Before integration, The Dew Drop Inn was a center of civil rights and a haven for Black performers on the Chitlin’ Circuit, including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Etta James. It started as ...

If the walls at the Dew Drop Inn could talk, they would probably sing. Maybe they’d also laugh along to memories of comedy acts and marvel at the panoply of other performers who came through ...

Irma Thomas headlined the lovingly restored Dew Drop Inn’s opening night on Friday, March 1. In a glittering outfit, the delightful soul queen of New Orleans ruled from the venue’s stage on a ...

Summer's hottest temperatures are swiftly coming upon us in New Orleans, so now's the time to revisit the coolest pools in ...

In March 2024, Doucette and his team reopened the Dew Drop Inn for the first time since 1972. New Orleans is rich in Black music and culture. Curtis Doucette Jr., a native, has long been involved ...

The Dew Drop Inn is one of those special locations with a fascinating past that paves the way for its bright future. The Crescent City cultural landmark, located in the Central City neighborhood ...

Why it matters: With heat indexes routinely climbing past the 100-degree marker, there's no better place to be in New Orleans than in a swimming pool. Catch up quick: Soon after the Dew Drop Inn ...

Questlove will host an event at the Dew Drop Inn on Friday, April 25 at 9 p.m. Academy Award-winning filmmaker, drummer, DJ, producer, director, culinary entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling ...