DREN’S CHORUS. Lakeview Presbyterian Church, 5914 Canal Blvd., (504) 482-7892; www.lpcno.org — Children ages 5-18 are eligible to be placed in one of four ensembles, organized by age and experience. Call (504) 482-2883 to schedule an appointment. 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday. SYMPHONY CHORUS OF NEW ORLEANS. Loyola University, Dixon Court, in front of the Communications/ Music Complex, St. Charles Avenue and Calhoun Street — The chorus seeks singers for its upcoming season. For details, visit www.symphonychorus.org. Final audition Aug. 27.
CALLS FOR THEATER SOUTHERN REP’S RUBY PRIZE. Black female playwrights are invited to submit their scripts for a chance to win the 2014 Ruby Prize, which consists of a $10,000 prize, workshopping, a writing residency at Hedgebook and a trip to New York. For details, visit www.bit.ly/ rubyprize. Deadline Oct. 15.
CABARET, BURLESQUE & VARIETY BITS & JIGGLES. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855 — The show mixes comedy and burlesque. Free admission. 9 p.m. Monday.
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BURLESQUE BALLROOM. Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse, Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2331; www.sonesta.com — Trixie Minx stars in the weekly burlesque show featuring the music of Romy Kaye and the Brent Walsh Jazz Trio. Call for details. 11:50 p.m. Friday.
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FREAKSHEAUX TO GEAUX’S CIRCUS OF CHAOS AND PERVERSION. AllWays Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave., (504) 218-5778; www. theallwayslounge.com — The show’s Southern Decadence spectacular features special guests from across the country in addition to their usual booking. General admission Tickets $15, VIP $20. 10 p.m. Sunday. KATEY RED’S DECADENCE DRAG SHOW. Siberia, 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855 — The bounce artist hosts a drag show. 10 p.m. Saturday.
COMEDY ACCESSIBLE COMEDY. Buffa’s Lounge, 1001 Esplanade Ave., (504) 949-0038; www.buffaslounge.com — Comedians J. Alfred Potter and Jonah Bascle perform with special guests. 11:55 p.m. Friday. ALLSTAR COMEDY REVUE. House of Blues Voodoo Garden, 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999; www.houseofblues.com — Leon Blanda hosts the stand-up comedy show with special guests and a band. Free admission. 8 p.m. Thursday. COMEDY BEAST. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 828 S. Peters St., (504) 5229653; www.thehowlinwolf.com — The New Movement presents a stand-up comedy showcase. Free admission. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday.