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DRESS FOR SUCCESS POWER WALK. City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com — The nonprofit that provides professional attire to disadvantaged women hosts a 5K walk. Visit www.dfspowerwalk. org/neworleans2013 for details. 9 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. walk. FERIA DE PRIMAVERA. First Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 Canal St., (504) 488-0856 — Morris Jeff Community School’s fundraising event includes carnival games, inflatables, face-painting, music by DJ Brice, an NOFD fire truck, free health screenings, a silent auction, student performances, food and hands-on activities with community partners. Visit www.morrisjeffschool.org for details. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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FESTIVALES. Fulton on Tap, 608 Fulton St.; www.fultonontap.com — The event is a craft beer tasting tour, with stops at five Warehouse District bars. Registration is at Fulton on Tap, and stops are at Grand Isle (575 Convention Center Blvd.), Manning’s (519 Fulton St.), The District (711 Tchoupitoulas St.) and Barcadia (601 Tchoupitoulas St.). Visit www. bestofneworleans.com/festivales for details. Admission $24. Registration 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., event 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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FORESTIVAL. A Studio in the Woods, 13401 Patterson Road, (504) 394-5977; www. astudiointhewoods.org — The artist residency’s annual event showcases former residents’ work and features kids’ activities, tours of the woods and the founders’ home, live music and more. Admission is a $5 suggested donation. Patron brunch 10 a.m., festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. GREATER NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL. Greater New Orleans International Dragon Boat Festival, 403 St. Francis St., 416-962-8899; www.gwndragonboat.com — Teams of dragon boaters compete in a range of racing categories, and there are food and vendor booths, exhibitors and an awards ceremony. Free admission. 8 a.m. HEART & SOUL GALA. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www.neworleans.hyatt.com — The gala for the American Heart Association features a silent auction, dinner and music. Call (504) 830-2300 or visit www.heart.org/neworleansheartball for details. Admission $250. 6 p.m. INDIA FEST. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org — The Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans hosts the festival featuring Indian food, children’s activities, educational sessions, Indian dance presentations, a bazaar, live music and
more. Visit www.iacneworleans. com for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. MAMA SAID KNOCK YOU ART. George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art, 2003 Carondelet St., (504) 586-7432; www.themckennamuseum.com — John McDonogh High School students involved in the The Creative Alliance of New Orleans’s Creative Futures program showcase and sell their artwork, and student musicians from the program perform. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. MENTORFEST. Lawrence Square, Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street — New Orleans Kids Partnership hosts the event where guests can find out about local community programs looking to recruit role models to work with youth ages 7-21. The event also features door prizes, food, the 610 Stompers and live music by Hot 8 Brass Band, TBC Brass Band and The Roots of Music. Visit www. nokp.org/mentortutor for details. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NOLA VEGGIE FEST. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 948-9961; www.neworleanshealingcenter. org — The festival celebrating vegetable-based cuisine features food vendors, cooking demos, speakers, film screenings and more. Visit www.nolaveggiefest. com for details. Admission $5$15. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (after-party 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.), noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. PIETY STREET MARKET. The Old Ironworks, 612 Piety St., (504) 908-4741 — More than 40 vendors sell art, handmade jewelry and crafts, vintage collectibles and flea market finds. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ZONEMUSICREPORTER.COM MUSIC AWARDS & CONCERT. Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater. com — The concert features performances by 19 artists including Will Ackerman, Michael Manring, Michael Brant DeMaria, Jeff Oster and others. Visit www.zonemusicreporter.com for details. Admission $40. 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY 12 MANDEVILLE HOME TOUR. Jean Baptiste Lang House, 605 Carroll St. — The Old Mandeville Historic Association hosts the tour featuring five homes. Visit www. oldmandevillehistoricassociation. org for details. $15 general admission, $12 students. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. MOTHER’S DAY AT THE ZOO. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., (504) 581-4629; www.auduboninstitute.org — Irma Thomas headlines a day of music performances, and there is a range of food vendors as well as an arts and crafts show and other activities. Admission $17.50 adults (mothers get in free), $13
seniors 65 and older, $12 children ages 2-12, free to Audubon Institute members. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SPORTS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball. com — The Zephyrs play the Salt Lake Bees 7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and the Tacoma Rainiers 6 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Monday. BLACK & GOLD HOOPS CHALLENGE II. Archbishop Rummel High School, 1901 Severn Ave., Metairie, 834-5592; www.rummelraiders.com — New Orleans Saints players face off against local police, fire fighters and military personal in a game of basketball for charity. Call (504) 305-7563 or visit www.westandasone.org for details. Admission $5 children (5-18), $10 general, VIP seating $15-$25. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOUNDATION FOR ENTERTAINMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION GRANT. Gambit’s foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations or Institutions with a project focusing on educational projects in theater, music and dance. Call (504) 483-3130, visit www.bestofneworleans.com or email lovejoy@gambitweekly.com for details. for details. Application deadline is May 16. HUMANA COMMUNITIES BENEFIT GRANT. Humana awards a $100,000 grant to a local nonprofit working to improve health experiences or build healthy communities. Visit www.humana.com/hcb for details. Application deadline is July 30.
