Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration
The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New OrleansWeek of Events
Unknown Sitters
April 5, 2024 to October 6, 2024 Tuesday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The exhibition Unknown Sitters will display portraits from The Historic New Orleans Collection’s holdings of people who are unidentified in the historical record. The sitters’ identities were lost or erased from history for a variety of reasons. When family estates were …
Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration
Louisiana’s present-day distinction as the world’s incarceration capital is rooted in three centuries of history. Throughout this history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control, and exploitation. Black Louisianians have suffered disproportionately under these systems. Through historical objects, textual interpretation, multimedia, and data visualization, the …
COOLinary New Orleans
August 1, 2024 through September 15, 2024 | Cuisine is an integral part of the history, fabric and culture of New Orleans. Each summer, restaurants across the Crescent City take part in the culinary extravaganza known as, "COOLinary New Orleans." Some of New Orleans’ finest dining establishments participate by offering specially curated prix-fixe menus at …
Savvy Sliders Grand Opening
Michigan-based Savvy Sliders, America’s fastest growing slider brand, is heading south and rapidly expanding into Louisiana. Savvy Sliders is excited to bring their bigger, better, bolder, always fresh, never frozen slider to their first store in Metairie, Louisiana, which will be the first of five locations planned to open in LA within the next six …
New Orleans Bar Crawl
Get ready for the ultimate New Orleans nightlife experience with the #1 New Orleans Bar Crawl. Party at the best bars on Bourbon Street with this New Orleans Bar Crawl. Enjoy complimentary entry and exclusive drink specials along the way! What's included in this New Orleans Bar Crawl: ⭐️ Free, express entry to …
New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event
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 …
New Orleans Bar Crawl
Get ready for the ultimate New Orleans nightlife experience with the #1 New Orleans Bar Crawl. Party at the best bars on Bourbon Street with this New Orleans Bar Crawl. Enjoy complimentary entry and exclusive drink specials along the way! What's included in this New Orleans Bar Crawl: ⭐️ Free, express entry to …
Free Greater NOLA Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event (August, LA)
Free Greater NOLA Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event (August, LA)
Are you ready to rock the networking scene in New Orleans? Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 6 PM to 8 PM at Fogo de Chão (New Orleans). Hosted by Daniel Abell, this event is all about building meaningful relationships …
Les Getrex, Blues & New Orleans Music Variety Show
Les Getrex, Blues & New Orleans Music Variety Show
Join us in The Press Room for live music from some of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. With trios rotating weekly – mark your calendar for every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Finesse Fridays Burlesque
Finesse Fridays Burlesque
Step into Minted Lounge for a grown & sexy evening and be dazzled by award winning burlesque artistry, craft cocktails and sumptuous tapas in an upscale setting, every Friday night. Pop up floor show performances begin at 8pm. At Minted Lounge, an elegant and sophisticated speakeasy nestled in the heart of the St. Roch neighborhood, …
$19.72 Day at Audubon Zoo
$19.72 Day at Audubon Zoo
In honor of Ron Forman’s long-standing leadership of Audubon, come get groovy at Audubon Zoo and throw it back to the 70s! On Saturday, August 17th, Audubon Zoo will offer discounted admission of just $19.72 to celebrate President and CEO Ron Forman’s 52-year tenure at Audubon Nature Institute. No Jive! Ron joined Audubon in 1972 and has worked tirelessly since then to shape the organization into the prestigious network of attractions, parks, and conservations initiatives …
Les Getrex, Blues & New Orleans Music Variety Show
Les Getrex, Blues & New Orleans Music Variety Show
Join us in The Press Room for live music from some of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. With trios rotating weekly – mark your calendar for every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Big Easy Roller Derby DOUBLE HEADER!
Big Easy Roller Derby DOUBLE HEADER!
4:00 - Doors open to the public ($10 suggested donation) 5:00 - Big Easy Roller Derby Second Line vs Montgomery Roller Derby 7:00 - Rookie Mashup Come on out and watch your home team, BERD Second Line take Montgomery Roller Derby! Our Rookie Mashup will debut newer skaters from around the region! We'll have food …
CLASS: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist
CLASS: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist
Experience the elegant world of Burlesque at the Allways Lounge & Cabaret! Dazzling classic burlesque, champagne and showgirls! Then after intermission, we turn up the heat with fire performances and pole dancing in our nightclub fever dream! Bridging the gap between classic burlesque and exotic dancer in one wild, unforgettable experience. Limited seating! Get your …
3rd Annual Sundays @ Six Concert Series
3rd Annual Sundays @ Six Concert Series
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 …