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X factor: Wizard World New Orleans

Foundations of Funk TUE. DEC. 31 | In what sounds like more of a spring festival time super group, Foundations of Funk ushers in the New Year with founding members of the Meters, George Porter Jr. and Joseph “Zigaboo” Modeliste, Soulive veteran and Lettuce guitarist Eric Krasno and jazz keyboardist John Medeski. Soul and R&B singer Erica Falls opens. At 10 p.m. at House of Blues.

BY JAKE CLAPP “X-MEN: THE ANIMATED SERIES” HAS HAD A PRETTY DURABLE AFTERLIFE.

The popular Saturday morning cartoon ran for five seasons, from 1992 to 1997, and introduced a new generation of kids and young teens to the X-Men universe. It also hooked fans of the comic books by serializing some of the series’ best-known stories and introducing new plots and characters that felt true to what was going on in print. The animated series ended just a few years short of the release of the 2000 “X-Men” movie and fans — both of the comics and the TV show — were primed. The superhero movie boom now has been strong for two decades, with 12 live-action X-Men universe films, and there’s talk that the colossal Marvel Cinematic Universe may absorb Professor X and his team of mutants in the future. Through it all, love for “X-Men: The Animated Series” has stayed on constant simmer for franchise fans — plus now the show is streaming on Disney+. There were two things that helped the animated series’ longevity, says Larry Houston (pictured), the show’s director and producer: “One was that we tried to be accurate to what the books’ mythology was, but also the writers decided they didn’t want to write down to kids, they wanted to write up to kids. We knew that initially kids would respond to the laser beams and explosions, but when they watched again on the reruns, they would catch more of the adult subtext and the larger analogies about society at the time.” Houston will be in New Orleans this weekend at the Wizard World Comic Con along with a group of voice actors that appeared on “X-Men: The Animated Series”: Cathal “Cal” Dodd (who voiced Wolverine), Chris Potter (Gambit), George Buza (Beast), Lenore Zann (Rogue) and Chris Britton (Mr. Sinister). The sci-fi, comics and cosplay convention takes place Friday, Jan. 3, through Sunday, Jan. 5, at the Ernest

N. Morial Convention Center. Around the 25th anniversary of “X-Men: The Animated Series,” people from the show’s cast and production team were booked at a handful of conventions to talk about the show. Those panels were well-received, Houston says, so he and a few actors have kept it up. Houston was the first African American storyboard artist hired by Filmation Studios to work on its Saturday morning cartoons, and he directed the first animated appearance of Black Panther in 1995. “We’ve heard a lot of testimonials about how the TV show came at the right time for some kids at certain times in their lives,” Houston says. “Some kids that were being bullied, the show helped them get through a period of their lives until they had enough skills to speak up for themselves. Kids that were gay that were being picked on. Women who wanted to see strong female characters. And a lot of us were just fanboys.” This year’s Wizard World features a few prominent reunions. The cast of “Smallville” will be out in force, with Tom Welling (who portrayed Clark Kent), Michael Rosenbaum (Lex Luthor), Kristin Kreuk (Lana Lang), Erica Durance (Lois Lane), Laura Vandervoort (Supergirl) and John Glover (Lionel Luthor). Sam Heughan, Ed Speleers, John Bell and Maria Doyle Kennedy of “Outlander” are scheduled to appear. And “Firefly’s” Jewel Staite and Sean Maher will be meeting Browncoats. Other actors appearing include Cary Elwes — who is being billed for “The Princess Bride,” but has a deep body of work, ranging from “Saw,” “Stranger Things” and the new “Black Christmas” to Mel Brooks’ “Robin Hood: Men in Tights” — Thomas Ian Nicholas (“American Pie” and “Rookie

TUE. DEC. 31 | DJ Soul Sister, the host of many a late-night dance party and the Saturday night “Soul Power” show on WWOZ, is back at The Civic Theatre for her 17th annual New Year’s Eve Soul Train. Vintage “Soul Train” projections and The Booty Patrol Dancers will accompany Soul Sister’s rare groove vinyl set. At 10 p.m. at Civic Theatre.

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TUE. DEC. 31 | Queen diva Big Freedia, Boyfriend and indie pop ensemble Sweet Crude hold a “Three Ring Twerkus” for New Year’s Eve. It’s going to be a wild, sweaty way to ring in 2020. At 10 p.m. at the Joy Theater.

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TUE. DEC. 31 | The Allstate Sugar Bowl Fan Fest features a host of events in the parking lot adjacent to Jax Brewery. The fest is the Central Time Zone location for the broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” and will feature performances by Sheryl Crow at 8:30 p.m. and Usher at 10:30 p.m.

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of the Year”), Xander Berkeley (“Terminator 2: Judgement Day”), Nick Stahl (“Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” and “Sin City”), Patrick Renna (“The Sandlot” and “The Big Green”), Matt Ryan (the “Constantine” TV series) and Holly Marie Combs (“Charmed”). Check the Wizard World website for times of photo and autograph sessions. A slate of fan panels, industry discussions and actor conversations is scheduled. And along with vendors displaying fantasy games, comics, graphic novels, collectibles and toys, the Artists Alley will feature those working on titles like “Justice League,” “Batman” and “Green Lantern,” and indie creators, local and regional. Wizard World encourages cosplay and there is a costume contest at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Signup for the contest is at the Shield Labs booth and closes at 5 p.m. Saturday.

SAT. JAN. 4 | Portland, Oregon-based musician Megan Diana dedicated her latest album, “Women in my Head,” to the women in her life: her late sister-in-law, her grandmother, mother and “myself and all the versions of me in my head.” The release is a Wurlitzer-heavy indie pop album that often soars. Baby Grand and Connor Donohue open at 10 p.m. at Gasa Gasa.

Phunny Phorty Phellows & Funky Uptown Krewe MON. JAN. 6 | A couple of streetcar-born krewes herald the arrival of Carnival season. The costumed members of the Phunny Phorty Phellows and the Storyville Stompers brass band hold a send-off party at the Willow Street Streetcar Barn at 6:30 p.m. DJ Mannie Fresh leads the Funky Uptown Krewe on a ride along St. Charles Avenue, and members throw decorated vinyl records beginning at 7 p.m. at Carrollton Avenue and Jeannette Street.

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recently told President Donald Trump that Louisiana will accept refugees for resettlement in the state. He is among more than 30 governors who sent in paperwork indicating their states would allow resettlement of refugees fleeing war, natural disaster or persecution in their homelands. The statement was necessary following an executive order by Trump requiring states to voice their intentions before refugees are allowed to settle in their areas.

The percent of camera-issued speeding tickets in New Orleans in 2018 that were issued to “frequent offenders,” vehicles with license plates that received five or more tickets, according to The Wall Street Journal (WSJ).

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‘VIGIL FOR LIFE’ SET FOR JAN. 10 ADVOCATES AGAINST LOUISIANA’S DEATH PENALTY will hold a “Vigil for

The Times-Picayune Doll and Toy Fund distributed

10,000 toys, 3,500 books and 18,000 pencils to almost 4,000 children at the Xavier University Arena Dec. 21 as part of its 124-year-old tradition of providing Christmas presents to New Orleans children in need. The fund, a nonprofit with about 130 members who raise money to buy gifts, was started in 1896.

The state of Louisiana took back its decadeslong title of being the most incarcerated state in the nation in 2019, after briefly ceding the infamous spot to Oklahoma in 2018. Oklahoma slipped to No. 2 in 2019 after enacting prison reforms and downgrading some felonies to misdemeanors, triggering a large prisoner release. Louisiana’s incarceration rate is 683 per 100,000 residents. The national average is 444 per 100,000 and Oklahoma’s is 653 per 100,000.

Life” Jan. 7 — the 10th anniversary of the last execution of a prisoner in the state. Louisiana is one of 29 states where the death penalty is legal, but no one has been executed in the state since 2010, when Gerald Bordelon waived his right to further appeals of his conviction for killing his stepdaughter. Prior to Bordelon, the last execution was in 2002. Advocates including Michael Cahoon, an organizer at the Promise of Justice Initiative, organized the vigil to commemorate the execution in hopes it will be the state’s last. The event starts at 6 p.m. at the office of Resurrection After Exoneration (1212 St. Bernard Ave.), a nonprofit founded to help wrongfully convicted individuals transition back into society upon release from prison and death row. “The 10-year gap in executions is indicative that the system is broken beyond repair,” Cahoon said, citing wrongful convictions, racial biases, high costs and increasing public opposition over the last decade. Another part of the reason Louisiana and other states haven’t executed anyone on death row in recent years is that drug companies don’t want to sell lethal injection drugs to states. Since the early ’90s, lethal injection is the only legal method of capital punishment in Louisiana. Sister Helen Prejean, a New Orleans resident and advocate for abolishing the death penalty, will speak at the vigil. After witnessing an execution and corresponding with people on death row, Prejean wrote the book “Dead Man Walking,” which inspired a movie, play and opera and helped change the public’s perception of the death penalty. Any statewide repeal of the death penalty would have to be passed by the Louisiana Legislature. Earlier this year, state Rep. Terry Landry, D-New Iberia, and Sen. Dan Claitor, R-Baton Rouge led a bipartisan push to repeal the death penalty for future crimes. Their bill made its way out of committee and onto the House floor for the first time in years. Landry pulled the bill before the House could vote on it, saying he didn’t have the votes needed to pass it. Another bill that would have let Louisiana voters decide whether to keep the death penalty failed on the Senate floor by a 13-25 vote. A renewed push in 2020 will have to be led by a new crop of legislators, as Claitor was term-limited out of the Senate and Landry retired from his House seat this year. — KAYLEE POCHE PAGE 9

New Orleans had the highest frequentoffender rate of the major U.S. cities WSJ observed. The most frequent of all the frequent offenders nationally was a Nissan in the city that accumulated 188 tickets last year but paid none of them, according to the story. Only 59% of those receiving camera-issued speeding tickets in New Orleans pay the fines.

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OPENING GAMBIT Former St. Bernard deputy to plead guilty in jail death A former correctional officer at the St. Bernard Parish Prison is set to plead guilty in federal court next month in connection with the 2014 death of a 19-year-old inmate. Debra Becnel is scheduled to appear at a change of plea hearing Jan. 7, 2020, according to court records. Becnel previously pleaded not guilty, though she is prepared to reverse that plea as part of a deal with prosecutors, according to a court filing. Neither government prosecutors nor Becnel’s attorney have detailed the terms of that agreement. It’s just the latest twist in a case that produced a 2018 mistrial after another defendant apparently attempted suicide. Becnel was one of four St. Bernard deputies charged with deprivation of civil rights under color of law following the death of inmate Nimali Henry. Becnel, Timothy Williams, Lisa Vaccarella and Andre Dominick were accused of withholding proper medication and treatment from Henry, who was suffering from thrombocytopenic purpura, or TTP, a life-threatening and rare disorder that causes clots to form in small blood vessels around the body. Henry required medication for the condition, and she spent 10 days in custody at the jail before dying inside an isolation cell April 1, 2014. Prosecutors also charged the four jail staffers with lying to federal investigators during a lengthy investigation into Henry’s death. Williams pleaded guilty in a plea deal in September 2018 and awaits sentencing. The trial of Vaccarella, Dominick and Becnel got underway two months later, but after four days of testimony from government witnesses, Dominick, a former captain and medical officer, shot himself in his chest. He survived. However, U.S. District Court Judge Ivan Lemelle declared a mistrial after attorneys for Vaccarella and Becnel argued that the apparent suicide attempt might improperly influence jurors. Lemelle had scheduled a new trial for the three to begin Jan. 21. Dominick’s attorney asked Lemelle to push back that date, saying Dominick would not be fully recovered from an unspecified recent medical procedure. Prior to the setting of Becnel’s change of plea hearing, Dominick also had requested he be retried separately from his two former subordinates. Lemelle may rule on those requests at the same Jan. 7 court hearing where Becnel is expected to plead guilty. During the aborted trial last year, Assistant U.S Attorney Chandra Menon accused Becnel of helping

Vaccarella and Williams move Henry to a barren holding cell where her pleas for help were ignored. — BY RAMON ANTONIO VARGAS

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‘Unclaimed property’ at center of battle between treasurer, governor Republican legislative leaders and Democratic Gov. John Bel Edwards squared off over the holidays about property that remains unclaimed. The imbroglio — worth tens of millions of dollars — surely will be part of the coming legislative session and could end up in court in early 2020. For years, the leftovers in the state’s “unclaimed property” fund have been deposited in the state’s bank accounts. Earlier this month, state Treasurer John Schroder, a Republican, informed Edwards that he had stopped transferring that money and wouldn’t deposit any more as long as he remains treasurer. Schroder says the money belongs to the people who failed to claim it and not to state government. He’s keeping the money in Treasury Department accounts. Commissioner of Administration Jay Dardenne disagrees. “The law is very clear that all the money has to go into the fund to pay our bond indebtedness,” Dardenne told The Advocate. Schroder said the bigger issue is that “the unclaimed property money, in our legal opinion, does not belong to the state. … This is common sense. Some people just have to leave their politics in the parking lot.” State economists project there will be $21 million in excess unclaimed property collections for the current fiscal year. Schroder said another $11 million or so that he didn’t deposit from the last fiscal year is in the fund. Schroder and Edwards have scrapped for months over how to handle the money left after efforts to locate owners of unclaimed property are unsuccessful. Since 1973, lawmakers and governors have spent about $635 million of those funds. The dispute appears headed to court. Edwards says the state spending laws require Schroder to hand over the money. A decision on litigation is expected soon. In Louisiana, the unclaimed property program has returned $531 million in recent decades. People can check if they have unclaimed funds by accessing the state treasurer’s website and applying for any funds they are owed. — MARK BALLARD & SAM KARLIN/THE ADVOCATE

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weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to see from the people and institutions we cover all year long. Some of the suggestions below will ring familiar â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a sign that they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pan out in past years. Hope springs eternal. With that in mind, we offer the following suggested resolutions. â&#x20AC;˘ I, Mayor LaToya Cantrell, resolve to continue focusing as much energy and attention as possible on the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interconnected infrastructure challenges. These include streets, catch basins, and the travails of the Sewerage & Water Board (S&WB). â&#x20AC;˘ We, Entergy New Orleans, resolve to work with the City Council and the mayor to help solve the S&WBâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s power generation issues â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and to continue upgrading our own distribution system in all parts of the city in order to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages. â&#x20AC;˘ We, the members of the New Orleans City Council, resolve to hold Entergy and the S&WB accountable â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and to give them the support they need to meet expectations. â&#x20AC;˘ We, the men and women of the New Orleans Police Department, resolve to continue our efforts to reduce the number of killings and assaults in the city as we have in the past few years. â&#x20AC;˘ We the New Orleans Pelicans, resolve to turn around our losing season. â&#x20AC;˘ We the developers of the collapsed Hard Rock Hotel, resolve to work with officials to get justice for the workers killed in the disaster and get that eyesore down safely â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and without taking down other historic structures. If other structures must come down, any financial benefits derived therefrom should be tendered to the city to reimburse City Hall for its costs in containing the damage.

