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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

SATCHMO SUMMERFEST: The 26th annual free celebration honoring the life, music, and legacy of Louis Armstrong will take place

Aug. 1-2 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans. Activities include live music on multiple stages, local food, discussions with Satchmo scholars, family-friendly activities, and the Satchmo Salute Parade. Performers include Mark Braud’s All-Stars, Don Vappie and Jazz Creole, Kermit Rufﬁns’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong, and many others. Admission is free. https://frenchquarterfest.org/satchmo/

BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENTS

BACK TO SCHOOL MAKEUP WORKSHOP:

Makeup artist Kellie Bode will lead a hands-on workshop at 6 p.m. on July 29 at NOLA Gifts & Decor, 5101 W Esplanade Ave., Suite 1, Metairie. The cost is $65 per person. Registration is available online at www.nolagiftsanddecoronline.com/shop/workshops/102.

BACK TO SCHOOL BOOGALOO: The fourth annual event, sponsored by Manning Family Children’s, will be held from 10 a.m to 1 p.m on Aug. 1 at Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center, 5601 Read Blvd., New Orleans East Students will receive free school supplies. Families can receive free health and wellness resources, including vaccinations, sports physicals and haircuts. www.manningchildrens.org/events-calendar/eventdetails/?event=50475.

KREWE OF NANDI CAR SHOW, VENDOR POPUP SHOP & SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVEAWAY: The all-female Carnival organization will host an event, including a school supply giveaway, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Aug. 1 at the Westwego Fisheries & Farmers Market, 484 Sala Ave., Westwego Activities include local vendors, music and entertainment, food and a car show. Admission is free. https://www. kreweofnandi.org/.

BACK TO SCHOOL JAM: The fourth annual event supporting Kenner students and families as they prepare for the upcoming school year will take place at 2 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Susan Park Gym, 502 Veterans Blvd., Kenner, hosted by council member Dee Dunn and BJ So Cole. There will be a free school supply giveaway while supplies last, music and live performances, and refreshments. Children must be present to receive supplies. https:// www.kenner.la.us/m/newsﬂash/home/detail/253.

COMMUNITY EVENTS

WHITE LINEN NIGHT: The 32nd annual event takes place 5-10 p.m. on Aug. 1 in the Downtown Warehouse Arts District of New Orleans. Attendees in signature white linen can stroll the 300-600 blocks of Julia Street to explore more than two dozen galleries and museums, as well as food trucks. Tickets are available for rafﬂes, VIP packages and after-parties. www.artsdistrictneworleans.com/events/ ﬁdelity-bank-white-linen-night

AKC LAGNIAPPE CLASSIC DOG SHOW: Metairie Kennel Club and Louisiana Kennel Club will sponsor a show featuring more than 1000 dogs of all breeds, July 30-Aug. 2, at the Alario Center, 2000 Segnette Blvd., Westwego. https://alariocenter.com/mec-events/ akcs-lagniappe-classic-dog-show-presentedby-the-metairie-kennel-club-the-louisiana-

STAFF FILE

Oswald Jones, grand marshal of the Treme Brass Band, second-lines during the Satchmo SummerFest Salute second-line parade in 2018, in the French Quarter The parade began at St. Augustine Catholic Church after a jazz Mass and ended at the U.S Mint. Along the way members of the Treme Brass Band stopped at the Louis Armstrong Park and played ‘What a Wonderful World,’ at the foot of the statue of Louis Armstrong

kennel-club/. NATIONAL JURIED ART SHOW: The New Orleans Art Association is seeking artists for the 2026 show, which will run at The Building in New Orleans, Oct. 3-31. Artists from around the country are showcased in the annual exhibition, which awards more than $5000 in cash and additional merchandise prizes. Entries will be accepted through ShowSubmit until Aug. 3. http://noartassoc.org.

LOUISIANA RESIDENTS DISCOUNT MONTH: The National WWII Museum, 945 Magazine St. in New Orleans, offers reduced-price museum admission to Louisiana residents during July Through July 31, state residents with a stateissued photo ID can get half off a general admission ticket with access to all exhibits or the best-value experience package with access to all exhibits, “Beyond All Boundaries,” and the Freedom Theater. www.nationalww2museum.org/louisiana.

SENIOR SUMMER TOURS: The New Orleans Council on Aging will host tours highlighting Jackson Square, Jax Brewery and Cafe du Monde at 10 a.m. on Aug. 6 and Aug. 25, meeting at 1340 Poydras St. in New Orleans. The tours are led by Clerk Chelsey Richard Napoleon. RSVPs can be made by phone at (504) 407-0106 or online. civilclerkresearchctr@ orleanscivilclerk.com.

HEXFEST: A WEEKEND OF WITCHERY: Registration is open for the conference celebrating the magic of the Crescent City, to be held Aug. 7-9 at The Bourbon Orleans, 717 Orleans St. in New Orleans. Activities include a Riverboat Ritual, workshops, drumming and presentations. Registration starts at $407.26. www hexfest.com.

