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Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration
The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans
Free
Week 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 …
Free
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 …
Free
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 …
New Orleans Cocktail Week
Join us for the second year of celebrating the cocktails of New Orleans! Cocktail Week, September 16-22, 2024, showcases the best bars and restaurants in the area, bringing locals and travelers together to experience the epicurean masterpieces of New Orleans’s renowned chefs, mixologists, and bartenders. During the event, pass holders can visit the participating New …
$15
Entries Open for 2025 National STEM Festival
Attention U.S. students in grades 7-12: this challenge is designed for you! Embark on a mission to create a project that addresses a real-world problem for the second-annual National STEM Festival. Submit STEM innovations, inventions, and research across six categories: Aerospace Innovation, Environmental Stewardship, Future Food, Health and Medicine, Powering the Planet, and Tech for …
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 …
$25
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 …
Feel The Rhythm of the Drums Festival
New Orleans Airlift is excited to host the second Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival at Music Box Village in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans on September 21, 2024. This year’s event capitalizes on the joy and dynamic energy of last year’s gathering and brings to it new voices from within our city. …
$10 – $20
Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival
The Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival is set to light up the Alario Center September 21-22, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with a weekend full of entertainment, food, and family fun. This year’s festival boasts an exciting lineup, headlined by the tantalizing Tamar Braxton, the legendary Con Funk Shun, and recognized rapper Boosie, along with performances …
Free – $75
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 …
$25
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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Cooking for a Cause
Cooking for a Cause
September 18, 2024 | Cooking for a Cause combines a two-week online auction with a culminating in-person shindig. Bid on one-of-a-kind private cooking + mixology classes, dinner parties, and more, hosted by your favorite names in hospitality. Join us at NOCHI on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (5:30 - 8:30pm CT) for a soirée overlooking the city! …
$125
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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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.
Free
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Never Fight a Shark in Water: The Wrongful Conviction of Gregory Bright
Never Fight a Shark in Water: The Wrongful Conviction of Gregory Bright
Never Fight a Shark in Water: The Wrongful Conviction of Gregory Bright is a one-man documentary stage play based entirely on the words and recollections of Gregory Bright. Bright spent 27½ years in prison for a murder he did not commit. The play, written by Lara Naughton and performed by Bright himself, tells the remarkable …
$5 – $25
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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Live Music in The Press Room
Live Music in The Press Room
Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.
Free
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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, …
$10 – $80
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Excelencia Gala
Excelencia Gala
About this Event At the Excelencia Gala, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana honors outstanding individuals and corporations with its Excelencia Awards in recognition of their achievements, leadership, inspiration, and active engagement with the Hispanic community. As Hispanic integration has become essential to the economic and cultural vitality of our area, what could be …
$175
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Excelencia Gala
Excelencia Gala
About this Event At the Excelencia Gala, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana honors outstanding individuals and corporations with its Excelencia Awards in recognition of their achievements, leadership, inspiration, and active engagement with the Hispanic community. As Hispanic integration has become essential to the economic and cultural vitality of our area, what could be …
$175
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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2024 Westbank Heritage Food & Music Festival
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Live Music in The Press Room
Live Music in The Press Room
Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.
Free
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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.
Free
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Heart N Hands “LOVE YOUR HEART” Gala & Silent Auction
Heart N Hands “LOVE YOUR HEART” Gala & Silent Auction
September 21, 2024 | Come celebrate a decade of love and support at the Heart N Hands 10th Anniversary Gala.Join us for a night of joy and celebration at the beautiful Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans on Bourbon Street. This event promises to be a memorable evening filled with live entertainment, delicious New Orleans cuisine, …
$100 – $5000
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Play Soirée (formerly CHAIRish the Children)
Play Soirée (formerly CHAIRish the Children)
Play Soirée is the Louisiana Children’s Museum (LCM)’s biggest fundraiser, bringing together champions of education and child development from across the community to support LCM’s mission to be a relevant solution to the challenges and aspirations of our community. This special evening also allows us to honor and celebrate positively impactful contributors and philanthropists in our community …
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Never Fight a Shark in Water: The Wrongful Conviction of Gregory Bright
Never Fight a Shark in Water: The Wrongful Conviction of Gregory Bright
Never Fight a Shark in Water: The Wrongful Conviction of Gregory Bright is a one-man documentary stage play based entirely on the words and recollections of Gregory Bright. Bright spent 27½ years in prison for a murder he did not commit. The play, written by Lara Naughton and performed by Bright himself, tells the remarkable …
$5 – $25
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Play Soirée by the Louisiana Children’s Museum
Play Soirée by the Louisiana Children’s Museum
Join the Louisiana Children's Museum for Play Soirée, an unforgettable & festive night of fundraising. The museum's annual gala is essential to funding museum programming and expanding access to all children in our region. This special night will kick off with an award ceremony honoring Anne and King Milling and Tracy and Calvin Mackie with …
$125
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Celebración Latina
Celebración Latina
Latin American culture shines at Celebración Latina, presented by Pan-American Life. Enjoy one of New Orleans’ largest Latin culture celebrations while supporting a local institution committed to diversity and inclusivity. Experience live music, Latin cuisine, and conservation programming. Bring the whole family! With fun and educational activities for children, it’s a memorable day for all …
$30 – $35
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Celebración Latina
Celebración Latina
Latin American culture shines at Celebración Latina, presented by Pan-American Life. Enjoy one of New Orleans’ largest Latin culture celebrations while supporting a local institution committed to diversity and inclusivity. Experience live music, Latin cuisine, and conservation programming. Bring the whole family! With fun and educational activities for children, it’s a memorable day for all …
$30 – $35
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Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Dinosaurs at Audubon Zoo
Experience the awe-inspiring world of the pre-historic era with our spectacular collection of over 50 life-size, lifelike dinosaurs. This must-see exhibit at Audubon Zoo is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages. Event Dates: September 12 through November 17, 2024 Hours of Operation: Open daily from 10 AM - 5 PM (Last Zoo entry at 4:30 PM) Admission …
$35
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Celebración Latina
Celebración Latina
Latin American culture shines at Celebración Latina, presented by Pan-American Life. Enjoy one of New Orleans’ largest Latin culture celebrations while supporting a local institution committed to diversity and inclusivity. Experience live music, Latin cuisine, and conservation programming. Bring the whole family! With fun and educational activities for children, it’s a memorable day for all …
$30 – $35
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VCPORA Gala: “Le Temps qui s’Écoule” – “The Passage of Time”
VCPORA Gala: “Le Temps qui s’Écoule” – “The Passage of Time”
VCPORA is pleased to announce its 2024 Annual Gala “Le Temps qui s’Écoule,” (“The Passage of Time”) at the historic Tujague’s restaurant. Immerse yourself in this celebration of the characters and institutions that have spanned the past, present, and future of the French Quarter for this Masquerade ball. Tujague’s will be filled to the brim …
$75 – $150
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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 …
Free