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Sirens of Salvage THU. FEB. 13 | New Orleans Airlift’s annual Carnival ball has a theme about memory, nostalgia repurposing and recycling. There’s entertainment by Big Freedia, DJ Chinua and artists from The Embassy, a special installation by Complicated Horse Emergency Research, collection of objects for a memory altar for artist Lonnie Holley and more. At 8 p.m. at Music Box Village.

Choke Hole presents a Valentine’s Day queer wrestling event BY JAKE CLAPP GORLEENYAH HAS SEEN A LOT IN THE CHOKE HOLE RING: drag queens body

slamming each other and climbing the turnbuckle; a rotten real estate agent grappling with a six-armed mutant bug; her co-host, Visqueen, replacing a lost leg with a gun; lots of lip syncing, good and bad. But something’s missing for the green-skinned Gorleenyah, who co-hosts and owns Choke Hole: A little rough romance. So what’s a high-powered business witch to do? You make a few wrestlers fight it out (maybe to the death) for their shot at your heart — and more. Visqueen got tired of Gorleenyah’s complaining and decided to organize a Valentine’s Day edition of Choke Hole, New Orleans’ DIY “XXXtreme Drag Pro Wrestling” series. Choke Hole since 2018 has packed sweaty warehouses for its wild mixture of campy, queer performance art and wrestling. The Valentine’s Day event, “Choke Hole of Love,” adds a dating show element to that mix, parodying dumb mid-’00s VH-1 and MTV shows like “Flavor of Love” and “Next.” Choke Hole wrestlers come out lip syncing and “backstage drama” videos set up the action. This time, performers also get a dating profile, trying to woo Gorleenyah, “some for love and others for ulterior motives,” says Choke Hole co-producer and wrestler Jassy. “I’m extremely lonely,” says Gorleenya, the no-nonsense Choke Hole persona of Hugo Gyrl, in an interview with Gambit. “And I’m here looking for love, and I’m going to make people fight for my hole.” Choke Hole is co-produced by drag performers Jassy and Visqueen and graffiti artist Hugo Gyrl. Jassy and Visqueen are also part of the local drag collective High Profile, which includes Garlic Junior, a regular Choke Hole performer and commentator. Along with Garlic Junior and Jassy, reprising her property buyer character, New Orleans performers at the Valentine’s Day show include: Raid,

a six-armed mutated bug; Annie Bacterial; Slenderella; Luna Rei; Mary Boy; Franky; and Nebula Omega. Performers from out of town: Ripped Chicago queen Miss Toto; Los Angeles wrestlers and artists Candy Pain and Auda Beaux Di; Jocelyn Change, from Portland, Oregon; Cole Davis — “She describes herself as heaven and hell in one body,” Jassy says — and Provincetown, Massachusetts’ Penny Champayne. Hell Nah and BoyToy will perform DJ sets. San Francisco dancer (and former New Orleans performer) Dangerous Rose will take the ring during half time of the six-match show. This is the seventh Choke Hole performance. Over the last two years, “it’s definitely become a little more focused,” Jassy says. “I think when we first started, we just wanted to do a drag wrestling show, and we put it together and it fell into place. There wasn’t a direct storyline. But the past couple of years we’ve developed our aesthetic and developed Choke Hole.” There’s more training and things have become more fine-tuned. “There used to be a lot of accidental blood and now all the blood is on purpose,” Gorleenyah says. The dating theme itself is helping develop Choke Hole over time. “Focusing more on the individuals and creating these dating profiles gives us an opportunity to let everyone further develop their character as themselves,” Jassy says. Choke Hole caught attention quickly for its premise (made more indulgent by its New Orleans incubation) — and

TUE.-SUN. FEB. 11-16 | The Oompa-Loompas may look like they’re dressed for Carnival, but the Saenger Theatre is not presenting a tableau ball. The touring Broadway production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” adds music to Roald Dahl’s tale about candymaker Willy Wonka. Showtimes vary.

The Mattson 2 FRI. FEB. 14 | Twin brothers Jared and Jonathan Mattson have topped Billboard’s contemporary jazz chart and reimagined John Coltrane’s “A Love Supreme.” But The Mattson 2, rather than a strict jazz duo, are more of a dreamy indie rock group akin to Real Estate, with some serious chops. At 10 p.m. at One Eyed Jacks.

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for the queer lens it put on wrestling. “I think it’s interesting to take that queerness that’s always been underlying [in professional wrestling] and pull it to the forefront,” Jassy said to Gambit in 2018. It’s also re-examining drag culture. “I think it’s pretty obvious that drag has gotten a little more mainstream over the decade,” Visqueen says. “I think bringing it back down to more gritty and subversive roots by getting some physical contact involved really can set it back down to being more of a social commentary.”

Michael Doucet album release SAT. FEB. 15 | BeauSoleil fiddler and frontman Michael Doucet reached beyond his Cajun repertoire to record a Boozoo Chavis tune and incorporate soulful and grooving South Louisiana sounds on his new album, “Lacher Praise,” recorded with NRBQ’s Jim Hoke, Reese Wynans, keyboardist for the late Stevie Ray Vaughan, and others. At. 8 p.m. at Chickie Wah Wah.

Amour et Mardi Gras SUN. FEB. 16 | Romantic R&B staples Keith Sweat, Monica, Kem, Donell Jones and SWV arrive after Valentine’s Day, but this show promises to be a nostalgic ’90s trip. At 7 p.m. at the Smoothie King Center.

YFN Lucci SUN. FEB. 16 | During the last few years, rapper YFN Lucci built a solid foundation in his hometown, Atlanta. But he has steadily broken into the mainstream, working with Rick Ross, T.I., Migos and others, by putting more of his genuine self into his music, a hard trick for similar Southern rappers. At 10 p.m. at House of Blues.

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at Archbishop Chapelle High School and a classical instrumental student at New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, has been selected as a member of Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA). As part of the NYO-USA, the French horn player will have a residency of workshops and rehearsals, then will perform across the U.S. and Canada this summer while serving as a music ambassador.

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Krewe of Chad, social media’s name for people who spray-paint “saved” parade spots on the neutral ground prior to the Endymion parade, already had made their neon orange marks on the grass of Orleans Avenue by Jan. 30 — and the parade doesn’t roll until Feb. 22. No one wants to look at spray-painted dirt and grass for three weeks. Plus, the city has passed an ordinance that no one can set up chairs, tarps, ladders, etc. on parade routes sooner than four hours before a parade.

HARD ROCK HOTEL COLLAPSE AND CYBERATTACK COST THE CITY $14 MILLION-PLUS DEALING WITH THE FALLOUT of last year’s cyberattack and the Hard

Rock Hotel collapse is leaving the City of New Orleans with a hefty list of expenditures. At the City Council’s Budget Committee meeting last week, Chief Administrative Officer Gilbert Montano said the two incidents combined have cost the city more than $14 million — and those costs are expected to grow by millions of dollars. “Between (the cyberattack) and Hard Rock, the additional costs we’re dealing with are astounding and troublesome,” City Council President Helena Moreno said. From the time the hotel, which was under construction, collapsed Oct. 12, killing three men, through the end of December, the collapse cost the city $11.7 million in money spent, damages incurred and lost revenue. Public safety resources, including police, fire department, engineering consultants and vehicles, accounted for $2.2 million of that cost. That total doesn’t account for the economic impact on nearby businesses that lost revenue in the aftermath of the collapse. Montano said the city has requested the businesses provide the city with those estimates. The most significant portion of lost revenue the city calculated was the change to the city’s Regional Transit Authority operations and routes, which accounted for $3.2 million. Estimated losses from the cancellation of performances of the play “Wicked” at the neighboring Saenger Theatre scheduled Oct. 12-20 totaled $100,000. Montano said claims had been filed with “all insurers related to the project.” He added that “all energy and resources” have been focused on demolishing the building; recouping costs owed to the city is the next step. According to Montano, it could be months before insurers refund the city. Implosion of the building is scheduled for mid-March Since the December cyberattack, the city has spent $3 million on

The team of Louisiana first responders, which included building inspectors and logistics specialists, left for Puerto Rico Feb. 6. They will help assess damage to the buildings in the U.S. territory in order to determine what repairs need to be made. They are expected to stay for 16 days.

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restoring its technology systems and ramping up its security efforts. That amount is expected to jump to more than $7 million in the future to cover increases in staffing and security. The city’s cyber insurance will cover $3 million of those costs, and Mayor LaToya Cantrell told WWL-TV in December that she planned to ramp up that insurance coverage to $10 million in 2020. City officials said the cyberattack was linked to a scam email sent out with the purpose of gaining access to the city’s server, a tactic also known as phishing. Kimberly Smith, assistant city attorney, said part of the new cybersecurity training policies could entail a phishing test, where city employees would have to practice distinguishing between real and scam emails. So far, the city has doled out $50,000 in overtime pay to its information technology staff. But the vast majority of expenditures went toward re-establishing the city’s email server, networking infrastructure and digital network. Expected future costs include software replacements, an increase in cybersecurity team staffing, the hiring of supplemental staffing and new security tools, among other things. To help pay the additional expenses, Moreno suggested the city draw from its “rainy day fund,” an emergency fund that has accumulated nearly $30 million since voters approved its creation in 2017. She said the city could use the money to pay for the collapse and cyberattack without cutting existing services. — KAYLEE POCHE

Homicide among leading causes of death for pregnant women in Louisiana With a death rate for pregnant women that’s twice the national average, Louisiana is one of the country’s most dangerous places to have a baby. A new study on maternal mortality in the state includes another startling statistic: Homicide is among the leading causes of death for pregnant women. The study, published last week in JAMA Pediatrics, found that women in Louisiana are more likely to be killed than to die from any single pregnancy-related condition. The study was conducted by researchers from Tulane University and Louisiana State University.Of the 119 pregnancy-related deaths in Louisiana from January 2016 through December 2017, 13.4% were homicides, or a rate of 12.9 deaths per 100,000 live births. The rate for two common causes of maternal death — hypertensive disorders such as preeclampsia and car crashes — were 3.2 and 10.5 per 100,000, respectively. Researchers looked at all maternal

deaths in Louisiana in 2016 and 2017, and a homicide rate was calculated and compared to Louisiana’s overall homicide rate for the same age group using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In comparison to women and girls in Louisiana of the same childbearing age who were not pregnant, the risk of homicide was twice as high in pregnant and postpartum women. Experts say it’s unclear why that is, but Louisiana’s high rate of violence against women may be a factor. In 2019, the state had the second-highest rate for men killing women, behind only Alaska. Decades-old studies list homicide as the main threat to a pregnant woman’s life. In a Maryland study conducted between 1993 and 1998, researchers found that 20% of pregnancy deaths were homicides, making it the leading cause of death. Another study found that more than 40% of maternal deaths from 1988 to 1996 in Washington, D.C., were homicides. A 10-year study of almost 45,000 women in Pennsylvania released in 2017 found that pregnant women are twice as likely to suffer from violent trauma as other women and are nearly twice as likely to die from it. The analysis suggests that rates are higher in Louisiana, but data aren’t collected from each state or on a national level in a way that makes it easy to compare them, researchers said. Research long has shown that the chance a woman will be killed rises after she becomes pregnant. The study points out, however, that those deaths are not given the same attention as deaths directly related to giving birth. It demonstrates the need to address issues of violence against women in maternal care, according to study author Maeve Wallace, an assistant professor at Tulane. “Maternal mortality reduction efforts should incorporate violence prevention strategies and recommendations to prevent future maternal deaths,” she said. The study says pregnancy is a critical time to reach women with violence prevention services because it’s when they are most likely to seek health care services. Obstetricians are supposed to screen pregnant women for domestic violence, but experts said more needs to be done. — EMILY WOODRUFF/THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

