It is French Quarter Festival in New Orleans from Thursday through Sunday. It is a free festival with food, music and events all around the French Quarter. There are so many Festively Gay Things to Do this week both in and around the festival. So pull out your calendars and check out a few of these.
Monday, April 9, 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.
The Show: The Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 10 p.m. – midnight
What is the show? It’s basically a talent show where the winner of the show wins $200 CASH — and your friends can help! How does it all work? THE SHOW is proudly produced by NEON Burgundy and co hosted by the one and only Siren. There is a $10 cover. You sign up at the bar the night of with NEON Burgundy. Sign ups will open at 9pm the night of and you must be signed up by show time at 10 p.m.
All acts must be Solo Acts. One can sing; dance; fake sing; drag; juggle; hula hoop; strip; do a comedy set; play a tambourine or any other musical instrument; sew a dress in a minute; do impersonations; read poetry; tap dance; rap; swallow swords; breed goldfish; and whatever else may be your talent. Also, if your act is greater than 5 minutes, it may be cut short by production. There will be a top three determined by the two hosts. At that point, it is left up to the audience (so you may wanna bring you posse.) The audience will applaud to determine the top winner of the night. The applause will be monitored by a decibel reader to ensure accuracy of the winner. Payment of $200 cash is made to the winner the night.
Tuesday, April 10, 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.
Wednesday, April 11, 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.
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 12, 2018
Southern Gothic Redux Opening: Severio Gallery; 834 Charters Street; 6 – 8 p.m.
Southern Gothic Redux re-images race and gender in the latest collection of photographs by Arthur Severio and paintings by Andrew LaMar Hopkins . Severio’s new photographs take Tennessee Williams’ iconic characters to a new level, with Mme. Desiree Josephine DuPlantier as Violet Venable, the matriarch from Suddenly Last Summer, in the actual Garden District location that inspired the original play. Andrew LaMar Hopkins aka Mme Desiree Josephine DuPlantier will be showing his latest Louisiana colonial Gens de Couleur Libre paintings. Hopkins’ featured work is the Birth of the Creole Venus , a nod to the 15th century Botticelli masterpiece, is an allegorical depiction of the establishment of Louisiana’s culture.
Southern Gothic Redux was inspired by Bethany Bultman as she got to know Severio and Hopkins, two local performers, via the New Orleans Musician Clinic’s Dancer Wellness Program. She invited the two artists to use the New Orleans Musicians Assistance Fdn, Garden district headquarters as a backdrop for their artistic Tricentennial inspiration. Southern Gothic Redux will be on display from Thursday April 11th – Thursday May 31st.
Second Thursday at CAC: Contemporary Arts Center; 900 Camp Street, 6 – 9 p.m.
Join the CAC on the Second Thursday of each month for an evening of programs designed to enhance your appreciation of contemporary art and artists. Music by AFRO△NARCHY; Food Truck: La Cubana; Happy Hour 6–7pm
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.
Hey Girl!: The Always Lounge; 2240 St. Claude Avenue; 9 p.m. – midnight
This drag show is serving up 2 scoops of the finest femme artists of the 90s with a strong alternative lean. From The Lunachicks to Lauryn Hill, and Sleater-Kinney to Save Ferris, we’re giving you more 90s nostalgia than a Delia’s catalog! Hosted by SIREN with the talents of: FRANKY, TARAH CARDS, JASSY and special guest MAXI GLAMOUR (St Louis). Tickets $10 at the door; Doors at 9pm, Show at 10.
New Orleans Carnival Kings at the Four Seasons Bar; 3229 N. Causeway Blvd.; 9:30 p.m.
SHOW STARTS at 10:30 p.m. doors open 9:30 p.m.
Friday, April 13, 2018
Long Island Fridays: DoublePlay Bar; 439 Dauphine Street
The drink special is $5 Long Island Iced Teas all day and night.
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.
