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THU. MARCH 12 | New York industrialnoise band Uniform and Portland, Oregon, heavy music experimenters The Body released two collaborative albums in the last two years. Both 2018’s “Mental Wounds Not Healing” and last year’s “Everything That Dies Someday Comes Back” exquisitely and abrasively build on each band’s strengths.

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New Orleans area St. Patrick’s Day parades

BY WILL COVIELLO THE IRISH CHANNEL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CLUB has hosted parades in

Uptown since 1947. Many traditions remain the same, as various marching clubs’ members don formal jackets or green vests and carry canes loaded with (now artificial) flowers to dispense to spectators. The parades have grown over the years, adding Carnival-style floats, from which riders toss beads and more.

“We still throw the cabbages, carrots and potatoes — the vegetables you use to make an Irish stew,” says Jeff Delatte, spokesman for the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club.

“But we encourage riders to toss them gently.”

The parade in the Irish Channel will have 30 floats, none of them tandem floats. The procession also includes more than 10 marching groups, such as the Irish Channel Corner Club, which originally was founded in 1918 (it disbanded during the Great Depression). There also are bands, members of the Muggivan School of Irish Dance and a total of more than 4,000 participants.

Below are some of the parades in Orleans and Jefferson parishes extending through the Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade on Sunday, March 22. Parade routes are posted on www.stpatricksdayneworleans.com.

Jim Monaghan’s St. Patrick’s Parade.

Molly’s at the Market (1107 Decatur St., 504-525-5169; www.mollysatthemarket.net) is home to Jim Monaghan’s St. Patrick’s Day parade, named for its founder, the bar’s longtime owner. Participants don festive green attire and board mule-drawn buggies for a parade around the French Quarter with stops at several bars. The parade starts at 6 p.m.

Friday, March 13.

Downtown Irish Club Parade. The Downtown Irish Club (www.downtownirishclub.com) has held its pub crawl/parades since 1977, and they traditionally start at Bud Rip’s bar and make stops at several bars in Bywater, Faubourg Marigny and the French Quarter. This year’s

THU. MARCH 12 | Chicago rapper G Herbo followed up 2019’s well-received “Still Swervin” with “PTSD,” released Feb. 28., and singles like “Gangbangin” preview some of the album’s gritty subject matter, some of it reconciling his being diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder in 2018. At 7 p.m. at The Fillmore.

Sam Doores FRI. MARCH 13 | Singer-songwriter Sam Doores built his reputation as a founding member of Hurray for the Riff Raff and Americana and folk outfit the Deslondes. Doores releases his eponymous debut at this show, along with Hurray for the Riff Raff leader Alynda Lee Segarra, Tuba Skinny, Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes and a host of Mashed Potato Records artists. At 9 p.m. at Hi-Ho Lounge.

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parade begins at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, and the route takes the group down Royal and Decatur streets to Bienville Street, where it heads to Bourbon Street and ends at Dumaine Street.

Irish Channel Parade. The Irish Channel parade begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, after a Mass at St. Mary’s Assumption Church. The parade is routed up Magazine Street to Jackson Avenue and circles the Garden District on Jackson, St. Charles and Louisiana avenues before returning to Magazine Street and ending on Jackson Avenue. The event is organized by the Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club (www.irishchannelno. org), and this year its 1,400 members will wear a medallion representing Ireland’s County Antrim. The Irish Channel St. Patrick’s Day Club also holds a block party on St. Patrick’s Day at Annunciation Square (1500 Chippewa St.), Proceeds benefit St. Michael Special School.

St. Patrick’s Parade — Metairie. The Metairie parade (www.stpatsmetairie.com) features marching clubs, floats, trucks, bands and throws including beads, cabbages and potatoes. It begins at noon Sunday, March 15, and the procession starts at Archbishop Rummel High School and proceeds on Severn Avenue to Metairie Road and continues through Old Metarie to Focis and Canal streets.

Louisiana Irish-Italian Parade. The club (www.lairish-italian.org) holds its annual march around both St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day. The 2020 parade is led by Irish Grand Marshal John Theriot and Italian Grand Marshal Desi Vega and the procession includes walking clubs, a court, floats, trucks and more. The parade starts at noon Sunday, March 22, and travels on Veterans Memorial Boulevard from Martin Behrman Walk to Houma Boulevard, with a loop on Severn Avenue.