Nesting brown pelicans return to an expanded Queen Bess Island Queen Bess Island, one of Louisiana’s largest brown pelican nesting habitats, formally reopened for nesting last week, following months of major restoration efforts which

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Co-living and entertainment complex gets council approval The City Council last week approved a controversial $44 million “co-living” and bowling-themed entertain-

ment complex in the Warehouse District after the developer, Marcel Wisznia, agreed to dozens of new provisions, including setting aside about 10% of the units for low-income renters. The “Two Saints” project, located on the corner of St. Joseph Street and St. Charles Avenue, envisions a “co-living” residential area, where renters would have private bedrooms but share common areas, including kitchens and living rooms. The concept, which was first proposed more than three years ago, was designed to be affordable for people on lower-middle incomes that range from $38,000 to about $60,000 a year. Mayor LaToya Cantrell and former Mayor Mitch Landrieu have supported the project, but it has divided affordable housing advocates. The Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center opposed the development, with Executive Director Cashauna Hill writing to City Council members before the meeting that projects such as Two Saints risk being empty gestures by developers while doing little to address the city’s housing crisis. A last-minute proviso to the council’s approval requires the developer to set aside 20 of the 218 units for renters who earn 60% of the average median income in New Orleans, or around $23,000 a year. Hill said she supports the council’s approval as long as the proviso is honored by Wisznia. Andreanecia Morris, executive director of advocacy group HousingNOLA, has supported the project since its inception. Jay Banks, council member for the district where Two Saints is located, welcomed the additional affordable housing provisions, but noted other concerns brought up by residents living nearby over the use of the retail space. Wisznia is proposing leasing 23,000 square feet of ground floor space to Punch Bowl Social, a Denver-based franchise that operates bowling-themed entertainment complexes, featuring karaoke and darts, bars and a large restaurant. The proposal is opposed by the Lafayette Square Association, which represents many of the private homeowners in the neighborhood. The Two Saints project likely will come up for a final council vote in April. — TONY MCAULEY & JESSICA WILLIAMS/ THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

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increased sevenfold its diminished surface area. Despite having eroded and subsided from 45 acres to only 5 acres since 1956, the island off the coast of Grand Isle accounts for about 15% to 20% of Louisiana nests, according to the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The pelicans kept instinctively returning to the site where they were born, even as the island continued to shrink. The project to restore the island to 36 acres cost $18.7 million, including funds for future maintenance. Nearly $10 million paid for a construction contract with Louisiana-based company Pontchartrain Partners. Restoration began in August, bringing sand in from the Mississippi River to replenish eroded areas and building up an existing ring of rocks surrounding the island. Piles of rocks called breakwaters along the island help create a place away from rough waters where young birds can learn to swim, feed and clean their own feathers. These structures, which range from 75 to 95 feet long, also help protect the island from future erosion. Queen Bess Island was part of the region of the state impacted by BP’s Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010, which killed 1,000 birds and contributed to the island’s deterioration. The project was paid for with money from the disaster’s Natural Resource Damages Assessment settlement. “The island was already slowly deteriorating, but the effects of the oil spill were catastrophic to the site,” Chip Kline, Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority Board chairman, said in a press release. “The images of oiled birds and miles of marsh along our coast are difficult memories. ... We look forward to welcoming our state bird back home.” The island was the first place brown pelicans were born in Louisiana after pollution from a chemical compound used as insecticide — DDT — killed them off in the 1960s. Hundreds were brought from Florida to reintroduce the species in Louisiana, and the population has rebounded. State officials designated the island a state wildlife refuge in November, which paved the way for protecting the pelicans from boaters, especially during the critical months of nesting season. New rules put in place ban people from visiting the island or fishing between the breakwaters from February through the end of September. Vehicles are prohibited year-round. — KAYLEE POCHE

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The most wonderful time of the year IT’S CARNIVAL TIME , the most

wonderful time of the year in New Orleans. Whether this is your first Mardi Gras or you haven’t missed one in decades, you’ll find the pre-Lenten celebration to be both reassuringly familiar and unique, all at the same time. The biggest changes for 2020 involve two buildings. The ruins of the Hard Rock Hotel collapse have forced changes in the routes of Zulu and the superkrewe Endymion. Endymion will detour off its usual downtown Canal Street route at Elk Place and roll up Loyola Avenue to a new location for its annual Endymion Extravaganza. While the floats rolling into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome are a big part of the celebration, renovations at the Dome require the krewe to parade to the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. On Fat Tuesday morning, Zulu will turn on Poydras

Street instead of Canal, then roll down Loyola and Basin Street on its way to the krewe den on North Broad Street just off Orleans Avenue. Each Carnival also brings new and tweaked city ordinances. This year’s major change — and one we support wholeheartedly — is banning chairs or ladders on public property along any parade route until four hours before parade time. The greedy grabbers of public space have gotten out of hand in recent years, with chained-together curbside ladder walls blocking spectators’ views (ladders are supposed to be 6 feet back from the curb). Just as obnoxious are those who spread tarps and erect tents on neutral grounds, blocking streetcars and pedestrians, sometimes days before a parade rolls. A new ordinance bans both tents and portable toilets on public land, period. (One obvious

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Endymion and Zulu will have to change their parade routes due to the Hard Rock Hotel collapse.

exception: the city’s own porto-lets.) Additionally, those who have parked campers and similar vehicles near parade routes for days are out of luck, as the city now prohibits parking of a “box truck, cargo van, truck with a port-a-let, camper, recreational vehicle, or trailer” four hours before and four hours after any parade within a two-block radius. These are welcome changes. Other tweaks to the City Code include a ban on throw-

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ing plastic bags, whether the bags are full of beads or empty (full, they can hurt spectators; empty, they can clog storm drains). The city also prohibits carving out “personal space” on public land using spray paint, twine or any other substance. That hasn’t stopped rude people — referred to on social media as the “Krewe of Chad” — from already attempting to stake out space by spray-painting the grass

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on Orleans Avenue weeks ahead of Endymion. Give it up, already. Besides being obnoxious and unsightly, no one pays any attention to it. “Butts in seats” is the only acceptable way to claim parade territory. But let’s speak of the eternal Carnival verities: Wear comfortable shoes. Take only a small amount of cash to parades. Let kids have the good throws. Be nice to the people around you. Don’t overdo it at the start — Mardi Gras is a marathon, not a sprint. Don’t forget to eat (not just king cake) and drink plenty of water. Most of all, keep Carnival alive by costuming. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. See you out there on the route!

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speaker and Senate president, the appointment of committee chairs triggers a statewide parlor game among politicos and others with skin in the legislating game. When committee appointments overlap with America’s decennial Census, we’ve all got something to gain — or lose. That’s why so many this year are paying close attention to the makeup of the House and Senate “governmental affairs” committees, which will draw new boundaries for legislative, congressional, Public Service Commission, state Supreme Court, and Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) voting districts after the 2020 Census numbers are out. Some have described the redistricting process as the one

opportunity for elected officials to choose their voters rather than the other way around. If that sounds ugly, it is. The process is always highly politicized — especially now, after the U.S. Supreme Court has effectively green-lighted gerrymandering to protect political parties’ interests. Geopolitical factors also play a major role. So can you. As political parties and special interests prepare to influence the redistricting process, the League of Women Voters of Louisiana (LWVLA) will conduct a local workshop on Friday, Feb. 14, for community groups and interested legislators. Unfortunately, due to limited space, that event is not open to the public. However, anyone interested in information developed at the workshop can reach out to

LWVLA member Joyce Corrington at joycecorrington@hotmail.com. League officials also will be available to speak to interested organizations as the redistricting process unfolds, Corrington says. Former state Sen. JP Morrell, who served during the last statewide redistricting process, will lead the local league’s discussion of past practices and issues that will factor into the next round of redistricting. Morrell gave me a preview of his presentation in a phone interview. “Relatively few current legislators have been through a redistricting process, thanks to term limits” Morrell says. “The challenge this time arises from the fact that metro New Orleans has seen a huge population growth since 2010

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In 1903, the New Orleans City Council designated the Toledano-Pleasant Street neutral ground between St. Charles Avenue and Dryades Street as Zacharie Park. It was named to honor James S. Zacharie, a city councilman at the time. A native of New Orleans, Zacharie was elected in 1889 to represent District 4 on the City Council (council districts today are A-E), a position he held at the time of his death in 1906. His obituary in The Times-Picayune reported he also had served on the Board of Aldermen and was active in real estate, owning some 80 pieces of property. “No matter with what institution he was identified, he made his personality stand out as a man of big ideas,” the newspaper wrote. As city councilman, Zacharie pushed for the development of public parks, the creation of the House of Detention and the building of a “pesthouse,” the term used for a place where patients with infectious diseases were quarantined. Realizing that Zacharie Park impeded traffic flow, the City Council passed an ordinance in 1916 renaming the area Zacharie Place. The change allowed side streets to bisect the park and be paved. An April 1916 Times-Picayune article explains the 1909 addition of

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a sundial to the park at the corner of St. Charles Avenue and Toledano Street. “A public spirited person presented the (Parking) commission a sundial to be erected in Zachary (sic) Place. There it was formally installed.” The concrete base is inscribed with the words “Zacharie Place 1909,” the year the sundial was dedicated. In 1975, as part of a citywide beautification effort led by Mildred Fossier, superintendent of the city’s Parkway and Park Commission (now called Parks and Parkways), trees were replanted in the Zacharie Place neutral ground.

BLAKEVIEW WITH THE CARNIVAL PARADE SCHEDULE KICKING INTO HIGH GEAR this week, we’re reminded of Gallier Hall’s place in Mardi Gras history. The three-story Greek Revival building on St. Charles Avenue was designed by architect James Gallier Sr. Built between 1845 and 1853, it served as New Orleans’ City Hall for about a century. During that time, beginning with the first Mistick Krewe of Comus parade in 1857, every New Orleans Mardi Gras parade was reviewed and toasted by the mayor and other dignitaries there. Russian Grand Duke Alexi Alexandrovich reviewed the Comus parade and the very first Rex parade from Gallier Hall in Feb. 1872. In 1949, first lady Bess Truman, her daughter Margaret and Gen. George C. Marshall watched parades there. The next year, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor reviewed the Rex parade from the same spot. In 1958, after City Hall relocated to its present site in Duncan Plaza, the parade route was altered and the city’s Carnival reviewing stands were moved to the front of the new building. But in 1962, the proceedings returned to Gallier Hall. In time for the city’s tricentennial in 2018, the building, a National Historic Landmark, underwent a $5 million renovation. Between now and Fat Tuesday, the monarchs of nearly 30 Carnival parades will stop there to toast city officials and honored guests.

