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America’s fastest-growing sport is on a hot streak in New Orleans
Rugby is a great alternative to the football and basketball craziness in the city.
Know Your NOLA: Piazza d’Italia: New Orleans’ hidden Italian underutilized postmodern gem
In the 41 years since it was built, it has been mocked as a gaudy mess fit for Disneyworld, a postmodern masterpiece, and a vibrant creation that brings joy to downtown NOLA.
Flexible work schedule? Here’s some of the best bars to use as a remote office and get those emails done
If people aren’t doing their job as much from the office, where are they going to get work done? For some, it’s their couch. For many, it’s a coffee shop. But how about the local bar?
The NOLA Project brings immersive theater experience to Little Gem Saloon
Tired of boring binge watching? Maybe you should try immersive theater.
The most wonderful time of year: An Interactive King Cake Guide
We ramped up with warm-up celebrations like Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. But now we’re at the real deal.
Selma to Central City: Tracing the steps of MLK in New Orleans
“He was a man that didn’t sit down,” owner Leah Chase said in an interview. “I’d feed the freedom riders, we’d sit down, and we’d talk. But he wasn’t like that. He was always on the move.”
The Final countdown: Get the best out of New Year’s celebrations in the city
Whether it’s celebrating New Year’s all day long or hitting the fireworks at midnight, there’s tons of ways to bring in the New Year.
Need an escape on Christmas Day? Here’s what’s open
Whether you’re looking to escape familial craziness, want a change-of-pace activity for the whole clan or find yourself many miles from relatives this Christmas, there’s tons of fun stuff to do.
Up on the bartop, click click click! Holiday bar parties to get you in a jolly mood
Lucky for you, it’s hard to find a single night in which at least one of this city’s awesome neighborhood bars isn’t throwing a holiday party.
Turn your ‘humbug’ into ‘ho-ho-ho’ with these holiday plays in New Orleans
An adult, R-rated Christmas Carol could get you in the (expletive) spirit … or on the naughty list.