April 1 Friday BARATARIA PRESERVE WETLANDS WALK
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Reserve Visitor Center 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
DARIUS RUCKER
Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. Darius Rucker Live takes off in early 2022, visiting iconic venues across the country for intimate theater performances. saengernola.com
FIRST FRIDAY AT NOMA: QUEENS AND GODDESSES
New Orleans Museum of Art at 6 p.m. The museum is open late night for an evening packed with musical performances, gallery tours, special pop-ups, and a full bar. noma.org
HOGS FOR THE CAUSE FESTIVAL
The University Of New Orleans through April 2. Two-day music festival and barbecue competition. Combines over 20 bands and over 90 competing barbecue teams, allowing the organization to help thousands of families through direct grants and funding programming at children’s hospitals across the United States. arena.uno.edu
INFANT FEEDING SUPPORT
Online at 9:30 a.m. Provides free infant feeding assessments and education by Infant Feeding Counselors, for pregnant and parenting families. nolabreastfeedingcenter.org
MID-CITY JEWELRY & ART MARKET
Studio 414 at 6 p.m. every Friday. Visitors get to experience their exclusive, free Augmented Reality Interactive Art Trail where art comes to life. facebook.com/studio414nola
PARENTS DAY OUT
East Jefferson YMCA at 8 a.m. Drop your child off with experienced, caring childcare staff and enjoy your morning off while they nurture your little one. Activities include crafts, stories, music and movement, active play, and games. ymcanewolreans.com
REESE’S FINAL FOUR FRIDAY
Caesars Superdome at 11 a.m. Reese’s Final Four Friday is loads of fun for the entire family, and admission is free. caesarssuperdome.com
SWEETARTS 2022
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans at 6 p.m. CAC SweetArts Gala returns with Through the Astral Plane, a multi-sensory journey that bends time and imagines the future through fashion, music, and artistic experimentation while honoring artistic leaders in our community. cacno.org
TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CREOLE CLASS AND LUNCH
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. This demonstration 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. southernfood.org
WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER BOAT TOUR
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center at 10 a.m. Cruise into Louisiana’s past on a boat tour of Bayou Lafourche with a National Park Service ranger. nps.gov
2 Saturday ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER FRONT PORCH MUSIC SERIES
Acadian Cultural Center at noon. Performances by local musicians. Free outdoor kids’ activities for the whole family will be available. nps.gov
CANVAS AND KIDS
Mix It Up Art Studio at 11 a.m. Bring the kids in for a morning filled with fantastic fun creating their own painting and projects. All art supplies included. Every Saturday. mixitupartstudio.com
FRENCH QUARTER ARCHITECTURE & HISTORY TOUR WITH LICENSED GUIDE
New Orleans Spring Fiesta at 9 a.m. Take a guided walking tour through the historic Vieux Carre’ led by a licensed tour guide. springfiestanola.com
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET
Historic downtown Gretna from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts. Rain or shine, under the covered Gretna Market Building. gretnala.com
HYPNOBIRTHING CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION CLASS SERIES 2
Touro’s Coliseum Room at 9:30 a.m., and April 9 and April 16. Moms and their birth companions will learn how their mind and body can harmoniously communicate for a calmer, more confident and more comfortable birth. touro.com
KIDS CLASS: FANCY MAC AND CHEESE
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 10 a.m. In this class, they will make the creamy cheese sauce from scratch, as well sautéing some tasty toppings to create a wild mac and cheese bar. southernfood.org
LAFAYETTE DULCIMER JAM
Acadian Cultural Center at 10 a.m. Join the Cajun Dulcimer Society and its core group, the Lagniappe Dulcimer Society from Baton Rouge, for dulcimer music. Bring an acoustic instrument and join in, or just enjoy. nps.gov
out & about LOVE, HUG AND GROOM
Camp Marydale at 1 p.m. In this session, you will have the opportunity to interact with the Camp Marydale Wranglers. Try your hand at grooming, take a barn tour, play horse games, and finish with a pony ride. gsle.org
NCAA MEN’S FINAL FOUR
Caesars Superdome at 5 p.m. and 10 p.m. New Orleans and Louisiana will proudly host the NCAA Men’s Final Four, one of the country’s largest sporting events, for the sixth time. caesarssuperdome.com
SPRING GARDEN SHOW
Botanical Garden at 9 a.m. through April 3. Visitors get to explore the beautiful Botanical Garden, more than 50 horticultural exhibits, and familyfriendly activities, and enjoy educational lectures. neworleanscitypark.com
SUPER SATURDAY
Pan American Stadium at 9 a.m. Individuals, friends, families, service groups, and college organizations come together on a day of service to contribute to the revitalization of City Park. neworleanscitypark.com
WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER: MUSIC ON THE BAYOU
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center every Saturday at 2 p.m. Discover the wide range of south Louisiana’s music: zydeco, gospel, blues, jazz, and Cajun. Free outdoor kids’ activities for the whole family will be offered. nps.gov
“WHAT IF” SPECULATIVE FICTION SHORT STORY CLUB
New Orleans Parish Library at 11:30 a.m. Discuss two stories in the genres of fantasy, science fiction, horror, alternate history, and/or weird fiction. nolalibrary.org
3 Sunday ANTOINE’S LUNCHEON AND COURTYARD & HOME TOUR
New Orleans Spring Fiesta at 11 a.m. The history of the Vieux Carre comes alive when you walk through the homes and courtyards of the French Quarter. springfiestanola.com
HBCU ALL-STAR BASKETBALL GAME
UNO Lakefront Arena at 3 p.m. Representing the legendary coaches Team John McClendon and Team Clarence “Big House” Gaines along with Tennessee State, Hampton, and North Carolina A&T State Universities. arena.uno.edu
4 Monday BEGINNER COOKING CLASS
Culinary Kids at 5:30 p.m. Local chefs and cooking NOLAFAMILY.COM | APRIL 2022
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