SUN. MARCH 15 | The last four years have seen comic Ali Wong crush two acclaimed stand-up specials on Netflix (both filmed while she was pregnant) co-write and star in the comedy “Always Be My Maybe,” sell out theaters across the country and publish her first book, “Dear Girls,” a set of letters addressed to her two daughters. It was recently announced that Netflix has ordered two more Wong stand-up specials. At 7 p.m. at the Saenger Theater.

Beach Slang SUN. MARCH 15 | In January, Beach Slang, the fervent rock band led by singer-guitarist James Alex, released its third album, “The Deadbeat Bang of Heartbreak City.” It came more than three years since the last full album by the band — following a meteoric rise, an onstage breakup and lineup changes — but Alex leans into a love for The Replacements and earnest, heart-onsleeve songwriting. The Aquadolls and The Painted Hands open at 8 p.m. at Santos Bar.

Super Sunday SUN. MARCH 15 | Mardi Gras Indian tribes gather to strut their 2020 suits and parade in Central City. The event also includes Hot 8, The Stooges, TBC and other brass bands and Social Aid & Pleasure clubs. The event begins at 11 a.m. at A.L. Davis Park, and the parade begins at 1 p.m.

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Sen. Regina Barrow and Rep. C. Denise Marcelle, both of Baton Rouge, have pre-filed bills that would prohibit judges from charging domestic violence victims court costs and fees for missing court hearings associated with seeking restraining orders against their assailants. Judges in at least three Louisiana parishes currently impose such penalties.

Advocates say reasons victims miss hearings include illness, work, and child care issues — as well as threats from their assailants.

Louisiana’s ranking for highest gun-related deaths in the nation, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Houma, has prefiled a bill to legislate with what genders trans student athletes can play.

PROPOSED BILL SURROUNDING TRANSGENDER ATHLETES DRAWS FIRE THE LOUISIANA LEGISLATIVE SESSION begins this week, and two pro-

Johnnie Jones, a World War II

veteran and longtime civil rights lawyer in Baton Rouge, will receive the Legion d’honneur from the Consul General of France for his service in Normandy and northern France during WWII. Jones was in the 494th Port Batallion of the 6th Engineer Special Brigade, which was awarded the French Croix de Guerre medal during the war. Jones, who is 100 years old, receives the honor in New Orleans this week.

Benjamin LeBoeuf and Nestor Mairena, local veterans

who suffer from traumatic brain injury, have created artworks chosen for inclusion in the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival in St. Petersburg, Florida, Nov. 28-Dec. 5. The veterans created artworks as part of the Headway program at Bastion Community in Gentilly and placed first in a regional competition coordinated by the New Orleans VA Recreation Therapy department.

posed bills would mandate transgender student athletes participate in team sports corresponding with the gender on their birth certificate.

A bill by Rep. Beryl Amedee, R-Houma, would apply to sports teams at Louisiana public schools and private schools that receive public funds — such as through voucher programs — from the elementary school level through the collegiate level. Sen. Beth Mizell, R-Franklinton, pre-filed a similar bill.

Amedee said the bill wouldn’t ban transgender athletes from sports but would level the playing field for athletes assigned female at birth “because transgender females are generally, stereotypically speaking, at an advantage over biological females.” On average, she said, men have greater average lung volume and larger bones and muscles than women.

Opponents of the law say there are many different body types within sexes and argue that a law shouldn’t be based on generalizations.

While Amedee said she has not heard of specific situations in Louisiana where transgender female athletes were systematically outperforming those assigned female at birth, she said it was important to get ahead of the issue.

More than a dozen states, including Ohio, Idaho and Missouri, have filed similar bills in recent months regarding transgender students’ participation in sports, legislation often dubbed by supporters as the “Save Women’s Sports Act.” But Dylan Waguespack of Louisiana Trans Advocates said the recent crop of bills appearing in state legislatures are evidence that the bills are being pushed by national organizations opposed to LGBT rights.

“This legislation is not homegrown,” he said. “These bills are identical to bills filed in Arizona, and they’re very, very similar to bills filed in 15 other states. It kind of actually exposes these bills for what they are, which is imported discriminatory legislation from some fringe national extremist groups.”

Currently, Louisiana policies for transgender people’s participation in sports vary by age, and schools are left to decide policies for elementary school children, Waguespack said. At the high school level, the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) guidelines state that “a student-athlete shall compete in the gender of their birth certificate unless they have undergone sex reassignment.” Those who have

In 2018, 991 people died in Louisiana from firearms, an average of 21.27 deaths per 100,000 residents. The ranking is down from last year when the state ranked fourth and from 2016 when it ranked third.

