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Something for Everybunny this Easter

New Orleans celebrates Easter every year with egg hunts, jazz cruises, parades, and, of course, church services. Don’t spend Easter morning with your head in your Easter basket. Here are some eggcellent ideas (if we do say so ourselves). Easter at St. Louis Cathedral St. Louis Cathedral certainly isn’t the only place you can celebrate Easter Mass but, if you’ve never been, make this the year. Click here for the… Read More »

Who Loves You? We Do. Jersey Boys at Le Petit

What comes between Carnival season and festival season in New Orleans? The Four Seasons! An evening spent at Jersey Boys at Le Petit Theatre, is (yeah, we’re going to go there), “Oh, what a night!” While all the actors held their own, the four leads were especially good — each given their moments to shine. Sebastian Rohn who plays Valli, is a joy to watch. His charisma leaps from the… Read More »

Oh What A Night! Jersey Boys at Le Petit

Get ready for an unforgettable evening at Le Petit Theatre with Jersey Boys: The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Jersey Boys tells the inspiring journey of four young men from humble beginnings who went on to become legends in the world of pop music. Awarded Best Musical at both the Tony Awards® and Olivier Awards®, the show takes you behind the scenes of Frankie Valli and The… Read More »

Make a Pact to Kayak the Manchac

Here's the thing: when you’re a staff member at experienceneworleans.com, you’ve been on a tour or two. Why? Because we never promote anything we can’t vouch for ourselves. That means we’ve been on steamboats, traditional swamp boats, airboats and, now, we can add New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours to our list. While all the tours have their advantages, there’s nothing like kayaking through the swamp with a camera stuffed in… Read More »

Explore the Beauty and Fragility of Louisiana’s Vanishing Coast at HNOC

The Historic New Orleans Collection’s (HNOC) newest exhibition, “Edge of Tomorrow," features the work of acclaimed artist and documentary photographer Ben Depp whose images provide breathtaking views of the marshes, bayous and waterways that define the region, while also serving as stark reminders of the urgent environmental challenges threatening these fragile ecosystems. Get a sense of what it’s like to soar above a salt marsh at sunrise. See flocks of… Read More »

Duck! Incoming Cabbage! March in NOLA

Throw Me Something, Paddy! March in New Orleans Mardi Gras 2025 is over but if you can never get enough beads and beer, you’re in luck, lads and lassies! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and St. Joseph’s Day is right on its heels. Check 'em out! St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Metairie Road, March 16 Since 1971, this parade has been taking to the streets of Old… Read More »

Patio Planters Jazz Up the Quarter During Mardi Gras

The French Quarter is more than a top tourist destination. More than 3,000 people are proud to call it home. Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré, the non-profit behind beloved events such as Caroling in Jackson Square, has made it their mission to promote the neighborhood aspect of the French Quarter. To encourage community spirit, they sponsor decorating competitions at Halloween, Christmas and, yes, Mardi Gras. A committee of 6-10… Read More »

Six Ways to Celebrate the Big Game

You don't have to have tickets to the big game to celebrate Super Bowl LIX. Here's what's going on around the game. Super Bowl Opening Night Fueled by Gatorade at the Superdome, Feb. 3 Head to the Caesar's Superdome for an exciting evening celebrating the AFC and NFC champions as they arrive in New Orleans. Get a sneak peek of the iconic Super Bowl imagery and hear from Super Bowl… Read More »

Le Petit Theatre Opens 108th Season with Murder for Two

Music, Mayhem and Murder!  Le Petit Theatre will open its 108 Season with Murder for Two.  Directed by local legend Ricky Graham, this a hilarious 90-minute show features two performers playing 13 roles (not to mention the piano) with one actor investigating the crime and the other playing all of the suspects. Officer Marcus Moscowicz, a small-town policeman who dreams of making it to detective, is played by New Orleans… Read More »

Ten Trippy Horror Films & TV Shows Set in New Orleans

  Halloween in New Orleans – a time when ghosts, witches and vampires come out (on the big screen, of course). So cover the mirrors, hang some garlic around your neck, turn down the lights and hit play. Here are “Ten Trippy Horror Films and TV Shows Set in New Orleans.” Warning: Some of them are awfully scary and others are just plain awful. Son of Dracula (1943) Count Alucard… Read More »