Fabulously Gay Things to Do: The Southern Decadence Edition and Beyond
There are so many things to do in NOLA, but during Southern Decadence it is intensified. Here are just a sampling of some delightfully decadent things to keep your interest. Enjoy!
Daily During Decadence
St. Louis #1 Guided Cemetery Walking Tours: 9 and 10:30 a,m, and 12 p.m.
Cost $20, Call 504-239-9745; toursbysteven.com
Wednesday, August 30, 2017
V is for Variety: Allways Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Blvd.; 9 – 11:30 p.m.
The Cycle V beauties are stretching their wings! Song, dance, musical glass, trained animals, puppetry, competitive drinking – there is no telling what’s in store for you at this once in a lifetime show! The show features Dede Onassis, CeCe V. Dementhe, Quinn LaRoux, Annie Bacterial, Smokestack Lightnin’, Holden Doves, Sir Ren Dipity, Duchess Ovens, Franky and your hostess Nancy Shame. Doors open at 8 p.m.; Cover – $8.
OZ New Orleans Special Southern Decadence Show Night: 800 Bourbon Street; Starting at 10:30 p.m.
Hosted by Southern Decadence Grand Marshal LXIII Persana Shoulders, the show features Chi Chi Rodriguez, Connie Hung, Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Dominique DeLorean and Anastascia Davenport. DJ Tim Pflueger will be spinning all night long afterwards.
Southern Decadence Famous Wet Jockey Shorts Contest: Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis Street; Starts at 10 p.m.
Join the Corner Pocket for their Famous Wet Jockey Shorts Contest where you get to wet the boys down! Southern Decadence VIP Passes 2017 are available at the club, on their website, and the Menu Tab on Facebook. $50 for VIP Exclusive door access, no waiting in line, Guaranteed entry, and access to all the boys for the ENTIRE celebration of Southern Decadence! Will Call Only.
Thursday, August 31, 2017
Eureeka Starfish Art Opening at Oleander Gallery: 1000 Royal Street; 6 – 9 p.m.
Check out the new artwork at Oleander Gallery of this noted New Orleans Performance artist.
Peppermint Live at the Four Seasons: 3229 N. Causeway Blvd. in Metairie; 9 – 11:30 p.m.
New York’s famous performer and Ru Paul alum Peppermint will be live at The Four Seasons. Catch this phenomenal entertainer as she rocks the house in their Southern Decadence Kickoff. The show will also feature a star studded cast plus a Meet and Greet. General admission is $15.
A Very Sordid Happy Hour: Mother Tucker’s Lounge; 529 Frenchman Street; 8 – 9 p.m.
Come meet and greet Sordid Lives creator Del Shores and producer Emerson Collins at the newly opened Mother Tuckers Lounge just as the big Southern Decadence weekend kicks off!! A fun chance to chat and grab a drink before the big screening of A Very Sordid Wedding, Saturday, August 2 at 2pm at the Joy Theater!
Madonnathon: Good Friends Bar and Queens head Pub; 740 Dauphine Street; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Count your lucky stars! You’ll see a ray of light as we kick off Decadence holiday weekend right at Good Friends Bar & Queens Head Pub with our Madonna-Thon. Music will be all Madonna all night, getting deeper and deeper into her catalogue as time goes by. But don’t get hung up! Drink specials include $21 hurricane buckets and the Lady Ciccone’s favorite: $8 pomegranate martinis. Open your heart to our queens of the evenings: Madonnathan, Franky, and Dede Onassis. The material girls will celebrate her Madge-esty every hour on the hour with special performances.
Join us to get into the groove of Decadence! Who knows what beautiful strangers you might encounter? Kimono you better don’t miss this!
Yes Queen: Allways Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; starts at 9 p.m.
Come share an evening with one of New Orleans’ favorite QUEENS – Nicolle Lynn Foxx! There will be stories and songs, laughs and tears; hopefully more cocktails than anything! $5 suggested donation.
Oz Southern Decadence Strip Off: 800n Bourbon Street; starts at midnight.
Don’t miss the Oz Southern Decadence Strip Off with Dominic Pacifico and Persana Shoulders. Featuring “Dick in a Cup!” Sponsored by Swiss Navy Products / M D Science Lab, LLC & Pacifico Entertainment. Celebrity guest judges are our special guest porn stars from Pacifico Entertainment:
- Brian Bonds
- Casey Everett
- Josh Connors
- and Pierce Paris!
There will be $1,500 in cash and prizes to the winner!
Friday, September 1, 2017
Lords of Leather Block Party and Beer Bust: Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
For $20 donation to the Lords of Leather Krewe, you will get you unlimited keg beer from 8 p.m. -2 a.m.! Meet Krewe members and enjoy the outdoor party. Donations go toward the production of our 35th Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball (Bal Masque XXXV) to be held at 8pm on Sunday, February 11, 2018. The block party will be a blast, the weather will be hot and steamy, and the beer will cold. Leather Love and Laughter during Southern Decadence 2017!
Halloween New Orleans 34 Cocktails and Disco Balls Southern Decadence Kickoff: Rampart Room; 1009 Poydras Street; 6 – 9 p.m.
Kick off your Southern Decadence 2017 “Cocktails & Disco Balls” Host Party by joining the Halloween New Orleans crew. Here you can get more details on our 34th Halloween weekend events, October 21st-22nd. Bring your friends visiting for the weekend – this is one of the biggest pre-events we host all year! Music by DJ Brien Watson. Open bar on SKYY Vodka & Bud Light from 6-8pm. There will be a suggested $10 donation at the door for this event (no cost for our Hosts and Patrons). Everyone is welcome! For more information, go to www.halloweenneworleans.com.
Lez Go Out Happy Hour: The Friendly Bar; 2301 Charters Street; 6 – 8 p.m.
Lez Go Out pre parade happy hour with live music from our local musical geniuses-Misti Gaither, Joy Clark and Kyndra Joi. Las Tejanitas NOLA will be onsite with delicious snacks. Admission is $5.
Decadence Special Edition of Greetings, from Queer Mountain: The New Movement; 2706 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Greetings, From Queer Mountain is a monthly LGBTQ storytelling showcase started in Austin and now featured every second Friday of the month in New Orleans at The New Movement Theater. Our show is full of fabulous! Featuring the best storytellers from all across the land! Come join us for stories that will make you laugh, cry, ponder the meaning of life and make that drink taste even sweeter. This month we are bringing you a special Decadence edition of the show! When Decadence comes to New Orleans it ups the stakes on fun and so did we! We will have pairs of storytellers including Megan Watts, Alida Glass, Genevieve Rheams, The Sagittarius Sisters and more. Hosted by Amanda G. Happy Hour Specials starts at 6:30 p.m., then the show starts at 7:30 p.m. There is a $5 cover.
Pandora Boxx and Mrs. Kasha Davis at Republic NOLA: 828 S. Peters Street; 8 p.m. – midnight.
Tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/PandoraBoxxKashaDavisNOLATix. WCP and Southern Decadence Grand Marshal 41 Frankie Fierce Present
Pandora Boxx & Mrs. Kasha Davis with special guests Connie Hung, Mercedes E. L’Oreal and emcee Tiffany Alexander. This is an 18+ with a portion of ticket sales donated to official 2017 Southern Decadence charities.
Bearracuda Southern Decadence 2017 upgraded with GROWLr: One Eyed Jacks; 615 Toulouse Street; 9 p.m – 2 a.m.
Enjoy Southern Decadence Weekend as Bearracuda welcomes 100’s of furry guys to dance the night away in the middle of the French Quarter. Bearracuda is the largest attended bear dance party and most prolific gay dance event in the U.S. Tickets are $10 in advance at Bearracuda.com.
Entertainment includes DJ Matt Stands (Seattle) and hot go-go dancers.
Prime Beef Contest: Good Friends Bar and Queens head Pub; 740 Dauphine Street; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Join Good Friends Bar & Queens Head Pub for the newly renovated Prime Beef Contest! This Decadence tradition is now open to everyone 21+ and of all body types. They accept We’re hunks, twinks, twunks, bears, otters, daddies — you name it, you’re eligible! Think you’ve got the stuff to win the prize? Our mistress of ceremonies and head judge Dede Onassis will decide.
First prize wins $100 cash! Second prize wins $50 cash!Third prize wins a $25 bar tab! There will also be drink specials all night. Sign ups begin at 9 pm. Be there, or you’ll miss the beef!
OZ New Orleans: 800 Bourbon Street; Starting at 9 p.m.
DJ Isaac Escalante headlines for the evening with resident DJs: DJ Kyle D, DJ Tim Pflueger, and DJ JRB. Your Weekend Hostess is Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLIII – Persana Shoulders. They have all the boys coming to town just for you! This year, we have celebrity guest porn stars from Pacifico Entertainment for your viewing pleasure all weekend long! Party with Brian Bonds, Casey Everett, Josh Connors, and Pierce Paris, along with all of our gallery of sexy gogos for the weekend!
Mother Tucker’s Lounge Grand Opening: 529 Frenchman Street; Party start time 9 p.m.
Come out to enjoy the grand opening of this new club with noteworthy performances at their opening party. Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. Performances by Ru Paul alum Trinity K. Bonet with special guests Imani Valentino, Karli Lacorre, Dominique Vizcaya and Blazen Haven.
Decadence Taste the Rainbow Queer Variety Show featuring Sea Battle: Gasa Gasa; 4920 Freret Street; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Gasa Gasa “Taste the Rainbow” is queer variety show that will kick off your Decadence weekend the right way! They have a stacked line up coming to you for one night only. After the variety show join us for a special midnight performance by SEA BATTLE! Doors at 8, show at 9. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door.
