Nightlife Degas House Bed and Breakfast degashouse.com / 2306 Esplanade Ave., NO, 70119 / 504-821-5009, 800-755-6730 Was home to French Impressionist master Edgar Degas and is a masterpiece of history and hospitality. Experience an unforgettable taste of the legendary and luxurious Creole lifestyle. A Creole-American breakfast is served daily. Our courtyard and grand parlors provide the perfect setting for unique and treasured memories. — Esplanade Ridge Fulton Alley fultonalley.com / 600 Fulton St., NO, 70130 / 504-208-5569 A charming and luxurious gaming parlor and cocktail lounge located in the heart of New Orleans’ warehouse district. A place where group entertainment from corporate to private social gatherings are our specialty. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District il Mercato ilmercatoevents.com / 1911 Magazine St., NO, 70130 / 504-827-2400 Located in a 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 Galerie de Galatoire Dillard University dillard.edu / 2601 Gentilly Blvd., NO, 70122 / 504-816-4259 Tradeshow, sports, corporate meetings with video conferencing capabilities, weddings, and conferences venue. Available for summer programs, family reunions, banquets, concerts, catering, and more. The premier event for every occasion. — Gentilly galeriedegalatoire.com / 211 Royal St., NO, 70130 / 504-525-2821 Serving French Creole cuisine in the largest non-hotel dining room in the French Quarter. — French Quarter The Jaxson The Gallery Venue District Lounge districtnola.com / 711 Tchoupitoulas St., Unit 500, NO, 70130 / 504-301-1476 Location, location, location. Walking distance from the convention center. Book your wedding welcome reception or after party, birthday or retirement party, corporate happy hour, or watch your favorite sporting event at District Lounge. Contact events@districtnola.com — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District thegalleryvenue.com / 755 Tchoupitoulas St., NO, 70130 / 504-262-0412 Located in the heart of the Warehouse District of New Orleans, The Gallery Venue is a beautiful blend of historic charm and modern features. With two distinct spaces and a courtyard, the venue can accommodate 60 to 300 guests. Pigéon Catering and Events is the exclusive provider of world-class cuisine. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District 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 The Josephine Generations Hall The Elms Mansion elmsmansion.com / 3029 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-895-9200 Entertain in the grand European ambience of an 1869 Garden District mansion. An exquisitely preserved home operated by the third generation of the Elms family. Customized events, in-house catering, and tours. National Historic Landmark. — Garden District/Uptown generationshall.com / 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., NO, 70130 / 504-568-1702 Located in the Warehouse District, one block from the Convention Center. With over 35,000 square feet of space available for private parties, we can accommodate groups from 50 to 5,000 guests. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District thejosephinenola.com / 2400 Napoleon Ave., NO, 70115 / 504-212-5301 The Josephine on Napoleon is a beautifully renovated and reimagined event venue in the Our Lady of Lourdes Church, originally built in 1923. Featuring a large courtyard, choir loft balcony, and a 130-foot overhead dome with state-of-the-art sound and projection mapping, The Josephine is a stunning space for your next event. — Garden District/Uptown Joy Theater Greater New Orleans Foundation Empire Orleans empireorleans.com / 2222 Poydras St., NO, 70119 / 504-766-7954 A premier event compound with three venues in one, whether you’re looking to host a dynamic day event, electrifying night event, or captivating concert. From private gatherings to corporate functions, we offer the best backdrop for your special event. — Central Business District gnof.org/center-for-philanthropy-event-space-rentals / 919 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-598-4663 One of the oldest and largest philanthropic organizations in the region, the Greater New Orleans Foundation builds a thriving community by connecting donors to local needs and supporting nonprofits from its home at the Center for Philanthropy. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District thejoytheater.com / 1200 Canal St., NO, 70112 / 504-766-8051 A 1,200-capacity historic event venue in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Our team has helped create some of your favorite moments and memories. Let us help curate your perfect experience. — Central Business District 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 in rich history. In its youth, it served as a hideaway for pirates. — French Quarter The Historic Carver Theater Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots, A Churchill Downs Co. fairgroundsracecourse.com / 1751 Gentilly Blvd., NO, 70119 / 504-948-1203 North America’s third-oldest thoroughbred racing facility offers live racing, slots, and 11 OTB/video poker facilities. Private events, weddings, and corporate functions available for 50 to 5,000 in our grandstand/ clubhouse facility. — Mid-City carvertheater.org / 2101 Orleans Ave., NO, 70116 / 504-304-0460 The beautiful Historic Carver Theater is a new state-of-the-art live historic venue in world-famous Treme that can be used for music, theater, private functions, weddings, parties, convention meetings, and much more. — Treme Latrobe’s House of Blues latrobes.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 The Fillmore New Orleans specialevents.livenation.com/venues/the-fillmore-new-orleans / 6 Canal St., NO, 70130 / 504-872-3295 Our incredible space is the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception, or business meeting. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus, and mixology, our unique venue will exceed expectations. — Convention/Warehouse/Arts District houseofblues.com/neworleans/events / 225 Decatur St., NO, 70130 / 504-310-4990 Premier special events and live music venue comprised of six distinctive environments. All private event spaces offer a one-stop-shop experience with eclectic cocktails and Southern-inspired cuisine. Space available for up to 1,500 guests. — French Quarter Le Musée de fpc House of Broel’s Victorian Mansion & Gardens 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 houseofbroel.com / 2220 St. Charles Ave., NO, 70130 / 504-494-2220 Host your special event in a majestic Garden District Mansion on world-famous St. Charles Ave. From intimate gatherings to large receptions, this splendid historic house filled with antiques and collectibles surrounded by lush gardens provides the ideal location. For more information, call 504-494-2220. — Garden District/Uptown Mahalia Jackson Theater mahaliajacksontheater.com / 1419 Basin St., NO, 70116 / 504-525-1052 The self-sustaining home of the New Orleans Ballet Association and the New Orleans Opera Association, along with a wide variety of performing arts attractions and concerts. — Treme 84
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