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Parade previews 17 // Family Gras 21 // Walking krewes 23 // Parade routes 25

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UPTOWN THEME: THE MESSAGE IS LOVE THEME: THE FLOATS: 18 MESSAGE IS LOVE FLOATS:JOAN 18 OSHUN: ANN BROWN OSHUN: JOAN ANN BROWN SHANGO: CORDELL CHAMBLISS SHANGO: FANS CORDELL THROWS: ANDCHAMBLISS LIGHTED PEATHROWS: FANS AND LIGHTED PEACOCK RINGS AND HEART BATONS COCK RINGS AND HEART BATONS

The Knights of the Round Table The Knights the Round Table and Ladies ofofAvalon celebrate and including Ladies of Avalon celebrate fun, getaways in cities fun,Las including cities like Vegas.getaways There alsoinwill be like Las Vegas. Therethrows also will many heart-themed forbe many heart-themed throws for Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day.

The love theme is illustrated on The love theme is illustrated on floats such as “Cherish the Love,” floatsBirds” such as “Cherish the Love,” “Love and “Play Something “Love Birds” and “Play Something Pretty.” The procession features Pretty.” procession features the NewThe Orleans Baby Dolls, New the Newsuper Orleans Baby Dolls, New Orleans Saints fans and Orleans super Saints fans and entertainer Gina Brown. entertainer Gina Brown.

UPTOWN THEME: CLEOPATRA’S VIXENS THEME: CLEOPATRA’S VIXENS AND VALENTINES AND VALENTINES FLOATS: 22 FLOATS: 22 AMANDA M. CLEOPATRA: CLEOPATRA: AMANDA M. ROUDOLFICH ROUDOLFICH THROWS: HAND-DECORATED BEVERTHROWS: HAND-DECORATED BEVERAGE GLASSES; HULA HOOPS; LIGHTED AGE GLASSES; HULA HOOPS;NECKLIGHTED TAMBOURINES; CLEOPATRA TAMBOURINES; CLEOPATRA LACES AND DOLLS; LIGHTED NECKHEARTLACES AND DOLLS; LIGHTED THEMED SUNGLASSES, RINGS,HEARTWANDS THEMED SUNGLASSES, RINGS,MAKEUP WANDS AND HEAD BOPPERS; SEQUIN AND HEAD BOPPERS; MAKEUP BAGS; FLIP FLOPS ANDSEQUIN FEATHER BOAS BAGS; FLIP FLOPS AND FEATHER BOAS

The all-women krewe celebrates The all-women celebrates Valentine’s day krewe and romance Valentine’s day and romance with floats including “Date Night,” with floatsBells,” including “Date Night,” “Wedding “Love Birds” “Wedding “Love Birds” and “Be MyBells,” Valentine.” There are and “Be My Valentine.” There are marching bands from St. Mary’s marching bands from St. Mary’s

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Academy and St. Augustine High Academy and St. Augustine School, and marching groupsHigh School, the andPussyfooters, marching groups include Oui Dats include the Pussyfooters, Oui Dats and Muff-a-lottas. and Muff-a-lottas.

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7 p.m. 7 p.m. UPTOWN THEME: FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS UPTOWN AND FUN THEME: FRIDAY NIGHT FLICKS FLOATS: AND FUN22 QUEEN: GREEN MATRANA FLOATS:HEATHER 22 KING: MARC MATRANA QUEEN: HEATHER GREEN MATRANA THROWS: A VARIETY OF LIGHTED AND KING: MARC MATRANA BLINKING AND OF BEADS AND AND CUTTHROWS: ITEMS A VARIETY LIGHTED OUT DOUBLOONS BLINKING ITEMS AND BEADS AND CUTOUT DOUBLOONS

The Krewe of Alla has moved its The Krewe of Allanight, has moved parade to Friday and itsits parade to Friday night, and its

entertainment theme is about entertainment theme is about movies and heroes. Floats feature movies and “Batman,” heroes. Floats feature “Toy Story,” “Iron Man” “Toy“The Story,” “Batman,” “Iron Man” and Avengers.” The krewe and “The Avengers.” The krewe honors U.S. military personnel honors military personnel and firstU.S. responders, and memand first responders, and members of the Legion of Mars ride bers the Legion Mars ride in theofparade. The of procession in the parade. procession will have moreThe than 20 marching will have more than 20 marching bands, including Brother Martin, bands, including Brother Martin, George Washington Carver and George Washington Landry-Walker high Carver schools.and Landry-Walker high schools.

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THEME: AS COLORFUL AS CAN BE WEST BANK FLOATS: 14 COLORFUL AS CAN BE THEME: AS QUEEN: LYNN BOURG FLOATS:KENDRA 14 KING: PAUL JOSEPH BOURG QUEEN: KENDRA LYNN BOURG THROWS: THROWING DISCS, KOOZIES, KING: PAUL JOSEPH BOURG BOTTLE OPENERS ANDDISCS, HORNS THROWS: THROWING KOOZIES, BOTTLE OPENERS AND HORNS

The krewe finds the colorful side The krewe finds the colorful side of a variety of things, with floats of a variety of things, with floats depicting Muppets, musical subdepicting Muppets, musical subjects and local landmarks such as jects local landmarks such as the St.and Louis Cathedral. the St. Louis Cathedral.

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Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews will ride a float that bears a 30-foot animatronic likeness of him. The theme celebrates local music, and floats feature Louis Armstrong, Dr. John, Professor Longhair and Boyfriend. The procession includes the krewe’s Mexican wrestling-themed El Lucha Krewe, Darryl “Dancingman504” Young, Dames de Perlage, Crescent City Fae and others. Roots of Music and the Warren Easton Charter High School marching band are among musical units in the parade.

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This new Jefferson Parish krewe takes “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” for its inspiration and focuses on music. Instead of traditional royalty, it features a host of characters. Former New Orleans Saints quarterback Bobby Hebert is the first MadHatter and his wife Joan Hebert is the White Queen. Amanda Shaw is Alice. WWL radio host Scott “Scoot” Paisant serves as the Black Knight. Many floats feature illustrations of Louis Carroll’s book. Several local newscasters, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and local bands also ride in the parade.

Sparta 5:30 p.m. UPTOWN THEME: ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE FLOATS: 17 QUEEN: SHANNON BARBARA GARRETY KING: FABIAN ERROL MILLER THROWS: PLUSH SPARTAN HELMETS, SPARTAN WARRIOR BEADS, LIGHTED BRACELETS AND RINGS, CUPS AND DOUBLOONS

The theme celebrates grand streets, from St. Charles Avenue to Paris’ Champs-Elysees and Rome’s Via Veneto. The procession includes the Yat Pack music bus and a Clydesdale horsedrawn king’s float.

Pygmalion 6:15 p.m. UPTOWN THEME: VIAGGIA IN ITALY FLOATS: 25 QUEEN: KALLI QUINN MERCER KING: CARY OSWALD THROWS: VENETIAN-STYLE MASKS, ROSES, BRACELETS AND DOUBLOONS

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Centurions 6:30 p.m. METAIRIE THEME: FINS & FANTASIES FLOATS: 20 QUEEN: EMMA GRACE BOURGEOIS KING: C.J. BRUNO THROWS: HAND-DECORATED SWORDS

The krewe moves from its traditional final weekend of Carnival time slot to Saturday night during Family Gras. Guest riders include the 2019 Little League World Champions from River Ridge, the Eastbank All-Stars. The theme celebrates fish and sea creatures.

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New Orleans R&B singer Wanda Rouzan rides as a guest in a parade celebrating love songs, including “Endless Love,” “Higher Love,” “Love on a Two-Way Street” and “Dangerously in Love.” New Orleans District E Councilwoman Cyndi Nguyen also rides in the parade. The procession includes more than 20 bands, riders from Caramel Curves Motorcycle Club and mounted Buffalo Soldiers 9th and 10th Cavalry. PAGE 21

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The Krewe of Centurions moved up its 2020 parade to coincide with Family Gras.

Carrollton Noon UPTOWN THEME: COLOR MY WORLD FLOATS: 27 QUEEN: KATHERINE NICOLE WOOD KING: ERIK LOUIS YOUNGBLOOD THROWS: DECORATED SHRIMP BOOTS, COLORING BOOKS, PLAYING CARDS, DOUBLOONS AND CUPS

The krewe’s color theme is illustrated on the floats “Baby Blue,” “Construction Orange,” “Gold” and “Silver.” Members will toss coloring books to spectators. The procession includes more than 20 bands, the 610 Stompers, Pussyfooters, Mande Milkshakers and Nola Bombshells.

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themes. The krewe’s signature throws are hand-decorated grails, but there’s only one “Grail of Grails,” and this year, it is a gilded glass chalice inset with freshwater pearls, two malachite stones and more than 100 Swarovski crystals.

Atlas 4 p.m. METAIRIE THEME: ATLAS IS BACK TOO FLOATS: 12 QUEEN: DONNELL RAE MILLER KING: ROSS ANTHONY MILLER

After a five-year hiatus, The Krewe of Atlas returns to the parade route. Its floats will depict pastimes and events.

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The krewe is 43 years old, but this is its 20th parade on New Orleans’ East Bank. Individual floats will reflect past parade

THERE’S PLENTY OF NEWS ON THE METAIRIE PARADE FRONT, such as the debut of the Magical Krewe of MadHatters, but Family Gras has more of an oldies bent. The live music and parade-watching festival at Clearview Center features The Dixie Cups, a tribute to Ricky Nelson by Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, Al “Lil Fats” Jackson’s take on Fats Domino’s music and more. There’s a celebration of Louisiana music Friday, Feb. 14. Performers include Irma Thomas, The Dixie Cups, Amanda Shaw, The Cowsills, Cowboy Mouth, the Bonerama Horns, Jackson and more. The rest of the weekend includes Beach Boy Brian Wilson, The Imagination Movers, Mia Kylie, Perfect Love and more on Saturday, Feb. 15. The Marshall Tucker Band, the Ricky Nelson tribute and 4 in a Million are scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 16. All of the weekend’s Metairie parades follow the new route, starting at Bonnabel Boulevard and ending at Family Gras. The Krewe of Excalibur holds down its traditional Friday night spot. The Krewe of Centurions moved from its traditional time slot on the final weekend of Carnival to Saturday and follows the MadHatters parade. Sunday features the krewes of Atlas and Kings. Music performances are not scheduled while parades pass. A festival art market features photography, jewelry, crafts and more. A kids’ area has games, face painting and art activities. There are adult and children’s 5K races at 9 a.m. Saturday. Family Gras opens at 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. www.familygras.com. Admission is free. VIP packages are available.

