Join us for food & drink, music, a farmers market, and a cookware and book sale! Popup and Market are free to the public, half-off museum admission with a purchase from the Market! Saturday, May 25th, 10 am-2 pm in the Gumbo Garden.

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NATIONAL WINE DAY

On May 25th each year, wine lovers everywhere pour a glass of their favorite wine to celebrate National Wine Day. Whether it is Red or White, the sound of glassing "clinking" will be heard around the world today.

Made from fermented grapes or other fruits, wine is an alcoholic beverage. During the fermentation processes, yeast consumes the sugars in the grapes converting it into alcohol. Different grapes produce different wines. Winemakers will combine different wines to create more complex flavors. Wines made from fruit or honey are often named according to the variety of fruit used.

Red wine varietals produce deep ruby reds as well as subtle ambers and browns. Their beautiful colors hint at the coming change in the season. With that, we can look for delicious menu changes, too. Besides, what better way to enjoy a great bottle of wine than by pairing it with excellent company and food.

Winemakers produce white wines from grapes with light yellow-green skins or light red skins. However, it's not the color of the grapes that give the wine its color. It's the tannins in the grape skins that color wine red and also the flavor. White wines are generally sweeter than red wines and are best served chilled. Most red wines are served at room temperature. However, a sweet red should also be chilled for the best flavor.

Join us every Saturday,

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for over 80 local artisan vendors, including produce, prepared foods, jewelry, art, crafts, plants, music and more!

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) ____________ erupted during the game between the opposing hockey players. B) ____________ between high school boys is a common mediation situation for a principal.

Join us for food & drink, music, a farmers market, and a cookware and book sale! Popup and Market are free to the public, half-off museum admission with a purchase from the Market! Saturday, May 25th, 10 am-2 pm in the Gumbo Garden.

Weekends only through May 19th. Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Beat the Heat

Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!

The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.

So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.

Cool Zoo reopens

Tickets Now on Sale.

Purchase online today!

Plan Your Summer Adventure

Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
May 25, 2024 – August 4, 2024 – Open Daily
August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day

Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:

Session 1 : 10AM-1PM

Session 2: 2PM-5PM

*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM

Last ticket sold at 4:00PM

6500 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 861-2537

The community of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral will host its 49th Annual Greek Festival May 24, 25, and 26. This Memorial Day weekend tradition is an opportunity for you to experience Greece along the banks of Bayou St. John. As always, parishioners will offer their guests an array of homemade traditional Greek culinary favorites. This year, the LEMON will be featured in various libations, foods, and desserts. Look for these specialties throughout the Cathedral grounds and come celebrate a zest for life!

Events Schedule at a Glance

2024 New Orleans Greek Festival

Saturday, May 25: 11 am - 10 pm

Sunday, May 26: 11 am - 8 pm

The Greek Festival Run/Walk Race

Saturday, May 25: 8:30 AM

10 AM to 11 AM – Exclusive Early Festival Access

Hellenic Dancers

Friday, May 24: 6 pm (with outside performance following) and 9 pm

Saturday, May 25: 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm (w/ outside performance following) and 7:30 pm

Sunday, May 26: 1:30 pm (with outside performance following) and 6pm

Cathedral Tours

Friday, May 24: 6:30 pm Vespers, 8pm Cathedral Tour

Saturday, May 25: 1 pm Cathedral Tour, 3 pm Cathedral Tour, 5 pm Cathedral Tour, 6 pm Great Vespers

Sunday, May 26: 2 pm Cathedral Tours, 5 pm Cathedral Tours

THE DOOKY CHASE KITCHEN: LEAH’S LEGACY cooking series celebrates Leah Chase, the “Queen of Creole Cuisine.”

The 26-part cooking series, produced by WYES-TV in New Orleans, was shot on location at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant with dishes prepared by younger generations of the Chase family who have led the restaurant since Leah’s death in 2019.

Viewers will meet Leah’s grandson, Edgar “Dook” Chase IV, who now oversees the restaurant’s kitchen; her niece Cleo Robinson, who joined Leah in the kitchen in 1980; and the restaurant’s newest chef, Leah’s great-granddaughter Zoe Chase. Paired with some of the menus are specialty cocktails crafted by Leah’s granddaughter Eve Marie Haydel, the restaurant’s beverage manager who has updated drink recipes from the restaurant’s earlier days. Granddaughter Chase Kamata narrates. Each 30-minute episode explores a new take on Creole classics and a different chapter of the restaurant’s history.

See it every Saturday at 10am & Sundays at 11:30am.

Watch on WYES-TV and stream on wyes.org/live and on the WYES and PBS Apps. Out of WYES’ viewing area? Contact your local public television station for air dates. For a limited time, see new episodes with WYES Passport.

JAMBALAYA PARK 120 SOUTH IRMA BOULEVARD, GONZALES, LOUISIANA

Jambalaya Festival

A fill-your-belly festival in the Jambalaya Capital of the World.

MAY 24, 2024

Gonzales, the self-proclaimed "Jambalaya Capital of the World," hosts its annual festival dedicated to your favorite regional meat and rice concoction (and surely, around here, there are plenty). The event is free to the public and features a jamba-cooking contest, carnival rides, a car show, and live music by Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, the Allison Collins Band, The Jovin Webb Experience, Ghost Riders Band, and more. Free. Friday bands play from 5:30 pm–midnight, Saturday from 11 am–midnight, and Sunday from noon–11 pm. Full schedule at jambalayafestival.net.

Info

LOCATION

Jambalaya Park 120 South Irma Boulevard, Gonzales, Louisiana

REGIONS

Greater Baton Rouge

EVENT TYPE

Cuisine, Fairs & Festivals

DATE & TIME

May 24, 2024

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 949-0038

Next events:

Saturday 05/25/2024,
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Dr Sick Buffa's Bloody Mary Bingo Brunch
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Saturday 05/25/2024,
8:00PM - 11:00PM
Johnny Sansone
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Sunday 05/26/2024,
11:00AM - 2:00PM
Traditional Jazz Brunch w/Some Like It Hot!
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Sunday 05/26/2024,
3:30PM - 6:00PM
Fr Ron and Friends
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Sunday 05/26/2024,
7:00PM - 10:00PM
Steve Pistorius and His Porch Pals
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Monday 05/27/2024,
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Doyle Cooper Jazz
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SATURDAY MAY 25

OPEN AT 11:00AM

THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM

SUNDAY MAY 26

OPEN AT 11:00 AM

SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY BLOODY MARY SPECIALS 10:30-1PM

AARON LEVINSON AND FRIENDS 10:30AM-1:00PM YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM

CRISTINA KAMINIS AND THE MIX5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY MAY 27

OPEN AT 1:00PM

THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM

JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

What does "enigma" mean?

What does "enigma" mean?

Puzzle

Question

Answer

Clue

What does "enigma" mean?

Puzzle

enigma /əˈnɪɡmə/

Definition: a person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or difficult to understand

Origin: from Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigma, from ainissesthai ‘speak obscurely, talk in riddles’.

Example: The meaning of the painting remains an enigma to art historians.

Puzzle can be considered the answer to "what does enigma mean?" because both words refer to something that is difficult to understand or solve. A puzzle is a game or problem that challenges someone's ingenuity and requires a solution, often using logic or critical thinking skills. Similarly, an enigma is a mystery or puzzle that is difficult to comprehend or explain. Both words can be used to describe situations, events, or objects that require careful consideration and analysis to fully understand. In essence, a puzzle is a type of enigma, and both words capture the essence of something that is intriguing, complex, and challenging to decipher.

LSU will take on South Carolina in the SEC Tournament semifinals Saturday at 12:00 p.m. CT!

