Cinco de Mayo Fest

Lafreniere Park 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, LA, United States

Monday, May 5th from 4-10PM at the Al Copeland Meadow at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, LA. 3000 Downs Blvd. 70003 There is limited parking inside the park. We recommend taking rideshare, especially for those who are drinking. Cinco de Mayo Fest is the largest Cinco de Mayo Celebration in New Orleans with 2 stages of …

$25 – $800
Wednesdays at the Square

Wednesdays at the Square

Lafayette Square 400 Lafayette St, New Orleans, Louisiana

Enjoy free live music in the heart of downtown New Orleans with Wednesdays at the Square. Food and drink available for purchase.

Free

Drink & Draw!

okay bar 1700 Port Street, New Orleans

Drink & Draw @ Okay Bar 1700 Port St, Wednesdays 7-9pm! Each evening will feature a model adorned with local designers' creations! There will also be an area to purchase these creations at the bar! We will provide some drawing supplies, but please bring some as well!! Suggested donation: $5 We are also looking for Models …

$5

WYES Goes Country & Western Gala

WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center for Educational Media 916 Navarre Ave., New Orleans

PRESENTED BY THE OSCAR J. TOLMAS CHARITABLE TRUST Thursday, May 8, 2025 WYES | 916 Navarre Avenue | New Orleans Theme-Inspired or Cocktail Attire Patron Party 7pm-8pm Patron $500 | Jr. Patron (ages 21-40) $250 Gala 8pm-11pm Gala $225 | Junior Gala (ages 21-40) $125 Tickets click -> HERE Tickets can be purchased online or …

$125 – $500

“Every Mind Matters” Community Mental Health Fair

THE BROADSIDE 600 N Broad St, New Orleans, LA, United States +1 more

CALM (Clear Answers to Louisiana Mental Health) and EPIC-NOLA, Tulane University’s early-psychosis specialty clinic. We’re hosting “Every Mind Matters: A Community Mental Health Fair” on Friday, May 9th, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at The Broadside, 600 N. Broad St. The fair is free and open to the public and features: On-site mental-health and wellness resources Art displays by young people in recovery from …

Free

BEST FEST

Zony Mash Beer Project 3943 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., New Orleans, LA, United States

KID smART will host its annual BEST FEST—an end-of-school-year celebration featuring joyful art experiences led by KID smART Teaching Artists, interactive workshops, a student art showcase, book giveaways, and live performances. The event kicks off with Iive music from Duo Louisiane featuring Glenn Hartman and Washboard Chaz. The fun continues with a special drag story …

Free

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce Annual Crawfish Boil

Jefferson Chamber of Commerce 3421 N. Causeway Blvd, Ste 203, Metairie, LA, United States

Join the Jefferson Chamber for top-notch crawfish and Cajun cuisine at the 27th Annual Crawfish Boil on Friday, May 9, 2025! This event serves as a valuable opportunity to connect with small and large business professionals, community leaders, and elected officials. Gather your team, wear your company logo shirt, and bring a stack of business cards. Get ready …

$45 – $60

Julia Jump Gala

Board of Trade 316 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join us for a spectacular evening honoring 51 years of historic preservation in New Orleans at the Preservation Resource Center’s 46th Julia Jump, presented by Landis Construction. This premier event takes place at the beautifully renovated Board of Trade, a stunning New Orleans landmark that seamlessly blends historic Renaissance Revival architecture with modern elegance. Patrons will enjoy an exclusive performance in the Board of …

$150 – $300

New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans

Locals now have a brand-new way to enjoy New Orleans’ French Quarter this summer – on a rooftop pool in the heart of all the action, at New Orleans Marriott. The hotel is now offering a day pass through Resort Pass, perfect for locals that want exclusive access to the property’s new rooftop pool party (taking place …