METAIRIE THEME: FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING FLOATS: 15 QUEEN: SARAH GRODSKY KING: MEL GRODSKY THROWS: CROWNS AND SCEPTERS

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y daughter, Aubrey, is in the first grade at Audubon Gentilly Charter School. She has been there since kindergarten and we haven’t looked back.

Two years ago, I went to the curriculum meeting that Audubon Gentilly was hosting for parents doing OneApp. In the meeting, they told us about the Montessori method and what the school is like. It was my first time sending Aubrey to school at all; my mom had been watching her since she was just a couple months old. So, my anxiety levels were through the roof. But then I attended the curriculum meeting. I learned about their model and I said to myself, “this is the place.” I couldn’t see Aubrey anywhere else. I was drawn to the unique Montessori model.The children are given much more autonomy than in other schools. It molds them to be independent thinkers and workers. It is also valuable for gaining life skills. The school teaches things like how to cut an apple or how to use glassware—even when the students are just in kindergarten. At four and five years old, they know how to safely use a knife and they drink out of real glasses. Once, when I was visiting Aubrey’s class, a child dropped a glass bowl and it broke. Right away, the children stood back and the teacher swept it up. “That’s Montessori,” she said to me. She was keeping her class safe while showing them the life-skills of making a mess and cleaning it up carefully. The children are taught to “restore their space” when they finish doing a project of any sort.They set up their own materials to learn from and they clean them up, too. Again, these are critical life skills being taught and reinforced in school. My daughter is developing as a free thinker. The teachers are guides, not drill sergeants at the head of the class. Kids learn at their own level, and once they master certain tasks, they move onto the next level. Each child is working to meet their own individual goals. They are not made to feel like they are being placed in a box; they are treated as individuals. We don’t have enough of that in society, so it’s something I’m very pleased with. When you go to visit the classroom, you’ll see kids approaching whatever work they decide to choose at the time. They have little mats, and they roll them out and place their materials onto the mat.Then they begin their work. Once they’re finished, they signal the teacher, who checks the work and gives them a stamp of approval.Then they move on to the next activity. The teachers observe the class as they’re working, but they stand back and allow the children to learn and explore. I trust their methods. What they’re doing works. I’ve seen it with my daughter, specifically around learning how to read. She had moments at the start of the pro-

Aubrey poses with her art. cess where she felt defeated. But her teachers helped her work through the beginning and ending sounds of words and provided personalized attention to her to help her when she needed it. Through that, she became excited and proud about reading. She was still a little apprehensive about the big words, but she knew she was able to pick up a book and recognize the words and letters. She knew she would be able to sound out the beginning and ending sounds in order to figure it out. Now she’s even more comfortable. I’m practicing with her at home too; she brings home a lot of sight words and we read together. To have her going from the start of kindergarten, with no school experience at all and not really knowing the ropes, to blossoming and reading and doing math—that makes me feel good. For me, appreciating the school also means being involved in it. It’s important to me that it is a part of the Gentilly community. I was raised in Gentilly and I have a lot of pride for my area. I went to public schools here and I am glad my daughter is, too. My roots are here, and so to find a school that was a good fit for her and was one of the best neighborhood schools available, that was fantastic.There are lots of other warm, friendly, family-oriented parents here, and we get together a

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lot and have play dates for our children. I play a role in building a school community from that local community. I am Aubrey’s “room parent,” which means I am a liaison between the school and other parents, and also that I help plan events for the children. I’m also on the Parent Teacher Committee board. For Halloween, we had “trunk or treating,” where a bunch of parents got their vehicles together and handed out candy from their trunks. Aubrey dressed up as Princess Jasmine. We had an event for Thanksgiving, and for New Year’s Eve the school had a “countdown to noon” celebration right before Christmas break, which was awesome. The kids dressed up & also had sparkling cider & noise makers. We will also have a Valentine’s Day dance. In the spring, the school hosts a “Fais Do Do” fair. The kids get to enjoy all these events and have a sense of being part of the Audubon Gentilly community. All year round, for the big events and the small moments, I feel Audubon Gentilly is the right place for my daughter. She has grown in her confidence and her knowledge and I know she will do great things as the free thinker Audubon Gentilly is allowing her to be.

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Krewe of Cork Patrick Van Hoorebeek’s wine-inspired Krewe of Cork celebrates its 20th year, one shy of being old enough to drink. The krewe is made up of wine lovers, and New Orleans restaurant and hospitality professionals and wine industry folks. A vintner is selected as grand marshal, and this year it’s Charles Smith, founder of Wines of Substance in Washington State. Krewe events include a wine dinner at Bayona on Wednesday, Feb. 12, and a krewe party at the Hotel Mazarin, home to Patrick’s Bar Vin, Thursday, Feb. 13. The parade is at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in the French Quarter. The krewe gathers in front of The Court of Two Sisters and circles the heart of the Quarter on its way to the Royal Sonesta. Visit www.kreweofcork. com for information.

Krewe du Kanaval The Krewe du Kanaval combines the Carnival traditions of New Orleans and Haiti in its events. The krewe was formed in 2018 by Arcade Fire’s Regine Chassagne, whose parents were immigrants from Haiti, and Win Butler and Ben Jaffe, artistic director of Preservation Hall. Arcade Fire, which hasn’t performed since 2018, will headline the krewe’s costume ball at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, at Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts. The concert also features the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, New York-based Haitian DJ Michael Brun, Trinidadian DJ and

Arcade Fire’s Win Butler leads the Krewe du Kanaval parade.

Major Lazer member Jillionaire, New Orleans-based Haitian-inspired Lakou Mizik, and Congolese native Pierre Kwenders. (Tickets are $85 and up.) Krewe events include a walking parade and riding in the Krewe of Freret parade Saturday, Feb. 15. There is a post-parade party in the French Quarter with music and food. Membership begins at $1,000 and information is available at www.kanaval.org.

Mystic Krewe of Barkus The Mystic Krewe of Barkus is ready to go for a ride in a DeLorean with its theme “Bark to the Future: Barkus Returns to the ’80s.” A rescued dog is selected as monarch, and Barkus King XXVII is a longhaired Chihuahua named Eddy. The krewe gathers for a “pawty” in Louis Armstrong Park beginning at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, where there’s food, drink, Barkus vendors and an emergency veterinarian station. Costumed dogs, their human escorts and marching groups including the Organ Grinders parade through the French Quarter beginning at 2 p.m. The 15-block route circles the historic district and passes the reviewing stand at Good Friends Bar (740 Dauphine St.), before returning to the park. Visit www.barkus.org for information. PAGE 25

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in search of cozy tables. Some local restaurants are known for hideaway spaces for private moments, and despite the nickname “cheater booths,” they’re also used for hush-hush meetings and more. So, what goes on in these cloistered corners? The four private booths at Crescent City Steak House (1001 N. Broad St., 504-821-3271; www.crescentcitysteaks. com) in Mid-City might be the oldest

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bite-sized appetizers with which Brazilians often start a meal. At Quitutes in Arabi, these bites are an entry point into a menu filled with traditional dishes, including stews, flaky fried pasteles, smoothies and outstanding house-made desserts, offered up with warmth and helpful guidance. The restaurant occupies a former seafood market that has been transformed into a cheerful space accented with green touches. Customers enter to find a glass case filled with sweets, a clear signal to save room for dessert. For starters, quitutes are an obvious choice. The tasty baked or fried dough bites are filled with chicken, ground beef or cheese, and pao de queijo is a delicate cheese bread. Quitutes are served with two dipping sauces, a cilantro mayonnaise and a deliciously piquant red sauce suitable for many dishes on the menu. The eight- and 12-piece portions are $5.69 and $8.49 respectively. Pasteles, a type of fried empanada, are stuffed with chicken, beef, cheese or ham and cheese for $2.75 each and go well with a cup of canjiquinha, a soup of shredded chicken breast and yellow grits. The kitchen offers a special each day. On Saturday and Sunday, it’s feijoada, often called Brazil’s national dish. At Quitutes, the stew features black beans, bacon, smoked sausage, jerked beef and pork ribs served with a mound of rice and a refreshing side of shredded collard greens prepared like coleslaw. The dish, among the priciest on the menu at $13.99, hits the comfort zone like red beans and rice with an extra layer of smoky flavor. A grilled prime top sirloin, or picanha grelhada, was tender and flavorful. It is served with a mix of

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6617 W. Judge Perez Drive, Arabi, (504) 7668694; www.quitutescuisine.com

chopped tomato, onion, peppers and scallions and a chimichurri-style sauce for $13.99. Ask for the quinoa rice instead of white rice to add more flavor. On the $11.99 Brazilian plate, a bowl of savory pinto beans outshone a slightly overcooked tilapia fillet. The $8.99 “crazy” beef sandwich is a soft French bread-style loaf filled with shredded marinated beef, sliced green olives, tomatoes, lettuce and onions, held together by a wooden flamingo toothpick. The sandwich was milder than the name might suggest but enjoyable nonetheless, though the accompanying fries were soggy. Traditional desserts such as flan with a rich caramel sauce, mini-churros filled with piping hot dulce de leche and coconut-studded rice pudding were showstoppers, and all less than $4. The atmosphere at Quitutes is casual and welcoming. During a Saturday night visit, two guitarists played Brazilian music, providing a lively backdrop. Quitutes is child-friendly, offering a kids’ meal of chicken, beef or pork with rice, beans and french fries (much better on that visit) for $5.99. Quitutes serves a variety of fresh juices and smoothies. A full bar

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serves cocktails such as caipirinhas (including a passion fruit version), frozen daiquiris in wine, lime and passion fruit flavors, as well as Brazilian beers and a variety of common domestic and imported labels. At this time of year, it’s easy to be reminded of other nations with Carnival traditions, but this delightful taste of Brazil is available year round.

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Hernandez worked for 15 years in the catering and restaurant industry, including at the bar at Brennan’s. “I want a great wine,” he says. “I want something from 20 to 30 bucks, and I want it to be as wonderful as the food I’m cooking. If I don’t know about it, I want somebody to tell me about it. And you can’t get that at a grocery store.” At Vino, he and his wife Allyson plan to offer a wide selection of lesser known bottles, with many at affordable prices. “Just because [a wine is] expensive doesn’t mean you can’t get something comparable for less money,” Hernandez says. “There’s a French malbec that sells for about $25 that outdrinks anything I’ve ever had from Mendoza. You have to taste

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career in sales in Kansas City while throwing dinner parties for friends on the side, before a business trip to New Orleans set him on a new path. Diaz now runs pop-up and catering service Fowlmouth Nola (www. fowlmouthnola.com), which combines Puerto Rican flavors and Japanese-style grilling. Diaz makes dishes like chicken empanadas prepared in the style of Chinese soup dumplings and coconut grits wrapped in banana leaves and grilled. Diaz also raises money for disaster relief in Puerto Rico, including a January event at Lost Love Lounge that helped raise $2,000 for Tainas Unidas. Fowlmouth frequently pops up on Friday nights at Bar Tonique.

