My friend Paul Oswell, author and travel writer, runs a newsletter for cool events happening in NOLA! Check it out if you're looking for things to do this weekend. He publishes every Thursday, here's this week's events:
Thursday February 20th
Featured
Van Ella Bordella
7pm @ AllWays Lounge
Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Tickets
CLASS: Burlesque With A Twist
7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
A bi monthly showcase featuring the most glamourous, decadent and most "classic" burlesque performers from all over the globe. Tickets
Open Decks
9pm @ The Rabbit Hole
Come dance and check out 2025's fresh talent at Pure Intentions curated Open Decks. Tickets
Chaotic Good Time
10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through enchanting performances from the most talented burlesque, drag and variety stars the city has to offer paired with unforgettable storytelling. Tickets
Weekly shows
Tainted Love
10pm @ Santos
'80s Dance Night.
The Oz Strip Off
11pm @ Oz
Amateur male strip off competition! Hosted by Lexis Red DeVille. Info
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
11pm @ Blue Nile
Dance party.
Fri February 21st
Featured
Whiskey & Rhinestones
6pm @ The Original Nite Cap
An old favourite returns with burlesque and more to a brand new venue! Tickets
TITTIES and PITTIES
6pm @ The Dog House
Join us for an adults only drag and burlesque show, featuring local artists and adoptable dogs from ARNO. Tickets
Finesse Fridays Burlesque
7pm @ Minted Lounge
Grown & sexy evening featuring dazzling burlesque entertainment, craft cocktails, and sumptuous tapas. Tickets
Teardrops & Tassels: An Emo Clown Cabaret
7pm @ AllWays Lounge
Turn up the eyeliner and embrace the beautifully chaotic heartbreak. Tickets
JuJu & Odd Corey's Big Damn Show!
7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
A monthly revue show featuring the weirdest, wildest, and most unique entertainers from all over the world! Tickets
Space Vikings Valhalla Ball
9pm @ The Rabbit Hole
Embark on an interstellar adventure at the Valhalla Ball 2025! Tickets
Burning Hell Burlesque
10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Rock & Roll cabaret with a star studded cast. Tickets
Haus of Contraire presents: Haus Party
11pm @ AllWays Lounge
Join Laveau Contraire and her star-studded lineup!
Weekly shows
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom
7pm and 9pm @ The Jazz Playhouse
Modern spin on a classic 1960s Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast. More info
Freaky Fridays
8pm @ Oz
Weekly drag show featuring the best talent in town! See link for weekly updated cast lists! More info
Wigsnatchers
8.30pm @ The Maison
Weekly Friday drag show with a rotating cast! More info
Global Beat DJ Nite with DJ Eye V & DJ Ngoma
9pm @ Blue Nile
Dance party.
Guys' Night
10pm @ Oz
Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. Info
Sat February 22nd
Featured
Red Light District Burlesque Brunch
1pm @ Headquarters By NGN
A sultry burlesque brunch in the Warehouse District of New Orleans! Tickets
Sips & Strips
5pm @ Minted Lounge
The happiest happy hour, featuring a lively burlesque show, delicious drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere. Tickets
Van Ella Bordella
7pm @ AllWays Lounge
Join Madam Lola van Ella and her intoxicating and charming courtesans for an evening of debauchery, scandal, decadent delights and scintillating Victorian era brothel history. Tickets
Scorpio Boys presents: Secrets
7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Boylesque, burlesque and more! Tickets
Black History Bing-Oh!
8pm @ Twelve Mile Limit
The best Bing-Oh night in WORLD! Tickets
Attrition
9pm @ The Goat
Goth, industrial and synth dance party with DJs Destryur & Sneauxball. More info
CHAPPELL ROAN DANCE PARTY
10pm @ The Rabbit Hole
A night of bubble gum pop! Tickets
Rocky Horror Striptease Show
10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
The cult classic movie but with a drag-lesque flair to the shadowcast! Tickets
Le Roux Risque`: A Deliciously Brown Burlesque Experience
10.30pm @ The Original Nite Cap
Come join us for a night of tantalizing burlesque performances! Tickets
KAPOW!
10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
A powerhouse entertainment experience featuring award winning burlesque, drag and variety artists that pack a punch! Tickets
Burlesque Midnight Brunch
12 midnight @ Wonderland & Sea
Join us for a magical late-night feast under the stars by the sea! Tickets
Weekly Shows
Mama Honey's Drag Brunch
11am & 1pm @ Artisan Bar (1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month)
Brace yourself for the finest drag show around accompanied by an amazing brunch menu. As always, the show is hosted by the talented and funny Ms. Vanessa Carr plus incredibly talented drag entertainers. More info/tickets
A Spot Of Tease
12 noon @ The Tasting Room
Start your day the right way with some Burlesque Brunch! Every alternate weekend, check link for dates and more info. Tickets
Illusions Drag Brunch
1.30pm @ 2134 Rampart St
Illusions the Drag Queen Show New Orleans is the perfect combination of spectacular burlesque style and comedy performances by the industry’s best celebrity impersonators and the funniest New Orleans drag queen hosts! More info
Storyville Murder Mystery Night
6pm @ Maison
A sexy murder mystery show! More info
Kingz & Corsets
8pm @ Oz
A weekly drag variety show on Bourbon Street!
Wigsnatchers
9pm @ The Maison
Weekly Saturday drag show with a rotating cast! More info
Afrobeat NOLA
9pm @ Blue Nile
Dance party with MC Kodjo and DJ Ojay. Tickets
The Oz GoGos Dancing On The Bar
10pm @ Oz
Dance the night away at New Orleans’ #1 Gay Dance Club with DJ Tim Pflueger. Info
It's Showtime On Rampart
10pm @ Grandpre's
Weekly drag returns to this classic FQ Venue FB event page
Sun February 23rd
Featured
A Mardi Gras Drag & Burlesque Brunch Experience
12 noon @ The Foundation Room
Step into a world of regal revelry where elegance meets extravagance, and the spirit of Carnival takes center stage. Join us for Royal Tea, a luxurious afternoon of drag, burlesque, and unapologetic fabulousness! Tickets
Costume Bazarre
12 noon to 5pm @ AllWays Lounge
Carnival season is upon us! Nothing to wear? Don't panic! We've got you covered.
Swing Night
8pm @ AllWays Lounge
Live music and dance lessons.
The Black History Burlesque Show
10.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Celebrating Black American film through parody, poetry and strip-tease. Featuring vocal performances, celebrity impersonation, and themed burlesque. Tickets
Weekly Shows
Drag Brunch Extravaganza
11am @ Barrilleaux's
Who doesn't love a drag brunch?! Book a table
A Spot Of Tease
12pm @ The Tasting Room
Start your day the right way with some Burlesque Brunch! Every alternate weekend, check link for dates and more info. Tickets
Telenovella
1pm @ American Townhouse
Drag show on 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month.
Live Music by Vanessa Carr
3pm @ The Golden Lantern
Live music by the drag artists and singer-songwriter. More info
Playgirlz
5pm @ The Golden Lantern
Make sure you stop in! The Ladies will give you one heck of a show!
Minx Burlesque
6pm CST @ Howlin' Wolf
Featuring a rotating cast of performers for a new & exciting show each week. From classic strip tease, to circus acts, to comedy queens, Sultry Sundays will satisfy your every craving.
Drag & Stripper Bingeaux
7pm @ Oz
11 games! Exciting prizes! Hosted by Ivy Tripp.
Opulence Hour
8pm @ The Maison
Weekly neoclassical burlesque revue. More info
Attrition
9pm @ The Goat
Goth, Industrial and synth dance party with DJs Angelle, Ariel Moon, Sneauxball.
Show Night
9.30pm @ Oz
A weekly, sexy drag show with special guests! Info
Mon February 24th
Featured
Mondays at AllWays
12 noon -2pm
Community classes. More info/tickets
Betsy Propane Smoke Show
7pm @ AllWays Lounge
A Jazz Trio fronted by a female lead singer, who dabbles in the ancient art of Bump & Grind, and wants to share those powerful pipes through song & performance. Tickets
Donald Lewis Benefit
8pm @ AllWays Lounge
AllMost Naked Karaoke & Competition
9.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Sign up and sing from 9:30pm till midnight-ish to compete! More karaoke after winner is announced. Tickets
Karaoke
10pm @ Santos
Climb on stage and howl at the moon!
Decompression Mondays
10pm @ Poor Boys
Dance party for servers, djs, bartenders, line cooks, brand ambassadors, dancers, housekeepers and others in the need of Decompression.
Weekly shows
Lazy Susan Karaoke
9pm @ Oz
Karaoke night with a rotating drag queen hostess. Info
Tues February 25th
Featured
Synamin Vixen's Synsual Movement Class
6pm @ AllWays Lounge
All about dropping into your body and finding the movement that feels good and sensual to you. There is a warm up and then we go through different movement exercises to explore together.
On a TUESDAY?!
7.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Featuring feats of danger, whacky burlesque, out of box drag and more! Tickets
Weekly Shows
Talent Night
9pm@ Oz
Hosted by Debbie with a D. Info
Wed February 26th
Featured
Costume Swap & Karaoke
7pm - 10pm @ AllWays Lounge
We Hear You Have Goblins
8.30pm @ AllWays Lounge
Trek through dangerous dungeons and slay fearsome dragons with some of your local favorites from drag, burlesque, and theatre!
Karaoke
9pm @ Holy Diver NOLA
With your host, Sunshine Edae!
Dance Hall Classics with DJ T-ROY
10pm @ The Rabbit Hole
Jam out with DJ T-ROY. Tickets
Open Pole Night
10pm @ Poor Boys
Open call for pole dancers.
Weekly Shows
Show Night
9.30pm @ Oz
A weekly, sexy drag show with special guests! Info