Sat.

May 25

VS.

SEC Tournament; LSU #11 Seed; Single-Elimination Semifinal

SOUTH CAROLINA

Hoover, Ala. (Hoover Metropolitan Stadium)

12:00 PM CT

4124 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

Wave

Semifinal Saturday is here!

Florida Atlantic

BayCare Ballpark

Approx. 1 PM ET/12 PM CT (stay tuned!)

ESPN+

88.3 FM WRBH/Tulane & Varsity Network Apps

Third-seeded Tulane, the defending American Athletic Conference champions, will play sixth-seeded Florida Atlantic Saturday in the semifinals of the 2024 AAC Tournament at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater.

The start time will be approximately 12:45 p.m. ET/11:45 a.m. CT (or 47 minutes following the conclusion of top-seeded East Carolina and fourth-seeded Wichita State).

The Olive and Blue (33-24) arrived in the semifinals via a 14-2, 7-inning win over the Owls (28-28) in the tournament opener on Tuesday followed by a 7-5 win over seventh-seeded Charlotte Thursday.

If FAU defeats Tulane on Saturday, the two teams will play a second game later in the day for a spot in Sunday's championship game.

The Owls eliminated the 49ers on Friday with a 10-8 win after doing the same to second-seeded UTSA on Wednesday with a 12-5 victory.

Saturday's game will be carried on ESPN+ with Ryan Urquhart, Sean Salisbury and Savanna Collins handling the broadcast duties.

Voice of the Green Wave Corey Gloor will also have the call on the Tulane Sports Network from Learfield. The game will air on 88.3 FM WRBH, along with the Tulane Athletics and Varsity Network apps. Airtime for Saturday's game is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. CT (subject to change).

800 Metairie Rd, Metairie, LA 70005

SatMay25

2:30 PM

Jenavieve & The Royal Street Winding Boys

No Cover

SatMay25

6:00-9:00pm

Tuba Skinny

SatMay25

10pm

Dwayne Dopsie

$10

Tickets

SunMay26

2:30-5:30pm

Treme Brass Band

Tickets

A New Orleans MUST see! Pay your respect to Treme Brass Band, crowned to be New Orleans Music Royalty.

SunMay26

6:00-9:00pm

Palmetto Bug Stompers

SunMay26

9:30 pm

Colin Davis & Night People

No Cover

JOIN US for some

special TASTINGS!

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FRIDAY, May 24

3:00 - 6:00 pm

SATURDAY, May 25

Noon - 2:00 pm

Langenstein's Old Metairie

Join us for some special tastings at Langenstein's Old Metairie this weekend.

On FRIDAY we will have a special tasting of OXBOW SMALL BATCH WHITE RUM.

And on SATURDAY we will be tasting THREADCOUNT RED BLEND & SAUVIGNON BLANC.

Join us this weekend in Old Metairie!

OLD METAIRIE

Phone: (504) 831-6682 | Mon-Sat: 7:00am to 8:00pm

Sun: 7:00am to 7:00pm

Breakfast served Daily: 7:00am to 10:00am

Lunch & Dinner on our Hot Bar Daily: 11:00am to 6:00pm (Closes at 5 pm on Sunday)

Taylor Swift Laser Show - Kenner Planetarium and Megadome Cinema

Saturday

May 25, 2024

3:00 pm - 3:50 pm

Kenner Planetarium and Megadome Cinema

2020 Fourth Street

Kenner LA 70062

504-468-7231

Notes regarding time

Also at 4:00 pm

Calling all Swifties! Saturdays in May! Travel out of this world at the Kenner Planetarium and Megadome Cinema! It houses a 50-foot domed screen and boasts 118 stadium style seats. Audiences will be dazzled with the Taylor Swift laser light show presentations on Saturdays in May at 3:00pm and 4:00 pm.

Who

Everyone

Cost

$6 for adults; $5 for kids (2-12) and seniors (60+)

How

Purchase tickets at the Planetarium Box Office located at 2020 Fourth Street inside Planetarium

Krewe of Black and Gold

GIVEAWAY ALERT!

The Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line has been created to provide catharsis to those who lost loved ones during the pandemic when funerals were restricted, and an opportunity to show gratitude to those whose brought us through the pandemic and hurricane recovery efforts. Admission is free.

This event is funded in part by Krewe of Black and Gold memberships, starting at $25. We're giving away a free VIP membership ($50 value) that includes a Krewe of Black & Gold Founding Member's coin, lapel pin and second line handkerchief.

How to enter:

1. Share this original post (public setting.)

2. Tag one or more friends to invite them to join us.

The winner will be announced on May 18, with VIP package available for pickup at the event or via mail.

To follow event updates and add to your calendar, click https://www.facebook.com/events/7654674994554463/

An authentic jazz funeral and second line.

This event is a very special way to bid farewell to loved ones lost. Participation in the funeral and second line procession is free and open to the public. Participants are welcome to carry photos or mementos of the people they wish to honor, and may opt to wear custom t-shirts paying homage to those lost. It’s also an opportunity to witness an authentic New Orleans jazz funeral and second line procession and to learn about this revered and deeply-rooted cultural tradition.

An opportunity to show gratitude to front line workers.

The Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line provides the community a way to show respect and appreciation for all of the front line workers and essential personnel whose dedication brought us through the pandemic and recent catastrophic hurricanes. This includes all the healthcare workers and supporting staff, first responders, law enforcement, firefighters, elected officials and government employees, waste management, utility linemen and other essential employees, faith-based and community service organizations and volunteers, and the media who worked tirelessly to keep us informed. Collectively, they represent the courage, selflessness and heroism that helped bring all of us through incredibly challenging times. These workers and the public are all invited to come together to be part of the second line procession to experience the outpouring of community gratitude.

A celebration of our culture and culture bearers.

The Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line will also shine a spotlight on our local culture bearers, including New Orleans brass bands, Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs and Mardi Gras Indians, with Young Men Olympian Junior Benevolent Association’s President Norman Dixon serving as an authenticity advisor to ensure that the event remains true to the rich heritage and culture of the Jazz Funeral and Second Line traditions.

Which words best complete these example sentences?

A) ____________ erupted during the game between the opposing hockey players. B) ____________ between high school boys is a common mediation situation for a principal.

fisticuffs

[ FIS-TUH-KUHFS ]

Part of SpeechnounOrigin + Etymology

Early-17th century

Synonymsnoun

boxing

encounter

fight

Antonyms

noununavailable

Definitionnoun

combat with the fists

Examples

noun

A) Fisticuffs erupted during the game between the opposing hockey players. B) Fisticuffs between high school boys is a common mediation situation for a principal.

KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!

Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”

1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 814-1819

Join Us for Jazz'n the Vines with Charlie Halloran and the Tropicales Tonight from 6:30-9pm!

We're thrilled to present the incredible Charlie Halloran and the Tropicales, bringing their retro Caribbean melodies and grooves straight from New Orleans to our stage. With nearly nightly gigs in the Crescent City, Charlie Halloran is a name you won't forget. You've seen him at Jazz Fest, French Quarter Fest, and alongside legends like Anders Osborne and Jon Cleary. Now, it's your turn to experience his magic live!

Delicious Eats and Tasty Wines!

We've teamed up with Nacho Kat to bring you the ultimate Calypso night. The food truck and wine bar will be ready to serve when gates open at 5pm.

Fun for the Whole Family!

This family-friendly outdoor concert is the perfect way to enjoy a spring evening. With tickets at just $12 for adults, $5 for teens, and free entry for kids 12 and under, it's an event you won't want to miss!

Exclusive Ticket and Wine Packages!