How did you move from sales to running a pop-up restaurant? DIAZ: I always had a passion for cooking. However, I kind of took the safe route. I went to business school and ended up being a salesman for a large multinational coffee company in Kansas City. I did well at that, but I wasn’t having fun. I came to New Orleans on a business trip and had a great time, ate wonderful food. Most importantly, I saw average people selling food in the street. I was like, “You know what? I could totally do that.” I quit my job and a week later moved to New Orleans. I started as a bartender at the Drifter Hotel. I did my first popup there, and I killed it. I would do maybe one a month, then one a week. I still do pop-ups there every year. We originally started with traditional Puerto Rican food. That was cool, but I found it limiting because a lot of context gets lost if you don’t grow up eating these foods. I also felt like I was not portraying a side of myself creatively. Though I come from Puerto Rico, I grew up in the U.S.

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I come from a military family. There are so many dishes and flavors that inform what I believe to be good. I decided to take a break from the former pop-up to do recipe testing and recalibrate, and I came back out as Fowlmouth.

How does your cooking reflect your cultural inspirations? M: I draw inspiration from a Japanese style of grilling called yakitori, grilling chicken in particular. That cooking style and Puerto Rican hospitality are both about getting everybody together and having a good time. Everything is made from scratch. I make sauces with a mortar and pestle to feed 100 people. We bake our own bread, grow our own microgreens and are growing some very specific pepper varieties for the summer season. We are also sourcing Springer Mountain Farms pasture-raised chicken, some of the best stuff you can get. Everything is cooked over charcoal. I have amassed eight or 10 grills at this point. The one I run most often is an arrosticini grill — basically an Italian-style yakitori grill. They’re far more mobile and less delicate than a typical yakitori grill, which is exactly what you need in the street.

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Luna Libre — 3600 St. Claude Ave., (504) 237-1284 — Carnitas made with pork from Shank Charcuterie and citrus from Ben & Ben Becnel farm fills a taco topped with onion and cilantro. The menu combines Tex-Mex and dishes from Louisiana and Arkansas. Reservations accepted for large parties. D Tue and Thu-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $

CBD 14 Parishes — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.14parishes.com — Jamaican-style jerk chicken is served with two sides such as plantains, jasmine rice, cabbage or rice and peas. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Eat Well — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.pythianmarket.com — Phoritto is a spinach tortilla filled with brisket, chicken or tofu, plus bean sprouts, jalapenos, onions and basil and is served with a cup of broth. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $ Edison’s Espresso and Tea Bar— Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.pythianmarket.com — An Edison’s coffee combines cold brew, espresso, caramel and milk over ice. There is a menu of toasts and pastries, Delivery available. No reservations. B and L daily. Cash not accepted. $ Fete au Fete StrEATery — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.feteaufete.com — Trash Grits features creamy stone-ground grits topped with pulled pork, poached eggs, grilled onions, green onions and Sriracha. No reservations. B and L daily, D Fri-Sat. $$ Frencheeze — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 264-3871; www.pythianmarket. com — Macaroni and cheese balls are deep fried. No reservations. L and D daily. $ Kais — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (941) 481-9599; www.pythianmarket.com — A Sunshine bowl includes salmon, corn, mango, green onions, edamame, pickled ginger, ponzu spicy mayonnaise, cilantro, masago and nori strips. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ La Cocinita — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 309-5344; www.lacochinitafoodtruck.com — La Llanera is an arepa stuffed with carne asada, guasacasa, pico de gallo, grilled queso fresco and salsa verde. Delivery available. No reservations. B, L and D daily. $ Little Fig — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.little-fig.com — A falafel platter includes hummus, roasted beet and kale salad and bread. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat. $$ Meribo Pizza — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 481-9599; www.meribopizza. com — A Meridionale pie is topped with pulled pork, chilies, ricotta, mozzarella, collard greens and red sauce. Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Willie Mae’s at the Market — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave. (504) 459-2640;

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CARROLLTON/UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOODS Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Sushi choices include new and old favorites, both raw and cooked. The South Carrollton roll includes tuna tataki, avocado and snow crab. Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — Diners will find Mediterranean cuisine featuring such favorites as shawarma prepared on a rotisserie. No reservations. L, D daily. $$ 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 — The deli counter’s changing specials include dishes such as baked catfish and red beans and rice. No reservations. L, D daily. $

FAUBOURG MARIGNY Carnaval Lounge — 2227 St. Claude Ave., (504) 265-8855; www.carnavallounge. com — The menu of Brazilian street food includes feijoada, a traditional stew of black beans and pork served over rice. No reservations. D daily. $$ Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 383-4328; www.kebabnola.com — The sandwich shop offers doner kebabs and Belgian fries. A falafel sandwich comes with pickled cucumbers, arugula, spinach, red onions, beets, 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 has a counter offering po-boys, sides such as macaroni and cheese and vegan and vegetarian dishes. Wood-oven baked pizza is available by the pie or slice. No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $

FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — The Annex is a coffee shop serving pastries, sandwiches, soups, salads and gelato. 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 offers a glimpse of what 19th century French Creole dining might have been like, with a labyrinthine

OUT TO EAT Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Creative Creole dishes include crabmeat cheesecake topped with Creole meuniere. Andouille-crusted fish is served with Crystal beurre blanc. For dessert, there’s white chocolate bread pudding. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Seafood favorites include hickory-grilled redfish, pecan-crusted catfish, alligator sausage and seafood gumbo. Barbecue oysters are flash fried, tossed in Crystal barbecue sauce and served with blue cheese dressing. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ 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. “Death by Gumbo” is an andouilleand oyster-stuffed quail with a rouxbased gumbo poured on top tableside. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www. bourbonorleans.com — Contemporary Creole dishes include barbecue shrimp, redfish courtbouillon, gumbo and catfish and shrimp dishes. Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ 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 Bienvenue — 467 Hickory Ave., Harahan, (504) 305-4792; www.bienvenueharahan. com — A Marrone sandwich features smoked prime rib, provolone, horseradish aioli and jus on Gendusa’s French bread. The menu also includes po-boys, seafood platters, pasta and more. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L daily, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.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. The menu also includes salads and sandwiches. No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-5611; www.neworleansairporthotel. com — The Landing serves Cajun and Creole dishes with many seafood options. Louisiana crab cakes are popular. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian — 910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 463-3030; www. mredsrestaurantgroup.com — A super seafood platter includes fried oysters, shrimp, catfish, a stuffed crab, french fries and salad. The menu includes seafood, Italian dishes, po-boys and more. Reservations accepted. L and D Mon-Sat. $$

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series of dining rooms. Signature dishes include oysters Rockefeller, crawfish Cardinal and baked Alaska. Reservations recommended. L, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Bourbon House serves seafood dishes including New Orleans barbecue shrimp, redfish cooked with the skin on, oysters from the raw bar and more. Large picture windows offer views of Bourbon Street. Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans. com — Brennan’s features innovative takes on Creole dishes from chef Slade Rushing as well as classics such as its signature bananas Foster. Eggs Sardou features poached eggs over crispy artichokes with Parmesan creamed spinach and choron sauce. Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — The shrimp, blue crab and avocado appetizer features chilled shrimp, crab, guacamole and spicy tomato coulis. Baked stuffed Creole redfish is served with crabmeat and green tomato crust, angel hair pasta and Creole tomato jam. Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ 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. Popular starters include the jumbo lump crabcake with aioli. Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — The Gazebo features a mix of Cajun and Creole dishes and ice cream daquiris. The New Orleans sampler rounds up jambalaya, red beans and rice and gumbo. Other options include salads, seafood po-boys and burgers. No reservations.,L, early D daily. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 3104999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Panseared jumbo shrimp top a grit cake and are served with chipotle-garlic cream sauce and tomatoes. The buffet-style gospel brunch features local and regional groups. Reservations accepted. L, D MonSat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www. killerpoboys.com — Killer Poboys offers a short and constantly changing menu of poboys. The Dark and Stormy features pork shoulder slowly braised with ginger and Old New Orleans Spiced Rum and is dressed with house-made garlic mayo and lime cabbage. No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — Dine indoors or out on seafood either fried for platters or po-boys or highlighted in dishes such as crawfish pie, crawfish etouffee or shrimp Creole. Sandwich options include muffulettas, Philly steaks on po-boy bread and gyros in pita bread. No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House — 512 Bienville St., (504) 309-4848; 821 Iberville St., (504) 265-8774; www.mredsrestaurants.com/oyster-bar — A Fish House seafood platter for two includes butterflied jumbo shrimp, Gulf oysters, Des Allemands catfish, a crab cake, onion rings and jambalaya or french fries. The menu includes raw oysters and grilled and fried seafood dishes. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — A 14-ounce grilled Niman Ranch pork chop is served with brown sugar-glazed sweet potatoes, toasted pecans and a caramelized onion reduction sauce. Garlic-crusted drum is served with brabant potatoes, crimini mushrooms, bacon, haricots verts and beurre rouge. Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$

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Blue Crab platter includes fried shrimp, oysters, fish, crab claws and either a fried stuff crab or soft-shell crab. Raw oysters and seasonal boiled seafood are available. Reservations accepted. L and D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat.-Sun. $$ Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com — This casual cafe offers gourmet coffees and a wide range of pastries and desserts baked in house, plus a menu of specialty sandwiches and salads. For breakfast, an omelet is filled with marinated mushrooms, bacon, spinach and goat cheese. 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. $