FAITH & RELIGION

SINGLES MINISTRY CONFERENCE 2026: Registration is open for “Don’t Waste Your Life,”

Powering Progress

a day of inspiration, fellowship and spiritual renewal, to be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Aug. 1 at Franklin Ave. Baptist Church, 8282 I-10 Service Road in New Orleans. Registration is $25 and includes a continental breakfast and lunch. www.franklinabc.com.

FUNDRAISERS & GALAS

WYES SEASON OF GOOD TASTES: The winepairing dinner series returns for its 33rd year, running from May through July. Each of the nine dinners is crafted by the host chef, with every course designed to complement the wines served that evening. Dinner prices range from $135 to $200 and include tax and gratuity. All dinners begin at 6:30 p.m. and beneﬁt WYES. Reservations are available online. www.wyes.org/tv/wyes-originals/ season-of-good-tastes.

SHARK WEEK BINGO: Krewe du Crave will host a pop-up bingo party from 7 to 9 p.m. on July 30 at Pete’s Irish Channel Bar, 701 Sixth St., New Orleans. All proceeds for the week beneﬁt the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. https://connect.crcl.org/civicrm/event/ info?reset=1&id=992

THEATER & CONCERTS

TIPITINA’S FREE FRIDAYS: Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans, will continue its free summer concert series for ages 21 and older on July 31 with New Orleans Suspects + Brass Tyrannosaurus. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show begins at 9 p.m. for all series concerts. https://tipitinas.com/freefridays/. “THE ROSE TATTOO”: Tickets are on sale for the Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans run of the three-act Tony Awardwinning play, a tale of tragedy set in Mississippi, July 23-Aug. 9 at the Marquette Theatre on the campus of Loyola University, 6363 St. Charles Ave. in New Orleans. Evening curtain is at 7:30 p.m. Matinees begin at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $13 via Ovationtix. www.twtheatrenola.com.

“A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC”: Stephen Sondheim’s 1973 Tony Award-winning musical, featuring “Send In The Clowns,” will be performed by Tulane Summer Lyric Theatre July 30-Aug. 2 at Dixon Hall on the Tulane campus, 6823 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. Evening performances start at 7:30 p.m., with the Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $32 via Tix. com. https://liberalarts.tulane.edu/summerlyric-theatre/tickets/little-night-music.

“A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER”: The Tony Award-winning musical comedy opens the 2026-2027 season for Jefferson Performing Arts Society at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre, 177 Sala Ave Westwego. The show runs July 31-Aug. 9, with evening shows at 7:30 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. Tickets start at $42 via Ticketmaster. www.jpas.org/theatre/westwego-performingarts-theatre

CULINARY EXPERIENCES

SUMMER ABROAD WINE CAMP: Ralph’s on the Park, 900 City Park Ave. in New Orleans, will host the Sparkling Across Europe summer wine series, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on three Wednesdays, starting July 15 and running through Sept. 16. It will explore wines from Italy, France and Spain. Each class features a guided tasting of three pours, paired with curated light bites. Aug. 19 will focus on

Champagne and French sparklers. Sept. 16 will feature cava and Spanish sparklers. Tickets start at $58. www.ralphsonthepark.com.

SUMMER SABER FRIDAYS: Brennan’s Restaurant, 417 Royal St. in New Orleans, will host a Friday afternoon series in July and August, during which guests can learn the art of sabrage — slicing open a bottle of Champagne with style. Seatings are available in 30-minute increments between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. The experience ticket includes a pre-selected bottle of bubbly (Bisol “Crede” Brut Valdobbiadene prosecco Superiore 2022), the saber lesson, tax and gratuity. A spectator ticket can be added for additional guests to enjoy the show. Seating is ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst-served. Ticket price does not include a reserved table. Tickets are $75. www.brennansneworleans. com/events.

SUMMER

and Noble, 3721

Blvd. in Metairie, will

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on Aug. 1. Signing at 11 a.m. are Clarence Thornton, author of “Cultural Expressions From the Soul of New Orleans”; Destiny Robinson, author of “Testify and Walk”; Richard Englander, author of “Grounded Leadership”; Shelisskia Melton, author of “Health and Faith”; Ashlyn Blanchard, author of “Dinos Down South”; Michael Birt, author of “Wildlife Detective’s Nature Adventure”; Kevin Harris, author of “Are You a Rhinoceros?”; and Bob Becker and Monica Vaughn Flam. Signing at 1 p.m. are Jourdana Webber, author of “Unconventionally, Elle”; Julie Vaucresson, author of “Creole Made Easy”; and Richard Petre. Signings at 3 p.m. are Alexandra Vasti, author of “Scandal of the Summer”; Julie Becnel, author of “Rou’s First Day”; Madi Hannan, author of “Where Y’at”; and David Purvis.

PHOTO BY SCOTT THRELKELD

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