New Orleans

New Orleans' LGBTQ+ community is centered in the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods, with a unique queer culture that celebrates the city's rich history. Popular venues include Oz, Bourbon Pub & Parade, and The Country Club. Southern Decadence is one of the largest LGBTQ+ celebrations in the South, and the city hosts various queer events throughout the year. New Orleans' unique blend of French, Spanish, and American cultures creates a distinctive queer scene that embraces diversity and celebration.

American Townhouse is a bar in New Orleans. Located at 1012 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

American Townhouse

Retro-styled diner drawing crowds from neighboring gay bars with burgers & breakfast served 24/7.

Clover Grill

Steampunk-themed gay bar with multiple video screens in a building from the 1800s.

Crossing NOLA

Hi-Ballz is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 4901 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Hi-Ballz

Tiny, romantic spot (reservations recommended) for creative Northern Italian fare.

The Italian Barrel

Comfortable Italian eatery serving wood-fired pizzas, salads, pastas & wine in a family atmosphere.

Louisiana Pizza Kitchen Uptown

Simple Italian dishes & pizza in an intimate, laid-back space hung with "Mona Lisa" portraits.

Mona Lisa

Trilly Cheesesteaks is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 3735 Ulloa St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Trilly Cheesesteaks

Undergrowth Coffee is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 4332 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA.

Undergrowth Coffee

Up & Adam Eatz is a restaurant in New Orleans. Located at 3903 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

Up & Adam Eatz

24/7 tavern & happening gay hangout since 1953 with a wraparound balcony & happy hour.

Cafe Lafitte's in Exile

Cool, late-night gay dance club with DJs, drag shows, go-go dancers & a balcony for people-watching.

24/7 gay bar with 2 floors, a balcony & nonstop dance-club music keeping the party going.

Bourbon Pub & Parade

Gay bar offering draft beer, cocktails & drag shows in a snug space with an intimate vibe.

The Golden Lantern

Gay bar catering to the leather crowd provides a no-frills 24/7 hangout with a pool table.

Phoenix Bar

Dark, intimate bar featuring distinctive wall art, outdoor seating & regular DJ sets.

Poor Boys Bar

Divey gay pub known for scantily clad men dancing on the bar each night, plus sports on TV.

The Corner Pocket

GrandPre's is a bar in New Orleans. Located at 834 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

GrandPre's

Down-to-earth gay leather bar with daily happy hours, pool & adult videos on TV.

Rawhide Lounge

Laid-back sports bar with 17 TVs & more than 400 beers, plus raw oysters & pub grub from the grill.

Cooter Brown's Tavern & Oyster Bar

Alternative theater & bar putting on plays, burlesque shows & indie music concerts in funky digs.

AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

American fare & creative cocktails served in a breezy, historical cottage with a pool & cabana bar.

The Country Club

Rocket Science Salon is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 640 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA.

Rocket Science Salon

Colorful storefront selling hip, contemporary clothing, shoes & accessories for men.

Vegas

Consignment store with a sprawling showroom of pre-owned home furnishings, including antiques.

Renaissance Interiors

Jeff's Haberdashery is a shop in New Orleans. Located at 4100 General De Gaulle Dr suite d-1b, New Orleans, LA 70131, USA.

Jeff's Haberdashery

NOLABraider is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 1452 N Broad St C, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA.

NOLABraider

Benoga Beauty is a venue in New Orleans. Located at 3348 W Esplanade Ave #404, Metairie, LA 70002, USA.

Benoga Beauty

A night for celebrating our masculine presenting queers who love us (because we love you moreee!) Doing our part in debunking the "masc shortage."

The Bourbon Pub

Masc Madness

Her Haus

A party celebrating masculine-presenting queer people and challenging the "masc shortage."

Rugby player go-go, jello shots and more!

Bingham Send-Off Seltzer Social

Rugby: Crescent City Rougaroux

A party featuring rugby player go-go, jello shots, and more at Phoenix Bar.