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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. Capelli D’Andrea combines house-made angel hair pasta and smoked salmon in light cream sauce. Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse — 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 8885533; www.mredsrestaurant.com/austins — Crabmeat Austin features crabmeat over lettuce, tomatoes and honey-Dijon mustard dressing. The menu also includes steaks and Creole-Italian dishes. Reservations accepted. D Mon-Sat. $$$ Dab’s Bistro — 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 581-8511; www.dabsbistro. com — Chef Duke LoCicero serves Creole and Italian favorites. Duke’s meatballs are served with marinara and ricotta. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Mon-Fri, D Tue-Sat. $$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 8882010; www.koshercajun.com — This New York-style deli specializes in sandwiches, including corned beef and pastrami. No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — Mark Twain’s serves salads, po-boys and pies like the Italian pizza with salami, tomato, artichoke, sausage and basil. No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House — 3117 21st St., Metairie, (504) 833-6310; www. mredsrestaurants.com/oyster-bar — See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ Mr. Ed’s Seafood & Italian — 1001 Live Oak St., Metairie, (504) 838-0022; www. mredsrestaurantgroup.com — See Kenner section for restaurant description. Reservations accepted. L and 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 Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 4821264; www.cafenoma.com — A pair of roasted golden beet sliders is topped with herb goat cheese, arugula and citrus marmalade on multi-grain bread. Other options include chipotle-marinated portobello sliders and flatbread pizza topped with manchego, peppers and roasted garlic. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com — The large menu at Five Happiness offers a range of dishes from wonton soup to sizzling seafood combinations served on a hot plate to sizzling Go-Ba to lo mein dishes. Delivery and banquet facilities available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — Favorites at this Mid-City restaurant include the Cajun Cuban with roasted pork, grilled ham, cheese and pickles pressed on buttered bread. The Boudreaux pizza is topped with cochon de lait, spinach, red onions, roasted garlic, scallions and olive oil. There also are salads, burgers and Italian dishes. No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 872-9975; www. mredsrestaurants.com/oyster-bar — See French Quarter section for restaurant description. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ 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. $$ Nonna Mia — 3125 Esplanade Ave., (504) 948-1717; www.nonnamianola.com — A Divine Portobello appetizer includes chicken breast, spinach in creamy red pepper sauce and crostini. The menu also includes salads, sandwiches, pasta, pizza and more. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L Fri-Mon, D daily. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Popular dishes include turtle soup finished with sherry, grilled lamb spare ribs and barbecue Gulf shrimp. Tuna two ways includes tuna tartare, seared pepper tuna, avocado and wasabi cream. Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — See Harahan/Jefferson section for restaurant description. Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola. com — This neighborhood restaurant is known for its wet-battered fried chicken. Green beans come with rice and gravy. There’s bread pudding for dessert. No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$ 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. Creole Italian pizza is topped with red sauce, spicy shrimp, Roma tomatoes, feta, mozzarella, red onions and pesto sauce. Reservations accepted for large parties. L, D, late daily. $

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. For brunch, grilled

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Cafe Normandie — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 528-1941; www. higgingshotelnola.com — A Bayou flatbread is topped with andouille, crawfish, mozzarella cheese, tomato, sweet onion jam, bell peppers, onion and celery. The menu also includes raw and char-grilled oysters, charcuterie and cheese boards and more. Reservations recommended. B, L and D daily. $$$ Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Castiron baked escargot are served with

OUT TO EAT angel hair pasta tossed with garlic-chili oil, bottarga fish roe and Parmesan. A tamarind-glazed double-cut pork chop is topped with green chili mole and served with sweet potatoes. Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Kilroy’s Bar & Lounge — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 528-1941; www.higgingshotelnola.com — A “Kilroy Was Here” burger is topped with smoked bacon, Tomme cheese, pickles and comeback sauce on a brioche bun and is served with french fries. The menu also includes sandwiches, flatbreads, salads, bar snacks and more. No reservations. D daily. $$ Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Emeril Lagasse’s small-plates restaurant offers an array of internationally inspired dishes. Sofrito-marinated turkey necks are tossed in Crystal hot sauce. Esses fettuccine is tossed with olive oil, garlic, Calabrian chilis, jumbo lump crabmeat, arugula and almonds. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Nola Caye — 898 Baronne St., (504) 3021302; www.nolacaye.com — Seared jumbo shrimp are tossed in red curry sauce and served over yellow rice. Caribbean influences cover a menu of burgers, sandwiches, tacos, seafood and more. Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Provisions Grab-n-Go Marketplace — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 528-1941; www.higgingshotelnola. com — The coffeeshop serves salads, sandwiches, pastries and more. No reservations. B, L and D daily. $ Rosie’s on the Roof — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 528-1941; www. higgingshotelnola.com — The rooftop bar’s menu includes charcuterie and cheese boards with cornichons and pickled vegetables. There also are small plates and desserts. No reservations. D daily. $$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — The French and Louisiana-inspired menu includes French onion soup and New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp. Coq au vin is boneless chicken cooked with red wine and root vegetables. Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant.com — This family-style eatery has changed little since opening in 1946. 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. $$$ Restaurant des Familles — 7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, (504) 689-7834; www. desfamilles.com — Red Fish & Friends features grilled redfish topped with alligator sauce piquant and lump crabmeat. The menu also includes oysters, gumbo, salads, seafood platters, pasta and steaks. Reservations recommended. L, D daily. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — The menu combines Old World Italian favorites and pizza. 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. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/ tavolinolounge — The menu includes thincrust pizza, salads, pasta and antipasti. Ping olives are fried Castelvetrano olives stuffed with beef and pork or Gorgonzola cheese. Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily. $$

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WEDNESDAY 12 30/90 — Andy J. Forest, 5; Big Mike & The R&B Kings, 9 BMC — Ron Hacker Blues, 5; Commodity featuring Natalie Cris, 8; Stewart Marshall & Soule, 11 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Mem Shannon, 6:30 The Bayou Bar — Peter Harris Trio, 7 Columns Hotel — Kathleen Moore, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Basher & Brungo Jowl, 9 Checkpoint Charlie — T Bone Stone & The Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6; Meschiya Lake & Tom McDermott, 8 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; Lulu & The Broadsides, 10 d.b.a. — Tin Men, 7; Walter “Wolfman” Washington & The Roadmasters, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Spider Murphy, 8

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BY JAKE CLAPP TROY “TROMBONE SHORTY” ANDREWS will have an unmistakable presence in the Krewe of Freret parade. He’ll ride a float bearing a 30-foot-long likeness of him and his trombone. After the parade, he’ll also headline the inaugural Shorty Gras, which features an entertainment bill stacked with contemporary New Orleans essentials. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue headlines the event, which features mainstay rapper Mannie Fresh; rap cabaret architect Boyfriend performing with members of The Revivalists; hip-hop-infused brass band The Soul Rebels; indie pop outfit Sweet Crude; and Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles. The bill also teases appearances by Juvenile, Big Freedia, Maggie Koerner and funky saxophonist Khris Royal. Doors for Shorty Gras open at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of New Orleans Place. Tickets are $50 general admission. The Krewe of Freret Parade starts at 3:30 p.m. www.shortygrasnola.com.

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SATURDAY 15 30/90 — Jonathan Bauer Project, 11 a.m.; Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, 2; Noah Young Band, 5; Luscious Duchess, 8; DJ Torch, 10; Deltaphonic, 11 Ace Hotel, 3 Keys — Muvelo! and Mambo Orleans, 9 BMC — Mojo Shakers, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Les Getrex ’n’ Creole Cookin’, 6; Crooked Vines, 9; Deez Jakes, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Crawdaddy T’s Cajun Zydeo Review, 11:30; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 3:30; Johnny Mastro Blues Band, 7; Sabertooth Swing, 11 The Battlefield — The Swinging Doors, Dalton Wayne and the Warmadillos, 9 The Bayou Bar — Jordan Anderson, 9 Blue Nile — Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, 7; Marigny Street Brass Band, 10; DJ Black Pearl, 1 a.m.; DJ Raj Smoove, 1 a.m. Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Eric Merchant, 6; Walter “Wolfman” Washington and Steve DeTroy, 9 PAGE 42

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30/90 — Simple Sound Retreat, 5; The Dial Up Tones, 7; Soul Project, 9; DJ Trill Skill, 10 BMC — Shawn Williams Band, 5; Kim Turk Band, 8; Al Ancar & Kingdom City, 11 Bamboula’s — Ranch Tee Motel, 3; Marty Peters & the Party Meters, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 The Bayou Bar — Joe Ashlar Trio, 7 Blue Nile — Where Yat Brass Band, 7:30; DJ T-Roy, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Spike & Dianimal, 5; Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Ivor Simpson Kennedy, 6; Quinn Sternberg Band and Matt Booth’s Palindromes, 9 Checkpoint Charlie — Kenny Claiborne, 8; Coyah, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Lulu & The Broadsides, 8 d.b.a. — Jon Cleary, 7; Little Freddie King, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Mystery Fish Rock Jam, 8 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Jake Landry & The Right Lane Bandits, 6:30 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — Soul Rebels, 11 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Chris Robinson, 8; Claire Stephens, 9 New Orleans Botanical Garden — Evan Christopher, 6 Old Point Bar — Baby Boy Bartels, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Leroy Jones, Katja Toivola and Crescent City Joymakers, 7 Rock n’ Bowl — Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, 8 Santos Bar — Olivia Jean, 9 SideBar — Brad Walker’s Trionomicon, Paul Thibodeaxu & Matt Booth, 7; Mike Doussan & Rurik Nunan, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Harper, Lee & The Dirty Rain Revelers, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Roderick Harper Quintet, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5 Tipitina’s — Here Come The Mummies, Joe Hertler & Rainbow Seekers, 9 Treme Art and Music Lounge — Hot 8 Brass Band, 8

Carnaval Lounge — Lynn Drury, 6; Shake the Baby Til the Love Comes Out, Catbamboo, Bug Lord and Roach Milk, 9 Casa Borrega — Olivya Lee, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Gypsy Stew, 4; Ivor SK, 8; Jeb Rault, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & friends, 7; Kelly Duplex, Crystal Methodist, 10 d.b.a. — Russell Welch’s Wood Floor Trio, 4; Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns, 7; 101 Runners, 11 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Lyon, 9 House of Blues — Gina Leslie, 12:30; Captain Buckles Band, 4; Jake Landry & The Right Lane Bandits, 7:30; Wallows (Hall), 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Nayo Jones Experience, 7:30; Burlesque Ballroom featuring Trixie Minx and Romy Kaye, 11 Jefferson Performing Arts Center — Atlanta Rhythm Section, 8:30 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5 Le Bon Temps Roule — Steve DeTroy, 7 Mahogany Jazz Hall — Louise Cappi, 9 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — River Gypsy Jazz, 8; John Parker, 10 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; Maid of Orleans, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — The Mattson 2, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis, Topsy Chapman & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Bag of Donuts, 9:30 Santos Bar — Metal Vamps Presents: Gorlesque, 8 SideBar — Meryl Zimmerman and Larry Scala, 7; Dayna Kurtz’ Valentines Day Massacre, Aurora Nealand, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Ken Swartz & The Palace of Sin, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Germaine Bazzle & The Larry Sieberth Trio, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat, 9 Tipitina’s — John Papa Gros, 10 Treme Art and Music Lounge — Mainline, 9 Twist of Lime — The Links, Lotus In Stereo and Dang Bruh Y, 9

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SUNDAY 16 30/90 — Truman Holland & The Back Porch Review, 2; Carolyn Broussard, 5; Chris Klein & The Boulevards, 9; Catherine De Mers, 11 BMC — Louisiana Yard Dogs, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Retrospex, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Barry Bremer Jazz Ensemble, 11 a.m.; NOLA Ragweeds, 2; Carl LeBlanc, 6:30; Ed Wills Blues4Sale, 10 Blue Nile — Johnny Mastro & Swamp Crawlers, 7; Street Legends Brass Band, 10:30 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Molly Reeves & Nahum Zdybel, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Carnaval Lounge — Pfister Sisters, 6; Gina Leslie Sundays, 9 Circle Bar — Kate Baxter, 5; Micah McKee, Friends & Blind Texas Marlin, 7; Jeremy, The Clones, Gools & Garbage Doll, 9 Columns Hotel — Chip Wilson, 11 d.b.a. — Aurora Nealand Wood Floor Trio, 4; Palmetto Bug Stompers, 6 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Coyah, 7 House of Blues — Sean Riley, 6:30; Xavier Omar (The Parish), 7; YFN Lucci, 9 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — Antoine Diel Jazz Quartet, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 9 Old Point Bar — Bob Green, 3:30; Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7

