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October 2022
National Chicken Festival 2022
October 1, 2022 through October 2, 2022 New Location: New Orleans Lakeshore Drive at Franklin Avenue General Admission at New Orleans Lakefront Doors open at 11:00AM All Ages Tickets click-> HERE From $12.80 VIP Lounges - Saturday & Sunday at New Orleans Lakefront Doors open at 11:00AM Ages 21+ Only Tickets click: HERE From $46.75
Find out more »Ribbons Rock The Runway 2022
Saturday, October 1, 20222 The Sugar Mill 1021 Convention Center Blvd New Orleans, LA 70130 Guest Arrival 5:00 - 5:45 p.m. World Record Breaking Runway Show 5:45 - 8:00 p.m. (# to beat: 421) 8:00 - 11:00 p.m. The Molly Ringwalds RIBBONS ROCK will shed light on 18 different women's cancers, where women in our program are Ambassadors to help bring information about early detection, prevention, resources, support and HOPE to those diagnosed. We are also attempting to break a…
Find out more »Pretty Woman: The Musical
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 through Sunday, October 9, 2022 $34 and up PRETTY WOMAN: THE MUSICAL, based on one of Hollywood’s most beloved romantic stories of all time, springs to life with a powerhouse creative team led by two-time Tony Award®-winning director and choreographer Jerry Mitchell. Brought to the stage by lead producer Paula Wagner, the show features an original score by Grammy® winner Bryan Adams and Jim Vallance, and a book by the movie’s legendary director Garry Marshall and…
Find out more »Concert Series at Paradigm Gardens
Ocober 5, 2022 | The Long Awaited Return of the Paradigm Gardens Concert Series Fall Concert Series Come out and enjoy some great food, drinks, and music in Paradigm Gardens' oasis in Central City! Ticket price includes entry, and all food, drink, and musical entertainment for the evening. Feel free to BYOB! Must be 21 to drink. This event is outside in a garden! **Staggered entry time to ensure the line runs smoothly** TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th Restaurants Ancora, La Petite…
Find out more »Crescent City Chamber Music Festival – Oct. 6-16, 2022
The Crescent City Chamber Music Festival (CCCMF) will commemorate its seventh anniversary with seven free public concerts at venues throughout New Orleans from October 6 – 16, 2022. For all concert times visit https://crescentcitychambermusicfestival.com This seventh season of CCCMF, entitled “Appassionata,” will feature some of Classical music’s most intense and passionate works of chamber music, the most inherently intimate and collaborative form of music making. It is headlined by the Trio Appassionata, an internationally acclaimed piano trio (piano, violin, and…
Find out more »Pitbull Can’t Stop Us Now Tour with Sean Paul
Pitbull is heading out on the Can’t Stop Us Now Tour with Iggy Azalea! The dance party of a lifetime stops at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, LA on Thursday, October 6th. Please monitor the venue website for health and safety policies, including face covering and entry requirements, which are subject to change. COVID-19 rules vary by city/state ordinance changes & patrons are required to follow. Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. Tickets click -> HERE
Find out more »Prettie Boi Game Show
WELCOME TO Prettie Boi GAME SHOW! Featuring Burlesque, Drag, Comedy, and Live Singing! What happens when you take the BEST side-show, circus and burlesque performers are throw them into the same room with random props, songs and an imaginary title?? A PERFORMANCE BATTLE TO THE DEATH!!! Welcome to the Thunderdome! These Titans of Tease are ready to throw down their gauntlets in order to win this Game Show that they know almost nothing about! Cheer on your favorite competitors as…
Find out more »Gretna Heritage Festival
October 7th-9th, 2022 | Get them early! Some packages have limited availability! FRIDAY - Oct. 7th 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM SATURDAY - Oct. 8th 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM SUNDAY - Oct. 9th 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM Tickets click-> HERE
Find out more »First Fridays with the Marine Force Reserve Band
Enjoy the Marine Forces Reserve Band every first Friday in 2022! Performances will take place at 2:00pm at the Farmers Market. Free and open to the public.
Find out more »Gentilly Fest
Gentilly Fest celebrates all things "Gentilly," including continuous live music on three stages, sumptuous food from a variety of local restaurants & caterers and fine arts and crafts for sale from many local vendors. We have activities for children in our Kids' Village including pony rides, a kids entertainment stage, face painting, pottery making, garden crafts and much more... Gentilly Fest also offers a variety of practical recovery information offered by local organizations and an opportunity for neighbors and friends…
Find out more »Cure by Design New Orleans 2022
Cure by Design, New Orleans unites the community behind the American Cancer Society's efforts to save lives from cancer. We invite you to join in supporting the American Cancer Society at the premier event of the season, Cure by Design New Orleans Gala presented by the Ochsner Cancer Institute, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans. This stunning event kicks off with a cocktail hour from 6:00pm – 7:00pm complete with a champagne lounge…
Find out more »Soirée in the Vieux Carré 2022
Please join us (after the Saints game) as the sun sets over Chartres Street for our annual Soirée in the Vieux Carré. Each year, our annual fundraiser supports a major capital improvement project, ensuring the long-term viability and versatility of the site. This year’s fundraiser will support the continued restoration of the main building’s envelope, the courtyard-facing facade. Work includes repair and replacement of historic millwork, windows, doors, decking, and stucco. We are pleased to be honoring Dr. and…
Find out more »Spirit Of The Vieux Carré Gala 2022
BECOME A SPONSOR SEE THE SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS PURCHASE A GALA TICKET October 12, 2022 Brennan’s | 417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA Patron Party 6 p.m. Gala 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and join us at the Spirit of the Vieux Carré Gala on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Brennan’s. This year we celebrate not only our wonderful neighborhood and its bright future, but someone that spent much of his adult life stewarding the mission of the View Carré Commission: to…
Find out more »Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra – Pictures at an Exhibition
Guest conductor Robert Moody, Music Director of Arizona Musicfest and The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, leads the orchestra in an iconic work, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Mason Bates’ Liquid Interface is a four movement tone poem for orchestra and electronica. Theofanidis’ Rainbow Body is the musical exploration of a Buddhist meditation theory.
Find out more »Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2022
Without the blues, there would be no jazz or R&B. Our Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival presents many of the top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi, plus delicious food and unique visual art. WHEN Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival takes place October 14-16; 5:30pm-8:30pm WHERE Lafayette Square Park 602 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, La 70130 VIP Tickets->…
Find out more »Wooden Boat Festival 2022
The Wooden Boat Festival will celebrate 31 years on the banks of the beautiful Tchefuncte River. Presented by the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, this premier family event attracts over one hundred classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats, and wooden boats and music enthusiasts for this two-day celebration. Come enjoy the great food, live music, children’s activities (10 AM-4 PM), arts and crafts and don't miss the Quick'n Dirty Boat Building Contest on Sunday. $10 Adults, $5 Seniors 65+, FREE…
Find out more »Celebración Hispana at Faubourg Brewery
Faubourg is partnering with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana and Chef Aarón Sánchez's Impact Fund to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with FREE live music, tasty Hispanic eats, art vendors & more. Live Music: 1pm: Vivaz! 3pm: Los Guiros 5pm: Muevelo Food Vendors: Fete au Fete Mawi Tortillas Elisa's Cuban Cafe Chef Jose Antonio Saborcitos NOLA Mima's Peruvian Desserts Market Vendors: La Chilanga Market Teelea's Care Business Vendors: Aarón Sánchez Impact Fund Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of LA UNO…
Find out more »O What a Night! Gala 2022
October 15, 2022 | Ogden Museum of Southern Art, dedicated to broadening the knowledge, understanding, interpretation and appreciation of the visual arts and culture of the American South, will hold its annual O What a Night! Gala honoring iconic local artist George Dunbar on October 15, 2022, with a Patron Party and auction preview on October 13 at the home of Walton and Jeffrey Goldring. Co-Chairs Penny Francis and Jason Waguespack invite you to join them at the O What a Night! Gala, which sells out…
Find out more »Majid Bekkas Gnaoua Fusion Band
Majid Bekkas is the most famous Moroccan Gnaoua musician on the planet. He performed Worldwide with different Jazz fusion bands and played with musicians such as Archie Shepp, Pharoah Sanders, Johachim Kuhn, to name a few. Majid released more than 20 albums with different musicians and bands from Morocco and abroad. His record "Makemba" released in 2010 was selected by "Songlines" magazine as the best Gnawa fusion album and his latest record "Magic Spirit Quartet" released in 2020 was selected by Downbeat…
Find out more »Krewe of Boo! Royal Luncheon
THE ROYAL LUNCHEON The annual Royal Luncheon takes place at noon on Friday as a perfect launch to the Krewe of BOO! weekend festivities. Features New Orleans Cuisine, Entertainment, Krewe Royalty and a Premium Cash Bar. Immediately following lunch, join us for a second line from House of Blues to Pat O'Brien's on St. Peter Street! Tickets click-> HERE
Find out more »Krewe of BOO! Second Line Parade
JAZZ SECOND LINE PARADE After the Royal Luncheon everyone is invited to join us for our Second Line to Pat O’Brien’s for the Krewe of BOO! Happy Hour in the courtyard for specialty cocktails and mingling from 3pm to 6pm. This is a free event, open to the public. JOIN US!
