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JULY

1 THURS

Light Up the Lake

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Enjoy a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. Registration required. ogdenmuseum. org. Noon–12:30 pm.

3 SAT

Creole Tomato Festival

French Market. The 35th annual Creole Tomato Festival will feature virtual and in-person activities at the market. frenchmarket.org/creoletomatofest. 11 am–4 pm.

The Victory Belles

BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. Enjoy the sounds of this delightful vocal trio as they perform the music of the 1940s. Continues July 4. 2 pm. nationalww2museum.org. $15/person.

Uncle Sam Jam

Lafreniere Park, 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie. Music by The Guess Who, Creole String Beans, The Topcats, and more, and a big fireworks display. unclesamjamjefferson.com. 3–10:30 pm.

4 SUN

Happy Independence Day!

Mandeville Lakefront. Entertainment begins at 6 pm with The Boogie Men. Also includes a military tribute, kids tent, food trucks, and fireworks over the lake at dusk. Picnics begin at 10:00 am. No charcoal grills or glass bottles. 6 pm.

6 TUES

Drink & Learn

New Orleans Sazerac House, 101 Magazine St. Explore the unique past of ice and learn about the journey of ice through the new world up to the debut of blenders behind the bar. sazerachouse.com. 4–5 pm. $30/person.

7 WED

Lunchbox Lecture: Weird War II

Join Rusty Nix, of the former Virginia WWI and WWII Commemoration Commission, as he dives into the weirder and wilder side of the war you THOUGHT you knew and discusses some of the most incredible and bizarre stories of World War II. Registration required. nationalww2museum.org. 11 am–noon. Free.

Twilight at Longue Vue

Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road. KatieCat & Cain provide the entertainment overlooking Spanish Court. longuevue.com. 5–7 pm. $10/person, free for Garden Pass holders and members.

8 THURS

Book Club Meet-the-Author

NOMA. Meet Estelle: A Novel author, Linda Stewart Henley. Then, join on July 22 to discuss the book. For more information, contact curator of education, Tracy Kennan, at tkennan@ noma.org or 504.658.4113. Free.

9 FRI

Big Wig Ball

ARTmazing Selfie Gallery, 309 Decatur St. The Cabaret Soirée theme is loosely based on Moulin Rouge in support of the April 2022 La Bohème production. Theme-inspired wigs and costumes or cocktail attire. neworleansopera.org. 7 pm. $40/person.

“Freedom”

BB’s Stage Door Canteen. 945 Magazine St. Freedom tells the story of a Holocaust survivor and an Irish immigrant who meet hours before their American naturalization ceremony. nationalww2museum. org. Weekends through July 18. Fri. and Sat., 7 pm. Sundays, 2 pm. $37/ members, $40/non-members.

10 SAT

FitNOLA FitFest & Expo

Stallings St. Claude Rec. Center, 4300 St. Claude St. Talk to fitness celebrities, discover and sample health and wellness products and services, fitness classes, cooking demos, and more. nordc.org. 7–9 am.

Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sales

New Orleans Botanical Garden. With hundreds of varieties of plants, there’s something everyone will love. neworleanscitypark.com. 8 am–1 pm. Continues each Saturday in July.

Super Saturday

Join New Orleans City Park for a morning of volunteering to keep the Park looking as good as it does. To sign up and get details on that day’s meetup location, contact Tyler Havens at thavens@nocp.org. 9 am–noon.

Christmas in July Arts & Crafts Show

Coquille Park and Recreation, 13505 Highway 1085, Covington. This two-day event will feature 100 artists and crafters selling unique items. steinhauerproductions.com. Continues July 11. 9 am–5 pm. $5/ person. New Orleans Public Library. Gaynell Brady will highlight the history of Holt Cemetery, discuss research methods, and debunk many of the myths associated with this burial ground. Registration required. nolalibrary.org. 11 am–12:30 pm. Free.

Death by Chocolate... Not Breast Cancer

Schoen Mansion, 3827 Canal St. Chocolate, Champagne, and live music, in support of Krewe De Pink, dedicated to raising awareness of and support for Tulane Cancer Center’s Breast Cancer Research Fund. The event honors the 2021 Six Sweet Survivors, including our publisher, Ann Herren. 5:30-8:30 pm. $45/person. www. krewedepink.org CAC Studio Sundays

Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. Experience an open rehearsal or visit one of the CAC’s artist’s studios to get a glimpse inside the artistic practice and view works-in-process. Free, but registration is required. cacno.org. 11 am–2 pm.

14 WED

COOLinary New Orleans

Join restaurants for this annual culinary extravaganza of 2-course lunches for $25 or less, and 3-course dinners and brunches for $45 or less. Find participating restaurants at neworleans.com/coolinary. Continues through Sept. 5.

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The Southern Jewish Experience

Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses. Join Kenneth Hoffman, executive director of the newly opened Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, as he relates this important cultural aspect of New Orleans and Southern history. hgghh. org/events. 6–7 pm. Free.

15 THURS

Open Archery

Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. A certified instructor will be on-hand, providing thorough safety instruction and tips about techniques and form. Open all ages. Registration required. nordc.org/outdoors. Open year-round, every Thursday. 4–7 pm.

16 FRI

Tiffany Windows Tours

Newcomb Art Museum. Enjoy a guided tour exploring the Tiffany Windows on the Tulane Uptown campus. Limited to 10 people, RSVP at tfriel@tulane.edu. Noon– 1 pm.

Tai Chi

17 SAT

Latter Library, 5120 St. Charles Ave. Learn the basics of this meditative martial art in an outdoor space. Registration required. nolalibrary.org. 10–11 am.

Curator Tour

Newcomb Art Museum. Explore Laura Anderson Barbata: Transcommunality with a guided tour by the exhibition’s curator Laura Blereau. Registration required, tfriel@tulane.edu. Continues on July 24. Noon–1 pm. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road. Beginners class to learn seed saving, storing, and cutting reproduction, and more. Go home with collected seeds, four starter plants, and a powerful new skill set. Tools included. longuevue.com. $25/ member, $30/non-member.

Open Canoeing & Fishing

Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. Tour the lagoons by canoe and learn the basics of bait rigging, knot tying, and fish identification with an instructor. Registration required. nordc.org/outdoors. 10 am–2 pm. Continues every Saturday through Nov. 6.

21 WED

Twilight at Longue Vue

Longue Vue House & Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road. Michael White will provide the entertainment overlooking Spanish Court. longuevue. com. 5–7 pm. $10/person, free for Garden Pass holders & members.

Wine and Design

New Orleans Public Library. Learn how to paint sample animal portraits in a fun, relaxing environment. Art kits are available to all participants. Registration required. nolalibrary.org. 6–8 pm. Free.

24 SAT

Big Band Summer Swing

The National WWII Museum. The Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era, with music to dance the night away at BB’s Stage Door Canteen. stagedoorcanteen.org, or 504.528.1944, ext. 402. 7 pm. $37/members, $40/nonmembers. CAC Studio Sundays

Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. Experience an open rehearsal or visit one of the CAC’s artist’s studios to get a glimpse inside the artistic practice and view works-in-process. Free, registration is required. cacno. org. 11 am–2 pm.

26 MON

Adult Summer Camp

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. An in-person, five-day program to deepen artistic skills and explore new areas of expression. ogdenmuseum.org. Continues through July 30. 10 am–1 pm. $250/members, $300/non-members.

30 FRI

Crescent City Coin Show

Crescent City Christian School Gym, 4828 Utica St., Metairie. This show features buying, selling, and appraisals of U.S. and foreign coins, Mardi Gras doubloons, and gold & silver bullion. Door prizes. crescentcitycoinclub.org. 11 am–6 pm. Continues on July 31, 9 am–5 pm.

31 SAT

Sensory Friendly Mornings

The National World War II Museum. For individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum, with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly. nationalww2museum.org 8 am–5 pm. $18/visitor.

Satchmo SummerFest

New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. Celebrating the life, music, and legacy of Louis “Satchmo’’ Armstrong, with seminars by wellknown music scholars and music of all varieties. satchmosummerfest.org. Continues Aug. 1, 1–5 pm.

AUGUST

5 THURS

Hey Y’all Art Talk

Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Enjoy a deep dive exploring the richness and diversity of Southern art and artists. Registration required. ogdenmuseum. org. Noon–12:30 pm.

6 FRI

Newcomb Pottery Tours

Newcomb Art Museum. Enjoy a guided tour highlighting the permanent collection of Newcomb Pottery and the history of the Newcomb Enterprise. Limited to 10 people, RSVP at spolisar@tulane.edu. Noon– 1 pm.

Tiki Culture: From the South Pacific to Pontchartrain Beach

BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. Join for a discussion on Tiki drinking culture from its early beginnings after Prohibition to its explosion as a global phenomenon after World War II. nationalww2museum.org. $47/ member, $50/non-member. 6–7:30 pm.

7 SAT

Pelican Greenhouse Plant Sales

New Orleans Botanical Garden. With hundreds of varieties of plants, there’s something everyone will love. neworleanscitypark.com. Continues each Saturday in August. 8 am–1 pm.

Super Saturday

Join New Orleans City Park for a morning of volunteering to keep the Park looking as good as it does. To sign up and get details on that day’s meetup location, contact Tyler Havens at thavens@nocp.org. 9 am–noon.

Covington Art Market

Lee Lane, Downtown Covington. The event features a variety of work from local and regional artists, including jewelry, photography, paintings, woodworking, fiber art, pottery, and more. 10 am–2 pm.

Open Canoeing & Fishing

Joe W. Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd. Tour the lagoons by canoe and learn the basics of bait rigging, knot tying, and fish identification with an instructor. Registration required. nordc.org/ outdoors. 10 am–2 pm. Continues every Saturday through Nov. 6.

12 THURS

Open Archery

Joe W. Brown Archery Range, A certified instructor will be on-hand, providing thorough safety instruction and tips about techniques and form. Open to ages 8+. Registration required. nordc.org/outdoors. Open year-round, every Thursday. 4–7 pm.

19 THURS

Blend Your Own Rum

New Orleans Sazerac House, 101 Magazine St. Learn the art of the blend while crafting your perfect rum with House Distiller David Bock. sazerachouse.com. $50/person. 5–6:30 pm.

20 FRI

Tiffany Window Tours

Newcomb Art Museum. Enjoy a guided tour exploring the Tiffany Windows on the Tulane Uptown campus. Limited to 10 people, RSVP at tfriel@tulane.edu. Noon– 1 pm.

National Senior Citizens Day

Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day today by spending time with elderly loved ones, visiting a nursing home, starting a family history project with the grandkids, or volunteering for community projects that benefit the elderly!

22 SUN

CAC Studio Sundays

Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. Experience an open rehearsal or visit one of the CAC’s artist’s studios to get a glimpse inside the artistic practice and view works-in-process. This week featuring Jarrell Hamilton/ De La SoL Dance Theater Co. Free, but registration is required. cacno.org. 11 am–2 pm. New Orleans Saints

Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in this preseason game. mbsuperdome. com. 7 pm.

28 SAT

Sensory Friendly Mornings

The National World War II Museum. For individuals of all ages with special needs and their families to enjoy early access to the Museum, with modifications to make the experience more sensory friendly. ticketing. nationalww2museum.org 8 am–5 pm. $18/visitor. The National WWII Museum. The Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the great big bands of the WWII era, with music to dance the night away at BB’s Stage Door Canteen. stagedoorcanteen.org, or 504.528.1944, ext. 402. 7 pm. $37/members, $40/nonmembers.

New Orleans Saints

Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints will take on the Arizona Cardinals. mbsuperdome.com. 7 pm.