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. Thursday, August 20, 2015
Come out to the 3rd Thursday Event sponsored by the Gulf South Chamber/LGBT Chamber at Philip’s Bar and Restaurant (733 Cherokee Street) from 6 – 8 p.m. Delaney & Robb is one of the only firms in Louisiana focused exclusively on meeting the needs of LGBT clients and their families. I have to say, I love their gay break-up ad, genius. They understand that LGBT families have the same loving relationships as opposite-sex couples, and that even with the dawn of marriage equality, the legal, financial, estate planning, and family law needs can be different. They will present an overview of these issues, as well as cocktails and conversation. The $5 cover also gets you all the tacos you can handle plus 2 for 1 Mexican beers and $5 doubles on margaritas and sangria.
#2. Friday, August 21, 2015
Come win a kewpie doll or stuffed animal at the Southern Decadence Street Carnival at Tulane Avenue Bar (3813 Tulane Avenue) starting at 5 p.m. There will be carnival games, live music, food, raffles, and plenty of prizes to be won. There will also have a drag show at 8 p.m. featuring former grand marshals and guests.
#3. Friday, August 21, 2015
You do not have to head for the hills to get some moonshine this summer. City Park is premiering a new event called Moonshine Fever! This is an adult party at the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park. Moonshine Fever will have unlimited rides, Unlimited beer, a DJ with a dance area, pizza from Parker’s Pizza and give-a-ways, a mechanical bull for you to ride. Not sure where the moonshine moniker comes into play, but why quibble, there is free rides. Your beer choices are: Stella Artois, Shock Top, Mich Ultra, Bud Lite, Covington Brewhouse. The event is from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. For more information or tickets, go to www.cityparkneworleans.com.
#4. Saturday, August 22, 2015
Join us for a night under the stars as we gather to celebrate Belle Reve New Orleans at their Starry Night Gala 2015 sponsored by Avita Pharmacy. The event takes place at Generations Hall from 8 – 11 p.m. There will be great food, drinks and Mobile Music Unlimited is returning to keep guests on the dance floor all night long! Prices are Patron Tables – $500; Guest Tables – $350; Patron Ticket – $125 and Individual Tickets – $60. Tickets are available at: https://starrynightgala.eventbrite.com/
#5. Saturday, August 22, 2015
Get back to your Southern Decadent roots at the Y’all Come As Your Favorite Southern Decadent – A Southern Decadence Fundraiser at the Hotel Storyville (1261 Esplanade Avenue). It all began in 1972 with a going away party for Michael Evers consisting of gays, straights, blacks and whites, at Belle Reve, 2110 Barracks St. There was no parade. The first invitation read: Y’all Come to the Dress Up As Your Favorite Southern Decadent Party at Belle Reve, 2110 Barracks, late afternoon, Sunday, September 3rd 1972. What began in 1972 as an end-of-summer party among a small group of friends has transformed itself into a Quarter-wide weekend celebration. The first costume party was a farewell to Michael Evers, who was leaving New Orleans. Now, 44 years later, his spirit, wit and sense of frivolity continue. Come to an evening of Decadent History, Fabulous Entertainment, Revelry, and Fun. Dress up as your favorite Southern Decadent, enter our costume contest and show off your decadent side. There will be a Silent Auction also. Tickets: VIP – $100.00 (Become a Pearl Sponsor) which gets you a Special VIP Reception with Hors d’oeuvres and open bar starting at 6 p.m. General Admission is $25.00 at 7 p.m. and includes Hors d’oeuvres and open bar. Entertainment is from the Dapper Dandies with special guests Bella Blue.
#6. Sunday, August 23, 2015
Start seeing Double this decadence at the SDS: Sunday Decadence Social at the Double Play (430 Dauphine Street) from 3 – 5 p.m. There will be a buffet, show, auctions and prizes. There is a $10 donation at the door with your 2nd drink free on owners Chuck & Bill benefiting Southern Decadence Charities.