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A circus, burlesque and bizarre variety show at One Eyed Jacks

FRI. APRIL 12 | Lenny Williams, formerly the lead singer of soul and R&B group Tower of Power, is joined

by Lebrado and a lineup of Louisiana musicians combining blues, soul and R&B including Tucka, Ronnie Bell, Pokey Bear and Tyree Neal, younger brother of Baton Rouge bluesman Kenny Neal. At 8 p.m. at UNO Lakefront Arena.

BY WILL COVIELLO CIRCUS ACROBATICS, AERIALIST AND BURLESQUE SHOWS have become

common, but Blunderland founder and host Eric Schmalenberger aims to surprise.

Rob Roth performs as CRAIG, who dresses as the Wolfman and sings, usually 1980s rock tunes such as Morrissey songs. Burlesque performances have featured strange reveals, such as a plastic surgery-themed act by dancers Deity and Stormy Leather, who perform together as the Spill Sisters.

“I am gentle with audiences,” Schmalenberger. “Some of it is freaky and weird, but there’s a balance to it.

There are only so many ways (for a burlesque dancer) to take off a glove.

Some of (the show) is beautiful and sublime, and some of it is acts with a syringe and a mask, or a dancer making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich with her body.”

New York burlesque star Julie Atlas Muz does the peanut butter act. She won’t be performing at One Eyed Jacks.

The variety show’s lineup changes both at its home in Brooklyn, New York, and for this, its fifth iteration in New Orleans Saturday, April 13 at One Eyed Jacks.

Trixie Minx, founder of Fleur de Tease, co-hosts Blunderland in New Orleans. The show will feature local aerialist and circus arts trainer Liza Rose. She’ll do a revised version of her umbrella act, an aerial performance on a trapeze she designed, which she used to compete at the 2016 U.S. Aerial Championships in New York. Visiting performers include boylesque dancer Jett Adore, who will do his Zorro act, and burlesque dancer Lady Lucerne, who has a metamorphosis-themed act featuring a mermaid. Deity and Stormy Leather will perform solo acts and in a Spill Sisters duet.

Schmalenberger performs regularly with the San Francisco-founded burlesque clown troupe Fou Fou Ha!, and sometimes his clowning is part of Blunderland.

WED. APRIL 10 | Guitarist Eric Lindell blends roots rock, blue-eyed soul and a touch of honky tonk in his breezy, jamming style. He performs a free concert at Wednesday at the Square. Deltaphonic opens at 5 p.m. at Lafayette Square.

David Sedaris FRI. APRIL 12 | David Sedaris, the NPR contributor and humorist behind the new holiday classic “The Santaland Diaries” and essay collections including “Barrel Fever,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day” and last year’s “Calypso,” shares stories and insights, followed by a Q&A session. At 8 p.m. at Orpheum Theater.

Woodenhead FRI. APRIL 12 | Guitarist and Twangorama member Jimmy Robinson’s prog rock, jazz fusion band Woodenhead releases the latest album in its four-decade career. At 8 p.m. at Chickie Wah Wah. Blunderland’s home is at the Brooklyn venue House of Yes, an inclusive, LGBTQ-friendly performance space that hosts alternative theater, circus acts and burlesque shows for all genders. After many weekly shows and on weekends, it transitions into a nightclub after performances, and there often are aerialists above and contortionists or go-go dancers on the bar or in the crowd. Many guests wear costumes.

The House of Yes was born in what its founders, circus arts performers Anya Sapozhnikova and Kae Burke, describe as a punk squat in Williamsburg, Brooklyn that hosted circus and other performances. It later moved to a warehouse space in Williamsburg, and then to its current legally permitted space in Bushwick.

Schmalenberger has used Blunderland to help performers network.

New Orleans drag performer Vinsantos has appeared in New York editions, as have local burlesque and comedy couple Kitten N’ Lou (who perform Sunday at One Eyed

Eric Schmalenberger and Trixie Minx host Blunderland.

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Jacks). Schmalenberger is working on staging Blunderland internationally. He’s scheduled to go to London after the New Orleans show, and he plans to take it to Berlin, Germany, Reykjavik, Iceland and the Adelaide, Australia and Ediburgh, Scotland fringe festivals. In New York, he’s even venturing into Manhattan. He’s working with Studio 54 co-founder Ian Schrager on a project at the Paradise Club, a hotel venue in Times Square, Schmalenberger says.

Bayonne SAT. APRIL 13 | Austin, Texas multiinstrumentalist and producer Roger Sellers likes to play with loops and effects in crafting electronic pop songs as Bayonne. Sophomore effort, February’s “Drastic Measures,” is a more polished follow-up to his self-produced Bayonne debut “Primitives.”

Palm Daze opens at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Samuel Blaser and Gerry Hemingway SAT. APRIL 13 | Veterans of the Consort in Motion Quintet, avant-garde jazz drummer and former Guggenheim fellow Gerry Hemingway and Swiss trombonist Samuel Blaser perform together at 9 p.m. at Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

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Norman Francis will receive

the Laetare Medal from the University of Notre Dame next month. Francis, who led Xavier University of New Orleans for 47 years as the university’s first black president, will receive the award — which Notre Dame calls the most prestigious award for an American Catholic — May 19. In a statement, Notre Dame President the Rev. John I. Jenkins said, “For more than 50 years, Dr. Francis has been at the center of civil rights advocacy by leveraging the power of Catholic higher education.”

Derrick Tabb, the brass band

drummer who co-founded the after-school program The Roots of Music in 2007, was named one of 2019’s “Jazz Heroes” by the Jazz Journalists Association of New York City. Tabb, who has played with the Hot 8 and Rebirth Brass Bands, will receive the Jazz Hero award at the New Orleans Jazz Museum April 30.

Berr Voss-Potts, a sev-

enth-grader at Homer Plessy Community School, used a lead testing kit on his school’s water fountains for a class project.

When the result showed lead in the school’s drinking water, the Orleans Parish School District closed the fountains and supplied the school with bottled water until lead filtration systems and the booster pumps to keep water pressure steady could be installed.

The amount of federal relief aid President Donald Trump falsely claims has been made available to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria.

The White House said afterward that Trump was including $50 billion in possible future disaster disbursements. An Associated Press fact check found that the feds had delivered about $11 billion to the island so far, not $91 billion.

FLEETWOOD MAC REPLACING ROLLING STONES AT JAZZ FEST LESS THAN A WEEK AFTER THE ROLLING STONES CANCELED their tour — including a headlining spot at the 50th anniversary of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival — organizers announced Fleetwood Mac would replace the Stones on the Acura Stage May 2.

Fleetwood Mac’s current lineup (pictured) includes longtime members Mick Fleetwood, Stevie Nicks, Christine McVie and John McVie as well as Mike Campbell and Neil Finn. Lindsey Buckingham was fired by the band last year. Fleetwood Mac performed at Jazz Fest in 2013. The band performed at the Smoothie King Center in February, and Nicks played the venue in a solo appearance in 2017.

Refunds will be issued for those who bought tickets for the Rolling Stones. For refund information, visit www.nojazzfest.com.

City’s new Human Rights office to address racial, LGBT disparities When it comes to fighting discrimination in New Orleans, the city’s new Office of Human Rights and Equity Executive Director Vincenzo Pasquantonio said it’s important to start at home. “It’s really important to clean up your own front yard before you start calling up your neighbor and complaining that they don’t cut the grass,” Pasquantonio said.

His front yard? City Hall.

Mayor LaToya Cantrell established the equity office March 20. It will house the existing Human Relations Commission and LGBTQ+ Task Force and will coordinate equity initiatives among all city departments.

Since the office combines these existing divisions, Pasquantonio said its creation didn’t cost the taxpayers additional dollars.

The office will address issues of historically marginalized communities, such as minorities and the LGBTQ community. Its first priority will be addressing racial disparities between black and white New Orleanians — disparities Pasquantonio said are different from any other marginalized group due to their systemic nature.

Pasquantonio plans to approach the disparities systemically as well, connecting institutions such as historically black colleges and universities and industry leaders to keep black graduates in the city post-graduation.

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“Xavier University isn’t just one of the best schools in this city, it’s one of the best in the country,” he said. “We have talent. We have an educated population in the city of New Orleans.”

The equity office, which currently has two staff members and is hiring a third, also has met with the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) and plans to continue the LGTBQ+ Task Force’s work in improving police interaction with LGBTQ and black residents.

“These were difficult conversations they had with the police and with our offices because there’s a lot of mistrust,” Pasquantonio said. “But the police have embraced these recommendations because they realize having these positive interactions improves public safety.”

In the first quarter of 2018, a report by the left-leaning Economic Policy Institute showed that the black unemployment rate in Louisiana was almost double the white unemployment rate.

“We’re not mobilizing all that we have to bear as a city as long as we have those disparities,” Pasquantonio said.

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The Historic New Orleans Collection (HNOC) opened a new $38 million exhibition center on Royal Street in the French Quarter. The new center at 520 Royal St. adds 35,000 square feet of space to the collection’s campus, which stretches across the street to the original location at 533 Royal St. The new center includes the restored Seignouret-Brulatour Building (one-time home to WDSU-TV) and courtyard and a new structure at the back of the property.

The center will have 12,000 square feet of space for an ongoing exhibit about the history of the French Quarter as well as changing exhibits. It also will have a hands-on education area, an expanded museum shop, a cafe run by the owners of Carmo and interactive displays.

The new center is open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday. Admission is free.

Priscilla Lawrence, president and CEO of the HNOC, says completion of the project took about 15 years. The collection purchased the property in 2006 and restoration began in 2014. The main building of the 19th-century Greek Revival structure will house the permanent exhibit and the new building in the back of the property has three gallery spaces for changing exhibits.

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U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy.

Cassidy: Louisiana flood victims deserve rebuilding assistance U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy said last week that thousands of 2016 flood victims in Louisiana will have to wait at least several weeks before receiving checks for recovery money, a timeline he called “not soon enough.”

Cassidy met with Office of Management and Budget Acting Director Russell Vought and U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson Tuesday to discuss why some homeowners have yet to receive their full share of the $1.3 billion grant allotted by Congress for homeowner rebuilding assistance. The issue at hand — dubbed “duplication of benefits” — stems from a federal rule that led thousands to be denied some or all of the grant money last year if they qualified for a Small Business Administration loan, regardless of whether they accepted the loan.

The meeting ended with the two agencies not making a decision but agreeing to reconvene in two weeks with an answer.

In a conference call with reporters after the meeting, Cassidy said he thought Carson was in favor of getting the rest of the grant money to residents but found the budget agency still had “reservations” about the entire policy.

U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy also attended the meeting and expressed frustration with the extended timeline. “We have waited long enough for a solution, and my patience is running thin,” he said in a statement.

“If they come back to us in two weeks with an answer we don’t like, I plan to appeal to their boss, the

President of the United States.”

Cassidy also discussed health care in the conference call, saying he is working with Democrats on around eight health care bills, none of which are likely to be put to a vote until after the 2020 presidential and congressional elections.

“No one thinks that [House Majority Leader] Nancy Pelosi is going to pass anything except Medicare for all,” Cassidy said. “As long as she controls the House, she’s not going to bring up a bill.”

Cassidy’s comments followed Trump’s announcement that a vote on an alternative to the Affordable Care Act would have to wait until Republicans control both the House of Representatives and Senate — as they did during the first two years of Trump’s presidency.

Gambit seeking ‘40 Under 40’ nominees Every year Gambit honors the movers and shakers, the people who get things done or dazzle us with their creativity before reaching the age of 40. Gambit’s 2019 40 Under 40 class will be announced in June, a few months earlier than usual.

Nominate your favorite overachiever, business guru, do-gooder or creative thinker for the honor by sending an email to Kandace Graves at kandaceg@gambitweekly.com or filling out an online form at www. bestofneworleans. com/40under40nom. We need the candidate’s name, age, business title, cellphone number and the reasons you believe he or she is a good candidate for the honor.

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Cantrell not candid about cameras

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NEW ORLEANIANS HAVE A RIGHT TO FEEL FLUMMOXED by Mayor LaToya

Cantrell’s administration and its shifting — if not shifty — approach to traffic cameras, particularly those in school zones. At her July 2017 mayoral campaign announcement, Cantrell drew cheers when she told the crowd, “We don’t know if traffic cameras are making our streets safer.

But we do know those cameras are costing our residents money that could be spent on their families. As your mayor, I will suspend the use of the cameras until it can be proven that they actually work as intended.”

Backstage, though, she walked back the statement, saying she supported removal of cameras that were “recently installed” by then-Mayor Mitch Landrieu. One day later, a spokesman for the Cantrell campaign clarified that Cantrell’s original statement was the correct one and that she would remove all traffic cameras if elected mayor.

That never happened. In January of this year, Cantrell’s office announced that she would keep in place all school zone cameras and deactivate 20 of the other 30 cameras. That was good news for drivers who oppose the city’s use of cameras. The bad news didn’t get much attention until last week, when we learned that all remaining cameras had been recalibrated. The city previously let motorists drive up to 25 MPH in school zones — and up to 10 MPH above the posted limit elsewhere.

Now, the city issues tickets to people driving 24 MPH in school zones and 8 MPH over other posted limits. The change came with no advance notice from City Hall.

The city, of course, is under no obligation to provide any wiggle room at all when it comes to enforcing speed limits, though there’s plenty of evidence that speed-detection devices often have calibration issues. We suspect the previous buffers between posted limits and tolerated speeds were set up not as a courtesy, but to head off claims from drivers who got tickets for traveling 21 or 22 MPH through a school zone or just above other posted limits.

Still, for an administration that promised transparency, accountability and “intentionality,” pulling a switcheroo like this with no warning either to residents or the New Orleans City Council smacks of bad faith.

Moreover, it gives credence to the argument that the cameras are more about revenue than public safety.

(In 2018, traffic camera ticket fines added nearly $30 million to the city’s general fund.)

“We are tightening enforcement efforts in our school zones to help encourage safer driving,” Cantrell spokesman Trey Caruso said in an email to The New Orleans Advocate.

“Going 2 miles over, or 10 miles over the limit: you’re in violation either way.”

True, but if the city truly wanted to “encourage safer driving,” wouldn’t it trumpet the change — in advance — so people could obey the rule? And is 23 MPH really that much safer than 25 MPH? Cantrell was leading a delegation to Cuba last week, so she wasn’t available for comment. In the meantime, drivers should stick to all posted limits, since the Cantrell administration is not being candid about cameras.

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Cantrell owed us a heads-up THE SUN MAY HAVE SHONE DOWN on Mayor LaToya

Cantrell during her trade mission to Cuba April 2-7, but the skies opened up — literally and figuratively — on her while she was away.

The day of Herroner’s departure brought news not of her efforts to strengthen ties between New Orleans and Cuba, but rather her administration’s efforts to pinch more money from drivers who get caught speeding by traffic cameras.

Two days later, torrential rains caused widespread street flooding. The warm Caribbean sun notwithstanding, Cantrell did not have a good week while she was away.

I don’t have a problem with traffic cameras, but I do have a problem with changing the rules and not telling anyone.

(See Commentary, p. 11.)

That’s what Team Cantrell did

when it changed the tolerance levels on traffic cameras across town.

Under Mayor Mitch Landrieu, the city trumpeted its policy of cutting drivers a break — up to a point. In school zones, where the speed limit is 20 mph, drivers only got ticketed for going more than 25 mph. Elsewhere, they had to exceed the posted limit by more than 10 mph.

That policy was announced at least a month before the city issued camera-based tickets.

Several months ago, the Cantrell administration quietly changed that policy. Drivers who had grown accustomed to pushing the limit suddenly found themselves facing substantial fines for going 24 mph in a school zone or 8 mph over the limit elsewhere.

Needless to say, those drivers are irate — particularly after

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Cantrell made a big deal of her campaign promise to get rid of all traffic cameras.

When folks found out the mayor was in Cuba — her first international trade mission since taking office — she became the object of even more scorn. It didn’t help that her trip, like the change in traffic camera tolerances, was not announced in advance.

There’s no requirement that either item be publicly proclaimed beforehand, but it

is good policy (and smart politics) for mayors to let citizens know where and when they’re traveling — and before they change policies that could cost taxpayers millions.

For the record, Cantrell’s trade mission to Cuba is totally justified. Landrieu went there when he was mayor, as did former Mayor Ray Nagin, former Gov. Kathleen Blanco and current Gov. John Bel Edwards. Our city has longstanding cultural and eco-

nomic ties to Cuba; the mayor ought to explore how those ties can be strengthened.

She also ought to tout such trips in advance — and let citizens know when rule changes are about to cost them a bundle.

In fairness, Cantrell tweeted regularly from Cuba, but only after she got there — and only her 8,000 or so followers got the news right away.

I suspect that had she tweeted a few months ago about the new traffic camera rules, she would have gotten a lot more retweets than her Cuban selfies generated.

If there’s a silver lining in all this, perhaps the street flooding on April 4 bolstered Cantrell’s case for getting more scratch from the hospitality industry for infrastructure. Hopefully, she’ll give us a heads-up as soon as she returns to town.

While walking in the 600 block of Royal Street, I noticed sidewalk tiles in front of a shop spelling out the word “Lucien Caye.”

Who is that and why is his name in the sidewalk?

Dear reader,

The tiles you saw on Royal Street look a lot like the blue and white ones identifying some of our city’s historic streets, but these refer to a restaurateur. His name was Lucien Gaye, not Caye, but time and traffic have worn down the letter “G.” The 1938 “WPA Guide to New Orleans” includes a listing for Lucien Gaye’s restaurant at 603 Royal St. “Lucien Gaye’s is a French restaurant of the bourgeois type, where good, plain French food is obtainable,” the guidebook explains. Other newspaper listings refer to “The French Restaurant” there, with Gaye as the proprietor.

According to his 1941 obituary,

Gaye was a native of France who came to New Orleans in 1916. The obituary said he and his wife Celina opened a Royal Street restaurant “which has been operated by them according to the European tradition of the small family cafe.”

According to the Historic New Orleans Collection’s Collins C. Diboll Vieux Carre Digital Survey, the three-story building where the restaurant was located dates to 1834. The Gaye family purchased it in 1924. Lucien Gaye’s obituary listed his residence as 605 Royal, which would have been in the adjacent building. Today it is a mix of several businesses.

By the way, you’re not the only one to have mistaken Gaye’s name.

Mystery writer O’Neil De Noux, a former New Orleans Police Department detective, named one of his characters Lucien Caye. “I spied the blue and white tiles embedded in the sidewalk on Royal Street. …

I saw ‘Lucien Caye,’ ” he explained in an interview for an online blog.

The private detective character has since been featured in several of De Noux’s books.

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Drop Inn, which for 30 years played host to some of the most important names in rhythm and blues and early rock ’n’ roll.

Music historian David Kunian says Frank Painia opened the Dew Drop Inn at 2836 LaSalle St. in April 1939 as a hotel and added a nightclub in 1945. “Both the hotel and the nightclub filled a niche in segregated New Orleans by offering work and respectable overnight lodging to prominent African-American entertainers,” Kunian wrote in the magazine “64 Parishes.”

The list of entertainers who performed in the Dew Drop’s Groove Room includes Ray Charles, James Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Little Richard, Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.

The Dew Drop also offered nightly floor shows featuring comedians, dancers, magicians and female impersonators. Though police often conducted raids to uphold the segregation laws of the time, Painia, who was black, challenged the raids in court.

The club closed in 1970. The building has sat unoccupied since Hurricane Katrina.

There have been efforts to restore it, including one as recently as last year, but none has proved successful.

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FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL

BY HELEN FREUND There always are new restaurants to try in the French Quarter, from breakfast nooks to Francophile brasseries and craft cocktail dens. Here are some spots in the Vieux Carre and surrounding neighborhoods to try during French Quarter Festival.

French Toast 1035 Decatur St., (504) 300-5518; www.toastneworleans.com Start the day out strong at the third and latest outpost of Cara and Evan Benson’s breakfast spot, Toast. Joining locations in Uptown and Gentilly is this Decatur Street restaurant with a similar spread of crepe dishes and sweet and savory toasts. To get a hearty breakfast, look no further than the towering croque madame or coconut cream-stuffed French toast, served with bruleed pineapple, candied macadamia nuts, lemon curd and maple syrup.

Small Mart 1303 Decatur St. This petite one-stop convenience store and deli is a great spot for a quick morning coffee and a New York-style bagel sandwich. Later in the day, an easy lunch or early dinner can be plucked from a display case filled with Indian and Pakistani treats. An all-vegetarian selection of hot dishes includes tandoori tofu po-boys, samosas, pakoras, chaat bowls and a daily curry. There isn’t any alcohol sold here, but there is kombucha on tap.

Justine 225 Chartres St., (504) 218-8533; www.justinenola.com Appease your inner Francophile at Justin and Mia Devillier’s French Quarter brasserie, where the flashy decor and see-andbe-seen scene is half the fun. The sprawling restaurant stays open throughout the day and serves a menu of French classics, from steak tartare to moules frites and onion soup topped with a cap of melted cheese. An abbreviated late-night menu served on the weekends features raw Gulf and East Coast oyster platters and a rib-sticking duck fat-fried chicken sandwich.

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Jewel of the South is a modern tavern tucked into an old Creole home on St. Louis Street in the French Quarter.

Jewel of the South 1026 St. Louis St., (504) 2658816; www.jewelnola.com Another good option for latenight revelers is the latest project from bartending duo Chris Hannah and Nick Detrich. It provides an elegant and cozy respite from French Quarter crowds and serves nearly forgotten cocktails such as a brandy crusta. Chef Philip Whitmarsh’s creative menu changes daily, with dishes such as Parmesan cream-filled gougeres, spring onions served with whipped schmaltz with lemon and thyme, warm beef tongue pastrami and fried chicken bao sliders with collard kimchi and fiery gochujang pepper sauce.

The place is tucked on St. Louis Street at the edge of the Quarter with no clear signs, but it won’t be a secret for long.

there’s a selection of fried noodle and rice dishes and jianbing, Chinese-style crepes filled with meats and fresh herbs.

The Starlight 817 St. Louis St., (504) 827-1655; www.starlightloungenola.com If you’re not done with musical entertainment, the Starlight Lounge is a late option for food and music. Occupying a historic Creole townhouse, the two-story building features a double parlor and lounge downstairs with space for live music and dancing. The music lineup often includes sets from different acts each night. At the rear of the bar, a kitchen window serves as the portal to late-night dining in the form of Venezuelan snacks such as empanadas, arepas and fried cheese sticks called tequenos.

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1218 Decatur St., (504) 266-2828; www.facebook.com/dianxinnola Sometimes nothing but dim sum will do. If the afternoon festivities have you craving dumplings or fiery chili oil-doused Chinese fare, this is the place to go. Fried, steamed and dropped into bowls of hot-and-sour soup, dumplings of all sorts are served in a variety of dishes. For larger appetites,

2317 Burgundy St., (504) 3566769; www.theelysianbar.com Just across Elysian Fields Avenue in the Faubourg Marigny, the Hotel Peter and Paul offers an elegant escape from the bustle of Frenchmen Street. The restaurant and bar occupy the campus’ beautifully renovated rectory, and the drinks menu includes classic cocktails and a section of aperiti-

vos and spritzes, including several iterations of vermouth and tonic.

For the hungry, a menu of small plates includes many vegetable dishes such as fried cauliflower with sheep’s milk cheese and whipped ricotta with preserved mushrooms with flatbread. Spicy chorizo sausage is served on a bed of quinoa, lentils and kale.

The Franklin 2600 Dauphine St., (504) 2670640; www.thefranklinnola.com The location and the name are the same, but the menu and several of the players behind the corner bar and cafe are new. Bartending trio Evan Wolf, Matt LoFink and Jason Sorbet designed a martini-inspired cocktail program, so expect drinks that pack a punch, such as a Gibson, which is rendered a light pink hue from a house-made onion brine. Chef Dane Harris’ “gastrobar” menu features Louisiana-inspired dishes with creative twists. Beef tartare is served with Vietnamese pho garnishes and a smoked egg yolk.

A German-style pork-neck schnitzel is served with a sunny side up egg and Creole mustard sauce, and a grilled half chicken is coated in a pepper vinegar glaze.

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MIDDLE EASTERN RESTAURANT FATTOUSH is now open at 1561

Tulane Ave. The spot opened quietly last month a few doors down from Vietnamese restaurant Pho Tau Bay and near the LSU School of Medicine.

Its casual menu of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean fare features appetizers such as hummus topped with fried cauliflower, labneh, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves and fried kibbeh. Larger dishes include kebabs, lamb, beef, shawarma platters, gyro and falafel sandwiches, chicken tikka and grilled salmon.

For desserts, there are baklava, kunafa, a shredded phyllo dough pastry, and mouhalabieh, a Lebanese

BY H E L E N F R E U N D @helenfreund WHEN DECIDING HOW TO MAKE PAN CON TOMATE , Brian Burns parted with

tradition. While traveling in Spain, the chef often came across that nation’s quintessential bar snack of crusty bread rubbed with garlic cloves and topped with grated tomatoes.

At Costera, the restaurant Burns and business partner Reno De Ranieri opened earlier this year in the space formerly occupied by La Thai Uptown, pan con tomate is very different — and delicious. Instead of the acerbic tang of raw garlic, there’s a creamy aioli on thick slices of Bellegarde Bakery bread, and grated tomatoes are replaced by dried-tomato tapenade made with blended garlic, anchovies, shallots and olive oil.

The alchemy renders the dish into something sweet, soft, rich and decadent.

It’s a great start to a meal here and an appropriate precursor to a menu that draws heavy inspiration from Spain, while still coming off as unique, driven more by creativity than tradition.

Octopus sourced from Spain is poached in courtbouillon and charred on the smoking-hot steel plates of the grill. The smoky tentacle sits on a bed of heirloom beans dressed with vinaigrette that is punchy with lemon and red onion and brims with fresh herbs.

Papas bravas are crunchy fried potatoes drizzled with bright red piquillo pepper puree and aioli. Roasted beets offer a bright and delightful detour from the norm, with plump beet wedges tossed with thin fennel and

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Costera’s Spanishinflected cuisine feels right at home in Uptown

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radish shavings in citrus gastrique, topped with wisps of ricotta.

The kitchen deftly marries brighter flavors, as with cumin oil-roasted cauliflower served with coriander yogurt. The plate is dressed with mint, cilantro and tangy chili vinegar.

The end result delivers a balance of warm spice, creamy elements and lively acid.

The kitchen employs capers and lemon zest with a similar goal in a dish of fried sweetbreads served with a hearty romesco sauce, and while flavorful, the brighter elements were overshadowed by the heft.

Costera isn’t a tapas bar, but the extensive menu of shareable plates and the communal table near the entrance to the sprawling dining room suggest the owners’ affinity for the Spanish way of dining. Burns

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and De Ranieri saw a similarity in how New Orleanians eat — such as crowds gathered around a large table of boiled crawfish — and figured their concept wouldn’t be unfamiliar.

Their instincts were correct. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m., the same menu is offered throughout the day, and the front communal table often is packed. A restaurant of this ambitious caliber could feel at odds in a neighborhood setting, but here, it seems right at home.

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Fried cauliflower tops hummus served at Fattoush, a new Middle Eastern restaurant now open on Tulane Avenue.

milk flan flavored with rose water.

The restaurant doesn’t serve alcohol but offers Lebanese iced tea, Turkish coffee and soft drinks.

The eatery joins a growing number of restaurants to open on Tulane Avenue since University Medical Center New Orleans opened in 2015. Fattoush is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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creative twists on Spanish dishes in a lively neighborhood setting

taco hub Barracuda (3984 Tchoupitoulas St.; www.eatbarracuda.com) opens Tuesday, April 9.

The indoor/outdoor taco and margarita spot was scheduled to open last month but a snag in permitting

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Barracuda, a new taco restaurant and margarita garden, opens Tuesday, April 9 at 3984 Tchoupitoulas St.

taco. A spread of breakfast tacos available all day speaks to the TexMex influence. There also are queso, chips and guacamole.

The bar serves draft margaritas and cocktails, Mexican and local craft beers, wine and nonalcoholic beverages like aguas frescas, horchata and Mexican Coke.

Barracuda is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday. — HELEN FREUND

High on the Hogs HOGS FOR THE CAUSE (www.

hogsforthecause.org), the barbecue festival benefiting families with children being treated for pediatric brain cancer, announced winners in food and fundraising categories for its 11th event held March 29-30 on the grounds of the UNO Lakefront Arena. The Aporkalypse Now team won Best Ribs and was named Grand Champion. Mr. Pigglesworth won the whole hog title. Swineaux had the best bacon dish, Notorious PIG served the best sandwich and Swine Krewe won best creative pork dish.

Fleur de Que, which has dominated the fundraising category in recent years, won again with a total of $442,442 raised. The organization has not yet announced the festival’s fundraising total.

— WILL COVIELLO

When the Levee bakes ROUGHLY TWO YEARS AFTER

branching out on her own, baker Christina Balzebre will open a brickand-mortar space for her nomadic bread and pastry business, Levee Baking Co. Balzebre, who is originally from Miami, helmed the bread program at the Link Restaurant Group, where she oversaw bread operations for all of its restaurants, including Herbsaint and Cochon.

She also worked at Willa Jean. In January 2017, she launched her business, selling naturally leavened sourdough breads and pastries at pop-ups across the city. She landed a permanent weekend spot inside the Mosquito Supper Club on Dryades Street, where she stayed for two years.

Levee added bakers Diego Martin-Perez and Sara Levasseur, who also runs Jamboree Jams. Both will join her at the new location.

Popular Levee items that will be on the new menu include biscuits, kouign-amann pastries, black sesame seed-dusted tarts, fruit and vegetable-studded focaccia loaves and

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Christina Balzebre of Levee Baking Company will open a bakery at 3138 Magazine St. this spring.

buttermilk chocolate pies. The menu also has sandwiches and salads, and gluten-free and vegan options will be available, Balzebre says.

“We’re going to have a really small menu, but it will be different every week depending on what’s in season,” she says. Initially the spot will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. five days a week, and Balzebre hopes to add a daily happy hour with beer, wine and a menu of snacks.

Balzebre said she’s taking a temporary break from farmers markets to work on the new space but hopes to return within three weeks.

She plans to expand bakery hours to full time by the end of May. — HELEN FREUND

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Ana Castro Chef COQUETTE SOUS CHEF ANA CASTRO was named a finalist

for the Rising Star Chef of the Year award from the James Beard Foundation. The award honors up-and-coming culinary talent aged 30 and younger.

The winner will be announced May 6 in Chicago.

Castro was born in Texas and raised in Mexico City. She will be co-sous chef at Thalia, which is set to open in the Lower Garden District this spring. Castro talked to Gambit about her work.

What was your reaction to being named a finalist for the James Beard award?

CASTRO: I had absolutely no clue that I was up for the (award).

When (Coquette co-owner Kristen Essig) told me, I was in total shock. I am humbled and there’s also a sense of reassurance that what I’m doing is right, and that I’m walking the right path.

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C: It’s such a small operation that everyone is going to have to pitch in. We are trying to let the neighborhood speak to us. We want it to be very affable and a reflection of the neighborhood around it — a place where you can go and have a cocktail and snacks and a place where you can go have a dinner when you don’t feel like doing the dishes without breaking the bank. It’s got 37 seats and the menu will change seasonally.

I love this city and how the industry is very small here, as opposed to New York, which is a beast. Everyone is friends and celebrates each other’s success.

I’m so happy to be a part of it.

At Coquette, I found a home.

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C: I don’t come from a family of professional chefs. I was raised in Mexico City, mostly by my paternal grandmother. She basically was like, “You have to pick a chore,” so I picked cooking. My grandmother, my dad, my aunties — they were always feeding my curiosities.

In New York, I doubled down on fine dining and worked at Betony.

There, this team of sous chefs — Stephan Ilnyckyj and Kenneth Foong — really shaped who I became. To this day I remain very close with both of them.

In the daily struggle of things, chef Stephan was adamant in teaching me how to work efficiently and fast. He’s an incredibly disciplined man. He taught me that discipline is important, because once you have discipline you can achieve consistency and once you’re consistent, you create a craving. Once you create a craving, people come back. This is the hardest thing to achieve in a restaurant. He was a disciplinarian, and instead of fighting it, I embraced it, and now I myself am a very disciplined person.

With chef Kenneth, who used to be in the Singaporean army, it was more like crisis management.

Every time something would go wrong and I would start getting frazzled or upset, he would tell me, “You’ve got to simmer down.

You have all of this energy that is being wasted on being angry or vocal and you’ve got to rein it in to find a solution.” If you just project your anger, the only thing you are telling people is that you are insecure and that you’re nervous, and that is contagious.

When I got to Coquette, it just felt right, something clicked. I work well with Mike (Stoltzfus) and Kristen and they were super excited to bring me on board.

Kristen has been my mentor with showing me how this is a platform to help other people, and how to be a positive influence on your community and how to give back. It’s amazing to be able to inspire people and support people.

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BYWATER Jack Dempsey’s Restaurant — 738 Poland Ave., (504) 943-9914; Www. jackdempseys.net — The Jack Dempsey platter for two features gumbo, shrimp, catfish, crab balls, redfish, crawfish pies and two sides. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Fri, D Wed-Sat. $$ Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — The constantly changing menu features dishes such as pan-fried Gulf flounder with kumquat-ginger sauce, crispy Brussels sprouts and sticky rice. Reservations accepted for large parties. D Wed-Sun, late Wed-Sun, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

CBD Public Service Restaurant — NOPSI Hotel, 311 Baronne St., (504) 962-6527; www.publicservicenola.com — Jumbo Louisiana shrimp are served with whole roasted garlic and crab boil nage. Reservations recommended. B & D daily, L Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. $$

CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Catalino’s — 7724 Maple St., (504) 6186735; www.facebook.com/catalinosllc — Pepian is a chicken stew made with mirliton, potatoes, string beans and pumpkin seeds served with rice and corn tortillas.

Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — The eclectic menu includes bouillabaisse, grilled Caribbean lobster, jerk shrimp and more. Reservations accepted. L Sat-Sun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine such as shawarma cooked on a rotisserie. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www. vincentsitaliancuisine.com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

CITYWIDE Breaux Mart — Citywide; www. breauxmart.com — Breaux Mart’s deli section features changing daily dishes such as red beans and rice or baked catfish. No reservations. L, D daily. $

FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3834328; www.kebabnola.com — The falafel sandwich comes with pickled beets,

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cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, hummus and Spanish garlic sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D Wed-Mon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — The grocery and deli serves wood-oven baked pizza, po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. No reservations.

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FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Caprese panino combines fresh mozzarella, pesto, tomatoes and balsamic vinaigrette. The ham and honey-Dijon panino is topped with feta and watercress. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — The city’s oldest restaurant’s signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska.

Reservations recommended. L, D MonSat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Copper Monkey Bar & Grill — 725 Conti St., (504) 527-0869; www.coppermonkeygrill.com — The Copper Club wrap features turkey, honey ham, cheddar and Swiss cheeses, bacon, avocado and mayonnaise in a flout tortilla. No reservations. L, D and late daily. $$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — The house filet mignon is served atop creamed spinach with fried oysters and Pontalba potatoes. Reservations recommended.

D daily. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations. L, early D daily. $$ Green Goddess — 307 Exchange Place, (504) 301-3347; www.greengoddessrestaurant.com — Swedish meatloaf is

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made with Two Run Farms grass-fed beef and served with lingonberrry pepper jelly, creamed mushroom potatoes and Creole kale. No reservations. L, D Wed-Sun. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Pan-seared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with housemade garlic mayo and lime cabbage.

No reservations. Hours vary by location.

Cash only at Conti Street location. $ Louisiana Pizza Kitchen — 95 French Market Place, (504) 522-9500; www.lpkfrenchquarter.com — Jumbo Gulf shrimp are sauteed with sherry, tomatoes, white wine, basil, garlic and butter and served over angel hair pasta. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 5231661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Chefs John Folse and Rick Tramanto present a creative take on Creole dishes as well as offering caviar tastings, house-made salumi, pasta dishes and more. Reservations recommended.

D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — This restaurant offers contemporary Creole dishes including barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Salon Restaurant by Sucre — 622 Conti St., (504) 267-7098; www.restaurantsalon. com — Beet salad includes goat cheese, granola and chocolate. Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sun, brunch Fri-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter. com — Tableau’s contemporary Creole cuisine includes marinated crab claws in white truffle vinaigrette and pan-roasted redfish Bienville with frisee, fingerling potato salad and blue crab butter sauce.

Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/ RIVER RIDGE The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.theriver-

shacktavern.com — This bar and music spot offers a menu of burgers, sandwiches and changing lunch specials. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 7333803; www.theospizza.com — There is a wide variety of specialty pies and diners can build their own from the selection of more than two-dozen toppings. No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4675611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$

LAKEVIEW Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001 — Tuna salad or chicken salad avocado melts are topped with melted Monterey Jack and shredded Parmesan cheeses. No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $ NOLA Beans — 762 Harrison Ave., (504) 267-0783; www.nolabeans.com — The organic Argonne turkey sandwich features organic avocado, tomatoes, sprouts and Havarti cheese on choice of bread. No reservations. B, L, early D daily. $$

METAIRIE Akira Sushi + Hibachi — 3326 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 304-8820; www.akirametairie.com — A Godzilla roll features salmon, tuna, snow crab, yellowtail, avocado, asparagus, cucumber and cream cheese in soy paper with eel sauce.

Delivery available. No reservations.

L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Chef/owner Andrea Apuzzo’s specialties include speckled trout royale which is topped with lump crabmeat and lemon-cream sauce.

Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami that come from the Bronx. No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Disembark at Mark Twain’s for salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com — The wine emporium’s dinner menu includes pork rib chops served with house-made boudin stuffing, Tabasco pepper jelly demi-glaze and smothered greens. No reservations. B, L daily, early dinner Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ R&O’s Restaurant — 216 Metairie-Hammond Highway, Metairie, (504) 831-1248; www.rnosrestarurant.com — The roast beef po-boy is dressed with cheese and brown or red gravy and served on a toasted sesame loaf. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Taj Mahal Indian Cuisine — 923-C Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 836-6859 — The traditional menu features lamb, chicken and seafood served in a variety of ways, including curries and tandoori.

Reservations recommended. L, D Tue-Sun. $$

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Restaurant R’evolution (777 Bienville St., 504-553-2277; www.revolutionnola.com) serves redfish and more.

Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, (504) 889-7880 — The menu features tandoori dishes with chicken, lamb, fish or shrimp; mild and spicy curries and spicy hot vindaloo dishes; and vegetarian dishes including palak paneer (spinach and cheese) and bhindi masala with okra.

No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Corn and crab bisque is served in a toasted bread cup.

Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

MID-CITY/TREME Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — This sweet shop serves its own gelato, spumoni, Italian ice, cannolis, fig cookies and other treats. No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 6093871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com — Smoked brisket is served with smoked apple barbecue sauce, Alabama white barbecue sauce, smoked heirloom beans and vinegar slaw. Reservations accepted.

L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — A pair of roasted golden beet sliders is topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain bread. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Cafe Navarre — 800 Navarre Ave., (504) 483-8828; www.cafenavarre.com — Capricciosa pizza topped with pepperoni, prosciutto, tomatoes, mushrooms, artichoke, olives, oregano, garlic and basil. No reservations. B, L and D Mon-Fri, brunch Sat-Sun. $ Cupcake Fairies — 2511 Bayou Road, (504) 333-9356; www.cupcakefairies.com — The sweet shop serves lunch as well

as creative cupcakes, mini-pies, pastries, frappes, coffee and tea. B and L Tue-Sat. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Fullblast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch.com — Pan-seared crab cakes feature Gulf crabmeat and are served over angel hair pasta with citrus aioli and vegetables. No reservations. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizzas.com — The NOLA Green Roots pie features house-made sauce, mozzarella, black olives, mushrooms, onions, organic spinach, bell peppers, roasted red peppers, artichokes and roasted garlic. No reservations.

L, D, late daily. $ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.net — Assorted sushi dinners include tuna, salmon, yellowtail, eel, shrimp, a snow crab roll and more. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil.

No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 4724 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 569-0000; www.juansflyingburrito.com — Juan’s serves tacos, burritos, quesadillas, nachos, salads and more.

Roasted pork tacos are topped with spicy slaw. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Shaken pho features bone marrow broth, flat noodles and a choice of protein (filet mignon, short rib, brisket, seafood, chicken, tofu) stir-fried with onions, garlic and bone marrow oil. Reservations accepted.

L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark.

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Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola. com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken.

Green beans come with rice and gravy. No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ Wit’s Inn ­­— 141 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1600; www.witsinn.com — ­ The neighborhood bar and restaurant offers a menu of pizza, calzones, salads, sandwiches, chicken wings and bar noshing items.

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UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Stuffed quail is served with cornbread dressing, haricots verts, cherry tomatoes and rum-honey glaze. Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — The menu offers Creole favorites such as gumbo and crab cakes. Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com

— The bar offers wines by the glass and full restaurant menu including mussels steamed with Thai chili and lime leaf. No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Paneed veal bordelaise is served with linguine, jumbo lump crabmeat, artichoke, mushrooms and charred tomatoes. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ G’s Kitchen Spot — Balcony Bar, 3201 Magazine St., (504) 891-9226; www.gskitchenspot.com­ — Brick-oven Margherita pizza includes mozzarella, basil and housemade garlic-butter sauce. No reservations.

L Fri-Sun, D, late daily. $ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com ­— This casual eatery serves fried seafood platters, salads, sandwiches and Creole favorites such as red beans and rice. No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Juan’s Flying Burrito — 2018 Magazine St., (504) 486-9950; 5538 Magazine St., (504) 897-4800; www.juansflyingburrito.com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description.

Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook. com/lesbaguettenola — A lemon grass pork banh mi is topped with cucumber, pickled carrots, daikon radish, cilantro, jalapenos and Sriracha aioli. No reservations. B Sat-Sun, L and D daily. $ Martin Wine Cellar — 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine. com — See Metairie section for restaurant description.

Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Miyako offers a full range of Japanese cuisine, with specialties from the sushi or hibachi menus, chicken, beef or seafood teriyaki, and tempura. Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Nirvana Indian Cuisine — 4308 Magazine St., (504) 894-9797 — Serving mostly northern Indian cuisine, the restaurant’s menu ranges from chicken to vegetable dishes. Reservations accepted for five or more. L, D Tue-Sun. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria.com — The cafe offers 18 rotating flavors of smallbatch Italian-style gelatos and sorbettos.

No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Slice Pizzeria — 1513 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-7437; www.slicepizzeria.com — The Sportsman’s Paradise pie is topped with Gulf shrimp, andouille, corn, diced tomatoes and caramelized onions. Full bar. No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description.

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Cast-iron baked escargot are served with angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$

Juan’s Flying Burrito — 515 Baronne St., (504) 529-5825; www.juansflyingburrito.com — See Mid-City section for restaurant description.

Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s newest restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes.

Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Popular dishes include shrimp Mosca, chicken a la grande and baked oysters Mosca, made with breadcrumps and Italian seasonings. Reservations accepted.

D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www. specialtyitalianbistro.com — Chicken piccata is a paneed chicken breast topped with lemon-caper piccata sauce served with angel hair pasta, salad and garlic cheese bread. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/ tavolinolounge — Ping olives are fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with beef and pork or Gorgonzola cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily. $$

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The Starlight — Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache, 6; Joseph Berg and Miki P, 9; Asher Danziger, 10 Three Muses — Sarah Quintana, 5; Salvatore Geloso, 8

WEDNESDAY 10 BMC — The Tempted, 5; LC Smoove, 8 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, 3; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Harlem River Noise, 10 Bombay Club — Josh Paxton, 8 Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; The Nerve Beats, Casual Burn and Manateees, 10 The Cove at University of New Orleans — Sasha Masakowski, Jazz at the Sandbar Series, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Jordan Matthew Young, 6; Gypsy Stew, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Hanna Magnani Band, 9:30 House of Blues— Braun-Wood Duo (Foundation Room), 6; Cary Hudson (Restaurant & Bar), 6 The Jazz Playhouse — The Nayo Jones Experience, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Adina Maria, 7:30 Marigny Brasserie & Bar — Grayson Brockamp & the New Orleans Wildlife Band, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Vixens & Vinyl, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Greg Stafford & Topsy Chapman with Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example Jazz Club — Jesse McBride presents the Next Generation, 7 & 10

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PREVIEW Yob

BY WILL COVIELLO PRIOR TO ITS 2006 BREAKUP, Eugene, Oregon doom metal trio Yob delivered several thunderous albums courting the subjects of mortality and rebirth, including “The Unreal Never Lived” (2005) and “Catharsis” (2003). The band reformed in 2009, with drummer Travis Foster joining longtime guitarist and vocalist Mike Scheidt and bassist Aaron Rieseberg. After the release of “Clearing the Path to Ascend,” however, Scheidt was grounded by a protracted and life-threatening bout of diverticulitis. He recovered, and the band’s 2018 release “Our Raw Heart” is a slow-building, sometimes sludgy, growling treatise on mortality. In installments like the 15 minutes plus “Beauty in Falling Leaves,” Scheidt expores vulnerability and survival. Voivod and Amenra open at 8 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361; www.oneeyedjacks.net. Tickets $25.

Santos Bar — Shawn James and Fever Wheel, 8; Karaoke Shakedown with Alesondra, 10; Swamp Moves with The Russell Welch Quartet, 10:30 SideBar — Brian Prunka, James Singleton and more, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Delfeayo Marsalis Presents The Uptown Jazz Orchestra, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Davis Rogan, 5; Tuba

Skinny, 8; Nahum Zdybel’s Hot Jazz band, 11 Three Muses — Dom Pipkin, 5; Hot Club of New Orleans, 8

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FRIDAY 12 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Opera Night, 8 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Tempted, 6; Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces, 9; Big E Brass Band, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Jeremy Joyce Adventure, 11 a.m.; Kala Chandra, 2:15; Smoky Greenwell Blues Band, 5:30; Treehouse Brass Band, 8:45; ACE Brass Band, 12 Bombay Club — French Quarter Fest All Stars, 8:30

SATURDAY 13 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Eileen Lambertson, 8 BMC — Jazzmen, noon; Abe Thompson and Drs. of Funk, 3; Les Getrex & Creole Cookin’, 6; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 9; Sandra Love & the Reason, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth Swing, 11; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 2:15; Johnny Mastro Blues Band, 5:30; Crawdaddy T’s Cajun/Zydeco Review, 8:45; Soul Project, midnight Blue Nile — The Soul Rebels, 11 PAGE 40

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Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Warren Batiste, 6; Asylum Chorus, 9 Bullet’s Sports Bar — The Pinettes Brass Band, 9 Casa Borrega — Olivya Lee, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Sandra Love and the Reason, 8; The Rotten Cores, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & friends, 7; Cicada, Epic Reflexes, Enviromantix and Student Driver, 9 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Metanoia, 6; Spogga Hash, 9; Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 12 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 House of Blues — Jamey St. Pierre (Restaurant & Bar), noon; Buku Broux, 1:30; Nebula Rosa, 3; Josh Benitez Band, 5; Kumasi, 7; Pucusana (Foundation Room), 7; Tobe Nwigwe (The Parish), 8; DJ Khromethesia, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Mario Abney, 2; Ashlin Parker Trio, 5; Luther Kent, 5; Burlesque Ballroom featuring Trixie Minx and vocals by Romy Kaye, 11 Little Gem Saloon — James Rivers Movement, 7:30 Mandeville Trailhead — Chubby Carrier, 6:30 Oak — Jordan Anderson Band, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Marshland, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — New Orleans Suspects, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lucien Barbarin and Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock n’ Bowl — D Play Band, 9:30 Santos Bar — Trail to the Woods — Battle for Blackwoods at Mulberry Mountain, 10 SideBar — Nekisopaya featuring Chris Alford, Hagen Curl and Clay Coward, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band, 8 & 10 Southport Hall — Gradu, 9 The Starlight — Shaye Cohn and Coleman Akin, 5; Ingrid Lucia Trio, 8; Michael Watson and the Alchemy, 10 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat, 9 Twist of Lime — Cain,Twelve Years Driven and First Fracture, 9

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Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson, noon; Jan Marie & the Mean Reds, 3; Marty Peters and the Party Meters, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 Banks Street Bar — Big Eyes, 8 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski Trio featuring Tim Laughlin, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton, 5; Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 8 Bullet’s Sports Bar — Kermit Ruffins, 6 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Desdimona, 8; Shawn Williams, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6 Circle Bar — Dark Lounge with Rik Slave, 7 Covington Trailhead — Jeff Cryer’s Travelin’ Fun Show at Rockin’ the Rails, 5 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Americana Jam Night with The Brothers Keegan, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Wendell Brunious Quartet with Tom Hook, 9:30 House of Blues — Aaron Benjamin Trio (Foundation Room), 7; Jake Landry (Restaurant & Bar), 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 Le Bon Temps Roule — The Soul Rebels, 11 Little Gem Saloon — Carlo Ditta Band, 7:30 Ogden Museum of Southern Art — Seva Venet Bicentennial Celebration of the Banjo in New Orleans, 6 Old Point Bar — Gypsy Stew, 8 One Eyed Jacks — YOB with Voivod and Amenra, 8; Fast Times, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran’s New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, 7 Pavilion of the Two Sisters — Armand St. Martin for Thursdays at Twilight, 6 Rock n’ Bowl — Rusty Metoyer & Zydeco, 8 Santos Bar — Gal Holiday, 6 Saturn Bar — Alex McMurray and His Band, 8 SideBar — Charles Lumar, Anthony Cuccia & Doug Garrison, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Roger Lewis and Baritone Bliss, 8 & 10 The Starlight — John Zarsky Trio, 5; Tiffany Pollock and John Fohl, 8; Alicia “Blue Eyes” Rene tribute to Nina Simone and Billie Holiday, 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5’ Arsene DeLay, 8

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Bombay Club — On The Levee Jazz Band, 8:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Warren Battiste, 11 a.m.; Hot Stuff with Becky Allen, Harry Mayronne and Chris Wecklien, 3; Freddie Blue and the Friendship Circle Band, 6; Zoukeys with Beth Patterson and Josh Paxton, 9 Casa Borrega — Olivya Lee, 7 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Angelica Matthews, 4; Alabama Slim Blues Revue, 8; J Monque Blues Band, 11 Circle Bar — Dick Deluxe, 5 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Gypsy Stew, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — The Carl LeBlanc Trio, 10 Gasa Gasa — Bayonne, Palm Daze, 10 House of Blues — Frankie Boots (Restaurant & Bar) , noon; Scorpedos, 1:45; Biglemoi, 3:30; Blonde Roses, 5:30; Them Ol’ Ghosts, 5:30; Burris (The Foundation Room), 7; DMX 20 Year Anniversary, 8; Psychmagik and Dirty Dave (The Parish), 9 The Jazz Playhouse — NOLA French Connection Brass Band, 2; James Martin, 5; Chucky C & Clearly Blue, 8 Joy Theater — San Holo, 9 Little Gem Saloon — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 7 & 9 Mandeville Trailhead — Patrick Cooper, 10:30 Oak — John Daigle, 9 Old Point Bar — Miss Martha & the

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Goodtime-Gang, 9:30 PJ’S Coffee — Sassyfras, 7:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Will Smith and Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example Jazz Club — Bill Summers Sextet, 9 & 11 Rock n’ Bowl — Peabody, 9 Santos Bar — Julie Odell and Maggie Belle Band, 9; Bass Church electronic dance party, 11:59 SideBar — Dayna Kurtz and Robert Mache, 7; Helen Gillet and Wazozo, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Jacqui Naylor Quartet, 8 & 10 The Starlight — John Householder, 2; Peter Nu, 5; Shawan Rice, 7; Glen David Andrews, 10 Terra Bella — Four Unplugged, 5:30 Three Muses — Chris Christy, 5; Debbie Davis, 6; Shotgun Jazz, 9

SUNDAY 14 BMC — Two Wheel Drive, noon; Retrospex, 3; Jazmarae, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Eh Las Bas Jazz Ensemble, 11; NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 2; Carl LeBlanc Jazz, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 Bombay Club — Kris Tokarski Trio featuring Clint Baker, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Marla Dixon, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Circle Bar — Dick Deluxe, 5; Micah McKee, Friends and Blind Texas Marlin, 7

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MONDAY 15 BMC — Zoe K, 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim Blues, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & The Swinging Gypsies Jazz, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues 4 Sale, 10 Bombay Club — David Boeddinghaus, 8 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay, 5; Antoine Diel, 8; Gene Black and friends’ BAM JAM, 9:30 Checkpoint Charlie’s — Decatur Street Allstars, 7 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7; Gene Black & friends’ Bam Jam, 9:30 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander and the Monday Night Blues Jam Session, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 House of Blues— Sean Riley, 6 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French and The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Little Gem Saloon — Evan Christopher’s Clarinet Road, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock n’ Bowl — Nola Swing with DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — Instant Opus Series, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Keith Burnstein, 5; Lulu and the Broadsides featuring James Singleton and Dayna Kurtz, 9 Three Muses — Bar Ramsey, 5; Gal Holiday, 8 Twist of Lime — The Convalescence, Sea of Treachery, Insvrgence, Event Horizon and Raccoon City Massacre, 9

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS A Music Prelude to Easter. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley — Variations on the Blues, from Baroque to Blue Monday is the focus of the Lenten concert series, with the Joe Simon Band presenting a program of tradition jazz and blues.

6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s Organ & Labyrinth performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock, played by candlelight. www.albinas.org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7”. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way — Markus Huber conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and guest cellist Julian Steckel in a program including works by Schickele, Prokofiev and Beethoven. Also Saturday, and there’s a Friday performance at First Baptist Church, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington. www.lpomusic.com. Tickets $20-$140. 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Big Easy Blues Festival. Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave — Performers include Ronnie Bell, Tucka, Pokey Bear, Tyree Neal, Lenny Williams and LeBrado. www.arena.uno.edu. Tickets $52-$59. 8 p.m. Friday.

LPO Salon. Brady Island Lane, Mandeville, Brady Island Lane, Mandeville — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteers fundraiser features Jeanne Jaubert on cello and Liliia Oliinky on piano, with wine and light refreshments at a private home. www.lpovolunteers.org. Tickets $35.

3 p.m. Sunday.

Lenten Jazz Vespers. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — Delfeayo Marsalis performs for this final session of the Lenten series of vesper services. www.trinityartistseries.com.

8 p.m. Sunday.

Music Under the Oaks. Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St. — The outdoor concert by the New Orleans Concert Band celebrates the Audubon Park Conservancy. Food and drink are available to purchase. www.audubonnatureinstitute.org.

Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Music at Midday. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St. — Newcomb Department of Music presents Christopher Goodpasture. Free admission. Noon Wednesday.

Pink Martini. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way — Featuring a dozen musicians with songs in over 25 languages, Pink Martini performs its multilingual repertoire on concert stages and with symphony orchestras throughout the world. Tickets $38-$89. 7 p.m. Monday.

Raphael Bas. New Orleans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Ave. — The guitarist and singer from France perform as part of Evenings With Enrique. www. garden.neworleanscitypark.com 5 p.m. Wednesday.

“Stabat Mater”. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — Opus Opera presents Pergolesi’s baroque work with ballet in an original take on the 1736 piece. Krewe de Voix and a baroque ensemble also perform. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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SPORTS ................................ 44 BOOKS .................................. 44 FILM

New Orleans Collection’s Bill russell lecture focuses on versatile jazz musician “Fess” Manetta (1889–1969), who played piano, violin, brass and reed instruments.

The New Orleans ragtime Orchestra performs. $15-$20. 6 p.m.

A Taste of Covington. Downtown Covington — Five days of food, wine and music are on tap for this St. Tammany parish event, with vintner dinners, a grand tasting, wine and coffee tastings and a Champagne jazz brunch. Tickets and locations vary, through April 14. www. atasteofcovington.com.

YLC Wednesday at the Square. Lafayette Square, South Maestri Place — The weekly concert series features Eric lindell with Deltaphonic, food, drinks and more. Free admission. 5 p.m.

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“The Fests Before the Fest — A Lecture on Festivals That Pre-date Jazz Fest.”

New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. — Musician and guide Dave Thomas outlines events prior to and those that inspired the first Jazz Fest in Armstrong park in 1970. www.friendsofthecabildo.org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Thursday.

French Quarter Festival. Various locations throughout the French Quarter — The free festival includes four days of music on 20 stages throughout the Vieux Carre, food and special events ranging from an opening second line parade, dance lessons, lectures, children’s STEM activities. Through Sunday. www.frenchquarterfest.org.

“From Sicily to Louisiana.” St. Tammany Parish Library, Madisonville branch, 1123 Main St., Madisonville — Journalist and culinary arts instructor Sandra Scalise Juneau disccuses Sicilian contributions to louisiana culture. www.sttammanylibrary. org. 1 p.m.

Heart of the Park Hat Luncheon. Arbor Room at Popp Fountain, 12 Diagonal Drive, City Park — The fundraiser benefits programs for the management and protection of City park’s live oak trees and community projects of The New Orleans Town Gardeners, including Grow Dat Youth Farm and the Edible Schoolyard. www. friendsofcitypark.com. $250. Noon.

Wonderful Woodpeckers. Southeast Louisiana Refuge’s Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 61389 Highway 434, Lacombe — A guided bird walk for all ages covers the endangered red-cockaded Woodpecker and includes viewing an active nesting cluster. Meet at the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife refuge’s Boy Scout road Boardwalk. loaner binoculars available on a first come, first served basis. 10 a.m.

ON STAGE ........................... 47 COMEDY............................... 48 ART Happenings ..................... 49 Openings ................................ 49 Museums ................................ 49

TUESDAY 9 Best Chefs of Louisiana. University of New Orleans, Sen. Ted Hickey Ballroom, University Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive — The American Culinary Foundation of New Orleans fundraiser features chefs from throughout the region and honors their contributions to the local culinary scene, with sampling of their signature dishes, live entertainment, live and silent auctions and beverages. www.acfno.org. $100. 6 p.m.

Pre-Screening Reception for “Les Miserables.” WYES Innovation Center for Educational Media, 916 Navarre Ave. — Viewing of the first episode of a new adaptation of Victor Hugo’s monumental tale of love, life and death, with libations and hors d’oeuvres. www.wyes.org. $25. 6 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 10 Bayou St. John Walking Tour. The Pitot House, 1440 Moss St. — The walking tour encompasses pitot House, the Bayou St. John neighborhood known as Faubourg pontchartrain and a brief stop at St. louis Cemetery No. 3 on Esplanade Avenue, led by docent Jamie Barker. www.louisianalandmarks.org. $30. 1 p.m.

“A Tribute to Manuel Manetta.” Williams Research Center, The Historic New Orleans Collection, 410 Chartres St. — The Historic

FRIDAY 12 Bayou Gardens. Southeast Louisiana Refuge’s Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife

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PREVIEW Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival

BY WIll COVIEllO THE TOWN OF PONCHATOULA celebrates its local crop at its annual Strawberry Festival April 12-14. There is a parade, strawberry pageant royalty, amusement rides, a strawberry eating contest, a fun run and two music stages in Memorial park. The music lineup includes Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Bag of Donuts, The Wiseguys, Category 6 and others. Noon-10:15 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Memorial Park, N. Sixth Street, Ponchatoula, (800) 917-7045; www.lastrawberryfestival.com.

Refuge Headquarters, 61389 Highway 434, Lacombe — A guided stroll of the historic “Bayou Gardens,” headquarters of the refuge’s complex, includes information about the cultural and natural history of the Bayou lacombe area. www.fws.gov/ refuge/big_branch_marsh. 10 a.m.

Grand Isle Blessing of the Fleet Festival. Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo Pavilion, 158 Sandollar Court, Grand Isle — The three-day festival of rides, carnival games, music, food and arts and crafts surrounds the blessing of the fishing fleet at 10 a.m. Sunday. 4 p.m.

WYES Passport to the World. Merrick Residence, 1530 Calhoun St. — Guests at the fundraiser experience travel across the globe from the English countryside to the Egyptian pyramids. Guests can dress in attire that reflects their favorite travel destination. There’s live music. www.wyes. org. $100. 6 p.m.

SATURDAY 13 Craft Fair and Family Day. St. Charles United Methodist Church, 1905 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan — The spring craft fair benefits Need to Feed with concessions, children’s activities, a family run and food donations requested. www.facebook. com/Matthew2535Foodpantry. 9 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt and Family Festival.

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle — There’ll be egg hunts, a petting zoo, face painting, inflatables, crafts and other activities.

Children 2 and under free. www.noma.org. $10-$18. 10 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt. The Riverview at Audubon Park (The Fly), 6500 Magazine St. — Sponsored by Orleans parish Sheriff Marlin

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Free admission. 10 a.m.

Easter at the Market. Mandeville Trailhead, 675 Lafitte St., Mandeville — Games, prizes, a pop-up library, music, face painting, crafts and the Easter Bunny will be on hand for pictures at the market. www. mandevilletrailheadmarket.com. 10 a.m.

Easter Egg Hunt. Woodmere Playground, 4100 Glenmere Drive, Harvey — Jefferson Councilman Mark Spears sponsors a hunt for kids ages 2-10, with food and refreshments available. www.visitjeffersonparish. com. Free admission. 11 a.m.

Egg Scramble. City Park, 1 Palm Drive — Children can search for more than candy-filled Easter eggs in Storyland and the Carousel Gardens Amusement park.

There’s also a DJ, face painting, balloon artists and pictures with a bunny. Also Sunday. $10. 9 a.m.

Kids in the Kitchen. Southern Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — personal pan pizzas are on the menu, with the students making dough and sauce before building custom pies. Ages 7-11. www.natfab.org. $15-$20.

10 a.m. Saturday.

Mystery Readers and Writers Literary Festival. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — Four local authors or criminal activity experts make presentations at the festival for mystery writers and readers. www.jplibrary.net.

Free admission. 9 a.m. Saturday.

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Earth Day. Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie — The family-friendly festival has music, food, crafts and interactive displays, plus a blood drive for injured firefighter Dan Ziegler and a food drive for Second Harvest Food Bank. Those who bring an old T-shirt can learn to make it into a shopping bag. 11 a.m.

Master of the Craft — Fromage de Cochon (hog headcheese). Southern Food & Beverage Foundation, 1504 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — Taught by Daniel robert, curator of Meat Science programs at the museum, the class shows the steps involved in producing New Orleans- and Creole/Cajun-style hog headcheeses. www.natfab.org. $50-$55. 1 p.m.

Palm Sunday Rabies Drive. New Orleans Fire Stations throughout the metro area — Nine firehouses throughout the New Orleans area will offer rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats administered by the Southeast louisiana Veterinary Association. www.la-spca.org. $15. 1 p.m.

St. Anthony Neighborhood Resilience Project. Audubon Zoo, Dominion Auditorium, 6500 Magazine St. — The Sierra Club New Orleans Group presents engineer Jenny Snape, who will discuss the project to establish new standards for streets and parks to incorporate stormwater management in the Gentilly resilience District.

