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Hey Nola Boomers! Start planning your February fun today. Here are 28 of our favorite events happening around New Orleans.
1 FRI
New Orleans Jazz Pop Harp Festival
East Bank Regional Library. Information to come. Will be located in the Jefferson and Napoleon rooms. 9 am-4 pm. Continues Feb. 2.
2 SAT
Julia Street Art Walk
Julia St., 300 to 600 blocks. Warehouse District galleries open their doors to the public for free, self-guided tours of the Arts District. 6 pm.
3 SUN
Gospel Brunch at House of Blues
225 Decatur St., New Orleans. Local talent will perform both traditional and contemporary Gospel songs. Before and during the show, treat yourself to an all-you-can-eat buffet. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the House of Blues Music Forward Foundation serving underprivileged youth. $47.50/person. 10 am.
4 MON
Film Screening: “Casanova’s Big Night”
BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. This plucky spoof of historical adventure films stars Bob Hope and Joan Fontaine, as Hope impersonates famed lover Giacomo Casanova to woo Francesca Bruni, played by Fontaine. FREE. 6-8 pm.
5 TUE
The Book of Mormon
Saenger Theatre. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. Ticket prices vary. 7:30 pm. Continues through Feb 10. Showtimes vary.
6 WED
NORD Seniors’ Soiree
8801 Chef Menteur Hwy. This event showcases seniors in the Greater New Orleans Area with a luncheon ball in dedication. The theme of this ball is the Roaring 20s. Individuals in attendance can expect a delicious hot meal service catered by Sassafras, with lively music and entertainment from the 1920s. To register, visit eventbrite.com/e/nord-seniors-soiree-tickets-52823091288. FREE.11 am- 2 pm.
7 THURS
New Orleans Magazine’s Tops of the Town
Republic NOLA, 828 S. Peters St. Enjoy live entertainment by Anais St. John and The Boogie Men, indulge in culinary creations from more than 20 fabulous local chefs and eateries and sip wine, beer and cocktails. $50/person (until 2/6/19), $60/person (day of event). To purchase tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/tops-of-the-town-2019-tickets-52370241803. 7-10 pm.
8 FRI
Dreamgirls
Jefferson Parish Performing Arts Center. DREAMGIRLS follows the story of a black, all-girl singing trio from Chicago called “The Dreams” and the behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment industry. Tickets $20-$60/person. Continues each weekend in February; Fri. and Sat. at 7:30 pm and Sun. at 2 pm.
9 SAT
St. Claude Second Saturday
St. Claude Arts District, St. Claude Ave. Embrace your artsy side this Saturday at the St. Claude Art District’s Second Saturdays. Explore funky gallery openings around St. Claude Ave. 6 pm.
10 SUN
Pet Fest
Lafreniere Park. Admission is free to this mega pet event that will feature an Adopt-A-Thon with more than 40 shelter and rescue groups offering hundreds of adoptable pets. Attendees will also find a Pet Health Watch area, costume contest presented by Pet Krewe, raffle, Pet Marketplace, delicious local cuisine and live entertainment. 10 am-4 pm.
11 MON
Kendra Scott Sips and Sweets with The Inner Pup
5757 Magazine St., New Orleans. Enjoy sips and sweets while you shop for Valentine’s Day gifts and jewelry! TIP, a nonprofit for animal welfare, will receive 20% of all sales. Head to the store or call 504.613.4227 for more information. 5-7 pm.
12 TUE
Wizard of Oz
The Saenger Theatre. This production of The Wizard of Oz is a spectacular celebration of that classic 1939 MGM film. It’s a new, refreshed and lavish rendition of the beloved classic. Ticket prices vary. For more information, visit saengernola.com. 7:30 pm. Continues Feb. 13.
13 WEDS
Free Wine Tasting
Faubourg Wines, 2805 St. Claude Ave. A wine bar and shop with an extensive list of wines from around the world. Grab a glass and fill it up! 6 pm.
14 THURS
Visions of Vienna & Salzburg with music by Mozart and Strauss
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, 2533 Columbus St., Suite 202. Missy Mazzoli’s Sinfonia (for Orbiting Spheres) takes us through loops, twists, and turns in preparation for our tour of Austria. Ticket prices starting at $20. Lpomusic.com. 7:30 pm. Continues Jan. 15.
15 FRI
The 22nd New Orleans French Film Festival
Prytania Theatre. The best of contemporary French-language cinema is coming to town for the 22nd year in a row. All films will be screened with English subtitles. Full lineup announced Jan. 21. Ticket prices vary. 10 am-til. Continues through Feb. 21.
Alabama: 50th Anniversary Tour
Smoothie King Center. Award-winning country artist Alabama is coming to New Orleans during their 50th Anniversary Tour to play all of their greatest hits. Ticketmaster.com. 7 pm.
16 SAT
Get Yah Praise On
Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. In celebration of Black History Month Audubon Nature Institute is proud to host the 10th Annual Get Yah Praise On at Audubon Zoo. The event is a hand clapping, foot stomping good time for the entire family and features a great gospel music showcase with a soul-stirring lineup of local and regional gospel performers. This event is included with Zoo admission and complimentary for Audubon members. 11 am-4 pm.
Krewe du Vieux
Corner of Decatur St. and Marigny St. When the Krewe of Clones decided to become more respectable, Craig “Spoons” Johnson and Don Marshall decided to keep the parade’s original raucous, art-inspired spirit alive by starting Krewe du Vieux Carré. Parade route available on mardigrasneworleans.com. 6:30 pm.
Fleetwood Mac
Smoothie King Center. Legendary, GRAMMY-award winning band Fleetwood Mac announced their North American tour traveling through 50+ cities. Ticketmaster.com. 8 pm.
17 SUN
Valentine’s Love Jam
Smoothie King Center. Featuring the R&B stylings of Tyrese Gibson, Monica, Avant, and 112. Ticket prices vary. 7 pm.
19 TUE
Dancing with the Stars Live!: A Night to Remember
Saenger Theatre. Featuring fan favorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on Dancing with the Stars, ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. Ticket prices vary. 8 pm.
22 FRI
Kiss: End Of The Road World Tour
Smoothie King Center. After an epic and storied 45-year career that launched an era of rock n roll legends, KISS announced that they will launch their final tour ever in 2019, appropriately named END OF THE ROAD. Ticketmaster.com. 7:30 pm.
23 SAT
Mardi Gras 5K
Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie. The Mardi Gras 5K and Kids’ Half Mile is a family-friendly run/walk starting under the Causeway overpass, running out toward Bonnabel and back. The race finish will coincide with Jefferson Parish’s annual FREE Family Gras festival, celebrating its 12th Anniversary in 2019. Registration fees vary. Runnotc.org. 8 am-12:30 pm.
24 SUN
Krewe of Barkus
Rampart at St. Ann. Man’s best friend is the center of this parade through the streets of the French Quarter, with their humans simply as their escorts. Registration information and parade route available at barkus.org. 2 pm.
25 MON
Philadelphia 76ers vs New Orleans Pelicans
Smoothie King Center. New Orleans Pelicans take on the Philadelphia 76ers. Ticket prices vary. 7 pm.
27 WED
Krewe of Nyx
Intersection of Magazine St .and Jefferson Ave. Founded in 2012, the Mystic Krewe of Nyx is one of the city’s largest all-women Mardi Gras krewes. It prides itself on embracing women of diverse backgrounds because “Friends come and go, but a sister is forever”! Parade route available on mardigrasneworleans.com. 7 pm.
28 THURS
Krewe of Muses
Intersection of Magazine St. and Jefferson Ave. Named after the legendary daughter of Zeus, this parade has become one of Mardi Gras’ favorites thanks to its humorous and biting parade themes. Parade route available on mardigrasneworleans.com. 6:30 pm.
NEEDTOBREATHE: Acoustic Live Tour
Saenger Theatre. Enjoy the music of NEEDTOBREATHE, a GRAMMY-nominated rock band hailing from South Carolina. Ticket prices vary. 7 pm.