â&#x20AC;˘ I, Gov. John Bel Edwards, resolve to continue fighting for a higher minimum wage, equal pay for women, and increased funding for early childhood and higher education. â&#x20AC;˘ We, the Louisiana Legislature, resolve to end (or at least reduce) political gamesmanship and partisanship. (This is one of those â&#x20AC;&#x153;repeats.â&#x20AC;?) â&#x20AC;˘ I, U.S. Sen. John Neely Kennedy, resolve to lose the Foghorn Leghorn routine and start speaking (and acting) like the graduate of Vanderbilt University, the University of Virginia Law School and Oxford College that I am. I also resolve to stop parroting Vladimir Putinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s propaganda regarding Ukraine and interference in the 2016 election. â&#x20AC;˘ I, incoming Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng, and we, the incoming Jefferson Parish Council, resolve to build a strong working relationship with one another for the benefit of all citizens of Jefferson. â&#x20AC;˘ We, the members of Louisianaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s congressional delegation, resolve to work across party lines to get increased funding for flood protection for our constituents â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and to address the dramatic impacts of climate change on south Louisiana. â&#x20AC;˘ We, the staff of Gambit, resolve to continue bringing you local reporting, in print and online, with our mix of news, politics, food, music and fun. (Another repeat, but we hope we met your high expectations in 2019.) And, repeating how we concluded last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list: â&#x20AC;˘ We, the New Orleans Saints, resolve to triumph in the playoffs and in Miami (site of the Saintsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 2010 Super Bowl victory) next month â&#x20AC;Ś and to follow dat with an equally impressive 2020 season! A very happy 2020 to all.

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The Top 10 political stories of 2019 ONE OF THE TOUGHEST ASPECTS OF MY JOB is deciding what not to

include in my annual list of the year’s top 10 political stories — there’s always a bumper crop of contenders. Like everything else in politics, I’m sure readers as well as politicos will agree with some of my selections and disagree with others. Let the arguments begin. 1. Gov. John Bel Edwards wins re-election — For much of the primary, Edwards appeared to run a near-perfect campaign. He also caught a bit of luck when the GOP’s top tier of potential candidates opted not to run. Then, in the final stretch of the October primary, his turnout operation (particularly in African American precincts) faltered; he finished with less than 47% of the vote. He rallied in the November runoff, however, beating not only GOP mega-donor Eddie Rispone but also President Donald Trump, who held two rallies in the final 11 days of the campaign. Edwards did it by hiring local turnout experts and getting huge boosts among black and women voters. Now comes the hard part: governing. 2. Legislative partisanship increases — While Dems celebrated Edwards’ re-election, Republicans boosted their legislative majorities. The GOP now has a supermajority in the Senate and is only two votes shy of that in House. Worse for Edwards, both chambers are far more conservative — and more partisan. 3. A generational shift in Jefferson — Cynthia Lee Sheng trounced former Parish President John Young in the hotly contested parish president’s race, and former news anchor Scott Walker similarly routed veteran Councilman Paul Johnston for an open at-large council seat. Both their wins represented a nod to new (or newer) faces in parish politics. Equally important, Lee Sheng will have a much better relationship with the parish council than her predecessor, the scandalized Mike Yenni. 4. Legislative turnover — The 12year term limits imposed on state lawmakers created a new legislative turnover cycle that first kicked in in 2007. This year was the second wave in that cycle, with dozens of freshman leges poised to take office on Jan. 13. In addition to forced turnovers (thanks to term limits), a handful of incumbents eligible for re-election got beat. 5. The S&WB’s travails — From explosions (both underground and at the Carrollton plant) to boil water

advisories, from floods to leaky pipes, the troubled Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans was never far from the headlines in 2019. Mayor LaToya Cantrell campaigned on a pledge of turning around the agency, and she now has less than two years to show progress before facing voters for re-election. 6. Reassessment uproar in New Orleans — Angry property owners lined up to complain about significantly higher assessments this year, some of them doubled or even tripled. That put pressure on City Council members not to “roll forward” the city’s millage rate, which they didn’t, thanks to an artful compromise crafted by District A Councilman Joe Giarrusso III. Other taxing bodies, such as the Orleans Parish School Board, rolled the millage rate back up anyway, which contributed to voters’ decision to shoot down the mayor’s proposed 3-mill property tax for infrastructure maintenance. 7. Mayor Cantrell’s Fair Share plan — Heronner took on — and beat — one of the most entrenched political forces in town this year: the hospitality industry. She convinced Gov. John Bel Edwards and state lawmakers to support a plan to get millions for infrastructure from the Convention Center (which is governed by a state-created board) and various other sources, including a new short-term rental tax that voters approved in November. Even with that big win, the city still needs many millions more for streets, drainage and maintenance. 8. Chris Roberts’ fall — The former Jefferson Parish at-large councilman once was a political prodigy and one of the masters of Jefferson politics. He resigned his seat in April amid rumors of legal problems (which he denied at the time) and now faces more than three dozen federal counts of tax evasion and wire fraud. None of the charges involves public corruption, but Roberts’ political career is history.

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9. Entergy New Orleans’ roller coaster ride — Entergy is still reeling from its 2018 astroturfing scandal, which clouded the previous City Council’s approval of the utility’s gas-fired electric plant in New Orleans East. The current council declined, unanimously, to reconsider the previous council’s decision — but council members did slap Entergy with $6 million in fines for the astroturfing debacle and for failing to upgrade its grid as promised. For good measure (and political points) the council also reduced Entergy’s allowable profit margin. 10. New short-term rental rules, fees and taxes — The New Orleans City Council tightened the rules on short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods by requiring operators to have a homestead exemption. At the same time, council members created a land rush by grandfathering in commercial operators who obtained licenses by Dec. 1. The council also raised nightly STR fees, while voters approved a 6.75% tax on STRs, with threefourths of the proceeds going to the city for infrastructure. Infrastructure likely will remain a hot topic in 2020, along with who knows what other political hijinks. Happy New Year!

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Mahalia Jackson, known internationally as the “Queen of Gospel,” was born in New Orleans in 1911. Her family of 13 lived in a threeroom shack on Pitt Street in the Black Pearl section of town. Early in her life, Jackson sang with the choirs of the Plymouth Rock Baptist Church on Hillary Street and the Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church on Millaudon Street. Jackson moved to Chicago at age 16. It was there that she began her rise to fame, which later included world concert tours and performances at President John F. Kennedy’s inauguration, the March on Washington and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral. She returned to New Orleans in 1952 to perform in the Booker T. Washington High School auditorium. In 1958 and 1963, she performed concerts at the Municipal Auditorium. According to a story in The Times-Picayune, in 1963 Jackson also visited McDonogh 24 and James Weldon Johnson elementary schools and spoke at Dooky Chase’s Restaurant. “We must be ready to take full advantage of the many opportunities that are being opened to us,” she said, referring to the civil rights movement. In 1966, Jackson performed a benefit concert at the Jung Hotel for the Union Bethel A.M.E. Church, which had been damaged by fire. “I think being from New Orleans has opened

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Mahalia Jackson in 1962.

many gates for me,” she told The Times-Picayune. “I’m always home here in New Orleans.” She returned home in February 1970 for a concert at the Loyola University Field House. That same year, she performed at the first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Before a nighttime concert at Municipal Auditorium, she made an impromptu appearance in Beauregard (Congo) Square, singing “Just a Closer Walk with Thee” with the Eureka Brass Band. Jackson died Jan. 27, 1972. Her public visitation and memorial service at the Rivergate were attended by more than 8,000 people. Jackson is buried at Providence Memorial Park in Metairie, which also is the resting place of Fats Domino and James Booker. The Theater for the Performing Arts, opened in Armstrong Park in 1973, was renamed in Jackson’s honor in 1993.

BLAKEVIEW ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT, the University of Georgia and Baylor University will

meet in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome for the Sugar Bowl, which was first played in New Orleans 85 years ago this week. The idea for the Sugar Bowl was first proposed in 1927 by the publisher and sports editor of the New Orleans Item, Col. James M. Thomson and Fred Digby. They and other civic and business leaders organized the New Orleans Mid-Winter Sports Association in 1934. Digby suggested the name Sugar Bowl to reflect the importance of the sugar industry in Louisiana. Tulane University defeated Temple University at the inaugural Sugar Bowl in Tulane Stadium. In its early years, the Sugar Bowl helped finance additional seats and enhancements for Tulane Stadium. The sports association also has sponsored local basketball, track, sailing, rowing, boxing and tennis competitions over the years. Today it also sponsors the Crescent City Classic and high school football championship. The Sugar Bowl has featured many of the best coaches and players in college football, including 18 Heisman Trophy winners and 50 Hall of Fame coaches. The game moved to the Superdome in 1976. Allstate has been the title sponsor since 2007.

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AS 2020 ARRIVES THIS WEEK, IT’S TIME TO TAKE A GOOD LOOK AT UPCOMING ENTERTAINMENT. Carnival gets going on Twelfth Night, and there will be some different views for paradegoers as the new Krewe of Nefertiti parades in New Orleans East and the Krewe of Isis moves to a parade route in Kenner. Music festivals include Samantha Fish’s Cigar Box Guitar Festival, Buku Music + Art Project, French Quarter Festival and the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. There also are full slates of dramatic productions, comedy, concerts, kids’ shows and more. Movies are listed by release dates. Gambit’s Winter Entertainment Guide highlights coming attractions through winter and spring. The guide lists dates and locations. Check back

Trixie Mattel performs March 7, 2020 at Civic Theatre. PHOTO BY GABRIEL GASTELUM

MOVIES JAN. 3

The Grudge A vengeful spirit stalks those who enter a house where a gruesome murder took place in this reboot to the horror franchise. Three Christs A psychiatrist treats three men who each believes he is Jesus Christ in this drama based on a case study published in 1964.

The cast features Richard Gere, Peter Dinklage, Walton Goggins, Bradley Whitford and Stephen Root. JAN. 10

Underwater A group of researchers working in depths of the ocean scrambles for safety after an earthquake destroys their lab and unleashes something monstrous. Just Mercy Michael B. Jordan portrays defense attorney Bryan Stevenson as he fights to appeal the wrongful conviction of a man (Jamie Foxx) on death row. Based on Stevenson’s memoir of the same name.

Like a Boss Tiffany Haddish and Rose Byrne play friends who turn to a high-powered businesswoman (Salma Hayek) to fund their beauty company, and soon learn their benefactor is stealing their ideas. The Informer A former criminal working undercover for the FBI goes back to prison to bust a drug ring. JAN. 17

Dolittle An eccentric doctor (Robert Downey Jr.), who can talk to animals, sets out on an adventure when Queen Victoria falls ill. PAGE 14

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The Gentlemen Guy Ritchie directs this British crime caper about a drug lord trying to sell off his profitable empire. Matthew McConaughey, Charlie Hunnam, Colin Farrell and Hugh Grant star. The Last Full Measure The war drama featuring Peter Fonda’s final film performance is about a Vietnam War soldier who saved more than 60 men. The Turning In this modern adaptation of the horror novella “The Turn of the Screw,” a woman is hired to care for two orphans living in a house with dark secrets. Color Out of Space Nicolas Cage plays a man whose family slowly descends into madness after a meteorite crashes near their small New England farm. Based on H.P. Lovecraft’s seminal horror short story. JAN. 31

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The Assistant A young woman becomes the assistant to a film executive and slowly discovers the

abusive and toxic behaviors surrounding her position. Gretel & Hansel The adaptation of the classic German folk tale is spooky and dark. The Rhythm Section A woman (Blake Lively) seeks violent revenge on those who orchestrated a plane crash that killed her family. FEB. 7

Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn Margot Robbie reprises her role as Harley Quinn, the only decent part of “Suicide Squad,” as she kicks the Joker to the curb and joins a trio of superheroes to protect a young girl. The Lodge The slow-burning horror film is about a woman and her new stepchildren, who are snowed in and isolated in the family’s winter cabin. FEB. 14

Portrait of a Lady on Fire A clandestine affair develops between a painter and the young, soon-to-be-married woman whose portrait she is hired to create in this French period piece. Sonic the Hedgehog Paramount Pictures reportedly spent $5 million to redesign the animation of the title character from the video game franchise after the original trailer gave everyone nightmares.

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FEB. 21

The Call of the Wild Harrison Ford portrays John Thornton in this new adaptation of Jack London’s adventure novel. Bloodshot An elite soldier (Vin Diesel) is brought back to life using enhanced nanotechnology that gives him superhero-like abilities. Emma Anya Taylor-Joy stars in a new telling of Jane Austen’s novel about a “handsome, clever and rich” young woman searching for true romance. FEB. 28

The Invisible Man Things turn sinister after a woman (Elisabeth Moss) inherits a fortune left to her by her abusive ex-husband and she becomes hunted by someone nobody can see. Wendy “Beasts of the Southern Wild” director Benh Zeitlin reimagines the Peter Pan story in his long-awaited second feature film. MARCH 6

Onward Tom Holland, Chris Pratt and Octavia Spencer lend their voices to this animated movie about two teenage elf brothers looking for magic in their suburban world. The Way Back Ben Affleck stars in a story about a basketball coach struggling with alcoholism who is offered a job at his former high school. Bacurau Strange things start to happen in a small Brazilian town after its matriarch dies.

Sorry We Missed You A British family tries to make it in the treacherous gig economy. MARCH 13

My Spy Dave Bautista flexes his comedy chops in this action movie about a CIA operative ordered to take care of a 9-year-old girl.

MAY 1

Black Widow Set between the films “Captain America: Civil War” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” the latest from Marvel follows Scarlett Johansson’s character, Black Widow, confronting her past.

MARCH 20

A Quiet Place Part II A family tries to survive in a world populated by creatures that hunt by sound. MARCH 27

Mulan In Disney’s live-action remake of its 1998 animated film, a Chinese woman disguises herself as a soldier in order to fight for her country and her family. APRIL 3

The New Mutants Part of the “X-Men” franchise, five young mutants are trapped in a secret facility in this superhero movie with a horror slant. Anya Taylor-Joy and Maisie Williams star.

CONCERTS JAN. 9

Morgan Wallen The Fillmore New Orleans JAN. 10

Lillian Axe Jefferson Performing Arts Center JAN. 16

Blackalicious The Howlin’ Wolf JAN. 16-18

The Radiators Tipitina’s JAN. 17

Liverpool Legends Jefferson Performing Arts Center JAN. 19

No Time to Die Daniel Craig is back as James Bond, a British secret agent pulled out of retirement to track down a mysterious villain.

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Trolls World Tour In this sequel to the 2016 animated movie, two trolls set out to save the world through music. Antlers In this supernatural horror movie, a teacher and her sheriff brother cross paths with a student holding a dangerous secret. Promising Young Woman A woman (Carey Mulligan) lives a secretive double life until a chance encounter gives her the opportunity to take revenge for a traumatic event in her past. APRIL 24

Antebellum Janelle Monae portrays a writer trapped in a horrific reality between the present and the Antebellum South.

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GARZA Tipitina’s Summer Salt, Okey Dokey and Breakup Shoes One Eyed Jacks

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FEB. 16

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Tool Smoothie King Center FEB. 4

Highly Suspect Civic Theatre Horse Jumper of Love and Bedridden Gasa Gasa FEB. 7

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and Funk You Tipitina’s

JAN. 21

Dirty Honey and The Amazons House of Blues Surf Curse One Eyed Jacks JAN. 22

Hawthorne Heights and Emery House of Blues JAN. 23

Celine Dion Smoothie King Center Elle Varner and J. Brown House of Blues Hayley Kiyoko The Fillmore New Orleans Larry June The Howlin’ Wolf Netherfriends and Cannabis Kat Gasa Gasa

FEB. 9

Barishi, Ether Coven and Outlier Santos Bar FEB. 10

Falling in Reverse, Escape the Fate and The Word Alive House of Blues FEB. 12

Michael Angelo Batio The Howlin’ Wolf Luke James House of Blues FEB. 13

Billy Strings Tipitina’s

Atlanta Rhythm Section Jefferson Performing Arts Center Dermot Kennedy The Fillmore New Orleans The Mattson 2 One Eyed Jacks Wallows and Penelope Isles House of Blues

JAN. 31

Perpetual Groove

311 The Fillmore New Orleans FEB. 21

Earthgang and Mick Jenkins House of Blues Silversun Pickups and Eliza & The Delusionals The Fillmore New Orleans

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Raphael Saadiq House of Blues

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Wishbone Ash House of Blues

The Main Squeeze and Moon Hooch One Eyed Jacks Robert Earl Keen House of Blues

Here Come the Mummies and Joe Hertler Tipitina’s

Mandolin Orange Tipitina’s Miniature Tigers Gasa Gasa Wale House of Blues

FEB. 19

FEB. 8

Jonny Lang House of Blues

JAN. 25

Amour et Mardi Gras: Monica, Kem, Keith Sweat, Donell Jones and SWV Smoothie King Center Xavier Omar and Baby Rose House of Blues Zack Villere Gasa Gasa

FEB. 15

Alan Jackson Smoothie King Center Flor de Toloache House of Blues

FEB. 27

Cult of Luna, Intonaut and Space Cadaver One Eyed Jacks FEB. 28

Little People and Frameworks Gasa Gasa FEB. 29

Bon Iver + TU Dance Saenger Theatre Magic City Hippies Gasa Gasa MARCH 3

CAAMP and Bendigo Fletcher Civic Theater Dan Deacon One Eyed Jacks MARCH 6

Big Easy Blues Festival: Tucka, Lebrado, Pokey Bear, Rio Anthony, Theodis Ealy, Lacee, Ronnie Bell and Lysa UNO Lakefront Arena MARCH 7

Susto Gasa Gasa MARCH 8

Overkill, Exhorder and Hydrafoam House of Blues MARCH 10

Soulfly, Toxic Holocaust, X-Method

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Fantasy Island A dark adaptation of the classic 1970s TV series. Ordinary Love Liam Neeson and Lesley Manville portray a husband and wife grappling with her breast cancer diagnosis. Downhill In this black comedy, a married couple (Will Ferrell and Julia Louis-Dreyfus) re-evaulate everything after their family faces an avalanche while on a ski vacation.

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Eric Lindell & the Natural Mystics featuring Marc Ford One Eyed Jacks MAY 6

Die Antwoord The Fillmore New Orleans Royal Blood Joy Theater MAY 9

Andy Shauf and Faye Webster One Eyed Jacks MAY 16

Barns Courtney Republic NOLA

Die Antwoord performs at The Fillmore New Orleans May 6, 2020.

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and Systemhouse 33 Tipitina’s MARCH 11

Rufus du Sol Orpheum Theater MARCH 12

G Herbo The Fillmore New Orleans MARCH 13

Hippie Sabotage The Fillmore New Orleans MARCH 14

Blue October House of Blues Eric Lindell and the Natural Mystics and Lane Mack & The Balladeers One Eyed Jacks MARCH 15

Cole Swindell The Fillmore New Orleans Silverstein, Four Year Strong and I the Mighty Civic Theatre MARCH 18

Eric Johnson Civic Theatre MARCH 20

Thy Art is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, Enterprise Earth, Aversions Crown and Une Misere One Eyed Jacks MARCH 23

Lords of Acid, Aesthetic Perfection, Praga Khan and MXMS House of Blues

MARCH 25

Best Coast and Mannequin Pussy Joy Theater MARCH 28

Chrisette Michele House of Blues MARCH 29

Against Me! and Stef Chura Republic NOLA TobyMac, Tauren Wells, Jordan Feliz, We Are Messengers and others UNO Lakefront Arena APRIL 2

TAUK Tipitina’s APRIL 3

Snoh Aalegra and Quin House of Blues APRIL 4

Thundercat Joy Theater

The Pimps of Joytime One Eyed Jacks APRIL 24

Sharon Van Etten Civic Theatre APRIL 24-25

Umphrey’s McGee The Fillmore New Orleans APRIL 25

The Beths Gasa Gasa APRIL 26

Doom Flamingo featuring Ryan Stasik Republic NOLA APRIL 28

Andrew Bird and Erika Wennerstrom Civic Theatre APRIL 29

The Radiators Civic Theatre APRIL 30

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Taj Mahal and North Mississippi Allstars Joy Theater

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Ace Ensemble Featuring members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) and local chamber groups, Ace Ensemble performs Franz Schubert’s “Cello Quintet.” Marigny Opera House JAN. 9-11

Beethoven’s “Eroica” featuring cellist Pablo Ferrandez The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 3, also called “Eroica,” and works by Aaron Copeland and Franz Joseph Haydn. Jan. 9 & 11: Orpheum Theater Jan. 10: First Baptist Church, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington JAN. 17-18

“Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” The LPO performs John Williams’ score during a high-definition screening of the wizard caper. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

of Montreal, Locate S and 1 The Howlin’ Wolf

The Marcus King Band and Billy Strings Civic Theater

APRIL 15

MAY 1

Theory of a Deadman and 10 Years House of Blues

Allman Betts, Tab Benoit and Samantha Fish The Fillmore New Orleans

LPO Chamber Concert The LPO’s string ensemble performs. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 400 Westchester Place, Slidell

APRIL 23

MAY 2

JAN. 28

Citizen Cope House of Blues

Melvin Seals & JGB with Jackie Greene

Stephen Hough New Orleans Friends of

JAN. 24

Music presents the British/Australian pianist performing his own composition and works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Frederic Chopin and others. Dixon Hall, Tulane University. www. friendsofmusic.org. JAN. 30

Folk Rhythms The LPO performs Sergei Rachmaninov’s “Symphonic Dances” and works by Roberto Sierra Simon Shaheen. Orpheum Theater FEB. 10-11

Keyboard Cornerstones of Bach and Faure Musaica presents a program including the “Goldberg Variations” for string trio and Gabriel Faure’s G Minor Piano Quartet and other Baroque pieces. www.musaica.org. Feb. 10: Munholland United Methodist Church, 1201 Metairie Road Feb. 11: Marigny Opera House, 725 St. Ferdinand St. FEB. 27-28

Nature’s Awakening The LPO is joined by pianist Ziang Xu for performances of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, or “Pastoral,” and works by Charles Ives and Sergei Prokofiev. Feb. 27: Orpheum Theater Feb. 28: Columbia Theatre for the Performing Arts, 220 E. Thomas St., Hammond MARCH 2

Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center Piano Quartet New Orleans Friends of Music presents the New York chamber group. Dixon Hall, Tulane University. www. friendsofmusic.org. MAY 5-6

Bridges Between Countries Musaica presents the premiere of a composition by Dave Anderson, as well as works by Paul Hindeminth and Alberto Ginastera. www.musaica.org. May 5: St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St. May 6: UNO Performing Arts Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive

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The Music of John Williams The LPO performs music by John Williams, composer of soundtracks for “Star Wars,” “Close Encounters of the Third Kind,” the Indiana Jones series, the Harry Potter series and other films. Orpheum Theater MARCH 19-20

Quint Plays Korngold The LPO is joined by violinist Philippe Quint for performances of Erich Wolfgang Korngold’s Violin Concerto in D Major and works by Charlie Chaplin and Edward Elgar. March 19: Orpheum Theater March 20: First Baptist Church, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington MARCH 26

Classical Contrasts with Jack Pena The LPO is joined by bassoonist Jack Pena for performances of Franz Joseph Haydn’s Symphony No. 103, or “Drumroll,” and works by Sergei Prokofiev and Heitor Villa-Lobos. Orpheum Theater

3,” Dmitri Shastakovich’s Symphony No. 5 and Robert Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A Minor. Orpheum Theater

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“3 Ring Circus” Nari Tomasetti’s musical is a love story set amid clowns, acrobats, aerialists and more. Old Iron Works, 612 Piety St. JAN. 10-FEB. 1

“9 to 5 The Musical” A trio of women fights back against a chauvinist boss in the musical adaptation of the movie. Cutting Edge Theater JAN. 10-26

“Blithe Spirit” A seance goes wrong when a writer invites a fortune teller to his home in the comedy by Noel Coward. Slidell Little Theatre JAN. 10-26

Escher String Quartet New Orleans Friends of Music presents the New York string quartet Dixon Hall, Tulane University. www.friendsofmusic. org.

“Oliver” In the musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic, an orphaned boy gets into trouble among a horde of thieves and criminals in 19th-century London. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

APRIL 16-17

JAN. 11

American Virtuosos The LPO performs Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5, Samuel Barber’s “Madea’s Meditation and Dance of Vengence” and Jennifer Higdon’s Violin Concerto. April 16: Orpheum Theater April 17: First Baptist Church, 16333 Highway 1085, Covington

Liz Callaway The Broadway star of “Cats” and “Miss Saigon” sings and is interviewed in a cabaret-style performance with Seth Rudetsky and Bryan Batt. NOCCA

APRIL 6

the end of post-Civil War Reconstruction. Gallier House

ravages of the Civil War. Southern Rep Theatre

JAN. 16-26

“The Mousetrap” Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the Agatha Christie murder mystery featuring an odd assortment of people trapped in a boarding house during a snowstorm. Jefferson Performing Arts Center

“Harry and the Thief” NOLA Project presents Sigrid Gilmer’s farce about a man who invents a time machine and sends an envoy back in time to help Harriet Tubman. Contemporary Arts Center JAN. 17-FEB. 2

“Company” With music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, the musical features a man who doesn’t want to commit to a relationship and five couples who comprise his close friends. Playmakers JAN. 17-FEB. 9

“Viagara Falls” Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the comedy about two old buddies getting ready to celebrate one of their birthdays. Westwego Performing Arts Center JAN. 17-FEB. 2

“Something Rotten!” In 1595, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom get a hint from a fortune teller and hope to hit it big with the world’s first musical. Le Petit Theatre JAN. 21-26

“Miss Saigon” Broadway in New Orleans presents the touring musical about an American soldier and a young woman who works in a bar during the Vietnam War. Saenger Theatre JAN. 22-JUNE 24

JAN. 31-FEB. 9

FEB. 7

Watch What Crappens Ben Mandelker and Ronnie Karam discuss the minute details of shows on Bravo in a live version of their podcast. Civic Theatre FEB. 11-16

“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” The touring Broadway show is a musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s book about a boy who wins a tour of a chocolate factory. Saenger Theatre FEB. 18

“Bloodborne — Unmasking the Red Death” Mudlark Puppeteers use marionettes, rod and shadow puppets to re-examine Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Masque of the Red Death,” and there is a performance by Flutterbug and musical guests. Mudlark Public Theatre FEB. 13-16

“…And the Ball and All” Ricky Graham, Bob Edes Jr. and company reprise the Mardi Gras comedy about the Krewe of Terpsichore on its 25th anniversary. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

Cyril Neville and guests The LPO is joined by Cyril Neville and guests. Orpheum Theater

“Of Mice and Men” In the adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, George struggles to keep Lennie out of trouble among an odd group of migrant worker friends. 30 by Ninety Theatre

“Elvis: Through the Years” Spencer Racca stars as Elvis Presley in a musical revue featuring hits such as “All Shook Up,” “Suspicious Minds” and “Are You Lonesome Tonight.” BB’s Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum

MAY 14 & 16

JAN. 10-FEB. 14

JAN. 22-FEB. 2

FEB. 21-24

Testimony & Triumph with Shastakovich 5 To celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the LPO performs his “Leonore Overture No.

“The Uninvited” Goat in the Road presents a period piece set in the early 1870s, when New Orleans was in turmoil over race relations near

“Mother Courage and Her Children” In Ntozake Shange’s adaptation of Bertolt Brecht’s work, a woman tries to profit from the

Vaude d’Gras The theatrical show set against historic celebrations of Carnival incorporates circus arts, acrobatics, burlesque and

APRIL 18-19

JAN. 11-26

CARNIVAL CALENDAR Carnival float parades and marching krewes in Ozrleans & Jefferson Parishes JAN. 6

Champs Elysee FRENCH QUARTER

Funky Uptown Krewe UPTOWN

Joan of Arc FRENCH QUARTER

Phunny Phorty Phellows UPTOWN

Society of Elysian Fields FAUBOURG MARIGNY FEB. 1

Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus FAUBOURG MARIGNY FEB. 7

Boheme FRENCH QUARTER FEB. 8

Krewe du Vieux FRENCH QUARTER

Krewedelusion FRENCH QUARTER FEB. 9

Little Rascals METAIRIE

Nefertiti NEW ORLEANS EAST

‘tit Rex FAUBOURG MARIGNY FEB. 14

Alla UPTOWN

Cleopatra UPTOWN

Cork FRENCH QUARTER

Excalibur METAIRIE

FEB. 13-15

Oshun

“Give My Regards to Broadway” The musical revue celebrates the music of Tin Pan Alley and the Great White Way. Cutting Edge Theater

UPTOWN

Choctaw

FEB. 15

Adonis GRETNA

Centurions METAIRIE UPTOWN

Freret UPTOWN

Mad Hatters METAIRIE

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more from LadyBEAST, Gogo McGregor, Clay Mazing and others. Marigny Opera House

In Neil Simon’s farce, a dinner party is turned upside down by a suicide attempt. 30 by Ninety Theater

FEB. 28-MARCH 14

MARCH 5

“Good People” A Boston working-class woman who’s down on her luck reconnects with a high school friend who’s become affluent and is tempted to find a way to support her adult daughter by linking them to his world. Cutting Edge Theater

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FEB. 29-MARCH 15

“Rumors”

Ross Matthews The TV personality from “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” and “RuPaul’s Drag Race” tells stories about celebrities and his experiences on TV. Civic Theatre MARCH 6-8

“Jersey Boys” The touring Broadway jukebox musical recounts the career of Frankie Valli and the Four

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MARCH 6-22

“Mean Girls” The touring Broadway musical adaptation of Tina Fey’s story about high school social cliques. Saenger Theatre

“Peter and the Starcatcher” Adapted from Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson’s prequel to “Peter Pan,” the play explores Neverland from another perspective. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts MARCH 6-22

“The Piano Lesson” In August Wilson’s drama, Berniece Charles and Boy Willie have different ideas about whether their family’s piano can help the group find a path to prosperity. Le Petit Theatre MARCH 6-29

“The Complete History of Comedy (Abridged)” The show takes a whirlwind look at comedy through the ages, from the Ancient Greeks through “The Daily Show.” Teatro Wego MARCH 7

“Trixie Mattel: Grown Up” Drag performer Brian Michael Firkus, aka Trixie Mattel, sings and performs comedy. Civic Theatre MARCH 7-15

“We’ll Meet Again: A Tribute to the Blonde Bombshells of World War II” The musical revue revisits the music of Betty Hutton, Doris Day, Dinah Shore and others. BB’s Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum MARCH 13

“Set It Off Live” The show based on the bank heist movie features performances by Da Brat as Cleo, Keshia Knight Pulliam, Lil’ Mo and Drew Sidora. Saenger Theatre MARCH 13-29

“God’s Favorite” Playmakers presents the Neil Simon play echoing the Biblical Book of Job, in which a figure arrives at the Long Island mansion of a tycoon and presents all sorts of temptations to renounce God.

MARCH 17-22

MARCH 18-APRIL 5

“Reykjavik” Tourists and Icelandic citizens interact in a series of connected vignettes in the rolling premiere of Steve Yockey’s work. Southern Rep Theatre MARCH 20-29

“HEDY! The Life & Inventions of Hedy Lamarr” The drama explores the Hollywood fame, espionage and ingenuity of Hedy Lamarr. BB’s Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum

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MARCH 27

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Voices of Congo Square The show celebrates Mardi Gras Indians, second lines and New Orleans music. Saenger Theatre

to New York with dreams of being a Broadway star. Jefferson Performing Arts Center

and Eric Mennel discuss crime stories. The Joy Theater

APRIL 3-25

APRIL 10-MAY 3

“Sweet Potato Queens — The Musical” Based on the books celebrating sisterhood by Jill Conner Browne, the show features music by pop star Melissa Manchester. Cutting Edge Theater

“Angels in America: Millennium Approaches” The first part of Tony Kushner’s epic drama features power broker Roy Cohn as he deals with AIDS, drug use, religion and more. Le Petit Theatre

“Dreamgirls” The jukebox musical tells the story of an R&B girl group dealing with fame. Slidell Little Theatre

“Chaps!” In the fictional musical show, cowboy singer Tex Riley visits London to perform on a BBC broadcast in 1944. BB’s Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum

MAY 1-16

MAY 6-22

APRIL 4

“RAIN — A Tribute to the Beatles” The recreation of a Beatles concert celebrates the 2019 50th anniversary of the release of “Abbey Road.” Saenger Theatre APRIL 8-17

“KindHumanKind” In collaboration with Goat in the Road Productions, Aurora Nealand expanded her solo music project into a theatrical piece also featuring Leyla McCalla, Tiffany Lamson and Alexis Marceaux. Contemporary Arts Center APRIL 9-19

“42nd Street” Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the classic musical about the young woman who goes

APRIL 14-19

“Anastasia” The touring Broadway musical based on the 1997 film follows a young woman who is taken from Russia and presented in Paris as Princess Anastasia. Saenger Theatre APRIL 18-MAY 3

“Moby Dick — Rehearsed” In Orson Welles’ appropriation of Herman Melville’s novel, a theater company develops an improvised production of the story of Capt. Ahab’s search for the white whale. 30 by Ninety Theater APRIL 22

“Criminal — Live Shows” Podcast hosts Phoebe Judge, Lauren Spohrer

APRIL 24-MAY 10

Doo Wop to Motown The musical revue features music by Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, The Supremes, The Four Tops and others. Cutting Edge Theater MAY 1-17

MAY 8-15

“The Miss Firecracker Contest” In the adaptation of Beth Henley’s novel, Carnelle tries to win the Miss Firecracker contest to repair her reputation in a small Southern town. Slidell Little Theatre

“The Drowsy Chaperone” The story of a Broadway starlet is retold as a theater-lover listens to the scores from old shows on his record player. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

MAY 6-24

MAY 1-17

MAY 8-17

“An American in Paris” Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the musical romance about an American soldier and a young French woman with music by George and Ira Gershwin. Jefferson Performing Arts Center

“Treasure Island” The NOLA Project presents an original version of the classic pirate adventure and search for buried treasure. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

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Classical Program New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents classical ballet performances. Orpheum Theater

OPERA FEB. 7 & 9

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MAY 12-17

“Fiddler on the Roof” In the touring Broadway musical classic, Tevye, a Russian peasant, tries to maintain Jewish traditions as his daughters seek husbands. Saenger Theatre MAY 13

“The Bachelor Live” Becca Kufrin and Ben Higgins host a show in which a bachelor from New Orleans meets women from the audience. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts MAY 13-31

“Chemin du Bayou” In Pamela Davis-Noland’s new work, the story of New Orleans is told through different generations of inhabitants of Bayou Road. Southern Rep Theatre JUNE 5-21

“A Night With Janis Joplin” The musical show features songs Joplin was known for and works by singers who influenced her, including Bessie Smith, Aretha Franklin

and Nina Simone. Le Petit Theatre JUNE 5-28

“Sweet Potato Queens” Based on the books celebrating sisterhood by Jill Conner Browne, the show features music by pop star Melissa Manchester. Westwego Performing Arts Theatre JUNE 6-21

“The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” When a TV reporter in a small town in Texas tries to have a brothel shut down, he runs into trouble with its owner and the local sheriff. 30 by Ninety Theater

JAN. 31-FEB. 2

MARCH 27-28

“Aureole” & “Dialogues in G-Major” Marigny Opera Ballet presents Paul Taylor’s “Aureole” and an original work by company member Gretchen Erickson. Marigny Opera House

“Spring Collection” New Orleans Ballet Theatre presents a program of contemporary and neoclassical works. Le Petit Theatre

MARCH 5

“Dancing with the Stars Live” The live version of the reality TV dance competition includes Val Chmerkovskiy, Jenna Johnson, Lindsay Arnold, Witney Carson and many others. Saenger Theatre MARCH 14

DANCE JAN. 25

50th Anniversary Evening of Stars The New Orleans Ballet Association presents the show featuring dancers from The Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater and National Ballet of Canada. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Min Tanaka Dancer and actor Min Tanaka and guests present an improvisational work. The Music Box Village MARCH 27-29

“Follies of 1915” Marigny Opera Ballet reprises its original ballet about separated siblings based on Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.” Marigny Opera House

JULY 8-19

“Cinderella” Ricky Graham directs Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical version of the fairy tale. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

“Joan of Arc” The New Orleans Opera Association presents Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s opera about the Joan of Arc, who led France’s army against the British and was burned at the stake. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts MAY 1 & 3

“The Magic Flute” The New Orleans Opera Association presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s classic opera about Prince Tamino’s quest to rescue Princess Pamina. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts APRIL 3-5

“Yardbird” The New Orleans Opera Association presents the chamber opera about jazz legend Charlie Parker. New Orleans Jazz Market

FAMILY

MARCH 28

Houston Ballet The company presents a celebration of its 50th anniversary. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts APRIL 18

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo The all-male company presents parodies of classic ballets such as “Swan Lake.” Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts MAY 8-9

Kyle Abraham / A.I.M. Dancer/choreographer Kyle Abraham’s style incorporates early hip-hop

FEB. 1

“Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live” Daniel Tiger, O the Owl, Miss Elaina, Katerina Kittycat and Prince Wednesday explore their neighborhood in a show with music and dancing. Saenger Theatre MARCH 6-8

“Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.” Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents the show about a teacher’s first day at school, incorporating songs such as “Conjunction Junction” and “Just a Bill.”

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JAN. 31-FEB. 1

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“Disney Dance Upon a Dream” Singer and actress Mackenzie Ziegler stars in a show about dancing to music from Disney’s animated films, including “Beauty and the Beast,” “Moana” and “Cinderella.” Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

FEB 3.

Pygmalion

Tim and Eric Joy Theater

UPTOWN

FEB. 7

UPTOWN

APRIL 23-26

FEB. 14

“Dream Big” Miguel dreams of becoming a musician, Moana and Maui go on a quest and a host of princesses appear in the Disney on Ice show. UNO Lakefront Arena

The Valentine’s Day Comedy Show featuring Mark Caesar, Who Dat Red and Barry Charles The Howlin’ Wolf

Sparta

Ladies Night Out: NeNe Leakes, Adele Givens, Loni Love, Sherri Shepherd, Kym Whitley and B Simone Saenger Theater

FEB. 16

Atlas METAIRIE

Barkus FRENCH QUARTER

Carrollton UPTOWN

Femme Fatale NEW ORLEANS

King Arthur

MARCH 14

UPTOWN

Brendan Schaub The Fillmore New Orleans

Kings

“Darci Lynne & Friends: Fresh Out of the Box” The ventriloquist and singer who won “America’s Got Talent” performs. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

MARCH 12

FEB. 19

JUNE 6

Whindersson Nunes Joy Theater

MAY 9

“Scooby-Doo! and the Lost City of Gold” Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the gang embark on an adventure and solve a mystery in a live show. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

Bert Kreischer Saenger Theatre

JAN. 9-11

Bill Burr Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts JAN. 10

Ari Shaffir The Fillmore New Orleans

JAN. 16

Miranda Sings Joy Theater JAN. 18

Andrew Schulz Joy Theater JAN. 25

Jim Jefferies Joy Theater

UPTOWN

Nyx

Ali Wong Saenger Theatre

UPTOWN FEB. 20

MARCH 18

MARCH 28

Leanne Morgan The Howlin’ Wolf Trevor Noah Saenger Theater Gary Gulman The Fillmore New Orleans APRIL 18

Mike Epps, Kountry Wayne, Lavell Crawford, Sommore and Gary Owen UNO Lakefront Arena

Louis CK performs at Orpheum Theater Jan. 31, 2020-Feb. 2, 2020

FESTIVALS & EVENTS JAN. 3-5

Tipper The electronic dance music series features various DJs, plus visual projections, themed nights and more. Saenger Theatre JAN. 3-5

Wizard World Comic Con Henry Winkler and many stars from “Smallville” and “Outlander” are

Babylon UPTOWN

Chaos

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Muses UPTOWN

among actors and comics authors at the convention, and there are workshops on cosplay, makeup and more. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m-4 p.m. Sunday. $34.99 and up. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.; www. wizardworld.com JAN. 14

JAN. 15

Steve Byrne One Eyed Jacks

Druids

MARCH 15

APRIL 10

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METAIRIE

A survivor of Nazi camps at Auschwitz and Buchenwald, Irving Roth discusses the Holocaust, prejudice and anti-Semitism. Jefferson Performing Arts Center JAN. 15-18

Cigar Box Guitar Festival Organizer Samantha Fish is joined by Jimbo Mathus, John Mooney, April Mae & the June Bugs and others in music showcases celebrating cigar box guitars and homemade instruments. Chickie Wah Wah and The Howlin’ Wolf

JAN. 15-19

FEB. 21

Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival Don Vappie, Detroit Brooks and Claude Carre of Haiti are among the musicians performing at the festival, which celebrates New Orleans jazz musician and preservationist Danny Barker. Various locations; www. dannybarkerfestival.com

Bosom Buddies

JAN. 17-18

Bal Masque The Link Stryjewski Foundation fundraiser features a dinner Jan. 17 and a masked ball with music by Tribu Baharu of Colombia, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas and The Roots of Music at the Sugar Mill Jan. 18. www.balmasque.linkstryjewski.org

FRENCH QUARTER

d’Etat UPTOWN

Hermes UPTOWN

Morpheus UPTOWN FEB. 22

Endymion MID-CITY

Iris UPTOWN

Isis KENNER

Lafcadio FRENCH QUARTER

N.O.M.T.O.C. ALGIERS

Tucks

JAN. 18

UPTOWN

Krewe of Stars Ball Eric Paulsen and Margaret Orr are royalty at the variety show ball. Jefferson Performing

FEB. 23

Athena METAIRIE

Bacchus UPTOWN

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New Orleans Rock ’N’ Roll Expo The expo has interactive displays, free samples, exhibits about running technologies, fitness apparel and health and nutrition information. There’s a 5K race on Saturday and a 10K, half marathon and marathon on Sunday. Expo hours noon-6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5. p.m. Saturday. Free. (There is a registration fee for runners.) Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd., Hall J; www.runrocknroll. com

FEB. 7-9

Tet Fest: Vietnamese New Year The celebration features carnival games, dragon dances, live music, Vietnamese food and information about Vietnamese heritage and traditions. Free admission. Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, 14001 Dwyer Blvd.; www.maryqueenvn.org FEB. 13

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Sirens of Salvage Big Freedia and other musical guests perform at the masked Carnival ball with a trash and treasure theme. The Music Box Village FEB. 14

Krewe du Kanaval Ball Arcade Fire, the Preservation Hall Jazz band, Michael Brun, Jillionaire, Lakou Mizik, Pierre Kwenders and others perform at the Haitian-inspired Krewe du Kanaval’s Carnival ball. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts FEB. 14-15

Family Gras The three-day festival includes music by local and touring musicians, parade viewing, children’s activities, an art market and food vendors. Hours to be announced. Free. VIP passes are available. Clearview Mall, 4436 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; www.visitjeffersonparish.com/ events/festivals/family-gras FEB. 14-16

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The Boat Show The three-day show features hundreds of boats from a range of manufacturers, as well as fishing equipment, insurance, electronics and accessories. There’s also a kids’ zone with laser tag, video games and more. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 children

2020 F E STS AN D E VE NTS

FEB. 15

Get Yah Praise On The Audubon Zoo presents gospel singers in celebration of Black History Month. Free with zoo admission. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org FEB. 26

“Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” Director Kevin Smith attends a screening of “Jay and Silent Bob Reboot” and participates in a Q&A. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St.; www.thejoytheater.com FEB. 28-29

New Orleans Stamp Show Local and national dealers buy, sell and trade stamps and postcards of all types, as well as stamp collecting accessories. There also are activities for kids and a raffle. Free admission. Wyndham Garden Hotel, 6101 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; www. ccscno.org MARCH 7-8

Soul Fest The festival features gospel, soul, R&B and jazz music, soul food, information from local service organizations and more. Free with zoo admission. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org MARCH 11-MAY 13

YLC Wednesday at the Square The 10-concert series features local bands, food, drinks and more every Wednesday. 5 p.m.8 p.m. Free. Lafayette Square, South Maestri Place; www.ylcnola.org MARCH 11-14

New Orleans Bourbon Festival The festival features bourbon distillers, tastings, seminars, dinners and burlesque performances. Various locations; www.

neworleansbourbonfestival.com MARCH 13-17

St. Patrick’s Day Parades Parades celebrating St. Patrick’s Day include: Molly’s at the Market and Jim Monaghan’s parade at 6 p.m. Friday, March 13 in the French Quarter; the Irish Channel Parade at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17; the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Metairie Road at noon Sunday, March 15; and the Downtown Irish Club Parade in Bywater, Faubourg Marigny and the French Quarter at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. www.stpatricksdayneworleans.com MARCH 14

Italian-American St. Joseph’s Day Parade The Italian American St. Joseph Society’s 50th annual parade features floats and more on a route from the Warehouse District to the French Quarter. www.italianamericansociety.org MARCH 18-22

New Orleans Wine & Food Experience The annual festival features tasting events, wine dinners and culinary experiences. Tickets vary. Various locations. www.nowfe.com MARCH 19

Top Taco The festival on the New Orleans riverfront features tacos by the city’s chefs, tequilas and live entertainment. 6 p.m.10 p.m. Earlybird tickets $50-$100. Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St.; www.toptaconola. com MARCH 19-21

New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane The festival features more than 30 authors of fiction, nonfiction and children’s literature, including Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Katy Simpson Smith, Jami Attenberg, Valerie Jarrett and Kiese Laymon. Various locations MARCH 20

Drafts for Crafts The event features live music, food from local restaurants, a beer gar-

den by NOLA Brewing Co. and a raffle. Proceeds are used to restore World War II-era artifacts. 8 p.m. Tickets $40-$125. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St.; www.draftsforcrafts.org MARCH 20-21

Buku Music + Art Project Tyler, The Creator, Run the Jewels, Pussy Riot, Zeds Dead and many others perform at the hiphop and EDM-focused festival. Tickets start at $195. Mardi Gras World, 1380 Port of Orleans Place; www.thebukuproject.com MARCH 21

Fete Francaise The festival celebrates Francophone heritage with live music, crafts, children’s activities, cultural demonstrations and more. Free. Ecole Bilingue de la Nouvelle-Orleans, 821 Gen. Pershing St.; www.ebnola. net/fete-francaise MARCH 22

Abita Springs Busker Festival The festival celebrates roots music genres and includes an art and farmers market, food vendors and more. Abita Springs Trailhead Museum & Park, 22044 Main St., Abita Springs, (985) 871-5327; www. trailheadmuseum.org/ busker-festival MARCH 22

Louisiana IrishItalian Parade Desi Vega and John Theriot are the grand marshals for the Louisiana Irish-Italian Association parade, which includes marching clubs, floats and trucks. Noon Sunday. Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Metairie; www. lairish-italian.org MARCH 22

Mardi Gras Indian Super Sunday Generally scheduled for the third Sunday in March near St. Joseph’s Day, Mardi Gras Indians from around the city gather to march through Uptown, Mid-City and Algiers. The Uptown event ends at A.L. Davis Park, where a Super Sunday festival features live music, food and

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Mid-City

MARCH 25-29

Okeanos

Art in Bloom The event includes more than 100 exhibitors showcasing floral designs and inventive uses of light. There also are lectures, a luncheon and a patron party. Times and admissions vary. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park; www. noma.org/event/art-inbloom-2020 MARCH 25-29

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Pandora METAIRIE

Thoth UPTOWN FEB. 24

Dead Beans MID-CITY

Feijao BYWATER

Orpheus UPTOWN

Tennessee Williams/New Orleans Literary Festival Sarah M. Broom, Andrei Codrescu and Sister Helen Prejean are among the speakers at the literary festival, which features panel discussions, readings, writer workshops, walking tours, a Stella and Stanley shouting contest, theater productions and book, culinary and music events. Times and admissions vary. Various locations; www. tennesseewilliams.net

