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 25, 2012

Animal Grossology

May 25 – 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

Architectural Tour Series- Modern Living

May 25 – June 10, 2012
  • Address: 1000 St. Charles Ave., ,
  • Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
  • Visit Website
AIA New Orleans is excited to once again partner with DOCOMOMO - Louisiana to continue the architectural tour series with an up close investigation of some of New Orleans' most important modern arch... more

Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival

May 25 – 26, 2012
The celebration of chamber music takes place at various locations in New Orleans with young musicians collaborating with internationally recognized artists, with a free behind the scenes open rehearsa... more

Birdfoot Festival

May 25, 2012
Loews New Orleans Hotel hosts the Birdfoot Festival on their Live from Loews series at the Piazza d'Italia.  Think "Chamber music's answer to Wednesday at the Square".  Fun, inform... more

Book signing: The Kings' Mistressess

May 25, 2012
  • Location: Hotel Mazarin
  • Address: 730 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
  • Venue: Hotel Mazarin
  • Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm
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Elizabeth Goldsmith, a Boston University French professor, recently published a book: THE KINGS' MISTRESSES. The book is a colorful double biography of Marie and Hortense Mancini-two aristocratic si... more

Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues

May 25 – 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 25 – 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

Greek Festival

May 25 – 27, 2012
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.

Greek Festival 5K/1 mile

May 25, 2012
Run this fast flat course out and back from Greek Festival site (Robert E. Lee and Wisner Boulevard) and then get free entry into the festival all weekend with your race number. Prize money.

K.D. Lang

May 25, 2012
k.d lang and the Siss Boom Bang performing music from their latest release, Sing it Loud, plus favorites from throughout lang’s career.

Leah Chase: Portraits by Gustave Blache III

May 25 – 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 25 – 27, 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

Shirley Valentine Performance

May 25 – 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 25 – 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 Big Gateaux Show

May 25, 2012
NOWFE flashes it's wild side and goes Head over Heels with Burlesque, Cake and Champagne for it's 20th!  Trixi Minx & the Beauties from Burlesque Ballroom will join us as we toast 20 years... more

Where Y' Art

May 25, 2012
Art Making Activity, Music by Banu Gibson, Comedic Gallery Tour by The New Movement.

Saturday May 26, 2012

3rd annual Big Easy Comedy Festival

May 26, 2012
The 3rd Annual Big Easy Comedy Festival returns to New Orleans bringing a night of comedic performance and laughter.  Four of comedy's biggest names will take the stage together for what is sure ... more

Animal Grossology

May 26 – 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

Architectural Tour Series- Modern Living

May 26 – June 10, 2012
  • Address: 1000 St. Charles Ave., ,
  • Time: 1:00pm-5:00pm
  • Visit Website
AIA New Orleans is excited to once again partner with DOCOMOMO - Louisiana to continue the architectural tour series with an up close investigation of some of New Orleans' most important modern arch... more

Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival

May 26, 2012
The celebration of chamber music takes place at various locations in New Orleans with young musicians collaborating with internationally recognized artists, with a free behind the scenes open rehearsa... more

Dario Robleto: The Prelives of the Blues

May 26 – 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 26 – 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

Greek Festival

May 26 – 27, 2012
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.

Hidden Treasures: Audubon Edition

May 26, 2012
Come see a behind scenes tour of the Louisiana State Museum's John James Audubon Collection in the LSM Collection Facility. Dr. Tony Lewis will present on the Audubon Collection and its role on earl... more

Leah Chase: Portraits by Gustave Blache III

May 26 – 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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