Defender PicksMARDIMay 22nd
CBD (All Day)
Seminars, grand tastings, 20th anniversary!
Octavia Books (6:00 PM) Carolyn Turgeon signs her novel of swan maidens
Irvin Mayfield's Jazz Playhouse (8:00 PM) The sax man and composer plays one of Bourbon's classiest environs
Maple Leaf Bar (10:00 PM) 2 sets by the Grammy-winning brass band
Broadway St Market (9:00AM-1:00PM)
Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns
Spotted Cat (10:00PM)
NOLA Community Printshop's Screenprint Open Shop
d.b.a (10:00 PM) The 6th Ward's home brass band saunters over to Frenchmen for some New Orleans music. MERCREDIMay 23rdLafayette Square (5:00 PM) This week, Wednesday's happiest hour features a brassy lineup: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Ave. & Hot 8 Brass Band
CBD (All Day)
Seminars, grand tastings, 20th anniversary!
Wazozo Zorchetstra, Helen Gillet & Luke Allen Siberia (10:00 PM) A night of NOLA's favorite cello, first with the Happy Talk Band singer, then with her very own big band!
Republic (9:00 PM) Chris Trew's invisible coitus returns to New Orleans for preliminary rounds
House of Blues (9:00 PM) Yes, they're still around. And, yes, they still love the glam.
Allways Lounge (9:00 PM) Gospel Music is an indie pop songwriter, while Lonesome Leash is Walt from Big Ship, Dark Dark Dark.
Father John Misty, Har Mar Superstar, Moon Hooch, The Dropout One Eyed Jack's (10:00 PM) Lots of indie in da Quarters
Latter Library Carriage House (10:00AM-2:00PM) Weekly Wed Gig- bi-weekly sale on St. Charles.
Weswego Farmers & Fisheries Market
484 Sala Ave (8:00AM-2:00PM)
Hump Day/SIN Night
Country Club (All Day)
Tom McDermott and Meschiya Lake
Chickie Wah Wah (8:00PM)
Aurora Nealand and the Royal Roses
Mimi's (10:00PM)
Busker's Ballroom
Hi-Ho Lounge (8:00PM)
Tin Men
dba (7:00 PM)
Treme Brass Band
Candlelight Lounge (9:00 PM) JEUDIMay 24th
Blue Nile (10:00 PM)
A fundraiser for Gulf Restoration Network and Sweet Home New Orleans with Elvis Perkins, Erin McKeown, Jeanie Schroder (Devotchka), Justin Poree (Ozomatli), Lateef The Truthspeaker, Martín Perna (Antibalas + Ocote Soul), Merrill Garbus (tUnE-yArDs), Spank Rock,Thao Nguyen (Thao And The Get Down Stay Down), more!
CBD (All Day)
Seminars, grand tastings, 20th anniversary!
Old US Mint (8:00 PM)
The inaugural chamber music festival holds its first concert
Tip's (9:00 PM)
HIs hair isn't the only thing funny about this Brooklyn-based entertainer. Chris Trew opens.
Jumpin Johnny Sansone
Chickie Wah Wah (8:00 PM)
One of NOLA's foremost blues harp men
d.b.a. (10:00 PM)
SFR is on tour, while Riff Raff are from here. Expect lilt.
Circle Bar (10:00 PM)
Old time country in their old time venue
Siberia (10:00 PM)
An aural and visual experience in the vein of the Flaming Lips
One Eyed Jack's (7:00 PM)
Indie rock...early in the evening
Rock 'N Bowl (8:30 PM)
Zydeco Night!
Thursdays at Twilight
City Park (6:00 PM)
This week featuring Wendell Brunious
Ogden Museum of Southern Art (6:00 p.m.)
This week featuring Americana Duo Spinning Leaves
NOMA Sculpture Garden (7:00 PM)
Theatre: Shakespeare under the oaks!
Mid-City Theatre (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Camp meets Freud in this tale of deviant sexual awakening
JPAS (8:00 PM)
Theatre: 80s kitsch rollerskating musical. Need we say more?
CAC (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Ricky Graham takes the stage for a one-woman show
Gold Mine Saloon (8:00 PM) Weekly reading series, this time with poet Wang Ping
Hi-Ho Lounge (9:00 PM) Weekly Thurs Gig- Brass band of the hour plays their unique mix of hip-hop and jazz.
Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers
Vaughn's (7:00 PM)
Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand
Buffa's (8:00PM)
I Club (8:30 PM)
Big D Perkins and Cornell Williams team up!
VENDREDIMay 25thKD Lang and the Siss Boom Bang
Mahalia Jackson Theatre (8:00 PM)
The singer-songwriter brings her 5-piece band to the Mahalia
Greek Orthodox Cathedral (All Day) LA festin' goes Medieterranean. Featuring Hellenic dancers, live Greek music and a Greek grocery
Piazza d'Italia (5:30 PM) Chamber music heads outdoors!
