out & about
1 Friday 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 involving the continued renovation of multiple native plant beds along the Big Lake Native Plant Trail. neworleanscitypark.com
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
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 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. longuevue.com
FRENCH QUARTER HISTORY TALK
French Quarter Visitor Center of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve at 10 a.m. Join Rangers to learn about the rich cultural history that makes New Orleans the special place it is. nps.gov
HANDS-ON CREOLE NEW ORLEANS COOKING CLASS
Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. Explore 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
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
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July Dulcimer Society from Baton Rouge, for dulcimer music. 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 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. gretnala.com
SPARKS IN THE PARK
Bogue Falaya Park at 6:30 p.m. gocovington.org
SPROUTS SUMMER RAIN
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 9:30 a.m. Designed for children under five and their parents, Sprouts is a space for structured garden exploration, creativity, and free play. longuevue.com
VUE CREW KIDS GARDEN CLUB
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1:30 p.m. Students ages 5-10 can learn about gardening techniques, nature-inspired art, and their connection to the natural world. longuevue.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
WETLANDS ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER: MUSIC ON THE BAYOU
Wetlands Acadian Cultural at 2 p.m. Discover the wide range of south Louisiana's music. nps.gov
3 Sunday FREE FAMILY SUNDAY
Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. Louisiana families are admitted free of charge. longuevue.com
5 Tuesday FRENCH QUARTER JAZZ CONCERT
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. noma.org
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
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
9 Saturday ACADIAN CULTURAL CENTER FRONT PORCH SERIES
Acadian Cultural Center at noon. Performances by local musicians. nps.gov
ARTS MARKET PRESENTED BY ART 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
CALMING YOUR NEW BABY
Zoom at 10 a.m. Learn what to expect during the first few months, also known as “the fourth trimester,” including techniques to quickly calm crying and boost infant sleep from the popular book, Happiest Baby on the Block, by Dr. Harvey Karp. chnola.org
KOKOMO STROLL 2022
Downtown Covington at 5 p.m. Taste several small plate tastings from local restaurants. gocovington.org
MONSTER JAM
Caesars Superdome at 7 p.m. Witness high-flying
