French Quarter Fest, albeit wet one of their days was so much fun. Now get ready for all the Festively Gay Things to Do this week.

Monday, April 16, 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

Margarita Mondays: The DoublePlay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drink special is $3 margaritas all day and night.

Make Up – Improv and Drag: The Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 8:30 – 10:30 p.m.

Using a special combination of gender deconstruction and audience suggestions, your favorite drag kings / queens / in-betweens serve you that HAUTE, HAWT comedy straight off the top of their wig caps. This monthly improv show features drag numbers chosen by you. Make Up’s STACKED April ensemble includes: Annie Bacterial, Mz. Asa Metric, Fabigail Tchoupitoulas, Dolly Pardon?, Gayle King Kong, Laveau Contraire, Napoleon Complex, Precious Ephemera, Quinn Laroux and Tarah Cards.

Tuesday, April 17 – Sunday, April 22, 2018

Rent – 20th Anniversary Tour: Saenger Theatre; 1111 Canal Street

Tickets start at $30 and will be 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. Group sales are offered for groups of 10 or more and will be available by calling (504) 287-0372. Presented by the New Orleans Theatre Association, RENT is part of the East Jefferson General Hospital Broadway in New Orleans 2017-2018 season.

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theatre. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s RENT continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, RENT follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love. The RENT 20^th Anniversary Tour is produced by Work Light Productions, whose other touring productions include Cinderella, Motown, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas, and Clue.

Tuesday, April 17, 30, 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.

Twofer Tuesdays: Doubleplay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drinks special is two for one drinks until 10 p.m.

The Road to the Crown with Taze-Ya Balls: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon Street; 10:30 p.m.

Join Persana Shoulders and Oz New Orleans for a fabulous benefit show to help raise funds for Taze-ya Ballz, first alternate to Miss Gay Louisiana USofA, as she gets ready to compete for the national title at the Miss Gay USofA pageant. Show will start at 10:30 pm following Bourbon Boylesque.

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

NOAGE Membership Party and Elections: Drifter Hotel; 3522 Tulane Avenue; 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Join the New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elder for their Membership Appreciation Party and Elections for the NOAGE Board of Directors. This is a great opportunity to become a NOAGE Member or renew your Membership, and also to meet the Board of Directors. Only paid NOAGE Members are eligible to vote in the election. If your membership dues are not current, you can either pay online at www.noagenola.org/support or at the event. Membership is $25. Members are also eligible to run for a spot on the NOAGE Board of Directors. Refreshments will be provided, and each attendee will get one free drink ticket.

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.

Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 10:30 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.

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.

Half-Price Hump Days (Wednesdays): Doubleplay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drink special is all drinks are half price until 10 p.m.

Thursday, April 19 – Wednesday, April 25, 2018

NOLA Navy Week

All along the river there will be fun and festivities pertaining to NAVY week such as tall ship tours, rides, seminars and the blessing of the fleet. For more information, go to www.tallshipsnola2018.com/about/nola-navy-week-2018/

Thursday, April 19, 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

Three-Dollar Thursdays: DoublePlay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drink special is $3 Fireball and Jagermeister shots all day and night.

Friday, April 20, 2018

75th Anniversary Celebration of the New Orleans Opera: Mahalia Jackson Theatre; 1419 Basin Street; 8 p.m.

75 years of brilliant opera in one night with historic memories and legendary musical moments! International stars and Louisiana’s leading vocal talent come together to salute our rich past and to usher in the next 75 years of opera in New Orleans. Maestro Lyall will lead the combined forces, including the 90-member New Orleans Opera Chorus and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, in rousing selections by Verdi, Mozart, Offenbach, Rossini, Puccini, Wagner, Bizet, Gershwin, a collection of Broadway favorites and more! Their SOIRÉE 75, starts at 6:30pm and tickets are $75.00. Join them for a cocktail reception with amazing appetizers from our friends at The Country Club New Orleans and Live Painting from artist Andrew Wilkie & special surprises! There is a lecture right after at 7 p.m. Tickets Available Here: https://neworleansopera.secure.force.com/ticket#details_a0S46000000K06jEAC

PERFORMANCE FRIDAY, APRIL 20TH at 8:00 PM – $26 & Up

The 90-member New Orleans Opera Chorus and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will be joined by International stars and leading Louisiana talent, including:

Raymond Aceto, Luretta Bybee, Casey Candebat, Leslie Castay, Ivan Griffin, Paul Groves, Kathleen Halm, Daveda Karanas, Angela Mannino, Sarah Jane McMahon, Lucas Meachem, Chauncey Packer and more.

Tickets Available Here: https://neworleansopera.secure.force.com/ticket#sections_a0F460000001Qi6EAE

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.

Long Island Fridays: DoublePlay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drink special is $5 Long Island Iced Teas all day and night.

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Amon Ra’s Beer Bust and Royalty Party: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 2 – 4 p.m.

Join Amon ra to celebrate their reigning Queen Safonda Peters and King Jeremy Weinberg. The donation at the door is $10 for their Beer Bust which will also include food!

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.

A Night of Blue Roses Dinner: Home Malone; 629 N. Carrolton Ave,; 7 – 10 p.m.

A Tennessee Williams Theater Company Fundraiser includes dinner, a silent auction and live immersive entertainment. A Night of Blue Roses is a Tennessee Williams experience featuring dinner, a silent auction, and interactive entertainment from the pages of Williams’ plays and TWTC’s stages. Mix and mingle with a cast of characters from TWTC’s first three seasons and meet Guest of Honor and world-renowned Williams scholar Dr. Kenneth Holditch. Williams-inspired drinks and plates will be chef-prepared and a special surprise will be in store for everyone in attendance. For tickets, go to www.artful.ly/store/events/14870.

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.

Gag Reflex: The Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 11 p.m.

Augmented with a core cast of some of the fiercest talents in the industry and turning duets in to group-ettes, this is surely going to be just as exciting as it was three years ago. Core Cast includes: Tarah Cards, Siren, Laveau Contraire, Fabigail Tchoupitoulas and NEON Burgundy. The theme is The News. Show starts at midnight. $10 Cover.

GCPAH Beer Bust: The Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 8 – 10 p.m.

$5 ALL YOU CAN DRINK Beer Bust with $1 jello shots are the specials at the Gulf Coast Puppies Animals Handlers event.

CAT 5 Hurricane Saturdays: DoublePlay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drink specials are $5 Hurricanes all day and night and from 8 – 10 p.m. Doubles for the price of a Single on all alcohol.

Sunday, April 22, 2018

New Orleans Tricentennial Dog Parade: NOLA City Bark; 30 Zachary Taylor Drive; 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Celebrate New Orleans’ 300th birthday with a four-legged parade. Come out and show your NOLA spirit with a morning dog walk around NOLA City Bark. This fun event will also include a costume contest for the best New Orleans-centric dog attire. Let’s celebrate with the “lucky dogs” that get to call New Orleans home. For tickets, go to https://neworleans.boldtypetickets.com.

Queens in the Garden: 1216 Jackson Avenue; 3 – 5 p.m.

Come enjoy a showcase of the multiple talents and fashion of New Orleans’ finest drag queens. During a queen-themed fashion show, our performers will flaunt their elaborate costumes and regale their royal subjects. Best Attire Prizes for attendees (hats, heels, bowties, dresses, costumes, etc) and more! This event is rain or shine. No refunds: please consider your ticket cost a tax-deductible donation to the Brain Injury Association of Louisiana if you can’t attend. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com

Bottomless Sundays: The DoublePlay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street

The drink special is $15 Bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Bottomless Mimosas: 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.

Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m.