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In New Orleans we've always got a reason to eat drink and be merry! New Orleans is home to hundreds of special events- large, small and in-between. We celebrate our food, our music, art, athletics and more. So whether you are a literary aficionado, a po boy addict or just looking to boogie to amazing live music in the Louisiana sunshine- there is a festival or event right up your alley.

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Saturday May 18, 2013

Big Band Hits Dine & Dance

May 18, 2013
The Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum Enjoy dining delights by Chef John Besh and dance to Big Band Hits with our 17-piece Victory Big Band! The timeless tunes of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dors... more

Broadway at NOOCA presents Audra McDonald

May 18, 2013
  • Location: New Orleans Center for Creative Arts
  • Address: 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA
  • Time: 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm
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Audra McDonald became a three-time Tony Award winner by the age of 28 for her performances in Carousel, Master Class, and Ragtime, placing her alongside Shirley Booth, Gwen Verdon and Zero Mostel by ... more

Dalai Lama to Visit New Orleans

May 18, 2013
His Holiness the Dalai Lama is coming to New Orleans for a three day conference.  You won't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Family Workshop-Code School

May 18, 2013
Explore the WWII history of secret codes and deception. Learn to write in five secret code languages, send Morse code, test your lie detection abilities and experiment with recipes for invisible ink. ... more

H.H. Dalai Lama Talks: Strength through Connection

May 18, 2013
  • Location: UNO Lakefront Arena
  • Address: 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
  • Time: 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
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The world is becoming smaller and one can easily recognize that everyone on earth is connected.  We all suffer and experience joy.  To meet the challenges of our times, though, we must devel... more

Living History Corps at the National World War II Museum

May 18, 2013
The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA The Museum’s World War II re-enactors, collectively known as the Living History Corps, are local volunteers who enrich the visitor&... more

Meet the Veteran: Women Veterans of Louisiana

May 18, 2013
Women Veterans of Louisiana is the only organization in the country that provides honor guards specifically for female veterans. The organization has been recognized by the Veterans Administration and... more

Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo

May 18 – 19, 2013
Enjoy three days full of music, art, and food on beautiful Bayou St. John during the 8th Annual Bayou Boogaloo.  This FREE festival also features a kids' stage, which means there's plenty of fun ... more

Oak Alley Plantation Hosts Traveling Exhibit: "Every Tree Tells a Story"

May 18 – July 27, 2013
When thinking of Oak Alley Plantation, the plantation's historic alley of oak trees often comes to mind first.  So it was a natural fit for the plantation to be approached by The Cultural Landsca... more

Wicked

May 18 – June 2, 2013
  • Location: Mahalia Jackson Theater
  • Address: 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
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Back by “Popular” demand.  Variety calls WICKED "a cultural phenomenon,” and when it last played New Orleans in 2010, it broke box office records and sold out in... more

Winston Churchill Symposium at The National WWII Museum

May 18, 2013
The National WWII Museum will host its third Churchill Symposium on May 18, featuring talks from four noted historians and authors.  A partnered program organized by the Museum in partnership wi... more

Winston Churchill Symposium at The National WWII Museum

May 18, 2013
A Partnered Program between The National WWII Museum and The Churchill Society of New Orleans The Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum The 3rd Annual Winston S. Churchill Symposium follows ... more