The daylight time has grown longer with the change in time, letting you enjoy our gorgeous weather. Here are a few if of the festively gay things to do this week.
Monday, March 12, 2018
S.I.N. Night: The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis Street; Starting at 9 p.m.
Come drink with Ashlee. Get your SIN card and receive $2.50 canned beer or well drinks and $1.50 draft.
Margarita Mondays: Grand Pre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m.
From 7 p.m. till close enjoy margarita specials with your bartender Michael
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Kocktail Karaoke: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 8 p.m. – midnight
Join us at Good Friends Bar for Kocktail Karaoke with the winner gets a $25.00 bar tab.
Country Dance Lessons: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 8 p.m.
Tuesdays are Country Dance lessons with dancing from 8 – 11 p.m.
Bourbon Boylesque: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 8:00 p.m.
See the men of Oz like you have never seen them before. The show stars Atomyc Adonis, Bobby B, Franky, Phathoms Deep and other special guests. Hosted by Trixie Minx.
Tacos, Tequila and Tiaras: Buffa’s Bar and Restaurant; 1001 Esplanade Avenue; 8 p.m.
Tacos, Tequila, and Tiaras is a one of New Orleans’ only family friendly drag shows! Join hostess Vanessa Carr Kennedy every Tuesday, have a taco or two, and learn a little bit about the art of drag.
Wednesday, March 14 – Sunday, March 25, 2018
The Phantom of the Opera: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal Street
Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera comes to a city near you as part of a brand new North American Tour. This production, which retains the beloved story and thrilling score, boasts exciting new special effects, scenic and lighting designs, staging and choreography and has been hailed by critics as “bigger and better than ever before.” Tickets for The Phantom of the Opera Cstart at $30 and are available at the Saenger Theatre Box Office (1111 Canal St., New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116),BroadwayInNewOrleans.com, all Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at (800) 982-2787.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
WednesGays at LPK Uptown: Louisiana Pizza Kitchen; 615 South Carrolton Ave.; 5 p.m.
Join us every Wednesday to celebrate diversity. See old friends or make some new ones and find out what’s happening in the Nola community. All this while enjoying 1/2 price drinks from the bar. Invite your friends…
You Better Sing Karaoke; Lafitte’s in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 7 p.m.
Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Lafittes in Exile. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Game Night: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 7 p.m.
Wednesdays are Game night with Honey Bee at 7 p.m. with free jello shots and Bar Tabs.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Honey Bee Trivia: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart St.; 7 p.m.
Thursday is Honey Bee Trivia at 7 p.m. Four rounds with jello shots to the winner of each round and a Bar Tab to top person/team of the night.
Girl | Crush: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon Street; 9 p.m.
Girl | Crush is bringing you a weekly event for girls who like girls, and their friends! This flavor of CRUSH entitled DTF is exclusive to New Orleans’ #1 Dance Club, Oz and happens every Thursday night.
The Jeff D Comedy Cabaret; Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10 p.m.
The Comedy Cabaret stars Jeff D. featuring Gia Giavanni. Enjoy hilarious comedians, amazing talent and the Ladies of Oz.
Strip Off: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; Midnight
Persana Shoulders hosts the Strip Off every Thursday night. Sign up begins at 11 p.m. and the show features a spotlight performance by Miss Gay Louisiana America 2013 Mercedes Ellis Loreal. Winners receive
1st PLACE – $100 Cash • 2nd PLACE – $50 Bar tab
Friday, March 16, 2018
Amazing Grapes Wine Tasting and Auction: Hermann Grima House; 820 St. Louis Street; 6:30 – 10 p.m.
Come out for a fabulous evening under the stars in a historic French Quarter courtyard! The Amazing Grapes Wine Tasting and Auction benefits the Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses’ education programs and preservation.
PATRON PARTY – Bubbles and Bourbon Happy Hour
feat. Veuve Clicquot and Woodford Reserve
6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Specialty bourbon cocktails, champagne and delicious bites to eat and silent auction preview
AUCTION & DINNER
7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Wine tasting, exciting silent auction, Creole cuisine by Broussard’s and live music
This fun and festive auction features special wines, experiences, unique art, travel, jewelry and much more. For tickets, go to
https://501auctions.com/amazinggrapes
Julia Jump: NOCCA; 2800 Chartres Street; 7 – 11 p.m.
For 41 years, the Preservation Resource Center’s Julia Jump has been one of the city’s most exciting Spring events. What started as a small campaign to save Julia Row has evolved into our annual major fundraiser, supporting the preservation of historic architecture and neighborhoods city-wide. This year’s Jump, chaired by Melissa Eversmeyer and Shon Cowan Baker, will take place at The NOCCA Institute’s Solomon Family Hall (2800 Chartres Street). Join them for an evening of exceptional cuisine, a fantastic silent auction, and live music by NOCCA students and Bon Bon Vivant, for a 1920s-themed soirée. They are thrilled to celebrate our 41st Julia Jump in an incredible example of adaptive reuse, and to shed more light on the critically important historical event which happened a few steps away on Press street and Royal – the arrest of Homer Plessy, which led to the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson case that challenged the Separate Car Act.
Patron Party · 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Live music by NOCCA students
Cuisine by Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group
Julia Jump · 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Live music by Bon Bon Vivant
Local Cuisine by 5 Happiness, The Green Fork, Nesbit’s Poeyfarre Market, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and Tsunami Sushi New Orleans
The best silent auction in town
Purchase tickets and see how your support makes a difference to the PRC’s impact on New Orleans at prcno.org/event/julia-jump-2018/
Music of Senator Ken: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy live music with Senator Ken playing all your favorites.