They have a little bit of everything, drag, burlesque, comedy, celebrity impersonation, original songs, and so much more! See you there!
Featuring:
Jeklyn Hyde
Nikki Sweet
Oliver Percy
Reverend Spooky LeStrange
E-Lang
Bleu
and
LibeRaunchy the BeauxQueen
Hosted by Amanda G.
Glitter Tits Presents Fruit Salad!: Voodoo Lounge; 718 N. Rampart Street; 10 p.m. – 4 a.m.
GLITTER TITS presents: FRUIT SALAD! At this no cover dance party. Come out to the enigmatic Voodoo Lounge for this Southern Decadence weekend with your best juicy looks and make this party one big FRUIT SALAD! Don’t miss this WILD hot n sweaty All girl all vinyl DJ sets by the mostly topless DJ NICE RACK and the blonde bombshell DJ KACEY CHAOS. Get wild and dance all night, dress up but ready to get down in this nasty sweaty juicy fruity hot mess – just please come weird, accepting, confident, and STANKIN’ SEXY. Doors at 10 p.m.; NO COVER! Everyone welcome – Drag! Queer! Straight! Come as yourself! $3 high life’s! $4 wells.
Prince of Perversion Ball 15: Covfefe in a Coal Mine: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields Ave.; 11 p.m. – 4 a.m.
The New Orleans Radical Faeries presents the PRINCE OF PERVERSION BALL 15: COVFEFE IN A COAL MINE!” This is a dance party so come ready to shake it all! And it is very dark in these mines, so a headlamp might be a good idea. Despite all the negative press the dancing starts at 11PM. A new Prince of Perversion will be crowned at MIDNIGHT. Who will it be? A suggested $10 cover charge will be collected at the door, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds (OR PANTS)! $1 house shots and $2 draft beer to keep us UP. ALL. NIGHT! This is a fun filled costume party.
Jock Strap Lube Wrestling Decadence Edition: Allways Lounge and Theatre; 2240 St. Claude Blvd.; 11 p.m.- 2 a.m.
This is one of the top decadent things to do during Southern Decadence weekend, Jock Strap Lube Wrestling! There will be a cash prize of $250 to the winner of the night. On hand will be Queef Latina (MIA) and Moonbaby (PGH). And The event is sponsored by Wet Personal Lubricants and anyone can wrestle. JSLW is the event to catch on this weekend. All are invited to spectate as strangers and friends come together, strip down to jock straps, get covered in lube and have their craziest night! ALL are able to sign up by messaging NEON Burgundy or simply by showing up the night of. Wrestlers get in free of charge and can win a $250 cash prize, or a bar tab or some drag queen merchandise. VIP seats will also be on sale for an extra $10. As a VIP seat holder, you will receive a front row seat, a gift from our sponsor, a gift from our drag queens and a bottle of lube so you can be more part of the action. Doors open at 9 p.m. with show at 11 p.m. $10 admission, $20 VIP.
F*@K It Up: a Southern Decadence Cabaret Kick Off: Allways Lounge and Theatre; 2240 St. Claude Blvd.; 11 p.m.- 2 a.m.
Come kick off your Southern Decadence 2017 with a super hot cabaret show featuring five amazing drag and burlesque performers! Cast includes: Laveau Contraire, Lune Noirr, Franky, Olivia Delye
and hostess Nicole Lynn Foxx.
GIMME A REASON Southern Decadence; Hi Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave.; 11 p.m. – 6 a.m.
Your trusted gay rave is back to kick off a very gay weekend of debauchery with a super sexy special guest DJ alongside some familiar baby faces. Music selectors: Tahl K (NTS/Fine Time/ Los Angeles)
Tahl has a monthly radio show on NTS Radio that features touring DJs and focuses on new global club sounds. He co-founded one of the most respected underground house/techno parties in LA called Fine Time, and brought out a variety of international artists including Giegling, The Black Madonna, Robert Hood, Galcher Lustwerk, Objekt & Call Super and more.
He plays eclectic sets that are anchored around house & techno.
Babygirl (Cash Money Records/ New Orleans)
Your favorite New Orleans belting diva vocal duo holding it down since day one. Cash Money Hot Girlz.
This will be the official after party for Neon Burgundy’s Jock Strap Lube Wrestling that will be happening directly across the street at Allways Lounge. Bring your stamp from Neon’s party across the street and get half price entry. Cheap early bird tickets available here –
https://gimmeareason.eventbrite.com/
Midnight Mass: Santos Bar; 1135 Decatur Street; Starts at 11 p.m.
HIGH PROFILE presents MIDNIGHT MASS DECADENCE ~ a sickening infiltration of deviants and degenerates ~ is upon us and our sacred city.
