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November in New Orleans is a fabulous time of year. Here are just a few of the hot happenings during the lead up to Thanksgiving and after Turkey Day. If you want your event listed, send an email to ledgemgp@gmail.com.
Monday:
· NOAGE New Orleans Walking Group; Audubon Park; 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans; 4 p.m. NOAGE’s weekly walking group meets on Mondays at 4:00 PM at the Magazine Street entrance to Audubon Zoo. They start walking promptly at 4:00, so be sure to arrive a few minutes early. Please consult with your primary care physician before beginning any new fitness regimen, especially if you are not used to regular exercise. PLEASE NOTE: The walking group will be AUTOMATICALLY CANCELED in the event of inclement weather.
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· Cooking with Monica: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 5 p.m. Come enjoy delicious food cooked by Monica every Monday at 5 p.m. and stay and enjoy cocktails with her till her shift ends at 2 a.m.
· Drag Bing: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 7 p.m. Every Monday Drag Bingo 7pm hosted by Mistie Bonet and/or Princess Stephany
· Betsy Propane Smoke Show; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 7 p.m. Betsy Propane & The Accessories are a jazz trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the Ancient Art of Bump & Grind.
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· LAZY SUSAN KARAOKE: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8:30 p.m. – 1 a.m. With a rotating cast of drag hosts.
· Almost Naked Karaoke: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9:30 p.m. Sign up & sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. You vote and decide on who wins! (nudity optional). Suggested donation $5 – $10
Tuesday:
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· Trivia Night: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St.; 7:30 p.m. 5 Rounds of Ten Questions Plus a Bonus Round; Prizes for 1st, 2nd & Last Place; $3 Wells & Domestics til 8PM; Kitchen Open til 10PM. Call the Bar at (504) 523-4517 to Reserve a Table
· George’s Tuesday Night Trivia; George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 7 p.m. Come play trivia every Tuesday with a different theme each week.
· No Judgment Karaoke at Good Friends: Good Friends Bar; 740 Dauphine St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy karaoke with fabulous hosts and a chance to win great prizes.
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· Big Easy Stompers Line Dancing: Okay Bar; 1700 Port St., 3300 Royal St.., New Orleans.; 8 – 11 p.m. The Big Easy Stompers have free dance classes every Tuesday. They have been giving dance classes to the LGBTQ+ community and general public. Classes are $10. All are welcome and beginners are welcome.
· Weekly Pool Tournament; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans; 8 – 10 p.m. The Phoenix Pool Tournament is every Tuesday night! $5 buy in, winner takes all. Drink specials begin at 7pm.
· Slow Jam Tuesday; SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8 p.m. to close. Slide into Tuesday the easy way with chill vibes, smooth throwback tunes & cold drinks! Happy Hour 4PM–6PM. Kyle behind the bar ALL NIGHT! Come out and enjoy Big Gay Trivia with Tara Shay Montgomery.
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· Open Talent Night: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. Hosted by Debbie with a D.
Wednesday:
· Showtunes Sing-A-Long; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – midnight. With VJ Brendan Thompson. Grab a Cocktail and Sing –A–Long to some of your all time favorites.
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· No Judgment Karaoke; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out at the oldest Gay Bar in New Orleans.
· Karaoke: Crossing NOLA; 439 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Darrioke Karaoke hosted by Darrius Summers 8pm till midnight
· Line Dancing with Miss Honey Sparkles: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans.; 8 p.m. Every Wednesday we are boot scootin’and no partner required!! Join us for Line Dancing Night with Miss Honesy Sparkles and leave your two left feet at the door (or bring ’em, we’ll get you sorted out)! Happy Hour 5:30pm – 7pm. Line Dancing 8 – 10 p.m.
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· Karaoke Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 8:30 p.m. Come join Dakota Goldman behind the bar for happy hour from 4-6pm, then stay for karaoke with Caleb Cuevas at 8:30 til 11:30!
· Wednesday Night Variety Show: The Page; 542 N. Rampart St., New Orleans.; 9:15 p.m. Hosted by Simone Rishard. $5 entry fee and drinks specials all night.
· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 9:30-11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
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Thursday:
· PFLAG New Orleans Expanding the Rainbow: WHIVFM.org; 9 a.m. Check out this fabulous radio show every Thursday at 9 a.m. with Frank and Sally and special guests from the LGBTQ+ community.
· Karaoke at Pub: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 7 p.m. – midnight. Sing your heart out every Thursday upstairs at the Parade. There will be a different special host each week. Choose from over 30,000 songs.
