St. John's Eve
June 23 at Funny Library Coffee Shop
6 pm - 7:30 pm
Join Virgin Hotels for a rare cultural experience honoring St. John's Eve, one of New Orleans' most significant spiritual traditions. Celebrated in alignment with the Summer Solstice, the evening marks a time of renewal, blessing, cleansing, and community.
Led by renowned New Orleans Voodoo Queen Kalindah Laveaux, guests will explore the history and cultural significance of Voodoo before experiencing the tradition through music, drumming, dance, ritual, and storytelling.
The evening's blessing ceremony will feature live drumming and dance performances, altar installations, traditional songs, spiritual cleansing with sound, sage, and floral waters, anointing with blessing oils, and audience participation throughout the experience. Guests will also witness a traditional snake dance featuring Ayida, Kalindah's beloved ball python.
Thoughtfully designed to be engaging, respectful, and rooted in local culture, this complimentary experience offers a unique glimpse into one of New Orleans' most enduring traditions.
FREE RSVP