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| | ACC History & Culture tours explore the legacy of Civil War Hero Andre' Cailloux, St. Rose de Lima Church, and the historic Bayou Road! Led by passionate docents, these engaging, narrative-driven, 20-minute tours are the best way to immerse yourself in the cultural significance of the Andre fully; Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice.
The ACC is equipped with ADA ramps for increased accesibility. | Buy Tickets |
| | Andre'Cailloux Center and Black Girl Giggles presents: A Funny Thing Happened After Jazz Fest
About the Event
Laughter is the lagniappe you didn’t know you needed after Jazz Fest!
Join us for A Funny Thing Happened After Jazz Fest — a joy-filled comedy showcase hosted by none other than Geneva Joy, one of New Orleans’ funniest, fiercest, and most connected comediennes. Whether you’ve seen her killing it on stage, cracking up your timeline, or curating some of the city’s best comedy nights, you know Geneva brings the laughs and the vibes.
This post-Fest Friday night show features a hand-picked lineup of hilarious local favorites and rising stars in comedy, all under one roof. Expect sharp wit, silly stories, and that unfiltered, unbothered New Orleans charm — plus cocktails, good air conditioning, and a guaranteed good time.
Event Details
Date: Friday, April 25, 2025
Doors: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 8:00–10:30 PM
Location: André Cailloux Center
Address: 2541 Bayou Rd., New Orleans, LA
Tickets: $15 advance $20 at the door
Amenities: Walkable from Jazz Fest fairgrounds, free parking, air conditioning, and cocktails by Justini’s Bar.
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| | Jazz Fest Parking at the ACC! Get your $50 all-day parking passes for access to our secured lot.
Daily Passes are available for Saturday, April 26th, Sunday, April 27th, Saturday, May 3th, and Sunday, May 4th.
Parking Hours: 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
Park on the literal path to Jazz Fest! Right on Bayou Road!
No overnight parking is available.
Pricing Info
Early Bird Special - March 27th - April 4th
all day parking in secured lot - non- refundable/ non transferable
$30 - includes 2 tickets for Uncle Nearest to go cocktails and ticket to After Jazz Fest @ ACC Saturday/ Sunday - Doors Open at 6 pm- starts at 8:00 pm - 11 pm
April 5th -April 25- $40 online
all day parking in secured lot - non- refundable/ non transferable
$30 - includes 2 tickets for Uncle Nearest to go cocktails and ticket to After Jazz Fest @ ACC Saturday/ Sunday - Doors Open at 6 pm- starts at 8:00 pm - 11 pm
After the 25th or Day of- $50
all day parking in secured lot - non- refundable/ non transferable
$30 - includes 2 tickets for Uncle Nearest to go cocktails and ticket to After Jazz Fest @ ACC Saturday/ Sunday - Doors Open at 6 pm- starts at 8:00 pm - 11 pm | Buy Tickets |
| | The André Cailloux Center in Partnership with Them People Productions Presents In the Bloodline: A Chief's Story in Beads and Beats
Join us for In the Bloodline: A Chief’s Story in Beads and Beats, an unforgettable evening hosted by Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. of the legendary Wild Magnolias. This live cultural experience blends storytelling, music, and tradition as Bo Jr. shares the history of his late father, Big Chief Bo Dollis Sr., and the deep roots of their tribe—through the lens of his newest hand-beaded suit and selections from his forthcoming album.
Bo Dollis Jr.’s highly anticipated project, Chip Off the Old Block (out June 13th on Strong Place Records), honors the Wild Magnolias’ New Orleans legacy while building sonic bridges to Memphis soul. The album features an all-star cast including the Hi Rhythm Section, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph (Galactic, Tank and the Bangas), and Lina Beach on guitar. Co-produced by Grammy-winners Boo Mitchell, Martin Shore, and Cody Dickinson, it’s a vibrant fusion of Mardi Gras Indian tradition, funk, blues, and a new generation of soul.
On the powerful title track, Bo Jr. celebrates the cultural fire passed down by his father: “I’m a chip off the old block, like my dad who made a difference in New Orleans culture back in the day.” From the opening anthem “Young Time Indians/Indian Red” to the fiery reimagining of Otis Redding’s “Hard to Handle,” the album pulses with pride, resilience, and evolution.
Part concert, part oral history, and part sacred ritual, this event offers a rare and intimate look into Black masking culture and the generational power of art, resistance, and rhythm. From Mardi Gras to global stages, this is the story of a bloodline that beats to the drum of a nation.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Doors: 7:00 PM
Showtime: 8:00–10:30 PM
Location: André Cailloux Center
Address: 2541 Bayou Rd., New Orleans, LA
Tickets: $15 advance $20 at the door
Additional Info
Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias have carried their New Orleans sound from Jazz Fest to the White House, and across the world from Japan to Jamaica. In 2023, they were honored with the Jazz Award at the Ascona Jazz Festival. With roots grounded in the sacred traditions of the Black Masking Indians and eyes on the next generation, Bo Jr. continues to keep the culture alive—through sound, stitch, and spirit. | Buy Tickets |
| | Black Coffee Sunday: A Cultural Homecoming
Them People Productions is proud to present Black Coffee Sunday — a soulful, sensory-rich experience coming to New Orleans for the very first time. What began in Oakland as our flagship event now returns home, not as a repeat, but as a full-circle moment.
Born in Memphis and steeped in legacy, Cxffeeblack is the revolutionary movement reclaiming the Black history of coffee from seed to sip. At the center is Bartholomew Jones — educator, emcee, and cultural force — whose storytelling and curated tasting experience has electrified audiences across the country.