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would go before a committee, which would decide whether they would be allowed to play.

At the college level, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) allows transgender women to compete on women’s teams under certain circumstances and transgender men can compete without medically transitioning.

GLSEN (formerly the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network) lists Louisiana as one of 17 states whose “state athletic association has a policy that discriminates against transgender athletes.”

Eighteen Louisiana equality organizations, including the ACLU of Louisiana, Women With a Vision and Lift Louisiana, recently signed a letter opposing both bills, calling them “a misguided effort to offer the state as a means of enforcing gender norms.” — KAYLEE POCHE

New Orleans activists rally against Louisiana abortion law About 200 people showed up for a rally in New Orleans March 4 to protest a Louisiana abortion restriction whose fate the U.S. Supreme Court was considering that same day in Washington, D.C. The court is not expected to rule on the matter for some time.

The 2014 Louisiana law, which has not gone into effect amid legal challenges, would require anyone performing an abortion in the state to obtain admitting privileges to a hospital within 30 miles of the clinic where the procedure takes place.

The high court last week heard oral arguments for and against the law in the case of June Medical Services LLC v. Russo.

While proponents of the law argue that admitting privileges make abortion safer, its opponents (including the American Medical Association, American Public Health Association and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) say the measure is medically unnecessary because abortion is a safe procedure.

It’s widely believed that the Supreme Court case could shape the future of abortion access across the country.

New Orleans District C City Councilwoman Kristin Gisleson Palmer said at the rally that she did not agree with the argument that the purpose of admitting privileges was to improve women’s health conditions. She noted the increase in maternal mortality rates in the state despite the annual passage of abortion restrictions.

“The numbers belie something totally different,” Palmer said, “and I think we have to call bullshit when we see it.”

The New Orleans rally was held in solidarity with a D.C. rally for abor-

tion rights. Several Louisiana activists spoke at the D.C. rally, including Steffani Bangel, executive director of the New Orleans Abortion Fund (NOAF), and newly elected state Rep. Mandie Landry, a New Orleans Democrat.

The New Orleans rally included nearly two hours of speakers, including Clare Daniel of Tulane University’s Newcomb Institute, medical students, a clinic escort who volunteers to walk individuals seeking an abortion to the building, Jewish leaders and representatives from NOAF, Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and the ACLU of Louisiana.

Louisiana currently has only three abortion clinics — in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport.

Louisiana providers performed and administered 8,097 abortions in Louisiana in 2018, down from 10,322 in 2014, according to LDH figures.

Only one abortion provider currently working in the state has admitting privileges to a nearby hospital, and abortion-rights advocates say at least two of the state’s three clinics would close if the law were to go into effect. They also say additional doctors have been applying for admitting privileges since the law passed but haven’t had much luck.

Meanwhile, U.S. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., was one of several speakers at a D.C. anti-abortion rally, dubbed the “Protect Women Protect Life Rally.” In January, Kennedy filed a more stringent federal bill that would require all abortion providers in the country to obtain admitting privileges to a hospital within 15 miles of their clinics.

After opening his speech with a few Bible verses, Kennedy said he believed the Supreme Court “misread the United States Constitution” in its 1973 Roe v. Wade decision when it legalized abortion on the basis of privacy. Kennedy supported a women’s right to choose to have an abortion previously, but in 2004 changed his position to oppose abortion.

Act 620 passed both houses of the Louisiana Legislature and was signed into law by then-Gov. Bobby Jindal, a Republican. Gov. John Bel Edwards, a Democrat, also objects to abortion and has signed into law a host of abortion restrictions during his first term. Several of those new laws are being challenged in court.

A study released in 2019 by research nonprofit Public Religion Research Institute (PPRI) showed that Louisiana had the highest percentage, 23%, of those polled who said abortion should be illegal in all cases. An additional 37% said it should be illegal in most cases compared to 34% who said it should be legal in most or all cases.

— KAYLEE POCHE

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FOR DEMOCRATS IN SEARCH OF A CANDIDATE

to take on President Donald Trump, “Super Tuesday” lived up to its billing. In the wake of 14 state primaries on March 3, the once-unwieldy field of Democratic hopefuls quickly winnowed down to two viable contenders — former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders — after former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren dropped out.

