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 …
NOLA Vegan Chef Challenge
Join us September 1-30 for an entire month of NEW vegan options all over New Orleans! During this time, restaurants throughout the NOLA area will feature special vegan menu items. Diners have the opportunity to go visit restaurants, enjoy meals, vote, comment, and post photos of the delicious vegan meals they have ordered. This month-long …
The Sixth Annual New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival
Attention tattoo collectors! The event for you is here: Villain Arts is back for the Sixth Annual New Orleans Tattoo Arts Festival! Come to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for three exciting days of tattoos, vendors, entertainment, and much more. We have hundreds of artists present from across the country and a …
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 …
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a splash at Audubon Cool Zoo! Join us for the season's grand finale featuring all your Cool Zoo favorites! Cool Zoo Favorites: Drift down the 750-foot Gator Run lazy river, relax on sandy beaches, or enjoy the water cannons, curtains, and jumping jets. Alligator Splash Zone: Enjoy the huge alligator …
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Last Splash at Audubon Cool Zoo!
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a splash at Audubon Cool Zoo! Join us for the season's grand finale featuring all your Cool Zoo favorites! Cool Zoo Favorites: Drift down the 750-foot Gator Run lazy river, relax on sandy beaches, or enjoy the water cannons, curtains, and jumping jets. Alligator Splash Zone: Enjoy the huge alligator …
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.
Chaotic Good Time: The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show
Chaotic Good Time: The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show
Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through enchanting performances from the most talented burlesque, drag and variety stars the city has to offer paired with unforgettable storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening's events. Whether or not our characters live happily ever after, a Chaotic Good Time is sure …
The 10th Annual Curtain Call Ball
The 10th Annual Curtain Call Ball
Le Petit Theatre will kick off our 108th season with our annual Curtain Call Ball on Friday, September 6, at 6:30 pm at Le Petit Theatre and Tableau restaurant. We hope you will join us for the party that St. Charles Avenue Magazine calls “the most entertaining gala of the year.” The evening will begin with cocktails …
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, …
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour – Stamp Rallies
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour – Stamp Rallies
We have a stamp rally themed on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game coming up! Come complete the rally, enjoy Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed photo opportunities and visit the Audubon Aquarium animals. Upcoming Stamp Rallies: Stamp Rally #2 Friday, August 23rd (Until 4PM close, then at Flutters & Fins Member Fest) Saturday, August 24th Stamp …
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.
Betsy Wolfe *Pants Optional
Betsy Wolfe *Pants Optional
Tony nominee Betsy Wolfe performs her one-woman cabaret *PANTS OPTIONAL at Le Petit Theatre for one night only! Betsy Wolfe can be seen in the hit musical & Juliet as Anne Hathaway where her performance was nominated for the 2023 Tony Award® for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. Previously, Wolfe starred as Jenna Hunterson, the title …
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour – Stamp Rallies
Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour – Stamp Rallies
We have a stamp rally themed on the Animal Crossing: New Horizons game coming up! Come complete the rally, enjoy Animal Crossing: New Horizons themed photo opportunities and visit the Audubon Aquarium animals. Upcoming Stamp Rallies: Stamp Rally #2 Friday, August 23rd (Until 4PM close, then at Flutters & Fins Member Fest) Saturday, August 24th Stamp …
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 …
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 …