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Friday, September 4, 2026
The Corner Pocket's weekly amateur dance contest, where fresh faces jump on the bar and compete for the crowd's cheers. A rowdy, only-in-the-Quarter tradition at this male-dancer bar.
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Sun, Aug 9
6 PM - 9 PM
The Corner Pocket, New Orleans
ZINGO is The Corner Pocket's weekly Sunday bingo night in New Orleans' French Quarter, running 6 to 9PM with prizes and Quarter attitude at this longtime male-dancer bar off Bourbon Street.
WeeklyFri, Aug 14
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.
WeeklySun, Aug 16
6 PM - 9 PM
The Corner Pocket, New Orleans
ZINGO is The Corner Pocket's weekly Sunday bingo night in New Orleans' French Quarter, running 6 to 9PM with prizes and Quarter attitude at this longtime male-dancer bar off Bourbon Street.
WeeklyFri, 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.
WeeklySun, Aug 23
6 PM - 9 PM
The Corner Pocket, New Orleans
ZINGO is The Corner Pocket's weekly Sunday bingo night in New Orleans' French Quarter, running 6 to 9PM with prizes and Quarter attitude at this longtime male-dancer bar off Bourbon Street.
WeeklyFri, Aug 28
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.
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