CAKE at Ace Hotel New Orleans
August 30 - September 3
In celebration of Southern Decadence, the largest LGBTQ gathering in New Orleans, Ace Hotel New Orleans is hosting four nights of events at their personal music venue, Three Keys. From August 30th - September 3rd, Ace Hotel New Orleans will be the go-to destination for dynamic, inclusive, thought provoking and radical Decadence events. Book a hotel room with code CAKE for a sweet 20% off deal.
August 30 - September 3
In celebration of Southern Decadence, the largest LGBTQ gathering in New Orleans, Ace Hotel New Orleans is hosting four nights of events at their personal music venue, Three Keys. From August 30th - September 3rd, Ace Hotel New Orleans will be the go-to destination for dynamic, inclusive, thought provoking and radical Decadence events. Book a hotel room with code CAKE for a sweet 20% off deal.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 - 9:00 PM
HARD | soft presented by Edgeslayer featuring Ms. Boogie and Marcelline
Opening this year’s CAKE program is an all-black, death by chocolate affair. A black women-centered fetish ball that creates space for all femmes during Southern Decadence Festival. HARD | soft celebrates the importance of strong feminine sexuality, and promotes the free spirited indulgence that is Decadence Fest. Featuring performances by flamboyant, ferocious lyricist Ms. Boogie (NYC), DJ set by Marcelline for girls that stop traffic (Philadelphia), and hostess with the mostess, Edgeslayer (New Orleans).
*Free and open to the public, RSVP online recommended to guarantee entry*
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 - 10:00 PM
BlazeLikeFyre presents Crescendo
A series created and hosted by BLAZE LIKE FYRE through the use of sound and visuals, the CLIMAX or “crescendo” is thoughtfully designed, making every CRESCENDO a unique event, not just a party. CRESCENDO places the spectrum of Black and Brown Queer and Trans identities at the center, and strives to create a safe space for Femme identified folx and folx of Femme expression. Socialize + Dance + Liberate. Featuring Guest DJ RiMarkable (Dirt Tech Reck, Detroit / NYC), a special live performance by CAKES da KILLA, plus resident DJ Pr_ck (Ascendance) and Host/MC Lord Chilla (Pink Room Project).
*$8 Advance, $10 Door, Free for Hotel Guests*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - 3:00 PM
Intersection Freedom: The Liminal Space of Femme Identity in a Social Media World
Visual artist Jesse Ray Guillory hosts “Intersection Freedom”, a monthly talk series that raises the question: What is one’s relationship to freedom when you exist in the paradoxical space of privilege and marginalization?
This series features a dynamic roster of guest speakers from various fields of study who are committed to tackling necessary and controversial subjects of intersectional identity, colorism, black mysticism and gender politics.
Join us for a discussion with interdisciplinary artist Jamal T. Lewis (Fat Femme) and artist/writer Keni Anwar to celebrate and honor the femme bodies of color who have historically stood at the forefront of our revolutions and embodied what it means to stand in one’s freedom.
*Free and open to the public*
6:00 PM
Big Queer Pod Fest
Big Queer Pod Fest is a one-night-only audio extravaganza putting together the best of your favorite queer podcasts with game shows, interviews, special guests, and a live taping of all sorts of shenanigans, co-hosted by Jeffrey Masters of LGBTQ&A and Fran Tirado of Food 4 Thot. Surprise guests to be revealed. Proceeds to benefit Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund.
*Free and open to the public*
10:00 PM
House of Kenzo wsg DJ Edgeslayer, in association with Horse Meat Disco
The House of Kenzo (HOK) is a multidisciplinary art collective with foundations in dance. The collective is dedicated to fearless expression in order to help realize awareness with movement. HOK supports the overall art scene by organizing dance classes, workshops, competitive dance environments, lectures, conceptual performances and dance parties that sustain the ever growing creative community. New Orleans’ Edge-snatching high femme selectress with passion for the otherworldly, Edgeslayer mixes vogue, bounce and trap beat to warm up the set for the Club Athletes. This show is hosted in collaboration with the annual New Orleans edition of the world-renowned Horse Meat Disco traveling dance party series and the NOLA-based TRAX ONLY DJ collective.
*Free and open to the public*
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - 1:00 PM
BLAZELIKEFYRE presents HOODRAT TO HEADWRAP Live! with Ericka Hart & Ebony Donnley
A decolonized podcast for lovers on the margins. Join resident sexuality educator Ericka Hart and Deep East Oakland's very own Ebony Donnley, as we game, give, dismantle white supremacy and kiki in the cosmos somewhere between radical hood epistemological black queer love, ethics, pop culture, house plants and a sea of books.
*Free and open to the public*
7:00 PM/ 10:00PM
Nicole Lynn Foxx presents presents Thrills & Wonders: A Decadent Circus Cabaret
“Thrills & Wonders” is a sexy, circus-themed cabaret show series during Southern Decadence featuring some the sexiest drag, burlesque and sideshow cabaret acts you’ve ever seen. This year, 2013 King of Burlesque - Ray Gunn (Chicago) returns for his second appearance to join our all-star cast including performer and “Headmistress of the New Orleans School of Burlesque,” Bella Blue, New Orleans drag icon and “Miss Pageant 2016,” Neon Burgundy, “International Black Bearded Beauty” and Chicago Nightlife Award Winner, Lucy Stoole (Chicago) and New Orleans’ own “Thrills & Wonders” producer and host, Nicole Lynn Foxx. This is a special “Chicago meets New Orleans” celebration that you don’t want to miss!
