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April

1 Friday

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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

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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

instructors take older kids through a detailed course of beginner culinary skills. Ages 7-10. culinarykidsns.com

FIND YOUR ZEN WITH TIPS FROM DR. DAN SIEGEL

Webinar with Nola Family Magazine at 3 p.m. Learn everyday exercises that will help you regain inner balance and reduce fear, anxiety, and stress. eventbrite.com

5 Tuesday

ANASTASIA Saenger Theatre through April 10. This dazzling show transports us from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of Paris in the 1920s, as a brave young woman sets out to discover the mystery of her past. saengernola.com

CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION SERIES 3

Touro Family Birthing Center at 6 p.m. today and April 12, April 19, and April 26. The classes address the stages of labor, recognizing early labor signs, pain management, medical interventions, cesarean birth, post partum, and newborn care. touro.com

HISTORIC THIBODAUX WALKING TOUR

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center at 10 a.m. Join a ranger at the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Centerfor a stroll through downtown Thibodaux and hear the stories of its past. nps.gov

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

Children’s Hospital Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. Understanding development, encouraging cooperation, and redirecting the behavior of preschoolers. Three sessions. $15. Ages three-five. chnola.org/parentingcenter

6 Wednesday

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

New Orleans Parish Library at 4:30 p.m. Teens, make your voice heard at the virtual Teen Advisory Board (TAB). Share your thoughts about how the Library can better serve you. nolalibrary.org

TODDLER TOPICS

Online at 8 p.m. Understanding development, responding to challenging behavior, play ideas, toileting, sleeping, and eating. Three sessions. Fee $15. Ages one-two. chnola.org/parentingcenter

TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: DA LOVEBIRDS

Longue Vue at 5 p.m. Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes and face covering to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. longuevue.com

7 Thursday

CULINARY KIDS SPECIAL NEEDS CLASS

Culinary Kids at 5:30 p.m. Students cook, assemble, and enjoy a different recipe at each class, and dietary restrictions can be accommodated. culinarykidsns.com

DESIGN SYMPOSIUM 2022

Longue Vue through April 9. Naturalist Edwina von Gal and design icon Cathy Kincaid headline the event. longuevue.com FROM THE NEW WORLD The Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. This Orpheum Session, conducted by Roger Kalia, features music by Montgomery, Milhaud, and Dvořák. lpomusic.com

GIRL TALK

Touro Infirmary at noon. Gaining Insight into Real Living Talk is a support group for women who have been diagnosed with one of the gynecological cancers, are actively being treated, or have completed treatment. There will be a discussion about relevant topics concerning women dealing with cancer. touro.com

PIANO HOUR New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park at 2 p.m. Leonardo Hernandez Mejia performs. nps.gov

TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CAJUN CLASS AND LUNCH

Southern Food & Beverage Museum 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. southernfood.org

TEEN TALK

The Parenting Center at 6 p.m. A safe place for teens to have guided conversations with their peers about a specific topic that impacts them, and for parents to learn what they can do to support their teen. Free. Ages 12-15. chnola.org/parentingcenter

WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES: BROUSSARD’S

Broussard’s at 6:30 p.m. This dinner is one of four donated by Broussard’s. The wine pairing dinner will be served in the Prohibition Room, which serves as an intimate, private dining room with an interactive wine and dining experience. wyes.org

8 Friday

CINDERELLA Jefferson Performing Arts Center through April 10. The new Broadway adaptation of the classic musical. jpas.org JEFF DUNHAM Smoothie King Center at 7 p.m. Jeff Dunham is bringing his delightfully irreverent cohorts. smoothiekingcenter.com

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Belle Chasse YMCA at 6 p.m. An evening away while the kids play. The YMCA will keep your little ones busy with themed games, sports, arts & crafts, and movies. ymcaneworleans.org

9 Saturday

AMERICA’S LARGEST INTERACTIVE MYSTERY DINNER SHOW DoubleTree at 6 p.m. The action happens all around you, and any person in the audience can end up being a part of the show, even you. visitjeffersonparish.com

ART IN CITY PARK

City Park at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Spend the day creating a unique work of art, going on a scavenger hunt through the sculpture garden, and exploring the City Park Art Market. gsle.org

ARTS MARKET PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL OF NEW ORLEANS

Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn at 10 a.m. Take a stroll and discover a variety of works from jewelry and ceramics to paintings and woodworks. artsneworleans.org

