Enjoy the Outdoors at Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

8:30 am - 3:00 pm

 Audubon Louisiana Nature Center

11000 Lake Forest Blvd

New Orleans LA 70127

Notes regarding time

Trails are open Monday - Saturday. Interpretive Center Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 2pm. Ranger Programs Saturdays at 11 am.

Description

The walking trails are open at Audubon Nature Center so take your kids on a nice little hike! Audubon Louisiana Nature Center is a cherished community resource. Located adjacent to Joe Brown Park in New Orleans East on 86 acres of hardwood bottomland forest, its creation was a project of the Junior League of Greater New Orleans, opening March 23, 1980. The Main Boardwalk and Adventure Trail (and restrooms) are open Mon-Sat 8:30 am - 3:00 and are monitored by rangers. The Interpretaive Center is open Thursdays & Saturdays 10 am - 2pm and the Ranger Programs are on Saturdays at 11:00 am. Click here to learn more.

Who

Everyone - family friendly.

Cost

FREE

Mrs Heather's Pumpkin & Strawberry Patch

Let’s have a pile of fun picking pumpkins at Mrs Heather’s. We are open 9 to 5 everyday until Nov 8,2024

20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture GardenThis year, the New Orleans Museum of Art celebrates 20 years of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, one of the city's favorite places for discovery, wonder, and respite. Free and open to all, NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden features world-class artwork from the 19th century to the present day, all set within the unique landscape of South Louisiana.

Open seven days a week, 10 am–6 pm.

Travel Back in Time with Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo

till - Nov. 17, 2024 | Daily 10AM - 5PM (Last entry 4:30PM)

Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages.

Stroll through our immersive outdoor adventure at your own pace and marvel at the wonders of 65 million years ago. Encounter iconic dinosaurs such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, Brachiosaurus, and Stegosaurus. Don't miss this thrilling journey into the past!

Find Paw Paw’s Donuts at 619 Pink St. Thursday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Paw Paw’s Donuts continues its Sunday appearances at the Crescent City Farmers Market, 8 a.m. to noon at Tad Gormley Stadium (Marconi at Navarre).

A Vanishing Bounty: Louisiana’s Coastal Environment and Culture

Explore the beauty and history of Louisiana's natural environment and the threats to its continued existence posed by human habitation.

SUNDAY

12:30PM  DOYLE COOPER BAND 

5PM SAZERAC JAZZ BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/MIKE FULTON



MONDAY

1PM MATINEE ALL STARS BAND

5PM TIN MEN 

8PM RICHARD SCOTT AND FRIENDS 

TUESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM COLIN MYERS ORCHESTRA (ZACK LANGE BAND 10/15)

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

WEDNESDAY

1PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT 

5PM BOURBON STREET STARS

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (w/GUNHILD CARLING 10/16)



THURSDAY 

12PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT  

2PM DOYLE COOPER BAND 

5PM JOHN SAAVEDRA BAND 

8PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W/GUNHILD CARLING 10/17)

FRIDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT (DANNY RUBIO'S POCKET BAND 10/25)

2:30PM SAM FRIEND JAZZ BAND

6PM WOODIS/LANGE BAND (10/4&18))  SAM LOBLEY BAND ( 10/11&10/25)

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/KEVIN RAY CLARK (W.GUNHILD CARLING 10/18)

SATURDAY

12:30PM RICHARD "PIANO" SCOTT

2:30PM STEVE DETROY BAND

6PM BOURBON MATINEE JAZZ BAND W/CHUCK BRACKMAN

9PM FRITZELS ALL STAR BAND W/JAMIL SHARIF 

Kevin Ray Clark

Clark Entertainment Consultants, LLC

619 23rd Street

Niagara Falls, NY 14301

contact: kevinclarkentertainment@gmail.com

website: www.kevinrayclark.com

nightcrawlers website: www.neworleansnightcrawlersbrassband.com

 Music Director

Fritzel's Jazz Pub

"Bourbon Street's oldest jazz club"

733 Bourbon Street

New Orleans, LA 70116

www.Fritzelsjazz.com 

Abrogate is the word used to describe the act of removing or abolishing something, especially by authority. It comes from the Latin word "abrogare" which means to repeal or annul. Abrogation is the act of officially and formally declaring something no longer valid or in effect. This can be done through a law, a contract, or a decision made by a higher authority. Abrogation can also refer to the complete elimination of something, like a law or a tradition. Abrogation is often done when something is deemed to be outdated or no longer beneficial. Abrogation is a powerful tool and should be used with caution.

FRIDAY october 11

OPEN AT 11:00 aM

the rug cutters

11:00PM-1:45PM

FELIPE ANTONIO'S QUINTETO

2:15PM-6PM

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

6:30PM-9:30PM

BETTIS AND THE 3RD DEGREE BRASS BAND

10:00PM-2:00AM

SATURDAY october 12

OPEN AT 11:00 aM

THE JAYWALKERS

11:00PM-1:45PM

boardwalker & the three finger swingers

1:30PM-6PM

the new orleans rug cutters

6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL

10:00PM-2:00AM

SUNDAY october 13

OPEN AT 11:00 aM

Aaron Levinson & friends

11:00am-1:00pm

YOUSE

1:30PM-5:00PM

MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS

5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE

9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY october 14

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

the rug cutters

1:00PM-5:00PM

jon roniger band

5:30pm-9:30pm

LES GETREX AND CREOLE COOKIN'

9:00PM-12:00AM

TUESDAY october 15

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

the villains

1:15pm-5:00pm

GISELLE ANGUIZOLA QUARTET

5:30PM-8:30PM

CAITIE B.

