Halloween has come and gone and November is upon us. We have many reasons to give thanks this month in New Orleans since with are the premier festival and event city. Here is just a small sampling of some festively gay things to do.
#1. Monday, November 2, 2015
In New Orleans we are big on celebrating all of our holidays, so even though Halloween is over, you can check out A Musical Séance: All Souls Day. Alombrados Oasis (3115 Dauphine St.) presents this Collective Summoning with violinist Paul Mercer, pianist/vocalist Jill Tracy and special guest Evil Sarah. Please bring a small item of significance and personal meaning to the show. This is a vital part of channeling the music. The cost is $15 and starts at 9 p.m.
#2. Thursday, November 5 – 21, 2015
See ‘Em On Stage: A Production Company presents Terminator: The Musical, a world premiere play written by New Orleans playwright Breanna Bietz. This musical parody that follows James Cameron’s Terminator and Terminator 2: Judgement Day films, with original lyrics by Breanna Bietz, music by Breanna Bietz and Christopher Larson, additional songs by Tim Curry, and musical arrangements by Asher Griffith and Alex Siler. Directed by Cammie West and Christopher Bentivegna and starring the talents of Ashley Rose Bailey, Sean Richmond, Jake Wynn-Wilson, Eli Timm, Kevin Murphy, Abbey P. Murrell, Allee Peck, Katrina Art, and Brandon Nicholas.
Issues of a post-apocalyptic war against humanity and a head-scratching time travel conundrum lead familiar characters Sarah Connor, Kyle Reese, John Connor, and T (the Terminator) on a suspense-filled chase through the 80s and 90s. While running from cyborgs programmed to kill by Skynet, and cops programmed to screw up by the LAPD, they unexpectedly find a burning love, a sense of family, and an unbreakable friendship between a boy and his robot.
By taking one of the top grossing movie franchises of all time and making it theatrically accessible, this show promises to captivate fans of film and stage alike. Performances will be November 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, & 21st at The Old Marquer Theatre located at 2400 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117. All performances start at 7pm. Tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased by calling 504-298-8676 or at www.seosaproductioncompany.com.
#3. Friday, November 6, 2015
Come out and support the Drop In Center as they kick off their Winter Warmers clothing drive for homeless youth in the New Orleans Areas at Café Istanbul (2372 St. Claude Avenue) starting at 5:30 p.m. The party will be filled with excellent food, entertainment, and a full open bar – all included in the ticket price! 100% of proceeds to benefit New Orleans Homeless youth. The Drop In Center in New Orleans has been serving homeless youth since 1991. Tickets are $27. For tickets go to http://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-centers-winter-warmers-kickoff-party-tickets-18562751690?aff=efbneb.
#4. Friday, November 6, 2016
Bar Redux and Lana O’Day present “LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE OF THE BYWATER” sponsored by RA Missing People (ramissingpeople.org). Bar Redux (801 Poland Avenue) will host this unique contest/show from 8-11 p.m. This special event hosted by Lana O’Day, is part of Bar Redux’s five night lineup for the Feaux/Real Fest. Some of the city’s finest entertainers will take part in this fun contest to see who will win the $100 cash prize. There will be two categories, judged by a panel of local favorites. It’s going to be fun night, so come out for a few cocktails and a great show. There is a $10 cover, but don’t forget some $1’s to show the girls some love. If you’re interested in taking part of this contest, please contact Lana O’Day on Facebook. The two categories will be: Talent – Perform anything your heart desires that will show case your best talents… keep it 5 min or under and Model – You are asked to put together your most glamorous outfit that you will model for the judges and audience… think Old Hollywood.
#5. Friday, November 6, 2016
Come out at 10 p.m. to The Four Seasons in Metairie (3229 N. Causeway Blvd.) for the performers of EXOTIQUE as they play a mind game on you and pull out all the Gender Bender stops! Your cast includes TAZE-YA BALLZ aka John Joseph Delgadillo, Host: Countess C. Alice aka Daryl Dunaway, Permanent cast members: Pussy Hertz, Ilaynnah Eve DeLorean, and Karli La Korre with guest star Misti Ates. Also remember our half time dance off where the winner gets two free drinks at the back bar during the show.
#6. Saturday, November 7, 2016
Halloween may be over, but you still can howl. Join the 37th Annual Howling Success Patron Party & Gala at the Hyatt Regency’s Celestin Ballroom (601 Loyola Avenue). Go back in time as they embrace the night with a 70’s feel. Howling Success is the area’s most unique fundraiser and our largest tribute to the more than 33,000 animals that come through our doors every year. Details of the event: The Patron Party will be from 7 pm – 8:30 pm, The Gala will be from 8:30 pm – midnight. Entertainment: Patron Party Band: Anaïs St. John, Gala Band: The Wiseguys, Plus Specialty Performances by: Bryon Bellew & Jenae Pavone and Paul Nelson & Celeste Pfefferle with Club Silhouette And Mardi Gras dance troupe, The Disco Amigos. Attire: Get Groovy with Black Tie or Cocktail Attire. Or come in your favorite 1970’s outfit! For more details about the event or to purchase tickets or tables, please go to www.la-spca.org/howlingsuccess.
#7. Saturday, November 7, 2015
Come praise one of our prized culinary specialties, the Alligator Pear at the 25th Anniversary of the Mirliton Festival presented by the Bywater Association. The event is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Markey Park, corner of Piety and Royal Streets. There will be music, food and crafts. The line-up includes Kermit Ruffin and the Barbecue Swingers, Strange Roux, One Love Brass Band and Daria and the Hipdrops. For more information, go to www.bywatermirlitonfestival.com.