Take advantage of our special online packages:

2 Tickets + Bottle of Featured Wine for $30 (limited to the first 300 packages, available until 4 PM before the show)

Important Info:

Bring your fest chairs, blankets, pop-up tents (if you like) and battery-powered candles.

NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOL, pets, bonfires, or sky lanterns allowed.

See you there for a night of unforgettable music and memories under the stars!

WESTWEGO MOVIE NIGHTS CONTINUE!

Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 p.m.

Westwego Cultural Center

177 Sala Avenue

$5 Movies for All Ages

Purchase In Person or Online

Free for Kids Ages 3 and Under--Enjoy pre-show activities, games & raffles

Pizza and drinks for sale --Popcorn is free with all drink purchases

Doors open at 6 p.m. Showtime at 7 p.m.

FROM THE WILD AND CRAZY MIND

OF STEVE MARTIN –

PICASSO AT THE LAPIN AGILE

It’s not only Picasso and Einstein in the building, its two of the greatest minds of the 20th Century meeting in a Paris bar to muse on the century’s achievements and prospects in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, an absurd comedy written by Steve Martin. Directed by Anysia Genre, Picasso is Playmakers Theater’s next production which opens May 18 and runs through June 2.

In his first comedy for the stage, the popular actor plays fast and loose with fact, fame, and fortune as the two geniuses join a bizarre mix of bar patrons -- including a final surprise guest – to propel the plot along.

Picasso at the Lapin Agile runs Saturday May 18 through Sunday June 2. Saturday performances are at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 and available at the BonTempsTix.com link below.

Get your tickets

MAY

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

May 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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MAY

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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JUN

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Jun 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM CDT

Playmakers Theater

Covington, LA

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JUN

Picasso At The Lapin Agile

Jun 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM CDT

now

Tennessee never "felt" so good. Yes, lots of felt, a fair amount of tongue planted firmly in the cheek and some creative thinking have gone into the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company's next outing opening this weekend for "THE FELT MENAGERIE," Friday to Sunday The spoof on several of Williams' famous themes and characters sees Blanche Dubious heading into a gathering of Southern ladies who can't be counted on for their kindness to strangers. There's Amanda Wingwaffle, Big Paw Paw, Violet Vengeable and Maggie the Cat, brought to life by the clever talents (and hands) of members of the company. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday with tickets starting at $30 and runs an additional weekend at the New Marigny Theatre Church of Arts and Sciences.

Week 3 - New Marigny Theatre at Church of Arts & Sciences May 24-26

Tickets

NEW ORLEANS NIGHTCRAWLERS

SNUG HARBOR

UPCOMING EVENTS

Now 7 Nights per Week Again!

NEW SHOW TIMES:

Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm Nightly

APPEARING:

HERLIN RILEY QUARTET

Sat May 25 @ 7:30 pm

HERLIN RILEY QUARTET

Sat May 25 @ 9:30 pm

Sun May 26 @ 7:30 pm

NEW ORLEANS NIGHTCRAWLERS

Sun May 26 @ 9:30 pm

LOCATION:

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696

www.snugjazz.com for Tickets

ADMISSION:

GENERAL SEATING

$20.00 - $40.00

SNUG HARBOR JAZZ BISTRO

626 Frenchmen St.

New Orleans, LA 70116

504-949-0696 to purchase tickets

The musicians appearing at the Palm Court are some of the legends of New Orleans music. We have live music five nights a week - dinner 7pm til 11pm. The Palm Court is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays but is available for private party bookings on those days We take group bookings up to 180 persons any day or night of the week. A variety of options are open to such groups and we are very happy to work with our clients to provide their group with a customized evening of entertainment and catering according to their needs.

Reservations Suggested

25

7:30 pm

Will Smith & Palm Court Jazz Band

26

7:30 pm

Mark Braud & Sunday Night Swingsters

27

12:00 am

CLOSED

1 event,

28

12:00 am

CLOSED

1 event,

29

7:30 pm

Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band

1 event,

30

7:30 pm

Charlie halloran and Crescent City Joymakers

1 event,

31

7:30 pm

Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Saturday

May 25

9:00 PM

TICKETS

Cyril Neville Sunday Residency

TICKETS

Wednesday

May 29

6:00 PM

Phil DeGruy Happy Hour Slot

FREE

Thursday

May 30

7:00 PM

An Evening with Andre Bohren.

A piano night at Chickie Wah Wah

TICKETS

Friday

May 31

9:00 PM

Hawtsies Record Release Party with guest David Torkanowsy on keys

TICKETS

Saturday

Jun 1

9:00 PM

Kirk Joseph’s Musical Odydysey Vol. 2 Brass Band Master Class

Ft.: Roger Lewis (Dirty Dozen), Big Sam Williams, Walter Harris (Pres Hall), Da

TICKETS

Sunday

Jun 2

8:00 PM

Cyril Neville Sunday Residency

TICKETS

Monday

Jun 3

5:00 PM

David Doucet Happy Hour

FREE

Adeem The Artist

Alicia Blue

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

CubaNOLA: feat. Alexey Marti with DJ Ahí Na' Ma' | 9PM

Get your tickets

The Soul Rotisserie: All Vinyl DJ set with DJ Maxmillion and Jevon Tate | 7PM

Brunch O'Clock: Jazz Edition with Stephen Walker | 10.30AM

Make a Reservation

Dew You Tuesdays: Comedy Night with Marc Caesar | 7PM

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Chrishira Perrier | 8PM

Throwback Thursdays with DJ Mikey Offline | 5PM

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with One Shot Brass Band | 9PM

Live from the dew drop inn!

CubaNOLA: feat. Alexey Marti with DJ Ahí Na' Ma' | 9PM

This Saturday we are back with CubaNOLA's monthly residency at the Dew Drop! This month features percussionist Alexey Marti with DJ Ahí Na' Ma' to keep you dancing all night. 9pm Doors | 10pm Show.

May 25, 2024

Get your tickets

The Soul Rotisserie: All Vinyl DJ set with DJ Maxmillion and Jevon Tate | 7PM

Silver City 504 presents The Soul Rotisserie. One of New Orleans' longest running vinyl nights takes up residence on Sunday evenings at the Drop. Join us for a weekend wind-down full of warm and fuzzy funk, soul, jazz, classic R&B, modern soul, 2-step, and other dusty grooves with crisp cocktails at the bar. 7pm till late.

May 26, 2024

Brunch O'Clock: Jazz Edition with Stephen Walker | 10.30AM

You know what time it is! Join us for Brunch O'Clock: Jazz Edition with Stephen Walker. 10:30am - 3:00pm, with music sets at 11AM & 1PM. Stephen's diverse repertoire, rooted in gospel and branching into jazz, funk, Latin, and contemporary styles, showcases his versatile musicianship. Mentored by Grammy-winning producer and trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis, Stephen has collaborated with luminaries like Harry Connick Jr., Brandford Marsalis, Trombone Shorty, Kermit Ruffins, Deacon John, Herlin Riley, and many more. Don't miss this special performance! Brunch buffet with coffee/tea, gratuity and taxes included, pre-paid at time of booking. Alcoholic and other beverages are optional, sold separately.

May 26, 2024

Make a Reservation

Dew You Tuesdays: Comedy Night with Marc Caesar | 7PM

Dew You Tuesdays. The Dew Drop Inn's weekly Comedy Night Hosted by Mark Caesar with DJ Novi. Special Guests this week: TBA. 7pm - 10pm.