Contact (414) 248-2554. 6:30 p.m.

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Pelicans Basketball. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Girod St. — The pelicans take on the Golden State Warriors from San

Francisco. www.smoothiekingcenter.com. $6-$81. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Run to Remember. Terra Bella, 100 Terra Bella Blvd., Covington — The annual 5K run, which benefits Wounded War Heroes, winds through the village and nature preserve. www.runsignup.com. $10-$30.

5 p.m. Saturday.

BOOKS Amor Towles. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave. — The author reads and signs the paperback edition “A Gentleman in Moscow.” Octavia Books will sell copies. www.octaviabooks.com.

7 p.m. Tuesday.

Carol Pulitzer. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — The author discusses her books “little Theater” and “Most likely to Succeed.” www.jplibrary.net. Free admission. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

David Sedaris. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way — The author reads from his new works, including “Calypso,” and will sign books following the presentation. Octavia Books will sell copies. $35-60. 8 p.m. Friday.

Dr. Neil Baum. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author discusses and signs his book “How’s It Hanging: Expert Answers to Questions Men Don’t Always Ask.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Eric Braeden. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie — The Emmy Award-winning star of “The Young and the restless” soap opera signs and shares his memoir, “I’ll Be Damned: How My Young and restless life led Me to America’s #1 Daytime Drama.” www. barnesandnoble.com. 1 p.m. Saturday.

Jamie Bernstein. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave. — The author, whose father is composer and conductor leonard Bernstein, presents and signs her book “Famous Father Girl: A Memoir of Growing Up Bernstein.” Octavia Books will sell copies. www.octaviabooks.com.

7 p.m. Wednesday.

Kit Wohl. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., Algiers — The author discusses her book, “New Orleans Icons: Iron lace.” www.nolalibrary.org. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Lee Ledbetter. Callan Contemporary, 518 Julia St. — The author signs and debuts his new book “The Art of place: lee ledbetter Architecture and Interiors.” www. callancontemporary.com. 6 p.m. Saturday.

Lynne Olson. National World War II Museum, Louisiana Memorial Pavilion, 945 Magazine St. — The author presents her book “Madame Fourcade’s Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who led France’s largest Spy Network Against Hitler.” www.nationalww2museum.org.

5 p.m. Wednesday.

E.E. Charlton-Trujillo. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author discusses and signs her book, “Fat Angie: rebel Girl revolution.” www.gardendistrictbookshop.com.

6 p.m. Thursday.

FILM Some national chains do not announce their opening weekend lineups in time for Gambit’s print deadline. This is a partial list of films running in the New Orleans area this weekend.

GOING OUT “After” (PG-13) — A young woman falls for a guy with a dark secret in this romantic drama based on Anna Todd’s novel.

The Grand 16 Slidell.

“Hellboy” (R) — Based on the popular Mike Mignola comic books, David Harbour stars as the supernatural superhero who is caught between two worlds. Neil Marshall (“The Descent”) directs. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Little” (PG-13) — When adulthood gets too stressful, a woman is transformed into her younger self in this comedy starring Marsai Martin, regina Hall and Issa rae.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Mary Magdalene” (R) — rooney Mara and Joaquin phoenix star in this dramatic retelling of the biblical character’s life.

Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Missing Link” (PG) — A stop-motion animated movie from the creators of “Kubo and the Two Strings,” this movie revolves around an investigator of myths and monsters who seeks a living remnant of man’s primitive ancestry. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “New York International Children’s Film Festival Tour — Viva Kid Flicks” — A program of Spanish-language animated, documentary and live-action films screening as part of a new International Children’s Films series. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Tomorrow Never Knows” — Adam Sekuler directs this documentary about the life and death of Shar Jones, a transgender person who lived with early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

NOW SHOWING “The Aftermath” (R) — Tensions arise when a British couple is assigned to live in a house with a German during post-World War II reconstruction. The romantic war drama stars Keira Knightley, Jason Clarke and Alexander Skarsgard. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Alita” — Battle Angel” (PG-13) — A young woman tries to discover her true identity in this action-adventure from director robert rodriguez and writer James Cameron. Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“The Beach Bum” (R) — Matthew McConaughey stars as a rebellious stoner named Moondog in this comedy from writer-director Harmony Korine. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16.

“The Best of Enemies” (PG-13) — Civil rights activist Ann Atwater (Taraji p.

Henson) faces former KKK leader C.p. Ellis (Sam rockwell) in this biographical drama about desegregation of public schools.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14,

Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Captain Marvel” (PG-13) — Brie larson stars as Carol Danvers, a soldier who becomes a superhero, in this Marvel comic -book adaptation. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Cuba” — Journey to the Heart of the Caribbean” — The film takes an intimate look at Cuban culture, architecture and ecosystems through the eyes of its artists, historians and scientists. Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

“Dumbo” (PG) — Tim Burton directs Colin Farrell and Michael Keaton in a live-action adaptation of the Disney cartoon about a young elephant with oversized ears. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Five Feet Apart” (PG-13) — A pair of teens with life-threatening illnesses fall in love in this romantic drama starring Haley lu richardson and Cole Sprouse. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Gloria Bell” (R) — Julianne Moore plays a free-spirited woman who tries to find love at los Angeles dance clubs. John Turturro, Sean Astin and Michael Cera co-star.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Hotel Mumbai” (R) — Dev patel and Armie Hammer star in this historical drama surrounding the events of the Taj Hotel terrorist attack in Mumbai. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“How to Train Your Dragon — The Hidden World” (PG) — The third entry in the animated series focuses on a warrior searching for a dragon utopia. Jay Baruchel, Cate Blanchett and Gerard Butler voice characters. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Hurricane on the Bayou” — Meryl Streep narrates the documentary about areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

“A Madea Family Funeral” (PG-13) — Tyler perry writes, directs and acts in this latest comedy story about grandmother Madea and her family traveling to a reunion that becomes a nightmare. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Maze” — Irish republican Army (IrA) members staged one of the most infamous prison breakouts in Europe, which is fictionalized in this 2017 crime drama.

Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“The Mustang” (R) — A violent convict is assigned to train and tame a wild mustang in a prison rehabilitation program. Matthais Schoenaerts and Bruce Dern star.

Broad Theater.

“New York International Children’s Film Festival Tour” — Kid Flicks Two” — A trio of award-winning children’s films are shown as part of a new children’s film series. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Oceans” — Our Blue Planet 3D” — This BBC Earth film transports audiences to the depths of the globe’s waters. Entergy Giant Screen Theater.

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“Pet Sematary” (R) — Jason Clarke and John lithgow star in this latest adaptation of Stephen King’s book about a man who brings the dead back to the life. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Public” (PG-13) — As a Cincinnati public library becomes a shelter for the homeless during an unusually cold period, police and media have their own speculations. Emilio Estevez writes, directs and stars. Jena Malone, Gabrielle Union and Jeffrey Wright co-star. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Shazam!” (PG-13) — A kid becomes an adult superhero with the shout of “Shazam!” in this latest DC comic book adaptation. Zachary levi (TV’s “Chuck”) stars.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Styx” — An emergency room doctor comes to the aid of a group of refugees shipwrecked on the high seas in this 2018 German drama. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“They Shall Not Grow Old” (R) — peter Jackson directs this documentary that features never-before-seen footage commemorating the centennial of the end of World War I. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Unplanned” (R) — This faith-based drama from Christian film studio, pure Flix, is about a woman who formerly worked at a planned parenthood center. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Us” (R) — A family’s vacation turns chaotic when a group of doppelgangers terrorizes them. From writer-director

Jordan peele (“Get Out”), starring lupita Nyong’o, Duke Wilson and Elisabeth Moss.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Prytania Theatre, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Wonder Park” (PG) — An amusement park comes alive for a creative visitor named June in this animated adventure featuring the voices of Jennifer Garner, Mila Kunis and Kenan Thompson. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS “Being John Malkovich” (R) — John Cusack stars as a puppeteer who discovers a portal into the mind of actor John Malkovich. Spike Jonze directs from a script by Charlie Kaufman (“Adaptation”).

To be screened during the 7 p.m. rounds Monday at Broad Theater as part of John Cusack Month.

“Ben-Hur (1959)” (G) — A Jewish prince that has been betrayed by a roman friend regains his freedom in this historical drama. Charlton Heston stars. At 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16; 1 p.m. Sunday at Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“The Blues Brothers” (R) — John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd star as brothers who are on a mission from God to put together a righteous band and save their childhood home. At 12:15 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. Wednesday at The Grand 16 Slidell.

“Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992)” (PG13) — Kristy Swanson stars as a teenage girl who battles vampires in this fantasy comedy from writer Joss Whedon. At 7 p.m.

Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“The Godfather” (R) — Al pacino and Marlon Brando star in Francis Ford Cop-

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ON STAGE “Azul.” Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road — Southern rep presents former New Orleanian Christina Quintana’s drama. Tickets $25-$40. 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday

“Bad Girls of Burlesque.” House of Blues (The Parish), 225 Decatur St. — Burlesque performers stage a variety show.

8 p.m. Saturday “Burlesque Bingo.” The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — lefty lucy performs an improvised striptease to a song selected by the bingo-playing crowd, removing one item per round.

6 p.m. Monday “Double Dare Live.” Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St. — Nickelodeon’s television show comes to the stage with Marc Summers and robin russo, and there are chances to participate. www.saengernola.com.

Tickets $49.50-$169.50. 7 p.m. Tuesday “Mamma Mia.” Cutting Edge Theater, 747 Robert Blvd., Slidell — ABBA’s hits form the backdrop for the tale of a young woman’s search for her birth father before her wedding, set at her mother’s hotel on a Greek island. www.cuttingedgetheater. com. Tickets $30-$38. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday “Nunsense.” River Region Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 15146 River Road, Norco — The river region Drama Guild stages the musical about a group of nuns who mount a variety show to raise funds to bury several of their sisters in a most hilarious fashion. www.brownpapertickets.com. Tickets $20-$25. 7:30 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday “Pitch Dark.”Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St. — The program is an immersive storytelling experience in the dark

by Kelly love Jones in collaboration with Airlift, plus dinner. Tickets $48-$58.

7 p.m. Thursday “Poor Players — A Theatre Club Showcase and Fundraiser.” Delgado Community College, Tim Baker Theater,, 615 City Park Ave. — Food, beverages, a silent auction and theatrical performances are included in the fundraiser, which will generate funds to send Delgado students to the Kennedy Center/American College Theater Festival. www.dcc.edu. Tickets $5. 5 p.m. Friday “Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella.” Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St. — Ella leaves her cinders to head to the ball in a coach with white horses, a dazzling gown and glass slippers, courtesy of a magical fairy godmother. Tickets $55-$95. 8 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.

