Razzoo / 504-522-5100 Karaoke. Live bands. Late-night dance club. Three-for-one from open to 9pm daily. Large-screen projector TV for big events. VIP areas. Private parties for up to 400 people. Razzoo: Bourbon Street’s No. 1 place to party. – French Quarter razzoo.com / 511 Bourbon St., NO 70130 Saenger Theatre saengernola.com / 1111 Canal St., NO Audubon Tea Room Rick’s Cabaret International 70112 / 504-525-1052 Built in 1927 and newly renovated in 2013, the Saenger Theatre reflects a 15th century Italian courtyard with a starlit ceiling, meticulously hand-painted features, state-of-the-art technologies and updated first-class amenities. – Central Business District iknowrick.com / 315 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-524-4222 – French Quarter Southern Rep Theatre Magazine St., NO 70118 / 504-212-5301 A magnificent ballroom — hardwood floors, silk drapes, covered veranda, lush private gardens. Ample free parking and private entrance to and from the Audubon Zoo. State-of-the-art kitchen (featured on Bravo’s Top Chef), superior in-house culinary and service staff. Local to gourmet cuisine. – Garden District/Uptown auduboninstitute.org/events / 6500 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro snugjazz.com / 626 Frenchmen St., NO 70116 / 504-949-0696 New Orleans’ premier jazz club: Ellis Marsalis, Charmaine Neville and more. Sets at 8 and 10pm (see website for additional show times). Classic Creole cuisine. Call for ticket sales and/or dinner reservations. – Marigny/Bywater southernrep.com / 900 Camp St., NO 70130 / 504-522-6545 As New Orleans’ only year-round professional theatre, Southern Rep offers world premiere new plays and the best of Broadway and off-Broadway that reflect the diversity of the city we call home. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Avenue Gallery LLC mardigrasneworleans.com/avenue-gallery.html / 840 St. Charles Ave., NO Tulane University -School of Liberal Arts 70130 / 504-736-4526 A unique venue on the Mardi Gras parade route. Full-service food and beverage to accommodate all size groups, with great attention to detail. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Tropical Isle 721 Bourbon St., NO 70116 / 504-529-4109, 800-475-3649 Featuring the world-famous Hand Grenade, New Orleans’ most powerful drink. Two locations: 738 Toulouse and 721 Bourbon, where the second floor is the balcony view Parrot’s Perch Lounge. Great Caribbean-style Parrot Head live music. – French Quarter tulane.edu/liberal-arts / 102 Newcomb Bayou Barn Hall, Tulane University, NO 70118 / 504-865-5000 Presents numerous concerts, theatrical productions, speakers and literary events throughout the year which are open to the community. Home to the Summer Lyric Theatre, the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival and their summer education programs for youth. – Garden District/Uptown bayoubarn.com / 7145 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 70072 / 504-689-2663, 800-TO-BAYOU Unique event venue. Rustic barn on the bayou. Large enclosed pavilion, stage and dance hall. Expansive outdoor gardens and party area. Perfect space for weddings, corporate events, parties, seated dinners, or other events. The venue provides in-house catering and full bar. – Westbank neworleansbot.com / 316 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-262-0412 A beautiful historical building in the CBD with a private courtyard. Outdoor capacity of 300, indoor capacity of 450. Original chalkboards from the coffee trade of the early 1900s that you can write or draw on. – Central Business District OPERA New Orleans Opera Association neworleansopera.org / 616 Girod St., Suite 200, NO 70130 / 504-529-2278, 800-881-4459 America’s first city of opera. The New Orleans Opera produces and presents a full season of grand opera. Join us as we help to create a bright future for our city and our cultural arts. – Central Business District SPORTS BARS The Rampart Room walk-ons.com / 1009 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-218-8336 Host a party above the No. 1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN, The Rampart Room/Walk-On’s Upper Deck is the perfect place for a corporate or private event before, during or after the game. Study and billiards room available. – Central Business District Board of Trade Bourbon Street Balcony bourbonstreetbalcony.com / 232 Bourbon PERFORMANCE THEATRES Jefferson Performing Arts Society 70001 / 504-885-2000, 877-884-JPAS An award-winning nonprofit arts organization dedicated to supporting, producing and promoting the performing arts in the Gulf South since 1978. JPAS manages theatre venues located in Jefferson and Orleans showcasing musicals, operas, comedies, dramas and more. – Jefferson Parish SYMPHONY Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra lpomusic.com / 1010 Common St., Suite 2120, NO 70112 / 504-523-6530 The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra offers a full 36-week season with more than 100 performances, including classics, light classics, specials, education, family, park and outreach concerts in New Orleans and across a multi-parish area. – Central Business District jpas.org / 1118 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie St., NO 70130 / 504-586-0419 Located in the heart of the French Quarter, close to hotels and convention center. Private facility, large balcony overlooking Bourbon Street with spacious party room. Catering available for 30 to 130. Mardi Gras packages also available. – French Quarter Bourbon Vieux bourbonvieux.com / 501-B Bourbon St., Le Petit Theatre lepetittheatre.com / 616 St. Peter St., NO VENUES AIA New Orleans Center For Design aianeworleans.org / 1000 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-525-8320 Offers architectural tours and many public programs. Available for special event, corporate and Mardi Gras rentals. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 70116 / 504-522-2081 One of the country’s oldest operating professional, nonprofit theatres. Over 10,000 patrons visit Le Petit for plays and musicals presented in our Main Stage series, featuring both classic and contemporary works. – French Quarter NO 70130 / 504-586-1155, 888-855-8438 In the heart of the French Quarter — Bourbon Street’s largest balcony. The perfect venue for your special occasion, accommodating groups of 500 reception-style or up to 750 when combined with our restaurant. – French Quarter Calcasieu, Private Dining by Chef Donald Link calcasieurooms.com / 930 Tchoupitoulas Marigny Opera House marignyoperahouse.org / 725 St. Ferdinand St., NO 70117 / 504-948-9998 A nonprofit performing arts center housed in a landmark 1853 church, presenting a full season of classical music, opera, theatre and jazz. Home of the Marigny Opera Ballet. Occasionally available for event rentals. – Marigny/Bywater Apres Lounge apresnola.com / 608 Fulton St., NO 70130 / 504-610-2480 A beautiful upscale venue that creates an elegant, exotic atmosphere with a mix of New Orleans architecture. We have the perfect location for conventions and are able to host parties/events for 50 to 400 attendees. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District St., NO 70130 / 504-588-2188 Chef Donald Link’s event venue to complement his Warehouse District restaurants (Peche, Herbsaint and Cochon). Three private dining rooms combine a warehouse feel with modern design while showcasing contemporary Louisiana cuisine, great wines and excellent service. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District The Cannery cannerynola.com / 3803 Toulouse St., NO 70119 / 504-486-8352 Ideal for events and meetings of all sizes. Equipped with high tech lighting, A/V systems, in-house catering, secured parking and Wi-Fi hotspot. – Mid-City 68 NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
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