CBD (All Day)
Seminars, grand tastings, 20th anniversary!
Chickie Wah Wah (8:00 PM)
These members of the Subdudes and the Radiators, respectively, come together.
Tip's (10:00 PM)
w/ Pockit Tyme, Yojimbo
Blue Max and the Maximizers
John Paul's (9:00 PM)
w/ Billy Outlaw and Ratty Scurvics
Circle Bar (10:00 PM)
NOLA Indie
Allways Lounge (10:00 PM)
NOLA's own Rock and Soul
Gal Holiday and the Honky Tonk Revue
Banks Street Bar (10:00 PM)
Country without the pop and circumstance
NOMA Sculpture Garden (7:00 PM)
Theatre: Shakespeare under the oaks!
Mid-City Theatre (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Camp meets Freud in this tale of deviant sexual awakening
JPAS (8:00 PM)
Theatre: 80s kitsch rollerskating musical. Need we say more?
CAC (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Ricky Graham takes the stage for a one-woman show
Allways Lounge (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Cripple Creek recreates the classic Greek drama of war and abstinence
SAMEDIMay 26th
Greek Orthodox Cathedral (All Day) LA festin' goes Medieterranean. Featuring Hellenic dancers, live Greek music and a Greek grocery
The New Orleans Food & Wine Experience CBD (All Day) Grand tastings, seminars, 20th anniversary. Today: The Louisiana Seafood Cookoff
UNO Lakefront Arena (7:00 PM) Mike Epps, Joe Torry, Tony Rock, Jay Lamont and Gary Owen. One night.
Tip's (10:00 PM) Yes, that's Johnny Vidacovich and Stanton Moore. Can the two NOLA drum masters share one stage?
Rebirth Brass Band Howlin' Wolf (10:00 PM) See the Grammy-winning brass band
Quintron & Miss Pussycat, Lost Bayou Ramblers Siberia (10:00 PM) The inventor of the drum buddy brings his Cajun buddies in for what's sure to be the highest-energy show of the night
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers Rock n Bowl (8:00 PM) Plenty of room for dancin', and rollin'
Wild Magnolias d.b.a (10:00 PM) Funk 'n Indians!
Sasha Masakowski's Musical Playground Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro (8&10 PM) The jazz singer shows what's up her sleeve
Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship? Allways Lounge (10:00 PM) They like dirges, and they've got a lotta members. Nothing wrong with that!
Mid-City Theatre (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Camp meets Freud in this tale of deviant sexual awakening
JPAS (8:00 PM)
Theatre: 80s kitsch rollerskating musical. Need we say more?
CAC (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Ricky Graham takes the stage for a one-woman show
Allways Lounge (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Cripple Creek recreates the classic Greek drama of war and abstinence DIMANCHEMay 27th
Greek Orthodox Cathedral (All Day) LA festin' goes Medieterranean. Featuring Hellenic dancers, live Greek music and a Greek grocery
Debauche d.b.a. (10:00 PM) Russian mafia band!
Why Are We Building Such a Big Ship?, Noir Fonce, Hormone Imbalance The Big Top (2:00 PM) All-local matinees continue on CL-10
Hot 8 Brass Band Howlin' Wolf Den (9:00 PM) with food by Que Crawl!
Mid-City Theatre (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Camp meets Freud in this tale of deviant sexual awakening
JPAS (8:00 PM)
Theatre: 80s kitsch rollerskating musical. Need we say more?
CAC (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Ricky Graham takes the stage for a one-woman show
Allways Lounge (8:00 PM)
Theatre: Cripple Creek recreates the classic Greek drama of war and abstinence |
Mardi Gras RevueCarnival 2012 in Photos The Season of Do Whatcha Wanna has once again come to a rollicking end, as huge crowds gathered on the Uptown parade route, French Quarter and throughout downtown New Orleans under mostly blue skies to keep Mardi Gras as it should be.
As we feel like we say every year, the 2012 Carnival Season appeared bigger and better than ever, as innovative throws like the Tucks air horns flew off floats along with the toilets, shoes and coconuts to which we've grown accustomed. Memorable appearances by the likes of international stars like Will Ferrell and Cyndi Lauper, and locals like Theresa Andersson - who was spotted during Muses riding a flying swan - gave the proceedings an added panache. And, of course, the people on the streets made the difference. Whether it was some our favorite walking krewes like Chewbacchus, Red Beans and Pussyfooters, or a guy dressed up like a bishop on Fat Tuesday, creativity and the communal spirit reigned over the city once again. On Mardi Gras Day, it appeared the crowds in the French Quarter and Marigny were poised to stay out until the bitter end in an attempt to soak up the gorgeous day.
To recap all the action while you sit in the haze of hangover, take a look at some photos below.
Have a great photo of a costume or float? E-mail info@noladefender.com.
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