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Battle Honours Battle Hours
Attendees can bring their Battle Honours Magazine to focus on hobby goals and collect stamps toward the Battle Honours Wall of Heroes alongside fellow hobbyists. Bring a friend so they can start their journey too.
WarhammerDestination Healers
Destination Healers offers a tranquil evening inside the Audubon Aquarium, featuring guided meditation and a deeply immersive sound bath as sea life drifts by. The setting invites you to slow down, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with yourself in a serene, visually captivating space. It is well suited for a special night out with a partner, a gathering with friends, or a personal self-care retreat. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat, a blanket, and a pillow, with an eye mask optional, and to arrive with an open mind. Attendance is limited to preserve an intimate atmosphere, and guests must be at least 16 years old.
Audubon AquariumMiss Gay New Orleans America 2026
Persana Shoulders presents a celestial-themed celebration at Cafe Istanbul NOLA, marking 30 years as the longest running preliminary in the Miss Gay Louisiana America pageantry system. The spotlight shines on Britney Marks, Miss Gay New Orleans America 2025 and Miss Gay Louisiana America 2025, with emcees Dextaci, Miss Gay America 2022, and Andora Tete, Miss Gay America 2019. Special guests are set to appear, including Raquel Chevallier, Nicole DuBois, Jessica Jade, Ivy Dripp, Tiffany Alexander, Dominque DeLorean, Anastacia Davenport, Mercedez Ellis Loreal, Yaisha Alexander, and Lana O'Day, with Forever Miss Gay New Orleans titleholders entertaining throughout the show. Contestants will compete in personal interview, a space-inspired presentation with a forward-looking 21st century vibe, evening gown, onstage question, and talent. Registration and interviews take place before the show, and the pageant follows once doors open. The entry fee is $100. The winner receives $500 in cash distributed in three parts, custom jewelry from Made for A Queen, interview coaching, a photo session with Craig Fremin Photography, a $250 costume allowance from The Drag Factory, a $100 hair allowance from Hair'D by Emoni, a floral spray, quarterly appearances with the Ladies of Lipstixx at The Bourbon Pub, two hotel nights at MGLA, and a crown, sash, and plaque. The first alternate receives $250 in cash with the same three-part breakdown, a floral spray, two hotel nights at MGA, interview coaching, a $125 costume allowance from The Drag Factory, a $50 hair allowance from Hair'D by Emoni, and a plaque.
Cafe Istanbul NOLAYoga with Cats
Enjoy a welcoming yoga session at NOLA Cat Lounge with playful, adoptable cats for company. The class features gentle movement and mindful breathing at a comfortable pace, along with relaxed moments to cuddle a feline friend. It is suitable for beginners and seasoned practitioners, especially those who love cats. Space is limited.
NOLA Cat LoungeYour morning shortcut
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