EVENT LIStINGS A MOMENT IN TIME GALA. JW Marriott New Orleans, 614 Canal St., 525-6500; www.marriott. com — the ballet company Complexions is the guest at the gala benefiting the Ballet Resource and Volunteer Organization and the New Orleans Ballet Association. Call 522-0996 ext. 208 or visit www.nobadance.com for details. Admission starts at $200. 7 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. gala. P.A.W.S. CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT. Bayou Barriere Golf Course, 7427 Hwy. 23, 394-9500; www.bayoubarriere.com — the tournament benefits the Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society, a no-kill animal shelter. Call 394-9500 for details. Admission $100. 11 a.m. registration, 1 p.m. tee time.
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ROAST OF THE TOWN. Harrah’s Casino (Harrah’s Theatre), 1 Canal St., 533-6600; www.harrahsneworleans.com — Donald “Boysie” Bollinger, president and CEO of Bollinger Shipyards, is roasted at Delgado’s annual fundraising event that also includes dinner and an auction. Call 671-5631 or visit www.dcc.edu for details. Admission $150. 7 p.m.
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WHERE Y’ART. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 6584100; www.noma.org — the museum’s weekly event features music, performances, lectures, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
SaTurday 21 BRAIN HEALTH FAIR. Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. — the event aims to
provide patients, families and caregivers affected by a neurologic disorder with resources, and it features free classes, more than 30 exhibits and children’s activities. Free admission. Visit www.brainhealthfair. com for details. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. BUGS & BREW FOR DREW. Behind Jesuit High School, corner of Banks and S. Solomon streets — the crawfish cook-off and beer festival benefits the Drew Rodrigue Foundation and features an art market, a raffle and silent auction, and live music by Brass-AHolics, Flow tribe, Stone Rabbits and 3 Guys 1 Cup. Noon to 6 p.m. CRAWFEST. Tulane University, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 862-8000; www.tulane.edu — tulane’s annual festival
features 16,000 pounds of crawfish and performances by Galactic, Ivan Neville’s Dumpstaphunk, ALO, Soul Rebels and more. Visit crawfest.tulane.edu for details. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. CRESCENT CITY DERBY DEVILS EVENT. The Hangar, 1511 S. Rendon St., 822-9858 — the new coed roller derby league hosts the event where guests can meet league members, learn about roller derby basics and ask about volunteer or sponsorship opportunities. Visit www. crescentcityderbydevils. com for details. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. DARWIN DAY. University of New Orleans, Lakefront Campus — the annual celebration features several speakers discussing Darwinian topics, including author and Rutgers University professor Robert trivers. Call 280-6659 or cmphilli@ uno.edu for details. Free admission. 10 a.m. ERACE NEW ORLEANS MEETING. Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 — ERACE meets in the church’s Westfeldt Room for its weekly discussion group. Call 8661163 for details. 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. LIVE EARTH EXPO. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 948-9961; www.neworleanshealingcenter.org — the event with food, music, art and demonstrations aims to showcases New Orleans’ green resources. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. MAGNOLIA MARKET ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR. Magnolia School, 100 Central Ave., Jefferson, 7311333; www.magnoliaschool. com — the nonprofit organization supporting adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities hosts a fair with arts and crafts booths, children’s activities, a raffle and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SALVATIONS. Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-9200; www.theshopsatcanalplace.com — the Green Project’s fundraising event is an exhibition and auction of furniture made from salvaged materials, and it also features food from local restaurants and live music. Visit www. thegreenproject.org for details. tickets $50 general admission, $100 patron party. 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A SWEET SOIREE. Stone Creek Club and Spa, 1201 Ochsner Blvd., (985) 801-7100; www.stonecreekclubandspa.com — ACCESS, a group supporting families of children with disabilities, hosts the fundraiser with wine and dessert and music by David, Damon and Russell Batiste, Jason and Cyril Neville, Mike “Soulman” Baptiste and others. Call (985) 875-0511 for details. Admission $50 in advance, $75 at the door. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
SuNday 22 ABITA SPRINGS MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL. Abita Springs Museum & Trailhead, Tammany Trace, Abita Springs, (985) 892-3597 — Wash-
board Chaz Blues trio, tuba Skinny and Smoking time Jazz club perform at the festival that also features an art exhibition, food and drinks. Call (985) 893-2418 for details. Free admission. 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. BUILD NOW COMMUNITY CRAWFISH BOIL. Build Now Model Home, 5713 Elysian Fields Ave., 324-3964; www. buildnownola.com — the rebuilding nonprofit hosts the crawfish boil to celebrate the completion of 50 homes. Reservations are requested by Wednesday. Email holbein@buildnownola.com for details. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. BYWATER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION HOME TOUR. the self-guided tour includes homes showcasing a mix of architectural styles in the 3000 block of Royal Street and surrounding area. Call 494-3705, email robynrealt@aol.com or visit www. bywaterneighbors.com for details. Admission $12 BNA members, $15 nonmembers. Noon to 4 p.m. GRETNA SPRING TOUR OF HOMES. Gretna Historical Society Complex, 209 Lafayette St., Gretna, 3623854 — the tour features six historic homes, two businesses and a church. Call 363-1580 for details. Admission $10. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL PROGRAM. Jewish Community Center, 5342 St. Charles Ave., 388-0511; www.nojcc.org — Leon Bass, a World War II veteran whose unit participated in the liberation of Buchenwald Concentration Camp, presents a lecture for the program. 7 p.m.