Malevitus, The Wanting and Alexandra Scott at BJ’s; 4301 Burgundy Street; 10 p.m.
Malevitus brings their dance punk saga back to R Scully’s Friday night party, with gorgeously dark songbird, Alexandra Scott and queer folk quartet, The Wanting.
Saturday, April 14, 2018
NOAGE Presents Coffee Talk – Mindfulness: New Orleans Healing Center; 2372 St. Claude; 10 – 11:30 a.m.
In Room #250 of the New Orleans Healing Center. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. The topic will be Mindfulness. Evidence supports the use of mindfulness to alleviate symptoms of a variety of mental and physical disorders, and many people find that mindfulness practice enriches their spiritual life. The Moderator will be Rolf VanAnders.
He is on the Wellness Committee at LSUHSC and have created a mindfulness training program called the Mindful Tiger which meets 32 times a month at various locations across our campus, the LSU Dental School, and the Ochsner- Kenner hospital. His mission Is to promote mindfulness and meditation training as a way to get in touch with our rich inner resources of wellness, healing and creativity, and to celebrate our quality of life as both individuals and community.
Southern Gothic Redux Artist Talk: Severio Gallery; 834 Charters Street; 1 p.m.
The show will be opening April 11th and an artist talk with artists Andrew Lamar Hopkins and Arthur Severio. Mr. Hopkins and Mr. Severio will take place on the 14th with discussions of Andrew’s current and past work and Arthur will talk about his photos of Tennessee Williams characters portrayed in modern times by gender fluid people.
Nola Gaymers April Party: LGBT Community Center; 2727 Soto Broad Street; 2 – 6 p.m.
Join us at the LGBT Center to socialize, game and generally geek out. There will be board games, party games, card games, and snacks to share! They strongly encourage you to bring your own favorite games as well. Donations of $3 or more towards future Gaymer events will be split with the LGBT center. Hosts: Sable Switch and Kat Scoleri
The Perfect Pairing – Lopez and Schneider: Gallery Orange; 819 Royal Street; 5 – 8 p.m.
Oysters + Cocktails; Art + Music; New Orleans + Festivals. Come out and enjoy the new art of local talents Carlos Lopez & Grant Schexnider.
Beautiful Broken Things Opening: The Funeral Gallery; 811 Royal Street; 6 – 9 p.m.
Funeral Gallery is thrilled to present a brand new solo exhibit Beautiful Broken Things by Art Doll rock star, Sheri Debow. Sheri Debow is legendary in the strange and beautiful world of OOAK art dolls. She has been featured in many of the top outsider arts magazines including Beautiful Bizarre and Art Doll Quarterly. Her dolls are lovingly sculpted out of German polymer clay and dressed in delicate hand sewn costumes. Last year she was commissioned by NBC’s dark fantasy series “Grimm” to create two dolls that served as character representations of two of their cast members. Sheri DeBow is an artist living in the Napa Valley. She studied Sculpture in California and has been a full time artist for over ten years. Her work has been featured in multiple Domestic & International Art, Fashion & craft magazines as well as on the cover. Sheri’s art dolls and sculptures can be seen in galleries across the U.S. & she now has pieces hanging in collections around the world.
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.
Johnny Passion Presents Elite Celebrity Entertainment: GrandPre’s; 834 N. Rampart Street; 10 p.m. – midnight
Join show director and host, Johnny Passion for the debut of ELITE Celebrity Entertainment at GrandPre’s. Starring Pussy Hertz and Ava Gina with special guest star Solitaire (Bonita Folse). Showtime is 10pm with NO cover!
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 15, 2018
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 or Felicia Phillips followed by the Barry BareAss Dancer of the Week Contest.
Oz Show Night: Oz; 800 Bourbon Street; 9:30 p.m.
This popular drag show is hosted by Persana Shoulders and features Lisa Beaumann, Connie Hung, Anastascia Davenport; Chichi Rodriguez and Dominique DeLorean.
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.