out & about
February 1 Tuesday BABY CAFE
Virtual event at noon. Free resource for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. Offers support from specifically-trained staff, opportunities to share experiences, and make friends. tockify.com
COOKING CLASS FOR KIDS
Culinary Kids starting at 5:30 p.m. every Tuesday. For ages 10-16, local chefs and cooking instructors take older kids through a detailed course of culinary skills. $45 plus tax one-time “Try It” rate or $165/month (4 classes) plus tax. culinarykidsns.com
2 Wednesday BARATARIA PRESERVE WETLANDS WALK
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve at 10 a.m. Join a ranger for a guided walk on a boardwalk trail through the Louisiana swamps and marshes of the Barataria Preserve. nps.gov
FLAVORS OF THE FRENCH QUARTER: TEAM BUILDING BY SIDEWALK FOOD TOURS Starting at 739 Iberville Street at 5 p.m. They guide you to the best spots for tried-and-true Big Easy classics as well as innovative riffs on NOLA’s traditional dishes. eventbrite.com
JAMI ATTENBERG: I CAME ALL THIS WAY TO MEET YOU: IN CONVERSATION WITH KATY SIMPSON SMITH
Octavia Books at 6 p.m. Join Jami Attenberg as she talks about her dazzling new memoir about unlocking and embracing her creativity and how it
saved her life. octaviabooks.com
MUSIC @ MIDDAY
Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel starting at noon. A weekly concert that is free and open to the public. tulane.edu
NATIONAL GIRLS IN SPORTS DAY
Joe W. Brown Rec Center at 6 p.m. Small group sessions in fundamentals of basketball, volleyball, and swimming, while also learning about jobs in sports and nutrition. nordc.org
3 Thursday AUDUBON NATURE CENTER’S INTERPRETIVE CENTER
Louisiana Nature Center-Interpretive Center starting at 10 a.m. Be welcomed by a Naturalist Interpreter who is passionate about bringing nature within your reach. Bring them your discoveries to learn about the nature you encounter while exploring the trails or your own backyard. new-orleans. audubonnatureinstitute.org
BILLIE EILISH: HAPPIER THAN EVER, THE WORLD TOUR
Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, at 7:30 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to see Billie Ellish live as she brings her world tour to New Orleans. smoothiekingcenter.com
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CAJUN CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum starting at 11 a.m. This class offers an in-depth look into how
to create delicious, traditional dishes that can be found nowhere else in the world, while discussing their cultural and historical origins. Every Thursday. $100 admission. southernfood.org
4 Friday BIG LAKE NATIVE PLANT TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT
New Orleans City Park starting at 9 a.m. New Orleans City Park and The Native Plant Initiative hosts a collaborative volunteer opportunity each Friday involving the continued renovation of multiple native plant beds along the Big Lake Native Plant Trail. The goal is to represent many different types of native plants in the New Orleans area for the community. neworleanscitypark.com
MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM
UNO Performing Arts Center Recital Hall starting at 6 p.m. Carlos Miguel Prieto, is the conductor and Anne-Marie McDermott plays piano. lpomusic.com
O FIRST FRIDAY
Ogden Museum starting at 10 a.m. On the first Friday of every month, college students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. ogdenmusum.org
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Culinary Kids at 6 p.m. Every Friday night during the month, drop off the kids for a three-hour, movie themed dinner/dessert/pajama party. Kids bring blankets and pillows for carpet time and enjoy a mini cooking class as they make their dinner, desserts and snacks with the teachers. Ages 5-12 and is $35 per child. culinarykidsns.com NOLAFAMILY.COM | FEBRUARY 2022
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