The Korner Lounge

06/17/2026

We don’t say it enough, but thank you.

This bar has survived because of our patrons, friends, chosen family and so many entertainers who’ve danced down our runway. You are what makes this little bar special.

We are so thrilled to celebrate this Pride Month with you, especially as we move closer to July — our 75th anniversary. 🥹 Yes, next month we are celebrating 75 years open! It’s surreal knowing so much q***r history exists right here, and still so much we’ll never know. This bar has been a fundamental cornerstone in Shreveport and Louisiana’s history for decades.

There’s some exciting things planned for July, and we plan to celebrate our birthday all month long. Seventy five years is a long time, after all.

We hope you choose to spend not just Pride Month with us, but all the months out of the year. We love you, and we thank you.

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06/17/2026

Sounds like a party worth attending! 🤬 Who’s down to clown?

Thank you PACE: LGBTQ Advocacy of NW Louisiana for bringing this to our attention.

Last year, Paige Hoffpauir put up this billboard at the corner of Southern Loop and Norris Ferry. She also went before the Caddo Parish Commission to speak against Commissioner Victor Thomas’s resolution recognizing Pride Month. There was a strong presence from our community at the CPC vote, and Hoffpauir failed to prevent the resolution from passing. But she’s at it again this year.

Monday, she spoke at the work session of the Caddo Parish Commission to denounce Thomas’s 2026 Special Resolution Recognizing Pride Month, as the CPC has done for years, using extremely vitriolic language to demonize LGBTQ+ people.

She said:

“Where did gay pride month come from? Did it come from heaven? Or did it come from fallen men? Did it come from a state that does not produce children, that causes sickness? It says it is a sin against our own bodies when we have sexual immorality. I ask you what’s next? Are you going to declare that there is going to be a month that’s okay for adultery? Is there going to be a month that you are going to declare it’s okay for stealing? Would it be okay for you to say ‘Hey, this month we’re going to say murder is okay?”

Despite this, the Commissioners did the right thing and advanced the agenda item.

But it would be helpful if some people could show up at the 3:30 pm Commission meeting this Thursday, June 18, to change the narrative. If you wish to speak you have to fill out a comment card before the meeting and give to the Commission Chair or Clerk. Comments are limited to 3 minutes.

We don’t want to overwhelm the Commission with too many comments but strong attendance in support would be helpful. Even if you don’t speak, your attendance is helpful.
If you can attend and possibly speak:

Caddo Parish Commission Meeting
3:30 pm, Thursday, June 18, 2026
Council/Commission Chamber, Government Plaza
505 Travis St.
Shreveport, LA 71101

As always, any comments should be civil, respectful, and best of all, rational!

06/16/2026

With all the flooding yesterday, we totally missed posting about our week ahead! 😅 But do not fear, the q***rs are here for another round of PRIDE MONTH FUN —

TUESDAY: Employee Pricing means cheap drinks! 🍸 Happening from 4-11 pm.

WEDNESDAY: Tipsy Trivia is the place to be 🧠 Teams of up to 6 can play. Games begin at 8 pm.

FRIDAY: Come celebrate JUNETEENTH with our BLACK MAGIC DRAG SHOW! ❤️‍🔥 We are bringing in Star St. James, Joselyn Breezy, and Devona St. James Whitney from San Antonio for this one! Plus America’s King, August Edwards, and local dancing queen, Astraya. $10 cover. Showtime is 10:30 pm.

SATURDAY: This one’s for the daddies, yo. 👨🏻 We are celebrating Father’s Day weekend with our DILF Party // PRIDE DJ NIGHT ft. sets by Cade Alex, Ian Pi, and mars. 🏳️‍🌈 Come dressed to impress! Free. Starts at 9 pm.

SUNDAY: Come sing and be merry! 🎶 Karaoke begins at 7 pm!

See you at Korner Lounge!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍🤎🖤

06/15/2026

Should The Korner Lounge resurrect Drag Bingo?
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06/15/2026

We love to see it! 🌈

Pride at the Norton! 🏳️‍🌈

Richmond "Jimmie" Barthé (1909-1989) was an African-American sculptor and a key figure in the Harlem Renaissance in the 1930s. Barthé was also a gay man who expressed his orientation throughout his body of work.
Much of his art depicted African-American men in various poses, often n**e. Today, his work seems far less controversial and confrontational, but in a racially divided and moralist America, Barthé’s work stood out. Although he was an outsider in many ways, Barthé found much success and fame.
Richmond Barthé was not a part of the white art world, and his sexuality kept him somewhat distanced from other artists of the Harlem Renaissance. His love life was a series of short affairs that never developed further.
Shown: "Awakening of Africa" by Richmond Barthé (1901 - 1989) Bronze, 1970

06/14/2026

We've been thinking about putting together a singer/songwriter night. 👀 Would y'all come? Tag folks who you think should perform!

06/14/2026

She was down on her knees for JOHN WATERS, bb! ❤️‍🔥 Such a fantastic time celebrating the legendary director himself with all our baddies, including Bernadette De'Stake, Jacquelyn Hyde, Luna Pierrot, and Robyn Morgues.

Pride Month continues strong this weekend coming up with two events back to back —

➡️ Friday, June 19, is our Black Magic Juneteenth Show featuring a stunningly melanated cast of performers. $10 cover.

➡️ Saturday, June 20, we open up the dance floor for our DILF Pride Party that’s 100% FREE! We’ll have music by Cade, Ian Pi, and mars.. It’s gonna be daddy AF, y’all.

If you’re spending PRIDE in NWLA, The Korner Lounge is THE place to be!

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍🤎🖤