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May 24th

 

Much Ado About Nothing

NOMA’s Besthoff Sculpture Garden (5:00 PM)

The NOLA Project presents this festive comedy that pits two of Shakespeare's most beloved characters in a war of words and wits

 

Greek Festival

1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd (5:00PM- 11:00 PM)

The Holy Trinity Cathedral is inviting Grecophiles of all ages out to Bayou St. John for goat burgers, traditional music and dancing, and regional libations

 

New Orleans Food and Wine Expo Grand Tastings

The Convention Center (6:00PM-9:00 PM)

An experience for both foodies and wine connoisseurs with live music by Flow Tribe

 

Zephyrs Home Game

Zephyr Field (7:00 PM)

New Orleans baseball against the Omaha Storm Chasers

 

Special Comedy Screening of “Sketchtown” and Bourbon Whiz

One Eyed Jacks (7:30)

Sketchy Characters Productions brings you a comedy sketch and web series that plays off the madness of the French Quarter

 

Clyborne Park

Shadowbox Theatre (8:00 PM)

Straightforward conversational drama explores one area's gentrification through 50 years

 

Tigers, Bananas, Bears... Oh Yeah!

Art Klub, 513 Elysian Fields Ave (8:00 PM)

An interactive and sparkling performance presented by Nari Tomassetti

 

Birdfoot Festival

The Little Gem Saloon (8:00 PM)

The fourth evening of a chamber music festival that has something for classical aficionados and dilettantes alike

 

Rebirth Brass Band Makes 30

Howlin’ Wolf (9:00 PM)

A funky two night celebration of the band’s 30th anniversary

 

Ola Podrida

Circle Bar (10:00 PM)

Rock around Lee Circle tonight

 

Blood Drive, Second Lines Planned in Wake of Mother's Day Shooting


On Thursday, Mayor Mitch called on New Orleans to say "Enough is enough" to violence in the wake of Sunday's horrific Mother's Day second line shooting. But we know that for locals, it's also about what we do in response to tough times that counts. As ever, citizens aren't letting the violence stop them from rolling up their sleeves and dancing in the streets at three events over the next few weeks.


Akein Scott Arrested for Mother's Day Shooting


Akein Scott, the suspect who allegedly fired into a 7th Ward second line parade on Mother's Day, was arrested Wednesday night, according to NOPD. The 19-year-old was picked up in the Little Woods neighborhood, said officer Garry Flot, a police spokesman.


Today in New Orleans: 5.13.12


Today, NOLA Veggie Fest gets even sexier in the Marigny, the Original Big 7 second line through downtown and the LPO gets a visit from Kermit Ruffins. Happy Birthday to trombonish Revert "Peanut" Andrews (1971). Be sure to call on your mama before heading out to these:


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