The Historic Carver Theater

In the heart of the real Old New Orleans. In the Orleans Ave and Claiborne and Claiborne area....a couple of blocks from Dooky Chase. and Willie Mae's. If you are looking for local flavor, you must attend an event here. The renovations are beautiful and captures the essence of the theater back when I was a little girl going to see a movie with my 35 cents to get in and my dime for my pickle. Well this Mardi Gras day the Carver theater brought it to the neighborhood. DJ outside entertaining the crowd while we waited on Zulu. Bathroom facilities for the family to use to avoid running around the corner to Auntie Lynn house (lol). Lots of families gathered around the Carver dancing, singing and seeing people they had not seen since last Mardi Gras day. But there is more to it. You can host a private party there or use it t for meetings. It has a large stage to allow events with presentations or awards and ceremonies. Small rooms for intimate meetings as well. It has a libation area and you can cater events too. I am just happy to see an event hall in my old neighborhood

Stepping into the Carver Theater is like stepping into New Orleans history. I was so lucky that I recently had the opportunity to spend some time here, so I go to see all of the ins and outs of the renovation and, believe me, it is gorgeous. It feels like you are back in time when you are in this building.There is a main front room with a big floor and lots of space and a stage area that hosts performers, and in the back is a smaller area with a bar where small bands sometimes perform. As Helen said, they host all kinds of shows from stand up comedy to bounce nights and jazz performances. It's also a rentable event space that not a lot of people know about, so if you're looking to have a wedding reception in a unique place, this might be the spot for you.

It's very spacious in the inside. I must say I was surprised because it doesn't look too big on the outside. All types of events have been hosted here. They also do weddings and etc if book in advance! Time was nor on our side for this dance competition at all. But so far ok

We were riding our bikes by the theater the other day and had the good fortune to have a private tour of the inside and an invitation to return on Monday for Blues night. We gave away our free tickets and paid to go tonight and we were not disappointed. Smokey and his band backed some of the finest blues piano players we have heard in New Orleans! The video they played between sets showcased blues greats such as professor longhair, Dr.John, Marcia Ball and Fats Domino and it was enjoyable and educational ....There is plenty of seating- some of it is cabaret style , room for dancing , a great sound system and it is clean with great bathrooms- and staff that seems genuinely happy to be there. For $10- you can't go wrong. Check it out - bring your friends!

It was a great time for us! We will never forget the memories that we shared including our wedding. The Carver will be back!

A little off the beaten path but so worth it if you love music and you love history and you love New Orleans. The Carver in the historic Treme is the authentic thing. Make it a must when you are in town.