“PAGLIACCI” AND “CARMINA BURANA” ORIENTATION & ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION. New Orleans Opera Association’s Women Guild Home, 2504 Prytania St., 8991945 — the event includes a discussion featuring guests from the New Orleans Opera Association’s upcoming production, followed by a reception with light refreshments. Call 529-2278 ext. 227 or email gklein@neworleansopera.org for details. Admission $15 Junior Committee members, $25 Women’s Guild members, $30 nonmembers. 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. PINCH-A-PALOOZA FESTIVAL & CRAWFISH EATING CONTEST. Deanie’s Seafood, 1713 Lake Ave., 831-4141; www.deanies. com — Deanie’s festival centered around crawfish dishes also features performances by Rebirth Brass Band and 610 Stompers and an arts market by the Dutch Alley Artist’s Co-op. Visit www.deanies.com/ pinchapalooza for details. 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. SPECIAL OLYMPICS LOUISIANA BOWL. Colonial Bowling, 6601 Jefferson Hwy., 737-2400; www. colonialbowling.net — Local celebrities, including past and present NFL, NBA and MLB players, local news and sports media personalities, attend the bowling fundraiser with food, drinks, raffle items, awards and a silent auction. Visit www. laso.org for details. 11:30 a.m.to 3 p.m.
MoNday 23 BIG EASY MUSIC AWARDS. Harrah’s Casino (Harrah’s Theatre), 1 Canal St., 533-6600; www.harrahsneworleans. com — Gambit’s Big Easy
Foundation’s annual awards honors excellence in 2011 music and features performances from nominees. Call 483-3129 for details. Admission $125. 7 p.m. doors, 8 p.m. show. LEAH CHASE GALA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma.org — the gala celebrating Chase’s 90th birthday also previews the museum’s upcoming exhibition Leah Chase: Paintings by Gustave Blache III and inaugurates the Leah Chase Art Purchase Fund. Admission $75. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MARTHA G. ROBINSON LECTURE. Historic New Orleans Collection, 533 Royal
St., 523-4662; www.hnoc. org — Journalist and author Roberta Brandes Gratz discusses “the Era of Shrinking Cities: Where Does New Orleans Stand?” 6:30 p.m.
SPorTS BARK IN THE PARK. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www. zephyrsbaseball.com — Dog owners are invited to bring their pets and sit in the levee area for the game benefiting the LA/SPCA. the park will also have giveaways, booths with pet resources and adoptable dogs. Gates open at 12:30 p.m., game at 2 p.m. Sunday. ZURICH CLASSIC. TPC Louisiana, 11001 Lapalco Blvd., Avondale, 436-TPC1 (8721); www.tpc.com/daily/louisiana — PGA professionals compete at the golf tournament which also features food and live music. Visit www.zurichgolfclassic.com for the full schedule and other details. Admission starts at $25. Monday, then daily through April 29.
wordS 17 POETS! LITERARY & PERFORMANCE SERIES. Gold Mine Saloon, 705 Dauphine St., 568-0745; www.goldminesaloon.net — Poets Christopher Shipman, Vincent Cellucci and Allison Cobb present readings. An open mic follows. Visit www.17poets.com for details. 8 p.m. thursday. AMERICAN HAIKU WORKSHOP. Sekisui Samurai Sushi, 239 Decatur St., 525-9595; www.sekisuisamurai.com — Delia tomino Nakayama hosts the workshop on Mondays through April. Pre-registration is required. Call 289-9142 for details. Admission $50. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ANTONIA JUHASZ. Maple Street Book Shop, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., 304-7115; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — the author of The Tyranny of Oil and Black Tide: The Devastating Impact of the Gulf Oil Spill discusses her books. 3 p.m. Saturday. BEN KOPEL. Maple Street Book Shop at Bayou St. John, 3122 Ponce de Leon St.; www.maplestreetbookshop. com — the store hosts a book release party for the poet’s anthology Victory. 6 p.m. Friday. FAIR GRINDS POETRY EVENT. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon Ave., 913-9073; www. fairgrinds.com — Jenna Mae hosts poets and spoken-word readers on the second, fourth
and fifth Sunday of each month. 8 p.m. GERALD DUFF. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 8997323 — the author signs and reads from Dirty Rice: A Season in the Evangeline League. 6 p.m. thursday. LANIER SCOTT ISOM. Tulane University, Nadine Vorhoff Library, 62 Newcomb Place, 865-5762 — the author signs and discusses Grace and Grit: My Fight for Equal Pay and Fairness at Goodyear and Beyond for the Newcomb College Institute’s Equal Pay Day event. 6 p.m. tuesday. MOIRA CRONE. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 8997323 — the author signs and reads from The Not Yet. 6 p.m. tuesday. NOMA BOOK CLUB. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, 658-4100; www.noma.org — the group discusses Patricia Albers’ Joan Mitchell: Lady Painter. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday. OCTAVIA BOOKS BOOK CLUB. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323 — the group discusses Diana AbuJaber’s Crescent. 10:30 a.m. Saturday. PASS IT ON. George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet St., 586-7432; www. themckennamuseum.com — Poet Gian “G-Persepect” Smith and Alphonse “Bobby” Smith host a weekly spokenword and music event. Admission $6. 9 p.m. Saturdays. POETRY MEETING. New Orleans Poetry Forum, 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 — the forum holds workshops every Wednesday. 8 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. SARA HUMPHREYS. Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal St., 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com — the author signs Untouched. 5 p.m. thursday. SOUTHERN LOUISIANA CHAPTER OF ROMANCE WRITERS OF AMERICA. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1190 — Writer Rexanne Becnel discusses Point of View: Understanding it; Using It. Visit www.solawriters.org for details. 10 a.m. Saturday. SUSAN MORSE. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 — the author discusses and signs The Habit. 3 p.m. Saturday.