Name: AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
Address: 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Rating: 4.7

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A performance celebrating queer high-femme glamour at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret.

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

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

A class focusing on performance techniques for burlesque performers.

Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class

An event scheduled for July 28, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00, at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto. Details about the event's activities or performers are not provided.

Louisiana deserves better signings

Join us for Sapphic Speakeasy at Allways Lounge & Cabaret on July 28, 2026, from 17:00 to 19:00. Enjoy an evening celebrating sapphic culture with music, performances, and community gathering in a welcoming environment.

Sapphic Speakeasy

A lively performance combining live music and burlesque acts.

Betsy Propane Smoke Show (live music & burlesque)

Join us for Swing Night featuring live music and dance lessons. The event is scheduled for July 28, 2026, from 20:00 to 23:30 at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto.

Swing Night (live music & dance lessons)

A scheduled event titled 'Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class' taking place on July 29, 2026, from 14:00 to 15:00. Further details about the event are not provided.

An event titled 'Ballet for all Bodies' scheduled for July 29, 2026, from 15:30 to 16:30. Further details about the event are not provided.

Ballet for all Bodies

Join us for Lefty Lucy's Burlesque Bingo at Allways Lounge & Cabaret on July 29, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:30. Enjoy an entertaining evening combining burlesque performances with bingo games in a lively cabaret setting.

Lefty Lucy's Burlesque Bingo

An event featuring live music and burlesque performances titled 'Betsy Propane Smoke Show'. The event is scheduled for July 29, 2026, from 19:00 to 20:30, at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto.

An event featuring drag, burlesque, and sideshow performances scheduled for Tuesday, July 29, 2026, from 19:30 to 21:00 at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto.

On a TUESDAY?! (drag /burlesque/ sideshow)

An event featuring original erotic readings, scheduled for July 29, 2026, from 21:00 to 22:30 at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto.

Esoterotica (original erotic readings)

A vibrant cabaret event featuring burlesque, drag performances, and variety acts, scheduled for July 29, 2026, from 22:00 to 00:30 at Allways Lounge & Cabaret in Toronto.

Pearl of the Marigny: Burlesque, Drag & Variety Cabaret

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

AllWays Lounge & Cabaret is highly praised for its vibrant burlesque shows, particularly the performances by Madam Lola Van Ella, which leave audiences thrilled and entertained. Reviewers consistently highlight the welcoming atmosphere, excellent service, and the unique experience of enjoying alternative theater in a fun setting. Many express a strong desire to return, making it a recommended spot for those looking to enjoy live performances away from the typical tourist scene.

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AllWays Lounge & Cabaret

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July 2026

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

Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class

Louisiana deserves better signings

Sapphic Speakeasy

Betsy Propane Smoke Show (live music & burlesque)

Swing Night (live music & dance lessons)

Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class

Ballet for all Bodies

Lefty Lucy's Burlesque Bingo

Betsy Propane Smoke Show (live music & burlesque)

On a TUESDAY?! (drag /burlesque/ sideshow)

Esoterotica (original erotic readings)

Esoterotica (original erotic readings)

Pearl of the Marigny: Burlesque, Drag & Variety Cabaret

August 2026

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

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

Meatsuit Maintenance: Company Class

MONDAY NIGHT RAWWWR

Swing Night (live music & dance lessons)

Naked Karaoke

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