Every Wednesday through May 18, this free event offers a music and food lineup at Lafayette Square. Louisiana artists break up the mid-week slump with swamp pop, Latin tunes, jazz (of course), rock and more. At the front stage you’ll find dancing, but bring your chairs to mark your own spot on the lawn. May…
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Awash with Color
Don’t miss the exhibit Awash with Color: Seldom-Seen Watercolor Paintings by Louisiana Artists (1789-1989), a free event at the Laura Simon Nelson Galleries for Louisiana Art. Only on display until June 4, the exhibit celebrates watercolor as one of the most versatile of mediums. Landscapes were popular in the 19th century as “en plein air”…
Spend Mother’s Day in New Orleans
Options for spoiling mom this Mother’s Day are endless in New Orleans! Consider planning a picnic at City Park, surrounded by towering oak trees. Make it a Cajun-themed affair with po’ boys, catfish and a slice of king cake. The Audubon Zoo hosts an annual Mother’s Day concert, with mouthwatering food and fantastic bands…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The festival you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived! From April 22-24 and April 28-May 1, the 47th annual Jazz Fest is taking the city by storm. The biggest acts in the world come here for an event like no other at the Fair Grounds Race Course. Everything is here, from jazz to hip hop,…