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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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Sunday May 20, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 20 – September 3, 2012
Experience some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on earth!???? Oozing with disgusting science and interactive learning games the new “Animal Grossology” exhibit ... more

Bayou Boogaloo

May 20, 2012
Bayou Boogaloo is a free admission music festival in Mid City, held on the banks of the beautiful and historic Bayou St. John.  It is a family friendly cultural event that celebrates the heritage... more

Bicycle Second Line

May 20, 2012
The fifth Bicycle Second Line will roll through eight distinctive New Orleans neighborhoods over a 12-mile route. While the Bone Tone Brass Band sets the tempo on a bicycle driven pub crawler, a div... more

Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues

May 20 – September 16, 2012
This spring NOMA is pleased to present a solo exhibition of work by conceptual artist Dario Robleto, featuring sculpture and works on paper from the past ten years. Dario Robleto: The Prelives of ... more

FOC Courtyard Tour and Winetasting

May 20, 2012
Join the Friends of the Cabildo as we host our Spring Fundraiser Sunday May 20th from 4pm-7pm. Visit 7 different courtyards in the French Quarter and then taste 5 Spanish Wines at Madam John's Legac... more

French Market Fare with Wines from Santorini Tasting

May 20, 2012
The New Orleans Greek Festival is just around the corner, so we’ll be testing out some special wines from Santorini, that picturesque island in the Aegean Sea. Wine expert Sandi Miller will tal... more

Furnishing Louisiana, 1735-1835

May 20 – June 17, 2012
Features more than 50 pieces of early Louisiana furniture tracing the emergence of Creole America’s distinctive craftsmanship. The free exhibition brings to life the exquisite pieces featured... more

Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial

May 20, 2012
Hard Truths: The Art of Thornton Dial highlights the artist’s significant contribution to the field of American art and shows how Dial’s work speaks to the most pressing issues of our t... more

Leah Chase: Portraits by Gustave Blache III

May 20 – September 23, 2012
New Orleans-raised artist Gustave Blache III celebrates New Orleans chef and cultural icon Leah Chase with this exhibition of paintings depicting the kitchen of Dooky Chase’s. Presented in th... more

On The Air

May 20, 2012
On the Air! is a rollicking rendition of a live radio broadcast from 1945! The cast of five includes a singing W.A.C., a swinging crooner, and a blues singer who can belt a torch song! A live band ... more

Shakespeare in the Garden: "As You Like It"

May 20, 2012
Widely regarded as Shakespeare’s smartest comedy, ‘As You Like It’ presented by The NOLA Project, promises to be a night to remember in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Come early an... more

Shirley Valentine Performance

May 20 – 27, 2012
A one-woman show starring Ricky Graham Shirley is so appealing in her plight … that she becomes disarming. – NY Times

Special Exhibit- Turning Point: The Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway

May 20 – July 8, 2012
Turning Point is an exhibit focused on the pivotal Battle of Midway and the events that led up to it, told by the men who witnessed these events as they unfolded. Turning Point will rely heavily on ... more

The Music of Led Zeppelin

May 20, 2012
Led by New Orleans favorite Randy Jackson, The Music of Led Zeppelin has quickly garnered critical and fan acclaim with this high energy, fun music, and song familiarity. If you're an average fan or ... more

Monday May 21, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 21 – September 3, 2012
Experience some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on earth!???? Oozing with disgusting science and interactive learning games the new “Animal Grossology” exhibit ... more

Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues

May 21 – September 16, 2012
This spring NOMA is pleased to present a solo exhibition of work by conceptual artist Dario Robleto, featuring sculpture and works on paper from the past ten years. Dario Robleto: The Prelives of ... more

Furnishing Louisiana, 1735-1835

May 21 – June 17, 2012
Features more than 50 pieces of early Louisiana furniture tracing the emergence of Creole America’s distinctive craftsmanship. The free exhibition brings to life the exquisite pieces featured... more

Leah Chase: Portraits by Gustave Blache III

May 21 – September 23, 2012
New Orleans-raised artist Gustave Blache III celebrates New Orleans chef and cultural icon Leah Chase with this exhibition of paintings depicting the kitchen of Dooky Chase’s. Presented in th... more

Ron Tanner: From Animal House to Our House

May 21, 2012
Preservationist and DIY hero Ron Tanner will be performing his one-man show at the Maple Street Bookshop. Ron's book FROM ANIMAL HOUSE TO OUR HOUSE: A LOVE STORY tells how he and his wife bought a ... more

Shirley Valentine Performance

May 21 – 27, 2012
A one-woman show starring Ricky Graham Shirley is so appealing in her plight … that she becomes disarming. – NY Times

Special Exhibit- Turning Point: The Doolittle Raid, the Battle of Coral Sea and the Battle of Midway

May 21 – July 8, 2012
Turning Point is an exhibit focused on the pivotal Battle of Midway and the events that led up to it, told by the men who witnessed these events as they unfolded. Turning Point will rely heavily on ... more

Tuesday May 22, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 22 – September 3, 2012
Experience some of the slimiest, stinkiest and downright yuckiest creatures on earth!???? Oozing with disgusting science and interactive learning games the new “Animal Grossology” exhibit ... more

Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues

May 22 – September 16, 2012
This spring NOMA is pleased to present a solo exhibition of work by conceptual artist Dario Robleto, featuring sculpture and works on paper from the past ten years. Dario Robleto: The Prelives of ... more

Furnishing Louisiana, 1735-1835

May 22 – June 17, 2012
Features more than 50 pieces of early Louisiana furniture tracing the emergence of Creole America’s distinctive craftsmanship. The free exhibition brings to life the exquisite pieces featured... more

Leah Chase: Portraits by Gustave Blache III

May 22 – September 23, 2012
New Orleans-raised artist Gustave Blache III celebrates New Orleans chef and cultural icon Leah Chase with this exhibition of paintings depicting the kitchen of Dooky Chase’s. Presented in th... more
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