EVENTS
Thursday
Pub Strut: Locations t/b/a. 6:00 PM - 'til
Here's your chance to experience first hand the wealth of live music New Orleans has to offer. As we stroll through notable New Orleans neighborhoods such as the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, we'll stop in various clubs ranging from holes in the wall, from the traditional to the trendy, listening and dancing to the music that made our city famous.
Dancing is limited to the size of the clubs, but where there's no real dance floor we make room between the tables.
We'll start at Café' Beignet/Music Legends Park, 311 Burbon St. for dinner and drinks at 6PM then head out to individual clubs at 8PM. Watch for a list of the clubs/bands to be posted as the exchange nears.
NOTE: This event occurs prior to registration. Cover charges to the various clubs (ranging from free to $10) are not included in the registration fee. Club directions and more details will be posted online and sent in a Lindy Gras telegram the week before the event.
Friday
Main Dance: Gallier Hall, 515 St. Charles Avenue, 3rd Floor. 8:00 PM - Midnight
The third floor of Gallier Hall is the site again this year for our main dances. The main dance hall will be flooded with the swing'in sounds of TBA. The dining room will have catered Louisiana favorites such as Gumbo, Jambalaya, vegetarian Red Beans and Rice, etc. and a full service cash bar.
After hours dance: Club 300, 300 Decatur Street. 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Club 300, located on Decatur Street in the French Quarter is one of the city's newest music clubs. Equipped with a second story terrace and bar area, the venue will provide for plent of dance space, and hang-out space.
Saturday
Historic and haunting tours of New Orelans: Various locations from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
We're bringing back our ever-popular Saturday afternoon tours of the city where we showcase the Crescent City's uniqueness.
Krewe du Vieux Parade:
We'll kick off the city's carnival celebration by catching the Krewe du Vieux parade in the Marigny and French Quarter. A good spot to meet up is d.b.a., 618 Frenchman Street. 7 p.m.
This highly irreverent group carries on the traditions of carnival celebrations past with hand or mule drawn floats decorated with satirical themes and costumed revelers dancing in the streets to the sounds of some of the city's best brass brands.
To quote the krewe - "We believe in exposing the world to the true nature of Mardi Gras - and in exposing ourselves to the world." - this parade is not for the faint of heart!!
When we're done reveling, we'll head to Gallier Hall for the evenings Main Dance.
Main Dance: Gallier Hall, 515 St. Charles Avenue, 3rd Floor. 8:00 PM - Midnight
The third floor of Gallier Hall is the site again this year for our main dances. The main dance hall will be flooded with the swingin sounds of TBA. The dining room will have catered Louisiana favorites such as Gumbo, Jambalaya, vegetarian Red Beans and Rice, etc. and a full service cash bar.
After hours dance: Club 300, 300 Decatur Street. 1:00 AM - 5:00 AM
Club 300, located on Decatur Street in the French Quarter is one of the city's newest music clubs. Equipped with a second story terrace and bar area, the venue will provide for plent of dance space, and hang-out space.
Sunday
Lindy in the Park: The Band Stand in Audubon Bark, Audubon Park, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
This year, we're moving the "New Orleans Music Show" to the Park, and opting for a live band at Cafe Brasil. The weather over the past few years has taught us we just can't do it. Local DJs will spin "New Orleans Only" music paying a final tribute to the music New Orleans gave birth to. This event is included in your registration, but is also free and open to the public.
Main Dance: Cafe Brasil, 2100 Chartres Street, New Orleans. 8:00 PM - Midnight
Join us Sunday night at Cafe Brasil for our last chance to dance, and opportunity to say goodbye to new friends and make plans to attend the next exchange. This event is included in your registration, however it is open to the public at $5.00 per person.
Bourbon Street Blow-Out: Start at Pat O'Briens, 718 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter. Midnight - 'til
Well, now that the weekend is nearly over, it's time for the revelers as well as staff of Lindy Gras to let our hair down. Join us as we take on Bourbon Street (starting at Pat O'Briens at Midnight), hitting area blues clubs that traditionally play until dawn. Here's your chance to catch the real night life of New Orleans!
