Part of the Gay New Orleans Guide — bars, events & things to do.
Thursday, September 3, 2026
The Phoenix Bar, Faubourg Marigny
941 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, United StatesThe multi-day, bear-and-leather-friendly block party at The Phoenix Bar in the Marigny — an anchor of Decadence week and a break from the Bourbon Street intensity.
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Mon, Aug 17
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.
WeeklyTue, Aug 18
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oz New Orleans, New Orleans
Open Talent Night at Oz New Orleans in the French Quarter, New Orleans: a weekly Tuesday open talent contest hosted by Debbie with a D, 8:30PM, first eight sign-ups perform.
WeeklyWed, 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.
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