& THE HAND ME DOWNS

9:00PM-12:00AM

WEDNESDAY october 16

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

j.j. and the a-ok's

1:00pm-5:00pm

boardwalker & the 3 finger swingers

5:30PM-8:30PM

THE QUEEN & FRIENDZ

9:00PM-12:00AM

THURSDAY october 17

OPEN AT 1:00 PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS & THE MIX

caleb nelson & his hot 5

1:00pm-5:00pm

the second lions

5:30PM-8:30PM

WOLFE JOHNS BLUES

9:00PM-12:00AM

Pumpkin Patch at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

 St. Andrew's Episcopal Church

1031 South Carrollton

New Orleans LA 70118

504-866-0123

Notes regarding time

Monday - Friday 3 - 7:00pm; Saturday - Sunday 9am - 7:00pm - ends on October 30

Description

St. Andrew's Episcopal Church pumpkin patch has thousands of pumpkins! The pumpkin patch is a fundraiser to help support their many great programs. Please come by and pick out your perfect pumpkin. You'll find every shape and size!! Have your cameras ready for the photo op at this fun patch. Pumpkin prices are based on weight. Hours are Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Call 504-866-0123 to confirm hours and to ask about special times for school groups during the day. September 22 - October 30, 2023.

Who

Everyone

Cost

Pumpkin prices vary depending on weight.

How

Just show up. For more information, click here for the church's Facebook page or call 504-866-0123.

Pumpkin Patch at St. Augustines Episcopal Church

 St. Augustine's Episcopal Church

3412 Haring Road

Metairie LA 70006

504-887-4801

Notes regarding time

Mon - Fri 12pm - 8pm; Sat - Sun 9am - 8pm

Description

St. Augustine's Episcopal Church continues a tradition for the 26th year with their pumpkin patch. Choose from a wide variety of pumpkins of many colors, shapes and sizes. Baked good, jewelry and Halloween masks will be for sale too for this annual fundraiser. Please note times: Mon - Fri 12pm - 8pm; Sat - Sun 9am - 8pm.

Who

Everyone

Cost

Prices vary.

How

Just show up. Questions? Call 504-887-4801; https://www.facebook.com/StAugustinesPumpkinPatch/

• 617 Piety Street Suite B, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 301-3222

Specials

Friday October 11th

Pork Shank on Menu

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Saturday October 12th

Weekend Special - Pork Shank

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Sunday October 13th

Weekend Special - Pork Shank

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

Tuesday October 15th

Trivia Night in the Biergarten

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

 Join us for 3 Fridays & Saturdays in 2024 ! 

October 11-12, 18-19, 25-26, 2024

Fridays 4 pm–11 pm – Saturdays 1 pm–11 pm

New Orleans on Bayou St. John across from City Park

1700 Moss Street

New Orleans, LA 70119    Map

• Admission $10 at the gate (Cash or credit card). Children 11 and under free.
• German food: brats, sauerkraut, special dinners, variety of German cheeses, large Bavarian-style pretzels and German desserts. 
• German drinks: Over 20 different German beers, about 9 different wines and over 20 different schnapps.  
• Oompah Music, Dancing Chicken. 
• 6K race with route from the fest and inside the Fairgrounds. Sponsored by the New Orleans Track Club (Saturday October 12)
• A dog parade on Saturday, October 19.  Register your dog here.
• Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest, Daily
• Souvenir Shop featuring German items
• This year the gate and all booths will accept either credit card or cash.

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Croatia has a rich wine culture that stretches back over 2,500 years, rooted in ancient traditions passed down from the Illyrians, Greeks, and Romans. In recent years, Croatian wines have gained international acclaim for their quality and unique indigenous grape varieties, shaped by the country's diverse geography and climate. The country's wine regions are broadly divided into four key areas: Dalmatia, Istria and Kvarner, Slavonia and the Danube, and the Croatian Uplands. Each region offers its own distinctive characteristics, influenced by their varying climates, soils, and grape varieties.

Croatia is home to more than 130 indigenous grape varieties, many of which are unique to the country. Beyond Plavac Mali, Malvazija Istarska, and Graševina, other notable varieties include Vugava, a rare white grape from the island of Vis that produces full-bodied wines with tropical fruit notes, and Debit, a versatile white grape from Dalmatia used for both dry and sweet wines. Bogdanuša, from the island of Hvar, is another indigenous white variety traditionally associated with religious celebrations.

The styles of Croatian wines are as diverse as the regions themselves, ranging from refreshing dry whites to rustic, robust reds and even unique dessert wines - and recently, orange wines have been gaining popularity.  Croatia’s rising reputation as a wine destination is enhanced by its beautiful wine regions, historic vineyards, and small, family-run wineries. Wine tourism, particularly in Istria, is thriving, with visitors exploring wine roads, sampling local food pairings, and visiting ancient vineyards set against breathtaking landscapes. This blend of tradition and innovation is helping Croatian wines make their mark on the global wine stage.

Sara Sparks from Lirette Selections will host this fun and informative tasting. Lirette Selections has made a big commitment to Croatian wines and has the largest portfolio in the state. We hope you'll join us! You can sign up here, Croatia

Saints Sundays!  We'll have the game on Sundays if you want a chill place to hang out and have a nice glass of wine while watching the Saints.  

FALL FEST AFTER DARK

Time: Friday, October 11, 2024 from 5:00 - 10:00 pm

Place: Abita Springs Trailhead

Fall Fest After Dark is a pre-fest party with live music, food trucks and drinks that will be held the night before Fest day. Come out with family and friends because we have a lineup that will have you on your feet all night long. Everyone is welcomed, but the fun and games in the Activities section will not be open until Saturday, October 12TH. So, make sure to purchase your tickets for After Dark and your tickets for Abita Fall Fest to have a Fall filled weekend.