Proteus

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food programs, artist workshops, a theater and automation exhibit, makers market, home building experts and more. Noon7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. $15, $10 military personnel, free for children 12 and younger. Mercedes-Benz Superdome; www.neworleanshomeshows.com

Louisiana Crawfish Festival The festival includes dishes featuring crawfish, live music, beauty pageants, an arts and crafts market, a midway with carnival rides and games and more. Frederick J. Sigur Civic Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette; www.louisianacrawfishfestival.com

UPTOWN

Red Beans FAUBOURG MARIGNY FEB. 25

Argus METAIRIE

Rex UPTOWN

Zulu UPTOWN

MARCH 27-29

Hogs for the Cause Music headliners include Old Crow Medicine Show, Robert Randolph and the Family Band and others, and 90 teams serve barbecue and compete in various categories. Twoday tickets $55 and up. UNO Lakefront Arena; www.hogsforthecause. org

Saints and Sinners Literary Festival The festival includes LGBT publishers, writers and readers from across the country, as well as panel discussions, book launches and master classes. Times vary. Registration $150, partner party pass $25. Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St.; www.sasfest. org

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MARCH 28

New Orleans Home and Garden Show Home-related services and products are on display and there’s remodeling advice, green building info, decorating and landscaping help,

Big Bass Fishing Rodeo and Fishtival The oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the country features exhibitions, raffles, fishing competitions and vendors with fishing tackle and other

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goods. 6:30 a.m.-noon (tournament). Free admission. New Orleans City Park, 56 Dreyfous Drive; www. neworleanscitypark.com/ big-bass-fishing-rodeoand-fishtival MARCH 28-29

Olde Towne Slidell Spring Antique Street Fair The two-day shopping festival features more than 200 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, art, crafts and food. There also are three stages of live music. Free. First, Second and Erlanger streets, Slidell; www.louisiananorthshore.com MARCH 30-APRIL 5

Patois New Orleans International Human Rights Film Festival The festival includes film screenings, panel discussions, workshops and more. Various locations. www.patoisfilmfest.org APRIL 3-5

Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival The festival in downtown Ponchatoula features a pageant, live music, a parade, strawberry dishes, food vendors and more. Ponchatoula; www.lastrawberryfestival.com APRIL 11

Asian Pacific American Society Festival There is music, entertainment, crafts and food from countries including India, Japan, Indonesia and more. Free with regular zoo admission. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/apas APRIL 11

Crescent City Classic The 10K race follows a course from the French Quarter to New Orleans City Park, where a postrace festival includes live music, food vendors and a two-day health and fitness expo. Post-race party is free for runners, $15-$20 for nonrunners. www.ccc10k.com APRIL 16-19

French Quarter Festival Hundreds of musicians perform on more than 20 stages throughout

the French Quarter and along the riverfront. Free admission. French Quarter; www.fqfi.org APRIL 16-20

Giant Puppet Festival Mudlark Puppeteers, Toybox Theatre, Night Shade Shadow Theater, Harry Mayronne, Peepashow, Enormous Face and other puppet theater companies present shows. Mudlark Public Theatre and other venues APRIL 20-26

Below are box offices and contact information for cultural organizations with events in the Gambit’s Winter Arts & Entertainment guide.

30 by Ninety Theater

Mardi Gras World

Republic NOLA

880 Lafayette St., Mandeville, (844) 843-3090

1380 Port of New Orleans Place, (504) 361-7821;

www.30byninety.com

www.mardigrasworld.com

828 S. Peters St., (504) 528-8282

The Civic Theatre

Marigny Opera House

510 O’Keefe Ave., (504) 272-0865

725 St. Ferdinand St., (504) 948-9998

Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts

www.marignyoperahouse. org

325 Minor St., Kenner, (504) 461-9475

www.civicnola.com Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St., (504) 528-3800

www.cacno.org

Zurich Classic The golf tournament is an official PGA tour event. Tickets $35 single day, $85 for week, free for 17 and under. TPC Louisiana, 11001 Avondale, (504) 436-8721; www.zurichgolfclassic.com

Cutting Edge Theater

APRIL 23-MAY 3

Gasa Gasa

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival The festival features hundreds of musicians on a dozen stages, plus food vendors, crafts, a kids tent and more. Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.; www.nojazzfest.com MAY 1

Zoo-to-Do The Audubon Zoo gala features live entertainment, animal encounters, food, drinks and more. Tickets $85-$175. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www.auduboninstitute.org/zoo-to-do MAY 10

Mother’s Day at the Zoo Irma Thomas performs her annual Mother’s Day concert at the zoo. Free with regular zoo admission. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www.auduboninstitute.org MAY 28-31

Overlook Film Festival The horror film festival includes screenings, live shows, music, immersive experiences and more. Prices vary. Various locations. www. overlookfilmfest.com

767 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 649-3727

www.cuttingedgetheater.com The Fillmore New Orleans 6 Canal St., (504) 881-1555

www.fillmorenola.com

Mudlark Public Theatre 1200 Port St.

www.facebook.com/ mudlarkpublictheater Music Box Village

www.republicnola.com

www.rivertowntheaters.com Santos Bar 1135 Decatur St., (504) 605-3533

www.santosbar.com

4557 N. Rampart St.

www.musicboxvillage.com The National World War II Museum

Saenger Theatre 1111 Canal St., (504) 287-0351

www.saengernola.com

945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944

Slidell Little Theatre

www.nationalww2museum.org

2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 643-0556

4920 Freret St., (504) 338-3567

New Orleans Ballet Association

www.gasagasa.com

(504) 522-0996, ext. 201

www.slidelllittletheatre.org Smoothie King Center

www.nobadance.com

1501 Dave Dixon Drive, (504) 587-3822

www.smoothiekingcenter. com

www.houseofblues.com

New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) 2800 Chartres St.,

The Howlin’ Wolf

www.nocca.com

907 S. Peters St., (504) 529-5844

New Orleans Jazz Market

House of Blues 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4999

www.thehowlinwolf.com Jefferson Performing Arts Center 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 731-4700

www.jeffersonpac.com Joy Theater 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569

www.thejoytheater.com

(504) 940-2787

1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 371-5849

Southern Rep Theatre 2541 Bayou Road, (504) 522-6545

www.southernrep.com

www.thenojo.com/ the-market

The Sugar Mill

New Orleans Museum of Art

www.sugarmillevents.com

1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100

1021 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 586-0004

Teatro Wego!

www.noma.org

177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000

New Orleans Opera Association

www.jpas.org

(504) 529-3000

Tipitina’s

Le Petit Theatre

www.neworleansopera.org

616 St. Peter St., (504) 522-2081

One Eyed Jacks

501 Napoleon Ave., (504) 895-8477

www.tipitinas.com

www.lepetittheatre.com

615 Toulouse St., (504) 569-8361

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

www.oneeyedjacks.net

UNO Lakefront Arena

(504) 523-6530

Orpheum Theater

6801 Franklin Ave., (504) 280-7222

www.lpomusic.com

129 Roosevelt Way, (504) 274-4870

www.arena.uno.edu

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

www.orpheumnola.com

1419 Basin St., (504) 287-0350

www.mahaliajacksontheater.com

Playmakers Theater

Westwego Performing Arts Theatre

19106 Playmakers Road, Covington, (985) 893-1671

177 Sala Ave., Westwego, (504) 885-2000

www.playmakersinc.com

www.jpas.org

Absinthe minded

Email dining@gambitweekly.com

Soft opening AQUA S (www.aquas.us.com), the

Australian soft-serve ice cream chain known for quirky flavors, like its signature aqua-colored sea salt creation, is now swirling in New Orleans. Its latest shop (1000 Girod St., Suite

Belle Epoque is a French Quarter destination for absinthe and small plates BY R E B EC C A F R I E D M A N BELLE EPOQUE ORIGINALLY WAS CONCEIVED as an elegant, speak-

easylike, absinthe-focused hideaway removed from the big beers, cocktails and karaoke of Bourbon Street, in a section of the Old Absinthe House building formerly occupied by Tony Moran’s restaurant. As an extensive renovation of the historic space drew to a close in the fall, management decided to shed the clandestine vibe for more visibility, including a host stand to greet guests at the Bourbon Street entrance. That was a good choice, because Belle Epoque shouldn’t be hidden away.Bar director Laura Bellucci and chef Hayley Vanvleet have created complementary beverage and food menus designed to escort patrons through the world of absinthe, a spirit that played a big role in New Orleans’ bar scene before it was banned in the U.S. in 1912. Absinthe was legally imported into the U.S. once again in 2007, spawning a new crop of absinthe bars around the country. At Belle Epoque, the absinthe menu is accessible to novices and aficionados alike, with options by the flight (ranging from $20 to $32) or single pours and cocktails. Well-trained staff members stand ready to offer guidance. A middle-of-the-road approach to absinthe experimentation led to exquisite cocktails such as Ear and Loathing ($15), which blended St. George absinthe with gin, passion fruit, Peychaud’s bitters and Cocchi Americano, and the Viking Funeral ($14), which highlighted aquavit and just an absinthe rinse. Full absinthe service replete with custom glassware is available.On the food side,

WHERE

240 Bourbon St., (504) 523-4640; www.ruebourbon. com/belle-epoque

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Vanvleet serves a thoughtful selection of French-inspired dishes in harmony with Belle Epoque’s dusky elegance. Small plates include a couple of outstanding options. The Ugly Dumplings ($11) offer a French play on Chinese soup dumplings, with French onion soup and a Gruyere crouton. Chicken foie-lipops are an affordable indulgence at $9, serving up three fried chicken legs stuffed with foie gras and served with truffle aioli. Raclette cheese is melted and poured tableside over a heap of tasty bites, including fried Brussels sprouts and potatoes, carrots, green beans and crusty sliced bread. The $30 price tag is steep, but the portion is generous and designed for sharing. The creative Parisian gnocchi ($12) also was a winner, topped with lump crabmeat, diced sweet potato and a sweet and spicy sauce of chilies and mead. Among entrees, there are several

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Ugly Dumplings, Raclette, absinthe cocktails

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Chef Hayley Vanvleet serves burrata with ratatouille relish at Belle Epoque.

excellent dishes, including a skillet of coq au vin fried chicken with roasted vegetables, bacon and mushrooms ($18); a crispy duck breast glazed with spicy honey over farro and caramelized vegetables ($22); and Gulf fish with crispy kale ($19).The dessert menu includes a thematic absinthe pots de creme and a massive slab of four-layer chocolate cake. A latenight happy hour menu is available until 2 a.m. daily. Apart from running out of a few menu items (we never did get to try Vanvleet’s chilled crab claws), the overall experience of Belle Epoque is excellent, breathing new life into a historic space and treasured cocktail tradition.

WHAT DOESN’T

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CHECK, PLEASE

A sumptuous combination of small plates and absinthe tradition

104B, 504-459-2846) opened in the Warehouse District. Aqua S originated in Sydney in 2015 and has stores across Asia as well as in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and Houston. The chain serves more than 100 flavors, changing its selection on the first and 16th of the month. The New Orleans location had a soft opening on Dec. 24, serving flavors like hot cocoa, apple cinnamon and sea salt in cones or cups for $4.95. Toppings include “fairy floss,” sweet popcorn, toasted marshmallow and colored sprinkles. Mini tubs of ice cream are available for take-out as well, including a durian flavor, made with the funky smelling Asian fruit. The shop’s bright, modern decor features plenty of aqua and pink neon. The local franchise is owned by Loan Le and Yen Truong, both born and raised in New Orleans. Le was an engineer until motherhood led her to change her profession. Truong is her sister-in-law and a former medical technologist. The two discovered Aqua S during a vacation to Houston and decided to open a location in New Orleans. “We loved the concept,” Le says. “It’s so aesthetically pleasing, the product is good and it’s a familyoriented type of place.” The New Orleans Aqua S location is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. — REBECCA FRIEDMAN PAGE 26

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a former appliance store. It was an early addition to the city’s rising ranks of small bakeries, specializing in artisan breads and pastries. There were vegan options from the start, though soon the couple developed their recipes to switch to an all plantbased menu. “For us, it’s about health, environment, animals and happiness,” O’Mahony said. “If you can check all those boxes, I think you’re doing pretty good.” — IAN McNULTY | THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

Claw and order BEARCAT CAFE (2521 Jena St., 504-309-9011; www.bearcatcafe. com), a modern brunch/lunch spot in the cluster of restaurtants on the Freret Street corridor, has expanded with a second location in downtown New Orleans.

This new Bearcat (845 Carondelet St., 504-766-7399) is based on the original, with a similar menu approach mixing “good cat” dishes for lighter, fresh fare and “bad cat” dishes for heartier, meatier, more indulgent meals. It has a street-front dining room and a large patio in back. Since opening around Christmas, the new restaurant has been serving breakfast and lunch. In the weeks ahead, it will add a dinner menu and extend service through evening

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hours Thursdays through Saturdays. It also will debut a full service bar on the second floor called Rotary Ten. The first Bearcat Cafe opened in 2017 in a newly constructed building on Jena Street. It serves many gluten-free, paleo diet-friendly and vegan options, such as chia pudding and scrambled tofu for breakfast. It also offers brisket hash, shrimp and grits and plates of eggs, bacon and pancakes. Lunch brings farro bowls and vegan grilled cheese, or a spicy fried chicken sandwich and bacon-stuffed dates, as well as lean bison burgers and salmon with cashew cream. The Jena Street restaurant has a full coffee bar and casual, modern decor. The new restaurant will be the latest to take on a downtown property that has seen a few concepts come and go. It most recently was home to the Mexican restaurant La Casita (which got its start in a tiny location around the corner on Julia Street and is now open on Oak Street). That restaurant closed in 2018. Previously, it was a private dining and event space managed by owners of the nearby Marcello’s Wine Market and Cafe. Before that, it had a stint as Indulge Island Grill, an odd hybrid of pirate-themed tavern, conference center and pool club (the pool has since been filled in). The new Bearcat will land in a part of downtown New Orleans that is now a hive of new construction and redevelopment projects. This fall, the healthy dining chain True Food Kitchen opened a location a block away. — IAN McNULTY | THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

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What’s it like selling king cakes from a building best known as a haunted house? SAMUELS: We knew it would be a great location, but we didn’t realize just how great. It’s iconic. It’s this haunted mortuary where you’re gonna go buy a whole bunch of king cake. They do escape rooms here throughout the year, including a zombie escape room, where you have to solve the clues before a zombie escapes and attacks you. One day I was walking in from my car and there was a zombie having a smoke break outside in the driveway. I was like, “I work in the greatest place in the world.” Being in the center of town on the streetcar line, we also got a lot of tourists walking through the doors. We didn’t realize how much of a tourist attraction we would become.

What are you doing differently for your second season? S: We’re focusing more on mini or individual-sized king cakes — including some from Gambino’s (Bakery), Caluda’s (King Cake) and Cannata’s (Family Market). Sugar Love (Bakery) out of Slidell has king cake bread pudding, king cake on a stick and king cake nuggets in a little to-go

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King cake purveyor of Lakeview restaurant Pizza Nola, which sold Dong Phuong Bakery king cakes during Carnival. Pizza Nola closed in March 2018, and Samuels has refocused his role as a king cake purveyor. In 2019, he and wife Jennifer created King Cake Hub, an aggregator and reseller of cakes from bakeries across the region. King Cake Hub’s (www.kingcakehub.com) second season begins on Kings’ Day, Jan. 6, in the Mystere Mansion (4800 Canal St.), home to the Mortuary Haunted House at Halloween, with more than 50 varieties of king cake, including some far-out flavors.

