Get in the Easter spirit with these early celebrations around New Orleans! From egg hunts to crafts to delicious food and drinks, bring the family out for three fun events. Read moreDon't Miss These Early Easter Celebrations

Tachic Hickman-Piazza, founder of Allured By Design, is bringing her knowledge and love for interior design to a new limited web series. "Boutique Shopping Saturdays with Allured by Design" will take viewers on a shopping excursion around New Orleans and the North Shore while providing tips … Read moreThis Local Designer Is Launching a Shopping Show Based in New Orleans

Festival season is almost here as well as the return of Shorty Fest! The event takes place Monday, May 2 (the Monday after the first weekend of Jazz Fest) at Tipitina's and is headlined by Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with performances by Galactic feat. Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph, Dumps… Read moreShorty Fest Returns with a Full Concert and Free Block Party

Valentine's Day was last week, but Elizabeth Lyons' (Reily) song "Always" makes any day feel like a celebration of love! The sweet music video was released Monday, February 21 and features two young New Orleans actors in locations around the city. Read moreThis New Music Video Features Local Talent

Learn more about your favorite holiday during Making Mardi Gras! The exhibition is on display Thursday, January 6 through Sunday, May 8 at The Historic New Orleans Collection and is generously sponsored by Blaine Kern's Mardi Gras World and Kern Studios.  Read moreThis Exhibition Gives a Behind the Scenes Look of Mardi Gras

New Year's Eve is fast approaching! Are you still looking for a fun way to ring in 2022? Lucky for New Orleanians and its visitors, there is always something to do in the Big Easy! Join in on the festivities at one of these nine local spots offering everything from multicourse dinners to del… Read more8 Places to Spend New Year's Eve in New Orleans

The Delta Festival Ballet will celebrate its 40th Anniversary of The Nutcracker on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. This year's performances also marks a return to the Mahalia Jackson Theater with the full Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Glenn Langdon. Ti… Read moreJoin Delta Festival Ballet for Its 40th Anniversary of The Nutcracker

Christmas Without Tears returns to Le Petit Theatre this season! Harry Shearer and Judith Owen return to host the variety show and will be spreading cheer through music, laughter, and special guests over the course of two evenings. Tickets are available online now. Read moreChristmas Without Tears Returns to Le Petit Theatre

Take a break from your regular TV bingeing and add Peacock's Baking It into your queue. The six-episode holiday special is hosted by Maya Rudolph and Andy Samberg and features two New Orleans grandmothers, Harriet Robin a.k.a Nana and Sheldon "Anne" Leonhard a.k.a Grandma, as judges. All of … Read moreWatch for two New Orleans Grandmas on Peacock's New Holiday Special

Create a new tradition this season with Royal Sonesta New Orleans. The French Quarter hotel has transformed into Royal Snowesta and will be hosting its annual Santa's Pajama Party at Restaurant R'evolution throughout December.  Read moreSanta's Pajama Party Is Back at "Royal Snowesta"

Louisiana will take the national and international stage during Thursday's 95th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®! Presented by the Louisiana Office of Tourism, the Celebration Gator will make its debut on Thanksgiving morning and is a tribute to our state's rich culture. It is one of t… Read moreLouisiana's Float Will Make History in Thursday's Big Parade

Enjoy a celebration of New Orleans music, culture, and traditions on Sunday, August 8 during the Inaugural Jazz at Congo Square. The free celebration takes place at Congo Square and is hosted by Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra.  Read moreThis Free Festival Celebrates New Orleans Music, Culture, and Traditions

Looking for a pool to use this season? Most New Orleans hotels offer gorgeous pools as an amenity, but typically to be used by just hotel guests. These three pools allow local visitors to lounge for the day for a fraction of the cost of a room. Save the staycation for another time and take a… Read moreThree Hotel Pools that Welcome Locals

BUKU Music + Art Project has returned this year in a new one-time-only iteration in October. BUKU: Planet B is an alternative way to experience the festival, with a smaller size that still packs a major punch. Over 50 acts will perform against the backdrop of the haunting Market Street Power… Read moreExperience BUKU in a New Way this Fall

While Jazz Fest is on hold, JAMNOLA invites festival lovers to the newly launched JAMFest taking place Wednesday, April 21 through Sunday, May 2. The family-friendly event includes two new installations at the interactive art gallery, weekend arts & crafts vendors, and festival food, wit… Read moreEnjoy Jazz Fest Food, Music, and More at JAMFest

Enjoy music, dinner, and a night out in NOMA's Besthoff Sculpture Garden during Music in the Garden. On Friday, April 16, The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars will perform an intimate, socially distanced outdoor show, assembled by internationally renowned multi-instrumentalist and composer Mahm… Read moreJoin NOMA for Music in the Garden

Since Jazz Fest has been postponed from April to October, a new event might help fill the void. Farmstand Live, a series of cultural experiences featuring live music, culinary delights, and farm fresh produce served up in a drive-in setting, will take place Saturday, April 24 and Saturday, M… Read moreFarmstand Live Can Help Fill the Jazz Fest Void

Rally up your pod for a citywide scavenger hunt hosted by Gambit. Felicity to Frenchmen will take place on Saturday, April 17, and the team (up to four participants) with the most points will win $500 and a gift pack from Dirty Coast. There will be second and third prize winners as well, and… Read moreSign Up Now for Gambit's Family Scavenger Hunt

Missing live music? Head to Dixie Brewery this weekend for six outdoor concerts. There is no cover charge or tickets, but reservations are available.  Read moreHead to Dixie Brewery this Weekend for Live Music

Hang out with the Historic New Orleans Collection virtually this weekend during #NolaMovieNight. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is the museum's feature presentation on Friday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Read moreStay in with the Historic New Orleans Collection this Friday Night

The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute is hosting a festive and COVID-friendly activity on its rooftop. This December, enjoy an intimate moving screening with a themed dinner, cocktail pairings, and panoramic views of the city.  Read moreNOCHI Takes Dinner and a Movie Up a Notch

Looking for a unique Halloween experience this year? Join JAMNOLA during their Halloween Artist Takeover with local costumer and makeup artist La Adorna. House of Eclectic Souls is a five-day event that begins Tuesday, October 27 through Saturday, October 27. The experiences on Friday and Sa… Read moreJAMNOLA's Halloween Event is Hauntingly Beautiful

As Trombone Shorty said in his Adore A-List interview, the quietness brought on by the pandemic felt strange. "For a city that thrives on music—not just clubs and concerts and festivals, but a horn player on the corner or a brass band marching up the street—now you hear less of that. That's … Read moreVirtual Shorty Fest Is Bringing Live Music Back to New Orleans