NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Watch every Thursday morning as WhereYat.com and Where Y’at Magazine bring the top picks of great things to do in the beautiful city of New Orleans.
This weekend features great fun for the entire family, with intergalactic Carnival parades, beautiful ballet from Spain, and even gripping murder mystery theater. Here are Where Y’at’s picks!:
Some of this weekend’s events include:
- First, tomorrow night, get ready for an evening of “Who Dunnit?” The Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association is hosting a thrilling Murder Mystery called “Death of a Gangster”. It includes entertainment and dinner at the Opera Guild Home. Attire is “Roaring 20s.
- Next, head to Crescent City Brewhouse for a Chewbacchus viewing party! Chewbacchus consists of 150 sub-krewes that love all things sci-fi. The Crescent City Brewhouse is right on the parade route with great views from their balcony, so grab a beer with your dinner, and enjoy the action.
- After the parade, rock out at the House of Blues to celebrate America’s favorite heavy metal band, Metallica! The Four Horsemen, a rock band that gained popularity in late 80s, will be performing the Metallica tribute. Tickets start at $16.
- Finally, Spain’s premier Compañia Nacional de Danza will be gracing the stage at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre on Saturday evening. the show will present a melody of three ballets. Showtime is 7:30 p.m., and tickets start at $35. Don’t miss this captivating performance!
For complete Carnival parade maps, as well as more ideas on things to do this weekend, pick up the new issue of Where Y’at Magazine. Or log onto WhereYat.com and click on “Latest Issue” to read it now online.
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