May 28, 2024

THE DROP INN JAM SESSION with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS plus Chrishira Perrier | 8PM

THE DROP INN Jam Session with DC PauL and The DOPEFrIENDS. New Orleans' Premier Jam Session has a new home, every Wednesday at the Dew Drop Inn. Special Guest this week Chrishira Perrier. Open Mic Sign-Up begins at 8pm. First songs at 9pm. No Cover. 21+ Kitchen Open til 10pm.

May 29, 2024

Throwback Thursdays with DJ Mikey Offline | 5PM

Join us for Happy Hour with throwback tunes from DJ Mikey Offline. Drink Specials from 5pm-9pm!

May 30, 2024

Horn Section: Brass Band Thursdays with One Shot Brass Band | 9PM

Join us for our weekly brass band night HORN SECTION, this week featuring the One Shot Brass Band! 9pm - 12am.

May 30, 2024

NATIONAL MISSING CHILDREN’S DAY

New Orleans Black Pride Presents: Exclusive Vibes Pool Party | 2PM

Celebrate Pride Weekend with New Orleans Black Pride's Vibes Pool Party at Dew Drop Inn's Haven Pool Club! Get ready to soak up the sun and chill by the pool with good music and great company.

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

Kenner Heritage Park

Prime Time Fashions, 320 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062-7630, United States

LSU SOFTBALL CRUSHES STANFORD:

LSU opens up Super Regional play by going on the road and Tattooing Stanford the best Pitcher in the Country 11-1

NATIONAL BROWN-BAG-IT DAY

National Brown-Bag-It-Day on May 25th each year recognizes the benefits of packing your lunch for work or school.

Taking your lunch to work or school is an effective way to save money and to ensure you and your family are eating healthy. Some benefits to brown-bagging-it include:

Money savings - For every meal you make at home, you can save several dollars a day. This is especially true if you are normally prone to eating out, ordering in from restaurants or eating out of vending machines at work.
Better health choices - Will power and peer pressure don't go well together. And when time is in short supply, we continue our poor decision making patterns. At home, we can plan our meals, and our choices are limited to the items we place in our fridge and cupboards. With practice, those items will be healthy ones, too.
Portion Control - Even though we try to control our portions while eating out, we know the serving size just keep getting bigger and bigger. When we brown-bag-it, we maintain that control.
Better for the environment - Paper bags are 100% biodegradable, reusable, and recyclable. When we re-use the same containers and recycle, we have more control over what is wasted. We also choose where our food is sourced.
Sturdier - Many paper bags can withstand more pressure or weight than plastic bags.
Paper bags present less of a suffocation risk to young children or animals.

Unfortunately, paper bags also have a few not so great benefits:

Paper bags are not waterproof.
They are more expensive than plastic bags.
Take up more storage space and are often heavier.

Paper Bag Terms

Most common paper bag terms you may (or may not) care to know:

Paper basis weight: The thickness of the paper to construct a bag determines the basis weight increase. When the amount of paper increases, the basis weight increases. Paper bags with a basis weight of 30-49 lbs. is standard duty, and 50 lbs. or more mark heavy duty.
Gusset: The folded part at the bottom of the paper bag that expands when opening.
Flat Bottom Paper Bags: The most common type of paper bag.
Pinch Bottom Paper Bags: Have an attached bottom that is sealed across, mostly used for candy and greeting cards.

Celebrate Brown-Bag-It Day on any of these other holidays on National Day Calendar:

Take Back The Lunch Break Day Fruit At Work Day Sandwich Month Paper Bag Day Pack Your Lunch Day

On Deck for May 25, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL WINE DAY

GEEK PRIDE DAY

TOWEL DAY

NATIONAL BROWN-BAG-IT DAY

NATIONAL TAP DANCE DAY

On Deck for May 26, 2024

National Days

NATIONAL FAMILY FUN DAY

NATIONAL BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE DAY

NATIONAL PAPER AIRPLANE DAY

Linguistic Conquests: How Empires Spread Their Languages

The Power of Language in Empires

Language, often regarded as a tool of communication, has served a crucial role in the formation, expansion and sustenance of empires throughout history. It has been a symbol of power, dominance, and cultural identity. It has been used as a means of integration and assimilation, and a tool for political, social, and economic control. This blog delves into how empires spread their languages and the implications of these linguistic conquests.

The Role of Language in Empire Building

Language has been a critical tool for empire builders. When an empire expands its territories, it doesn't only take control of the land but also imposes its language on the conquered people. This linguistic imposition is a part of the strategy to establish dominance and control over the new land and its people.

Historically, the Roman Empire is a prime example of this strategy. Latin, the language of the Romans, was imposed on the conquered regions, becoming the lingua franca for administration, commerce, and education. The spread of Latin across the Roman Empire led to the development of the Romance languages (Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Romanian), demonstrating the lasting impact of linguistic conquests.

How Empires Spread Their Languages

Empires used various methods to spread their languages. The most common method was through administration and education. When an empire took control of a region, the administrative language would shift to that of the conquerors. This was the case with the British Empire, where English was imposed as the medium of instruction in schools and the language of administration in the colonies.

Trade and commerce have also been instrumental in spreading languages. The need for a common language to facilitate trade often led to the adoption of the empire's language. This was the case with the Phoenicians, whose language, Phoenician, became widely used across the Mediterranean due to their extensive trade network.

Religion has also played a significant role. When an empire spread its religion, the language often followed. A perfect example is Arabic, which spread across the Middle East and North Africa with the expansion of Islam.

The Implications of Linguistic Conquests

The implications of linguistic conquests are both positive and negative. On the positive side, the spread of a common language can facilitate communication and promote unity. It can lead to the development of a shared cultural identity, as was the case with Latin in the Roman Empire.

However, linguistic conquests can also lead to the loss of local languages and cultures. When a dominant language is imposed, minority languages can be marginalized and may eventually disappear. This has been a significant concern in many parts of the world, where indigenous languages are at risk of extinction due to the dominance of languages like English, Spanish, and French.

Furthermore, linguistic conquests can perpetuate social inequalities. Those who do not speak the dominant language may be disadvantaged in terms of education and employment opportunities, leading to social and economic disparities.

In conclusion, language is more than just a means of communication. It is a tool of power, dominance, and control. Throughout history, empires have used language to integrate and assimilate conquered people, to establish and maintain control, and to spread their culture and values. While this has led to the development of common languages and shared cultural identities, it has also led to the loss of local languages and cultures, and the perpetuation of social inequalities. As we move towards a more globalised world, understanding the role of language in empire building can provide valuable insights into the dynamics of power, culture, and identity.

May 25th Celebrated History

1935

Babe Ruth hits the final home run of his career. At 714 home runs, Ruth's career record stood until April 8, 1974, when Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run.

1940

Howard Florey, Ernst Chain, and Norman Heatley conducted a test of Alexander Fleming's "mold juice." The three scientists injected eight mice with a deadly dose of streptococci. Four of the mice received an injection of penicillin. The four mice that received the penicillin were alive the next day. In 1945, Alexander Fleming, the microbiologist who discovered penicillin, Howard Florey and Ernst Chain equally shared the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine "for the discovery of penicillin and its curative effect in various infections diseases.

1977

The George Lucas-directed film, Star Wars, opens in U.S. theatres.

1986

Ken Kragen, the USA for Africa president in 1986, held a nationwide fundraiser for hunger called Hands Across America. From Battery Park in Manhattan and stretch across the Heartland to Long Beach, California. Participants held hands for 15 minutes and sang "We Are The World," "America the Beautiful," and the event's song, "Hand's Across America." The event raised $15 million for hunger after many expenses. In 2021, the event was revived again as a virtual event to raise funds for hunger and celebrating the 30th anniversary of the original event while bringing the country together again. The virtual event takes place on Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

May 25th Celebrated Birthdays

Ralph Waldo Emerson - 1803

The American poet, essayist, and Transcendentalist published his first book, Nature, in 1836 where he expressed his philosophy.