Kids ten and under get in free.​

ABITA FALL FEST

Time: Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11:00am - 7:00 pm

Place: Abita Springs Trailhead

The annual Abita Fall Fest is a nonprofit event created to celebrate the art, music and culture of Abita Springs, Louisiana. Offering a selection of live music from local and national artists, the Fest’s mission is to promote a warm family environment with fun and games for all ages. And, let’s not forget about the delicious local cuisine serving everything from sweet to savory. This year’s Abita Fall Fest’s proceeds will be going to Friends of the Park, Abita Springs Women’s Society, Trailhead Museum, Garden Club, Keep Abita Beautiful, Abita Recreation Center, and Abita Elementary and Middle Schools.

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Saturday offers all the activities 

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AFTER DARK

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 | 5:00-10:00

5:30 - 6:00

No Limit Brass Band

6:30 - 7:15

Pontchartrain Shakers

7:45 - 9:00

Tab Benoit

MAIN STAGE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 11:00-7:00

12:00 - 12:45

The Mo’ Jelly Band

1:15 - 2:00

Sweet Magnolia Brass Band

2:30 - 3:00

Jared Daws

& The Dusk Singers

3:30 - 4:15

Dwayne Dopsie

& The Zydeco Hellraisers

4:45 - 5:30

John “Papa” Gros

6:00 - 7:15

Alana Springsteen

TRAIL STAGE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 11:00-7:00

11:30 - 12:00

Leif Meche Band

12:45 - 1:15

Milk and The Honeys

2:00 - 2:30

Soundtrack Era

3:00 - 3:30

The Scamp Walkers

4:15 - 4:45

The Abita Stumps

CUISINE STAGE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 | 11:00-7:00

The Boston Street

Ceili Band

12:00 - 1:30

The Spring Chickens

1:30 - 3:30

Janya Morgan & The Sazerac Sunrise Jazz Band

3:30 - 5:00

Preservation Hall's Summer Residency at the Toulouse Theatre

~ 615 Toulouse Street in the historic Toulouse Theatre

~ Nightly performances

~Preseravation Hall is undergoing infrastructure upgrades to “ensure they are still around for years to come.”

~ concert times shift to:

Monday - Sunday, 5pm and 7:30pm

Tickets here!

FriOct11

6:30pm

Little Freddie King

FriOct11

10pm

Dwayne Dopsie

SatOct12

3-6PM

Treme Brass Band

SatOct12

6pm

Tuba Skinny

No cover

SatOct12

10pm

Colin Davis & Night People

SunOct13

6:00-9:00pm

Palmetto Bug Stompers

SunOct13

9:30PM

Vegas Cola Band

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Pontchartrain Park

5701 Press Drive New Orleans, LA 70126

When is Gentilly Fest?

Friday, Oct. 11th: 6pm -9pm

Saturday, Oct 12th: Noon -9pm, &

Sunday, Oct 13th: Noon -8pm

Where is the Fest?

Pontchartrain Park

5701 Press Dr. New Orleans, LA 70126

Do you have Handicapped Parking?

Yes, but you MUST have proper ID or license plate not the hang tag you borrowed from a friend

Do you have a VIP section?

Yes

Can I bring my pet? Dog, cat, bird, snake, monkey?

Sorry, NO animals allowed!

Do you accept credit cards at the festival?

Yes

Friday Night Heights at Above the Grid

 Friday, 2024 at 7:00 PM - Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets

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• 317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112
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Murder for Two is the perfect blend of music, mayhem, and murder!

Le Petit Theatre616 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Box Office:504-522-2081 x1

October 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 7:30pm

October 13, 19, 20 2pm

In this hilarious 90-minute show, two performers play 13 roles – not to mention the piano – in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. ONE ACTOR investigates the crime. THE OTHER plays all of the suspects. And THEY BOTH play the piano. You won’t want to miss this killer musical comedy!

Officer Marcus Moscowicz is a small town policeman with dreams of making it to detective. One fateful night, shots ring out at the surprise birthday party of Great American Novelist Arthur Whitney and the writer is killed…fatally. With the nearest detective an hour away, Marcus jumps at the chance to prove his sleuthing skills – with the help of his silent partner, Lou. But whodunit? Did Dahlia Whitney, Arthur’s scene-stealing wife, give him a big finish? Is Barrette Lewis, the prima ballerina, the prime suspect? Did Dr. Griff, the overly-friendly psychiatrist, make a frenemy? Marcus only has a short amount of time to find the killer and make his name before the real detective arrives…and the ice cream melts!

CLUE: ONSTAGE

A stage play based on the 1985 movie and the classic board game

Westwego Performing Arts Theatre

177 Sala Avenue in Westwego, LA

Thursdays-Sundays from October 4-13, 2024

Thursday, Fridays, Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. / Sundays at 2:00 p.m.

Clue: On Stage

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Skate Country, located at 1100 Terry Parkway in Terrytown,

Skate Country is open from 8-11 p.m. on Thursdays, 7-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-10 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Admission prices range from $8 to $15, and skate rentals are $5.

Skate Country’s schedule offers the following events:

• “Adult Night” from 8-11 p.m. Thursdays
• “Top Music Chart Night” from 7-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
• “Family Matinee” from 1-3:30 p.m. and 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday

“Sunday Night Skate” from 7-10 p.m. Sunday. 

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

New Orleans music icon Cyril Neville will celebrate his birthday with two nights of live music at Chickie Wah Wah on Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12. The event will feature performances by The Wild Tchoupitoulas and a stellar lineup of local talent, including Ivan Neville, Omari Neville and The Fuel, Jason Neville, Damion Neville, Johnny Vidacovich, Shamarr Allen, Erica Falls, James Andrews, Big Sam and more. Packed with funk and soul, this celebration will showcase Cyril Neville’s legendary musical prowess and deep roots in New Orleans culture. Fans of local music won’t want to miss this special event.

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New Orleans, LA 70116

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2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

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West Bank Hispanic Heritage Festival Announces Vibrant Music, Food, and Entertainment Lineup

Over 30 entertainment, food, craft, and health vendors participating in the October 12 Hispanic cultural event at UHC

New Orleans– West Bank Hispanic Heritage Festival organizers announced today that over 30 vendors will participate in this year’s inaugural event to bring a day of vibrant music, diverse culinary offerings, and community celebrations to the University of Holy Cross (UHC) campus in Algiers on October 12, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

This year’s festival, free and open to the public, will have offerings for everyone including a full lineup of music, entertainment for adults and kids, and a large community health event. From live performances to delicious food, the festival is designed to honor Hispanic heritage in an inclusive environment where everyone is welcome.

“Our mission is to bring together people from all backgrounds throughout the city,” said Stephanie Davi McNeely, Chair of the West Bank Hispanic Heritage Festival and the First Lady of the University of Holy Cross. “The festival highlights the diversity of our Hispanic culture through music, food, art and education in a fun, family-friendly and free environment, right in the heart of the UHC campus.”

Live entertainment will keep the crowd energized throughout the day, with performances on the Redmann Law Stage by:

• La Tran-K Band – An energetic band that will keep the festivities lively with their dynamic tunes.
• Grupo Sensación – Bringing traditional and contemporary Latin sounds that will keep the crowd dancing.
• Fermin Ceballos - Performing a mix of modern and traditional Hispanic music.
• Mariachi Jalisco – Enjoy the classic mariachi tunes that celebrate the heart of Hispanic music.
• Ballet Folklórico Vive Mi Tierra – Traditional Mexican folk dance performances showcasing vibrant costumes and storytelling through movement.
• Dile Que NOLA – A local favorite bringing their unique Latin fusion sounds to the stage.
• ZUMBA with Sonia G Fitness – An energizing Zumba session to get everyone moving.

The Law Office of John Redmann, LLC serves many in the Hispanic community, and their sponsorship of the festival stage is part of their commitment to celebrating the many cultures in our area.

Additionally, a diverse lineup of food vendors and food trucks will offer a taste of authentic Hispanic and local flavors. Festival-goers can indulge in dishes from:

• Food Vendors: Anita’s Quesabirrias, Casita Jasmyn, Chick Fil A, Coop’s Burgers, El Macho Grill, Curramba La Bella Colombian Food, Hokena’s Cuisine, La Chilanga, Malkriados Kitchen, Mexi-pops by Angie, Mimas Peruvian Dessert, Mimi’s Sweets & Treats, Piece of Kookie, Life Gave Lemons Lemonade, Pistachio Coffee, The Creative Grind, and Waska.
• Food Trucks: MoFries, Kona Ice of the Crescent City, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee of Jefferson, Wolf's Burger Truck, and ZoraChristina Catering & Food Truck.

The festival also will feature a range of other vendors offering everything from unique accessories to skincare products. Notable vendors include Accesorios Yolis, Cervantes Lodge No. 5, F. & A.M., Colette, HairbyMaisa, Heroes Of New Orleans, Michelle Jackson (Author), Nolahoney Closet, Safari Smokes NOLA, Senior Insurance Options LLC, Teeleas Skin Care, Vintage NOLA Sales, and Y&T Jewelry Store.

Alongside the entertainment, the West Bank Hispanic Heritage Festival will also host a community health event, offering resources and information to promote wellness among attendees. The Beignet Fest Sensory Activation Vehicle will also make an appearance, providing a safe and welcoming space to step away from the crowds.

“Our UHC community is approximately 12 percent Hispanic, and we are excited to showcase not only the strong educational programs and welcoming campus environment that UHC offers, but also hope attendees are able to discover something new about the Hispanic culture that plays such an important role in our community,” said Dr. Stanton McNeely, president of the University of Holy Cross.

Event Details:

Date: October 12, 2024

Location: Great Lawn, University of Holy Cross, West Bank, New Orleans

Time: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

This year’s event is made possible through a partnership between the University of Holy Cross and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana.

The Woodland Church, located in Algiers, will be open until October 31. Guests at Woodland Church's pumpkin patch will not only be treated to their supply of pumpkins, but also a slew of Halloween-themed games,

Every Saturday starting on the 12th, Woodland will a story time session, as well as multiple activities—all fall-themed and perfect for young kids.

 Woodland Church

5837 Berkley Dr., (504) 394-7877

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NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH

Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM

Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri –  has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.

Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.

Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.

No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.

Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.

Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format

Regular season

Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)

Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)

Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)

Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)

Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)

Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)

Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Su

nday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)

Nickel-A-Dance Fall 2024 Season to Begin on Frenchmen Street

by: OffBeat Staff

The fall 2024 season of Nickel-A-Dance, a beloved free traditional jazz concert series, is set to begin on September 29. For over three decades, Nickel-A-Dance has brought live jazz to the public, offering an afternoon of family-friendly entertainment on Sundays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This year, the series moves to a new location at Favela Chic, located at 525 Frenchmen Street, continuing its tradition on this famous music corridor.

Originally started in 1994, Nickel-A-Dance has become a staple for fans of New Orleans jazz who may not frequent nightclubs. It attracts a diverse crowd, including children, families, and seniors, all coming together to celebrate traditional jazz as America’s original dance music. This fall’s lineup will feature some of the city’s most renowned jazz musicians.

Next, on October 13, Mark Braud and His Sunday Night All-Stars will take the stage. Braud, part of the musical Brunious and Santiago families, has been a fixture in the New Orleans jazz scene since his youth. He has performed with Harry Connick Jr., Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and many other notable artists. His band will bring a blend of traditional jazz and contemporary flair to the series.

Lars Edegran and The Palm Court Jazz All-Stars are set to perform on October 20. Edegran, originally from Sweden, has been a New Orleans resident since 1966 and is known for his versatility on piano, guitar, and banjo. He has worked with jazz greats like Earl Hines and George Lewis, and his band will showcase the best of New Orleans traditional jazz.

The fall series will conclude on October 27 with Gregg Stafford and The Jazz Hounds. Stafford, a respected trumpeter and vocalist, has led several prominent New Orleans jazz bands, including Danny Barker’s Jazz Hounds and the Young Tuxedo Brass Band. He has dedicated his career to preserving the musical traditions of New Orleans and remains an active figure in the city’s jazz community.

Warren A Bell is with Julius Evans and 6 others

 at St Louis Cemetery No 2.

 · New Orleans 

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"BURIED HISTORY: Finding Our Past" is back this month on WYES New Orleans, starting tonight @ 9:30PM and through their All Saints Day schedule. It's my half-hour tale of uncovering forgotten family history at St. Louis Cemetery II, with a plea for more of y'all to rediscover your ancestors' buried history right there. Here's their schedule:

Sunday, Oct. 13 @ 10:30am

Wednesday, Oct. 16 @ 10:30pm

Saturday, Oct. 26 @ 5:30pm

Wednesday, Oct. 30 @ 3:30pm

Saturday, Nov. 2 @ 5pm

Sunday, Nov. 3 @ 10:30am

SECOND LINE PARADE THIS WEEKEND, OCTOBER 13, 1 P.M.:

PRINCE AND LADY OF WALES

START: 3821 Annunciation, up Annunciation to Marengo

RIGHT TURN: On Marengo and back to St. Charles

PICKUP: Queen Charlene and continue down St. Charles to Louisiana

LEFT: Turn on Louisiana and back to 2119 Louisiana (Sandpiper Lounge)

STOP: Sandpiper Lounge

CONTINUE: Down Louisiana to LaSalle, right on LaSalle and down to Washington to Third St.

END: Third Street to corner of Dryades, out Third to St. Charles Ave, up St. Charles to Washington 

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

• Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Free
• Chafunkta Brewing Company
• 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
• (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

Sunday, October 13

Northshore Beer Festival

Get ready to chill and sip on the best craft beers from local breweries at the Northshore Beer Festival!

Date and time

Sunday, October 13 · 11am - 3pm CDT

Location

Mandeville Trailhead

675 Lafitte Street Mandeville, LA 70448

Show map

Refund Policy

Contact the organizer to request a refund.

Eventbrite's fee is nonrefundable.

About this event

Event lasts 4 hoursWelcome to the Northshore Beer Festival! Get ready to experience an array of craft beers from local breweries. Join us for a day filled with great brews, tasty food trucks, and live music. Whether you're a beer aficionado or just enjoy a cold one, there's something for everyone. Indulge in unique flavors, chill out with friends, and soak up the festival vibes. Don't miss out on this celebration of all things beer!

We are thrilled to announce that proceeds from the event will benefit the Miracle League Northshore, which is a local Covington non-profit whose mission is to promote the health and well being of children with disabilities, provide opportunities for able-bodied children to learn and interact alongside those with disabilities, while developing community awareness and support for children with disabilities through organized sports leagues.

https://www.miracleleaguenorthshore.org/northshorebeerfestival.html

We are grateful to Gnarly Barley, our title sponsor, and look forward to seeing everyone in October!

Get ready for a spook-tacular Halloween experience with The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association's 'Spirits of New Orleans Halloween and Garden Tour!' This one-of-a-kind tour takes you through hauntingly fabulous homes, complete with spine-tingling scares and eerie encounters. Put on your best creepy attire and come ready for a night of thrills! Visit www.springfiestnola.com for more information and to purchase tickets.

Harahan Farmers Market

• weekly on Sunday
• Address: 6601 10th Street, Harahan, LA
• Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Price: FREE

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

• 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 528-3805

Contact: Erin Holmes,

erinholmes@vcpora.org

Laura Cayouette,

lauracayouette@aol.com

October 8, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Exclusive Press/Media Sneak Peek: "Wasted: Overtourism & the French Quarter"

New Orleans, LA – [October 8, 2024] – VCPORA (Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents, and Associates),

in partnership with acclaimed filmmaker Laura Cayouette, is proud to present an exclusive sneak peek

screening of the upcoming feature-length documentary, "Wasted: Overtourism & the French Quarter." This

highly anticipated film delves into the complex phenomenon of overtourism in New Orleans' iconic French

Quarter, offering an eye-opening examination of the area’s over-reliance on the tourism industry and the quest

for a sustainable balance.

Wasted was recently accepted by the prestigious Big Syn International Film Festival, a sustainability film

festival in London that aims to inspire people to act on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Media and press attendees will be treated to a first look at a powerful narrative that focuses on the post-

pandemic reality of the French Quarter, as well as strategies for fostering economic diversification, preserving

cultural authenticity, and reinvigorating local residency.

Media Screening Details:

• Date: Monday, October 14

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, 2024

• Time: Doors open at 3:30 pm, screening begins at 4:00 pm and will be followed by a Q&A session with

the filmmaker and selected interviewees

• Location: Historic New Orleans Collection William’s Research Center, 410 Chartres Street

• Reserve your seat: Email info@vcpora.org

• Additional media inquiries: ErinHolmes@vcpora.org

About the Film:

Four years in the making, "Wasted" shines a light on New Orleans' fragile balance between residents and

visitors in a post-COVID world. Through intimate interviews with French Quarter residents, business owners,

and culture bearers, the documentary explores the benefits and harms imposed by unbridled visitor numbers on

the 300-year-old neighborhood.

