out & about
1 Wednesday ART & ZEN ONLINE MEDITATION SERIES
Online at noon. Join for a live-seated mindfulness meditation inspired by a work of Southern art. This online meditation program is led by Ogden Museum Educator and yoga and meditation instructor, Mikhayla Harrell. All experience levels are welcome. Registration required. ogdenmuseum.org
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
CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD: BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS TALK
Chalmette Battlefield at 2:45 p.m. Learn about the Battle of New Orleans at the place where it happened. nps.gov
June OPERATION HOME FRONT
National World War 2 Museum. Travel to The National WWII Museum in New Orleans to explore, remember, and reflect on World War II through exclusive access to the Museum’s campus. nationalww2museum.org
THE NEW ORLEANS ORCHID SOCIETY: SHOW & SALE Lakeside Shopping Center through June 5. lakesideshopping.com
THE OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL
New Orleans through June 5. Overlook Film Festival celebrates all things horror in America’s most haunted city. overlookfilmfest.com
3 Friday FIRST FRIDAYS AT NOMA: GARDEN OF EARTHLY DELIGHTS
Virtual at 7 p.m. my.hnoc.org
New Orleans Art Museum at 6 p.m. The museum is open late night for an evening packed with musical performances, gallery tours, and special pop-ups. noma.org
FRENCH QUARTER HISTORY TALK
O FIRST FRIDAY
FINE PRINT BOOK CLUB: THE PROPHETS French Quarter visitor center of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve at 9:30 a.m. Join Rangers to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans the special place that it is. nps.gov
HISTORIC THIBODAUX WALKING TOUR
Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center at 10 a.m. Join a ranger for a stroll through downtown Thibodaux and hear the stories of its past. nps.gov
PARENTS DAY OUT
East Jefferson YMCA at 8 a.m. The Y offers Parent’s Day Out for members and non-members for children ages six weeks to four years. ymcaneworleans.org
2 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. Ages 10 through adult. culinarykidsns.com
LOUISIANA’S CAJUN CUISINE
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. Leave the city behind and explore another beloved cuisine of Louisiana. southernfood.org
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Ogden Museum at 10 a.m. College students can explore the world’s largest collection of Southern art free of charge. ogdenmuseum.org
HANDS-ON CREOLE NEW ORLEANS COOKING CLASS
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. The Creole Cooking Class explores the iconic dishes of New Orleans. southernfood.org
PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
Culinary Kids at 6 p.m. Drop off the kids for a threehour, movie themed dinner, dessert, and pajama party. Ages 5-12. culinarykidsns.com
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
4 Saturday ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER 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: Cajun, country, Celtic, folk, and hymns. nps.gov
CANVAS & 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. mixitupartstudio.com
DINNER DETECTIVE
DoubleTree at 6 p.m. America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. thedinnerdetective.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
TAI CHI IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Besthoff Sculpture Garden at 9 a.m. Classes are $5 or free for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. noma.org
YOGA IN THE SCULPTURE GARDEN
Besthoff Sculpture Garden on Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. Classes are $5 or free for NOMA members and East Jefferson Wellness Center members. noma.org
7 Tuesday NEW ORLEANS WINE AND FOOD EXPERIENCE
The New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute. Times Vary. Throughout the extended six-day event, NOWFE will present a dozen wine and food labs and unique, hands-on experiences.nowfe.com
SCREEN-TIME RESET
Webinar with Nola Family Magazine at 9 p.m. Free virtual ParentEd Talk by Dr. Dimitri Christakis of Seattle Children’s Hospital. eventbrite.com
8 Wednesday VICTORY BELLS MATINEE LUNCHEON
BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 11:45 a.m. The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s, serenading audiences at The National WWII Museum and across the globe. nationalww2museum.org
9 Thursday AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARDS
