning at 5am –Upstairs. The show features Kabrina Watson, Opal Vanderhurst, Jasmine Essex and Miss Duh Pussy.
#15. Sunday, June 19, 2016
Join the Knights D’Orleans in one of their BEST Events at the Phoenix (941 Elysian Fields)… feeding the hungry masses during Gay Pride Weekend! Come try their BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches and other Savory Items. You won’t leave hungry! Beer bust will be available as well. The event takes place from noon to 3 p.m.
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