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LAKESIDE2 FELIPE’S CINCO DE MAYO
May 5 | New Orleans, LA felipestaqueria.com/cinco-de-mayoyour-way As the end of the semester is getting closer, it also means that Cinco de Mayo is approaching. In case you didn’t know, Cinco de Mayo celebrates the anniversary of Mexico's victory over the French Empire in 1862. Felipe’s Taqueria invites you to bring your family and friends to come and celebrate the day with them. There will be music, magicians, face painting, a photo booth, caricatures, Cinco de Mayo swag, and of course, their award-winning tacos and, the best margaritas in town. It doesn’t matter if you are uptown, the French Quarter, or in Mid-City, Felipe’s has you covered.
as well as art, a crawfish race, a Cajun and zydeco dance contest, and a crawfish eating contest.
LOUISIANA VETERANS FESTIVAL May 14 | Heritage Park laveteransfestival.com
Our veterans deserve honor and respect for serving our country, and what better way than to dedicate a festival to them? Held during Armed Forces Weekend, Louisiana Veterans Festival brings friends, families, and veterans together for a day of entertainment, live music, arts-andcrafts, and food. There’s also activities for the little ones as well as veterans. All proceedings will go towards East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity’s Veteran’s Build Program.
AMERICAN BALLET THEATRE DON QUIXOTE
June 2–11
Friday & Saturday at 7 pm Sunday Matinee at 2 pm Please check web for Sunday matinee
May 6-8 | Parc Hardy lafayettetravel.com/events/festivals/crawfish-festival The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival has been around since the 1960s. It is a festival that is well-known in Louisiana, and even around the world. This is the perfect time to enjoy spicy crawfish while being in the sun with your friends. Parc Hardy is also a nice place in Breaux Bridge to dig into some crawfish. There will be live music, too. A parade will also be hosted,
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The New Orleans Ballet Theatre is proud and excited to introduce the American Ballet Theatre, which will be performing Don Quixote. The American Ballet Theatre has not been in town in fifty years–their last performance was in 1972. The American Ballet Theatre has been performing in more than forty countries and has been recognized as a living national treasure. Don Quixote is a beautiful piece that offers a colorful and irresistible performance. The show guarantees beauty, so make sure you are ready to have an amazing time.
767 Robert Blvd // Slidell, LA 70458 985-649-3727 // cuttingedgetheater.com Tickets Starting at $17.50 Text 985-285-6666 for Discounted Tickets Reservations strongly advised We are adhering to all covid guidelines
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Jazz Fest II | Where Y'at Magazine
New Kids on the Block
PHOTOS, FROM TOP: BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL; ASM GLOBAL NEW ORLEANS
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BREAUX BRIDGE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL
May 14-15 | Mahalia Jackson Theater nobadance.com/ performances/ abt-satur-
