On the Geaux

September

1 Thursday

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 COMEDY GUMBEAUX Howlin’ Wolf at 8 p.m. A night of laughs, food, and good fun awaits you. thehowlinwolf.com

FRENCH QUARTER HISTORY TALK

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

SENIOR THURSDAYS

Infinity Science Center. If you’re over age 55, you’ve earned respect and some discounts at INFINITY. visitinfinity.com

TASTE OF LOUISIANA: HANDS-ON CAJUN CLASS AND LUNCH

The Southern Food & Beverage Museum at 11 a.m. Hands-on cooking class where you will be learning about Creole culture and cooking techniques. southernfood.org

3 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

CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD SEWING CIRCLE

Chalmette Battlefield at noon. Beginners are welcome, no experience needed. nps.gov COLORS BY LAVEAU CONTRAIRE Contemporary Art Center New Orleans at 7:30 p.m. cacno.org

GRETNA FARMERS MARKET

Historic downtown Gretna from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts. gretnala.com

4 Sunday

ALLSTATE LOUISIANA KICKOFF - LSU VS. FLORIDA STATE Caesars Superdome at 6:30 p.m. caesarssuperdome.com

FREE FAMILY SUNDAY

Longue Vue Gardens at 4 p.m. Bring a picnic or purchase snacks, explore the children’s Discovery Garden, and make yourself at home in their eight beautiful acres. longuevue.com

5 Monday

BEAR WITH ME OPEN MIC 12 Mile Limit at 7:30 p.m. Every Monday. bearnanza.com

MUSIC ON THE BAYOU

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center at 6 p.m. Discover the wide range of south Louisiana’s music: zydeco, gospel, blues, jazz, and Cajun. nps.gov

7 Wednesday

BIKE NIGHT

NOLA Motorsports Park at 5 p.m. NOLA Motorsports Park is welcoming cyclists of all ages and skill levels to grab their bike and come pedal NOLA Motorsports Park’s 2.75 mile FIA grade 2 road course. nolamotor.com/bike-night

LAFRENIERE PARK FARMERS & ART MARKET

Lafreniere Park at 2 p.m. visitjeffersonparish.com

8 Thursday

HEY Y’ALL ART TALK

Ogden Museum of Southern Art at 12:30 p.m. Join for a participatory gallery tour of Ogden Museum. ogdenmuseum.org

10 Saturday

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

COOKIE DECORATING FOR ADULTS

Culinary Kids at 5:30 p.m. Learn techniques like cookie painting, lacing, flooding and shading, and make royal icings, flavored sugar cookies, and drop cookies. culinarykidsns.com

FALL FLOWERING ARRANGING WORKSHOP

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. Grab a friend and join them for this relaxing cut flower workshop. longuevue.com

PELICAN GREENHOUSE PLANT SALE

City Park at 8 a.m. With hundreds of varieties of plants, there’s something everyone will love. neworleanscitypark.com THE DINNER DETECTIVE DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport at 6 p.m. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. thedinnerdetective.com THE VICTORY BELLES VIGNETTE The National WWII Museum at 1:00 p.m. The Victory Belles are a delightful vocal trio performing the music of the 1940s. nationalww2museum.org.

ULTIMATE INDOOR GARAGE SALE

Elmwood Self Storage & Wine Cellar at 8 a.m. There will be a face painter for the kids in the morning and concessions sold for charity all day. ARNO will be onsite with adoptable pets. elmwoodselfstorage.com.

11 Sunday

ZUMBA WITH THE MAYOR

TBA. Enjoy Zumba with the Mayor. covla.com

14 Wednesday

HARRISON AVENUE MARKETPLACE

Harrison Avenue at 5 p.m. The Harrison Avenue Marketplace is a great venue for the Lakeview community to enjoy family, friends, food, and live entertainment. harrisonavenuemarketplace.org THE VICTORY BELLS MATINEE LUNCHEON BB’s Stage Door Canteen at 11:45 a.m. The music of the 1940s brought hope and joy to our GIs and those on the Home Front alike. The Victory Belles keep that tradition alive in rich, three-part harmony. Join in on the fun for a short program by the museum’s trio with a buffet lunch. nationalww2museum.org

16 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. There will be live music, food, and drinks available for all to enjoy. gocovington.org SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT Columbia Street Landing at 6 p.m. Be a part of Sunset at the Landing Concert. covla.com

SWEET POTATO QUEENS

Jefferson Performing Arts Society at 7:30 on Fridays and Saturdays, and at 2 p.m. on Sundays through October 2. jpas.org

18 Sunday

SAINTS VS. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Caesars Superdome at noon. The Saints take on the Buccaneers. caesarssuperdome.com

20 Tuesday

EARTH, WIND & FIRE The Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. saengernola.com

22 Thursday

ORPHEUM SESSION 2: FOUNTAINS OF ROME & TCHAIKOVSKY 6 The Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. The orchestra is led in Tchaikovsky’s final symphony by Music Director of the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Matt Kraemer. lpomusic.com.

15 Thursday

ORPHEUM SESSION: OPENING NIGHT: MAHLER NO. 1 The Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. Experience the cracks of thunder and lightning as Mahler’s “Titan” Symphony anchors the start of the LPO’s 32nd Season with this special performance. lpomusic.com

O WHAT A NIGHT! GALA CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING THE ART OF THE AMERICAN SOUTH

Ogden Museum of Southern Art at 6 p.m. ogdenmuseum.org

24 Saturday

BEIGNET FEST

New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds at 10 a.m. beignetfest.com

BOGUE FALAYA RIVER SWEEP

Bogue Falaya Wayside Park and Pavilion at 9 a.m. covla.com JASON ALDEAN: ROCK N’ ROLL COWBOY TOUR 2022 The Smoothie King Center at 7:30 p.m. smoothiekingcenter.com

NOLA TEAM HOPE WALK & EDUCATION DAY

Ochsner Medical Center at 8 a.m. The event

will kick off with breakfast, and education day, and then end with a Team Hope Walk. louisiana.hdsa.org

NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION FOR BEGINNERS WORKSHOP

Longue Vue House and Garden at 1 p.m. Join Director of Gardens Amy Graham to learn how to make plants with plants. Seed saving, storing, and cutting reproduction will be covered in this hands-on workshop. longuevue.com

25 Sunday

STEVE MARTIN AND MARTIN SHORT The Saenger Theatre at 7 p.m. Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” is a show that redefines the form in unexpected and profound ways, from two of the funniest, most influential and acclaimed talents of the past century. saengernola.com

26 Monday

SOUND BATH WITH SWAN MICHELLE

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 6:30 p.m. Created by Swan Michelle, this event is a Swan River Yoga original. It is a sound therapy concert, experienced lying down, designed to recalibrate the nervous system and cleanse the energy body while in conscious stillness. longuevue.com

29 Thursday

CONCERT SERIES PETER ATKINS PARK TBA. Free concert in the park. covla.com

30 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 will be available. gocovington.org

ST. TAMMANY PARISH FAIR

TBA. covla.com

October

1 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

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

CHALMETTE BATTLEFIELD SEWING CIRCLE

Chalmette Battlefield at noon. Beginners are welcome, no experience needed. nps.gov

FRENCH QUARTER HISTORY TALK

French Quarter Visitor Center of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park & Preserve at 9:30 a.m. nps.gov

FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL

Lakeshore Drive at 1 p.m. Celebration of quintessential southern dishes with music, contests, and activities. friedchickenfestival.com

GRETNA FARMERS MARKET

Historic downtown Gretna from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Enjoy fresh local produce and crafts. gretnala.com

HISTORIC THIBODAUX WALKING TOUR

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center at 10 a.m. nps.gov

NORTHSHORE OKTOBERFEST

Mandeville Trailhead at 5 p.m. A traditional, German, family-friendly Oktoberfest that is also a fundraiser and awareness event for cholangiocarcinoma. covla.com THE DINNER DETECTIVE DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport at 6 p.m. Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. thedinnerdetective.com

3 Monday

PICKLEBALL CLASSES

Mell Ott Multipurpose Center at 9 a.m. for beginners, 11 a.m. for intermediate, and 1 p.m. for advanced. visitjeffersonparish.com

4 Tuesday

MUSIC ON THE BAYOU

Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center at 6 p.m. Discover the wide range of south Louisiana’s music: zydeco, gospel, blues, jazz, and Cajun. nps.gov

6 Thursday

SENIOR THURSDAYS

Infinity Science Center. If you’re over age 55, you’ve earned respect and some discounts at INFINITY. visitinfinity.com

7 Friday

GENTILLY FEST

Gentilly’s Pontchartrain Park. A weekend of music, food, and family fun. The familyfriendly festival is free and open to the public. experienceneworleans.com

GRETNA HERITAGE FESTIVAL

City of Gretna. experienceneworleans.com

8 Saturday

BLUESBERRY MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL

Bogue Falaya Park at 11:30 a.m. covla.com

9 Sunday

SAINTS VS. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Caesars Superdome at noon. caesarssuperdome.com

GAMES IN THE GARDEN

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 4 p.m. longuevue.com

21 Friday

COLUMBIA STREET BLOCK PARTY

Columbia Street at 6 p.m. gocovington.org SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT Columbia Street Landing at 6 p.m. Be a part of Sunset at the Landing Concert. covla.com

12 Wednesday

HARRISON AVENUE MARKETPLACE

Harrison Avenue at 5 p.m. The Harrison Avenue Marketplace is a great venue for the Lakeview community to enjoy family, friends, food and live entertainment. harrisonavenuemarketplace.org

13 Thursday

ORPHEUM SESSION 3: PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION The Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. Guest conductor Robert Moody, Music Director of Arizona Musicfest and The Memphis Symphony Orchestra, leads the orchestra in an iconic work, Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. lpomusic.com.

22 Saturday

CHRIS STAPLETON: ALL-AMERICAN ROAD SHOW The Smoothie King Center at 7 p.m. smoothiekingcenter.com

FALL FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. longuevue.com

MCA HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

Mount Carmel Academy’s Mother Thérèse Chevrel Assembly Center at 9 a.m. Shop local art, crafts, and handmade items. mcacubs.com SUNSET SYMPHONY Mandeville Lakefront Park at 6 p.m. lpomusic.com

14 Friday

50TH ANNUAL GEM, MINERAL, FOSSIL, & JEWELRY SHOW

Alario Center at 10 a.m. visitjeffersonparish.com

15 Saturday

31ST ANNUAL WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

Water Street at Hwy 21. at 10 a.m. 100 classic boats, hundreds of spectator boats and wooden boats, and music enthusiasts for this two-day celebration. allevents.in

SEED COLLECTING WORKSHOP

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 1 p.m. longuevue.com

27 Thursday

DISNEY’S “THE LION KING” The Saenger Theatre at 7:30 p.m. saengernola.com

28 Friday

COLUMBIA STREET BLOCK PARTY

Columbia Street at 6 p.m. gocovington.org

29 Saturday

FALL FEST

Longue Vue House and Gardens at 3 p.m. longuevue.com

16 Sunday

SAINTS VS. CINCINNATI BENGALS Caesars Superdome at noon. caesarssuperdome.com

30 Sunday

SAINTS VS. LAS VEGAS RAIDERS Caesars Superdome at noon. caesarssuperdome.com