Find out more »Krewe of Boo! Captain’s Masquerade Ball
THE CAPTAIN'S MASQUERADE BALL Our Captain's Masquerade Ball is an energetic end to a full day of pre-Parade parties, but the fun is just beginning! Come build the Krewe vibe with us and the unstoppable rhythm of Flow Tribe's critically-acclaimed upbeat funk/soul in the restored warehouse that is Republic NOLA on the night before we ride! Featuring: Flow Tribe Band Tickets click-> HERE
Find out more »New Orleans Zombie Run presented by Krewe of Boo!
The morning of Saturday, October 22, 2022, New Orleanians must escape the zombie apocalypse that is upon us. Wear your bio-hazard suit, gas mask, zombie make-up, or other monster costume and join in the third annual New Orleans Zombie Run on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 9:00am for a zombie-infested 2-mile race through the Warehouse District. Escape the clutches of the Big Easy Rollergirls who are the Zombie Killers! The outbreak is contained in downtown New Orleans where a quarantine…
Find out more »Krewe of Boo’s Parade Viewing Party Crescent City Brewhouse
Come watch the Krewe of Boo, New Orleans' Official Halloween Parade from the Crescent City Brewhouse's balcony. Four hour event from 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Includes access to a private balcony, an open premium bar, hors d'oeuvres and private bathrooms. Maximum capacity is 80 people. Tickets click-> HERE
Find out more »Show of Love Gala 2022
Ocober 22, 2022 | What: Show of Love Gala When: Saturday, October 22, 2022 Where: Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 Time: Patron Party: 6:30-7:30 ; Main Event: 8:00-12:00 Entertainment: Rob Nice (Host) + DJ Mannie Fresh + DJ Rockaway + Big Sam's Funky Nation Food: 12 Local New Orleans Restaurants Raffle: Premiere Honda presents a raffle for a Honda Accord On Saturday, October 22nd, Split Second Foundation will host the 2nd Show of Love Gala,…
Find out more »Krewe of Boo! Balcony Viewing Party Sheraton
$200 Per Ticket Limited Tickets Available SELLS OUT FAST! 6:30pm - 9:30pm FEATURING: 3 HOUR OPEN BAR Private Bathrooms Private Balcony Food & Drinks Tickets -> SOLD OUT
Find out more »Krewe of Boo! presents Monster Mash (Official After-Parade Party)
Krewe of Boo! Official After-Parade Party MONSTER MASH AGES: 21+ ONLY NO REFUNDS | ALL SALES FINAL Generations Hall Saturday, October 22, 2022 - doors at 8:00pm VIP Sections are available - Contact Michael Ibarra at [email protected] Krewe of Boo presents MONSTER MASH - GA and VIP Tickets available - All-Inclusive VIP - open premium bar and food with balcony access. - Costume Contest - Drink Specials (to be announced soon) - Three Rooms of Entertainment, - VIP Sections Available -…
Find out more »Top Taco New Orleans 2022
Restaurants compete to be Top Taco of New Orleans - You choose the champs with unlimited tacos, cocktails, tequila samples, Modelo, and more. THE NEW ORLEANS TACO CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE BACK, OCTOBER 27, 2022 We are so pumped for this year's Top Taco. It's shaping up to be an amazing event- our best one ever. We return to Lafreniere Park in Metairie on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, but we are moving it to the waterfront where we can really enjoy the…
Find out more »Down in Treme – The Treme Music Concert Series
The Treme Music Series, Down in Treme, is a monthly Thursday concert series featuring live music and drinks at the historic St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave. The 7 p.m. concert series aims to support Treme as a cultural hub for music and musicians. Money raised benefits music and cultural programs hosted by the church’s community program, Anna’s Place NOLA. Down in Treme is sponsored by The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, the City Council of New Orleans,…
Find out more »West Jefferson Jubilee – The World is Your Oyster
West Jefferson Jubilee - The World is Your Oyster West Jefferson Hospital Foundation Co-Chairs: Danica Ansardi and Lisa Ballay The Capital on Baronne 210 Baronne St., Suite 100 New Orleans, LA 70112 Cocktail Attire Friday, October 28 6:30 pm - 10 pm Music: Mixed Nuts Emcees: Randi Rousseau and Devon Lucie, WDSU News On Friday, October 28, 2022, we will celebrate the finer things in life at this year's West Jefferson Jubilee. This extraordinary cocktail reception will be an evening filled with live music,…
Find out more »Jefferson Community Foundation’s Gala 2022
The Jefferson Community Foundation’s Annual Gala event is JCF’s premiere fundraiser for our community. The 2022 Gala Celebration Presented by The Feil Family Foundation is scheduled to be held at Chateau Golf & Country Club in Kenner on Friday, October 28th with a Patron Party from 7:00-8:00 p.m. and Celebration 8:00-10:00 p.m. Guests will experience a joyful evening that includes the presentation of the Jefferson First award, music, open bar, and a buffet dinner. We are pleased to announce our…
Find out more »November 2022
VCPORA Gala – A Fête For All Saints (and Sinners)
