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EVENTS TUESDAY 6 CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tulane University Square, 200 Broadway St.; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket. org — The weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. FIGURE DRAWING CLASS. Forstall Art Supplies, 3135 Calhoun St., (504) 866-4278; www. forstallartsupply.com — To register for the figuredrawing class, call (504) 866-4278. Admission $10. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
WEDNESDAY 7 COVINGTON FARMERS MARKET. Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 8921873 — The market offers fresh locally produced foods every week. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. GENEALOGY SERIES. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190 — Sal Serio, curator of the library’s American Italian Research Center, leads a series of genealogical seminars for beginners. 1 p.m. HOW TO MAKE A BACKYARD POND. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-1190
LUNCHBOX LECTURE. National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., (504) 527-6012; www. nationalww2museum. org — The semi-monthly lecture series focuses on an array of World War II-related topics. Call (504) 528-1944 ext. 229 for details. Noon. 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.
THURSDAY 8 MARKETPLACE AT ARMSTRONG PARK. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, art, crafts and entertainment. Visit www.icdnola.org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. NATIONAL FLUTE ASSOCIATION CONVENTION. Marriott Hotel, 555 Canal St., (504) 581-1000; www.marriott. com — More than 2,000 flutists, composers and flute scholars, makers and enthusiasts gather to celebrate the narrow woodwind. Details for each event are at www. nfaonline.org. Through Sunday. NOLA TIMEBANKING, DYVERSECITY ETSY TRAINING. DyverseCity, 3932 Fourth St., (504) 439-4530 — Attendees can set up TimeBank accounts, learn how to run Etsy shops or get computer coaching. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
QUEENS RULE!. Joan Mitchell Center, 2275 Bayou Road, (504) 940-2500; www.joanmitchellfoundation.org — Mardi Gras Indian queens discuss the role women play in Mardi Gras Indian tribes. 6 p.m. THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT. Pavilion of the Two Sisters, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888 — A different musician performs every week at the event that includes food, mint juleps, wine, beer and soft drinks. Admission $10, $3 children ages 5-12. 6 p.m.
bar.com — The Big Easy Stompers hold a country western dance. 9 p.m. CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Magazine Street Market, Magazine and Girod streets, (504) 861-5898; www.marketumbrella.org — The weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon. DIRTY LINEN NIGHT. French Quarter, 200-1000 blocks of Royal Street — At this gallery crawl, attendees often wear what they wore to White Linen Night the previous week, and many galleries serve dirty martinis and dirty rice.
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FILTHY LINEN NIGHT. Frenchmen Street, St. Claude Avenue — The Dirty Linen Night after party showcases art from Frenchmen Street and St. Claude Avenue, with many galleries offering refreshments. There will be music, performances and a bike ride.
FIDDLES & FORKS. Crescent City Farmers Market, Corner of Governor Nicholls and French Market Place; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org — Chef Matt Murphy of The Irish House does cooking demonstrations, with musicians performing after.
GERMAN COAST FARMERS MARKET. Ormond Plantation, 13786 River Road, Destrehan — The market features a wide range of fresh vegetables, fruits, flowers and other items. Visit www.germancoastfarmersmarket.org for details. 8 a.m. to noon.
FINE WINES FOR CANINES. Annadele’s Plantation, 71518 Chestnut St., Covington, (985) 8097669; www.annadeles. com — Proceeds from Chef Ronald Bonnette fivecourse meal benefit the St. Tammany Humane Society. Reservations required. Dinner, wine, tax and tip $85. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. FRIDAY NIGHTS AT NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma. org — The four-part weekly event includes an art activity, live music, a film and a food demo. Admission included in cost of musuem entry. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. OLD ALGIERS HARVEST FRESH MARKET. Old Algiers Harvest Fresh Market, 922 Teche St. — Produce, seafood and more will be available for purchase. 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SATURDAY 10 BIG EASY STOMPERS DANCE. John Paul’s, 940 Elysian Fields Ave., (504) 948-1888; www.johnpauls-
GRETNA FARMERS MARKET. Gretna Farmers Market, Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets, Gretna, (504) 362-8661 — The weekly rain-or-shine market features more than 30 vendors offering a range of fruits, vegetables, meats and flowers. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. LOOKING GLASS SHOW AND SALE. Northshore Harbor Center, 100 Harbor Center Blvd., Slidell, (985) 781-3650 — Antique and collectable glassware, china, pottery and kitchen items from nationallyknown dealers will be on display for purchase. Visit www.meyersshows.com for details. Admission $5. MOMS NIGHT OUT. Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org — New Orleans area moms are invited to eat, drink and mingle with each other. There will be giveaways and swag bags. Visit www. nombmomsnightout. eventbrite.com for tickets and details. Tickets $25. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
A NIGHT IN DAKAR. Tekrema Center for Art and Culture, 5640 Burgundy St. — Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Orchestra provide music and the Tekrema Dance Theater performs a tribute to Nina Simone at the center’s annual fundraiser. For details and to buy tickets, call (504) 943-9779. Tickets $35, $50 and $100. 7 p.m. 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. RED DRESS RUN 2013. Armstrong Park, North Rampart and St. Ann streets — Runners in flamboyant red attire meet at Armstrong Park for a twomile jog through the French Quarter, then back to the park for beer, barbecue, live music and more. Sponsored by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, the event is a fundraiser for charities. Admission free, race registration $65-$70. Visit www.neworleanshash. com for details. SANKOFA FARMERS MARKET. ARISE Academy, 3819 St. Claude Ave. — The weekly market offers locally grown fruits and vegetables, fresh eggs and other goods. Call (504) 872-9214 or visit www. sankofanola.org for details. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. ST. BERNARD SEAFOOD & FARMERS MARKET. Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi — The market showcases fresh seafood, local produce, jams and preserves, baked goods, crafts, live entertainment, children’s activities and more. Call (504) 355-4442 or visit www.visitstbernard.com for details. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. WATERMELON EATING CONTEST. French Market, French Market Place, between Decatur and North Peters streets, (504) 522-2621; www. frenchmarket.org — The market celebrates National Farmers Market week with a watermelon eating contest. 3:30 p.m.
SUNDAY 11 ADULTS/SWIM. W Hotel New Orleans, 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444 — The hotel opens its rooftop pool to the public at events
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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 live music with no cover charge. More information is available at www. facebook.com/groups/ nolasocialride. 6 p.m.
— Landscape architect Raymond Chin teaches how to make backyard ponds. 7 p.m.
OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS. Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church, 3900 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-3431 — Group members help each other utilize the 12-step method to recover from compulsive eating. For details, contact Sarah at (504) 458-9965. 7 p.m.
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