Bill "Bojangles" Robinson - 1878

The legendary American tap dancer and entertainer began his career in vaudeville but in the 1920s, Robinson found his way to Broadway and a huge success. In the 1930s, his star value grew on the silver screen.

Caro Crawford Brown - 1908

Caro Crawford Brown’s investigative reporting is credited with helping to end boss rule controlled by Archer Parr in Duval County and surrounding counties in Texas. In 1955, Caro earned a Pulitzer Prize for local reporting.

Frank Oz - 1944

The talented performer brought to life some of the most lovable fictional characters in television and film. From the Muppet show to Sesame Street and the Dark Crystal, Oz earned numerous awards for his work.

New Orleans' Classic Memories: 1718 -1964

Jerrytt Mon

Hot at Tipitina’s (501 Napoleon Ave at Tchoupitoulas St. for the Memorial [Day] Weekend Rock N Roll Show, May 26, 1979 included Lee Dorsey, Jesse Hill, Earl King, Deacon John, etc.

New Orleans - Still There More

Derby Gisclair

1916: Building the Audubon Park Lagoon

Following the closure of the 1884 World Industrial & Cotton Centennial Exposition in New Orleans, the site remained open as the American Exposition in an effort to recoup some of the financial outlay, but with little success. It was decided to return the 350-acre site back to its previous function – as an urban park. The former Bore plantation was purchased by the city and was at one time divided into Upper City Park and Lower City Park in 1871 but was now united following the fair.

Almost all of the buildings constructed for the 1884 fair were systematically demolished, the lumber being repurposed to fuel the residential development in the vicinity. The only building that remained was the former Horticultural Hall, but it was destroyed by the great 1915 hurricane. The photograph below by John T. Mendes dates from 1916 and is not storm damage. Rather, it shows a construction crew digging the lake in the new Audubon Park.

Following a design by landscape architect John Charles Olmstead, the lake was the anchor of the lagoon that wrapped around on side of the park from the Magazine Street end to St. Charles Avenue. It surrounded the golf course that had been laid out in 1898 which was improved with other water features over the years, but underwent a massive redesign in 2002. The lakes and lagoons of Audubon Park make it an ideal spot for bird watching, both migratory birds and full-time residents. On the river side of Magazine Street is the Audubon Zoo and the athletic fields on “The Fly.”

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New Orleans Music Census Launches , Calling All Voices to Shape the Future of New Orleans Music Policy

NEW ORLEANS — Today marks the kickoff of the New Orleans Music Census, an ambitious endeavor spearheaded by the Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy to collect comprehensive data about the local music ecosystem. With the aim of delving deep into the heartbeat of our city, this initiative promises to be a game-changer, harnessing data to amplify the voices of those who shape our musical landscape. The census will be accepting responses at musiccensus.org/nola starting May 14 through May 31.

The goal of this study is to collect information that will assist with data-driven policy change so that we can better understand and support the local music ecosystem. The census will look at everyone from musicians to venue owners to sound engineers to festival buyers to vinyl manufacturers and everything in between.

“As the birthplace of modern music, we recognize how important our culture bearers are to keeping New Orleans vibrant," said Director of Nighttime Economy Howie Kaplan. "This study will serve as a roadmap for how the City can best support them.”

"It is critical that we hear from as many individuals as possible, from all corners of the local music scene," said Nighttime Economy Policy & Outreach Manager Julia Heath, emphasizing the importance of community participation. "Our office is committed to driving meaningful change that will support what our city is the most known for: its music."

In partnership with Sound Music Cities, a renowned firm known for its expertise in music ecosystem studies, the New Orleans Music Census joins a prestigious cohort of 20 cities nationwide, including iconic music destinations like Nashville, TN and Washington, D.C. This collaboration ensures that our efforts are not solitary but part of a collective endeavor to elevate the status of music as a cornerstone of our cultural identity.

By teaming up with community partners, including the Ella Project, Offbeat Magazine, StayLocal and Sinking City Records, the New Orleans Music Census will a cast a wide net, engaging with local venues, musicians, music non-profits and other stakeholders that are instrumental in our city's vibrant musical tapestry. Through interviews and surveys, Nighttime Economy aims to capture the nuanced realities of those who contribute to our nightlife economy, shedding light on both the triumphs and tribulations they face.

"The music census is a vital tool for gathering and publishing data that will inform the public and provide a pathway forward on how best to align resources that benefit the members of our art and music community and strengthen our creative industries and cultural ecosystem for all who live in and visit New Orleans,” said Co-Founder of the Ella Project Ashlye Keaton.

To learn more about the New Orleans Music Census, please visit nola.gov/night.

Louisiana State Archives

The #LouisianaStateArchives is excited to announce our highly anticipated new exhibition, “America’s Last Fair: The 1984 Louisiana World Exposition”, opening Monday, March 4, and on display through Friday, December 13, 2024.

The exhibition showcases the creative engineering and artistic talent of countless Louisianans who entertained visitors from May 12-November 12, 1984. We look forward to sharing memories from the ‘84 Expo with you, so mark your calendars for a date with the Archives! #americaslastfair #worldsfairs #neworleanshistory #seymoredfair

Monet New Orleans Location

Scottish Rite Temple

619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130

⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.

🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨

🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁

Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans

🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience

Adult (13+)
Child (4-12)
Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)

🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster

VIP Adult (13+)
VIP Child (4-12)

*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site

Add-ons:

↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)

🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain

📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds

New Orleans Jazz Club

JAZZ, JAZZ, JAZZ... we're back this Sunday, for some great Jazz from fantastic musicians at Mo's Chalet from 2:00 to 6:00 pm. It's an open Jam Session to Trad Jazz musicians and those who love the music which is FREE and open to the public. NOTICE to musicians...all musicians are welcome to play whether you're a regular or new to the Club. Keyboards and drums are provided so bring your ax and sign in and you'll be assigned 1 of 4 sets to perform in. Mo's provides a safe and welcoming environment for an afternoon of New Orleans Jazz. Bring your family and friends to create your own Jazz party where outside food is OK with a cash bar hosted by Sandy, Metairie's finest plus join in on our 50/50 cash drawing. Become a member and be a part of New Orleans music history by supporting America's oldest Jazz Club which was started in 1948. The NOJC Jam Session's are held on the last Sunday of the month from 2:00 to 6:00 pm.

'Mozart Meets Puccini' in a spirited program presented by the Symphony Chorus of New Orleans

BY DEAN M. SHAPIRO

The Symphony Chorus of New Orleans presents "music for the masses" in more than one sense this weekend, with a program of music written for religious services that's also likely to appeal to plenty of local music lovers.

The roughly 50-member chorus, under the direction of Steven Edwards, will sing two Masses in a concert whimsically titled “Mozart Meets Puccini,” even though the composers lived a hundred years apart.

Mozart’s 16-minute “Missa Brevis (short Mass) in C-major” will feature four soloists in all four voice categories. Puccini’s 45-minute “Messa di Gloria (glorious Mass)” will spotlight two male soloists.

Both pieces will be sung in the original Latin.

The concert will take place at St. Mary’s Assumption Catholic Church in the Lower Garden District. A 22-piece orchestral ensemble featuring string, wind, brass and percussion players from the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra will accompany the performance.

“What’s really unique about these two pieces is that both composers were around 20 years old when they wrote them,” Edwards said. The Mozart Mass, he noted, is believed to have premiered on Easter Sunday 1776. The Puccini Mass was performed only once in 1880 as a music school graduation piece, then went dormant for 70 years. It was rediscovered in the 1950s.

