The free outdoor concert series in the Botanical Garden featuring local Latin American artists and ensembles pays tribute to renowned Mexican American artist Enrique Alférez whose sculptures can be found throughout New Orleans. Tickets are free through a grant from The Helis Foundation.

Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets …

Friday, October 3, 2025 Generations Hall | 310 Andrew Higgins Blvd, New Orleans, LA Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Show of Love Gala—a celebration of resilience, community, and the power of love. 6:00 PM-9:00 PM: Cocktail hour & Gala Dinner 9:00 PM–11:00 PM: After Party with DJ Raj Smoove Don’t miss our Online Silent Auction featuring exclusive …

The National Fried Chicken Festival Presented by Raising Cane’s is a two-day outdoor festival bringing together food lovers from across the country around a shared love of great food, music, culture and everyone’s favorite Southern dish – fried chicken. The 2025 edition will feature everything guests have come to know and love about the festival, …

The Office of Alumni Engagement and the College of Music and Media at Loyola University New Orleans are proud to present a fun-filled afternoon concert Oct. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., featuring performances from current students and alumni. The concert, which is open to the public, will take place at Gasa Gasa, 4920 …

Mayhaw berries—small, tart fruit referred to as les cenelles—are known for their robust hardiness. Armed with this symbolism, the fruit has inspired three centuries of cultural and literary resistance: From the 1845 anthology Les Cenelles: Choix de poésies indigènes and the mid-20th century Les Cenelles Society of Arts and Letters, to today’s Les Cenelles ensemble. Join the Les Cenelles ensemble—Denise …

The National Fried Chicken Festival Presented by Raising Cane’s is a two-day outdoor festival bringing together food lovers from across the country around a shared love of great food, music, culture and everyone’s favorite Southern dish – fried chicken. The 2025 edition will feature everything guests have come to know and love about the festival, …