EVENT LISTINGS
Figure Drawing Class. Forstall Art Supplies, 3135 Calhoun St., (504) 866-4278; www.forstallartsupply.com — Call to register for the figure drawing class. Admission $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
cocoa and apple cider, a visit from Santa Claus and a sugar plum fairy, and a puppeteer entertains. People bringing unwrapped new toys get photos with Santa. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Free Environmental Job Training. Dillard University, 2601 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 283-8822; www.dillard.edu — The Deep South Center for Environmental Justice at Dillard University and the National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences offer free job training in hazardous waste cleanup, green construction, mold remediation and lead and asbestos abatement. Incentives include stipends, bus tokens (if needed) and lunch. Upon completion of the program, participants will receive job placement assistance. Call (504) 816-4005 to sign up.
Crescent City Farmers Market. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St. — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. Visit www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
It’s All About the Music BIke Ride. Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — As part of NOLA Social Ride, bicyclists cruise around the city, stopping a few times along the way to enjoy free live music. More information is available
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Canal Street Lighting Ceremony. Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel, 739 Canal St., (504) 962-0500; www. astorneworleans.com — The public is invited to see more than 1 million twinkling lights on Canal Street get turned on for the holiday season. Franklin Avenue Baptist Church’s choir performs, there’s complimentary
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at www.facebook.com/groups/ nolasocialride. 6 p.m. Miracle on Fulton Street. Fulton Street at Poydras Street near Harrah’s Hotel — Celebrate the holiday season with a faux snowfall from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., pictures with Santa Claus from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., shopping, live entertainment, light shows, a huge decorated tree, dining and holiday treats. Visit www. miracleonfulton.com for details. Through Jan. 6. Reggae Night. The Other Place, 1224 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 9437502 — DJ Kush Master spins reggae, there’s food from Coco Hut and there are cultural vendors. Free admission. 8 p.m. Toddler Time. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., (504) 523-1357; www.lcm. org — The museum hosts special Tuesday and Thursday activities for children ages 3 and under and their parents or caregivers. Admission $8, free for members. 10:30 a.m. WYES Wine and Coffee Pairing Dinners. Chefs at restaurants in
New Orleans, on the Northshore and in Baton Rouge create multicourse dinners using Community Coffee in at least one of their dishes. Bus service is available for an additional $10 per person, and a portion of the proceeds benefit WYES. Visit www.wyes. org for menus and reservation instructions. Dinner $85, including tax and tip. 7 p.m.
center.com — Potters and sculptors hold three-hour workshops. Materials $20. 9 a.m. & 6 p.m.
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Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market. Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market, Sala Avenue at Fourth Street, Westwego — The market offers organic produce, baked goods, jewelry, art, live music and pony rides. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
Barbershop Meetings. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., (504) 5699070; www.ashecac.org — Peter Nahkid leads the men’s discussion of entrepreneurship, family, love, dreams and more. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Covington Farmers Market. Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1873 — The market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. Pottery and Sculpture Sessions. Freret Clay Center, 2525 Jena St., (504) 919-8050; www.freretclay-
Project 1399 BIble Study. Thompson United Methodist, 1023 St. Roch Ave., (504) 943-9794 — The Bible study is independent and non-denominational. Visit www.project1399.com for details. Wednesdays, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY 29 Celebration in the Oaks. City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 4824888; www.neworleanscitypark. com — Hundreds of thousands of twinkling white lights and colorful light displays grace 20 acres of City Park’s Botanical Garden, Storyland, Carousel Gardens and 2-mile train route. Beat the line by visiting www.