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container with dipping sauces like cream cheese or Bavarian cream. If tourists want to try king cake but don’t want to buy a giant one or are on their way to the airport, they can get a little taste of it. From a staff perspective, we are making sure we can all inform people about what is king cake and what does it mean. There were a lot of people who came in (last year) and were bewildered. In terms of new and interesting products, there’s the dragon claw, which Caluda’s is making for us. It’s a laminate Danish dough with a cream cheese icing, using butter instead of margarine. It’s horseshoe-shaped, thin and flaky like a croissant. Bywater Bakery is doing an azul dulce blueberry. Chef Amy Boudreaux, who used to be at Balestra’s and is now the bakery manager at Zuppardo’s (Family Supermarket), does the most creative looking cakes. She will be making blueberry lemon Chantilly, pumpkin cannoli and Death by Chocolate.

What’s your take on year-round king cakes? S: We are traditionalists in that regard. We hold pretty firm to the “no king cake before Jan. 6” policy. We have been debating [depending on NFL playoff scenarios] an early New Orleans Saints cake hub with black and gold cake, but Christmas, Easter, Shavuot king cakes — that’s breaking the rules, I think. That said, we spend the whole year looking for new products. At one point last year, I had nine king cakes in my fridge. We go through a lot of king cake in the Samuels’ house. — REBECCA FRIEDMAN

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Suis Generis — 3219 Burgundy St., (504) 309-7850; www.suisgeneris.com — Reservations accepted for large parties. D Wed-Sun, late Wed-Sun, brunch SatSun. $$

Breaux Mart — Citywide; www.breauxmart.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $

14 Parishes — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.14parishes.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Eat Well — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.pythianmarket.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $ Edison’s Espresso and Tea Bar— Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www. pythianmarket.com — Delivery available. No reservations. B and L daily. Cash not accepted. $ Fete au Fete StrEATery — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.feteaufete. com — No reservations. B and L daily, D Fri-Sat. $$ Frencheeze — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 269-3871; www.pythianmarket.com — No reservations. L and D daily. $ Kais — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (941) 481-9599; www.pythianmarket.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ La Cocinita — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 309-5344; www.lacochinitafoodtruck.com — Delivery available. No reservations. B, L and D daily. $ Little Fig — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave.; www.little-fig.com — No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat. $$ Meribo Pizza — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 481-9599; www.meribopizza.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Willie Mae’s at the Market — Pythian Market, 234 Loyola Ave., (504) 459-2640; www.williemaesnola.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$

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Catalino’s — 7724 Maple St., (504) 6186735; www.facebook.com/catalinosllc — Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ Chais Delachaise — 7708 Maple St., (504) 510-4509; www.chaisdelachaise. com — Reservations accepted. L SatSun, D daily, late Fri-Sat. $$ Mikimoto — 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881; www.mikimotosushi.com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted for large parties. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Pyramids Cafe — 3151 Calhoun St., (504) 861-9602 — No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 7839 St. Charles Ave., (504) 866-9313; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

FAUBOURG MARIGNY Kebab — 2315 St. Claude Ave., (504) 3834328; www.kebabnola.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D WedMon, late Fri-Sat. $ Mardi Gras Zone — 2706 Royal., (504) 947-8787 — No reservations. Open 24 hours daily. $ Marie’s Kitchen — 2483 Burgundy St., (504) 267-5869; www.mariesbarandkitchen.com — No reservations. D Fri-Sun. $$

FRENCH QUARTER Antoine’s Annex — 513 Royal St., (504) 525-8045; www.antoines.com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $ Antoine’s Restaurant — 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com — Reservations recommended. L, D MonSat, brunch Sun. $$$ Bourbon House — 144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111; www.bourbonhouse.com — Reservations accepted. B, L. D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Brennan’s New Orleans — 417 Royal St., (504) 525-9711; www.brennansneworleans.com — Reservations recommended. B, L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $$$ Criollo — Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., (504) 681-4444; www.criollonola.com — Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily. $$ Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse — 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennansrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Gazebo Cafe — 1018 Decatur St., (504) 525-8899; www.gazebocafenola.com — No reservations. L, early dinner daily. $$ House of Blues — 225 Decatur St., 310-4999; www.hob.com/neworleans — Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat., brunch Sun. $$ Killer Poboys — 219 Dauphine St., (504) 462-2731; 811 Conti St., (504) 252-6745; www.killerpoboys.com — No reservations. Hours vary by location. Cash only at Conti Street location. $ The Market Cafe — 1000 Decatur St., (504) 527-5000; www.marketcafenola. com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$ Restaurant R’evolution — 777 Bienville

OUT TO EAT

UPTOWN

PH OTO BY CH E RY L G E R B E R

Little Fig (234 Loyola Ave., 504-259-4658; www.little-fig.com) at Pythian Market serves a platter of Mediterranean food including falafel, hummus, salad, zhoug, toum, pan bread and more.

St., (504) 553-2277; www.revolutionnola. com — Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Roux on Orleans — Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans Ave., (504) 571-4604; www.bourbonorleans.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, D Tue-Sun. $$ Tableau — 616 St. Peter St., (504) 9343463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com — Reservations accepted. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

HARAHAN/JEFFERSON/ RIVER RIDGE Cold Stone Creamery — 1130 S. Clearview Parkway, Suite F, (504) 736-5037; www. coldstonecreamery.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L, D daily. $ The Rivershack Tavern — 3449 River Road, (504) 834-4938; www.therivershacktavern.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 1212 S. Clearview Parkway, Elmwood, (504) 7333803; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $

KENNER The Landing Restaurant — Crowne Plaza, 2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4675611; www.neworleansairporthotel.com — No reservations. B, L, D daily. $$

LAKEVIEW Lakeview Brew Coffee Cafe — 5606 Canal Blvd., (504) 483-7001; www.lakeviewbrew.com — No reservations. B, L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $

METAIRIE Akira Sushi + Hibachi — 3326 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, (504) 304-8820; www. akirametairie.com — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Kosher Cajun New York Deli & Grocery — 3519 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com — No reservations. L Sun-Thu, D Mon-Thu. $ Mark Twain’s Pizza Landing — 2035 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 832-8032; www.marktwainpizza.com — No reservations. L Tue-Sat, D Tue-Sun. $ Tandoori Chicken — 2916 Cleary Ave., Me-

tairie, (504) 889-7880 — No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 2125 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 510-4282; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Vincent’s Italian Cuisine — 4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www. vincentsitaliancuisine.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Mon-Sat. $$

MID-CITY/TREME Angelo Brocato’s — 214 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 486-1465; www.angelobrocatoicecream.com — No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Brown Butter Southern Kitchen & Bar — 231 N. Carrollton Ave., Suite C, (504) 6093871; www.brownbutterrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$ Cafe NOMA — New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 482-1264; www.cafenoma.com — Reservations accepted for large parties. L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness. com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ FullBlast Brunch — 139 S. Cortez St., (504) 302-2800; www.fullblastbrunch. com — Reservations accepted. Brunch Thu-Mon. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizzas.com — No reservations. L, D, late daily. $ Ikura Sushi + Hibachi — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 485-5658; www.ikuranola.net — Delivery available. No reservations. L and D daily. $$ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity.com — No reservations. L daily, D Mon-Sat, brunch Sun. $$ Namese — 4077 Tulane Ave., (504) 4838899; www.namese.net — Reservations accepted. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Ralph’s on the Park — 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-1000; www.ralphsonthepark. com — Reservations recommended. L Tue-Fri, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4024 Canal St., (504) 302-1133; www.theospizza. com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ Willie Mae’s Scotch House — 2401 St. Ann St., (504) 822-9503; www.williemaesnola. com — No reservations. L Mon-Sat. $$

Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise.com — No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 8910997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com — No reservations. L, D Mon-Sat. $$ Le’s Baguette Banh Mi Cafe — 4607 Dryades St., (504) 895-2620; www.facebook. com/lesbaguettenola — No reservations. B Sat-Sun, L and D daily. $ Miyako Japanese Seafood & Steakhouse — 1403 St. Charles Ave., (504) 410-9997; www.japanesebistro.com — Reservations accepted. L Sun-Fri, D daily. $$ Piccola Gelateria — 4525 Freret St., (504) 493-5999; www.piccolagelateria.com — No reservations. L, D Tue-Sun. $ Theo’s Neighborhood Pizza — 4218 Magazine St., (504) 894-8554; www.theospizza.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $ The Trolley Stop Cafe — 1923 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-0090; www.thetrolleystopcafe.com — Delivery available. No reservations. B and L daily, D and latenight Thu-Sat. $ Twisted Waffles — 1410 Annunciation St., Suite 2117, (504) 586-0573; www.twistedwaffles.com — Delivery available. No reservations. B, D daily, D Mon-Sat. $$

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New Year’s Day!

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Nola Caye — 898 Baronne St., (504) 3021302; www.nolacaye.com — Reservations accepted. L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Vyoone’s Restaurant — 412 Girod St., (504) 518-6007; www.vyoone.com — Reservations accepted. L Tue-Fri, D Tue-Sat, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$

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WEST BANK Mosca’s — 4137 Hwy. 90 W., Westwego, (504) 436-8950; www.moscasrestaurant. com — Reservations accepted. D Tue-Sat. Cash only. $$$ Restaurant des Familles — 7163 Barataria Blvd., Crown Point, (504) 689-7834; www. desfamilles.com — Reservations recommended. L, D daily. $$$ Specialty Italian Bistro — 2330 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, (504) 391-1090; www.specialtyitalianbistro.com — No reservations. L, D daily. $$ Tavolino Pizza & Lounge — 141 Delaronde St., (504) 605-3365; www.facebook.com/ tavolinolounge — Reservations accepted for large parties. D daily. $$

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30/90 — Hotline, 5; DJ Dot Dunnie, 9 Ace Hotel, 3 Keys — 20/20 Vision, Lee Fields and the Expressions, Aaron Abernathy Trio, 9

Start the new year on a French note!

BMC — Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8; Jam Brass Band, 11 Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson, noon; Kala Chandra, 3; Chance Bushman Rhythm Stompers, 6:30; John Lisi, 10; Glamarama and guest (Frenchmen Theatre), 9:30; DJ-Ike, midnight

French classes for all ages and all levels starting January 13

Blue Nile — Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Yoshitaka Z2 Tsuji & Friends, 5; Leslie Cooper and Harry Mayronne, 7; Marina Orchestra, 10 Columns Hotel — Kathleen Moore, 9 Carnaval Lounge — Lo-Beam, Palm Sunday, Matron and Julie Odell, 9

Alliance Française de La Nouvelle-Orléans 1519 Jackson Ave. 504-568-0770 afno@af-neworleans.org

LET US GATHER

Three Muses — Monty Banks, 5; Sam Cammarata, 9 Tipitina’s — Galactic, Anjelika Jelly Joseph & Southern Avenue, 10 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 6

NEW YEAR’S DAY 1 30/90 — Justin Donovan, 5; Big Mike & The R&B Kings, 9

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots, 9

Columns Hotel — Kathleen Moore, 8

Howlin’ Wolf — Rebirth Brass Band, 11 The Jazz Playhouse — Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, 9 Joy Theater — Big Freedia, Boyfriend and Sweet Crude, 10 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5; Jason Bishop, 8:30 Old U.S. Mint — Down on Their Luck Orchestra, 2 One Eyed Jacks — DJ Dance Party, 10; George Gekas’ Pocket Protection, 1 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Palm Court Jazz Allstars, 8:30 Preservation Hall — All Stars with Charlie Gabriel, 4 Prime Example — The Spectrum 6 Quintet, 8 & 10

The Starlight — Chris Craig, 4; Kuwaisiana, 11

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11

Old Point Bar — 1% Nation, 9

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Southport Hall & Deck — Where Y’acht, 9

DMac’s Bar & Grill — Walter “Wolfman” Washington, 9

House of Blues — Foundation of Funk featuring George Porter Jr.. John Medeski & Eric Krasno, 6:30; Michael Liuzza (Restaurant & Bar), 6:30; The Quickening (Foundation Room), 7; DJ Raj Smoove, 10

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Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, 8 & 10

Circle Bar — Joe Kile, 7; rADOLESCENTS, The Hajj & Die Rotzz, 9

Hi-Ho Lounge — Debauche, 9

JANUARY 8TH FROM 5:30 TO 8:30 PM

Sidney’s Saloon — Rob Armus, 7; Steve Detroy, 10

Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, 3; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Crawdaddy T’s & Cajun Zydeco Review, 10

Fountain Lounge — Richard Scott, 9:30

MEET OUR TEACHERS AT OUR OPEN HOUSE:

Santos Bar — DJs Trissy & Otto New Years Eve dance party, 8

Ralph’s on the Park — Joe Krown, 5 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Tab Benoit, 9:30

Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll and Friends, 6 Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Niko Lorraine, 8 House of Blues — DJ Doug Funnie (Foundation Room), 6; Cary Hudson (Restaurant & Bar), 6:30 Igor’s Check Point Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 Preservation Hall — Legacy Band with Mark Braud, 5; All-Stars with Charlie Gabriel, 8 Santos Bar — Swamp Moves & Russell Welch Swamp Moves Trio, 10:30; Karaoke Shakedown with Alesondra, 11:59 Three Muses — Leslie Martin, 5; Hot Club of New Orleans, 8

THURSDAY 2 30/90 — Tony Lee Thomas, 5; Smoke N Bones, 9; DJ Trill Skill, 10 BMC — Blues Feelings, 5; Kim Turk Band, 8;Big Mike & R&B Kings, 11 Bamboula’s — J. Anderson, noon; Rancho Tee Motel, 3; Marty Peters & The Party Meters, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Rebecca Leigh and Harry Mayronne, 5; Tom McDermott and Aurora Nealand, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Conor Donohue, 6; Treces Del Sur, 9

MUSIC

Casa Borrega — Alexey Marti and friends, 7

One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10

Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louis, Craig Klein & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7

Circle Bar — Dark Lounge featuring Rik Slave, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Leo Keegan’s Rock ‘n Roll Jam, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Dos Guitarras, Javier Gutierrez and Soren Andrade, 9 House of Blues — Jake Landry & The Right Lane Bandits, 6:30; The Tempted (Foundation Room), 8 Howlin’ Wolf — Swamp Ritual featuring Drrtywulvz, Space Geisha, Navigatorz, Sepia, Thought Process, Pheel, Squalpat, Kripa & Gillyum, 9

MAR

Preservation Hall — All Stars with Rickie Monie, 1 & 2:30; Legacy Band with Wendell Brunious, 5; All Stars with Shannon Powell, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Karma, 9:30 Saenger Theater — Tipper & Friends, 8 SideBar — Julie O’Dell, Megan Diana McGeorge & Cassie Watson, 7; Charlie Wooton, Daniel Groover and Mike Doussan, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — The Swinging Doors, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Jason Marsalis Quartet with Ellis Marsalis, 8 & 10

March 6 ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ 13th Annual Big Easy Blues Festival

The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-AHolics, 8:30 Le Bon Temps Roule — The Soul Rebels, 11

Southport Hall — Motley Crucial & Poison Overdose, 7

March 27-28 ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ Hogs For The Cause

Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — William Robinson, 8; Elise Bourg, 9; Mark Fernandez, 9

Three Muses — Royal Roses, 5:30; Esther Rose, 9

March 29 ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ TOBYMAC HITS DEEP TOUR

Tipitina’s — Morgan Heritage, 10

April 18 ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ The Fabulously Funny Comedy Festival with Mike Epps

One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times, 10

Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3

April 23-26 ÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌÌ Disney on Ice - Dream Big

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers, 7 Preservation Hall — Legacy Band with Gregg Stafford, 5; All-Stars with Kevin Louis, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Leroy Thomas & Zydeco Roadrunners, 8 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Storyville Stompers, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Mia Borders, 8 Treme Art and Music Lounge — Hot 8 Brass Band, 8