Fend off all sin and temptation and come get right at Midnight Mass, a Holy Night of Obligaytion.
What to Expect :
• $5 mandatory Donation
• Readings
• Confessional Booth
• Altar Boys
• Blessed Dressed Prize
• The Body and Blood (of Christ) Cocktail
• Choir Set by DJ Soraya
• Gospels by :
~ Visqueen
~ Garlic Junior
~ Jassy
~ Danny Girl
~ Brandy Bonet
•with special appearance by capital H. I. M.
Saturday, September 2, 2017
Wet Deck Pool Party: W Hotel; 316 Charters Street; 12 – 3 p.m.
Come out to the W Hotel French Quarter for a wild Southern Decadence Pool Party featuring beats by DJ Jammin’ Jorge. To attend RSVP to wnolarsvp@whotels.com.
LGBTea at Le Salon: Windsor Court; 300 Gravier Street; 12:30 – 2 p.m.
The Windsor Court Hotel is joining the annual Southern Decadence celebration of worldwide LGBTQ culture and community with a Labor Day weekend of LGBTea events – two afternoons of tea-time cocktails, diversity and drag queen performances. Headlined by Crescent City star Kookie Baker and pianist Ben Childress, the events are new to the hotel’s annual series of themed teas. LGBTea time is 12:30 p.m. in Le Salon at Windsor Court. Price is $75, plus tax and gratuity (includes bottomless mimosas and bloody marys from 12:30-2 p.m.); Must be 21 and older. Reservations required: (504) 596-4773.
In honor of the long weekend, Windsor Court is also offering the Suite Decadence Package for $650, which includes a two-night stay in a Premium Suite, LGBTea service for two on Saturday or Sunday, a welcome amenity and a 15 percent discount on spa services. For a Club Level Suite, the price is $870. Learn more, https://www.windsorcourthotel.com/packages-and-offers/suite-decadence.
Southern Decadence Pop Up Shop: Goorin Brothers Hat Shop; 709 Royal Street; 1 – 3 p.m.
Join Black Sheep Mission as Goorin Brothers hosts their Southern Decadence Pop Up Shop! This is the best in SFX make-up. There will be a Power Hour followed by a live Body Painting demonstration!
Magnolia Stroll Marigny Pub Crawl: Starting at Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields, 2 – 6 p.m.
Join the 3rd annual Magnolia Stroll at 2 p.m. on Southern Decadence weekend. King Misti Ates (aka Johnny Passion) will lead the procession. The charity is Big Easy Animal Rescue – BEAR! A $5.00 donation to go on pub crawl is suggested, but not required. All funds raised will go to the charity! Also joining in the festivities will be this year’s Southern Decadence Grand Marshal Princesse Stephaney and The Big Easy Sisters. There will be a contest for the Best and Worst Hoop Skirt but you do not have to wear a hoop skirt to be in the stroll.
Mellifico Gallery Opening: Red Truck Gallery; 938 Royal Street, 2 – 4 p.m.
Mellifico means to make honey. Join Red Truck Gallery and artist Brandon Reneman for Decadence Weekend 2017! Reneman will have a section of the gallery from Friday to Monday where he’ll be selling illustrations, prints, and of course tank tops and t-shirts. Buy some local art and enjoy a “light” opening reception in the gallery showcasing his work and celebrating one of the best weekends in the city!
Arts in Peril Film Series – Mapplethopre: Look at the Pictures; New Orleans Museum of Art; 1 Diboll Circle; 2 p.m.
The arts—from the visual and fine arts to music and literary arts—have always served to reflect and amplify culture and community. The arts can also serve as a way of giving voice to the marginalized, a function that is sometimes met with outrage, suppression, censorship, and even destruction. NOMA’s Arts in Peril Film Series examines fundamental questions about the production of art and who decides what art is and can be in modern societies. This week’s selection is include: Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures (2016). About “Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures”
This HBO documentary examines the life and work of the revered and controversial photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. Using two retrospectives at in Los Angeles that opened in 2016 at the Getty and LACMA museums as a backdrop, this definitive portrait profiles the artist from early childhood to his beginnings in New York, and his meteoric rise in the art world to his untimely death in 1989. That same year the artist’s works became the center of a political firestorm when Senator Jesse Helms implored America to “look at the pictures” by Mapplethorpe that pushed social boundaries with their frank depictions of nudity, sexuality, and fetishism—a culture war that rages to this day.
A Very Sordid Wedding Premier: Joy Theater; 1200 Canal Street; 2 p.m.
A Very Sordid Wedding will have its Louisiana Premiere one time screening matinee with Del Shores and Emerson Collins. Hosted by comedian Jeff D with Del Shores & Emerson Collins Q&A after the screening. VIP Tickets include reserved front balcony seating section, first drink free, 11×17 film poster signed by Del & Emerson and post-screening meet & greet! General admission tickets include open orchestra/rear balcony seating and Q&A. For tickets, go to www.thejoytheater.ticketfly.com.