Bloomberg immediately endorsed Biden; Warren is mulling things over. Biden, whose campaign appeared to be on life support just a week earlier, is now the clear front runner going into key primaries March 10-17.

Here are a few more takeaways: • The winnowing process actually started four days earlier, driven by black voters’ support for Biden.

After showing flashes of promise in Iowa and New Hampshire, former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar ran poorly in South Carolina, where African American voters make up a much larger (and more representative) bloc of Democratic voters. Biden’s landslide victory in South Carolina stands as a cautionary tale to candidates who think they can win the Democratic nomination without significant black voter support from Day One. • The establishment didn’t pick Biden; voters did. Sanders groused that the Democratic establishment put its thumb on the scales after Buttigieg, Klobuchar and erstwhile candidate Beto O’Rourke endorsed Biden right after South Carolina.

That’s nonsense, and it insults the millions of Democratic voters who turned out — in near-record numbers in some states — to vote for Biden.

Before he announced his candidacy, Biden led the Democratic pack by a large margin. His vote share dwindled as the field swelled to more than 20 candidates; but after South Carolina, Biden’s original supporters came home — quickly.

• Sanders is not driving young voters to the polls. Millennials comprise significantly more of the adult population than their turnout numbers on Super Tuesday, belying Sanders’

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claim that he’s turning out throngs of “new” voters. Low turnout among young voters is nothing new. What’s telling is that Baby Boomers turned out in very large numbers (64% of that day’s votes) on Super Tuesday — and they did not pull the lever for Sanders. If anything, Super Tuesday underscored the belief that Democrats’ winning formula in the 2018 midterms — which relied heavily on black people and suburban women — remains a key to victory.

• Money isn’t everything. Billionaires Bloomberg and Tom Steyer spent hundreds of millions between them hoping to derail Biden. They failed.

Moreover, Biden spent only $6,000 in Minnesota, yet he swamped Sanders, who garnered only 30% of the Minnesota vote after getting 62% four years ago against Hillary Clinton. A similar narrative played out all across the Super Tuesday map for Biden. To the extent money does matter, Bloomberg is keeping his nationwide organization intact through November and will spend heavily against Trump for the Democratic ticket.

Democrats have yet to choose a majority of their convention delegates, but the nomination picture could come into sharper focus soon.

Ten states will hold primaries this Tuesday and next. The map favors Biden, but we’ve already seen how dramatically things can change in just a few days. For now, the nomination appears to be Biden’s to lose.

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Long coddled, judges now in legislative cross hairs IT’S NO SECRET THAT STATE JUDGES gener-

ally get the kid-glove treatment from Louisiana lawmakers, in no small measure because so many legislators are lawyers. The kumbaya between leges and jurists may be ending, however — and if it is, judges will only have some of their own to blame.

The list of errant judges in the news recently is not long, but it is eye-catching.

Assumption Parish Judge Jessie LeBlanc resigned Feb. 27 after admitting that she used a racial slur in text messages with her estranged lover, a former top Assumption Parish sheriff’s deputy. In an acrid resignation letter, LeBlanc played the victim card; she alleged a smear campaign by the local District Attorney’s office over her rulings against prosecutors.

Last year, The Advocate reported that Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Jefferson Hughes III came under federal investigation over a glaring conflict of interest while he was a district judge — he failed to disclose that he was dating the lawyer for one of the litigants appearing before him in a bitterly contested child custody case. The matter didn’t come to light until two decades later, after Hughes ascended to the Supreme Court.

Turns out he wrote at least three apology letters to litigants in his courtroom — very likely as the result of a complaint lodged against him with the secretive Louisiana Judiciary Commission.

Hughes recently became the subject of another complaint because of an allegation that he offered money to a former Hammond city councilman to switch sides in last year’s special election to the Supreme Court. Hughes acknowledged visiting the councilman but denied offering him money.

Judges are barred from discussing pending or impending cases as well as from getting involved in politics (other than having to run for office). If judges could talk publicly about LeBlanc and Hughes, they’d no doubt say those two are outliers — and by all accounts they’d be

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correct. That’s beside the point, however, when it comes to public perception, which brings us to the budding showdown between the judicial and legislative branches.

In the wake of stories about the secrecy surrounding complaints against Hughes while he was a district judge, the Louisiana Judiciary Commission proposed several changes to its confidentiality rules.

Some lawmakers feel the commission isn’t doing enough.

State Rep. Jerome Zeringue and state Sen. Jay Morris have introduced bills in the legislative session that begins next week to give the public significantly greater access to information about unruly judges.

