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Duck! Incoming Cabbage! March in NOLA
February 27, 2026 | Upcoming EventsThrow Me Something, Paddy! March in New Orleans Mardi Gras 2026 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… Read More »
Why Is New Orleans Called the Big Easy?
February 23, 2026 | New OrleansThe Crescent City. NOLA. N'Awlins, New Orleeeens. The Queen City of the South has many names and one that seems to have stuck–even though it makes locals cringe–is the Big Easy. Believe it or not, the Big Easy moniker didn't… Read More »
“Musical Louisiana” Brings Back 19th-Century Sound
February 10, 2026 | New OrleansA Free Celebration of New Orleans Classical Legacy The Historic New Orleans Collection, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra and Treme’s Petit Jazz Museum are teaming up for the 18th annual Musical Louisiana: America’s Cultural Heritage concert on Wednesday, March 4–a free… Read More »
Celebrate Black History Month in New Orleans
January 31, 2026 | New OrleansFebruary 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… Read More »
Come Together: Liverpool Legends at JPAC
January 26, 2026 | New OrleansLiverpool Legends prove the Beatles never stopped being relevant On Saturday night at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center, Liverpool Legends didn’t just perform Beatles songs — they reminded the audience why this music still matters. From the first bright notes… Read More »
Top 5 Things To Do This Month Off the Parade Route
January 11, 2026 | New OrleansThis year, Fat Tuesday falls on February 17th. 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… Read More »
Here Comes the Fun: Liverpool Legends at JPAC
January 11, 2026 | New OrleansOn January 24th, 2026, for the fourth year in a row, Liverpool Legends will twist, shout and generally shake things up at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC). From the audience’s reception last year, it was pretty obvious to us… Read More »
Blithe Spirit at Le Petit: Haunting Hilarity
January 9, 2026 | New OrleansWe're Dead Set Against Missing Noël Coward's Blithe Spirit January 8-25, 2026 at Le Petit Theatre For years, tour guides in the French Quarter have been whispering about how Le Petit Theatre is haunted. Well, last night we can verify… Read More »
Start the New Year in New Orleans
December 30, 2025 | New OrleansThe holidays may be over but there’s still plenty of celebrating going on in the Crescent City, starting with the Allstate Sugar Bowl on New Year’s Day. Then Carnival season kicks off on January 6th (Twelfth Night) with king cake… Read More »
Beads and Bands on the West Bank
December 30, 2025 | New OrleansThe Good Times Roll Across the River at the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival New Date: February 28th Founded in 2020, the Algiers Mardi Gras Festival on the West Bank has grown into a beloved tradition, combining parades, live music, and… Read More »