Virtual meet-ups and gaming for all! Available on Nintendo Switch.

Discord

Mario Kart World Virtual Meet-up

Bocce: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

A virtual gaming event where people can play Mario Kart together online on Nintendo Switch.

Walk-ins are welcome to show up any Wednesday during the season with $10, but participation depends on space availability.

Swan River Yoga

Yoga Walk-in

A weekly drop-in yoga class open to everyone with a small fee, depending on space.

Yoga season registration is open. Registration is $55. Walk-ins are welcome to show up any Wednesday during the season with $10, but participation depends on space availability.

Yoga

A weekly yoga class open to everyone during the season, with registration available online or walk-in options.

Virtual meet-ups and gaming for all! Available on Playstation, Xbox, PC.

Tekken 8 Virtual Meet-up

A virtual gaming event where everyone can play Tekken 8 online on various gaming platforms.

A weekly walk-in yoga class where anyone can join for $10, depending on space.

A weekly yoga class open to everyone during the season with registration and walk-in options.

Kickball season lasts from September 13 28 - October 18 on Sundays at St. Patrick Playground. Tournament on November 8. Registration is $45.

St. Patrick Playground

Kickball Season

A community kickball league with games on Sundays at St. Patrick Playground from September to October, ending with a tournament in November.

Mix and mingle with other single people in a low pressure, unstructured environment! We will have conversation cards that you can use to spark up conversations if you'd like. The event is open to ANYONE LGBTQIA+, even those that have other partners, as long as you are looking for a new partner. The Nite Cap even has delicious food and mocktails!

THE ORIGINAL NITE CAP

Queer Singles Mixer

New Orleans Pride Center

A casual event for LGBTQIA+ singles to meet and chat in a relaxed setting with conversation starters and food.

An event featuring burlesque, drag, and variety performances celebrating queer high-femme glamour, with talented performers showcasing glamorous and opulent acts. Organized by The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety, the show includes options for general admission, VIP tables, and deluxe packages, and is intended for guests aged 21 and above. Doors open at 10:30 PM, with the show starting at 11:00 PM, and the event concludes around 1:00 AM at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret in New Orleans.

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

THE PINK SHOW: A Love Letter to Queer High-Femme Glamour

A vibrant celebration of queer high-femme glamour at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret.

Join the kickball tournament hosted by Stonewall Sports in New Orleans. Registration is now open for the event happening on Saturday, August 22. Enjoy a day of fun, sports, and community activities.

French Quarter

Kickball Tournament at Stonewall Sports

Stonewall Sports

Virtual meet-ups and gaming for all! Available on Playstation, Xbox, PC, Nintendo Switch, Mobile.

Fortnite Virtual Meet-up

A virtual gaming event where people can play Fortnite together online.

Dodgeball registration is OPEN! Click the link in our bio to register today!

UNO Rec & Fitness center

Dodgeball Season

A dodgeball league where people can register to play at UNO Rec & Fitness Center.

A week-long yoga event series promoting wellness and relaxation.

Yoga Week

An event titled 'Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class' scheduled for August 30, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00. Further details are not provided.

Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class

A kickball match between Resting Beach Face and Gaywatch teams.

Resting Beach Face vs Gaywatch

Virtual meet-ups and gaming for all! Available on Nintendo Switch 1&2.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Virtual Meet-up

Kickball game featuring Sand Jobs and Sandy Bottoms teams.

Sand Jobs vs Sandy Bottoms

An event scheduled for August 30, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30 at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto. The event details include the date and time, but no additional description or specific host information is provided.

MONDAY NIGHT RAWWWR

Kickball match featuring We Don’t Do Soft and Sugar Snatchers teams.

We Don’t Do Soft vs Sugar Snatchers

Kickball match between 2 Bump Chumps and Cracklin’ Queens teams.

2 Bump Chumps vs Cracklin’ Queens

Join Swing Night at Allways Lounge & Cabaret for an evening of live music and dance lessons. The event is scheduled for August 30, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:30. Enjoy a lively night of swinging tunes and learn some new dance moves.

Swing Night (live music & dance lessons)

Join Naked Karaoke at Allways Lounge & Cabaret on August 30, 2026, from 21:30 to 23:30 for an evening of singing and entertainment. The event is hosted at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto.

Naked Karaoke

Weekly pool tournament hosted by Mark every Tuesday night at The Phoenix Bar.

The Phoenix Bar

Mark’s Pool Tournament

Weekend social events on the back patio hosted by affiliated clubs, featuring drink specials and community gathering.

Club Socials

Celebrates the intersection of Black and Queer identities with a series of events, including a free street festival.

New Orleans Black Pride

An annual event celebrating LGBTQ+ culture and community, held in New Orleans. The event takes place on September 1, 2026, and features various festivities, parades, and parties throughout the city.

Southern Decadence

A drop-in yoga class available to anyone on Wednesdays during the season for $10.

Weekend social events on the back patio hosted by affiliated clubs, including drink specials and Jell-o shots.

Sunday morning brunch with bartender Will, featuring Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

Mary’s & Mimosas with Will

A Labor Day weekend celebration of LGBTQ+ culture with parades, parties, and drag shows.

Sunday morning brunch with bartender Will offering Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

The New Meat Amateur Dance Contest takes place every Friday at The Corner Pocket in New Orleans, featuring a cast prize and hosted by Felicia Phillips. The event on September 4, 2026, starts at 20:00 local time.

New Meat Amateur Dance Contest

Southern Decadence Weekend

Join us for ZINGO, our version of Bingo, hosted by Felicia Phillips and guest hosts at The Corner Pocket. The event features fabulous prizes and fun activities, with assistance from the Famous Corner Pocket Ball Boys pulling the balls. The event is scheduled for September 6, 2026, starting at 18:00.

ZINGO at The Corner Pocket

A drop-in yoga class available to anyone each Wednesday during the season.

This is an ongoing monthly LGBTQIA+ writing workshop hosted by the New Orleans Pride Center, focusing on all aspects of writing—from initial ideas to publishing and sharing your work. The session on September 13, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00, will be led by award-winning publisher, editor, and writer Sorella Smith, featuring guest presenters. Participants are encouraged to bring their own writing materials. The workshop welcomes all prose types, including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, and aims to support storytelling, world-building, editing, and the journey toward publication.

Writing Across the Rainbow Writing Workshop

A writing workshop organized by the New Orleans Pride Center, scheduled for September 13, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00. The event aims to foster creative expression and community engagement through writing activities.

A weekly drop-in yoga class that anyone can attend on Wednesdays for $10, depending on space.

A live concert featuring Bruno Mars will be held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on September 16, 2026, starting at 07:00 PM. The event promises an extraordinary experience with elements of surprise and entertainment, inviting music fans and concert-goers to enjoy a memorable performance in a vibrant setting.

Bruno Mars at Caesars Superdome

Join us for Bruno Mars at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on September 16, 2026, starting at 07:00 PM. This event promises an extraordinary musical experience in a vibrant city setting, with tickets starting at EUR 157.04. Don't miss this opportunity to see Bruno Mars perform live in the iconic Caesars Superdome.

Bruno Mars in New Orleans

Bruno Mars The Romantic Tour

Weekly pool tournament hosted by Mark with a $5 buy-in and drink specials.

Weekend social events on the back patio hosted by affiliated clubs, featuring drink specials and community engagement.

Sunday morning brunch with bartender Will offering Bloody Marys and Mimosas at special prices.

Sunday morning brunch with bartender Will serving Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

Celebration of Black and Queer identities with a street festival and community events.