If passed into law, their proposed legislation would trigger a constitutional showdown over the separation of powers.

Let me disclose now that I’m a lawyer, though I haven’t actively practiced in more than a decade.

That said, I feel comfortable opining that if there’s going to be a fight over the separation of powers, one side is holding all the trump cards: the Supreme Court.

Not just because of the doctrine of judicial review, but also because the Louisiana Constitution specifically empowers the high court — not the Legislature — to police judges.

On the other hand, legislators are not constrained from speaking out about judges behaving badly … and many Louisiana judges have to run for re-election in November.

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Hey Blake, While walking back from a Mardi Gras parade near Gallier Hall, we passed the Scottish Rite Temple building on Carondelet Street. When was it built and what can you tell us about its history and uses?

Dear reader,

The stately Greek Revival building at 619 Carondelet St. was built as a church circa 1853. It was known as the First United Methodist Church, or in some sources, the Edward McGehee Church of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

According to geographer and historian Richard Campanella, the church was purchased in 1906 by the Grand Consistory of Louisiana, a Masonic organization, which renamed it the Scottish Rite Temple. The building features a kitchen and dining hall on the first floor and an auditorium on the second floor. In the 1970s, an annex was added next door.

The main building features a large stained glass window, complete

with the familiar Masonic symbol of a double-headed eagle and the Latin phrase, “Spes Mea in Deo,” which translates to “My hope is in God.” Inscribed above is the Latin phrase “Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam,” which translates to “to the greater glory of God,” which is also the motto of the Society of Jesus, commonly known as the Jesuits.

By 2001, the University of New Orleans Foundation had leased the building and was presenting theatrical performances and concerts there. In 2014, the Freemasons sold the building and moved their local chapter to Metairie.

Local developer Craig Boes bought the building for $3.25 million and leased it to developers Stanley Morris and Charles Trapolin. They spent $8 million on renovations and unveiled

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plans to turn the structure into an entertainment venue called Nolaluna.

It was supposed to feature live music and performances by circus artists, variety acts and comedians.

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THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AGO THIS WEEK , a team of investors led by car dealer Tom Benson announced an agreement to purchase the New Orleans Saints from original owner John Mecom Jr., ending months of negotiations over the future of the NFL franchise.

“Let’s forget about the old Saints,” Benson, then 57, said at a press conference to announce the sale. “We’ve had the Saints for 18 years, but these are the new Saints.”

A front page story in the March 13, 1985 Times-Picayune reported Benson would pay $64 million for the team, “far above the $8.5 million Mecom paid for the franchise in 1966.” The price later rose above $70 million.

In the original deal, Benson owned 31% of the team, with 25 other minority investors owning shares of 5% to 10% each. The deal finally went through in June 1985, after approval from the NFL, city and state leaders.

In 1993, Benson became sole owner of the team. A New Orleans native who owned the team for 33 years until his death in 2018, Benson beamed with pride as he announced the sale. “It meant something to me to be able to give something back to the city where I got my start,” he said.

The team is now owned by his wife Gayle Benson, whom he married in 2004.

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Best Actor in a Musical Clint Johnson “Cabaret” See ’Em On Stage: A Production Company Kevin Murphy “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” Le Petit Theatre Rich Arnold “She Loves Me” Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University Ricky Graham “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder” Le Petit Theatre

Best Supporting Actress in a Musical Elyse McDaniel “Silence! The Musical” The Storyville Collective/Doctuh

Ken Goode Jr. “Matilda” Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University Matt Reed “Matilda” Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University Rahim Glaspy “Dreamgirls” Jefferson Performing Arts Society Trey Ming “Silence! The Musical” The Storyville Collective/Doctuh Mistuh Productions

Best Supporting Actress in a Play Constance Thompson “A Raisin in the Sun” Voices in the Dark Repertory and Ashe Cultural Arts Center Janet Shea “John” Beaubourg Theatre Company Lara Grice “August: Osage County” Southern Rep Theatre Natalie Boyd “Barbecue” The Radical Buffoon(s)

Best Supporting Actor in a Play Keith Claverie “The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story” The NOLA Project and New Orleans Museum of Art Martin Bats Bradford “In the Red and Brown Water” No Dream Deferred NOLA Matthew Raetz “The Glass Menagerie” Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans Rahim Glaspy “In the Red and Brown Water” No Dream Deferred NOLA

