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1 Wed
NOMA Book Club Curatorial Program
New Orleans Museum of Art. Join fellow book lovers as we read and discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art, artists, art museums, NOMA’s collections and exhibitions. Contact Sheila A. Cork at 504.658.4117 or scork@noma.org for information and to RSVP for meetings. 12-1 pm. Continues May 16.
NOLA Crawfish Festival
Central City BBQ. Celebrate crawfish season with its own festival! Enjoy over 6,000 pounds of fresh crawfish, live music, and competitions at the 4th Annual NOLA Crawfish Festival. $35-$425/person. 3-10pm.
Free Wine Tasting
Faubourg Wines. Grab a glass and fill it up! Faubourg Wines is offering a free wine tasting every week on Wednesdays. 6pm
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series: Get Down & GiveNOLA feat. Deacon John
Lafayette Square Park. Lafayette Square. A music series in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community service projects. Opening act from 5-6 pm. Headliner performs from 6:30-8 pm.
2 Thurs
Swing in the Park
Lafreniere Park, Metairie. Bring your lawn chairs, food, and refreshments and enjoy music by the LPO. Free and open to the public. Bring canned food donations for Second Harvest Food Bank. Music begins at 6 pm.
3 Fri
Cirque Du Soleil: Luzia
The Metropolitan Nightclub. Luzia is a Cirque du Soleil production that takes audiences on a journey through a surreal Mexico. Inspired by mythology, modernity, and the natural world, the show captures the stunning beauty of real-world marvels such as monarch butterfly migration and avant-garde architecture through dance, costumes, and the signature acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil. 8 pm.
Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do
Audubon Zoo. Featuring live entertainment, local and international cuisine from over 70 New Orleans restaurants, a luxury car raffle, premium cocktails, and a silent auction. $175/person. 8 pm-midnight.
4 Sat
Super Saturday Volunteer Day – CANCELLED!
New Orleans City Park. Enjoy a morning volunteering to help keep the park beautiful. For more information on meet-up location, contact Tyler Havens at thavens@nocp.org. 9 am-12 pm.
First Saturdays
Magazine St. Come on over to Magazine St on the first Saturday of every month to enjoy a special day of discounts, exclusive free events, and more! 10 am-6 pm.
7 Tues
Creating Edible Ecosystems
3700 Toledano St. Learn how to produce your own food while nurturing the plants, soil, and animals in your garden. Get educated on permaculture principles, biology/ecology, and how to fertilize without chemicals! $20/person. For more information call 504.352.1750. 5:30-7pm
8 Wed
The NOLA Project Presents The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, NOMA. Enjoy the imagined sequel to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, a crowd-pleasing, outdoor, theatrical production. $12-$25/person. 7 pm. Continues through May 26
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series: Cyril Neville’s Swampfunk
Lafayette Square Park. Lafayette Square. A music series in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community service projects. Opening act from 5-6 pm. Headliner performs from 6:30-8 pm.
9 Thurs
Throwback Thursday!
Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St. Play one last time on Julia Street. Join for a grown-ups-only play date. This is your last chance to party like a kid at LCM before the closing of their big blue doors. $25/person. Must be 21 or older.. Bubbles, prizes, small plates, selfie stations, and more. 6:30-9:30 p.m.
11 Sat
May Plant Sale
Pelican Greenhouse, New Orleans Botanical Garden. Monthly plant sale with wide variety of plants including annuals, perennials, roses, gingers, edibles, succulents, and native plants for sale to the public. 9 am-12 pm.
Crawfish Mambo New Orleans
University of New Orleans. Join in the 8th year of New Orleans’ largest crawfish cook-off. Featuring all-you-can-eat boiled crawfish and live music. $35/person, free/children ages 7 & under. 11 am-5 pm.
Champagne Stroll on Magazine St.
Don’t miss this free, fun, annual event which draws huge crowds of shoppers to Magazine St! Enjoy beautiful weather, extended shopping hours, and free sparkling wine provided by local businesses. 5-9 pm.
Old Metairie Crawfish Festival & Cookoff
St. Catherine of Sienna School, 400 Codifer Blvd/105 Bonnabel Blvd. Friendly crawfish cookoff, live music, and all-you-can-eat crawfish, jambalaya, and hotdogs. Featuring Honey Island Swamp Band and School of Rock. More information available at stcatherineshop.com. $20/adult, $10/kids ages 6-10, free for ages 5 and under. 12-8 pm.
Annual Krewe of Turtles Parade
Brennan’s Restaurant, 417 Royal St. The “Slowest Second Line on Earth” — a 10-float wagon parade in honor of Brennan’s 10 Turtles, led by bagpipers and police escort, will roll for the fifth time through the streets of the French Quarter. 11 am-1 pm.
12 Sun
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY
Mother’s Day Bubbly Brunch
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, 1 Poydras St. Celebrate mom in a special way this year as you take in the beautiful views of the Big Easy with your family. Enjoy a delicious brunch buffet and bottomless sparkling wine and mimosas. A lively jazz band will be on board for entertainment as the riverboat sails down the MIssissippi. $89/adult, $39/children ages 3-12, free for children 2 and under. 1:30-4 pm.
The Best of Sinatra
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. Spencer Racca’s hit tribute is headed back to BB’s Stage Door Canteen for a limited engagement of dinner, cabaret, and Sunday brunch shows. Visit nationalww2museum.org for tickets and showtimes. Continues through June 2.
13 Mon
National Public Gardens Week
New Orleans Botanical Garden. In celebration of public gardens and their contributions to our environment, enjoy a free tour with the price of admission. For more information, contact Susan Capley at scapley@nocp.org or 504.483.9473. Continues through May 18.
Bullet-Proof Native Plants for New Orleans Gardens
Oscar JH. Tolmas Center, 5 Victory Ave New Orleans. Experienced environmentalist Marc Pastorek will discuss some of his favorite easy-to-grow native plants and landscaping tips. $12/person. For more information, contact Susan Capley at scapley@nocp.org or 504.483.9473. 10:30 am-12 pm.
15 Wed
Creating Bonsai from Garden Center Stock
Garden Study Center, New Orleans Botanical Garden. If you’ve ever wanted to learn the art of bonsai, then this workshop is for you! Create your very own bonsai tree in this three hour hands-on workshop. $35/person. For more information, contact Susan Capley at scapley@nocp.org or 504.483.9473. 9 am-12 pm.
The Victory Belles
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. Let delightful vocal trio the Victory Belles serenade you with the music of the 1940s. Their repertoire includes all the treasured gems of the WWII era plus patriotic classics. Visit nationalww2museum.org for tickets and showtimes. Continues through June 26.
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series: Kristin Diable & The City
Lafayette Square Park. Lafayette Square. A music series in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community service projects. Opening act from 5-6 pm. Headliner performs from 6:30-8 pm.
17 Fri
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo
500 N Jefferson Davis Pkwy. Three days of music, food, art, and community along the beautiful and historic Bayou St. John! More information available at thebayouboogaloo.com. 5-9 pm. Continues May 18 & 19.
Lynyrd Skynyrd: Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour
Smoothie King Center. Don’t miss your chance to see the final tour of Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd! $26.50-$347/Person. Doors open at 5 pm.
Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival
Belle Chasse. Head to Plaquemines Parish for a celebration of the parishes’ unique heritage, and feast on great local seafood while you’re at it. The fest also features live music, carnival rides, crafts and the Seafood Queen Pageant. Admission is $5. 6 pm‑10 pm. Continues May 18, 11 am‑10 pm, and May 19, 11 am‑8 pm.
18 Sat
Nola Soul & Art Festival
Louis Armstrong Park. Experience something new this Spring! This festival will showcase many of the city’s local musicians and artists. Spend the day shopping, dancing, and eating! $5-$10/person; tickets available at eventbrite.com. 11 am-8 pm.
Cirque Du Soleil: Luzia
The Metropolitan Nightclub. Luzia is a Cirque du Soleil production that takes audiences on a journey through a surreal Mexico. Inspired by mythology, modernity, and the natural world, the show captures the stunning beauty of real-world marvels such as monarch butterfly migration and avant-garde architecture through dance, costumes, and the signature acrobatics of Cirque du Soleil. 7:30 pm.
22 Wed
Wednesday at the Square Concert Series: Mia Borders Billy Iuso
Lafayette Square Park. Lafayette Square. A music series in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District. Proceeds from food and drink sales benefit the Young Leadership Council’s community service projects. Opening act from 5-6 pm. Headliner performs from 6:30-8 pm.
23 Thurs
46th Annual Greek Festival
1200 Robert E Lee Blvd. Enjoy homemade traditional Greek food, wine, pastries and more! See live, traditional Greek music and join in on traditional dances— Opa! $8/person; tickets available at eventbrite.com. 5-9pm. Continues through May 26.
25 Sat
Arts Market New Orleans
Palmer Park, 2299 Dublin St. Fabulous art market for the whole family! From crafting for kids to a free workout class and live music, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. 10 am-4 pm. Continues June 29.
Treme/7th Ward Arts & Culture Festival
814 N. Robertson St., New Orleans. Long known as bedrocks of indigenous art, culture, and history, the Tremé and 7th Ward neighborhoods will be celebrated for their immeasurable contributions. Free and open to the public. Noon-7 pm.
27 Mon
MEMORIAL DAY
28 Tues
Birdfoot Festival
For information about the venues and times. Recognized for its fresh approach and “youthful, rule-bending style,” the Birdfoot Festival brings artists and audiences together to make and experience dynamic live chamber music. Celebrating its eighth season, Birdfoot presents concerts and events throughout New Orleans each year and draws artists and audiences from around the world. Continues until June 1st.