I hadn't been here in ages. The food options are not impressive. There's neon orange nacho cheese…read morefrom the can nachos, hot dogs, popcorn. Like bad concession stand food. I don't even remember the food being that aromatic and nothing I saw being eaten looked enticing. That's a bummer, because they've got captive appetites for the duration of the event. We eventually left a little early to eat elsewhere. Otherwise, the parking lot is very organized thanks to the friendly parking attendants. The ushers are very sweet, too. The price of tickets for our LSU vs. UNO women's basketball game were great for the location of our seats. Seating is good for a stadium, but if anyone was sitting next to me, I may have felt a bit cramped. For reference, I'm 5'4 and 200 lbs. There are ramps that everyone uses to lead into and out of the arena, but I can't speak to the accessibility of the seating.

Caught Bert Kreischer at UNO Lakefront Arena during Super Bowl weekend in NOLA--and the lineup was…read moreabsolute fire! Nonstop laughs from start to finish. The energy inside the arena was electric, and thankfully the show started a bit late, which helped since everyone was running behind. That being said...getting there was a nightmare. Only one way in and out, and the GPS took us to the wrong entrance. We got turned around, which made us even later. Total chaos in the parking lot, and no clear signage or direction from staff. Once we were inside though, it was worth it. Great venue acoustics, awesome crowd, and a night full of laughs. Just plan to leave early and pack your patience if you're driving in!

The Pontchartrain Center holds a lot of events. Graduations from various schools, Robotics…read morecompetitions, craft fairs and so on. Most recently, I came for the Jurassic Quest traveling show, and let me tell you, this is the perfect venue for that. There is enough space for everything to be spaced out. For events that require seating, there are bleachers that pull out. The restrooms seem clean and well stocked. There is also a food booth that seems to provide various food items. There is a ton of parking. The only downside is that it is out at the furthest point from New Orleans, or so it seems. But the parking is free, and the events are usually less expensive than in the city.

Went for a Casting Crowns concert and enjoyed the facility immensely. They had numerous restrooms…read moreto accommodate the crowds but only 1 open concession stand. Now it did serve all types of food, hot dogs, fries, tater tots etc, it was quite a line though it flow pretty quick. They had vending machines, if you didn't want to wait in line. It was a great experience and next time a concert is available in that area will definitely make arrangements to go.

This was our second visit to watch a football game in NOLA and Champions Square is the place to…read morepreparty before a game. Being fans of the visiting team I was a tad apprehensive about wearing our team's gear but everyone was beyond friendly. Pregame festivities include a large stage with a DJ, live music, and videos to get you in psyched for the game. There are plenty of pop up bars to also assist you in getting pregame drank on. They do have a mimosa/bubbles bar and plenty of beer and hard seltzer bars all around the square. Beer offerings are heavy Bud Light (yuk) but there are some local offerings for us beer snobs. Do get there early as there are numerous cool photo Opps by the statues. Pro tip: It is super easy to preparty on your way to stadium. Bars are open early and some are open 24/7. You can also open carry your favorite beverage in NOLA.

This area is out in front of the Super Dome and it was jamming! There was a stage with live music…read moreand loads of people hanging out having a great time pre game. What a great atmosphere. There were security folks everywhere which made it feel safe.

Per a recommendation from one of my most favorite Yelpers, this update is provided! The theater is…read morelocated behind the AMC Theater/Target on Veteran's in Metairie. In fact, parking in the Target structure works best. The theater is located on the 2nd floor of the WTIX building, where the driving school is co-located. The furnishings of the theater are reasonably nice but could be updated, especially the floors, furniture and restrooms. The theater is small enough to make it feel quite personal, but large enough that you don't feel that guests are smushed in. I like this venue and appreciate having "Arts" in Metairie as well. Kudos to the Actor's Theatre of New Orleans for putting this together in a seemingly limited space.

