Things to Do

Weekend Picks: pool parties, second lines and serenades

By Mary Staes | May 22, 2019

We never need a reason to celebrate in New Orleans, but a long weekend for Memorial Day on Monday seems like a great excuse to pull out the pool noodles and grills.

Music Box Village’s newest addition showcases voices of the deaf community

By Mary Staes | May 22, 2019

For many people who can hear, the elevator is a quiet, awkward space. But the elevator is a big part of deaf culture where people can be as loud as they want.

What’s in a name? For Capulet, it ties the community with a modern bar, event space

By Mary Staes | May 15, 2019

While Capulet itself is fairly new, opening just nine months ago, the building it’s housed in has a storied history.

Mattress Factory Free

Sunday, May 19 – Visit the Mattress Factory for Free

By Lindsay Patross | May 13, 2019

In honor of Barbara Luderowski, founder of the Mattress Factory, the museum will offer free admission from 1 pm – 5 pm.

Improve Your Groove at These Amazing Local Dance Classes

By Matt Haines | May 8, 2019

Whether it be at Mardi Gras, festivals, second lines, random Saturday nights, weddings or even funerals — I often find myself wondering, “How in the world did they learn to move like that?!”

Old gas station turned outdoor venue is Bar Culture owner Nick Reed’s newest venture

By Mary Staes | April 29, 2019

After missing out on his favorite evening hangout, entrepreneur Nick Reed seized an opportunity to fill that void.

The Lone Wolf Dies, but the Pack Survives: Where to Celebrate the Final Season of ‘Game of Thrones’ in New Orleans!

By Matt Haines | April 1, 2019

Hodor! Hodor hodor hodor. HODOR!

Gallery: STELLA! Stella and Stanley Shouting Contest closes out Tennessee Williams Fest

By Matthew Hinton | April 1, 2019

STELLAAAAAAAAAA!

#PupsOfJay: This New Orleans UPS driver’s Instagram will make you howl with joy

By Mary Staes | March 29, 2019

Hardesty isn’t just any delivery driver. He loves pups. He loves them so much, there’s even a hashtag dedicated to his amour: #PupsOfJay.

Every Mardi Gras Indians’ suit has a story, hers is a love song to strong women

By Mary Staes | March 18, 2019

“That’s her! That’s Tahj! Oh, she’s so pretty!”