“Puccini was in line to become the town musician in Lucca (Italy) which members of his family had been for generations, but he didn’t want the job," Edwards said. "He didn’t want to be a church musician. He wanted to be an opera composer. And he did. He became one of the greatest.”

Both Masses follow basically the same themes, the glorification of Christ. Each has five movements, but the Mozart piece has an interesting twist: “Its nickname is the ‘Sparrow Mass’ because, in one of the passages, there are these fingerings on the violins that sound like a bird chirping,” Edwards said.

Free Admission to Contemporary Arts Center

Mozart Meets Puccini

WHEN: 3 p.m. Sunday (May 26)

WHERE: St. Mary's Assumption Catholic Church

923 Josephine Street (at Constance)

TICKETS: $15-$75

INFO: symphonychorus.org

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

FREE

Contemporary Arts Center

900 Camp Street New Orleans LA 70130

City Park, Sunday MarketMay 26, 2024

8 am - 12 pm

New Orleans City Park

Tad Gormley Stadium

Marconi Drive @ Navarre Ave.

Directions and Parking

The Sunday Market is located in the parking lot of Tad Gormley Stadium at the corner of Marconi and Navarre. While the parking lot is closed off to house the market, there is plenty of parking along Marconi and surrounding streets.

RTA Bus Route 27: Louisiana passes right by market! Click here to view more details about route 27.

No Cash? No Problem!

All of our vendors accept cash and tokens. Swipe for tokens on-site at the orange Welcome Tent with debit, credit, or EBT SNAP.

Shop with SNAP!

Market Umbrella implements fresh food incentive programs such as Market Match, which doubles SNAP dollars spent at market for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. Starting January 1st, 2023, market match will be unlimited, allowing us to match each EBT dollar being swiped for on-site at the orange Welcome Tent.

Between June and the end of November, certified market vendors accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program vouchers for both seniors and WIC participants. Market Umbrella is able to double FMNP benefits with tokens on-site at the Welcome Tent.

CITY PARK Vendors Scheduled for Sunday

5D Natural Farm

Amorphous Gardens

Anna Marie Seafood

Bayou Sarah Farms

Buttery Spell

Casa Borrega

Cherry Creek Orchards

Coffee Science

Costantini Pasta

Fresh Fruit Sensations

Gingerbooch

Honest Foods

Isabel's Produce & Tamales

Johndales Farm

JuiceSEE

Latino Snacks

La Vie En Rose

Leo's Bread

Louisiana's Best Kettlecorn

Micro Pharms

Monica's Okra World

Mycelium Express

NOLA Botanical Tea

Paella NOLA

Paw Paw's Donuts

Pearl River Pastures

Perilloux Farm

Pete & Clara's Seafood

Petit Jardin

Pickled NOLA

Poche Family Farm

Powers Beekeepers

Que Pasta NOLA

Riverboat Coffee

Sam Sprouts

Sassy Cajun Spices

T&R Dairy

Take Box

Things N Stuff

Too Tall Farm & Nursery

VEGGI Farmers Cooperative

White Sand Homestead

Join us here at Palmettos on Sundays from

10 am to 3 pm for an authentic

Louisiana Jazz Brunch.

1901 Bayou Ln,

Slidell, LA 70458-3227

JAZZ BRUNCH HOURS

SUN0AY

10 am – 3 pm

Prefer to make your reservation via phone?

Give us a call at (985) 643-0050.

Secret Garden Tour by Patio Planters: Sunday, May 26

Visit patios and courtyards in private French Quarter homes
noon - 4pm
Tickets may be purchased online for $35 (which is fee-inclusive) or purchased the day of the event (if available) for $40.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to purchase tickets online in advance as it usually sells out.
Tickets may be picked up May 26th at The Cabildo in Jackson Square, 701 Chartres St, under the alcove from 11am – 3pm.
French Quarter homeowners are graciously opening their courtyards for viewing during a self-guided walking tour for this one-day-only event.
The casual stroll offers a glimpse into how designers and residents take advantage of small spaces, adorned with greenery and flora to provide cool hideaways suited to the New Orleans climate.
Due to narrow entrances, maneuvering strollers or wheelchairs may be difficult. Rain or shine.

MONEY WASTERS

SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB PARADE

SUNDAY, MAY 26, 2024 – 1 PM

Start: Treme Center. Up N. Villere to Orleans Ave. Right on Orleans. Continue on Orleans Ave.

Stop: Orleans Ave. and Galvez. Continue on Orleans and right on N. Broad St.

Stop: Exclusive Barbershop/Muddy Paws. Continue on N. Broad.

Stop: Primary Eye Care. Continue on Broad and right on St. Bernard Ave. Proceed on St. Bernard to N. Miro.

Stop: Seal's Class Act. Continue on St. Bernard to N. Roman St.

Stop: Vaucresson Creole Cafe. Proceed on St. Bernard and right on N. Claiborne Ave.

Stop: Treme Hideaway. Continue on N. Claiborne and left on St. Philip St.

Disband: Tuba Fats Square

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.

Comedy House New Orleans

The most unique comedy show in New Orleans is The Open Mic From Hell, hosted by Chris Trew (as seen on MTV, Comedy Central, America's Got Talent)

CHNO ( Comedy house New Orleans)

609-610 Fulton St

New Orleans, LA 70130

Mon, May 20

8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

(Entry at 7:30 pm)

The Open Mic From Hell is the most unique night of comedy in New Orleans.

Everything about the show is chaotic and unpredictable in the most beautifully hilarious way.

The list of performers? A total mystery.

The jokes they’ll tell? Nobody knows, not even them.

How does it work? Comedians sign-up on the list an hour before showtime. At least 13 names get pulled out of the bucket.

When a name gets pulled they come on stage and make a choice - do they do an entirely new set based on words from the audience, or a special challenge set.

Past challenges have had comics doing their set outside on the street, with noise canceling headphones on, and with a designated heckler in the crowd. We are always adding new, improved, and ridiculous challenges to the show.

In Person Classes in New Orleans

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

"Shimmer" Bellydance Basics

For all levels. Ongoing

$60 per month or $18 drop in.

10 classes, used within 10 wk., $120

At: "The Movement Collective"

3921 St. Claude Ave, (Bywater)

New Orleans

Tamalyn Dallal

Movement Collective - New Orleans

Public

Mondays, 7:30-8:30pm

Come and dance...

Bring veils, zils, and your hips to do lots of shimmies.

$18 per class, $60 per month

10 classes for $120

www.tamalyndallal.net

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

NOLA Jitterbugs

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!

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

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

https://www.brennansneworleans.com/

Brennan's presents...

4 Course Dinner paired with hand-selected wines by Brennan's Wine Director, Sam Bortugno

Tuesday, May 28th, 7:00PM-10:00PM, at Brennan's

Enjoy an intimate 4 course dinner featuring Executive Chef Ryan Hacker's wine inspired menu.