“South Pacific.” Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie — JpAS presents the rogers and Hammerstein classic set against the backdrop of World War II that looks at romance, duty and prejudice, with memorable songs like “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Bali Hai” and “I’m Gonna Wash That Man right Outa My Hair.” Tickets $20-$60. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Spotlight New Orleans with John Calhoun.” Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — The variety show features pandora Gastelum with the New Orleans Giant puppet Festival; Albert Woodfox, activist and author of “Solitary”; comedian Corey Mack; musical guest leyla McCalla; the house band Steve Walkup and the Night people and The Beasts of Comedy perform skits to advertise the sponsors. www.cafeinstanbul.com. Tickets $10. 8 p.m. Wednesday.

“Suddenly Last Summer.” Loyola University New Orleans, Lower Depths Theater, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans stages

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pola’s 1972 crime saga about the Corleone crime family. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre.

“The Goonies” (PG) — A group of kids seeks a pirate treasure in this 1985 adventure starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin and Corey Feldman. At 2 p.m. Saturday and 7 p.m. Monday at Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade & GPX. “The Grinch” (PG) — Benedict Cumberbatch provides the voice of the mean, green Grinch, a grump who hates Christmas. At 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Howl’s Moving Castle” (PG) — After being cursed with the body of an old witch, a young woman asks an insecure young wizard for help. From director Hayao Miyazaki. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Jour De Fete” — Jacques Tati directs this 1949 comedy about a postman who is thrown for a loop when a traveling fair visits his village. At 10 a.m. Saturday at Prytania Theatre.

“Le Brio” — A professor known for his outbursts is forced to mentor the student he lashed out against in this 2017 comedy-drama starring Daniel Auteuil. At 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Prytania Theatre.

“The Man Who Killed Don Quixote” — Adam Driver stars as a cynical filmmaker who follows a delusional man who believes he is Don Quixote. An oft-delayed passion project from writer/director Terry Gilliam. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Noah (2019)” (G) — The live production based on the biblical story comes to theaters for limited screenings. At 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, and 6:30 p.m. Thursday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Cinebarre Canal Place 9, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“The Simpsons Movie” (PG-13) — A fulllength episode of the popular cartoon, the movie focuses on Homer Simpson accidentally polluting Springfield’s water supply. At noon Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Superman” (PG) — Christopher reeve stars as the alien orphan who becomes Earth’s greatest superhero. richard Donner directs this 1978 action-adventure. At 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre.

“What You Gonna Do When the World’s on Fire” — robert Minervini directs this documentary about a string of killings of young black men during summer 2017. presented as part of the New Orleans Film Society’s ongoing “Seeing Music: Film & Conversation Series.” At 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday at the Freda Lupin Memorial Hall at the NOCCA Institute, 2800 Chartres St., New Orleans. Reception at 7 p.m. Followed by a conversation with actress Judy Hill at 8:50 p.m. Free for society members and NOCCA students, $10 general admission. neworleansfilmsociety.org.

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“The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical.” Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St. — The Greek gods are real, and they’re ruining percy Jackson’s life. In this live stage production, the son of poseidon has newly discovered powers he can’t control, monsters on his trail, and he is on an epic quest to find Zeus’s lightning bolt and prevent a war between the gods. www.mahaliajacksontheater.com. Tickets $35-$85. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

“Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom.” The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta, 300 Bourbon St. — A modern twist on a classic burlesque show, the performance includes a live band and an immersive speakeasy environment with Trixie Minx co-starring with a rotating cast of special guests and the vocals of romy Kaye and the Mercy Buckets. www.sonesta.com/jazzplayhouse. Tickets $20. 11 p.m. Friday.

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“Where We’ve Been Before.” Art Klub, 1941 Arts St. — EllEvate Dance Company presents its second performance series, featuring Daniel MasterpIECE Jones. www. artklub.org. Tickets $15. 8 p.m. Friday.

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Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St. — laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an open-mic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday.

Brown Improv. Waloo’s, 1300 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie — New Orleans’ longest-running comedy group performs.

8 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf (Den), 901 S. Peters St. — Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show.

8:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy Catastrophe. Lost Love Lounge, 2529 Dauphine St. — Cassidy Henehan hosts a stand-up show. 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Comedy F—k Yeah. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave. — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday.

Comedy Gold. House of Blues (Big Mama’s Lounge), 229 Decatur St. — leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and traveling comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday.

Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Frederick red Bean plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Comic Strip. Siberia Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave. — Chris lane hosts the standup comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Monday.

Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den (upstairs), 435 Esplanade Ave. — Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursday.

IN LATE 1960S NEW YORK, some cutting-edge young artists made waves by using industrial and ephemeral materials in surprising ways. They were called “post-minimalists,” and artists from louisiana were prominent among them. In 1977, the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) staged an iconic exhibition, “Five from louisiana,” featuring work by lynda Benglis, Tina Girouard, richard landry, robert rauschenberg and Keith Sonnier. While Benglis and rauschenberg became American art titans, Sonnier was acclaimed in Europe for his architectural neon installations. This “Until Today” expo features a range of the Grand Mamou, louisiana, native’s neon sculpture and experimental media, including performance art and video. Building on the 2018 iteration of “Until Today” at the parrish Art Museum in New York with work from NOMA’s collection, this show is the largest museum survey to-date of Sonnier’s work.

His entry hall installation “passage Azur” is somehow simultaneously minimal and festive. Inspired by India’s carnivalesque Holi spring festival, its long, spindly tubes of colorful neon recall gestural afterimages left by sparklers waved in the night. More minimal, yet mystically buoyant, is his 1969 “Ba-O-Ba” installation (pictured) of large gray glass panels trimmed with richly muted neon amid ambient reflections. Named after the Haitian term for “the effect of moonlight on the skin,” “Ba-O-Ba” harks to Sonnier’s childhood memories of foggy nights in Mamou, where the glistening mists were made luminous by moonlight and neon from the dance halls on the highway.

This state’s odd mix of lush nature interspersed with intense industrial and commercial intrusions is suggested in his 1994 “Catahoula,” a kind of steel and neon teepee that a tribe of postindustrial aborigines might have constructed, or his 1992 “Syzygy Transmitter,” an industrial antenna transformed by neon into a glowing otherworldly artifact. His playful 1968 “Neon Wrapping Incandescent II” suggests a pair of googly eyes peering out from a wall-size plate of glowing multicolored spaghetti, but his more minimal 2015 “rectangle Diptych” utilizes architectural glass with lightninglike neon traceries. Here again, nature and culture collide, and it seems like a party.

Through June 2. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 6584100; www.noma.org.

David Sedaris. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way — The best-selling author and National public radio contributor discusses his work, including his newest work “Calypso.” Tickets $35-$60. 8 p.m. Friday.

Greetings, From Queer Mountain. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — The storytelling show features lGBT speakers. Tickets $8. 7:30 p.m.

Friday. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Haeg and Butts Presents. Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St. — The weekly standup, improv and sketch show features local performers. www.parleauxbeerlab.com.

8 p.m. Sunday.

Jeff D Comedy Cabaret. Oz, 800 Bourbon St. — This weekly showcase features comedy and drag with Geneva Joy, Carl Cahlua and guests. 10 p.m. Thursday.

Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday.

NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Duncan pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Night Church. Sidney’s Saloon, 1200 St.

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ART OPENINGS Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave. — Curated by Abdi Farah, laura Gipson and Natalie Mclaurin, the “Cinch” exhibit features artists who have connections to fiber, through May 5; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

Barrister’s Gallery, 2331 St. Claude Ave. — “Verivocovisual — A Visual and Multimedia poetry Show” exhibition is curated by Joseph Makkos and Joseph Bienvenu and is held in conjunction with the New Orleans poetry Festival, through May 1; opening 6 p.m. Saturday.

Jazz & Heritage Gallery, 1205 N. Rampart St. — The “Outside the Tent” exhibit features works from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’s crafts, arts and folklife participants, through May 3; opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday.

M.S. Rau Antiques, 630 Royal St. — “From Sea to Shining Sea: 200 Years of American Art” is an exhibit of American painters through WWI, through June 8; opening 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Mimi’s in the Marigny, 2601 Royal St. — “Captured Moments” is an exhibit of photography printed on metal by Heather Weathers, through April 30; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

New Orleans Art Center, 3330 St. Claude Ave. — The “Africa in Africa” exhibit features paintings by Gustavo Duque, masks from the collection of Dr. William Bertran, an installation by Matilde Alberny and photography by Fred Husseri, through May 6; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, 514 Chartres St. — “Source & Specimen,” an exhibition by Taryn Moller Nicoll, features surgical illustrations merged with brushstrokes and collage, through July 11; opening reception 6 p.m. Thursday.

Second Story Gallery, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — “Meditations in Steel,” a solo exhibition by Gina laguna, and “Cosmic ‘G’,” multimedia works by Cynthia ramirez, are on view through May 4; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

Staple Goods Gallery, 1340 St. Roch Ave. — “You’re Talking Too loud” by Kristina E. Knipe and William Savinar is an immersive event with multiple channel videos, through May 5; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

St. Tammany Art Association, 320 N. Columbia St., Covington — “pushing Boudaries” is an exhibit of sculptural

works by artists Babette Beaullieu, Maggie McConnell and luba Zygarewicz, through May 25; opening reception 6 p.m. Saturday.

HAPPENINGS “How To Do It All” Closing Reception. Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave. — The final showing of essays, charts, comics, watercolors and graphics by Chicago artist Sophie lucido Johnson explores the endlessness of the American obsession with deficit. Through April 28. www.antenna.works 6 p.m. Saturday.

Open House and Glass Demonstration.

YAYA Arts Center, 3322 LaSalle St. — Mark Morris is the featured artist at the event, which features a Goblet Grab and tour of the facilities. www.yayainc.org. Free admission. 6 p.m. Friday.

St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District, St. Claude Avenue — The St. Claude Art District’s Second Saturday features gallery openings around St. Claude Avenue. 6 p.m. Saturday.

MUSEUMS Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, 1 Canal St. — “Washed Ashore — Art to Save the Sea” features works by Angela pozzi crafted from plastic trash collected from pacific Coast beaches, through April. Visit www.auduboninstitute.org for details.

Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, 701 Chartres St. — “The Baroness de pontalba and the rise of Jackson Square” is an exhibition about Don Andres Almonester and his daughter, Baroness Micaela pontalba, through October.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — “It’s Carnival Time in louisiana” features Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items; “living With Hurricanes — Katrina and Beyond” has interactive displays and artifacts, ongoing.

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The Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — We Are Young Funny comedians presents the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard. 8 p.m. Tuesday.

TNM Mainstage. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — Improv comedy groups perform. 8 p.m. Saturday.

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