CALMING YOUR NEW BABY

The Parenting Center at 10 a.m. Learn what to expect from the first few months, also known as “the fourth trimester,” including techniques to quickly calm crying and boost infant sleep. Free, pre-registration required. Prenatal–4 months. touro.com

EGG SCRAMBLE

Carousel Gardens Amusement Park at 9 a.m. through April 10. Kids eight years and under will hunt for 36,000 eggs and enjoy a visit from the Easter Bunny. neworleanscitypark.com ERIC CHURCH THE GATHER AGAIN TOUR The Smoothie King Center at 8 p.m. smoothiekingcenter.com

HISTORIC OPEN-HEARTH COOKING

Hermann-Grima House at 10 a.m. Watch and learn as docents use authentic recipes, tools, and methods of cooking on the open flame in the hearth, potager, and beehive oven. hgghh.org MUSICAL STORYTIME: I KNOW A SHY FELLOW WHO SWALLOWED A CELLO Popp Bandstand in City Park at 10:30 a.m. In this take on a classic children’s song, kids will laugh out loud and learn all about musical instruments with this story that’s a melodious mix of fun and frivolity. lpomusic.com

NOMA EGG HUNT AND FAMILY FESTIVAL

Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 10 a.m.Features arts & crafts, games, face painting, a petting zoo, food, drinks, sweets, and music. noma.org

PERFECT EARTH PROJECT COMMUNITY ROUNDTABLE

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 10 a.m. Members of the Longue Vue Board, staff, and New Orleans community will join in an informal discussion with Edwina von Gal to focus on how Perfect Earth Project principles can be incorporated into residential and public applications. This event is free and open to the public. longuevue.com

TAI CHI IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN

Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 9 a.m. Join East Jefferson Wellness Center instructor Terry Rappold, as he leads participants through relaxing tai chi

exercises in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. noma.org

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS & SENSORY FRIENDLY DRUM CIRCLE

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park at noon. Featuring Baba Luther, Mama Jamilah, and Love’s Music Therapy. nps.gov

SPRING FEST

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. Flower-focused crafts and games, live musical entertainment, and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny make this a can’t-miss family event. longuevue.com

YOGA IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN

Sculpture Garden at 8 a.m. NOMA, in partnership with the East Jefferson Wellness Center, presents yoga classes every Saturday morning. noma.org

10 Sunday

KIDS CLASS: BROWNIES AND ICE CREAM

Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 10 a.m. In this class, they will be working as a group, but then each kid will get to mix in fun flavors into their personal brownie batter, like butterscotch chips or peanut butter. They will also have the ice cream attachment out to swirl up some ice cream to top their brownies. southernfood.org

THE MEDITERRANEAN CAMPAIGN

The National WWII Museum from April 10-21. Enjoy a cruise of the picturesque Mediterranean region to learn more about its importance in World War II. nationalww2museum.org

11 Monday

BABY FOOD MAKING CLASS

Online at 6 p.m. Join Touro Nutritionist Julie Fortenberry and Guest Speaker Erin Reho Pelias for an interactive baby food making class. Introducing solid foods is a fun milestone during your baby’s first year of life. touro.com

CANCER SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUP

Touro at noon. If you are nearing the end of your cancer treatment, recently completed treatment, or finished treatment some time ago, consider attending the cancer survivor support group at Touro. It’s an opportunity for you to receive the information, encouragement, and support you need to learn to live beyond cancer. touro.com

13 Wednesday

FOCUS ON CHILDREN CO-PARENTING CLASS

Children’s Hospital Conference Center at 6 p.m. Parents can limit the impact of separation and divorce on children. Fee $25. chnola.org/ parentingcenter

HEALTHY MOM, HEALTHY BABY CLASS

Online at 6 p.m. Join Touro dietitian Julie Fortenberry for an informative class on nutrition and wellness for expectant and new mothers. touro.com

TODDLER TOPICS

Online at 8 p.m. Understanding development, responding to challenging behavior, play ideas, toileting, sleeping, and eating. Three sessions. Fee $15. Ages 1-2. chnola.org/parentingcenter MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM: BLOCK PARTY Marigny Opera House at 6 p.m. The Music at the Museum series is a pay-what-you-can model and tickets can be purchased online. lpomusic.com

14 Thursday

ADVENTURE QUESTS LASER TAG ELMWOOD SWIM TEAM FUNDRAISER

Adventure Quests Laser Tag at 4 p.m. Support Elmwood Swim Team at Adventure Quest Laser Tag. Receive unlimited laser tag, bumper cars, and cosmic golf for only $20 per player. visitjeffersonparish.com