HNOC All Levels Chess Club May Meeting

Le Musée de f.p.c. 2336 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

HNOC Chess Club blends the game of chess with creative activities and historical research. Members learn about the rich history of chess in New Orleans from the 19th century to the present day. HNOC Chess Club is youth-led. Free admission, registration required. Visit hnoc.org for more details. NOTE: this event is not at HNOC

Free

OBSERVER documentary screening + nature walk on the Greenway

Join the Louisiana Master Naturalists of Greater New Orleans at The Broad Theater for a free screening of the OBSERVER documentary, a new film by the Wonder Collaborative that explores how we see the world. The first 50 people to register and attend will be eligible to receive an Observer kit of items hand-picked by …

Free

3rd Annual Sundays @ Six Concert Series

John Calvin Presbyterian Church 4201 Transcontinental Dr, Metairie

You're invited to the 3rd annual Sundays at Six concert series! On Sunday evenings in July (plus a bonus in August), John Calvin Presbyterian Church welcomes you to a free concert highlighting a different local musician or ensemble each week with a small reception afterwards to meet and greet the artists. Reception beverages for all …

Free

The Wiz

May 13, 2025 through  May 18, 2025 Everybody Rejoice! The Tony Award-winning musical THE WIZ is coming to New Orleans. Producers Kristin Caskey, Mike Isaacson, Brian Anthony Moreland, and Ambassador Theatre Group present an all-new production of the groundbreaking, Tony Award-winning musical The Wiz, adapted from The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. The …

HNOC Ce Soir: Twilight at the Museum

The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States

Experience HNOC after hours with an evening of Vietnam-inspired activities for the whole family! Vietnamese bakery Dough Nguyener's will be onsite selling their delicious spring rolls, kicking it off with a spring roll-making demonstration at 5 p.m. Enjoy live music by Jessica Hong in our courtyard (from 6 to 7:20 p.m.) and explore HNOC’s current exhibitions on …

Free

Drink & Draw!

okay bar 1700 Port Street, New Orleans

Drink & Draw @ Okay Bar 1700 Port St, Wednesdays 7-9pm! Each evening will feature a model adorned with local designers' creations! There will also be an area to purchase these creations at the bar! We will provide some drawing supplies, but please bring some as well!! Suggested donation: $5 We are also looking for Models …

$5

Debbie with a D’s Tennessee with the Tea – An Adult Drag Story Hour

What’s more outrageously scandalous than the plots of Tennessee Williams’ plays? Hearing them second-hand from drag queens! Join Debbie with a D as she hosts local divas recounting and roasting the works of America’s greatest playwright in this grown-up drag queen story hour. Hear about what that cat was REALLY up to on that hot …

New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans

Locals now have a brand-new way to enjoy New Orleans’ French Quarter this summer – on a rooftop pool in the heart of all the action, at New Orleans Marriott. The hotel is now offering a day pass through Resort Pass, perfect for locals that want exclusive access to the property’s new rooftop pool party (taking place …

Windows on Canal Kids Scavenger Hunt

Canal Place 333 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

** Update: Date changed from May 10, 2025 to May 17, 2025 Stroll down Canal Street and discover whimsical art installations for the inaugural Windows on Canal public art project. Participate in a free family scavenger hunt to find Scrim hiding within these imaginative displays on Saturday, May 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. …

Free

35th Annual Louis Saulny Crawfish Boil Fundraiser

St. Augustine 2600 A.P Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, United States

Presented by St. Augustine High School and the St. Augustine Alumni Advisory Board (AAB) in the school's cafeteria and school yard. Location Information Location Name St. Augustine High School Address 2600 A.P Tureaud Ave, New Orleans, LA, 70119 US Single Ticket After 5/1 Single ticket online and at door $30.00 Children 12 and under FREE with paid adult $30.00 ea. Tickets click -> HERE

$30

House Vs Hip Hop

Poor Boys Bar 1328 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA, United States

Electronic DJ Dance Party featuring Legatron Prime,  Carmine P Filthy,  Glassy Eye,  Sean Straynge

$10
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