Lords of Leather Decadent Behavior Party: The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.l 2 – 5 p.m.
Lords’ Annual “Decadent Behavior” Mens’ Party with theme “Afternoon Delight” will be upstairs at the Phoenix. Enjoy and open bar – well drinks and domestic beer served by sexy bartender Peter. Complimentary “coat” check. $35 in advance or $40 at door. Buy your advance tickets at https://mystic-krewe-of-lords-of-leather.ticketleap.com/decadent-behavior-party-2017/ . It’s the most fun you can have during the day – you don’t want to miss this one!
Framed: Sevario Gallery; 834 Charters Street; 4 – 7 p.m.
Stop by this artist’s Arthur Severio gallery for a book signing and viewing of his latest collection with printing by Creason’s Art Supply.
Bourbon Street Extravaganza; Napoleon’s Itch; 934 Bourbon Street; 6 – 9 p.m.
The Bourbon Street Extravaganza is one of the largest event of Southern Decadence, it happens 6:30 p.m. on the Saturday of Southern Decadence which this year is September the 2nd. This year the city is helping them kick off from the stage of the extravaganza the 300th birthday of the City of New Orleans which will feature musical tributes from a second line band, a tradition of New Orleans, as well as a recording from the famed Rowetta Satchell of Louisiana 1927, telling us about the great flood that wiped out Louisiana in 1927. Come enjoy this free outdoor concert.
GIRL | Crush Presents Fleurt Southern Decadence 2017; Bamboula’s; 541 Frenchman Street; 8 p.m. – 3 a.m.
GIRL | Crush is getting #savage for SoDEC 2017 with DJs, drag, and all of the things that make Decadence one of the wildest parties of the year. It’s guaranteed to be the largest LGBT* party for the girls (and their friends), within walking distance of the action in the Quarter. 21+ | $5 before 10 PM | $10 After 10 PM
Lords of Leather Block Party and Beer Bust: Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
For $20 donation to the Lords of Leather Krewe, you will get you unlimited keg beer from 8 p.m. -2 a.m.! Meet Krewe members and enjoy the outdoor party. Donations go toward the production of our 35th Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball (Bal Masque XXXV) to be held at 8pm on Sunday, February 11, 2018. The block party will be a blast, the weather will be hot and steamy, and the beer will cold. Leather Love and Laughter during Southern Decadence 2017!
Mr. Louisiana Leather 2018; Hi Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 11 p.m.
The Lords of Leather presents Mr. Louisiana Leather 2018. There will be a Friday: “Meat” and Greet 9 p.m. at the Phoenix with the Saturday Contest: 8 p.m. at the Hi-Ho Lounge. Tickets are $15 at the door. Contestant applications can be found at www.lordsofleather.org.
Sophie + Delish Da Goddess, Nice Rack B2B Rusty Lazer: Joy Theatre, 1200 Canal Street; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Come out to see the talents of Sophie and Delish Da Goddess. Tickets on sale now at http://bit.ly/SophieNOLATix with a portion of ticket sales donated to official 2017 Southern Decadence charities. WCP and Southern Decadence Grand Marshall 41 Frankie Fierce Present
SOPHIE MSMSMSM + Delish Da Goddess + Nice Rack B2B Rusty Lazer
Doors 9 p. m. For this all ages show.
Juice Time with Creep Cuts: Uxi Duxi; 4901 Canal Street; 9 p.m. – midnight
CREEP CUTS, everyone’s favorite trickster homo cabaret dream sequence, returns just in time for Southern Decadence to give ya some VARIETY! Join Mz Asa Metric and Mqr En Between as they take you back into their kaleidoscopic world and this time are bringing some of their favorite local musicians and drag siblings. Get ready for a night of drag, indie music, hip hop, Kava and dada agitprop comedy realness! COVER: Any number that ends in 5, no one turned away for lack of funds!!!!
Enjoy an alcohol free space, to experience KAVA AND KRATOM! FEATURING!
-BELLAGIO SHOWERS
-CREEP CUTS
-ELESPEE ELOHEIM
-SULTANA ISHAM
-TARAH CARDS
Vanessa Carr Live: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Avenue; 9 p.m. – midnight
Do not miss this accomplished performer live during Southern Decadence with special guest, Sydney McMath.
OZ New Orleans: 800 Bourbon Street; Starting at 9 p.m.
DJ Ben Baker headlines for the evening with resident DJs: DJ Kyle D, DJ Tim Pflueger, and DJ JRB. Your Weekend Hostess is Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLIII – Persana Shoulders. They have all the boys coming to town just for you! This year, we have celebrity guest porn stars from Pacifico Entertainment for your viewing pleasure all weekend long! Party with Brian Bonds, Casey Everett, Josh Connors, and Pierce Paris, along with all of our gallery of sexy gogos for the weekend!