FRIDAY 3

SATURDAY 4 30/90 — Jonathan Bauer Project, 11 a.m.; Josh Benitez Band, 2; Noah Young Band, 5; Sam Price & The True Believers, 8; DJ Torch, 10; Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, 11 BMC — The Jazzmen, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Les Getrex ’n’ Creole Cookin’, 6; Jason Neville FunkySoul Band, 9; Groove Function, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Sabertooth Swing, 11; Johnny Mastro, 7; Crawdaddy T’s & Cajun Zydeco Review, 11:30

30/90 — Kettle Black, 2; Kennedy & The M.O.T.H., 5; Luscious Duchess, 8; DJ Dot Dunnie, 10; Gene’s Music Machine, 11

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Debbie Davis birthday bash, 6; B Side Beatniks and Larry Scala, 9

BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Tempted, 6; Smokin’ Foundation, 9; Josh Benitez Band, 11:59

Carnaval Lounge — The Sleazeball Orchestra, 6; Champagne Girl, The Noise Complaints and Strawberry Sticker, 9

Bamboula’s — Adventure Continues, 11; Kala Chandra, 2; Smoky Greenwell, 6:30; Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Carmela Rappazzo, 6; Tiffany Pollack & John Fohl, 9 Carnaval Lounge — Dirty Rain Revelers, 6; DJ Yrstrly, 9 Casa Borrega — Olivya Lee, 7 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & friends, 7; Cactus Thief, Natalie Mae and Jen Sygit, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Vance Orange, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Panorama Jazz Band, 10 House of Blues — Michael Liuzza, noon; Captain Buckles Band, 4; The Bad Sandys, 7:30; DJ Tony Skratchere (Foundation Room), 10 Oak Wine Bar — Mikalya Braun, 9; Maid of Orleans, 9:30 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5

Casa Borrega — Olivya Lee, 7 Circle Bar — Chef Menteur with The Stacks and Sweet Sugar, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Walter “Wolfman” Washington Trio, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Betty Shirley Band, 10 House of Blues — Shawan Rice, 12:30; Jamie Lynn Vessels, 4; Jake Landry & The Right Lane Bandits (Foundation Room), 7; Sean Riley, 7:30; DJ Matt Scott, 10; The Journey tribute band, 8 Howlin’ Wolf Den — Slim KuttaR, 10 The Jazz Playhouse — The Nayo Jones Experience, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 5 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Mark Fernandez, 9; Patsy Grace, 9 Oak Wine Bar — Keith Burnstein, 9 PAGE 32

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PREVIEW Chorinho Forever BY JAKE CLAPP

P H OTO B Y A P R I L R E N A E P H OTO G R A P H Y

MUSICIANS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY are meeting in New Orleans this week in a celebration of choro, the bright, airy Brazilian genre sometimes called the grandfather of bossa nova. A little closer to home, the Saint Paul Sunday radio program described choro (or chorinho) as “the New Orleans jazz of Brazil” — and you’ll quickly spot the similarities. The week of International Choro Connections, organized by New Orleans musician Susanne Ortner (pictured), starts at noon Saturday, Jan. 4, with a public roda de choro — a circle gathering of musicians and those who are curious about the music — at Carmo (627 Julia St.). The week’s largest concert takes place at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, with about a dozen musicians from New Orleans, New York City, Chicago, Boston, Flagstaff, Arizona, San Anselmo, California, and Germany performing in concert at the Marigny Opera House (725 St. Ferdinand St.). Smaller concerts are planned for the rest of the week. Cellist Catherine Bent, flutist Dominique Gagne and Ortner, a clarinetist and saxophonist, perform together at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in the back room at Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant (1001 Esplanade Ave.). Bent and Ortner will perform as a duo at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, at New Orleans Museum of Art (1 Collins Diboll Circle) and at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11, at SideBar Nola (611 S. White St.).

MUSIC Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Greg Stafford & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Preservation Hall — All Stars with Will Smith, 1 & 2:3; Preservation Brass with Mark Braud, 5; All Stars with Mark Braud, 8 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Category 6, 9:30 Saenger Theater — Tipper & Friends — Downtempo Night, 8 SideBar — Alex McMurray, 7; Martin Krusche, Dan Caro and Martin Masakowski, 9

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11 a.m.; Pfister Sisters, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Carnaval Lounge — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 6; Gina Leslie Sundays, 9 Circle Bar — Kate Baxter, 5; Micah McKee, Friends & Blind Texas Marlin, 7; Erotic Tonic, 10 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Love Skunk & Coyah, 7 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Peter Nu, 9 House of Blues (Restaurant & Bar) — Sean Riley, 5

MONDAY 6 30/90 — The Dapper Dandies, 5; Gene Harding’s New Orleans Super Jam, 9 BMC — Zoe K., 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim Blues Trio, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Getrex ’n’ Creole Cooking, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Quiana Lynell, 8 & 10

Howlin’ Wolf Den — Hot 8 Brass Band, 10

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Al “Carnival Time” Johnson and Davis Rogan, 5; Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, 7

Three Muses — Leo Forde, 5;Davis Rogan, 6; Shotgun, 9

The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle Jazz Quartet, 8

Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7; James Rose, 7

Treme Art and Music Lounge — Tra$h Magnolia, 9

Old Point Bar — Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7

DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam, 8

Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Mark Braud, Ronell Johnson & Sunday Night Swingsters, 7

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9

30/90 — Natalie Cris, 11 a.m.; Truman Holland & The Back Porch Review, 2; Carolyn Broussard, 5; T’Canaille, 9

Preservation Hall — Legacy Band with Will Smith, 5; All Stars with Wendell Brunious, 8

Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8:30

BMC — Kalinda Laveaux, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Retrospex, 7; Moments of Truth, 10

Santos Bar — DJ Unicorn Fukr, 10

One Eyed Jacks — Blind Texas Marlin, 10

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Oscar Rossignoli Trio, 8 & 10

Preservation Hall — The Jazz Masters with Leroy Jones, 5; All-Stars with Charlie Gabriel, 8

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Bamboula’s — Barry Bremer, 11; NOLA Ragweeds Jazz, 2; Ed Wills Blues4Sale, 10

Saenger Theater — Tipper & Friends — Ambient Night, 8

Three Muses — Raphael Et Pascal, 5; The Clementines, 8

House of Blues — Shawan Rice, 6:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Timothy Murphy & Friends, 7; Simple Pleasures, 9; Jay P. Dufour, 10

Rock n’ Bowl — NOLA Swing Dance

Connection & DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — Michelle Nicolle & Belinda Moody, 7; Doug Garrison, Jessica Wright and Andy Page, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Lundi Karaoke & Sunshine Edae, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Jambalaya Jam featuring Joshua Benitez Band, 8 Three Muses — Monty Banks, 5; Meschiya Lake, 8

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Metropolitan Opera Auditions Concert. Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall- Loyola University, 6363 St Charles Ave — The concert features finalists from Satruday’s Amici Metropolitan Opera regional auditions. $10. 1 p.m. Sunday. Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — David L. Harris Jazz trio performs. www.trinityartistseries.com. 5 p.m. Sunday.

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THURSDAY 2 Celebration in the Oaks. City Park, 5 Victory Drive — The winter spectacle in the park features more than 1 million lights, displays and trees scattered through 25 acres, including the Botanical Garden, Storyland and Carousel Gardens. Closed New Year’s Eve. Through Wednesday. www.celebrationintheoaks.com. Tickets $10-$28. 6 p.m. Sugar Bowl Fan Jam. Champions Square, LaSalle Street — There is food, interactive games, family-friendly performers and musical entertainment, with pep rallies including the bands and cheerleaders of Baylor University and University of Georgia. www.allstatesugarbowl.org. 4 p.m.

FRIDAY 3 Wizard World New Orleans. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. — Three-day conference features entertainment, cosplay contests, gaming and more from the realms of science fiction and fantasy, with celebrities including Xander Berkeley, Tom Welling, Cary Elwes, Sam Heughan and Holly Marie Combs. Also Saturday and Sunday. www.wizardworld. com. Tickets $35 and up. 4 p.m.

SATURDAY 4 Happy Vienna New Year. Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St. — The Austrian dinner features Tafelspitz with appetizers, salad, and soup plus entertainment by the Viennese

New Year’s Eve Algiers Tricentennial. Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan St. — The yearlong observance of the tricentennial of Algiers concludes with the unveiling of a Transatlantic Slave Route marker at 3 p.m. followed by reopening of a carriage house with music and food at 6 p.m. www.algiers-tricentennial.org. 3 p.m. Allstate Sugar Bowl Fan Fest. Jax Brewery parking lot, 600 Decatur St. — Festivities include pep rallies for Baylor University and the University of Georgia, and DJ Rob Nice entertains at 7 p.m., before Fan Fest becomes the Central Time Zone broadcast location for “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.” www.allstatesugarbowl.org. Fan Fest opens at 11 a.m. Big Night New Orleans New Year’s Eve. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 610 Loyola Ave. — There’s music by Choppa, Petey Pablo, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Flow Tribe, Bag of Donuts. Beverly Skillz, DJ Rectangle, DJ Mike Swift and DJ Captain Charles. The event also features burlesque, a mock casino, a silent disco, themed party areas, food, drinks and party favors. www.bignightneworleans.com. Tickets $99 and up; VIP packages available. Doors open 9 p.m. Brass-A-holics. Harrah’s New Orleans, 8 Canal St. — Brass-A-holics and DJ G perform at a New Year’s Eve party at Masquerade. www.harrahs.com. Free admission. 10 p.m. DJ Soul Sister’s Soul Train. Civic Theatre, 510 O’Keefe Ave. — DJ Soul Sister and the Booty Patrol dancers lead a night of rare groove funk, soul and R&B. www.civicnola. com. Tickets $30-$125. Doors open 9 p.m. Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St. — Sheryl Crow and Usher perform and Billy Porter hosts broadcasts from the Allstate Sugar Bowl Fan Fest. There are fireworks and a midnight fleur-de-lis drop at Jax Brewery. 9 p.m. Dirty Dozen Brass Band. The Maison, 508 Frenchmen St. — The Dirty Dozen and DJs provide music and there’s an open bar. www.maisonfrenchmen.com. Tickets $70$120. Doors open 10 p.m. Dragon’s Den New Year’s Eve. Dragon’s Den, 435 Esplanade Ave. — Legatron Prime and DJ FTK lead a New Year’s dance party. www.dragonsdennola.com. Free admission. Doors open 10 p.m. Gatsby: A New Year’s Eve Affair. NOPSI Hotel, 317 Baronne St. — The Roaring Twenties-themed celebration includes live music, DJs and a balloon drop at midnight. Admission with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and a dinner buffet is $195; admission with a cash bar and midnight Champagne toast is $40. www.nopsihotel.com. Doors open 8 p.m.

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Sheryl Crow will perform at the Allstate Sugar Bowl Fan Fest New Year’s Eve. New Year’s Eve at the Ace Hotel. Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet St. — The New Year’s Eve celebration features a performance by soul singer Lee Fields and the Expressions. Soul singer Aaron Abernathy opens and there are DJ sets by DJ Felice Gee and Legatron Prime. Tickets are $150 and include bottomless sparkling wine. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. A free “pregame” event in the Lobby Bar features DJ Shane Love at 5 p.m. www.acehotel.com. NOLA ChristmasFest. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd — Final day for indoor holiday festival with ice skating, inflatables, entertainment, carnival rides, Santa and friends, a Christmas tree decorator showcase, gingerbread houses and special events; some activities require additional purchase. www.nolachristmasfest.com. $20-$25. 11 a.m. Noon Year’s Eve. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 15 Henry Thomas Drive — The New Year’s Eve celebration for youngsters includes ringing bells, bubbles and beach balls outdoors, a brass band second line and activities including face painting, paper bag hat decorating, a confetti drop and more. www.lcm.org. Tickets $10-$20. 9:30 a.m. Three Ring Twerkus. The Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St. — The Queen Diva Big Freedia headlines the celebration and there are performances by Boyfriend and Sweet Crude. www.thejoytheater.com. Tickets $30-$60. Doos open at 9 p.m. The Revivalists. The Fillmore New Orleans, Harrah’s New Orleans, 6 Canal St. — The

alt-rock band closes out the year at The Fillmore New Orleans. Durand Jones & The Indicators also perform. Tickets $74$108.50. www.fillmorenola.com. Doors open at 9 p.m. Ring My Bell. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St. — DJ Shane Love and the One Eyed Jacks GoGo dancers lead the 1970s dance party. www.oneeyedjacks.net. Tickets $10. Doors open at 9 p.m. Sugar Bowl Fan Fest. Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St. — Held in the riverside parking lot, the three-day event features activities and performance, culminating with the Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve show featuring Usher and Sheryl Crow; plus pep rallies for Georgia and Baylor. www. allstatesugarbowl.org. 11 a.m. Tuesday. Sugar Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade. French Quarter~, — The Carnival-style parade with floats and bands begins at Elysian Fields Avenue and Decatur Street and crosses the French Quarter to Canal Street. www. allstatesugarbowl.org. 2:45 p.m. Winter Cooking Camp. Southern Food & Beverage Museum, 1609 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd — Week-long program for ages 7-11 with food activities, crafts, games and more. www.natfab.org. $110-$130. 9 a.m. Zoo Year’s Eve. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St. — There is a midday countdown to the new year with music, games and prizes. Free with regular zoo admission. www. audubonnatureinstitute.org. 10:30 a.m.

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PREVIEW Joan of Arc Parade BY WILL COVIELLO THE KREWE DE JEANNE D’ARC will celebrate the centennial of Joan of Arc’s canonization throughout 2020, and P H OTO B Y B R E T T D U K E it kicks off the Carnival season with its annual parade on her birthday, Jan. 6. The route starts on Bienville Street near Canal Place and crosses the French Quarter on Chartres Street with a stop at the St. Louis Cathedral. The procession marches to the Joan of Arc statue on Decatur Street to sing “Happy Birthday” and ends at Jackson Square. This year’s royalty includes Margarita Bergen as Queen Yolande of Aragon, artist Simon Hardeveld as King Charles VI and Zoe Kanga as Maid of Honor. Krewe members costume as angels, monks, soldiers and Medieval and religious characters. Parade throws include hand-decorated swords, doubloons and playing cards. At 7 p.m. Monday in the French Quarter. www.joanofarcparade.org.

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Operetta Ensemble. www.deutscheshaus. org. Tickets $50-$60. 6:30 p.m. Metropolitan Opera Auditions. Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — Opera’s National Council holds auditions, and the winner advances to the semi-finals in New York to compete on the Met stage. There’s a concert by competitors Sunday; sponsored by local Amici group. 9 a.m.

SUNDAY 5 King Cake Extravaganza. 1467 Moss St. — Friends of St. Alphonsus Cultural Center hold a benefit for the Irish Channel facility. Tickets $40. (504) 481-5223. friendsofstalphonsusnola@gmail.com.

MONDAY 6 Allons Au Carnival! A Twelfth Night Fete. Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road — Southern Rep and Krewe du Coeur usher in the season with a free party of king cake, red beans and rice, live jazz and more, with a salute to Queen Margarita Bergen and Krewe de Jeanne D’Arc. www. southerrep.com. 7:30 p.m. Joan of Arc Parade. French Quarter — The walking procession heralds the beginning of Carnival and salutes the Maid of Orleans. The route starts at Bienville and North Front streets, proceeds to Chartres Street and then Ursulines Street and Decatur Street and ends at Jackson Square. www.joanofarcparade.org. 7 p.m. Phunny Phorty Phellows. RTA Willow Street car barn, 8201 Willow St. — Streetcar parade that heralds the Carnival season gathers at the Williow Street Streetcar Barn and rides on a car from Carrollton Avenue to St. Charles Avenue, with live music and toasts at the beginning. www. phunnyphortyphellows.com. 6:30 p.m. Societe des Champs Elysee Masked Ball. Carnaval Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave. — The normally streetcar-riding krewe will

stage a Titanic masked ball, costumes and masks required. www.societedeschampselysee.org. Tickets $20. 8 p.m.

