Out & About

December

1 Wednesday

BEGINNER COOKING CLASS: AGES 7-10

Culinary Kids today and December 8. Join the Teaching Chef and her team to practice cooking and baking skills, plating and decorating techniques, measurements and conversions, ServSafe food handling practices, equipment and ingredient identification, and proper kitchen management skills, and you can eat your creations in this professional but fun practice setting. culinarykidsns.com

CELEBRATION IN THE OAKS

New Orleans City Park through January 2. Light festival featuring a 2.25-mile driving tour. celebrationintheoaks.com

CHRISTMAS ON THE FRONT HOLIDAY LIGHTS DISPLAY

Front Street, Olde Towne Slidell through January 1. Free. louisiananorthshore.com

PELICANS VS. DALLAS MAVERICKS

Smoothie King Center at 7 p.m. Cheer on the Pelicans as they take on the Mavericks. Ticket prices vary. smoothiekingcenter.com

2 Thursday

SAINTS VS. DALLAS COWBOYS

Caesars Superdome at 7:20 p.m. Cheer on the New Orleans Saints as they take on the Dallas Cowboys in the Superdome. caesarssuperdome.com

SPECIAL NEEDS COOKING CLASS

Culinary Kids today and December 9. Practice independent living skills, social skills, kitchen safety and confidence in the kitchen. Ages 10-adult. culinarykidsns.com

3 Friday

A SWINGING CHRISTMAS

National World War II Museum performance at BB’s Stage Door Canteen from 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. The Victory Belles celebrate the season with a sleigh full of swinging holiday hits. Ticket prices vary. Discounts available for members. nationalww2museum.org

CHRISTMAS AT TERRABELLA

TerraBella Village from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy Christmas trees and pictures with Santa. Free admission. $10 for pictures with Santa. terrabellavillage.com

CHRISTMAS UNDER THE STARS

Griffith Park from 6-9 p.m. today, December 4, and December 10-11. The City of Slidell celebrates the holiday season with Christmas Under the Stars, an annual celebration of twinkling lights, festive decorations, visits from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Parade of Trees, life-size Christmas Cottages, Slidell’s Nativity, and Christmas songs. louisiananorthshore.com

LPO HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR

Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra features a program of popular Christmas tunes, performed by local NOLA artists, as they celebrate the most joyous time of the year. lpomusic.com

MARIGNY OPERA BALLET’S JAZZ NUTCRACKER

Marigny Opera House through December 5 and December 10-12. Set in Jackson Square on Christmas Eve, a young girl is transported through the Kingdom of Rain to the Kingdom of Sweets, and then back again to her bench on the Square. eventbrite.com

MID-CITY JEWELRY & ART MARKET

Studio 414 from 6-9 p.m. Support local artists. Includes an amazing vintage jewelry selection, good eats, drinks, and music. Visitors get to experience their exclusive free Augmented Reality Interactive Art Trail, where art comes to life. neworleans.com

THE COLUMBIA THEATRE’S HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA

Columbia Theatre today and December 10 at 6 p.m. and December 4 and December 11 at 2 p.m. Put on your most festive pajamas and join them for a holiday celebration. Explore the decorated lobby, meet Santa Claus, take selfies, listen to live holiday music, and enjoy a special screening of The Polar Express. Free popcorn, hot cocoa, and holiday “swag bag” included with your purchase, while supplies last. columbiatheatre.org

4 Saturday

COOKIE DECORATING WORKSHOP - ADULTS

Culinary Kids today and December 5. Learn techniques like cookie painting, lacing, flooding, and shading, and make royal icings, flavored sugar cookies, and drop cookies. culinarykidsns.com

FRERET MARKET

4421 Freret Street from noon-4 p.m. and on December 11. Listen to music, check out local food and art vendors, and spend time outside with friends. freretmarket.org

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

Longue Vue House and Gardens from 10-11:30 a.m. Grab some friends and join Amy Graham, Longue Vue Director of Gardens, in their decorated Playhouse to make your own stunning gold magnolia wreath, using leaves they harvested on site. All materials are provided and light snacks are served. longuevue.com

KIDS’ NIGHT OUT

Goldring-Woldenberg JCC from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Spend Saturday night at the Metairie JCC while your parents have a night on the town. Have fun playing games, making crafts, eating pizza, and watching a movie. nojcc.org

MERRY MARKET

Longue Vue House and Gardens from 1-4 p.m. Longue Vue’s outdoor holiday marketplace. This festive event includes shopping with local vendors, crafts, and snacks from Edith and Edgar’s Museum Cafe. Photos with Santa will take place from 2-3 p.m. for an additional price. longuevue.com

SATURDAY OUTDOOR STORYTIME

East Bank Regional Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. This event includes stories and songs for children and families. Sessions will be held in the library courtyard, weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket and read with the library. A grab and go craft will be provided to take home. jplibrary.net

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY

Art Box Slidell hosts at Green Oaks Apothecary in the Courtyard from noon-5 p.m. Includes cookie decorating, hot chocolate, selfie station, ornament crafts, and Christmas bingo. theartboxslidell.com

MERRY MADISONVILLE 2021 CHRISTMAS PARADE

Madisonville at 2 p.m. Kick off the holiday celebration in Madisonville. facebook.com/merrymadisonvillecelebration

SANTA CARES DAY AT OAKWOOD CENTER

Oakwood Center JC Penny Wing at 9:30 a.m. and on December 12. Children within all spectrums of special needs and their families are welcome to join Oakwood Center before the mall opens for their sensory-friendly event to experience the time-honored tradition of a visit and photos with Santa. eventbrite.com