Now, in partnership with the André Cailloux Center, we’re honored to introduce Bartholomew and his mission to our own community through film, flavor, and conversation.
Event Details:
Sunday, April 27, 2025
7:00–9:00 PM
•Film Screening at 7:30 PM
•Coffee Tasting at 8:00 PM
André Cailloux Center 2541 Bayou Road, New Orleans
Suggested Donation: $10
Come sip with us. Learn with us. Welcome Black Coffee Sunday home. | Buy Tickets |
| | The Andre' Cailloux Center presents: Boots on the Bayou Line Dance Party
Get ready to kick up your heels and strut your stuff at the after Jazz-Fest Line dance event! It's like a trail ride—but without the trail. Bring your squad, your fans, and your best boots to the Bayou for an unforgettable night of line dancing, laughter, and good vibes!
Special highlights:
Groove to all the *latest* line dances and learn an exciting new one by local community artist Rahsanna Ison.
Hungry? No problem! Order mouth-watering food from restaurants on Bayou Road and have it delivered right to you.
Quench your thirst at the full bar, with purchases easily made through convenient QR codes.
Party vibes guaranteed with the hottest DJ and MC around—DJ Sohlid Gold—keeping the energy soaring and line dances rolling all night long.
After Jazz Fest
Tickets: Just $10
Where: 2541 Bayou Road
When: May 2nd, 8pm-midnight
Check out the line dancing instructionals | Buy Tickets |
| | Event Title:
Quartier Rouge Noir: A Burlesque Experience
A Black Storyville Tale
Presented by:
The André Cailloux Center
as part of the Festin’ and Coolin’ After Jazz Fest series
Event Description:
Step into the velvet shadows of New Orleans’ historic Storyville district for Quartier Rouge Noir: A Burlesque Experience, a sultry and soulful performance that brings to life the mystique and majesty of Black burlesque. Set in an imagined Red Light District where elegance and resistance intertwine, this immersive show reclaims the narratives of Black performers who shaped the heart of New Orleans nightlife.
Through dance, music, and theatrical flair, this production pays homage to the legacy of Black sensuality, artistry, and self-determination. Come dressed to impress and ready to be transported through time.
Date & Time:
Friday, May 3rd
Show begins at 9:00 p.m.
(Doors open at 8:30 p.m.)
Location:
The André Cailloux Center
2541 Bayou Road
New Orleans, LA 70119
Tickets:
$25 – General Admission
$40 – VIP Seating (includes priority access and premium seating)
Vibe:
Moody. Mystical. Magnifique.
Vintage cocktail attire encouraged. | Buy Tickets |
| | VIRTUAL ADMISSION to a gathering of HBCU students and faculty featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and performances designed to support emerging theatre professionals in their artistic development.
No Dream Deferred and The André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice proudly announce the return of the WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival in 2025, March 22- May 2, 2025. Now in its second year, the festival embraces the theme The Water Remembers, exploring the transformative power of water as a vessel of remembrance, connection, and cultural legacy. This theme is in alignment with the Katrina 20 commemoration taking place across New Orleans this year.
This year, we end the festival with a journey across the water as a special WE WILL DREAM delegation joins the 2025 International Black Theatre Summit in Accra, Ghana, deepening connections between Black theatre makers from across the diaspora.
As the largest festival in the gulf coast region dedicated to uplifting new works by Black and Afro-descendant theatre makers, WE WILL DREAM continues to promote innovation, collaboration, and cultural reclamation. With a robust lineup of performances, workshops, and special events, the festival will catalyze artistic and community engagement across New Orleans and beyond.
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| | IN PERSON ADMISSION to a gathering of HBCU students and faculty featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and performances designed to support emerging theatre professionals in their artistic development.
No Dream Deferred and The André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice proudly announce the return of the WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival in 2025, March 22- May 2, 2025. Now in its second year, the festival embraces the theme The Water Remembers, exploring the transformative power of water as a vessel of remembrance, connection, and cultural legacy. This theme is in alignment with the Katrina 20 commemoration taking place across New Orleans this year.
This year, we end the festival with a journey across the water as a special WE WILL DREAM delegation joins the 2025 International Black Theatre Summit in Accra, Ghana, deepening connections between Black theatre makers from across the diaspora.
As the largest festival in the gulf coast region dedicated to uplifting new works by Black and Afro-descendant theatre makers, WE WILL DREAM continues to promote innovation, collaboration, and cultural reclamation. With a robust lineup of performances, workshops, and special events, the festival will catalyze artistic and community engagement across New Orleans and beyond. | Buy Tickets |
| | HYBRID ADMISSION to a gathering of HBCU students and faculty featuring workshops, networking opportunities, and performances designed to support emerging theatre professionals in their artistic development.
No Dream Deferred and The André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice proudly announce the return of the WE WILL DREAM: New Works Festival in 2025, March 22- May 2, 2025. Now in its second year, the festival embraces the theme The Water Remembers, exploring the transformative power of water as a vessel of remembrance, connection, and cultural legacy. This theme is in alignment with the Katrina 20 commemoration taking place across New Orleans this year.
This year, we end the festival with a journey across the water as a special WE WILL DREAM delegation joins the 2025 International Black Theatre Summit in Accra, Ghana, deepening connections between Black theatre makers from across the diaspora.
As the largest festival in the gulf coast region dedicated to uplifting new works by Black and Afro-descendant theatre makers, WE WILL DREAM continues to promote innovation, collaboration, and cultural reclamation. With a robust lineup of performances, workshops, and special events, the festival will catalyze artistic and community engagement across New Orleans and beyond.
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