[Ticket Price Includes Gratuity]

Guest Arrival and Seating in Brennan's Wine Cellar, 7PM:

FIRST COURSE

Lightly Cured Scallop [Crushed Avocado, Serrano, Summer Truffle]

paired with AR Lenoble Intense "Mag 19" Champagne FR

SECOND COURSE

Crispy Veal Sweetbreads [Roasted stone fruit, Arugula, Brown Butter Vinaigrette]

paired with Max Richter Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Grosses Gewachs Riesling Mosel DE 2019

THIRD COURSE

Roasted Lamb Loin [Confit Cherry Tomatoes, Potato Rösti, Morel Cream]

paired with Château Pavie Saint Émilion Grand Cru FR 2005

FOURTH COURSE

Miso Caramel Tart [Apricot, Caramelized Milk Crumble, Almond Cream]

paired with Maculan Breganze Torcolato Passito Vento IT 2020

More information

Brennan's

417 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Event details

Tuesday, May 28, 2024

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

$252 per ticket

Brennan's

417 Royal Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116

Tickets

6711 Airline Dr, Metairie, LA, United States, Louisiana

(504) 733-2248

7 PM

Latin Night at Rock n Bowl

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

3000 S. CARROLTON AVE

New Orleans, LA 70118

Tickets

Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Que Pasa New Orleans and Mid-City Lanes Rock n Bowl

Public

Latin Night returns on this night! Dance class starts at 7pm with Bianca San Martin and then social dancing begins at 8pm with DJ Maynor playing the best Latin music to dance to. $5 cover

2 PM – 7 PM

Lafreniere Park Farmers Arts Market

3000 Downs Blvd,

Metairie, LA 70003-3957,

United States

New Orleans Museum of Art, One Collins Diboll Circle, City Park,

New Orleans, LA 70179

*Wednesdays are free for all Louisiana residents, courtesy of The Helis Foundation

MUSEUM

10 am–5 pm, Tuesday–Sunday*

BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN

10 am–6 pm, Seven Days a Week

CAFE NOMA

10 am–4 pm, Tuesday–Sunday, and Private Events

Philip Melancon

Gennifer Flowers' Kelsto Club

Wednesday Speakeasy at 7 …

720 St Louis, Across from Antoine’s

. . . No Cover

Did you know...

Every Wednesday, we have "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" for our 65+ year-old shoppers!

And we just increased that special weekly discount from 5% to 10% off your total grocery bill. Some restrictions do apply - such as this discount can not be combined with other discounts and it excludes the purchase of alcohol, tobacco and gift cards.

Today and every Wednesday shop at Langenstein's to get that extra discount for our seniors.

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

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

Ready to dive into a candid conversation about mental health? Come out May 30^th at 5:30 pm for an exclusive Candid Conversation event tailored for young adults.

Enjoy some delightful ice cream while you tune in with our guest speaker and Public Health Clinical Director, Dr. Jordan Vaughn, as she gives insights and conversation about mental health within young adults in the city of New Orleans. Limited seats available!

Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect, share, and learn valuable insights. This event will be hosted in Old Road Coffee at 2024 Bayou Road. Please reserve your seat here while they're still available and embark on a journey toward mental well-being with us!

Can't wait to see you there! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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.
Gates Open - 5:00pm
Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
SPRING SCHEDULE
May 30 | Paul Soniat Band
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 6 | Creole String Beans
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 13 | Little Freddie King Blues Band
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 20 | The New Orleans Mystics
$15.00
+ fees
0
June 27 | Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue
$15.00

+ fees

FREE Admission to the Ogden Museum of Art for La. Residents

10:00 am

Ogden Museum of

Southern Art

925 Camp St.

New Orleans LA 70130

If you are a Louisiana resident you can enjoy the Ogden Museum of Southern Art for free on Thursdays thanks to the Helis Foundation. Great museum with the largest and most comprehensive assemblage of Southern art in the world, establishing the Ogden Museum as the preeminent resource on art and culture of the South.

. Purchase tickets in advance.

Who

All ages

Cost

Free for La. Residents

How

RESERVE TIMED

TICKETS HERE

Penny's Cafe

THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm

5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 272-0262

NATIONAL VOTIVE SHRINE of OUR LADY of PROMPT SUCCOR | 2701 STATE STREET | NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118 US

The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2024 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana. This year, we’re presenting Louisiana’s indigenous sounds outdoors and indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street in New Orleans.

WHEN

May 31, 2024 and June 1, 2024

WHERE

George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center – 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 70116

LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MAY 31

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival Kickoff Concert with Sheryl Cormier & the Cajun Sounds and Jourdan Thibodeaux at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center (1225 N. Rampart Street)

Doors at 6:00pm

7:00pm to 8:00pm – Sheryl Cormier & the Cajun Sounds

8:30pm to 9:30pm – Jourdan Thibodeaux

$10 – Buy Tickets

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

Free and Open to the Public – Doors open at 2:00pm

3:00pm to 4:00pm – Waylon Thibodeaux

4:30pm to 5:30pm – Rosie Ledet

6:00pm to 7:00pm – Rockin’ Dopsie Jr.

7:30pm to 8:30pm – Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie

No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.

The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.

Kermit's Treme Mother In Law Lounge.

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

· New Orleans

Fried catfish starting at noon every Friday at the mother-in-law lounge all day long

1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
(504) 814-1819

The Symphony Book Fair is Back!

The LPO Volunteers return with the 71st annual Symphony Book Fair sale from Friday, May 31st through Sunday, June 2nd. Thousands of selections from books to music to artwork and more will be at your fingers all at very low prices. All proceeds from the Symphony Book Fair support your LPO!

Our big 71th! annual Symphony Book Fair sale at the UNO Arena Book Fair is back in the spacious UNO Arena!

Friday, May 31 through Sunday June 2, 2024

at the University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena

6801 Franklin Ave

New Orleans, LA 70122

(same location as last time)

Plenty of Free parking – enter from Franklin Avenue

Enter the sale under Ramp 1 (which faces Franklin Ave)

Hours:

Friday 9am-8pm

$20 Admission charge for best selection on first day only from 9am-3pm only,

free admission after 3pm

Saturday 9am-6pm, free admission

Sunday 9am-4pm, free admission

Tickets are limited. Purchase as soon as possible before we sellout.

The Balloon Glow & Laser Show - New Orleans is at NOLA Motorsports Park.

Coming May 31st & June 1st 2024! Get the whole family out for a great family fun time! See incredible Hot Air Balloons, check that bucket list and get a ride on an actual Hot Air Balloon!

We will have a Kids Zone, with Games and Rides including trains, bounce house's, rock and much more!

Live Music for your entertainment from a variety of Artists.

Craft & Retail Vendor Booths with tons of cool and interesting stuff for sale!

Food Vendors with bunches of fantastic Festival Style food to choose from!

Bucket List!! Tethered Hot Air Balloon rides will be available for purchase during the event for $25 per person. While supplies last and weather dependent. Announcements on rides will be made at the event.

For the Grand Finale each night after dusk... about 9pm we will have the fantastic Hot Air Balloon Glow & Laser show where we will light up all the balloons in unison with crowd participatory "Count Downs"! This show incorporates Music and visually stunning coordinated burns by the Hot Air Balloons & Lasers.. creating a Glow!

Bring your blankets, chairs and umbrellas and set up your own "perfect" viewing spot i!

Tickets:https://www.freshtix.com/events/balloonsneworleans

FAQ:

Volunteers needed to work with the balloon pilots to set up.

Parking is FREE and onsite.

NOLA River Fest- Saturday, June 1

~ New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave

~ In addition to providing a variety of local cuisine and music performances, the Jazz Museum hosts several educational panels, walking tours, and children’s activities focused on the seafood industry, coastal restoration, and sustainability.

~12:00 - 1:00 (Second line starting in Jackson Square) with Treme Lafitte Brass Band featuring the N'awlins D'awlins Baby Dolls & Big Queen Mary Kay of the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians

1pm - 2:40pm – Egg Yolk Jubilee

2pm - 2:40pm: Grayhawk Perkins & Friends

3pm - 3:40pm. George Brown Band

4pm - 4:40pm - Jason Neville Funky Soul Band

5pm- 5:40pm – Britney Chauntae

6pm - 7pm: Bobby Rush

Gretna Farmer’s Market

Event Date:

Saturday

from 8:30 am - 12:30 am

Gretna Market

301 Huey P Long Ave

Gretna, LA 70053

Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts at the Gretna Farmers Market, every Saturday from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building, Huey P. Long Avenue between 3rd and 4th Streets in historic downtown Gretna.