Best Ensemble “Higgins: The Man, the Boat, the War” The National World War II Museum “Noises Off” Le Petit Theatre “Roleplay” Goat in the Road Productions and Jenny Mercein “The Wolves” Southern Rep Theatre

Best Original Work of Theater Christina Quintana “Azul” Southern Rep Theatre Troi Bechet “Flowers for Halie” Southern Rep Theatre Michael Aaron Santos “The Henchman: A Shakespeare Story” The NOLA Project and New Orleans Museum of Art Ron Gural and The Landing Party “Higgins: The Man, the Boat, the War” The National World War II Museum

Best Choreography in a Musical Christopher Bentivegna and Kali Russell

Best Actress in a Play Ashley Santos “Measure for Measure” The NOLA Project and New Orleans Museum of Art Carol Sutton “A Raisin in the Sun” Voices in the Dark Repertory Theatre and Ashe Cultural Arts Center Ellen Barry “August: Osage County” Southern Rep Theatre Gwendolyn Foxworth “Suddenly Last Summer” Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans

Best Actor in a Play James Yeargain “Measure for Measure” The NOLA Project and New Orleans Museum of Art John Lavin “A Period of Adjustment” Tennessee Williams Theatre Company of New Orleans Michael C. Forest “A Raisin in the Sun” Voices in the Dark Repertory and Ashe Cultural Arts Center Michael Joel Bartelle “Measure for Measure” The NOLA Project and New Orleans Museum of Art

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filled with music, cuisines of all kinds, games, rides, children’s activities and lots more. There are festivals celebrating everything from shrimp, crawfish and oysters to the performing arts, books, beer and the wildlife that calls Louisiana home.

New festivals this year include Tulane University’s New Orleans Book Festival in March and the Park & Recreation Car, Truck and Bike Show in Lake Arthur in May. Returning for a second year are The Rock & Rouge Women’s Music & Food Festival & Beyond and the 5o420 Fest, both in New Orleans.

This year, Gambit has divided the Fairs & Festivals issue into two parts: spring-summer and fall-winter, which will be published in September.

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(Lafayette Square Park, South Maestri Place; www. ylcnola.org/ylc-wednesday-at-the-square) — The 10-concert series is presented by the Young Leadership Council and features a range of local performers, as well as food and drink vendors. 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Free.

MARCH 11-14 NEW ORLEANS BOURBON FESTIVAL (Contemporary

Arts Center, 900 Camp St.; Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St.; www. neworleansbourbonfestival. com) — It’s the fourth year for the four-day celebration of bourbon, which includes spirits and food from distilleries and local restaurants, grand tastings, speakers, educational seminars, judging events and more.

Hours vary. Tickets $69. VIP passes available.

MARCH 12 LOUIS MOREAU INSTITUTE FESTIVAL (Dixon Concert

Hall, Newcomb Circle, Tulane University; www.louismoreauinstitute.org) — The event features works from contemporary young performing artists and emerging composers, including a piece by the late Mario Davidovsky.

7:30 p.m. Free.

MARCH 12-15 LOUISIANA SPORTSMAN SHOW & FESTIVAL (La-

mar-Dixon Expo Center, 9039 S. St. Landry Ave., Gonzales; www.louisianasportsmanshow.com/ gonzales) — There’s an expansive indoor boat show and exhibits of fishing tackle, hunting gear, ATVs, tractors and power equipment. There also are fishing seminars, competitions and kids’ activities. Noon-7 p.m.

Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Sunday. $12 per day, $18 four-day pass, $6 children 6-12, free for children 5 and younger, free for all children on Sunday. Discounted tickets available online only.

Thursdays MARCH 12-MAY 28 THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES (New Or-

People parade through the French Quarter during the New Orleans Pride festival in June.

leans Botanical Garden, City Park, 5 Victory Ave.; www. neworleanscitypark.com) — The weekly concert series features traditional jazz, rhythm and blues and other music genres performed

by New Orleans musicians including Wanda Rouzan, Paul Soniat, Phil Melancon, the New Orleans Mystics and others. Mint juleps, wine, beer and food are available for purchase. 6 p.m. $10.

MARCH 13 DOWNTOWN IRISH CLUB PARADE (Bywater and French

Quarter; www.downtownirishclub.com) — The walking parade begins at Bud Ripps and proceeds through the Bywater and French Quarter, ending on Bourbon Street. 6 p.m.-till. Free.