*Free and open to the public, RSVP online to guarantee entry*
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Recoup, relax, refuel in your room, at the rooftop pool, at one of our restaurants, or in the Lobby or Gallery at Ace Hotel New Orleans for your final day of CAKE 2018 on this holiday Monday off from work and school.
HARD | soft presented by Edgeslayer featuring Ms. Boogie and Marcelline
Opening this year’s CAKE program is an all-black, death by chocolate affair. A black women-centered fetish ball that creates space for all femmes during Southern Decadence Festival. HARD | soft celebrates the importance of strong feminine sexuality, and promotes the free spirited indulgence that is Decadence Fest. Featuring performances by flamboyant, ferocious lyricist Ms. Boogie (NYC), DJ set by Marcelline for girls that stop traffic (Philadelphia), and hostess with the mostess, Edgeslayer (New Orleans).
*Free and open to the public, RSVP online recommended to guarantee entry*
FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 - 10:00 PM
BlazeLikeFyre presents Crescendo
A series created and hosted by BLAZE LIKE FYRE through the use of sound and visuals, the CLIMAX or “crescendo” is thoughtfully designed, making every CRESCENDO a unique event, not just a party. CRESCENDO places the spectrum of Black and Brown Queer and Trans identities at the center, and strives to create a safe space for Femme identified folx and folx of Femme expression. Socialize + Dance + Liberate. Featuring Guest DJ RiMarkable (Dirt Tech Reck, Detroit / NYC), a special live performance by CAKES da KILLA, plus resident DJ Pr_ck (Ascendance) and Host/MC Lord Chilla (Pink Room Project).
*$8 Advance, $10 Door, Free for Hotel Guests*
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 - 3:00 PM
Intersection Freedom: The Liminal Space of Femme Identity in a Social Media World
Visual artist Jesse Ray Guillory hosts “Intersection Freedom”, a monthly talk series that raises the question: What is one’s relationship to freedom when you exist in the paradoxical space of privilege and marginalization?
This series features a dynamic roster of guest speakers from various fields of study who are committed to tackling necessary and controversial subjects of intersectional identity, colorism, black mysticism and gender politics.
Join us for a discussion with interdisciplinary artist Jamal T. Lewis (Fat Femme) and artist/writer Keni Anwar to celebrate and honor the femme bodies of color who have historically stood at the forefront of our revolutions and embodied what it means to stand in one’s freedom.
*Free and open to the public*
6:00 PM
Big Queer Pod Fest
Big Queer Pod Fest is a one-night-only audio extravaganza putting together the best of your favorite queer podcasts with game shows, interviews, special guests, and a live taping of all sorts of shenanigans, co-hosted by Jeffrey Masters of LGBTQ&A and Fran Tirado of Food 4 Thot. Surprise guests to be revealed. Proceeds to benefit Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund.
*Free and open to the public*
10:00 PM
House of Kenzo wsg DJ Edgeslayer, in association with Horse Meat Disco
The House of Kenzo (HOK) is a multidisciplinary art collective with foundations in dance. The collective is dedicated to fearless expression in order to help realize awareness with movement. HOK supports the overall art scene by organizing dance classes, workshops, competitive dance environments, lectures, conceptual performances and dance parties that sustain the ever growing creative community. New Orleans’ Edge-snatching high femme selectress with passion for the otherworldly, Edgeslayer mixes vogue, bounce and trap beat to warm up the set for the Club Athletes. This show is hosted in collaboration with the annual New Orleans edition of the world-renowned Horse Meat Disco traveling dance party series and the NOLA-based TRAX ONLY DJ collective.
*Free and open to the public*
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 - 1:00 PM
BLAZELIKEFYRE presents HOODRAT TO HEADWRAP Live! with Ericka Hart & Ebony Donnley
A decolonized podcast for lovers on the margins. Join resident sexuality educator Ericka Hart and Deep East Oakland's very own Ebony Donnley, as we game, give, dismantle white supremacy and kiki in the cosmos somewhere between radical hood epistemological black queer love, ethics, pop culture, house plants and a sea of books.
*Free and open to the public*
7:00 PM/ 10:00PM
Nicole Lynn Foxx presents presents Thrills & Wonders: A Decadent Circus Cabaret
“Thrills & Wonders” is a sexy, circus-themed cabaret show series during Southern Decadence featuring some the sexiest drag, burlesque and sideshow cabaret acts you’ve ever seen. This year, 2013 King of Burlesque - Ray Gunn (Chicago) returns for his second appearance to join our all-star cast including performer and “Headmistress of the New Orleans School of Burlesque,” Bella Blue, New Orleans drag icon and “Miss Pageant 2016,” Neon Burgundy, “International Black Bearded Beauty” and Chicago Nightlife Award Winner, Lucy Stoole (Chicago) and New Orleans’ own “Thrills & Wonders” producer and host, Nicole Lynn Foxx. This is a special “Chicago meets New Orleans” celebration that you don’t want to miss!
*Free and open to the public, RSVP online to guarantee entry*
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Recoup, relax, refuel in your room, at the rooftop pool, at one of our restaurants, or in the Lobby or Gallery at Ace Hotel New Orleans for your final day of CAKE 2018 on this holiday Monday off from work and school.
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