36 years strong, Community Book Center is the heart of New Orleans Black literature. Located on Bayou Rd. Purchase books, African attire, African fabric, gifts, True detergent, shea butter, art, and more. Rent the space for events, book signings, film screenings, meetings, etc. Come talk with community folks. Bring Mama Vera and Mama Jennifer their flowers while they still can smell them.
THE BUILDING is a performance venue, art gallery and event space located on O. C. Haley Boulevard (formerly Dryades Street). Christian and Connie Labat started building this dream when they acquired the three-story property in 2001.
The Mother in Law Lounge is a live music venue, pub and shrine to New Orleans music. Come any night of the week for some of the best music in town- you never know what New Orleans musicians might sit in! Oh, and we might just be barbecuing in the yard!
Funky performing-arts venue offering an eclectic mix of local live music, theater, films & DJ shows.