MARCH 13 LARK IN THE PARK (Great

lawn, New Orleans City Park; www.neworleanscitypark.com/events/lark-inthe-park) The 21-and-older fete features food and beverages from two dozen New Orleans restaurants, live music, a car raffle and more. A VIP party starts at 7 p.m. 8 p.m.-11 p.m. $100, $90 friends of City Park members, $75 for people 21-35.

MARCH 13 MOLLY’S AT THE MARKET & JIM MONAGHAN’S PARADE

(Molly’s at the Market, 1107 Decatur St.) — Marching groups and riders in carriages parade through the French Quarter, beginning and ending at Molly’s at the Market. Parade begins at 6 p.m. Free.

MARCH 13-14 CELTIC BAYOU FESTIVAL

(Warehouse 535, 535 Garfield St., Lafayette; www.celticbayoufest.com) — There are cook-offs and bake-offs, a genealogy tent to help trace ancestry, a redhead and freckle competition, Irish dance workshop, bagpipers and a full range of Celtic music performers.

6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11:45 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. $10 Friday, $15 Saturday, free for children 12 and younger.

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(Lake Charles Civic Center Arcade Amphitheater, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles; www.artscouncilswla.org) — The concert series features two stages of live music from Louisiana bands, as well as an art market, food trucks and food from local restaurants. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Free. VIP tickets available.

MARCH 14 BLOOMIN’ ON THE BRICKS

(Riverbank, downtown Natchitoches; www.natchitoches.com/bloomin-bricks) — The garden festival includes sales of plants, flowers, lawn furniture and garden accessories, and there’s live music and kids’ activities.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

MARCH 14 IRISH CHANNEL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE (Irish

Channel, New Orleans; www.irishchannelno.org) — The walking parade includes men in formal attire handing out green beads and flowers, men in kilts, green beer and more. The parade lines up on Napoleon Avenue and makes several turns before ending at Jackson Avenue. 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Free.

MARCH 14 PARASOL’S ST. PATRICK’S DAY BLOCK PARTY (Third

and Constance streets, New Orleans) — There’s live music, green beer, food and other activities. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

MARCH 14 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & CELEBRATION (Downtown

Covington) — The parade starts at the Columbia Street Taproom, winds through downtown Covington and ends at Rutland and New Hampshire streets with a street party featuring food, drinks and live music. The parade includes Irish dancers, bagpipe players, walking groups and more. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

MARCH 14 TAILS BUT NO BLACK TIE

(Equest Farm, 1001 Filmore Ave., New Orleans City Park; www.tailsbutnoblacktie. org) — The equestrian event includes an exotic car exhibition, world class riders and champion jumpers competing for $10,000 in prize money, a parade of horses and more. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $15, $10 children 4-12 years old.

VIP passes available.

MARCH 14 TRACEY’S ST. PADDY’S DAY PARTY (2604 Magazine St.)

— The party spills into the street where the Irish Channel Parade ends. There’s green beer, corned beef and cabbage and more. 11 a.m.till. Free.

MARCH 14-15 DEPRESSION GLASS AND VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES SHOW AND SALE (Pon-

tchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner; www.crescentcityglass. org) — The Crescent City Depression Glass Society presents the show, which has products running the gamut of antiques from furniture to jewelry, depression and pressed glass, china, pottery and more. There also are a raffle, silent auction and prizes. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $8, good for both days.

MARCH 14-15 LOUISIANA COMIC CON

(The Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette; www.cajundome.com) — The festival offers a diverse list of guests including Kevin Conroy and Kevin Sorbo, as well as vendors, artists, fan groups and a range of activities. Opens 10 a.m.

Saturday, 11 a.m. Sunday. $29 single-day pass, $18.75 military personnel, $44.50 weekend pass.

MARCH 15 FEMME FUNK FETE (Con-

temporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St.; www.cacno. org/femmefunkfete) — This gallery party pays tribute to “all things black, feminine and funky,” with the goal of exploring the relationship between femininity and

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2020 fairs + Festivals the birth of funk from the ‘60s to the ‘80s. Three exhibits will be brought to life with musical and dance performances, video installations and more. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Free.

MARCH 15 ST. JOSEPH’S DAY CELEBRATION (1235 N. Peters St.; www.

frenchmarket.org/event/ st-josephs-day-celebration/2020-03-15) — The event at the Farmers Market features a St. Joseph’s Day altar, live music and activities. Noon-4 p.m. Free.

