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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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Sunday Jun 17, 2012

Animal Grossology

June 17 – September 3, 2012
  • Location: Audubon Aquarium of the Americas A Facility of Audubon
  • Address: #1 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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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

June 17 – September 16, 2012
  • Location: New Orleans Museum of Art
  • Address: 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70119
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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

Father's Day Race half mile and 2 mile

June 17, 2012
The beautiful oaks in Audubon Park provide a shaded course for runners.

Freedom Festival

June 17, 2012
  • Location: Congo Square at Armstrong Park
  • Time: 12:00pm-7:00pm
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Music, food, exhibits, kids tent, Father's Day games, and community conversations.

Furnishing Louisiana, 1735-1835

June 17, 2012
  • Location: Historic New Orleans Collection, The
  • Address: 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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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

June 17 – September 23, 2012
  • Location: New Orleans Museum of Art
  • Address: 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA 70119
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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

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

June 17 – July 8, 2012
  • Location: National World War II Museum
  • Address: 945 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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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