Rarely is there an opportunity for folks – BOTH QUEER AND NOT – to gather in a space that centers queerness. Let’s change that … WITH MUSIC!
Join us for the 2nd annual QUUeer Fête Music Festival celebrating advocacy, liberation and social justice while amplifying queer voices and fostering allyship for the entire community. Enjoy music, food and community with us.
TICKETS START AT $15 AND WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON!
DOORS OPEN at 4:30 p.m. with dinner and festivities. MUSIC STARTS at 6 p.m.!
On tap: A spaghetti dinner, merch sales, fun for the kids and partner info from PFLAG of Greater Baton Rouge, Ascension Pride, La Trans Advocates and more. … BONUS: Browse and purchase LGBTQ+ and social justice books from local independent bookstore Cavalier House Books!
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP:
CRYS MATTHEWS
2025 International Folk Music Awards Artist of the Year - A troubadour of truth, Nashville resident Crys is among the brightest stars of the new generation of social justice music-makers. An award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer, Matthews blends country, Americana, folk, blues, and bluegrass into a bold, complex performance steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. She is made for these times.
THE GAIS DO DO BAND
Dance with pride to the Cajun music of the Gais Do Do Band. Their tight rhythms and French lyrics will get you up and moving. The star-studded band features Gina Forsyth on fiddle and vocals, Rosemary Benoit on accordion and fiddle and Maegen Benoit on drums and vocals. Jan Boney brings rhythm guitar and Sam Wróbel adds bass to that rhythm that keeps you on your feet. Dance like you wanna!
DRAG PERFORMANCES
Our returning queen from last year's inaugural event returns - the dazzling Sa’Riyah Foxx Alexander. Plus, joining us this year will also be Aariyah Sinclaire and Myr’ahj S. Synclaire.
PLUS MORE TO COME!!
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