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Thursday, October 22, 2026
A late-night Thursday strip contest with a spotlight performance by the Ladies of Oz or the Oz GoGos, DJ Adam Joseph spinning all night. Sign-up starts at 10pm.
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Fri, Oct 16
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, Oct 17
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, Oct 18
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.
MonthlySun, Oct 18
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.
MonthlyMon, Oct 19
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.
MonthlyTue, Oct 20
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.
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