Got to the festival at ten not all venders set up to serve food and what we got was just ok. The…read morespring rolls were 5.00 and were the same that were being sold at Hong Kong market for 3.50. The Pho was pretty tasteless and the body was not there. It was held under a pavilion which is nice and they had cooling fans. The ice coffee was wonderful. If the food had been fresh and hot I think it would have been better. I was hoping for fresh breads and pastries but did not see any we may have missed them. In another pavilion there is South American food. They also have a flea market with odds and ends. I agree that an hour is enough time.

This is a basic little local festival, now in a different location than previous years (now at…read moreSaint Agnes Le Thi Thanh Parish Church.) Typically held in late June each year (6/21 and 6/22 in 2014) The festival is small but welcoming. The food is delicious and moderately priced - lots of different Vietnamese goodies, not just pho, so you can have bahn mi, spring rolls, bun, etc. if you aren't in the mood for soup. They have entertainment on the stage throughout the day- just a single stage, though, so there might not be anything going on at the particular time you visit. There's lots of parking, including a paved lot at the church and a huge grassy field where you can park across the road. No entry fee to get into the festival- which is a big plus. There was a bouncy house but it wasn't in operation when we were there- no idea why. Not much else specifically for the kids. One big complaint I have- which is common to about half the festivals I go to in the city- is that there wasn't really any educational component. Even just having something like local Vietnamese kids making posters about Vietnam and about the local Vietnamese community or Vietnamese food that they could hang around the festival grounds would take this festival up another star in my review. Basically- this festival is worth stopping in for an hour or so to try some new food and see what's going on. If they want me to stay longer, they need to up their game.

I really wanted to love this stadium more but when you go to a Tuesday night game and only have one…read moreconcession stand opened with limited options it makes for a hungry game. I get it that it is early in the season but if yiu are offering reduced food and services then the tickets should be discounted as well. I mean I payed 15 for behind first base but could have really gotten the cheapest seats and sat anywhere.

I'm not a sports fan, however I attended a Baby Cakes game last week with some friends. Although it…read morewas about 200 degrees, the event itself was fun and affordable! Our tickets were not expensive and ended up being the 2nd row behind home plate!! What I was most impressed with though were the drink options! I walked around looking for a stand that might serve something other than beer. Not only did I find it, but they have frozen drinks, craft beers, speciality cocktails, beer alternatives-like spiked seltzer and what appeared to be a fully stocked bar!! The bartender was so nice and when I visited, there was no line! Parking was also easy breezy, we parked close to the entrance and it costs $5!

The Tuesday after Jazz Fest this is a welcome reminder of how great local festivals can be! After…read morethe madness of Jazz Fest come and enjoy the company of the locals and get down to some brass bands. You can buy beer from the convenience store across the street on the cheap! 5/8/12 is the third annual from 5 pm outside then the band moves to the Candlelight Lounge at 8pm.

It is a fun festival that is still very much in the infant stages. That makes it fun. Bare bones…read moreto the point which is still the food. The location is very Westbank, which is cool as well. Mel Ott park. A medium sized gazebo with a band playing (sorry, didnt catch name of band) that was really good. Playing what I would consider to be 1970s favorites. Maybe because that's when the older folks first showed up in Louisiana? I grew up in apartments when I was a kid and only knew people in apartments, so this festival totally brought me back in time with the sights and smells. Was in my comfort zone. Didnt mean I was comfortable though. The ONLY negative about this fest is that it takes place on the surface of the sun. Mel Ott has plenty of trees but still not enough usable shade. Not the Pho Fest fault for sure, they had lots of tarps up and fans blowing , but if the city could budget for some sail shades to be permanently installed, I think they could pave the way for that park to host many more events like downtown Gretna does. Actually, I wonder why they don't have it there instead? When you see the signs pop up for the Pho Fest, make a point to come visit! Crazy yummy strange foods, yummy strange drinks and the prices are CHEAP!!!!!