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· The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque; The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 8 – 9:30 p.m. The Van Ella Bordella, New Orleans’ Storyville spectacle, is back with an all new show, original music, and courtesans. Limited seating. Join Madam Lola Van Ella and her courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and Victorian era brothel history. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com.
· QUEERS OF COMEDY New Orleans: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 8 p.m. A group of queer comedians performing comedy together.
· Terrioke: Le Caberet; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Come sing karaoke with Terri Aqui.
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· Oz Strip Off: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. – midnight. Come enjoy the Oz Strip Off contest sponsored by Swiss Navy. Contestants in this male go-go competition can win $300 in cash and prizes for 1st Place.
Friday:
· Drag Bingo: The Roundup; 560 Heinburg St., Pensacola, FL; 6:30 p.m. Special Guest Host Alexis Milano pulls balls and hands out great prizes.
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· Whiskey & Rhinestones: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans. 7 p.m. Created by homegrown showgirl Bella Blue, this show has been serving up sequins, sass, and old-school charm since 2016. Featuring a rotating cast of local and out-of-town performers each week so no 2 shows are ever the same!
· Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom at The Jazz Playhouse: Royal Sonesta; 300 Bourbon St.; 7 and 9 p.m. shows. Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960’s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Get tickets at www.eventbrite.com
· Freaky Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Ivy Dripp and JoJo host “FREAKY FRIDAYS ,” featuring performances that are sure to amaze and delight! A show that celebrates glam and horror!
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· Bayou Blues Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 10:30 p.m. Tickets available at eventbrite.com and at the door. An intimate night of live blues music accompanied by burlesque and variety acts. Drink specials by your bartenders and comfy seating to enjoy the art of the striptease. Music by The Delta Revues Burlesque by Miss Oops C. (AKA Oops the Clown)
· Karaoke Night @ Sipps: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave. Gulfport, MS; 9 p.m. – midnight. Come sing your heart out.
· Fab Fridays Show Night: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Rd., Baton Rouge; 9 p.m. Get ready to be dazzled by the fabulous Bombshells of Baton Rouge, plus a surprise special guest each week! Hosted by the fabulous Miss Thing. $4 well drinks before 11.
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· The Famous Corner Pocket New Meat Contest; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 10 p.m. (Boys dancin’ from 7 p.m.). The country’s longest running all-male amateur dance contest (over three decades!) Hosted by Corner Pocket Emcee Felicia Phillips, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal. Bring your sexiest, skimpiest, and tightest undies (but no jockstraps) for a chance at a cash prize of $100 ($200 if it’s your first time in our contest). Open to all contestants over 21. New dancers encouraged.
· That’s Drag: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Come out and enjoy a great show with Haus Contraire.
· Guys Night Fridays: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m, Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” / Adam Joseph / Orlando Ricardo. THE OZ GO-GOs DANCING ON THE BAR ALL WEEKEND!
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· Friday Night Drag: George’s Place; 860 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge; 11 p.m. Join us Fridays Nights @georgesplacebr for the area’s best drag entertainers.
Saturday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy Drag performances and brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
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· LGBTQIA+ Youth Drop Inn Nights: New Orleans Pride Center; 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans: 3 – 5 p.m. Every Saturday from 3-5pm, LGBTQ+ youth (ages 13-24) can join us at The Pride Center for different activities including movies, arts, journaling, and more! FREE to attend!
· Drag Me To The Lantern: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 10 p.m. Vanessa Carr presents a Mama Honey Production.
· Dance Bitches Dance: Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 10 p.m. With DJ Tim Pflueger. 15 X Winner GAA “DJ of the Year” followed by DJ Adam Joseph or DJ Orlando Ricardo
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· Show Night: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 11:30 p.m. Come check out Nicole DuBois and a rotating cast of drag performers each week.
Sunday
· Drag Brunch @ the Country Club: Country Club; 634 Louisa St.; 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Enjoy Drag performances and brunch! Reservations can be made at opentable.com
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· Morning Worship: Metropolitan Community Church of New Orleans; 5401 S. Claiborne Ave.; 10 – 11 a.m. Our worship services are best described as “Blended”. We recognize that many of our congregants come from different religious and spiritual backgrounds. We strive to incorporate elements from those various backgrounds so that all can feel a little more connected to our services.