"Overtourism isn't just a buzzword," says Cayouette, best known for her role as Lara Lee Candie-Fitzwilly in the

locally filmed Django Unchained. "It's a reality that communities across the world are grappling with, and

nowhere is this more evident than in the French Quarter. We need to find a way forward that doesn't sacrifice

our culture for short-term gain."

Featuring interviews with Derrick Tabb, Harry Shearer, Dianne Honoré, and other local historians and

culture bearers, the film aims to spark conversation around the growing global discourse on Sustainable

Tourism and the urgent need for action. This sneak peek is in advance of the film’s premiere at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 22

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at Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Philip Street in the French Quarter. Tickets for the general

public will be available lepetittheatre.com.

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VCPORA is a nonprofit organization advocating for the protection of the Vieux Carré as an international cultural treasure,

Aah, October, when New Orleans wakes up again for the Long Party. We have two seasons here; the second one starts October 1 and ends sometime in June. The weather is cooler now, everybody’s settling into their fall schedule, and now it’s time to get out and do stuff.

This month for me is mostly events with The New Orleans Guitar Masters as part of the 2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival. Jimmy Robinson puts it together and it’s a really interesting show. 

Jimmy has presented the festival for several years, featuring virtuoso guitarists from Europe, Canada and the U.S. with concerts in New Orleans, Atlanta, Amsterdam, and Covington, La. This year adds fantastic venues: The Manship Theater in Baton Rouge, and The 100 Men Hall in Bay St. Louis. Guests this year are Gavino Loche from Sardinia, Italy, Adrian Raso from Guelph, Canada, Layla Musselwhite, and The New Orleans Guitar Masters with John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson and Cranston Clements.

Here’s what I have so far:

Tuesday, October 15, sets at 7:30 and 9:30 

Snug Harbor, Frenchmen St.,

2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival

https://snugjazz.com/tm-event/across-the-pond-guitar-festival/

Wednesday, October 16, 7:30 PM

Manship theater, 100 Lafayette St., Baton Rouge.

2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival

https://www.manshiptheatre.org/show/across-the-pond-guitar-festival

Saturday, October 19, 7 PM

100 Men Hall, 303 Union St., Bay St. Louis

2024 Across The Pond Guitar Festival

https://100menhall.com/

I will be playing “in the round” at the Ozone Songwriter Festival at 11a.m. Saturday, October 26 at the Trailhead (419 N. New Hampshire) in Covington. That particular stage is open from 11 to 4. This north shore event has many excellent writers, performers, and workshops in multiple venues, and it’s free! https://ozonemusic.org/ 

Here’s a performance schedule for ya: https://ozonemusic.org/festival/ozone-2024-fest-schedule/ 

Hold onto your seats, ladies and gents, because it’s finally time for Halloween/Thanksgiving/Christmas /Mardi Gras/French Quarter Fest/Jazz Fest season!

Best Wishes,

John

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1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

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Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break

Save Our Cemeteries

Spend the night with Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster and Save Our Cemeteries! Our favorite surf rock band, Shark Attack!!

The Monster Squad – Movie Fundraiser for Save Our Cemeteries! Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at the Broadside NOLA, 600 N. Broad Street, New Orleans, 70119. Spend the night with Dracula, the Mummy, Frankenstein’s Monster and Save Our Cemeteries! Our favorite surf rock band, Shark Attack!! will start things off at 6 pm.The festivities and movie will kick off at 7 pm. There will be a costume contest for you and your canine companions. After we hand out the awards for best dressed, we’ll turn into The Monster Squad on the big screen.Food, drinks, and craft vendors will abound! The Broadside is busy brewing up a specialty cocktail for all to enjoy. We’ll also host a raffle sponsored by local artisans and vendors (Anna’s, Dirty Coast, and more!), with winners announced after the movie. COST: Tickets are $15 until October 16, and $20 day of the show or at the door. This event will be held OUTSIDE so please dress appropriately. Seating can be limited so you might want to bring a chair or a blanket.The Monster Squad is rated PG-13. Proceeds benefit Save Our Cemeteries. The ONLY non-profit touring organization in New Orleans dedicated to cemetery preservation, promotion, restoration, and education.

New Orleans Friends of Music is with Le Consort at Tulane University.

Kick off our 70th season with a performance by Le Consort on Wednesday, October 16 at 7:30p in Tulane University’s Dixon Hall. You save when you subscribe!

Limited tickets also remain for an opening night reception following the performance. Visit friendsofmusic.org for more information.

Concert Details

Venue: Tulane University, Dixon Hall

Time: 7:30pm (CST)

2024-25 Season Schedule:

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• Wednesday, October 16: Le Consort
• Monday, November 11: David Greilsammer, Piano
• Tuesday, December 3: Dover Quartet
• Monday, February 10: Isidore Quartet
• Monday, March 24: Trio Virado
• Tuesday, April 22: Escher Quartet with Terrence Wilson, Piano

Friends of Music is celebrating its 70th Season! 

Join us for a special 70th Anniversary Celebration dinner with friends, artists, and supporters following the first performance of the season. 

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 

Immediately following the performance 

Dixon Hall Room #115 

Tickets - $75 

Dinner & Wine included 

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• 2024 Spring Concert Series
• 
  
• Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm

Performances - 6:00Thursday,

• 
  
• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
• the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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• October 17 | The New Orleans Mystics
• $15.00
• + fees
• 
  
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• October 24 | The Boogie Men
• $15.00

•  Comedy club
• 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 444-9553

Thu, 17

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

THURSDAYS ARE FOR LOCALS 🤍4557 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana

SPOTTED TONGUE is a new popup serving delicious veggie-forward Filipino food. We open at 4PM, drink specials at the bar. Come thru and if you’re local, don’t forget your ID! Free admission for Orleans Parish residents (plus Arabi & Chalmette!)

