Top Festively Gay Things to Do This Week (July 27 – August 2)
Every week I will spotlight fabulously fun and gay happenings that you may be interested in doing in and around NOLA. This week’s choices are:
#1. Monday, July 27, 2015
Things are heating up at the Corner Pocket on Monday night with the Southern Decadence Fundraiser HOT Boy Auction with six chances to bid on the boys with dinner included. Your host for the evening will be Persana Shoulders with drawings for prizes and lots more surprises. All brought to you by the Famous Corner Pocket Dancers. The Corner Pocket is located at 940 St. Louis Street and the event is from 8 – 10 p.m. There is a $10 Donation at the door.
#2. Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Join the gay Carnival Krewe Petronius for their next Goût de Petronius at the 2014 Millennial Restaurant Destination Award winner Munch Factory (6325 Elysian Fields). The social starts at 6:30 PM, with your dining experience beginning at 7 PM. The cost is $35 for a 3 course dinner (alcoholic beverages a la carte). The menu consists of Choice of 1 Appetizer, 1 Entree Appetizers: Buffalo Shrimp, Side Salad or Gumbo; Entree: Halftime RIBS (1/2 rack), Fines Herb Chicken or Shrimp and Grits (there is also a Vegan Option TBD) and Dessert: Munch Factory Beignets. For additional information, reservations and payment of tickets, please contact the Krewe at info@kreweofpetronius.net.
#3. Friday, July 31, 2016
The Lords of Leather is hosting a Bath House Beer Bust at the Phoenix (941 Elysian Fields Avenue) from 9 p.m. to midnight that is assured to have things heating up. There is a $5 cover for guys only wearing a towel, $10 for other outfits. There will be towels there to rent for $1.
#4. Friday, July 31, 2015
Oh la la, come spend a Night in Gay Paree when you attend the Miss Gay Four Seasons USofA 2016 Pageant at the Four Seasons! The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the pageant begins at 9 p.m. The Presentation Colors are of French Flag ~ Blue, White, Red any choice or combination. There will be a promoter award for presentation. Official categories include Interview, Gown, and Talent. This pageant is an official preliminary to Miss Gay Louisiana UsofA Pageants 2016. The Four Seasons is located at 3229 North Causeway Boulevard.
#5. Saturday, August 1, 2015
commUNITY® Speak Out presents Health Care and the LGBT+ Community. Come to the fourth floor Interfaith Room at the New Orleans Healing Center at 3 p.m., as CrescentCare discusses LGBT healthcare. They will be here to discuss healthcare issues facing the LGBT+ community and to answer any questions you may have about Louisiana healthcare options. Space is limited. To R.S.V.P. go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-speak-out-health-care-and-the-lgbt-community-tickets-17736295738. The Healing Center is located at 2372 St. Claude Avenue.
#6. Saturday, August 1, 2015
Southern Decadence is right around the corner and that means the fundraisers kick into high gear. Come out to the Bourbon Pub for the Southern Decadence Spectacular Benefit & Show with emcees Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XLI Steven Mora & Rip Naquin, featuring performances by SDGMs XLI Marsha Delain (in her Bourbon Pub debut), Misti Ates and Frankie Fierce along with former SDGMs and special guests. There will be Happy Hour prices, a 50/50 raffle and a live auction. Prices are $75 for VIP tables of 3 or $100 VIP tables of 4 (includes admission). General admission is $10 and doors open at 7 p.m. with the show starting at 8 p.m. For more information or tickets, contact Rip Naquin at 504.522.8049 or ripna@ambushmag.com. The Bourbon Pub & Parade is located at 801 Bourbon Street.
#7. Saturday, August 1, 2015
The Warehouse District, also known as the New Orleans Arts District, is gearing up to host White Linen Night. Julia Street and some surrounding blocks will be closed to vehicular traffic for a three-hour, New Orleans-style block party from 6 – 9 p.m. This White Linen Night event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by Whitney Bank, Whitney White Linen Night will have stages set up for live entertainment featuring some of New Orleans’ top bands. In addition, there are conveniently situated kiosks where food and beverages from some of New Orleans’ top restaurants and bars are sold. Complimentary hand-held fans given out by the galleries will help keep you cool on this typically warm summer evening. To see the full list of participating galleries, visit the Art District’s website.
Immediately following the block party, the nearby Contemporary Arts Center, will host its annual Whitney White Linen Night party with live music, refreshments and more art work on display. There is an admission charge for the event. For more information about Whitney White Linen Night and the post-party call the Contemporary Arts Center at (504) 528-3805 or visit their website at www.cacno.org.
#8. Saturday, August 1, 2015
Mark your calendars for the debut of BOMBSHELLS ON THE AVENUE starring Lana O’ Day at the Tulane Avenue Bar (3813 Tulane Avenue). In addition to O’Day, the cast includes Nicole Lynn Foxx. Karli LaCorre, and Marian Jane Bouvier. They will have two fabulous shows at 9 & 11p.m. There is a $5 cover.