Play Girlz: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m.
Drag show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests.
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m.
Hosted by Lisa Beaumann, anyone can enter – $100 cash prize.
Jock Strap Lube Wrestling: Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Come enjoy the most juicy, wettest night one can find downtown! Don’t forget, the winner gets $100 CASH PRIZE! Plus there are drag shows! * WOAH * Drop Trou and let the games begin!! Wrestling is open to all! Sign up the night of or message NEON Burgundy before showtime. $100 Cash Prize! Drag by: Amber Alert; Besame Culo feat, Daddy Issues; Penny Champagne (ptown) and hosted and produced by Neon Burgundy.
Dj sets before and after by Sensitive Jock. $10 cover.
Anything But Clothes Party: Cafe Lafitte’s in Exile Balcony Bar; 901 Bourbon Street; 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Enjoy the ANYTHING BUT CLOTHES PARTY at the Cafe Lafittes en Exile and kick off St. Patrick’s Day in your own interesting creation of a costume. Party. The ANYTHING BUT CLOTHES PARTY lets you design a unique costume like no other party goer. Get CREATIVE, get WEIRD and wear anything BUT clothes. Come to the Balcony bar at the Cafe Lafittes en Exile at 9pm to enjoy all the excitement AtomycWolf has to offer. We have famous Atlanta Dj, Dj Tittisweat spinning all night long and a $100 CASH Prize at Midnight for BEST COSTUME. $10 cover at the door.
F*@K It UP: The Goat; 1301 St. Bernard Avenue; 11 p.m.
March’s edition of ‘F*@K IT UP’ will be extra LIT – no exaggeration! Not only will we have some of your favorite drag performers and dope vibes, we’ll also be toasting to Nicole’s 28th BIRTHDAY!! Featuring: Laveau Contraire, Auda Beaux Di, Franky and hosted by Nicole Lynn Foxx
Traxxx by Edgeslayer (Edge Ra). Doors at 11PM / Show at MIDNIGHT / $10 cover.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
2018 Irish Channel St. Patrick;’s Day Parade; Magazine Street; 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day New Orleans Style with the annual Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Enjoy this truly essential New Orleans St. Patrick’s Day experience and catch our throws which include flowers, beads, kisses, cabbage, and much more! As always, mass begins at Noon at St. Mary’s Assumption Church. 2030 Constance St. and is open to the public. The parade begins after mass.
St. Patrick’s Day at The Country Club; 634 Louisa Street; 4 – 7 p.m.
Come watch the parade and CELEBRATE at the Country Club! They will have Tent Specials on the front lawn for quick Grab and Go options, including a Corn Beef Jambalaya bowl and specials on Guinness, PBR, Strongbow, Baileys, Jameson and more. They will also be open inside with their regular menus and our Happy Hour Specials which include 3.00 well drinks.
Piano Bar with Trey Ming; Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 4 – 7 p.m.
Sing along with your favorite songs with Talented piano player Trey Ming.
Music of Vanessa Carr Kennedy; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Enjoy songstress Vanessa as she sings some of the tops hits of yesterday and today.
Divas R Us; Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 10 – 11:30 p.m.
This wonderful drag show directed by Monica Sinclaire Kennedy includes a special guests stars.
GCPAH Beer Bust: Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 8 p.m.
Come out from 8 – 10 p.m. for $5 all you can drink beer and $1 jello shots at the Beer Bust.
Sunday, March 18, 2018
Bottomless Mimosa: Cafe Lafittes in Exile; 901 Bourbon Street; 1 – 4 p.m.
Bottomless Mimosas are offered upstairs from 1 – 4 p.m. for $12.
You Better Sing Karaoke; GrandPre’s; 834 North Rampart St.; 7 p.m.
Join DJ Kory and DJ Derek as they play Karaoke at Good Friends Bar. Behind the bar slinging your drinks for you are Jeremy, Ryan, and Tim.
Jubilee: Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal Street; 5 p.m.
This Sunday Funday show stars Reba Douglas and special guests.
Zingo: Corner Pocket; 640 St. Louis Street; 6:30 p.m.
Play Bingo with hosts Opal Masters followed by the Barry BareAss Dancer of the Week Contest.
New Orleans Fashion Week Kickoff Party: Nopsi Hotel; 317 Baronne Street; 7 – 10 p.m.
Enjoy music, signature drinks, tasty bites, and cutting edge company at the rooftop bar of NOPSI Hotel, Above the Grid, to kick off the most fashionable week in the Gulf Coast region.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m.
This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Nicole Lynn Foxx, Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean. For tickets, go to https://www.eventbrite.com.
Drink Drown and Drag: The Pub; 801 Bourbon Street; 6 – 9 p.m.
Sunday Funday upstairs at The Parade. $15 Drink and Drown from 6 – 9 p.m. with a star studded drag show starting at 8 p.m.
Comeback Queens: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine Street; 7 – 11 p.m.
Join Good Friends for their our 24th annual Turn-A-Bout. Hosted by the amazing Kory Poole and the fabulous Madonnathan Hastings. Come enjoy the show and watch your favorite bartenders in the spotlight performing your favorite songs from artists that have made great comebacks. Its your one night a year to see us all in drag! This is their biggest fundraiser, with this years recipient being, “Belle Reve.” If you can’t make it to the show we are also soliciting donation items for auction and raffle. 100% of all funds raised go to Belle Reve. There will be a silent auction and raffle with amazing items to win. Items to be announced soon! Raffle tickets are being sold at the bar through March 18th.