Southern Decadence - 8/29 - 9/2/2019

Southern Decadence is an annual 6-day event held by the gay and lesbian community during Labor Day Weekend, culminating in a parade through the French Quarter on the Sunday before Labor Day. “Decadence”, as it’s commonly referred to, originated in 1972 as an end-of-summer party where 40-50 friends, both gay and straight, dressed as their favorite decadent Southerner. The group threw another party two weeks later to bid farewell to a friend who left New Orleans to join his partner in Michigan. Decadence is like Mardi Gras in that there are parades, bead throwing, street and dance parties. Southern Decadence can be sexual in tone and is generally geared towards adult revelers. Have some decadent fun in the sun!

Run with the Bulls in New Orleans on Saturday, August 24th!

San Fermin in Nueva Orleans pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, a.k.a. The Running of the Bulls. Instead of bovines, the bulls are actually RollerBulls played by skaters selected from roller derby leagues around the world including New Orleans’ all-female flat-track derby team the Big Easy Rollergirls! And your participation in this fun event benefits the Beth’s Friends Forever and Big Easy Animal Rescue charities! There are also super fun events on the Friday before and Sunday after! Join the thousands of  runners and hundreds RollerBulls as they bring their version of Pamplona’s Fiesta to New Orleans!

(Note: this fun charity event was originally scheduled for 7/13, but was postponed due to weather.)

Team “Cinco de Bayou” braves the Encierro of San Fermin in Nueva Orleans

A Roller Bull spies her next (willing) victim!

Red Dress Run NOLA - 8/10/2019

The New Orleans Hash House Harriers, AKA the drinking club with a running problem, sponsor the Red Dress Run on the 2nd Saturday of August every year. This 5K Run is not exclusive to NOLA, but the Big Easy version has the lion’s share of outlandishly wild costumes, exceptional live music, and copious amounts of alcohol. While the Red Dress Run is a lot of fun, it is a worthwhile fundraiser with all proceeds going to charity.

Satchmo Summerfest at the New Orleans Jazz Museum 8/2-4/2019!

The premier American festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, Satchmo SummerFest takes place at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint on 8/2–4/2019. The 2019 festival lineup includes more than 30 acts, ranging from traditional jazz to swing, brass and marching bands, funk, R&B, jazz fusion, and more performing on two tented stages over three days. The nominal daily admission of $6 (children 12 and under are free) helps support local musicians and pay for the event. Don’t miss it!!

Torrence Taylor, photo by Zack Smith Photography

Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans - July 16th - 21st, 2019

This summer the worldwide cocktail community will descend on New Orleans once again as Tales of the Cocktail returns for its 17th year. This annual gathering that’s equal parts cocktail conference and family reunion will feature a spirited schedule of brand new seminars, tastings, competitions and networking events representing the latest our industry has to offer. Catch up with old friends, learn some new techniques and further your career at Tales of the Cocktail 2019.

POSTPONED! Run with the Bulls in New Orleans on the new date: Saturday, August 24th!

Weather has delayed but to defeated the Running of the Bulls at San Fermin in Nueva Orleans! This fun charity event was originally to take place on Saturday, July 13th, but it has been postponed to Saturday, August 24th. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans pays homage to the world famous Encierro of Pamplona, Spain, a.k.a. The Running of the Bulls. Instead of bovines, the bulls are actually RollerBulls played by skaters selected from roller derby leagues around the world including New Orleans’ all-female flat-track derby team the Big Easy Rollergirls! And your participation in this fun event benefits the Beth’s Friends Forever and Big Easy Animal Rescue charities! There are also super fun events on the Friday before and Sunday after! Join the thousands of  runners and hundreds RollerBulls as they bring their version of Pamplona’s Fiesta to New Orleans!

Team “Cinco de Bayou” braves the Encierro of San Fermin in Nueva Orleans

A Roller Bull spies her next (willing) victim!