Santos Bar — DJ Unicorn Fukr, 10 SideBar — Quintron, Klaas Huebner & Justin Peake, 7 Smoothie King Center — Amour et Mardi Gras: Keith Sweat, Kem, Monica, Donell Jones and SWV, 7 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Paul Sanchez, 8 & 10 Superior Seafood — The Superior Jazz Trio, 11:30 Three Muses — Raphael Et Pascal, 5; The Clementines, 8

MONDAY 17 30/90 — Dapper Dandies, 5; New Orleans Super Jam, 9 BMC — Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & The Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Getrex ’n’ Creole Cooking, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Sleazeball Orchestra, 6 Chickie Wah Wah — Alex Pianovich and Tom Marin, 6; Meschyia Lake Trio, 8 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7; CHUDnday — Mardi Gras Massacre, 8 Columns Hotel — David Doucet, 8 d.b.a. — John Boutte, 7; Soul Brass Band, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Matt & Eryn O’Ree, 5 House of Blues — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 6:30 The Jazz Playhouse — Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 8 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Christine Brigand, 8; Good Morning Midnight, 9;Ashley Beach & Her Odd Ditties, 10 One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Swing Night & DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — Nick Benoit & Friends, 7; Benjamin Matlack, Nick Benoit and Charles Pagano, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Lundi Karaoke Tiki Party & Sunshine Edae, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Jambalaya Jam featuring Joshua Benitez Band, 8 Three Muses — Monty Banks, 5

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock. www.albinas.org. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Music at Midday. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St. — Pianist Jasmin Arakawa performs. Noon. Wednesday. Songs from a Wine Stained Notebook. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Bremner Fletcher Duthie sings songs about booze and bars . www.bremnersings.com. 6 p.m. Sunday.

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Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair. Tulane Lavin-Bernick Center, 29 McAlister Drive — The three-day competition features viewing of projects from students in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes and includes an award and scholarship presentation. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. www.gnosef.org. King Cake Exchange Party. Tabara & Borne Law Firm, 3 Courthouse Square, Chalmette — The Women’s Professional Network of the St. Bernard Chamber holds a networking and cake tasting event; attendees should bring a king cake. 5:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY 12 “Climate Change — One Man’s Perspective.” St. Tammany Parish Library, 82393 Railroad Ave., Folsom — Master gardener and retired pediatrician Jerry Ballanco discusses climate change. www.sttammanylibrary.org. Free admission. 1 p.m. Greater New Orleans Science and Engineering Fair. Tulane Lavin-Bernick Center, 29 McAlister Drive — The competition features viewing of projects from students in Orleans, Jefferson, St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes and includes an award and scholarship presentation. 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. www.gnosef.org. 3:30 p.m. Horses, Hops and Cops. NOPD Horse Stables, 1021 Harrison Ave. — The fundraiser

for the NOPD Mounted Unit includes tours of the stables, equestrian soccer, photo opportunities, entertainment, food, beverages, kids’ activities, crafts and a chance to meet the Budweiser Clydesdales. www. louisianahospitalityfoundation.org. 5 p.m. In the SoFAB Kitchen. Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1609 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — Sara Levasseur of Jamboree Jams discusses canning and marmalade-making as well as Victoria sponge baking with blood orange marmalade. www.natfab.org. Tickets $105. 4 p.m. Parade Route Cocktails and Fried Chicken. Kitchen in the Garden, New Orleans Botanical Garden — Evan Wolf of Company Burger shares recipes for two drinks, and there’s fried chicken and a cocktail syrup to take home. www. neworleanscitypark.com. Tickets $40. 6 p.m. Taste America Gala Dinner. The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, 921 Canal St. — The James Beard Foundation event features chef Nina Compton of Compere Lapin and other local and national chefs preparing food for a reception, seated dinner and dessert reception. www.jbftasteamerica. org. Tickets $280-$500. 6 p.m.

THURSDAY 13 Sirens of Salvage. Music Box Village, 4557 N Rampart St. — New Orleans Airlift’s Carnival ball features Big Freedia, a special art installation, collection of items for a memory altar and more. www.musicboxvillage. com. Tickets $24-$70. 7 p.m. Taste America Raising The Bar Reception. New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute, 725 Howard Ave. — The James Beard Foundation benefit features drinks and light bites by local bartenders and chefs. Tickets $75. 6 p.m.

FRIDAY 14 Audubon Supper Club Valentine’s Day dinner. Audubon Tea Room, 6500 Magazine St. — There’s dinner and entertainment celebrating Audubon Zoo’s Caribbean flamingos. www.auduboninstitute. org. Tickets $125-$135. 7 p.m. Behind the Lines Tour. — The four-hour program features behind-the-scenes experiences, including viewing rarely seen artifacts with a museum historian and a curator’s luncheon. www.nationalww2museum.org. Tickets $299. 9 a.m. The Boat Show. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner — A three-day exposition features boat dealers, accessories, a kids’ zone and more. Also Saturday and Sunday. www.boatshowneworleans. com. Admission $5-$10. 1 p.m. Family Gras. Clearview Center, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie — There’s three days of live music and parade viewing at the end of the Metairie parade route. Entertainers include Beach Boy Brian Wilson, the Marshal Tucker Band, Irma Thomas, The Imagination Movers and others, as well as an art market, kids’ activites, a 5K race and food and drink vendors. Also Saturday and Sunday. www.visitjeffersonparish.com.

GOING OUT PREVIEW OwO: A Deep Net BY WILL COVIELLO THE INTERNET IS A WONDERFUL PLACE — or a hellscape, depending on what you’re looking for. The Web hasn’t just connected us to far off cultures, it has created culture, with its own canon, myths, fetishes and lanP R OV I D E D B Y K RE W E O F VA P O R WAV E guages, where memes are high literature. With its first OwO: A Deep Net Symposium, New Orleans’ Virtual Krewe of Vaporwave wants to explore some of the more hidden, curious corners of internet culture. The NSFW event is part mini-convention, part performance event. Vendors in booths will demonstrate distinct cultural trends like mukbang, a livestream of someone eating while talking with the viewers; unboxing videos; and foot cams, which is exactly what it sounds like. There will be a hikikomori (a Japanese term similar to shut-in) and a large sculpture made out of Jell-O. Some of the kinkier aspects include gamer girl bathwater for sale and a burusera vending machine selling worn panties and socks. New Orleans pop-punk band Kawaii AF will perform along with DJs Oblivia, Nekostradamus, Maison Blanche and Corbo and Jillesque of Los Angeles collective Chewing Foil. Drag performer Eureeka Starfish will host, and queer artist and dancer Dangerous Rose will appear. The symposium is a “fursuit forward” event, Krewe of Vaporwave says, so furries are welcome. Costumes and cosplay are encouraged. Food truck Taco Cat will become Otaku Cat for the event. The Krewe of Vaporwave’s virtual Mardi Gras parade is Tuesday, Feb. 18. The symposium is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, at the Art Garage (2231 St. Claude Ave., 504-717-0750; www.artgarage.events). Tickets are $20 through www. eventbrite.com. For more information and some teaser videos, visit www.facebook. com/kreweofvaporwave.

Doors open at 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday. Kanaval Ball. Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St. — The Krewe du Kanaval presents a costume ball featuring Arcade Fire, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Michael Brun, Jillionaire and more. www.kanaval.org. Tickets $85-$120. 7 p.m.

SATURDAY 15 Carnival Costume Bazaar. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — The Threadhead Cultural Foundation showcase features work by local costume designers, milliners and mask makers. 11 a.m. Saturday. Growing Gardeners. Botanical Garden, City Park — Garden crafts are the theme for the horticultural outing for kids ages 6 to 9. www.neworleanscitypark.com. Tickets $14-$17. 10 a.m. Saturday. Outdoor Cooking. Bayou Segnette State Park, 7777 Westbank Expressway, Westwego — Wego Cookers, part of Louisiana Dutch Oven Society, holds an outdoor culinary event at Pavilion 3; donations accepted. Call (504) 756-1853 for information. 9 a.m. Saturday. Rose Propagation. Botanical Garden, Robert B. Haspel Garden Stage, City Park — The course covers choosing the right rose and making the proper cuts. www. neworleanscitypark.com. Tickets $15. 10:30 a.m. Saturday.

SUNDAY 16 Krewe of Barkus. French Quarter, — “Bark to the Future: Barkus Returns to the ‘80s” is the theme of the canine Carnival procession along a 15-block route through the historic district. There’s a party in Louis Armstrong Park beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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BOOKS Alexandra Kennon. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1601 Westbank Expressway, Harvey — The author discusses her book “Classic Restaurants of New Orleans.” www.barnesandnoble.com. Noon Saturday. Brad Richard. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave. — The poet reads from “Parasite Kingdom.” nolalibrary.org. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Cheryl Gerber. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — The author and photographer discusses “Cherchez la Femme — New Orleans Women” at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Also at East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie at 7 p.m. Thursday. www.jplibrary.net. Larkin and Shirley Weber. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3414 Highway 190, Suite 10, Mandeville — The authors discuss “To Make a Difference You Have to Be Different and Just What the Doctor Ordered.” www. barnesandnoble.com. Noon Saturday. Sybil Haydel Morial. New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. — The political activist discusses her memoir “Witness to Change: From Jim Crow to Political Empowerment.” www.friendsofthecabildo.org. 6 p.m. Thursday.

SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive — New Orleans Pelicans play the Portland Trail Blazers at 7 p.m. Tuesday and the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7 p.m. Thursday. www.nba. com/pelicans. Tickets $35-$280. PAGE 46

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“Downhill” (R) — A married couple (played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell) reevalutes their lives and relationship after escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Eat Brains Love” — A high-school teen and his crush turn into zombies and devour their senior class in this romantic comedy/ horror film. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge. “Fantasy Island” (PG-13) — Maggie Q and Lucy Hale star in this horror adaptation of the popular 1970s show about a magical island resort. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Photograph” (PG-13) — LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae star in this romantic drama about a series of intertwining love stories set in the past and present. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Sonic the Hedgehog” (PG) — A smalltown police officer helps a small, blue, fast hedgehog defeat an evil genuis (played by Jim Carrey) in this family-friendly adventure based on the popular SEGA video game. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

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“1917” (R) — British soldiers in World War I must deliver a message deep in enemy territory in director Sam Mendes’ action thriller. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore. “2020 Oscar Nominated Shorts” — Academy Award-nominated live action and animated shorts are screened. Prytania Theatre. “Advocate” — Directors Philippe Bellaiche and Rachel Leah Jones profile Jewish, Israeli lawyer Lea Tsemel, who defends any client needing representation, including Palestinians, feminists, militants and others. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge. “Bad Boys for Life” (R) — Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as Miami detectives who reunite for one last ride. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore. “Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn” (R) — Margot Robbie returns as the anti-hero who joins others to save a young girl

from a crime lord. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Bombshell” (R) — A group of women take on Fox News head Roger Ailes and the toxic atmosphere of Fox News in this biographical drama from director Jay Roach. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Cane River” — A former football player returns to small-town Louisiana and strikes up a relationship with a woman, despite the disapproval of her family. Broad Theater. “Color Out of Space” — A town is struck by a meteorite in this sci-fi flick starring Nicolas Cage, based on the short story by H.P. Lovecraft. Broad Theater. “Dolittle” (PG) — Robert Downey Jr. stars as the physician who discovers he can talk to animals. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore. “Earth Flight 3D” — Cate Blanchett narrates this documentary about a flock of birds’ flight across the world. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “Ford v Ferrari” (PG-13) — Matt Damon and Christian Bale star in this biographical drama about a car designer and driver who join forces to build a revolutionary race car for Ford. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16. “Frozen II” (PG) — Elsa travels to an enchanted land to find the origins of her powers in this sequel to the 2013 animated hit. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell. “The Gentlemen” (R) — Guy Ritchie writes and directs this action movie about a British drug lord trying to sell off his empire to Oklahoma billionaires, starring Matthew McConaughey and Charlie Hunnam. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore. “Gretel & Hansel” (PG-13) — A young girl leads her little brother into the woods and stumbles upon a nexus of evil in this horror-tinged adaptation of the fairy tale. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore. “Hidden Pacific” — This 3-D presentation profiles some of the Pacific Ocean’s most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “Hurricane on the Bayou” — Meryl Streep narrates the documentary focusing on areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “Jojo Rabbit” (PG-13) — In this satire from writer-director Taika Waititi, a young boy in Adolf Hitler’s army finds out his mother is hiding a Jewish girl in their home. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Jumanji — The Next Level” (PG-13) — Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan return in this sequel about teenagers sucked into a magical but dangerous video game. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC West-

GOING OUT SPECIAL SHOWINGS “Abbott & Costello Go to Mars” — The comedy duo mistakenly lands in New Orleans after launching a rocket intended to land on Mars. At 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre. “Casablanca” (PG) — Humphrey Bogart stars as a cynical American expatriate who struggles with the decision to help his former lover escape French-controlled Morocco. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre. “Gay Chorus Deep South” (PG-13) — The San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus tours the American South in response to a wave of anti-LGBTQ laws in this documentary. At 7:15 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at Chalmette Movies. “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” (PG-13) — The adventuring professor (Harrison Ford) searches for the Holy Grail and his father (Sean Connery) in this, the third action film in the Steven Spielberg-directed franchise. At 1 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday at Movie Tavern Northshore. “Love Story” (PG) — Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal star in this romantic drama from director Arthur Hiller. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Met Live — Porgy & Bess” — Eric Owens and Angel Blue star in director James Robinson’s production of the Gershwins’ modern drama. At 12:55 p.m. Saturday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Patterns of Evidence — The Red Sea Miracle, Part 1” — This faith-based documentary examines evidence of one of the greatest miracles from the Bible. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Pocahontas” (G) — The daughter of an Algonquin chief shares a relationship with an English soldier in this 1995 animated drama from Disney. Friday through Sunday at Movie Tavern Northshore. “Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (R) — A female artist must paint a wedding portrait of a young woman in this romantic drama. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20; 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Broad Theater. “Sixteen Candles” (PG) — A girl’s 16th birthday becomes anything but special in this 1984 romantic comedy from writer-director John Hughes. At 7:30 p.m. Friday at Broad Theater. “Titanic” (PG-13) — Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet play unlikely lovers who meet aboard the ill-fated ship. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore. “Valentine’s Day (2010)” (PG-13) — Couples and singles in Los Angeles make-up and break-up on the romantic holiday in this ensemble drama starring Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx and Anne Hathaway. At 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

ON STAGE “And the Ball and All.” Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner — Ricky Graham leads an almost all-male cast in a 25th anniversary production of this Carnival fable about the Krewe of Terpsichore. www.rivertown-

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theaters.com. Tickets $33. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, Monday; 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday. “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St. — A boy wins a tour of the eccentric Willy Wonka’s candy factory in the Broadway musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story. www.saengernola.com. Tickets $30$105. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. “Love Letters.”. Loyola University New Orleans, Lower Depths Theater, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Nell Nolan and Dennis Woltering star in this duet of two life-long friends who reveal themselves through a series of correspondence. Proceeds to benefit Loyola’s Theatre Arts and Dance Department. www.comm.loyno.edu Tickets $20. 7:30 p.m. Friday. “The Uninvited.” Gallier House Museum, 1132 Royal St. — Goat in the Road Productions stages immersive play about 1874 incident at the house that involves a mob, an uninvited guest and the race and class divisions of Gallier’s household. www.hgghh.org. Tickets $35. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

AUDITIONS “Godspell.” River Region Performing Arts & Cultural Center, 15146 River Road, Norco — River Region Drama Guild holds open auditions for ages 8 and up for contemporary retelling of Biblical parables and the final days of Jesus’s life. Performances are April 2-5. Applicants should prepare a song from the show. Email rrdginc@gmail.com. 9 a.m. Saturday.

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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. 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 Fuck Yeah. Dragon’s Den, 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 touring comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Frederick RedBean Plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy in the Kennel. The Ugly Dog Saloon, 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd. — A stand-up comedy show features a variety of performers. Free admission. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Night in New Orleans. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — The New Movement comics perform. 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Comic Strip. Carnaval Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave. — Chris Lane hosts the stand-up comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den, 435 Esplanade Ave. — Ted Orphan and Geof-

frey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursday. Greetings, From Queer Mountain. The Allways Lounge, 2240 St. Claude Ave.— The storytelling show features LGBT speakers. Tickets $8. 7:30 p.m. Friday. Haeg and Butts Presents. Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St. — The weekly stand-up, 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. Joy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Geneva Joy hosts Bing-Oh! 6 p.m. Tuesday. 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. Rip-Off Show. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Comedians compete in a live pop-culture game show hosted by Geoffrey Gauchet. 8 p.m. Saturday. St. Claude Comedy Hour. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — Clark Taylor hosts a stand-up show. 9:30 p.m. Friday. 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. Stand Up or Shut Up. Igor’s Buddha Belly Burger Bar, 4437 Magazine St. — Garrett Cousino hosts a weekly open-mic show. Signup at 10 p.m., show at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Sunday Night Social Club. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A different show each week features local talent from The New Movement. 7 p.m. Sunday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St. — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday Night Special. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A rotating comedy showcase features innovative stand-up, sketch and improv comedy shows. 8 p.m. Thursday. Voix de Ville. Santos Bar, 1135 Decatur St. — Jon Lockin hosts a weekly comedy variety show complete with musical guests, burlesque, drag and stand-up comedy. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Wheel of Improv. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A blend of TV show formats are jammed together. 8 p.m. Saturday.

ART HAPPENINGS Artist discussion. Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-Op, 912 N. Peters St. — Stefano Velaska shares insights about his work in “Reconstructing Katrina: Turning Tragedy into Beauty,” featuring original jewel-

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MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — “Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires” includes collages, montages, painting, film and photography exploring images of black women in art, through June 14. “Meg Turner: Here and Now” is a photography show exploring gender identity and sexuality, through April 12. www.cacno.org. Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St. — “Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change,” features artifacts and stories about amateur and professional sports in New Orleans since the Civil War, through March 8; “Enigmatic Steam: Industrial Landscapes of the Lower Mississippi River” features Richard Sexton’s photos of industry along the river, through April 5. www.hnoc.org. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — “Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans” explores more than 50 years of gay Carnival culture. “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. All shows are ongoing. www.louisianastatemuseum.org. Music Box Village Open Hours, 4557 N. Rampart St.; www.musicboxvillage. com — The sculpture garden of musical architecture provides is open and musician docents activate the village at 3:30 p.m. www.musicboxvillage.com. Tickets $5-$12. Noon. Saturday and Sunday. New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. — “The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home” celebrates the life and legacy of the entertainer, through May. www.nolajazzmuseum.org. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park — Site-specific immersive installation “Regina Agu: Passage,” runs through Monday; “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” features five 20th-century quilts made by the women from Alabama, through March 15; “An Ideal Unity: The Bauhaus and Beyond,” about the noted school of design, through March 8; “Tina Freeman: Lamentations” features photos of wetlands and glaciers, through March 8, and more. Ogden Museum of Southern Art , 925 Camp St. — “Memory is a Strange Bell: the Art of William Christenberry” includes paintings, sculpture, found-object assemblage and photography, through March 1. www.ogdenmuseum.org.

FARMERS MARKETS Covington Farmers Market. Covington Trailhead, 419 N. Hampshire St., Covington~ — The Northshore market features local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, plants and music. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. Crescent City Farmers Market. — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at locations citywide, including Tulane University Square (200 Broadway St.) 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday; Ochsner Rehabilitation Hospital (2614 Jefferson Highway) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; Bywater at Rusty Rainbow (Chartres and Piety streets) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday; the American Can Apartments (3700 Orleans Ave.) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; Bucktown Harbor (325 Hammond Highway) 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday; and in the CBD (750 Carondelet St.) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday. French Market. Corner of Gov. Nicholls Street and French Market Place — The historic French Quarter market offers local produce, seafood, herbs, baked goods, coffee and prepared foods. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. German Coast Farmers Market. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market offers fresh produce, prepared foods, flowers and plants at two locations: Ormond Plantation (13786 River Road, Destrehan) 8 a.m. to noon Saturday; and Luling market (1313 Paul Maillard Road) 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday. www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org. Gretna Farmers Market. Huey P. Long Avenue between Third and Fourth Streets, Gretna — The weekly rain-orshine market has more than 25 vendors offering fruits, vegetables, meats, prepared foods, baked goods, honey and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Lafitte Street Station Market. Lafitte Street Station, 698 Lafitte St., Mandeville~ — The Northshore market offers local produce, meat, seafood, breads, prepared foods, wines, health and beauty products and more. 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. ReFresh Project Community Garden Farmers Market. ReFresh Project, 300 N. Broad St. — The weekly market offers local produce, homemade kimchi, cocoa-fruit leather, pesto and salad dressing. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Sankofa Mobile Market. Lower 9th Ward Community Center, 5234 N. Claiborne Ave. — The Sankofa market truck offers seasonal produce from the Sankofa Garden. 11 a.m. to noon Tuesday. The truck also stops at 6322 St. Claude Ave. 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Vietnamese Farmers Market. 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd. — Fresh produce, baked goods and live poultry are available at this early morning market. 5 a.m. Saturday.

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