NIGHTLIFE Southern Rep Theatre southernrep.com / 2541 Bayou Rd., NO 70119 / 504-522-6545 An award-winning regional theatre on historic Bayou Road, offering bold world premieres plus music, comedy, cabaret and a full schedule of entertainment on their Lagniappe Stage . Their Sanctuary Bar is also open one hour before every event . — Mid-City Board of Trade neworleansbot.com / 316 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-262-0412 A beautiful historic 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 Calcasieu, Private Dining by Chef Donald Link calcasieurooms.com / 930 Tchoupitoulas St., NO 70130 / 504-588-2188 Chef Donald Link’s event venue to complement his Warehouse District restaurants (Peche, Herbsaint, 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 SPORTS BARS Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar walk-ons.com / 1009 Poydras St., NO 70112 / 504-309-6530 Named the No . 1 sports bar in America by ESPN, Walk-On’s is the perfect place to grab a bite or a beer, bring the family for dinner, party with friends or head before, during or after the game . — Central Business District Bourbon Vieux bourbonvieux.com / 501-B Bourbon St., 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 VENUES AIA New Orleans Center For Architecture + Design aianeworleans.org / 1000 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-525-8320 Modern open venue available for special events, corporate meetings and seasonal event rentals . Also offers architectural tours and many public programs on architecture and design . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Audubon Tea Room audubonnatureinstitute.org/ privateevents / 6500 Magazine St., NO 70118 / 504-212-5301 A magnificent ballroom with hardwood floors, custom 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 Avenue Gallery LLC mardigrasneworleans.com/avenue-gallery.html / 840 St. Charles Ave., NO 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 Bamboula’s bamboulasnola.com / 516 Frenchmen St., NO 70116 / 504-944-8461 Live Music in the Faubourg Marigny entertainment corridor with a full bar and menu . Can accommodate large and small groups with a large banquet/ meeting hall . Complete with sound system, stage, table seating dining or high-top configuration, catering, bar and state-of-the-art lighting . — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Bayou Barn bayoubarn.com / 7145 Barataria Blvd., Marrero 70072 / 504-689-2663, 800-TO-BAYOU Unique 8,400 square feet vintage barn 20 minutes from the French Quarter . Perfect private event, wedding or party space . In-house catering, full bar, stage and gardens . Vintage memorabilia, Cajun artisans, live alligators and transportation . — Westbank Visit NewOrleans.com for more information on these businesses and their current post-Covid19 status. 63