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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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Wednesday May 16, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 16 – 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 16 – 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 16 – 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 16 – 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 16 – 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

Lunchbox Lecture- The Fight for Ethiopia by Walt Burgoyne

May 16, 2012
Forced to abdicate his throne in 1936 after Italian aggression, Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia warned “It is us today. It will be you tomorrow.” Mussolini overextended the Italian ar... more

Shakespeare in the Garden: "As You Like It"

May 16 – 18, 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 16 – 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 16 – 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 Victory Belles "Lullaby of Broadway"

May 16, 2012
Our talented vocal trio salutes the Great White Way with Broadway hits from the 1940s. Enjoy classic favorites such as Irving Berlin’s Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Rogers and Hart&... more

White Glove Wednesdays

May 16, 2012
It’s one thing to read on an exhibit label that an infantryman’s pack in World War II weighed forty pounds. But now The National WWII Museum offers you the opportunity to pick up an infa... more

Thursday May 17, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 17 – 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 17 – 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 17 – 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 17 – 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 17 – 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

Ogden After Hours

May 17 – December 27, 2012
Ogden After Hours is a weekly music series, held every Thursday evening featuring the best in Southern music.  Blues, R&B, country, rockabilly, bluegrass, jazz and more can be heard at the mu... more

Shakespeare in the Garden: "As You Like It"

May 17 – 18, 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 17 – 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 17 – 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

Third Thursday Jazz series

May 17, 2012
The New Orleans Hotel Collection has recently introduced a monthly series of Jazz performances, showcasing rising local talent and the unique venues.

Friday May 18, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 18 – 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 18 – 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

Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues

May 18 – 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 18 – 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
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