WORDS COLD•CUTS. Kajun’s Pub, 2256 St. Claude Ave., (504) 947-3735; www.kajunpub.com — The monthly poetry and performance series features three readers. Visit www. coldcutsreading.blogspot.com for details. 7 p.m. Saturday. ERIN GREENWALD. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author discusses and signs A Company Man: The Remarkable French-Atlantic Voyage of a Clerk for the Company of the Indies. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. FAIR GRINDS POETRY EVENT. Fair Grinds Coffeehouse, 3133 Ponce de Leon St., (504) 9139073; www.fairgrinds.com — Jenna Mae hosts poets and spoken-word performers on the second, fourth and fifth Sunday of each month. 8 p.m. FIRST TUESDAY BOOK CLUB. Maple Street Book Shop, 7523 Maple St., (504) 866-4916; www. maplestreetbookshop.com — The group discusses Delia Ephron’s The Lion is In. 5:45 p.m. Tuesday.
JACKSON GALAXY. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author discusses and signs Cat Daddy: What the World’s Most Incorrigible Cat Taught Me About Life, Love and Coming Clean. 2 p.m. Saturday. JEAN MORGAN MEAUX. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author discusses and signs In Pursuit of Alaska: An Anthology of Travelers’ Tales 1879-1909. 5:30 p.m. Thursday. JULIA REED. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., (504) 895-2266 — The author discusses and signs But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria!: Adventures in Eating, Drinking and Making Merry. 5:30 p.m. Monday. N. S. PATRICK. Old Metairie Library, 2350 Metairie Road, 8384353 — The author discusses and signs The Mysteries of Jack the Ripper. 6 p.m. Tuesday. REBECCA EMBERLEY. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323 — The children’s author reads from The Itsy Bitsy Spider. 11 a.m. Saturday. SARAH CARR. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190 — The author discusses Hope Against Hope: Three Schools, One City and the Struggle to Educate America’s Children. 7 p.m. Thursday. SCIENCE FICTION BOOK CLUB. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323 — The group discusses John Crowley’s Little, Big. 2 p.m. Sunday. SKIP TUCKER. Confederate Memorial Hall Museum, 929 Camp St., 523-4522; www.confederatemuseum.com — The author discusses Pale Blue Light. 11 a.m. Thursday. TAO POETRY. Neutral Ground Coffeehouse, 5110 Danneel St., (504) 891-3381; www.neutralground.org — The coffeehouse hosts a weekly poetry reading. 9 p.m. Wednesday. THE WELL: A WOMEN’S POETRY CIRCLE. St. Anna’s Episcopal Church, 1313 Esplanade Ave., (504) 947-2121; www.stannanola. org — The group for writers of all levels meets at 2 p.m. Mondays. Call 655-5489 or email fleurdeholly@gmail.com for details. WENONAH HAUTER. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., (504) 8997323 — The author discusses and signs Foodopoly: The Battle Over the Future of Food and Farming in America. 6 p.m. Tuesday.
CALL FOR WRITERS GRAND CIRCUS PUBLISHING. The group accepts submissions from New Orleans-based writers for a short story collection about alcohol. Email info@grandcircuspublishing.com for details. Submissions deadline is June 1.