Attendance + The Experience
As with all Becoming Together programming, this event is invite only. Here a surrealist picnic spills across the historic Kingsway mansion, inviting you into pockets of wonder, soft corners, and unexpected encounters. Lounge, explore, dine, and get delightfully lost as the afternoon unfolds with music and dancing. The experience is built for curiosity, connection, and playful discovery.

The Location
Kingsway is a storied nineteenth century Italianate building in the French Quarter, once home to a long line of New Orleans characters and later a world-renowned recording studio. Artists like Bob Dylan and Iggy Pop made music here, drawn to the building’s unique pulse. Today, it is a lush and eclectic haven where creativity hums in every room. It is the perfect setting for our psychedelic afternoon.

544 Esplanade Avenue
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Transportation
Kingsway is a 20 minute walk through the French Quarter for guests staying at the International House Hotel. For those staying at Luna, Lyra, and the Garden District Hotel, the venue is a short car ride away. We recommend coordinating Uber or Lyft rides in small groups, which makes the journey easier and adds to the sense of adventure.

Food + Beverage
Chef Benny Poppins will prepare a vibrant, New Orleans inspired feast to nourish the senses. The spread will be replenished throughout the afternoon, with gluten free and vegan options available, so come hungry. A full open bar will feature a curated selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages, offering everything from grounding to indulgent.

Attire
Step into a living canvas - a surrealist feast of color, texture, and whimsy.
Avant Garden Moodboard