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)

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• Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
• Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
• Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon

Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

FALL RHYTHM & ROSES CONCERTS ANNOUNCED

The Historic BK House & Gardens is offering music afficionados a special treat this fall with a new Rhythm & Roses Concert Series, extending the popular spring concerts into September, October and November. beautifully manicured BK House Parterre Garden, 1113 Chartres Street.

Rhythm & Roses, presented by BK house neighbor and benefactor James Douglas Hislop, will run through Friday, November 1, except for October 11, and will feature a wide array of popular New Orleans talents. The opening concert will be presented in part by NOLAxNOLA. 

Future dates include:

October 18:           Helen Gillet and Rebelle Musique

October 25:           Dusky Waters & Rachel Maxann

November 1:         Jelly Joseph

Tickets are priced at $30 for nonmembers and $25 for BK members and are available at www.bkhouse.org. Food and beverages will be sold on site. Because beverage sales support on-going maintenance of the garden, outside beverages will not be permitted.

Concert-goers are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance due to anticipated popularity of the event and size of the historic setting. Limited seating will be provided; however, attendees may bring small chairs provided space allows. 

at www.bkhouse.org.

Future events will include additional concerts, literary programs, and a holiday wine tasting. Information about BK membership, which provides for a discount to many Museum events, as well as current and upcoming events at the BK House may be found at www.bkhouse.org. 

WYES New Orleans

We are excited to share the date for our 2nd WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS—Friday, October 18. Last year's event was such a success, so we're planning on inviting all the ghouls and goblins back to WYES for another night of Morgus Halloween fun! Tickets are on sale now for $45 and include food from local restaurants and caterers, wine & beer, and live music from Consortium of Genius.

Special thank you to our fabulous event co-chairs Wendy Lodrig Bart and Cheryl Cotten and to our event committee!

Tickets & Costume Contest Details: https://wyesmorgus2.eventbrite.com

2nd Annual...WYES PRESENTS MORGUS MADNESS

Friday, October 18, 2024

7pm-10pm

WYES Studios | 916 Navarre Ave.

$45pp

Boo Carre Halloween Haunt

October 19 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Boo Carre Halloween Haunt

The French Market District is hosting the annual Boo Carre Halloween Haunt in Dutch Alley on Saturday, October 19 from 11am-4pm.

The one-day kid-centric event encourages costumes for all ages and will feature live music, children’s activities, a spooktacular Spooky Second Line, and trick-or-treating. Children wearing a costume are eligible to receive a free Boo Carre tote bag for trick-or-treating in the French Market District. One bag per child, while supplies last. This event is free and open to the public.

Your event experience will begin in Dutch Alley, in the 900 block of N. Peters Street, where our Trick-or-Treat (TOT) bag distribution will take place at the festival information booth alongside our music stage and kid’s activities.

Dutch Alley Performance Pavilion Stage

11:00am-12:00pm – Russel Welch

12:15pm-1:15pm – Johnette Downing

1:30am-2:30pm – NPS Arrowhead Jazz Band

2:45pm-3:45pm – Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers

3:45pm-4:00pm – Spooktacular Second Line & Costume Parade with We Are 1 Brass Band

Activities

Trick or Treating at the French Market

Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter

Adorn Me Antoinette

Stem Nola

YaYa

Face Painting

Balloon Art

Rowdys Rascals Petting Zoo

Details

Date:

October 19

Time:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Celebrate the Sweetness of Community at FirstLine Schools’ Sweet Potato Fest 2024!

(New Orleans – October 2024) - Get ready for a root-filled celebration like no other at the annual Sweet Potato Fest, hosted by Edible Schoolyard NOLA at Arthur Ashe Charter School! FirstLine Schools invites families, friends, and neighbors to come together for a day of festive fun, delicious food, and hands-on activities that celebrate one of fall's beloved vegetables: the sweet potato!

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
• Time: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Location: Ashe Edible Schoolyard Oak Park, 1456 Gardena Dr., New Orleans, LA 70122

This year’s Sweet Potato Fest is set to be the most exciting yet, offering a variety of fun activities for all ages. Here’s what you can look forward to:

1. HARVEST - Roll up your sleeves and help dig up Ashe’s sweet potato bounty. Prizes await for those who find the biggest, smallest, or most uniquely shaped sweet potato!
2. FEAST - Sample mouth-watering sweet potato dishes prepared by local chefs, families, and ESYNOLA educators. Festival-goers can vote in the ever-popular Sweet Potato Cook-Off — your taste buds decide the winner!
3. CELEBRATE - Enjoy lively music, face painting, arts and crafts with a "tater-twist," interactive games, and more, making this event the perfect outing for the whole family.
4. PARADE! – Don’t miss the Ashe Aces Marching Unit as they lead the joyful Sweet Potato Parade around the schoolyard and neighborhood. Join in the festivities as we march, dance, and celebrate the season!

"We're excited to bring the community together for this annual celebration of one of our favorite fall vegetables," said Zach O’Donnell, ESYNOLA Program Manager. "The Sweet Potato Fest is not just about food—it's about fostering community spirit and showcasing the talents of our students and local chefs."

The Sweet Potato Fest gives students and families the chance to connect with nature and the cycle of the seasons by getting hands-on in the garden. It’s a day to honor local farmers, celebrate culinary traditions, and open conversations about sustainable agriculture — all while enjoying a fun, healthy day outdoors. Above all, it’s about the simple joy of digging into the earth, sharing good food, and building a stronger community.

The event is free and open to the public, so gather your friends and family for a day filled with unforgettable memories. Whether you're tasting innovative sweet potato dishes, cheering on parade participants, or simply enjoying the festive atmosphere, Sweet Potato Fest 2024 is not to be missed!

