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Comedy Gumbeaux
Comedy Gumbeaux is a New Orleans comedy show that has featured notable comedians for years, including Tiffany Haddish and Hannibal Buress.
The Howlin' WolfHey Y’all Art Talk
An interactive gallery tour highlights current exhibitions and standout works on view at Ogden Museum. Participants meet at the admissions desk for a guided exploration of an expansive collection of Southern art. The tour is included with standard admission. Louisiana residents receive complimentary admission on Thursdays through support from The Helis Foundation. The event image features Caroline Durieux’s "Acolytes" (detail), 1935, oil on canvas, a gift of the Roger Houston Ogden Collection.
Ogden Museum of Southern ArtTreasure Chest Casino
Support the blood drive by donating blood and receive a collectible T-shirt by Terrance Osborne. Donor perks include a $15 food voucher redeemable at Infusion, Lakeside Café, or The Game, entry into a drawing at the end of the drive for dinner for two at Alder & Birch Steakhouse, a brand-new T-shirt, Blood Assurance Coverage, participation in the “From the Heart Club” that helps send a child with cancer to camp, and blood replacement for a patient. To save time, complete the 46 medical and travel questions on the morning of the drive and print your answers to submit when you arrive. Appointments are honored first, though walk-ins are welcome. Remember to bring a driver’s license, eat a healthy meal before and after donating, and stay hydrated throughout the day.
Seva Venet Duo: New Orleans Banjo, Stories and Songs
This program features the Seva Venet Duo with banjo, stories, and songs at the French Quarter Visitor Center. Seva Venet is a traditional banjoist and guitarist whose jazz approach carries the spirit of Django Reinhardt and Danny Barker. Raised in Los Angeles, he learned his craft from a musical family, then spent the 1990s performing and teaching in Southern California before relocating to New Orleans, where he played with Tuba Fats, Shannon Powell, and Greg Stafford at second lines, festivals, and clubs. He later joined the Treme Brass Band with Benny Jones and Uncle Lionel Batiste, and also performed with Lionel Ferbos’s Louisiana Shakers and the Palm Court Jazz Band. Today he appears with his Storyville String Band, with Dr. Michael White’s ensembles, with Greg Stafford’s Jazz Hounds, and alongside collaborators such as Lars Edegran and Clive Wilson. His recordings spotlight New Orleans string bands and the banjo tradition. Admission is free and open to all, and seating is limited on a first come, first served basis.
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