The VCPORA Gala is their most important annual event and one that offers our community the chance to support and celebrate the Vieux Carré and its oldest guardian, VCPORA. They remain firmly committed to defending this remarkable neighborhood and, with your help, will continue advocating to increase residential opportunities and quality of life in the French Quarter. The success of these efforts is a direct result of your support! VCPORA is thrilled to announce their 2022 Annual Gala, “A Fête…
Find out more »Odyssey Ball 2022 – To Your Heart’s Content by First Horizon
ODYSSEY: TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT PRESENTED BY FIRST HORIZON New Orleans Museum of Art Saturday, November 12 Patron Party | 7–8 pm Gala | 8–11 pm 2022 ODYSSEY CO-CHAIRS Dana and Tony Adams | Caroline and Murray Calhoun NVC Chair: Rebecca Friedman Odyssey celebrates and enhances the New Orleans Museum of Art in an evening of unparalleled elegance. Critically important to the museum and the wide community it serves, Odyssey raises the funds necessary to support NOMA’s internationally recognized exhibitions…
Find out more »December 2022
Improvisations Gala 2022
Improvisations Gala 2022 December 3, 2022 | Encouraging Education and Improvisation for a New Generation of Musicians Saturday, December 3, 2022 7:00 PM 11:00 PM New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana The New Orleans Jazz Museum will host the 5th annual Improvisations Gala on Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 7 PM to 11 PM. The Gala will feature an exciting mix of some of the finest local and national musical talents, spectacular New Orleans cuisine, a selection of…
Find out more »Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Home Alone
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this beloved holiday favorite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favorite with orchestras and audiences around the world! Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves (Joe Pesci and…
Find out more »Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents Home Alone
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this beloved holiday favorite features renowned composer John Williams' charming and delightful score performed live to picture by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Since its debut in 2013, Home Alone in Concert has become a seasonal favorite with orchestras and audiences around the world! Macaulay Culkin stars as Kevin McCallister, an 8-year-old boy who's accidentally left behind when his family leaves for Christmas vacation, and who must defend his home against two bungling thieves (Joe Pesci and…
Find out more »Running Of The Santas 2022
Running of the Santas returns to the Warehouse District for an unbelievable day of events! DRINK SPECIALS AT ALL LOCATIONS!!! South Pole - 2:00pm at Manning's. A HUGE party with drink specials and GREAT Music! Doors open at 2pm. VIPs get FREE BEER at Manning's! Costume contest and prizes! At 6pm, the Santas will "RUN" from the "South Pole- Mannings" to the "North Pole - Generations Hall" (only a few blocks). The "Runners" will assemble on Lafayette Street at the…
Find out more »Funkin’ into 2023 with BIG SAM presented by the Jazz Playhouse
About this event Funk yourself right into 2023 with BIG SAM WILLIAMS at the Jazz Playhouse, located in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the heart of the historic French Quarter. Reserve your tickets now for an intimate, all-inclusive, night of live NOLA funk! General Admission Ticket- $250 (includes gratuity and Eventbrite processing fee) Tickets Include: -Live Entertainment by New Orleans own- Big Sam -Hors D'oeuvres and Premium Buffet -Premium Open Bar & Inspired Craft Cocktails -Outdoor Space to…
Find out more »February 2023
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Music of John Williams
Celebrate the iconic film scores that inspire the imaginations of children and adults alike through the music of legendary composer John Williams. From Indiana Jones, E.T. - the Extra - Terrestrial and Superman to Jurassic Park and Star Wars, these instantly-recognizable Hollywood soundtracks are brought to life onstage by your LPO!
Find out more »Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents The Music of John Williams
Celebrate the iconic film scores that inspire the imaginations of children and adults alike through the music of legendary composer John Williams. From Indiana Jones, E.T. - the Extra - Terrestrial and Superman to Jurassic Park and Star Wars, these instantly-recognizable Hollywood soundtracks are brought to life onstage by your LPO!
Find out more »March 2023
Second Annual New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University set for March 9-11, 2023
The highly anticipated New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University returns to Tulane’s uptown campus, March 9-11, 2023, with a three-day, in-person literary celebration featuring more than 100 national, regional and local authors, including some of the nation’s favorite bestsellers. The festival is free and open to the public. This major literary event for the Crescent City will feature panel discussions, moderated conversations, keynote lectures, book fairs, family programming and workshops. Each day includes at least one major plenary session, which features a…
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