Saturday, October 19

Nightmare on Baronne St

• Ages 21+

Dare to join us for a night of horror and fun! Celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Nightmare on Elm Street at Virgin Hotels New Orleans.

By Virgin Hotels New Orleans

Starts on Saturday, October 19 · 8pm CDT

Location

Virgin Hotels New Orleans

550 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70113

Show map

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

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• Event lasts 3 hours 30 minutes
• Ages 21+

Paid venue parkingPrepare yourself for a night of thrilling nostalgia as Virgin Hotels New Orleans celebrates the 40th anniversary of the horror classic The Nightmare on Elm Street! Join us for an evening where nightmares come alive, featuring a live DJ spinning spine-tingling tracks, cocktails so good they’re scary, and decor that will make you shiver with delight.

8pm - 12am

Must be 21+ to join the fun

Costumes are encouraged

To purchase a VIP section please email marketing.neworleans@virginhotels.com. The purchase of a VIP section does NOT include entry to the event.

Po-Boy Festival | Author Line Up

October 27 • 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Join us Sunday, October 27th for a fun day on Oak Street at Po-Boy Festival. We’ve got a great group of authors joining us for signings, meet-and-greets and general frivolity. We hope to see you there!

10:30am – 12pm | Chris Clarkson author of Chloe and the Fireflies

11:30am – 1pm  | Adam Dennis author of Gary and His Little Friend Jerry

12:30pm – 2pm | Rachel M. Marsh author of Rougarou Magic

1:30pm – 3pm  | Eric Cook author of Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine

2:30pm – 4pm  | Alexandra Navarre-Davis & Shannon Kelly Atwater author and illustrator of Clyde the Giant Crawfish

3:30pm – 5pm  | Mark Rosenbohm author and creator of Nola Portraits

Chris Clarkson lives in New Orleans. When he isn’t creating fictional characters and worlds, he is exploring. You can find him in local coffee shops, finding inspiration in his third cup of coffee, and in old bookstores. One day, he hopes to travel the world with a notebook, pen, and an offbeat dream.

Author Adam Dennis received his JD from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio. His many professions have included attorney, sous-chef, and touring musician, all of which influenced his writing. Gary and His Little Friend Jerry is the second collaboration between Dennis and Illustrator Herb Leonhard, continuing the adventures of Gary the Gator in Gary and the Tooth Fairy. Dennis resides with wife and two children in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Rachel M. Marsh earned her MFA in creative writing for children from Simmons University in Boston. She lives in New Orleans, where she and her husband eat the world’s best food and renovate their almost-hundred-year-old house. Rougarou Magic is her debut novel.

Eric Cook, a native New Orleanian, is the executive chef and owner of two celebrated New Orleans restaurants, Gris-Gris and Saint John. Eric Cook is a combat veteran who served six years in the United States Marine Corps. With training from the John Folse Culinary Institute, he began his culinary career at Brennan’s in the French Quarter where he studied under Chef Mike Roussel. Soon after, Cook joined the team at Commander’s Palace as Sous Chef and Chef de Partie. Cook has also worked as a private chef, executive banquet chef, and research and development consultant for several national restaurants.Sam Hanna, a New Orleans-based food and beverage photographer, boasts a global portfolio spanning books, magazines, television, and packaging. His discerning eye has attracted a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, caterers, retail food brands, agencies, and renowned chefs.

Alexandra Navarre Davis was born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana and currently resides in New Orleans with her family. She received two undergraduate degrees from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and a Juris Doctor from Loyola University New Orleans College of Law. She practices employment law and is an adjunct professor of law at Tulane Law School. Alexandra has always had a love of literature and dreamed of writing children’s picture books. She is the author of Rise and Shine, It’s Mardi Gras Time! and Clyde the Giant Crawfish, also published by Pelican.

Shannon Kelley Atwater was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She moved to Louisiana in 2005 to attend Loyola University New Orleans where she graduated with a degree in Visual Arts. She fell in love with the city and her husband, they planted their roots and never left. She is the author and illustrator of “Alligators Don’t Like Flowers” and “Goodnight Pothole” as well as the illustrator of “Rainbow Rodney.” When Shannon’s not drawing, painting, and writing she’s chasing her three kids and dressing up as a larger than life flower with Krewe des Fleurs.

born and raised in Louisiana, Mark Rosenbohm’s art celebrates the culture and beauty of New Orleans.

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Details

Date: October 27 Time: 10:30 am - 5:00 pm

Venue

Blue Cypress Books 8123 Oak Street

New Orleans, LA 70118 United States + Google Map

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas EveEvent Date: Wed, Nov-13-2024

Event Time: 2:00 pm

Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Lost Christmas EveEvent Date: Wed, Nov-13-2024

Event Time: 7:00 pm

Onsale: 9/13/2024 at 10:00 am

A Tribute to the Queen: Irma Thomas

November 27th | Tipitina's

Tipitina’s, in collaboration with producer Sonny Schneidau, is thrilled to announce A Tribute to the Queen – Irma Thomas, a special event honoring the legendary Soul Queen of New Orleans. This one-night-only tribute will showcase performances by Irma Thomas herself, alongside a star-studded lineup of female artists who will honor her legacy by performing her most beloved songs. Among the performers are Galactic, Ani DiFranco, Marcia Ball, Jelly Joseph, Erica Falls, Leyla McCalla, Joy Clark, Susan Cowsill, Gabrielle Cavassa, Sierra Green and Jolynda “Kiki” Chapman. Irma Thomas, joined by Galactic, will also preview songs from their forthcoming album Audience With The Queen, set for release in 2025.

A portion of the event’s proceeds will benefit the New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic.