Upcoming Events

Help New Orleans Musicians in 2012

With the holidays and the upcoming new year fast upon us, we'll be passing along several bits of info that you'll want to know. First off this week is a chance to help New Orleans musicians. Below is a letter from French Quarter Festiv… Read More »

The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival

There are a few foods that really define New Orleans, and the po-boy is one of those Crescent City essentials. So what do we do with something we love in Louisiana? We have a festival! The Oak Street Po-Boy Festival is this Sunday, November 20… Read More »

2011 Renaissance Festival

The Renaissance Festival runs from November 5 through December 11 in Hammond, Louisiana. One of the great New Orleans events this season kicks off this weekend as the 2011 Renaissance Festival is finally upon us. The faire will be highlighted … Read More »

The Bayou Classic - Saturday, November 26th

2011's 38th Annual Bayou Classic marks both the return of past traditions and the beginning of new ones. Grambling State and Southern University will once again meet in their annual gridiron match-up, but this year they will meet in the newly … Read More »

Halloween Weekend in New Orleans

While there’s plenty to do this weekend, Experience New Orleans recommends the following festivities for your Halloween enjoyment. Jean Lafitte’s Haunted Swamp Tour – Forget a haunted house. How about a haunted swamp? Jean La… Read More »

Local Theatre Entertains New Orleans in October

New Orleans has plenty to offer on the stage over the next few weekends. Check out some of these great offers. Hallelujah Girls The Jefferson Performing Arts Society is bringing the comedy The Hallelujah Girls to Westwego from October 21st… Read More »

Boo at the Zoo 2011

Boo at the Zoo returns to the Audubon Zoo Oct. 21, 22, 28 and 29. Tickets are $16 per person. If your kids are bursting at the seams for an opportunity to go trick or treating, you’re in luck. Boo at the Zoo, a family friendly Halloween … Read More »

New Orleans: Oct. 14-16, 2011

The greater New Orleans area offers several entertainment options this weekend! This weekend, New Orleans has to make some serious choices: culture, movies, music, or boats! Blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will be headlining the New O… Read More »

The 2011 New Orleans Blues & BBQ Festival

The sixth annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival will be in downtown New Orleans in Lafayette Square Park from October 14th - 16th. Blues and BBQ. It’s like peanut butter and jelly. The two items just need each other! The Cres… Read More »

Things to do in New Orleans Oct. 7th - 9th

Looking for something to do in New Orleans this weekend? Don't worry. You have plenty of options! Residents and visitors alike can expect a wide range of choices throughout the month of October. It's cooling down, and we want to get out there… Read More »