NIGHTLIFE il Mercato ilmercatoevents.com / 1911 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-827-2400 Located in an historic building in the Lower Garden District, il Mercato is perfect for weddings, corporate events, and fundraisers . Catering provided by Joel Catering & Special Events . Comfortably serves 100 to 450 guests . — Garden District/Uptown La Maison du Lac, LLC youreventonthelake.com / 7412 Lakeshore Dr., NO 70124 / 504-309-0700 Offers “Romance on the Lake” in a unique, modern setting overlooking Lake Pontchartrain . Indoor and outdoor accommodations for up to 300 guests . Perfect for a destination wedding, birthday parties, seafood boil, corporate events and yacht charter . Call 504-309-0700 . — Lakeview/Lakefront Mid City Lanes Rock ‘n’ Bowl rocknbowl.com / 3016 S. Carrollton Ave., NO 70118 / 504-861-1700 Local New Orleans landmark . Louisiana’s best local acts play here; zydeco, blues, Cajun and variety dance bands . Combined with bowling and food -a fun atmosphere for all . Open to the public Monday -Saturday . Bowling reservations recommended . — Mid-City The Jaxson thejaxson.com / 620 Decatur St., Suite 2B, NO 70130 / 504-571-6333 New Orleans’ most exciting French Quarter venue is a short “second line” from St . Louis Cathedral . We have it all: magnificent venue, breathtaking views, unparalleled cuisine and truly amazing personal service . — French Quarter Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop lafittesblacksmithshop.com / 941 Bourbon St., NO 70116 / 504-598-4583 The ghost of Jean Lafitte is said to wander the “oldest bar in the U .S .” This French Colonial cottage/courtyard (circa 1772) is a piano bar . Steeped rich in history . In its youth, served as a hideaway for pirates . — French Quarter Mother’s Restaurant/ Mother’s Next Door mothersrestaurant.net / 401 Poydras St., NO 70130 / 504-523-2917 Located in the CBD . Private party room . Classic New Orleans home cooking . Real New Orleans ambiance . Private group functions . 50 to 300 people . Gumbo, seafood, jambalaya, debris, étouffée, bread pudding . A local favorite . Offsite catering too . — Central Business District Jimmy Club Art Lounge hknola.com/jimmy-club / 3741 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 70121 / 504-444-4113 A full bar, artistic and stylish private event space and music venue for meetings, holiday parties, small gatherings, rehearsal dinners and more . Full catering and live music available . Check our website for calendar of events . — Jefferson Parish Latrobe’s on Royal, LLC latrobesonroyal.com / 403 Royal St., NO 70130 / 504-299-0601 One of New Orleans’ most architecturally significant buildings, located in the heart of the French Quarter . Latrobe’s can accommodate a wide variety of events . The building’s versatile floor plan makes large or small functions feel extraordinary . — French Quarter My Bar @ 635 mybar635.com / 635 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-598-4583 Live music club (indigenous New Orleans) is available for private events . Housed in a historical building (circa 1834) with French doors, mahogany bars, original fireplaces, quaint courtyard and one of Bourbon Street’s largest balconies . — French Quarter Jon Vaccari House neworleanshomerental.com / 1912 St. Charles Ave., NO 70130 / 504-214-2659 The Jon Vaccari House, located on St . Charles Avenue, provides an elegant and sophisticated space for your corporate meeting, dinner or cocktail party, overnight accommodations, or simply as a backdrop for your bridal photos . — Garden District/Uptown Le Musee de fpc lemuseedefpc.com / 2336 Esplanade Ave., NO 70119 / 504-323-5074 This historical house museum is dedicated to the legacy of free people of color . With parlors, courtyard, and decorative arts this venue is the perfect backdrop for any special event . Open to the public by appointment only . — Esplanade Ridge Mystere Mansion -The Mortuary Haunted Mansion partyvenuesneworleans.com / 4800 Canal St., NO 70119 / 504-483-2350 Give your guests an experience they’ll never forget at the historic Mystère Mansion . Special event venue for any occasion including weddings and themed parties . For team building, try one of our five differently themes 60 Minute Escape Rooms . — Mid-City Joy Theater thejoytheater.com / 1200 Canal St., NO 70112 / 504-528-9569 Landmark Canal Street theater restored to its Art Deco grandeur . One block to French Quarter . State-of-the-art 10,000 square foot multi-purpose venue . Capacity of 1,200 . Available for receptions, meetings, screenings, concerts and lectures . — Central Business District Mahalia Jackson Theater mahaliajacksontheater.com / 1419 Basin St., NO 70116 / 504-525-1052 The self-sustaining home of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, New Orleans Ballet Association, and the New Orleans Opera Association, along with a wide variety of performing arts attractions . — Tremé The National WWII Museum nationalww2museum.org / 945 Magazine St., NO 70130 / 504-528-1944, 877-813-3329 Make your event a historic occasion at The National WWII Museum . Choose from a wide variety of venues designed to accommodate meetings, luncheons, wedding receptions, corporate and holiday parties, and seated dinners of all sizes . Contact our event specialist at 504-528-1944 x 236 or visit nationalww2museum .org/ rentals for more information . — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Kingsley House kingsleyhouse.org / 1600 Constance St., NO 70130 / 504-523-6221 A historic landmark since 1896, Kingsley House has indoor/outdoor spaces great for parties, weddings, fundraisers, etc . Whether an intimate gathering or a large corporate event or convention, Kingsley House can accommodate with its 19th century charm . — Garden District/Uptown Maison Bourbon Jazz Club maisonbourbon.com / 641 Bourbon St., NO 70130 / 504-598-4583 One of Bourbon Street’s oldest live jazz clubs is available for private events . Historical building (c .1799) with French doors wrapping Bourbon and St . Peter . Mahogany bar, quaint courtyard and one of Bourbon’s largest balconies . — French Quarter Naydja’s She Shed & Gallery 1601 Ursulines Ave., NO 70116 / 504-975-3514 — Tremé Kingsway ihhotel.com / 544 Esplanade Ave., NO 70130 / 504-553-9550 Located in the French Quarter, Kingsway is a legendary 12,000 square foot private residence . This iconic Italianate building is nationally recognized with features in the New York Times, Robb Report and Louisiana Homes and Gardens and many other publications http://kingswaystudio .com/ news . — French Quarter Marche marcheneworleans.com / 914 N. Peters St., NO 70116 / 504-586-1155 New Orleans’ newest venue and has sweeping views of the majestic Mississippi River, the charming French Quarter, and the downtown New Orleans skyline . — French Quarter The New Movement tnmcomedy.com / 2706 St. Claude Ave., NO 70117 / 504-302-8264 A critically-acclaimed theater and New Orleans’ only full-time comedy venue, featuring weekly shows (from local and touring comedians) as well as personal, corporate, and youth improv classes . — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Messina’s at the Terminal messinascatering.com / 6001 Stars and Stripes Blvd., NO 70126 / 504-241-5300 An iconic Art Deco gem built in the 1930s and recently restored to its original design . Features four event spaces: the spectacular Grand Atrium, the Walnut Room, the Huey P . Long Room and the elevated outdoor terrace overlooking the runway . — Lakeview/Lakefront The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts Institute rentals.noccainstitute.com / 2800 Chartres St., NO 70117 / 504-940-2808 The NOCCA Institute oversees rentals of the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts . From a gorgeous concert hall to lush gardens, NOCCA has a range of spaces to suit every event and budget . — Faubourg Marigny/Bywater Visit NewOrleans.com for more information on these businesses and their current post-Covid19 status. 65
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