6 Monday

HOLIDAY WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP

Longue Vue House and Gardens from 10-11:30 a.m. Grab some friends and join Amy Graham, Longue Vue Director of Gardens, in their decorated Playhouse to make your own stunning gold magnolia wreath, using leaves they harvested on site. All materials are provided and light snacks are served. longuevue.com

7 Tuesday

SECTION 504 VS IDEA

Northshore Families Helping Families webinar at 10 a.m. A look at the difference between the rights of students with disabilities under section 504 of the rehabilitation act and the individuals with disabilities education act. fhfnorthshore.org

THE ELF ON THE SHELF: A CHRISTMAS MUSICAL

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts at 6 p.m. Scout Elves return to center stage for the musical inspired by the beloved box set, a spectacle of music and dance that transports audiences to the North Pole to glimpse the lives of the elves. Tickets start at $29.50. ticketmaster.com

TUESDAY STORY TIME AT LAFRENIERE PARK

Lafreniere Park every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Presented by East Bank Regional Library, this outdoor storytime is full of stories and songs. Storytime will take place at Shelter 6 (across the street from soccer field #1). All storytimes are weather permitting. Bring a picnic blanket and read with the library. A grab and go craft will be provided to take home. (504) 849-8813

8 Wednesday

PELICANS VS DENVER NUGGETS

Smoothie King Center at 7 p.m. Cheer on the Pelicans as they take on the Denver Nuggets. Ticket prices vary. smoothiekingcenter.com

INTRO TO THE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

Northshore Families Helping Families Zoom meeting at 1 p.m. Learn about the legislative process. fhfnorthshore.org

10 Friday

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES

Lutcher Recreational Park Lutcher Avenue from 2 p.m.-midnight. Join for a fun afternoon of live music, and enjoy the gumbo cook off. The fires will be lit at 7 p.m. festivalofthebonfires.org

PELICANS VS. DETROIT PISTONS

Smoothie King Center at 7 p.m. Cheer on the Pelicans as they take on the Detroit Pistons. Ticket prices vary. smoothiekingcenter.com

SOUTHERN YOUTH BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER

Aldersgate United Methodist through December 11. Times vary. An old-fashioned Christmas with caroling, a reading of The Night Before Christmas, and Southern Youth Ballet’s adaptation of The Nutcracker. eventbrite.com

11 Saturday

A CANDY CANE CELEBRATION

Destrehan Plantation from 1-3 p.m. through December 12. Includes holiday crafts, reindeer games, prizes, a visit from Santa, storytelling, a coloring contest, and a candy cane hunt. destrehanplantation.org

ADULT DINNER NIGHT!

Culinary Kids from 6-8 p.m. Evening out for adults. Enjoy dinner and walk through a detailed course of culinary skills and techniques that are sure to empower you in the kitchen. culinarykidsns.com

CHRISTMAS IN LAFRENIERE PARK RUN/WALK

Lafreniere Park at 3 p.m. Presented by the Crescent City Classic. Two-mile course. runsignup.com

FESTIVAL OF THE BONFIRES

Lutcher Recreational Park Lutcher Avenue from 8 a.m.-midnight. Cookie contest, art contest, and childrens and teens pageants. The lighting of the bonfire on festival grounds will commence at 6:30 p.m. The firework show will commence at 6:45 p.m. festivalofthebonfires.org

GRAB & GO CRAFT: ORNAMENTS

East Bank Regional Library from noon-4:30 p.m. Craft projects for children ages three and up. Kits come with everything you need to complete the craft at home. Available while supplies last. jplibrary.net

MUSICAL STORYTIME: HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS

Popp Bandstand in City Park at 10:30 a.m. Interactive story and musical adventure with Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. lpomusic.com

SANTA EXPRESS 2021

St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Three sessions. Giving thanks to the families of Northshore Families Helping Families. Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, Santa’s helpers, and surprise guests. Each child receives a gift. fhfnorthshore.org

12 Sunday

ST. TAMMANY’S HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF ARTS

Lee Lane in Downtown Covington from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Two blocks and more than 40 booths featuring local artists and arts organizations with offerings in a variety of media, including paintings, etchings, pottery, sculpture, photography, jewelry, and handmade accessories. sttammany.art

13 Monday

HOLIDAY COOKIE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS!

Culinary Kids from 6-8 p.m. culinarykidsns.com

14 Tuesday

CATS

Saenger Theatre through December 19. CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America. saengernola.com

15 Wednesday

REBIRTH BRASS BAND PRESENTED BY THE JAZZ FOUNDATION OF AMERICA

New Orleans Jazz Museum at 2 p.m. All-star jazz ensemble performance featuring Kevin and the Blues Groovers. nolajazzmuseum.org

16 Thursday

CLASSICAL CHRISTMAS WITH LPO

The Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Experience the glory of the Messiah alongside the holiday’s greatest classical music by Bach, Schubert and Vaughan Williams. lpomusic.com

IEP: INSTRUCTIONAL PLANS WEBINAR

Northshore Families Helping Families webinar at 2 p.m. Discussions about the instructional plans section of the IEP. fhfnorthshore.org

17 Friday

DINNER AND A MOVIE: A CHRISTMAS STORY

NOCHI, 725 Howard Ave, from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a full-service feast and specialty cocktail as you screen A Christmas Story on the rooftop of NOCHI. Children ages 12+ are welcome, accompanied by an adult. $15-$65. nochi.org/movies

HOLIDAY ON THE BOULEVARD

1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard through December 18. Event hosted by Ashé Cultural Arts Center. ashenola.org

NOLA CHRISTMAS FEST 2021

New Orleans Convention Center through December 30 (closed December 23 & 24). NOLA ChristmasFest,