Every week I will spotlight five fabulously fun and gay happenings that you may be interested in doing in and around NOLA. This week’s choices are:
#1. Monday, May 25, 2015
Sit down Amazing Race, New Orleans owns the truly wackiest street race you will ever see. The 16th Annual Mascara Race starts at 1 p.m. at Clover Grill and speeds through the French Quarter with pit stops at Café Lafitte in Exile, Rawhide, Good Friends, Bourbon Pub and Oz. The premise is simple, there are teams who literally put a drag queen together adding parts of her outfit and makeup at each stop till she is a full fledge “girl” by the end of the race. Prixes are awarded and it is a lot of fun, so make it a new Memorial Day tradition. Also all proceeds for the race benefit for New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) Foundation.
#2. Thursday, May 28, 2015
Bingo is no longer a drag, well kinds, sorta. Every Thursday night at the Allways Lounge located at 2240 St. Claude Avenue, join the madness of their version of Real Bingo hosted by drag extraordinaire Vinsantos. There is bingo, fabulous prizes and drag performances by Vinsantos and her co-host which changes weekly. It is easy to play, you buy a drink, you get a card, buy two you get another card and so forth. Come out for all the hysterical craziness, and be warned this is not your grandma’s bingo!
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#3. Friday May 29, 2015
New Orleans has a new festival with a cause. HOPfest is a benefit for the HIV Outpatient Program (HOP) at LSU Interim Hospital. For the $20 cover guests receive an open bar, silent auction, live music and food. All proceeds will go towards the HOP clinic. The event will take place at Café Istanbul located at 2372 St. Claude Avenue in the healing Center. The entertainment for the evening is The Honorable South; Chuck Perkins and Voices of the Big Easy; Katey Red and Frank Netter’s Cigar Club. The event is sponsored by Avita Pharmacy, Tulane Resident and Fellows Congress and LSU Housestaff Association.
The mission of HOP is to support and promote the health and well-being of people living with HIV by providing high-quality healthcare services. Our clinic functions as a safety net for the uninsured of New Orleans. To purchase tickets in advance then pick up at will call: Paypal at krewedusante@gmail.com or Chase quikpay at krewedusante1. Pre-purchase tickets: paypal- krewedusante@gmail.com Chase quikpay- krewedusante1
#4. Saturday May 30, 2015
It’s time bitches for the wildest gay holiday celebrated in New Orleans, Southern Decadence. Congratulations go out to the five (yes folks five) Grand Marshals. I personally think the more the merrier; this means more fun events, fundraisers and parties. This year’s Grand Marshals at Rip and Marsha (of Ambush fame and Susan Luccis no more), Steven Mora, Misti Ates (aka Johnny Passion) and Frankie Fierce. At the press party, the Southern Decadence Grand Marshall’s will be presenting their theme, colors, song and poster. The event takes place at GrandPre’s located at 834 North Rampart Street from 7-9 p.m.
#5. Sunday, May 31, 2015
Nothing is more enjoyable in the Crescent City than a sunset garden party in a gorgeous mansion in the French Quarter. And now you can enjoy one and be a part of helping a worthwhile cause at the Beauregard-Keyes House Spring Gala benefiting this historic home and garden. Enjoy music by the incredible Deacon John and the Ivories, and a fabulous silent auction, while sampling food and drinks from a variety of delicious New Orleans eateries. The house is located at 1113 Chartres Street directly across from the Ursuline Convent. Tickets prices range from $50 – $75. For tickets and more information, go to www.bkhouse.org.