DOCENT-LED DROP-IN TOUR

Ogden Museum at 12:30 p.m. Join for a Docent-led tour of Ogden Museum, home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of art from the Southern region of the United States. ogdenmuseum.org

THE WEDDING COLLECTIVE

Le Pavillon Hotel at 5:30 p.m. Make plans for your wedding, eat, drink, and get to know the premier wedding pros. eventbrite.com

15 Friday

GOOD FRIDAY

WARTIME PIANO HAPPY HOUR

BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 4 p.m. Tap along to favorites like “Sentimental Journey” and “I’ll Be Seeing You,” and learn how these tunes coincided with significant events of the war. nationalww2museum.org

16 Saturday

BUNNY HOPS

Carousel Gardens Amusement Park + Storyland at 7:30 p.m. Join them Easter weekend for an adults-only egg hunt complete with food, music, and unlimited Amusement Park rides. neworleanscitypark.com

RUN, WALK, GIVE

Crescent City Classic. Each year, the Crescent City Fitness Foundation selects local charities to support and partner with for the 10k race. The goal of the “Run For It” Program is to raise $1 million annually and serve the Greater New Orleans area needs. jlno.org

17 Sunday

EASTER 19 Tuesday

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

Touro’s Diabetes Center at 10 a.m. Monthly diabetes support group meeting. Meetings are held every third Tuesday of each month. touro.com

FREE CAR SEAT FITTING

Parenting Center at 9 a.m. Join The Parenting Center at their Car Seat Fitting Station where they will provide nationally-certified technicians to have your child’s car seat installed correctly, free of charge. chnola.org/parentingcenter

GROWING UP FOR GIRLS

Practical information about female anatomy, puberty, body image, menstruation, and hygiene is presented in an informal, fun and hands-on manner. Girls participate with their mother or caregiver. $20 per child. One session. Ages 9-12. chnola.org/parentingcenter

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

The Parenting Center at 6 p.m. Parents and teens come and learn practical skills that teens need to be independent, while parents learn strategies to support the learning and practice of those skills. Free, one session. Ages 11-15. chnola.org/ parentingcenter

SKIP THE GUILT: YOU CAN WORK, PARENT, AND BE HAPPY

Webinar with Nola Family Magazine at 3 p.m. Talk with Dr. Whitney Casares, aka Modern Mommy Doc. Learn how to shift focus to your own health and well-being, establish an equal parenting partnership, and delegate appropriately. eventbrite.com

20 Wednesday

DANCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE FESTIVAL 2022

Black Box Theater through April 23. Times vary. Dancing Grounds’ 2022 program is a follow up to last year’s festival and film. cacno.org

GAME NIGHT ON TWITCH

Online at Twitch at 4 p.m. Hop on Twitch to watch and play along as librarians Maria and Raymie play games like Among Us, Minecraft, or Roblox. nolalibrary.org

GRANDPARENTING 101

Online at 6 p.m. Learn how to best support your children as new parents and feel refreshed in newborn care skills that you will quickly put to use as doting grandparents. Free class, pre-registration required. touro.com

TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: ELECTRIC YAT STRING QUARTET

Longue Vue at 5 p.m. Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes and face covering to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. longuevue.com

21 Thursday

EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS

The Parenting Center at 6 p.m. Consider your child’s development and your parenting style to develop communication strategies that encourage

cooperation, avoid power struggles, and focus on strengths. Free, one session. Ages 4-18. chnola.org/ parentingcenter

FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL 2022

French Quarter Festival through April 24. Kids 12 and under are free with a paid adult. eventbrite.com

HEROES, DREAMERS AND TRAILBLAZERS: JAMES BALDWIN

The Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. The LPO performs works by Joel Thompson inspired by James Baldwin’s /Notes of a Native Son/, a collection of essays tackling issues of race in America and Europe. lpomusic com

INFANT AND CHILD CPR

Children’s Hospital Conference Center 6:30 a.m. American Heart Association’s “Family and Friends” non-certification class is back in person. chnola.org/ parentingcenter ITALY: 1944 The National WWII Museum from April 21-27. nationalww2museum.org

PRENATAL BREASTFEEDING CLASS

Touro’s Presidents Room at 6 p.m. Touro’s Prenatal Breastfeeding Class is designed to teach mothers the basics of breastfeeding. Designed for moms who already know they want to breastfeed and for moms who want to know more about breastfeeding. touro.com RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles brings the best of Abbey Road. saengernola.com

WHO DUN IT? MYSTERY BOOK CLUB

Online at 4 p.m. Solve crimes together and discover “Who Dun It” on Zoom. nolalibrary.org

22 Friday

EARTH DAY OF SERVICE

New Orleans City Park at 8 a.m. Support New Orleans City Park by lending a hand to improve our green spaces. neworleanscitypark.com

KIDS NIGHT OUT

West St. Tammany at 5:45 p.m. The YMCA will keep your little ones busy with themed games, sports, arts & crafts, and movies. ymcaneworleans.org

23 Saturday

17TH ANNUAL CRAWFISH COOK-OFF

Fritchie Park at 11 a.m. Crawfish are boiled by over 50 teams competing for the title of “Best Crawfish in St Tammany Parish.” eventbrite.com

ADULT DINNER NIGHT

Culinary Kids at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner and walk through a detailed course of culinary skills and techniques. culinarykidsns.com

FRENCH QUARTER FEST-CHILDREN’S STAGE

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park through April 24. nps.gov GABRIEL IGLESIAS Smoothie King Center at 8 p.m. Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias is back on tour. smoothiekingcenter.com

GARDEN THERAPY SERIES: NATURAL GARDENING WORKSHOP/ EARTH DAY

Longue Vue at 1 p.m. Lecture and garden tour led by Director of Gardens Amy Graham. longuevue.com

HISTORIC OPEN-HEARTH COOKING

Hermann-Grima House at 10 a.m. Watch and learn as docents use authentic recipes, tools, and methods of cooking on the open flame in the hearth, potager, and beehive oven. hgghh.org

KIDS MASTERCLASS: POTATO AND FARMER’S CHEESE PIEROGI

Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 10 a.m. southernfood.org NORTHSHORE CLASSICS: SHOSTAKOVICH 9 Saint Paul’s School at 7:30 p.m. Nicholas Hersh conducts. lpomusic.com

STUDIO KIDS!: TRASH TO TIME TRAVEL

New Orleans Arts Museum at 10:30 a.m. Take a look at artworks in the galleries, and practice your own art-making skills with a NOMA teaching artist. noma.org

TOUCH A TRUCK

Pontchartrain Center at 10 a.m. A unique experience that gives children and their families an up-close look at their favorite “big trucks.” jlno.org

24 Sunday

BETH HART Orpheum Theater at 6:30 p.m. Beth Hart performs live at the The Thankful Tour. orpheumnola.com DISNEY ON ICE: LET’S CELEBRATE UNO Lakefront Arena at 10:30 a.m. Tickets start at $79. arena.uno.edu

26 Tuesday

GROWING UP FOR BOYS

Children’s Hospital Conference Center at 6:30 p.m. Practical information for boys and their fathers. $20 per child. chnola.org/parentingcenter

SWING IN THE OAKS: CITY PARK

The Peristyle at New Orleans City Park at 7 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. lpomusic.com

28 Thursday

AUTHOR DEBORAH HOPKINSON

Online at noon. Deborah shares remarkable stories she discovered in her research. nationalww2museum.org MUSIC AT THE MUSEUM: PORTRAIT OF A QUEEN Ashé Cultural Arts Center Power House Theater at 6 p.m. This exciting program features music by Simon, Leon, Revueltas, and more conducted by Carlos Miguel Prieto and featuring Joel Dyson, voice & Courtney Bryan, piano. lpomusic.com

29 Friday

KIDS NIGHT OUT

Belle Chasse YMCA at 6 p.m. The YMCA will keep your little ones busy with themed games, sports, arts & crafts, and movies. ymcaneworleans.org

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ AND HERITAGE FESTIVAL

1001 S Peters Street at 10 a.m. The Festival features a variety of local food and craft vendors. There are more than 70 food booths that include local dishes. eventbrite.com

30 Saturday

14TH ANNUAL ST. MATTHEW MEN’S CLUB CRAWFISH COOK-OFF

St Matthew The Apostle School at 3 p.m. $30 at the Gate for Adults, $10 for children 6-12, and free for Children 5 and under. facebook.com

SENSORY-FRIENDLY MORNING

The National WWII Museum at 8 a.m. nationalww2museum.org

TROMBONE SHORTY AND ORLEANS AVENUE

Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue’s Treme Threauxdown 6. saengernola.com

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