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New Orleans Calendar

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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Friday May 24, 2013

CAF Red Tail Squadron Rose Above Traveling Exhibit

May 24 – 25, 2013
  • Location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport
  • Address: 6001 Stars & Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
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The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s traveling exhibit, Rise Above, features an original film by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Adam White. The film not only highlights the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, ... more

Greek Festival

May 24 – 26, 2013
Every year descendents of one of the Western world's oldest cultures celebrate their heritage on Bayou St. John with a festival celebrating all things pan-Hellenic.

Irma Thomas Performance

May 24, 2013
  • Location: The Old U.S. Mint 3rd Floor Performance Space
  • Address: 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA
  • Time: 7:00 pm
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Join the Friends of the Cabildo as the “Soul Queen of New Orleans, plays her first concert at the Old U.S. Mint.   Playing the event as a fundraiser for the Friends of the Cabildo, Tho... more

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE)

May 24 – 25, 2013
The five-day bacchanalia brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders for a showcase of signature events designed to entertain, educate and inspire!

On the Back Porch Starring Spud & Mo

May 24 – 25, 2013
Come hang out “On The Back Porch” with New Orleans’ favorite funny folks, Spud & Mo plus the Von Yat Family Singers, as they take you back — in song — to a trouble-fr... more

Prohibition Parlor Happy Hour at RioMar

May 24, 2013
  • Address: 800 S. Peters Street, New Orleans, LA
  • Time: 5:00 pm-7:00 pm
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RioMar will be transforming its bar into a Prohibition Parlor during happy hour on Thursday, May 23rd and Friday, May 24th from 5-7 pm. Channel your inner Jay Gatsby or Daisy Buchanan and time trave... more

Wicked

May 24 – June 2, 2013
  • Location: Mahalia Jackson Theater
  • Address: 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
  • Visit Website
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

Saturday May 25, 2013

Asian Heritage Festival

May 25, 2013
  • Location: Audubon Zoo A Facility of Audubon Nature Institute
  • Address: 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Ethnic foods, clothes, jewelry and music, martial arts demos, children's activities and information booths.

Asian Pacific American Society Festival

May 25, 2013
The day long event will feature costumed performers, live entertainment, exquisite arts and crafts, internationally themed displays and authentic Asian dishes.  Visitors of all ages will no doubt... more

CAF Red Tail Squadron Rose Above Traveling Exhibit

May 25, 2013
  • Location: New Orleans Lakefront Airport
  • Address: 6001 Stars & Stripes Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70126
  • Visit Website
The CAF Red Tail Squadron’s traveling exhibit, Rise Above, features an original film by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Adam White. The film not only highlights the story of the Tuskegee Airmen, ... more

Greek Festival

May 25 – 26, 2013
Every year descendents of one of the Western world's oldest cultures celebrate their heritage on Bayou St. John with a festival celebrating all things pan-Hellenic.

New Orleans Wine and Food Experience (NOWFE)

May 25, 2013
The five-day bacchanalia brings together world-renowned winemakers, celebrated chefs and industry insiders for a showcase of signature events designed to entertain, educate and inspire!

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

May 25 – 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

On the Back Porch Starring Spud & Mo

May 25, 2013
Come hang out “On The Back Porch” with New Orleans’ favorite funny folks, Spud & Mo plus the Von Yat Family Singers, as they take you back — in song — to a trouble-fr... more

The 4th Annual Big Easy Comedy Festival

May 25, 2013
  • Location: UNO Lakefront Arena
  • Address: 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122
  • Time: 8:00 pm
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The 4th Annual Big Easy Comedy Festival returns to New Orleans this Memorial Day Weekend, bringing a night of comedic performances and laughter to the city of New Orleans. On May 25th, five of the bi... more

Wicked

May 25 – June 2, 2013
  • Location: Mahalia Jackson Theater
  • Address: 1419 Basin Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
  • Visit Website
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