Join us for a night of silliness and games at the Intergenerational Game Night, hosted by the New Orleans Pride Center in partnership with NOAGE (New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders). The event aims to bring community members across generations together through social gaming, with a variety of games available and the option to bring your favorites. Enjoy a relaxed, playful environment with snacks and the opportunity to connect with others from the community.

Intergenerational Game Night

Join us for an outdoor kickball game organized by Stonewall Sports New Orleans.

City Park Quad Field 1

Kickball Game Night - Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Yoga: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

A community gathering organized by the New Orleans Pride Center, scheduled for October 20, 2026, from 18:00 to 20:00. The event aims to bring community members together for networking and socializing. It is held at the New Orleans Pride Center located at 2762 Orleans Ave., New Orleans, LA 70119. The event is free to attend.

Community Meetup & Dinner

Join the New Orleans Pride Center for a dinner and community meet-up on October 20, 2026, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The event features presentations from various LGBTQ2IA+ community organizations sharing their work and initiatives. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn more about the Pride Center, its programs, and ways to get involved. A free, delicious dinner will be provided, offering a chance to connect with community members and nourish both body and spirit.

A lively night at Toulouse Theatre featuring music, dance, and vibrant performances celebrating Halloween and spooky season.

Toulouse Theatre

GHOULS NIGHT OUT

A festive Halloween celebration featuring costumes, parties, and parades in the French Quarter.

Halloween New Orleans (HNO)

Participate in the annual kickball tournament hosted by Stonewall Sports in New Orleans.

Kickball Tournament - Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Kickball Tournament

A community kickball tournament for all ages at St. Patrick Playground.

A live concert featuring USHER and Chris Brown will take place at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on November 20, 2026, starting at 19:00. The event is expected to last approximately 2 hours and offers an electrifying atmosphere for fans of R&B and live music performances.

USHER, Chris Brown in New Orleans

Live performance by The Clever Name Band at the Phoenix Saloon.

Phoenix Saloon

The Clever Name Band

Stonewall Sports New Orleans is an LGBTQ+ and ally community-based non-profit sports organization that includes a bocce league. The Stonewall bocce league provides a fun, inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ players and their allies .

Stonewall Sports New Orleans organizes an LGBTQ-friendly bowling league, providing community members an inclusive way to compete and socialize. Weekly games include equipment and referees, underscoring the organization’s commitment to fun, inclusive sports .

Bowling: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Stonewall Sports New Orleans runs a co-ed dodgeball league for LGBTQ+ athletes and allies. The league emphasizes fun, inclusive recreation with provided equipment and social events for participants .

Dodgeball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Crescent City Football League is a local co-ed flag football league in New Orleans that welcomes LGBTQ+ players and allies. It provides an inclusive environment for community flag football games .

Flag Football: Crescent City Football League

Stonewall Sports New Orleans organizes an LGBTQ+-friendly kickball league. The league provides uniforms, equipment, and referees for a fun, community-focused season of kickball .

Kickball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Stonewall Sports New Orleans also runs a co-ed pickleball league, scheduled for Spring 2025, providing LGBTQ+ community members and allies a friendly environment to play the rapidly growing racquet sport .

Pickleball: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

Founded in 2017, Crescent City Rougaroux is a gay and inclusive rugby club in New Orleans affiliated with International Gay Rugby. The club promotes fraternity, diversity, growth, and community service through rugby, creating a welcoming space for players of all backgrounds .

Stonewall Sports New Orleans hosts a running club for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies. The group meets regularly for community runs, encouraging fitness and inclusivity among participants .

Running: Stonewall Sports New Orleans

NOLA Softball League (NSL) is a nonprofit slowpitch softball league founded by members of New Orleans’ LGBTQIA+ community in 2010 . NSL offers multiple divisions of play and aims to foster a positive, inclusive environment for recreation and socializing among players of all backgrounds .

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Mario Kart World Virtual Meet-up

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Yoga Walk-in

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