· Solemn High Mass; St. Anna’s Episcopal Church; 1313 Esplanade Ave.; starts at 10:30 a.m. We are a diverse congregation and our slogan is “All are welcomed. None are shunned.” Our worship style is ornate with deep ritual yet it remains warm and inviting. We are also kid and pet friendly. St. Anna’s welcomes all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
· WigSnatchers Drag Brunch: Marigny Brasserie; 640 Frenchmen St. , New Orleans; 12 – 3 p.m. Located in the heart of Frenchmen St. Hosted by Cosette LaFemme and Mistie Bonét, Drag Brunch @ Marigny Brasserie. Performances plus a plate of New Orleans, drinks, and a safe space. Email marigny.brasserie@kfkgroup.com to inquire about special event offers and group pricing of parties of 5 or more
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· Trash Disco & Historic Napkin Toss; Cafe Lafitte in Exile; 901 Bourbon St.; 1 – 10:30 p.m. Dance the night away at Lafitte’s in Exile, home of the world-famous napkin toss that happens every Sunday between 8:30 and 10 p.m.
· Sing-A-Long Sundays: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 4 p.m. – midnight. Join Gay Appreciation Award Winner VJ Brendan for Sing-A-Long Sundays.
· Vanessa Carr: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St., New Orleans; 3 – 5 p.m. Come see Vanessa Carr Kennedy sing your favorite songs.
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· The PlayGirlz Show: The Golden Lantern; 1239 Royal St.; 5 – 7 p.m. Come out and enjoy the show featuring Gia GiaVanni and special guests each week.
· Zingo!; The Corner Pocket; 940 St. Louis St.; 6 p.m. Zingo! with the boy’s pullin’ the balls. Can you say, O 69? Come play to win fabulous prizes and bar tabs (free to play). Felicia Phillips, former Southern Decadence Grand Marshal, hosts.
· SIPPS Drag Bingo: SIPPS Gulfport; 2218 25th Ave.; Gulfport, MS.; 7 p.m. Come play bingo for great prizes every Sunday.
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· Drag Bingeaux; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St.; 7 – 9 p.m. Hosted by Ivy Dripp with go-go boys. 11 games, no cover.
· The Opulence Hour: Maison; 508 Frenchmen St.; 8 – 9 p.m. The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday presents a different show from our rotating cast of entertainers. For tickets, go to www.eventbrite.com
· Lipstixx Ladies on Parade; Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St.; 8 – 10 p.m. Hosted by Miss Aubrey Synclaire. Showtime 8pm Sharp! Reservations accepted on a “first come first serve” at 504-529-2107.
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· The Ladies of Oz Show Night; Oz New Orleans; 800 Bourbon St., New Orleans; 9:30- 11:30 p.m. Featuring the Ladies of Oz and DJ Tim Pflueger.
11/1 – 11/8
· The Lion King: The Saenger Theater; 1111 Canal St., New Orleans; go to website for tickets, dates and times – https://us.atgtickets.com/events/disneys-the-lion-king/saenger-theatre/ Winner of 6 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, The Lion King tells a story filled with hope and adventure set against an amazing backdrop of stunning visuals, with songs by Elton John and Tim Rice.
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11/1
· Halloween New Orleans Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance; Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park at Gov. Nicholls St. Wharf; New Orleans.; 1 – 4:30 p.m. Come tea dance the day away at New Orleans’ newest riverfront park with DJ Ben Bakson. Keep the celebration going as we take to the streets for a traditional New Orleans second line through the iconic French Quarter. https://www.halloweenneworleans.com/events
11/2
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· New Orleans Chorus Connection: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 6:30pm – 8:30pm. The New Orleans Chorus Connection: where music meets therapy. The choir is more than just a place to sing—it’s a community of support and understanding where everyone’s journey is valued and respected. Whether you’re a beginner feeling nervous about singing or someone looking for a therapeutic outlet through music, you’ll find a home here among friends.
11/3
· Life is a Cabaret Book Signing: The Garden District Book Shop; 2727 Prytania St., New Orleans; 6 p.m. Local author Brian Fairbanks returns to celebrate his book Life is a Cabaret: The Amazing Story of the Real Lives that Inspired the Iconic Musical which tells the untold story of the extraordinary people who inspired Christopher Isherwood’s characters in Cabaret. The festivities begin at 6:00pm with music from Ingrid Lucia and special guests, cocktail specials at Bar epilogue, author reading and more. The event is free and open to the public but interested parties are encouraged to RSVP ahead of time on Eventbrite.
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· Freaklesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6:30 p.m. Freaklesque is a cabaret of the strangest, silliest burlesque acts that our New Orleans performers have to offer. Prepared to be dazzled, confused, and horny all at once. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· AVANT HARDE: Outré Cabaret & Burlesque: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. Avant-garde, outrageous burlesque, drag & cabaret. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
11/4
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· Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 6 p.m. Burlesque Bingo with Lefty Lucy is a whirlwind of wholesome good times blended with Burlesque! Win prizes every round, including a New Orleans Gift Set. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Esoterotica Tarot: The Spread VII: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave.; 9 p.m. We’ll reimagine the Major and Minor Arcana for a lucky-number-seven(th) year at an evening of magic and erotic weavings. Do you have something sexy to share? We love new voices! Find our submission guidelines online at esoterotica.com. $5 Cash or Venmo at the Door
11/5
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· Black Tie Club November Dining Out Event: Chef Ron’s Gumbo Stop; 2309 N. Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA; 7 – 9 p.m. Chef is going to prepare a four-course meal with wine pairings, included. This will be held in a private room ensuring a wonderful event for all members and guests of Black Tie Club New Orleans Gulf Coast.
· Chaotic Good Time – The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 9:30 p.m. A risqué adventure brought to life through performances from burlesque, drag and variety artists paired with storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening’s events. Tickets at Eventbrite.com and at the door.
11/6
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· Clue: Le Cabaret; Le Cabaret; 834 N. Rampart St., New Orleans; 8 p.m. Join your favorite CLUE characters in this cabaret-musical adaptation of the cult classic motion picture, CLUE! Come see a version of the classic movie that includes Drag, Burlesque, Live Music, and all sorts of irreverent, outrageous comedy.
· NOLA Pups and Handlers Beer Bust; Phoenix Bar; 941 Elysian Fields Ave.; 9 p.m. – midnight. Mix and mingle with NOLA Pups and Handlers club at their monthly beer bust social! $1 draft Bud Lite on the back patio.
· Plot Twist: Splash Nightclub; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. We’re throwing out the rulebook for PLOT TWIST — a drag show where every number has a twist and nothing is quite what it seems. Miss Thing and Amanda Andrews are taking the stage alongside a special guest for a night packed with unexpected song switches, reveals, transformations, surprises and performances designed to keep you guessing until the very end. Between the surprises, DJ SQRD keeps the dance floor moving with nonstop hits. Entry available at the door or secure your presale at SplashBR.com.
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· Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist!: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10 p.m. Experience the elegant world of Burlesque…with a TWIST. Champagne and Showgirls are waiting for you at The Allways Lounge & Cabaret! After intermission, we reveal the twist! www.Prettieboi.com for tickets, also Eventbrite.com and at the door.
· Variété deVille – An Evening of New Orleans Cabaret & Variety: The Allways Lounge & Cabaret; 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans; 10:30 p.m. A showcase of New Orleans burlesque, cabaret, and variety performances. Tickets: https://varietedeville.eventbrite.com
11/7
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· NOAGE Coffee Talk; CrescentCare; 1631 Elysian Fields Ave.; 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. A great way to stay connected with the community sponsored by New Orleans Advocates for GLBT Elders.
· May Bailey’s Brunchgiving: May Bailey; 415 Dauphine St., New Orleans; 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join host Muffy Vanderbilt III and friends for a drag brunch at May Baily’s Place inside the Dauphine Orleans Hotel! $55 per person. Use discount code “MUFFY” for $5 off. Get tickets here: https://www.universe.com/…/brunchgiving-hosted-by-muffy…
· Diamonds and Pearls: The Original Nite Cap; 1300 Saint Bernard Ave., New Orleans; 7 pm. An evening of burlesque. Tickets at Eventbrite.com or at the door
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· The Appletini Revue: Bourbon Pub & Parade; 801 Bourbon St., New Orleans: 10 p.m. Join the Appletinis for an evening of entertainment. The Appletinis will be joined by special Guest Imani Nye Black, Miss Gay Louisiana USofA At Large 2026. Doors open at 8:30 pm, and the show starts at 9:00 pm
· Purple, Gold & OUT OF CONTROL: SPLASH NIGHTCLUB; 2183 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA.; 9 p.m. After LSU and Alabama battle it out, we’re taking the purple & gold energy from Tiger Stadium straight to the dance floor at Splash! Diva Kup and a special guest are hitting the stage with performances throughout the night, while DJ SQRD brings the OUT OF CONTROL beats to keep you dancing till 2AM. Jerseys, purple, gold, game-day fits — bring it ALL…