Sausage Party: Mother Tucker’s Lounge; 529 Frenchman Street; 9 p.m. – midnight
Come out for a taste of some Summer Sausage! Mother Tucker’s Lounge presents this Decadent evening hosted by Chi Chi Larue and starring the SUPER STARS OF PORN: Brent Corrigan, JJ Knight, Kurtis Wolfe and Wesley Woods. There will also be giveaways from Falcon and Swiss Navy and much more.
GrrlSpot Presents Risq – Southern Decadence 2017: Eiffel Society; 2040 St. Charles Avenue; starting at 9 p.m.
Join GrrlSpot for Risq, the largest (and sexiest) indoor party of Southern Decadence!
FEATURING:
* Burlesque by our favorite, and world renowned beauty, Bella Blue!
* The HOTTEST DJ’s in the Gulf South
* Live Art by Mellissa Moore
* Tarot Card Readings with Malika
Admission is $10 admission (Age 18+)
– VIP Available – For VIP info, visit: http://grrlspot.com/
Grab Your Tickets Online Here: https://
They brought in guest DJ Tina from Pearl Bar Houston to help kick off Louisiana’s biggest queer party of the year and start Southern Decadence right! Then, for the feature presentation: Bella Blue will tease and thrill with their annual SoDec Burlesque Revue. After the Show, GrrlSpot’s favorite resident DJ, DJ Gage, will have us dancing all night long.
Enjoy live paintings by Mellissa Moore, get your cards read by Malika, and much, much more. A portion of proceeds to benefit the LGBT Community Center of New Orleans, and charities assisting victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Horse Meat Disco Southern Decadence: Ace Hotel; 600 Carondelet; 10 p.m. – 2 a.m.
TRAX ONLY presents HORSE MEAT DISCO Southern Decadence. The UK’s finest disco operators, Horse Meat Disco are back with underground disco, Italo and rarities that have been rocking crowds from their base in Vauxhall, London, to dancefloors worldwide since 2009. To experience a night with Horse Meat Disco is to experience a night of pure bliss, paired with the hot and sexy energy of Southern Decadence weekend, this is sure to be an unforgetable night, not to be missed. This year marks the 46th Anniversary of SOUTHERN DECADENCE and who better to usher us into the Grand Ball Room of the ACE HOTEL than this iconic London based crew. THE DARK ROOM by Tommy Cornelis of The NeedlExchange (TNX)
Borja Peña of Daddy Issues. Hosted by NEON Burgundy with special performances by Nancy Shame & Franky Canga. Tickets are $20. For tickets go to
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/horse-meat-disco-southern-decadence-2017-ace-hotel-nola-tickets-36658980999 Sunday, September 3, 2017
Furball: One Eyed Jacks; 615 Toulouse Street; 10 p.m – 3 a.m.
Joe Fiore presents FURBALL NEW ORLEANS during Southern Decadence with MUSIC: Barry Harris (Toronto) with GoGo Bears and Cubs. FURBALL returns for our 3rd Year to New Orleans for Southern Decadence – it’s gonna be a hot night! Thunderpuss DJ Legend Barry Harris returns – back by popular demand! Join 100s of furry guys in the heart of the French Quarter! Leather & Fetish wear gear encouraged (not mandatory).
$10 Advance tickets through One Eyed Jack’s at http://bit.ly/2fhZOgT or
$15 at door. There will be drink specials all night. Celebrate Southern Decadence with a furry salute at NYC’s infamous Furball dance party!
It’s Showtime on Rampart: GrandPre’s; 840 North Rampart Street; 10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
It’s Countdown to Southern Decadence and “IT’S SHOWTIME ON RAMPART ST ” where the performers are bringing their Disney Characters to the stage. The talent includes Natasha Sinclair, Gia GiaVanni, Lana O’Day, Paris DeLorean ands Moanalot Fontaine.
The Appletini Revue; Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 10:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
The Appletini Revue is proud to present “NEON NIGHTS” starring Appletini emcee, Stephanie Lee, Miss Passion Armani Cassidine, Miss Britnee Alexander, Mr. Oliver Percy, Miss Chica LaRouge and Miss Appletini, Laveau Contraire with performances by Kara Scene and a special appearance by Southern Decadence Grand Marshal, Princesse Stephaney.
Patio doors open at 9:30 p.m. and the show starts at 10:30 p.m.
Another F#@king Decadence Show: Allways Lounge and Theatre; 2240 St. Claude Blvd.; 11 p.m.- 1 a.m.
