Learn a little more about some notable New Orleanians through the Historic New Orleans Collection's family activity. The museum's education department has prepared a new kid-friendly arts-and-crafts project titled "Let's Make Puppets."   Read more

It's time to put your quarantine workouts to the test! Friends of City Park is hosting the very first Virtual Friends’ Fest 5K Race this month, and all participants will receive a finishers medal and racing bib. The virtual race is an innovative way to safely experience the beauty of City Pa… Read more

If you've watched all that you can watch on Netflix and can't take another Zoom happy hour, learn about something new instead with the Historic New Orleans Collection. The museum's new virtual exhibition, which offers a look at over 20 different photographic processes and techniques represen… Read more

Are your at-home workouts not cutting it anymore? Enter Fire Flow Studio, a new hot yoga spot located in the Lower Garden District that promises a challenging and uplifting experience through its Vinyasa-style sequences. Read more

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Looking for Fourth of July plans? Z Event Company is hosting a socially distant drive-in music festival and fireworks show on Saturday, July 4. The family friendly six-hour event follows the success of a drive-in showing of Grease, which took place in May. Read more

The New Orleans Museum of Art announced that it will be launching the Creative Assembly Program Series, a new monthly online forum exploring the role social justice and racial equity in the museum field. The first program will commence in early July with monthly discussions to continue throu… Read more

If quarantine inspired you to organize and declutter your home, chances are you went through old photographs. While many choose to digitize their collections, others prefer to hang on to the original copy. The Historic New Orleans Collection is hosting a live online forum on Thursday, June 2… Read more

If you're finally ready to plunge into a new language or your French has become rusty over the years, Alliance Française of New Orleans is here to help! The school is offering online Summer sessions for both adults and children, with quite a few beginner French classes available (at both int… Read more

Slacking on your resolution to start reading more? Let this New Orleans book blogger inspire you to get back on the wagon. Brei Delahoussaye of Sweet Honey and Brei has already read close to 50 books this year, all of which are documented on her popular #Bookstagram. Read more

Thenda Tate-Price knows that laundry is a time consuming chore. Luckily, she loves the task and has a created a solution for those who avoid dealing with their hampers. Dirty Load, LLC started in September 2019 and is a home-based business offering premium laundry and dry cleaning services t… Read more

Join Forever Publishing and Garden District Book Shop for an exclusive event featuring New Orleans author Farrah Rochon and her latest novel The Boyfriend Project. The virtual launch party is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9 at 6 p.m. and will feature a discussion with bestselling author and po… Read more

While this Summer is sure to be different than those of the past, there are still events across New Orleans to look forward to. From days dedicated to nonprofits to movie nights to luxury real estate auctions, these virtual events taking place this June are worth noting.  Read more

Spruce up your next virtual call, meeting, or happy hour with a scene from the Historic New Orleans Collection. History buffs and New Orleans lovers will appreciate the large selection of backgrounds, including a section dedicated to Jazz Fest. Read more

If you're like us, you're already counting down the days until the long weekend. Whether your weekend is starting early (lucky!) or you're patiently waiting until Friday, New Orleans is sure to buzzing as Phase 1 is well underway. Here are three places to visit (responsibly, of course) over … Read more

As the city slowly begins to move forward with reopening, many businesses and organizations continue to offer virtual programming. The Historic New Orleans Collection has two upcoming events that are meant to bring people together while still remaining physically apart. Whether you're a movi… Read more

Switch things up during lunch with Ogden Museum of Southern Art. Each Wednesday at noon, the museum holds a live seated mindfulness meditation inspired by a work of Southern art. The series is led by Ogden Museum Educator and yoga and meditation instructor Mikhayla Harrell. Read more

If you're still bummed about the cancellation of March Madness, this bracket competition might help fill the void. The Historic New Orleans Collection has created the New Orleans Bracket Bash, where the city's cultural touchstones come to "meet and compete." Read more

While closed for the time being, New Orleans Auction Galleries is open online for browsing and bidding. On Friday, May 1, art enthusiasts are sure to find something remarkable during the organization's Modern & Contemporary Art Online Auction. Starting at 11 a.m., over 250 artworks inclu… Read more

Tulane University is keeping its students, alumni, and community informed by providing Coronavirus-related content digitally. The university has held a series of webinars this season featuring Tulane faculty and leadership discussing research, the economy, and managing well-being during the crisis. Read more

If you've found yourself yearning for human connection during this period of social distancing, the New Orleans Museum of Art has compiled a list of books related to themes on that very subject. The museum's Learning and Engagement staff, in partnership with Octavia Books, recommended books … Read more

Looking to add a little variety to your schedule (or lack thereof) this week? Below, three local events you can tune into for free! Read more

Distinguishing one day from another has become a more frequent and difficult puzzle to solve, but adding in something to look forward to during this quarantine might be the trick. Whether you're at home with your significant other, your family, or your roommate, declaring a night dedicated t… Read more

Looking for new ways to give back? Forward Fitness, an Old Metairie Pilates studio, is offering a weekly donation-based workout via Instagram Live. The first class, which took place on Thursday, April 9, raised over $700 which in turn was used to feed front line workers at Ochsner Medical Center. Read more

While the museum is currently closed, the staff of The Historic New Orleans Collection is hard at work. The dedicated team is chronicling the pandemic in New Orleans, which has one of the highest concentrations of COVID-19 cases in the nation, in real time. Read more

There is sure to be a moment (or several moments) of boredom during this period of social distancing. While streaming services like Netflix offer hours of entertainment, we suggest stretching your creative muscles with a craft kit. There are kits for all types of crafting—painting, embroider… Read more

Due to COVID-19, the Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent City Classic, a popular annual 10k, will not be held on Saturday, April 11. Instead of cancelling the event, organizers introduced the Virtual CCC10k, with the coveted 2020 Top 500 Men and Top 500 Women poster as a prize.* The organization is… Read more