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Pelicans Basketball. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive — New Orleans’ NBA team plays the Utah Jazz at 7 p.m. www.nba.com/pelicans. Tickets $35-$280. Sugar Bowl. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive — The college football bowl games pits the No. 5 ranked University of Georgia Bulldogs against the No. 7 ranked Bears of Baylor University. www.allstatesugarbowl.org. 7:45 p.m.

FILM Some national chains do not announce their opening weekend lineups in time for Gambit’s print deadline. This is a partial list of films running in the New Orleans area this weekend.

OPENINGS “Black Christmas” (PG-13) — A group of female students are stalked by a stranger during their Christmas break in this horror flick starring Imogen Poots and Cary Elwes. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Jumanji — The Next Level” (PG-13) — Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan return in this sequel about teenagers sucked into a magical but dangerous video game. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Mickey and the Bear” (R) — A headstrong teen fights to keep her household

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NOW SHOWING “21 Bridges” (R) — Chadwick Boseman stars as a NYPD detective who is on a citywide manhunt for a pair of cop killers. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Aeronauts” (PG-13) — In the late 19th century, a daredevil balloon pilot (played by Felicity Jones) and a meteorologist (Eddie Redmayne) team up to advance human knowledge of weather. Chalmette Movies. “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (PG) — Tom Hanks stars as Fred Rogers in this biographical drama based on Rogers and journalist Tom Junod’s real-life friendship. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Addams Family (2019)” (PG) — Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron provide voices in this animated adaptation of the story about the macabre family. Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Black and Blue” (R) — Naomie Harris stars as a New Orleans cop trying to balance her life as a woman and a police officer while corruption runs amok in her unit. AMC Westbank Palace 16; at 10 p.m. Friday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Countdown” (PG-13) — A nurse downloads an app that tells her she only has three days to live. Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Dark Waters” (PG-13) — Mark Ruffalo stars as a corporate defense attorney who takes on an environmental lawsuit against a chemical company. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Ford v. Ferrari” (PG-13) — Car designer Carroll Shelby (played by Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles (Christian Bale) team up to build a Ford race car to challenge Ferrari’s at the 1966 Le Mans. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Frozen II” (PG) — Elsa travels to an enchanted land to find the origins of her powers in this sequel to the 2013 animat-

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ed hit. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Good Liar” (R) — A career con artist (played by Ian McKellen) falls for a wealthy widow (Helen Mirren) he’s trying to swindle in this drama directed by Bill Condon. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Grand Isle” (R) — A young father is charged with murder and must prove his innocence in this action-thriller starring Nicolas Cage and Kelsey Grammer. Chalmette Movies. “Great White Shark 3D” — Narrated by Bill Nighy, this documentary explores the world of the iconic and nearly extinct predator. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “Harriet” (PG-13) — Cynthia Erivo stars as Harriet Tubman in this biographical drama from director Kasi Lemmons. AMC DineIn Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Hidden Pacific” — This 3-D presentation explores some of the Pacific Ocean’s most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “Hold On” (PG-13) — An overlooked singing prodigy embarks on an unlikely journey in this drama inspired by a true story. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Honey Boy” (R) — Shia LaBeouf writes and stars in this drama about a young actor’s stormy childhood and early adult years. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Hurricane on the Bayou” — Meryl Streep narrates this documentary that focuses on the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Entergy Giant Screen Theater. “In Fabric” (R) — A cursed dress passes from person to person during a busy winter sales season in a department store. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge. “Joker” (R) — Joaquin Phoenix stars as Arthur Fleck, the troubled man who becomes the iconic nemesis of Batman. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “Knives Out” (PG-13) — In this noir from director Rian Johnson, a detective (played by Daniel Craig) investigates the death of a patriarch of an eccentric family. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Last Christmas” (PG-13) — A young woman who works as an elf in a department store during the holidays meets a promising, too-good-to-be-true love interest. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore. “Maleficent — Mistress of Evil” (PG) — Angelina Jolie returns as the evil queen, whose complex family ties pull at her relationship with her goddaughter. AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell. “Midway” (PG-13) — Roland Emmerich (“Independence Day”) directs this historical action-drama about the Battle of Midway. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “No Safe Spaces” (PG-13) — Adam Corolla and Jordan Peterson are featured in this documentary about how identity politics and suppression of free speech are further dividing the country. AMC Elmwood Palace

20, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Playing with Fire” (PG) — A crew of firefighters (including John Cena) meets its match when trying to rescue three rambunctious kids. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Playmobil The Movie” (PG) — Anya Taylor-Joy, Daniel Radcliffe and Jim Gaffigan provide voices for this animated adventure featuring the brand name toys. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Queen & Slim” (R) — Daniel Kaluuya and Jodie Turner-Smith star as a couple whose first date takes an unexpected turn after a police officer pulls them over. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Temblores” — In this drama from writer-director Jayro Bustamante, a family man’s normal life is wrecked when he falls in love with a man. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge. “Terminator — Dark Fate” (R) — Sarah Connor (played by Linda Hamilton) teams up with an augmented human to stop an advanced liquid Terminator in this latest sequel in the action/sci-fi franchise. Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Waves” (R) — Trey Edward Shults directs this drama that takes an up close and personal look at a suburban, African American family, led by a domineering father (played by Sterling K. Brown). AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater. “The Whistleblower” — A Chinese expatriate working for a mining company in Australia discovers a health risk and investigates a web of conspiracies. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “The Wolf Hour” (R) — Noami Watts stars as a paranoid woman who is trapped in a South Bronx apartment during the July 1977 blackout. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

SPECIAL SHOWINGS “Apollo 11” (G) — Todd Douglas Miller directs this documentary about the moon mission led by Neil Armstrong. AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Bolshoi Ballet — The Nutcracker” — This adaptation of Tchaikovsky’s score features soloist Margarita Shrainer and principal dancer Semyon Chudin. At 12:55 p.m. Sunday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Elf” (PG) — Will Ferrell stars as Buddy, an elf from the North Pole who is sent to the States to find his real father. Movie Tavern Northshore. “Faustina — Love & Mercy” — A faithbased docudrama tells the story of saint Faustina Kowalska’s vision of Christ. At 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore. “Gorillaz — Reject False Icons” — This movie gives fans an exclusive look into the

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ON STAGE The Amazing Acro-cats Meowy Catmas Special. The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Rescued house cats jump through wreaths, roll an ornament, push a sleigh and perform an array of seasonal tricks. A portion of proceeds benefit cat and kitten rescue. Tickets $21-$40. 3 p.m. Tuesday.

COMEDY Bear with Me. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St. — Laura Sanders and Kate Mason host an open-mic comedy show. Sign-up at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Monday. Comedy Beast. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Vincent Zambon and Cyrus Cooper host a stand-up comedy show. 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Comedy Fuck Yeah. Dragon’s Den, 435 Esplanade Ave. — Vincent Zambon and Mary-Devon Dupuy host a stand-up show. 8:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Gold. House of Blues, Big Mama’s Lounge, 229 Decatur St. — Leon Blanda hosts a stand-up showcase of local and touring comics. 7 p.m. Wednesday. Comedy Gumbeaux. Howlin’ Wolf Den, 901 S. Peters St. — Frederick RedBean Plunkett hosts an open-mic stand-up show. 8 p.m. Thursday. Comedy in the Kennel. The Ugly Dog Saloon, 401 Andrew Higgins Blvd. — A standup comedy show features a variety of performers. Free admission. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Comedy Night in New Orleans. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — The New Movement comics perform. 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Comic Strip. Carnaval Lounge, 2227 St. Claude Ave. — Chris Lane hosts the stand-up comedy open mic with burlesque interludes. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Crescent Fresh. Dragon’s Den, 435 Esplanade Ave. — Ted Orphan and Geoffrey Gauchet host the stand-up comedy open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Thursday. Haeg and Butts Presents. Parleaux Beer Lab, 634 Lesseps St. — The weekly standup, improv and sketch show features local performers. www.parleauxbeerlab.com. 8 p.m. Sunday. Jeff D Comedy Cabaret. Oz, 800 Bourbon St. — This weekly showcase features comedy and drag with Geneva Joy, Carl Cahlua and guests. 10 p.m. Thursday. Joy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Geneva Joy hosts Bing-Oh! 6 p.m. Tuesday. Local Uproar. The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Paul Oswell and Benjamin Hoffman host a stand-up comedy showcase with free food and ice cream. 8 p.m. Saturday. NOLA Comedy Hour. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Duncan Pace hosts an open mic. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Sunday. Rip-Off Show. Hi-Ho Lounge, 2239 St. Claude Ave. — Comedians compete in a live pop-culture game show hosted by Geoffrey Gauchet. 8 p.m. Saturday St. Claude Comedy Hour. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — Clark Taylor hosts a stand-up show. 9:30 p.m. Friday. Spontaneous Show. Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — We Are Young Funny comedians presents the stand-up comedy show and open mic in The Scrapyard. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Stand Up or Shut Up. Igor’s Buddha Belly Burger Bar, 4437 Magazine St. — Garrett Cousino hosts a weekly open-mic show. Signup at 10 p.m., show at 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Sunday Night Social Club. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A different show each week features local talent from

The New Movement. 7 p.m. Sunday. Think You’re Funny? Carrollton Station Bar and Music Club, 8140 Willow St. — Brothers Cassidy and Mickey Henehan host an open mic. Sign-up at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday Night Special. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A rotating comedy showcase features innovative stand-up, sketch and improv comedy shows. 8 p.m. Thursday. Voix de Ville. Santos, 1135 Decatur St. — Jon Lockin hosts a weekly comedy variety show complete with musical guests, burlesque, drag and stand-up comedy. 8 p.m. Tuesday. Wheel of Improv. The New Movement, 2706 St. Claude Ave. — A blend of TV show formats are jammed together. 8 p.m. Saturday.

ART HAPPENINGS Julia Street Art Walk. Julia Street, 300 to 600 blocks — Warehouse District galleries open their doors to the public the first Saturday of every month for self-guided tours of the arts district. 6 p.m. Saturday

OPENINGS 454 Julia Street — “Yellin’ In My Ear” is an exhibition of paintings by Ann Marie Auricchio, through Jan. 18; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. Anne Lane Gallery, 1000 Royal St. — Gallery Opening and reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. Ariodante Gallery, 535 Julia St. — The group exhibition features paintings by Ellerbe + Rowan, architectural model homes by Kim Kreppein Becke, jewelry by Rocsean Spenser and augmented reality art, through January; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. Arthur Roger Gallery, 432 Julia St. — “All The Way Home,” is an exhibition of paintings by Jim Richard, and there are sculptures by John Ahearn and oils by Tom Burckhardt; through Feb. 22; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. LeMieux Galleries, 332 Julia St. — “Deeper Seas” is an exhibition by Alan Gerson, and “Ask Gravity” is by Jesse Poimboeuf, through Feb. 29; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. Callan Contemporary, 518 Julia St. — “Notations” is an exhibition of paintings by James Kennedy, through Feb. 22; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday. Gallery 600 Julia, 600 Julia St. — “Swamp and Circumstance III” features marsh and coastal paintings with architectural pieces by Carol Hallock, through Jan. 31; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — “Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires” includes collages, montages, painting, film and photography exploring images of black women in art, through June 14, 2020. “Meg Turner: Here and Now” is a photography show exploring gender identity and sexuality, through April 12, 2020; “Akosua Adoma Owusu: Welcome to the Jungle,” features videos exploring beauty images, hair and race, through Feb. 2, 2020; “New Orleans Airlift: From New Water Music,”

features photos, materials and sound recordings from the April 8, 2017 performance of “New Water Music” on Lake Pontchartrain, through Feb. 2, 2020. www.cacno.org. Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St. — “The New Orleans Drawings of Gaston de Pontabla” includes drawings from Gaston de Pontalba’s travels in Europe, through Feb. 2; “Crescent City Sport: Stories of Courage and Change,” features artifacts and stories about amateur and professional sports in New Orleans since the Civil War, through March 8, 2020; “Enigmatic Steam: Industrial Landscapes of the Lower Mississippi River” features Richard Sexton’s photos of industry along the river, through April 5, 2020. www.hnoc.org. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — “Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans” explores more than 50 years of gay Carnival culture. “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” features Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items. “Living With Hurricanes — Katrina and Beyond” has interactive displays and artifacts. All shows are ongoing. www.louisiana- statemuseum.org. New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. — “The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home” celebrates the life and legacy of the entertainer, through May 2020. www. nolajazzmuseum.org. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park — “Inventing Acadia — Painting and Place in Louisiana” features landscape paintings through Jan. 26, 2020, plus a site-specific immersive installation “Regina Agu: Passage,” runs through Feb. 10, 2020; “Inspired by Nature: Japanese Art from the Permanent Collection” focuses on flower and bird subjects, through Dec. 30; “Orientalism: Taking and Making” addresses oppression, racism and cultural understanding in 19th-century Orientalist paintings, through Dec. 31; “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” features five 20th-century quilts made by the women from Alabama, through March 15, 2020; “An Ideal Unity: The Bauhaus and Beyond,” about the noted school of design, through March 8, 2020; “Tina Freeman: Lamentations” features photos of wetlands and glaciers, through March 8, 2020; “Ancestors in Stone,” an akwanshi monolith from the Cross Rivers region of Nigeria showcases stone as a material in West African, through July 27, 2020. www.noma.org. Ogden Museum of Southern Art , 925 Camp St. — “Louisiana Contemporary” features art by Louisiana artists, through Jan. 5, 2020; “Memory is a Strange Bell: the Art of William Christenberry” includes paintings, sculpture, found-object assemblage and photography, through March 1, 2020. www.ogdenmuseum.org. Williams Research Center, Historic New Orleans Collection, 410 Chartres St. — “Seeking an Open Life” features photographs from Lafcadio Hearn’s life in Japan, through Jan. 5, 2020. www.hnoc.org.

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world of the alt-rock/pop band led by Damon Albarn. At 7:30 p.m. Monday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Broad Theater. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)” (PG) — Jim Carrey stars as the Grinch in director Ron Howard’s live-action adaptation of Dr. Seuss’ holiday story. Movie Tavern Northshore. “It’s a Wonderful Life” — In this holiday classic from director Frank Capra, James Stewart stars as a frustrated businessman who is shown what life is like if he had never existed. Opening Friday at Movie Tavern Northshore; at 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre. “Les Miserables — The Staged Concert” — The Broadway musical adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel will be broadcast live during its 35th year in London’s West End. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Meet Me in St. Louis” — Judy Garland and Margaret O’Brien star in this family comedy/drama about four daughters preparing to move to New York. At 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14; at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore. “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” (PG-13) — The Griswold family’s plans for a fun holiday season turn into a disaster in this 1989 comedy. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16; opening Friday at Movie Tavern Northshore. “Promare (Redux)” — More aggressive, flame-wielding mutants face off with heroes in this anime action film from Studio TRIGGER. At 7 p.m. Tuesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20. “Prytania’s Very Merry Christmas” — This holiday event features screenings of “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” and the animated adaptation of “Frosty the Snowman.” At 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday at Prytania Theatre. “The Polar Express” (G) — Tom Hanks stars in this animated adventure about a young boy’s journey to the North Pole, based on Chris Van Allsburg’s children’s book. Opening Friday at Movie Tavern Northshore; at 1 p.m. Saturday at Regal Covington Stadium 14. “The Tale of the Princess Kaguya” (PG) — A young woman must confront her past while becoming a princess in this 2013 animated adventure. At 7 p.m. Monday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Regal Covington Stadium 14. “They Shall Not Grow Old” (R) — Peter Jackson directs this documentary about the soldiers who fought during World War I. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, at AMC Westbank Palace 16. “White Christmas” — Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney star in this romantic comedy/musical about a successful song-and-dance team that must team up to save a failing Vermont Inn. Movie Tavern Northshore; at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre..

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