Danger Rockwell presents ANOTHER F#@KING DECADENCE SHOW over Southern Decadence Weekend! A smorgasbord of drag, burlesque, boylesque, wtf was that, and oh god why is it sticky acts featuring 10 performers: ANONYMOUS BOTTOM, DANGER ROCKWELL, DICK JONES, EUREEKA STARFISH, GRANDMA FUN, HOLDEN DOVES, JUNO BILQUIS, NICOLE LYNN FOXX, SIREN and SPECIAL GUEST
Doors: 10pm; Show: 11pm; $10 cash gets you in.
Sunday, September 3, 2017
Southern Services – The 2017 Decadence Edition: One Eyed Jacks; 615 Toulouse Street; 11;30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Decadent Duck is Using Her ‘Powers for Good’ for Decadence. While most people come down to NOLA to party for Southern Decadence, NYC drag singer/songwriter Candy Samples brings her Sunday Services to The Big Easy for a grand fundraiser for NO/AIDS Task Force’s Food For Friends. Mistress of the microphone Candy Samples will be back at One Eyed Jacks (615 Toulouse Street) for her 90-minute show and encouraging her audiences to use their ‘Powers for Good’.
This year marks Candy’s 9th year performing her Sunday Services for Decadence audiences. What once started out as a small Sunday morning gathering has grown to one of Decadence’s most revered events. No stranger to fundraising and HIV advocacy, Candy, in her home city of New York, raises money each year for AIDS Walk New York/GMHC and The Braking AIDS Ride/Housing Works along with her work for NO/AIDS Task Force.
Sunday Services, produced by Decadent Duck Events is open to the public with no cover. Candy will be passing around the collection plate for Food for Friends. Last year’s Sunday Services raised over $12,000. Over the past 9 years Sunday Services has helped raise over $75,000 for NO/AIDS Task Force’s Food For Friends.
Find Candy’s music on iTunes! EP’s include “Sample This!”, “Sample That!” and singles include “Sweet Scandal”, “Bear Season”, “A Beary Candy Christmas” & “Queen of the Bears”.
LGBTea at Le Salon: Windsor Court; 300 Gravier Street; 12;30 – 2 p.m.
The Windsor Court Hotel is joining the annual Southern Decadence celebration of worldwide LGBTQ culture and community with a Labor Day weekend of LGBTea events – two afternoons of tea-time cocktails, diversity and drag queen performances. Headlined by Crescent City star Kookie Baker and pianist Ben Childress, the events are new to the hotel’s annual series of themed teas. LGBTea time is 12:30 p.m. in Le Salon at Windsor Court. Price is $75, plus tax and gratuity (includes bottomless mimosas and bloody marys from 12:30-2 p.m.); Must be 21 and older. Reservations required: (504) 596-4773.
In honor of the long weekend, Windsor Court is also offering the Suite Decadence Package for $650, which includes a two-night stay in a Premium Suite, LGBTea service for two on Saturday or Sunday, a welcome amenity and a 15 percent discount on spa services. For a Club Level Suite, the price is $870. Learn more, https://www.windsorcourthotel.com/packages-and-offers/suite-decadence
The SOUTHERN DECADENCE WALKING PARADE: Golden Lantern Start; 1239 Royal Street; 2 p.m.
Come out and enjoy the largest spectacle of color and gaiety during Southern Decadence at the Southern Decadence walking parade. It’s that time again to have some fun and let loose, dress as your favorite DECADENT character in history, movies, books, etc. The Parade starts at the Golden Lantern Bar led by Southern Decadence Grand Marshals XLIII:
Persana Shoulders, Danny Starnes aka Princess Stephaney and Coca Mesa. The Official Theme is “LET THEM EAT CAKE”: Southern Decadence ‘Electrified. The Official Colors are NEON!!!! ALL NEON with Silver accents. The official anthem is THE SOUTHERN DECADENCE XVLI Mega Mix 2017: Neon Lights: Demi Lovato, Me Too: Meghan Trainor, Cake by the Ocean: DNCE and Queen of the Night: Whitney Houston. Let’s get Decadent!
XXL The Party; The Phoenix; 941 Elysian Fields; 2 – 5 p.m.
Our signature party of Southern Decadence, XXL: The Party presented by Nasty Pig is back and it’s bigger and better than ever. They’re closing the entire bar from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 3, for 150 exclusive guests. For $50, enjoy an open bar and party with the hottest men! Boomer Banks, Brian Davilla and Mike Roxy are ready to make this the highlight of your Decadence weekend! Get your tickets now before they sell out. Tickets, if remaining, increase to $60 on August 28. No refunds. Open bar applies to well cocktails and domestic beers. For tickets go to
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/xxl-the-party-presented-by-nasty-pig-tickets-36589394865.
Carnival Kings Present Something Decadent: Mags 940; 940 Elysian Fields, 4 – 10 p.m.
Come celebrate Southern Decadence with The New Orleans Carnival Kings! Join us after the parade at Mags for not cover, cheap drinks, food and the carnival king performers.
Thrills and Wonders: Three Keys at the Ace Hotel; 600 Carondelet; 7 and 10 p.m.
Experience THRILLS & WONDERS, A Special Edition of Moonshine Taste: A POC Cabaret. This time they take you ‘under the big top’ with this sexy, circus inspired evening of drag, burlesque and sideshow featuring an all queer POC cast: DC PauL / Comedy Genius, Chatty The Mime / Clown Extraordinaire, Styxx (Kyle Kei Mills) / Pole Dancing Sensation, Laveau Contraire / Drag Bombshell, Drifter (Ashley Teamer) / Drag King Phenomenon, Lune Noirr / Burlesque Mistress of the Dark, Ray Gunn / International King of Burlesque 2013 and hosted by Nicole Lynn Foxx and the Moonshine Players.
$20 advance tickets and $25 at the door. It’s a double feature with two shows:
EARLY SHOW (7:00pm Doors // 7:30pm Show) – tickets here:http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1543732
LATE SHOW (10:00pm Doors // 10:30pm Show) – tickets here:http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1543733
Bette Bathhouse and Beyond: Colette New Orleans; 822 Gravier Street; 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
After a successful kick off at New York City gay bar EASTERN BLOC, DANIEL NARDICIO brings BETTE BATHHOUSE AND BEYOND to New Orleans for one night only during SOUTHERN DECADENCE, Labor Day weekend. Powerhouse singer AMBER MARTIN recreates one of BETTE MIDLER’s iconic shows at NYC’s infamous gay bathhouse the CONTINENTAL BATHS from 1971. (Martin is also known for spinning John Cameron Mitchell’s MATTACHINE at ALLWAYS LOUNGE when it comes to NOLA.)
The audience at CLUB COLETTE (the notorious Swingers club opened to us for one night only) will be required to don only towels (provided by the DWORLD NOLA staff) to recreate the vibe of the famed bathhouse. JOHNNY DYNELL will be playing “Bathhouse Disco” from the era. He has been DJing at gay clubs since the 1980s and is no stranger to this music. He has been a part-time resident of NOLA for several years and is eager to return for this special night. Expect the unexpected, too, at “B,B and B” as surprise musical guests will also drop by.
Please Note: Upstairs at Colette will be men-only for this night, downstairs is mixed for the shows and dancing. The club is clothing optional and though it does not serve alcohol, guests are allowed to bring their own. The bartenders will serve it throughout the night.
TIX HERE http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2994984
Martin performs 3 short sets slated for 11:30 p.m., 12:30 and 1:30am. Tickets are $20 and $25 at door night of. Tickets available atwww.dworldnola.com.
OZ New Orleans: 800 Bourbon Street; Starting at 9 p.m.
DJ Dominic Pacifico of Pacifico Entertainment headlines for the evening with resident DJs: DJ Kyle D, DJ Tim Pflueger, and DJ JRB. Your Weekend Hostess is Southern Decadence Grand Marshal XLIII – Persana Shoulders. They have all the boys coming to town just for you! This year, we have celebrity guest porn stars from Pacifico Entertainment for your viewing pleasure all weekend long! Party with Brian Bonds, Casey Everett, Josh Connors, and Pierce Paris, along with all of our gallery of sexy gogos for the weekend!
Pandora Boxx at Mother Tucker’s Lounge; 529 Frenchman Street; 9 p.m.
With *Insert Title Here*, Pandora OnionRingsForTheTable Boxx has redefined the man in one woMan show, from her comedic song repertoire to a visit from your sweet, confused Aunty Pandy. In the show, Pandora addresses classy topics, like dysentery, or that time she stole a lemon tree from some dudes lawn and then dated his son. The show will also showcase original songs like The Ballad of Cooter, a heart-wrenching, breathy remix of her non-hit single. *Insert Title Here* promises to woo you, pursue you, and then sue you for slander. Pandora has vowed that If you dont laugh at my show. bite me, I already have your money.
Tickets are $25 for Vip seating and $20 for general admission. To buy tickets go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3071400.
Clench: Oleander; 1000 Royal Street; Starts at 10 p.m.
CLENCH and r e l e a s e presents DJs, dancing and late night debauchery with DJs #POZSIPOZSI and Mussy Napkin. Amazing event space with donation bar and courtyard.
Monday, September 4, 2017
Rainbow Hangover – A Cycle Six Reunion Show: Allways Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 – 10 p.m.
Southern Decadence is here which means night after crazy night of all out debauchery. But don’t you worry because the Kings, Queens, and Inbetweens from Cycle 6 of The New Orleans Drag Workshop are here to heal your impending RAINBOW HANGOVER come Monday.
Doors @ 7pm
Show @ 8pm
$5 Cover
They will bring you a diverse show with spectacular performances by:
Dolly Pardon?
Kamra
Danny Girl
Chrysalis
Gayle King-Kong
Napoleon Complex
Fabigail Tchopitoulas (Hostess)