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JeudiMay 23rdNOMA’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
Thursdays at Twilight with Alex McMurray City Park’s Botanical Garden (5:00 PM) New Orleanian songwriter performs at the weekly outdoor concert series
The Ogden Museum (6:00 PM) Singer/ songwriter who has recently performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival and provided tour support for Raul Malo and the Wood Brothers
Maya Erdelyi Reception and Film Screening The Foundation Gallery (6:00 PM) A screening of Maya's award-winning animation "Pareidolia" followed by a Q &A with the artist
Snug Harbor (8:00 & 10:00 PM) The third evening of a chamber music festival that has something for classical aficionados and dilettantes alike
Hi Ho Lounge (9:00 PM) Hip hop artist raps on St. Claude with his album Trap Hop
Circle Bar (10:00 PM) Performing tracks from the new album 'What a World' |
Sunday Second Lining Returns With Unbreakable Men, Divine LadiesThe anguish wrought by the Mother's Day shooting will weigh heavy on New Orleans as Social Aide and Pleasure Clubs step out for a second line for the first time since the tragedy. But as the Mayor said "We won't bow down," so, the the Unbreakable Men and the Divine Ladies are set to hit the Central City streets on Sunday in characteristic style. Click through for the rundown and the route: Blood Drive, Second Lines Planned in Wake of Mother's Day ShootingOn 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 ShootingAkein 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. Jazz in the Park Second Line Honors Pat EvansPeople United for Armstrong Park is honoring one of their founding members in a second line this afternoon. Patricia “Pat” Evans passed away on May 2, at 81 years old. Evans was beloved for her work as a women’s rights activist in the 1970’s and 1980’s, and she led the community through her work with PUfAP, the Historic Faubourg Treme Association, and many other organizations geared towards bettering New Orleans. Sunday in NOLA: Treme Second Line, West Bank Mardi Gras Indian ParadeNew Orleans traditions don't limit themselves by banks of the river. Tomorrow, the East and West Bank will demonstrate why New Orleans culture thrives with a second line in Treme, and the West Bank Mardi Gras Indians' version of Super Sunday. Sunday Second Line: Single Ladies and Men in Central CityFrench Quarter Fest is clogging the streets downtown, but all the Single Ladies and Men are set to prance on the pavement Uptown on Sunday for a second line. Whether you've been to a parade before or not, The Single Ladies and Men Social Aide and Pleasure Club and Queen Helena Thomas are set to take you on "Our First Date" through the streets of Central City, beginning at 1 p.m. Click through for the full route: New Orleans Easter Parades, and more!Happy Easter! Whether you’re headed to the Vieux Carre bright and early to see some traditional Easter attire or saving your energy for later, there’s a celebration for everyone today. Big Freedia is at the Howlin’ Wolf, Gay Easter is gearing up for some family-friendly fun, and more. On this day in 1807, St. John the Baptist Parish was created. Now, more to do this Easter Sunday. Easter Sunday Second Line with the Pigeon Town SteppersThe French Quarter isn't the only place that will be steppin' out in its Easter finest on Sunday. Uptown starts its own party at 1 p.m. at the famed Maple Leaf Bar, when the Original Pigeon Town Steppers Social Aide and Pleasure Club will be coming out for their annual Easter Sunday second line. Click through to view the route: Stooges Brass Band to Hit Rock Bottom Once a WeekThe Stooges Brass Band found a new, but familiar, home for their Thursday night show—the Rock Bottom Lounge (3801 Tchoupitoulas St.). Beginning this Thursday, March 28, the band will return to the Tchoup spot for their weekly residency, giving second liners and music loving locals alike something to step out about. Parade Watch: Stepping Out for a Pussyfooter, Second Line By the BayouThe Italian American marchers aren't the only ones hitting the streets this weekend. From Audbon Park to Bayou St. John, a pair of parades are set to roll out the good times. In the meantime, marchers will also be helping to say "f*ck cancer," and keep it real. |
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