← Part of Halloween New Orleans (HNO)
Part of the Gay New Orleans Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Halloween New Orleans (HNO)
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, United StatesFriday night's gala opens HNO — the heart of the weekend's fundraiser for Project Lazarus, and the kickoff to Halloween New Orleans. Venue and lineup announced by HNO closer to the weekend. Part of Halloween New Orleans (Oct 30–Nov 1).
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Wed, Aug 19
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
The Big Gay Game Show at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Wednesday drag game show where the audience plays Lip Sync 4 Your Life and more against local drag stars, 8:30PM, with a rotating host and prizes.
WeeklyThu, Aug 20
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Queens and Queers of Comedy at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Thursday LGBTQ comedy and drag show hosted by Laveau Contraire, 8:30PM.
WeeklyThu, Aug 20
11:30 PM - 1:30 AM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
The Oz Str!p Off at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly late-night Thursday strip contest with DJ Adam Joseph and a spotlight from the Ladies of Oz or Oz GoGos, sign-up 10PM, contest 11:30PM.
WeeklyFri, Aug 21
8 PM - 10 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Freaky Fridays at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Friday drag show hosted by Ivy Dripp and The Lady Munster with DJ Daniel Gray, doors 7:30, show at 8PM.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
8 PM - 9 PM
The Corner Pocket, New Orleans
New Meat Amateur Dance Contest is The Corner Pocket's weekly Friday 8PM amateur dance contest in New Orleans' French Quarter, where fresh faces jump on the bar and compete for the crowd at this male-dancer bar.
Weekly
Fri, Aug 21
10 PM - 12 AM
Golden Lantern, New Orleans
Smoke Show at Golden Lantern in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly late-night Friday drag show hosted by Kozmik and Roslynn Aphrodite Alexander, starting 10PM.
WeeklyLet people know you're going, see who else is attending, and share the event with friends.
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