TAKE A DOSE OF LAURA
By Laura Jones, PharmD
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10 Free Things To Do In New Orleans
Are you looking for something to do in the city? But are you on a budget? Well, I am here to list
ten options for you. Having fun outings doesn’t have to involve spending loads of money. Be a
tourist in your own city for a change and see all the new adventures New Orleans will have to
offer you. The BEST part of this list is that all of this is FREE! So Take a Dose of this and enjoy
every penny saved.
1. St. Claude Art District:
Check out the many artistic
endeavors located in the
New Marigny and Bywater
neighborhoods that feature
numerous local artists and
emphasize the cultural landscape
of New Orleans. For Info:
504-610-3051.
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Sazerac House: Book
a comp
complimentary tour to learn
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about the culture of the Sazerac
cocktail
cocktail and how it gained
popularity l
in New Orleans.
Come experience this threestory
exhibit located at 101
Magazine Street, corner of
Canal. For info: 504-910-0100.
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Free swing dance lessons from
8-9 pm every Sunday located
in the Faubourg Marigny at
2240 St. Claude Ave. For info:
504-321-5604.
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4. Second Vine Wine: A neighborhood
wine shop also located
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wine tastings from 6-8:30 pm.
1027 Touro Street. For info:
504-304-4453.
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tour to learn about the history
of many
of our local beers and
how they ey
are made. Located at
3001 Tch
Tchoupitoulas Street, the
tours are available every Friday
and Saturday from 2-3 pm. For
info: 504-896-9996.
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celebrates
the rich history of
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dating all the
way back
to the 1700s. Open
Tuesday-Sunday from noon-5
pm. 1235 Deslonde Street. For
info: 504-220-3652.
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Located at 4801 Magazine
Street, this neighborhood bar
offers free oysters and live
music on Fridays. For info:
504-897-3448.
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Sunday a
at the Hi-Ho Lounge
at 8 pm
is stand-up open mic
with local cal
comedians telling
the best and worst jokes of the
week. The Hi-Ho is located at
2706 St. Claude Ave. For info:
504-302-8264.
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9. Julia Street Arts District:
On the Fir
First Saturday of each
month, con
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galleries ar
are open from 6-9
pm. Take
Take a self-guided walk
through these galleries on Julia
Street (“Gallery Row”) and view
works of art that are as creative
and imaginative as you’ll find
anywhere else in the world. For
info: 504-522-5988.
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corner of Magazine and Girod
streets every Saturday from 8
am-12 noon to see free cooking
demonstrations and listen to
local bands perform. For info:
504-861-4488.
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