Join us at the Southern Food & Beverage Museum, on June 1st from 2-4 pm for the unveiling of our newest Culinary Heritage Sign Gallery addition: the Aunt Sally Praline sign! Bring the kids

for a fun praline-making craft demo and enjoy complimentary coffee and pralines. Don't miss this tasty event!

1504 Oretha Castle Haley, New Orleans, Louisiana

Please join us to commemorate the extraordinary life of

Maestro Robert Lyall

General and Artistic Director of New Orleans Opera

1998-2021

Marigny Opera House

725 St. Ferdinand Street

Sunday, June 2, 2024

Program at 3:00 p.m. with reception to follow.

RSVP

CITY OF NEW ORLEANS ANNOUNCES MONTHLY AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT INFORMATION SESSIONS

NEW ORLEANS — On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) into law. The $1.9 trillion package is designed to directly combat the COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts to states and municipalities. The City of New Orleans received $388 million in ARPA funds, and as of February 2024, $245 million has been spent and another $48.5 million has been obligated, representing 76 percent of the City’s total appropriation.

The ARPA Implementation Team will begin holding monthly ARPA Information Sessions at libraries throughout New Orleans. The information sessions will be an opportunity to share updates on ARPA funded projects, share upcoming funding opportunities, answer questions from stakeholders and connect New Orleanians with agencies who have received ARPA funds. Details on the information sessions are included below.

June Information Sessions:

June 3, 5 - 7 p.m. East New Orleans Regional Library (5641 Read Blvd.) – Large Meeting Room
June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Algiers Regional Library (3014 Holiday Dr.) – Small Meeting Room
June 4, 5 - 7 p.m. Milton H. Latter Library (5120 St Charles Ave.) – Dining Room
June 5, 5 - 7 p.m. Robert E. Smith Library (6301 Canal Blvd.) – Meeting Room
June 6, 5 - 7 p.m. Nora Navra Library (3001 Gentilly Blvd.) – Meeting Room

The ARPA Implementation Project Management Office (ARPA PMO) was established in the Fall of 2023 to ensure ARPA funds are spent in full compliance with federal guidelines and to support Departments in spending their ARPA allocations. The ARPA PMO provides oversight, risk assessment, management and monitoring compliance of ARPA funds to ensure projects are designed to be on time and meet goals and compliance mandates.

For further information and updates on the City's ARPA investments and initiatives, contact City’s ARPA team at arpa@nola.gov or visit the official website at nola.gov/arpa/.

Kick-Off NOWFE at Brennan's!

Tuesday, June 4 / 5:30-7:30 pm

Hosted by Brennan’s and Folio Fine Wines

Champagne • Oysters + Caviar • Sabering!

Guests will be greeted with a glass of bubbles, followed by a Champagne sabering, PLUS an opportunity for guests to personally learn how to saber and be inducted into the Confrérie du Sabre d’Or as Sabreur.

417 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA

Interactive Folio Fine Wines Champagne tasting.

The Ticket price includes (1) complimentary tasting of each Champagne

Charles Heidsieck Brut Réserve NV

Piper-Heidieck Rosé Sauvage NV

Brennan’s Private Label Piper-Heidsieck Essential

These Champagnes will also be available for purchase by the bottle during the event.

Sabering Lesson and Membership Add-on: $125

Ticket Price Includes Heavy Passed Appetizers + Oyster Bar!

Pimento Cheese Arancini with Tomato Jam

Chickpea Panisse with Sheep’s Milk Feta & Marinated Cucumber

Steak Tartare with Candied Red Onion & Toasted Cornbread

Housemade Boudin with Horseradish Mustard

Smoked Fish Beignets with Comeback Sauce

Oyster Bar: Gulf Oysters with Chive Mignonette & Cajun Caviar

NOWFE Kick-Off Ticket Price: $119

Purchase a Ticket

Click here to reserve a space!

Grande Krewe Friends!

Join us for our Bruichladdich Scotch Whisky Master Class just in time for Father's Day!

Embark on a journey through the rich heritage and unparalleled craftsmanship of Bruichladdich, where every drop tells a story and every sip is an experience to savor. Led by Shannon from Rémy-Cointreau, this guided tasting is your passport to unlocking the secrets of Bruichladdich's exceptional whiskies. Gain insights into the distillation process, maturation techniques, and flavor profiles as you journey through our hand-selected lineup.

A Victorian distillery reimagined for the future

Since Bruichladdich’s resurrection in 2001, they set course to be pioneers, provocateurs and change makers. Reconnecting the land and the dram, re-evaluating the prescribed ‘rules’ of the industry, questioning where flavour comes from and understanding why agricultural ecosystems are important.

From the flagship Bruichladdich single malt range, showcasing the classic, floral and elegant Bruichladdich house style, to the peated and heavyweight Port Charlotte single malt, each dram is a symphony of flavors waiting to be savored. Slàinte mhath!

This special evening is limited to 12 participants so sign up today! Only $45 per person!

American Italian Cultural Center

Piazza d'Italia, New Orleans

Tickets · $25 - $100

www.eventbrite.com/e/opera-in-the-piazza-2024-tickets-867687866767

Public

· Anyone on or off Facebook

Join us for an enchanting evening of breathtaking Opera performances under the stars at Opera in the Piazza 2024!

Opera in the Piazza 2024

Get ready for a night of enchanting melodies under the stars! Join us for Opera in the Piazza 2024 where talented singers will grace the stage with their incredible voices. Let the music transport you to another world as you enjoy this in-person event in the heart of the city. Whether you're an opera aficionado or just looking for a magical night out, this is an experience not to be missed. Bring your loved ones and immerse yourself in the beauty of live opera. Save the date and get ready to be swept off your feet!

Opera in the Piazza is presented by the American Italian Cultural Center.

Performances arranged and directed by Todd Simmons, former Director of the New Orleans Opera Association, and current General Manager of the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

General admission ticket holders, please bring your folding chairs.

Food and Beverage vendors will be on site.

VIP ticket holders will be given preferred seating; no need to bring chairs; food and beverages will also be offered in the Renaissance Room at the American Italian Cultural Center.

Please note, this event will be CASHLESS.

ALL SALES ARE FINAL.

Steamboat Natchez

Duration: 2 hr

Public

Fundraiser benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society - Louisiana & Mississippi.

Festive event celebrating LLS’ 75th Anniversary! French 75, other libations, soft drinks & lite bites. Cruise after event optional. Jazz music.

Ticket link below:

https://neworleansexperiences.net/checkout/.

Margarita Bergen

Darlings, your captain commands to get ready to SAIL INTO SUMMER RT Luncheon on 6/21 at the Southern Yacht

Club. Details will follow!

On Friday, June 21st from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, International House celebrates the advent of sultry summer with reverence and Vodou mystique found only in this

impossibly interesting city.

For centuries, the Summer Solstice has been celebrated worldwide, marking a time of transition and renewal.

But, today, we’re the only hotel in the world that honors this sacred time with a local blend of Haitian Vodou, Catholicism, Native American tradition and Masonic mystery - paired, of course, with an extraordinary cocktails.

Kindly join us - dressed in white - for a fascinating evening. The rhythm of drums. A fascinating Priestess. This Creole World brought vividly to life. This beguiling Solstice celebration has happened annually for 150 years - first by legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and now by the remarkable Priestess Sallie Ann Glassman.