Part of the Gay New Orleans Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
The best LGBTQ and ally comedians and the funniest drag performers in the city take the stage weekly, hosted by Laveau Contraire.
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Thu, Jul 30
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, Jul 31
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.
WeeklySat, Aug 1
8 PM - 10 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Let It Whip at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a drag show on the 1st and 3rd Saturday each month hosted by Lexis Redd D'Ville, 8PM, with special guests.
MonthlySun, Aug 2
7 PM - 9 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Drag & Str!pper Bingeaux at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: weekly Sunday drag bingo hosted by Ivy Dripp and the Oz GoGo Boyz, 7PM to 9PM, 11 games, prizes and no cover.
WeeklySun, Aug 2
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Show Night at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Sunday drag revue with the Ladies of Oz and DJ Daniel Gray, 9:30PM, no cover.
WeeklyMon, Aug 3
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Lazy Susan Karaoke at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Monday karaoke night hosted by a rotating cast of drag queens, 8:30PM.
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