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On the Geaux
JULY
1 Friday
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BIG LAKE NATIVE PLANT TRAIL RESTORATION PROJECT
Big Lake at 9 a.m. City Park and The Native Plant Initiative (NPI) hosts a collaborative volunteer opportunity each Friday involving the continued renovation of multiple native plant beds along the Big Lake Native Plant Trail with the goal of representing many different types of native plants in the New Orleans area for the community. neworleanscitypark.com
ESSENCE FESTIVAL OF CULTURE
Caesars Superdome. The 27th ESSENCE Festival of Culture will be a multi-generational experience entrenched in culture, equity, and celebration. caesarssuperdome.com
FIRST FRIDAYS AT NOMA
New Orleans Museum of Art 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
FIRST FRIDAY TOURS & TEA
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 12:30 p.m. Each tour will focus on exploring the connection between the house and garden designs. This is a unique opportunity for guests to engage with on-site historical and horticultural experts, taking a deeper dive into the legacy of Longue Vue. longuevue.com
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 three-hour, movie themed dinner, dessert, and pajama party. Ages 5-12. culinarykidsns.com
2 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
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
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
SPARKS IN THE PARK
Bogue Falaya Park at 6:30 p.m. gocovington.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
WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER: MUSIC ON THE BAYOU
Wetlands Acadian Cultural at 2 p.m. Discover the wide range of south Louisiana’s music: zydeco, gospel, blues, jazz, and Cajun. nps.gov
3 Sunday
FREE FAMILY SUNDAY
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. Enjoy Longue Vue Gardens as a guest. Louisiana families are admitted to Longue Vue free of charge the first Sunday of every month. longuevue.com
5 Tuesday
FRENCH QUARTER JAZZ CONCERT In the Balcony Courtyard of the New Orleans Jazz Museum at 2 p.m. The Down on Their Luck Orchestra brings together National Park Service rangers with local musicians to perform traditional New Orleans jazz, blues, gospel, and original compositions. nps.gov
6 Wednesday
TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: ANAïS ST. JOHN Longue Vue House and Gardens at 5 p.m. Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. longuevue.com
7 Thursday
AN EVENING WITH NEFERTARI AT CAFÉ NOMA
Café NOMA at 5:30 p.m. Take a private tour of the exhibition and then enjoy a multi-course dinner at Café NOMA, created by Egyptian-born chef Khaled Hegazzi of Sittoo’s Kitchen. noma.org
GARDEN VOLUNTEERS
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 8 a.m. Dig alongside a talented and knowledgeable garden team to experience Longue Vue’s eight acres of historic gardens firsthand. longuevue.com
SENIOR THURSDAYS
Infinity Science Center. If you’re over age 55, you’ve earned respect and some discounts at INFINITY. visitinfinity.com
9 Saturday
ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER FRONT PORCH SERIES Acadian Cultural Center at noon. Performances by local musicians. Zydeco, Cajun, and Swamp Pop. nps.gov
ARTS MARKET PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL 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
KOKOMO STROLL 2022
Downtown Covington at 5 p.m. Flip flops and boat drinks will be plentiful as crowds fill the downtown streets to taste several small plate tastings from local restaurants. gocovington.org
PELICAN GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE
Pelican Greenhouse at 10 a.m. With hundreds of varieties of plants, there’s something everyone will love. neworleanscitypark.com
RUNNING OF THE BULLS
French Quarter. Each year, the Crescent City hosts its own version of Spain’s Encierro de Pamplona with Running of the Bulls. experienceneworleans.com
11 Monday
HAMILTON Saenger Theatre. Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. experienceneworleans.com
12 Tuesday
QUEEN NEFERTARI AT NIGHT New Orleans Museum of Art at 6 p.m. Queen Nefertari’s Egypt brings to life the role of Nefertari and other powerful women in ancient Egypt. noma.org hundreds of varieties of plants, there’s something everyone will love. neworleanscitypark.com
PUBLIC TOUR OF
QUEEN NEFERTARI’S EGYPT New Orleans Museum of Art at 1 p.m. These tours are free with your admission to this special exhibition, but do have capacity restrictions. noma.org
RUN DRESS RUN
Crescent Park in the Bywater at 9 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with live music to follow at noon. Spend the rest of the day exploring amongst the sea of red. experienceneworleans.com
14 Thursday
BOOK CLUB: CURATORIAL PROGRAM WITH TRACY KENNAN
New Orleans Museum of Art at noon. The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. noma.org DISNEY’S MARY POPPINS Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. Everyone’s favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure. experienceneworleans.com
DOCENT-LED DROP-IN TOUR
Ogden Museum at 12:30 p.m. Meet at the admissions desk for a guided tour of Ogden Museum, home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of art from the Southern region of the United States. ogdenmuseum.org
13 Wednesday
ARTS MARKET PRESENTED BY ARTS COUNCIL 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
GRANDPARENTING 101
Zoom at 6 p.m. A lot has changed. Learn the basics to best support your children as parents. chnola.org
PELICAN GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE
Pelican Greenhouse at 10 a.m. With
15 Friday
SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT Columbia Street Landing at 6 p.m. Enjoy a free concert on the banks of the Bogue Falaya River in downtown Covington. gocovington.org
16 Saturday
ADULT CORKS AND COOKING DINNER
Culinary Kids at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner and walk through a detailed course of culinary skills and techniques that are sure to empower you in the kitchen.
culinarykidsns.com
CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD SEWING CIRCLE
Chalmette Battlefield at noon. Beginners are welcome, no experience needed. nps.gov
PERMACULTURE PRINCIPLES OF GARDENING WORKSHOP
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. This garden tour and lecture with Director of Gardens Amy Graham highlights ways in which the Longue Vue garden team practices permaculture in their daily garden maintenance routine. longuevue.com
18 Monday
ZOOMIN’ WITH MR. FRED HAISE
Infinity Science Center at 6 p.m. During this two-hour virtual talk with Mr. Haise, you’ll get the chance to hear about Mr. Haise’s career with NASA. There will be a Q&A session after the talk. visitinfinity.com
20 Wednesday
TWILIGHT AT LONGUE VUE: JOHN RANKIN Longue Vue House and Gardens 5 p.m. Bring drinks, snacks, picnic seating, or just your walking shoes to enjoy the cool hours of the day in the Longue Vue Gardens. longuevue.com
28 Thursday
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION:
THE FLOWERING Online at noon. The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. noma.org
29 Friday
COLUMBIA STREET BLOCK PARTY
Columbia Street at 6 p.m. Enjoy a free block party and classic car show on Columbia Street in downtown Covington. Live music, food, and drinks. gocovington.org
AUGUST
1 Monday
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
COOLINARY NEW ORLEANS
New Orleans District. You’ll once again find decadent dining deals at world-renowned restaurants all around New Orleans as part of COOLinary for the entire month of August. experienceneworleans.com
2 Tuesday
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
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
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 ROBERT EARL KEEN - I’M COMIN’ HOME House of Blues at 7 p.m. Bring the whole family and visit the restaurant and bar for pre-show fuel. houseofblues.com
3 Wednesday
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
6 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 ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER FRONT PORCH SERIES Acadian Cultural Center at noon. Performances by local musicians. Zydeco, Cajun, and Swamp Pop. nps.gov
CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD SEWING CIRCLE
Chalmette Battlefield at noon. Beginners are welcome, no experience needed. nps.gov
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 SATCHMO SUMMERFEST New Orleans Jazz Museum. Outdoor events at SatchmoFest feature live bands on three stages, starring some of New Orleans’ top traditional musicians. experienceneworleans.com
FREE FAMILY SUNDAY
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. Enjoy Longue Vue Gardens as a guest. Louisiana families are admitted to Longue Vue free of charge the first Sunday of every month. longuevue.com
NOLAPALOOZA FESTIVAL
Rock’N’Bowl from 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Experience tunes from iconic bands such as Jane’s Addiction, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. unation.com
9 Tuesday
BOOK CLUB: CURATORIAL PROGRAM WITH MEL BUCHANAN New Orleans Museum of Art at noon. The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. noma.org
11 Thursday
DOCENT-LED DROP-IN TOUR
Ogden Museum at 12:30 p.m. Meet at the admissions desk for a guided tour of Ogden Museum, home to the largest and most comprehensive collection of art from the Southern region of the United States. ogdenmuseum.org
NEW ORLEANS GIFT AND JEWELRY SHOW
New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center through August 14. This show attracts 13,000 buyers and has 400 booths. helenbrettexhibits.com
NEW ORLEANS SALSA BACHATA FESTIVAL
New Orleans Marriot from 4-11 p.m. Threeday festival featuring multi-genre dance styles. eventbrite.com
13 Saturday
RUN DRESS RUN
Crescent Park in the Bywater at 9 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. with live music to follow at noon. Spend the rest of the day exploring amongst the sea of red. experienceneworleans.com
15 Monday
ART PROCESSES EXPLORED
Ogden Museum at 10 a.m. This five-day adult program provides opportunities to deepen your artistic skills or explore new areas of expression. ogdenmuseum.org
16 Tuesday
RAKE DAY
Longue Vue House and Gardens. Celebrate their fourth annual Rake Day by volunteering to rake with them, or by putting down the leaf blower and raking in your own community. longuevue.com
19 Friday
SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT Columbia Street Landing at 6 p.m. Enjoy a free concert on the banks of the Bogue Falaya River in downtown Covington. gocovington.org
20 Saturday
ADULT CORKS AND COOKING DINNER
Culinary Kids at 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner and walk through a detailed course of culinary skills and techniques that are sure to empower you in the kitchen. culinarykidsns.com
25 Thursday
VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: CRAFT
Online at noon. The NOMA Book Club meets monthly to discuss fiction and nonfiction books related to art in NOMA’s collection and exhibitions. noma.org
26 Friday
COLUMBIA STREET BLOCK PARTY
Columbia Street at 6 p.m. Enjoy a free block party and classic car show on Columbia Street in downtown Covington. Live music, food, and drinks. gocovington.org
27 Saturday
LUKE BRYAN Smoothie King Center at 7 p.m. Don’t miss Luke Bryan Live as he brings his Raised Up Right Tour with special guests Riley Green & Mitchell Tenpenny. smoothiekingcenter.com
