New Orleans

May Is for Music and Mom!

If, as T.S. Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month,” May in New Orleans makes up for it. Our swamps, gardens and event calendars are bursting with fun and celebrations of life. Here’s just some of what awaits you in New Orleans this month. Second Weekend of the Jazz and Heritage Festival (May 1-4) The second weekend of Jazz Fest is always wonderful and this year promises to be better… Read More »

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 »

Top 5 Things To Do This Month Off the Parade Route

This year, Fat Tuesday falls on March 4th. You'll find a complete parade schedule here but we're doing more than throwing beads this month. Here are 5 things you can do when you're not on the parade route. 1. Go Golfing at Loft18 Play a round or two of simulated golf and munch on burgers, wings and other yummy things at Loft18 on Metairie Road. Don’t leave without sharing an… Read More »

Here Comes the Fun: Liverpool Legends at JPAC

For the third year in a row, Liverpool Legends twisted, shouted and generally shook things up at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) on February 1, 2025.  From the audience’s reception, it was evident they could play here “Eight Days a Week.” Created by George Harrison’s late sister Louise, Liverpool Legends is a must for anyone who adores the Fab Four. With spot-on vocals, fun costume changes, vintage instruments, and… Read More »

Celebrate Black History Month in New Orleans

  February isn't just Carnival time in New Orleans. It's Black History Month. We invite you to celebrate them both. New Orleans culture is African-American culture. We owe much of our food, music and architecture to the rich gumbo stirred and made richer by the black community. Here are some great ways to celebrate in and around New Orleans. Learn Mardi Gras Indian History on MardiGrasNewOrleans.com You don't have to go… 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 »