MARCH 15 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE ON METAIRIE ROAD (Metairie Road,

Metairie) — The annual parade has 100 floats and trucks, bands, marching clubs and riders tossing cabbages, carrots, potatoes and beads. It starts at Archbishop Rummel High School on Severn Avenue and turns onto Metairie Road, ending at Focis Street and Canal Boulevard. Noon-till. Free.

MARCH 17 IRISH CHANNEL ST. PATRICK’S DAY CLUB BLOCK PARTY

(Annunication Square, 1500 Annunciation St.; www.irishchannelno.org) — The annual block party features Irish music, dancers, food and drinks. 10 a.m.6 p.m. Free.

MARCH 18-22 NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE (Various locations in

New Orleans; www.nowfe.com) — The five-day annual event offers tastings featuring more than 1,000 wines from around the world, culinary programs with top chefs, social events and more.

Times and admissions vary.

MARCH 19 SIPPIN’ INTO THE SUNSET

(Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi; www.oldarabi.org) — Part social, part marketplace, the event features beer and wine, live music, food vendors and arts and crafts for sale. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.

MARCH 19 TOP TACO (Woldenberg Park,

1 Canal St.; www.toptaconola. com) — Located on the New Orleans riverfront, the festival offers tacos by about three dozen local chefs, tequilas and margaritas, plus live entertainment. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $65. VIP tickets available.

MARCH 19-21 NEW ORLEANS BOOK FESTIVAL

(Tulane University’s Berger Family Lawn, 6823 St. Charles

Ave.; www.bookfest.tulane.edu) — The inaugural literary festival features about 100 writers from across the country, including dozens of best-selling authors.

There will be literary panels and talks, book signings, exhibitors, kids’ activities and more. 5 p.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday.

Free (some events are ticketed).

MARCH 20 DRAFTS FOR CRAFTS (National

World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., www.draftsforcrafts. org) — The event features live music, food from local restaurants, a beer garden and a raffle. 7 p.m. $60, $50 for museum members.

MARCH 20-21 BUKU MUSIC + ART PROJECT

(Mardi Gras World, 1400 Port of New Orleans Place; www. thebukuproject.com) — The indy music festival includes a range of genres performed by more than 60 bands including $uicideBoy$, Ari Lennox, Chris Lake, DJ Heelturn, Eli & Fur, Flatbush Zombies, Pussy Riot and others. There are art displays, food vendors and more. 2 p.m.-midnight daily. $120 single day, $215 two-day pass.

VIP packages available.

MARCH 20-21 IOWA RABBIT FESTIVAL (Bur-

ton Coliseum Complex, 7001 Gulf Highway, Lake Charles; www.iowarabbitfestival.org) — There’s a cook-off, pageant, rabbit show, amusement rides, arts and crafts and food vendors. Live music is performed by Wayne Toups, Cody Forrest & the Southern Pines, Dustin Sonnier, Gyth Rigdon, Dani LaCour and others. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday. Free Thursday, $10 Friday-Saturday, free for children 11 and younger.

MARCH 20-22 AMITE OYSTER FESTIVAL (Down-

town Amite; www.amiteoysterfestival.com) — There is a variety of oyster dishes to sample, as well as an oyster-eating contest, chili cook-off, amusement rides and games, live Cajun, country, rock ‘n’ roll and reggae music.

Performers include the Chee Weez, Lindsey Cardinale, Ivory White, Krewe de Groove, Invisible Cowboy, the Dominos and others.

5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday. Admission TBA.

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(West Feliciana Parish Museum, 11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville; www. westfelicianahistory.org/ pilgrimage.html) — Tours of private historic homes, church gardens, cemeteries and historic sites are part of the pilgrimage, as well as a gospel brunch, hymn singing, an exhibit of John James Audubons’ birds of the Felicianas art and other activities. Daytime tours $40, other admissions vary.

Roller derby teams wearing bull horns and weilding plastic bats look for runners to swat during San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, the Running of the Bulls, which is July 10-12 in New Orleans.

MARCH 25 SIP SIP HOORAY! (Fulton

Alley, 600 Fulton St.; www. casajefferson.org/sip-siphooray-casajeff) — Wine, bourbon, rum, vodka and gin tastings are part of the event, as well as small bites, auctions and live music.

6 p.m.-8 p.m. $150.

MARCH 21 CRAFTIN’ CAJUNS SPRING INDOOR CRAFT SHOW & MARKETPLACE (Houma-Ter-

MARCH 25-29 PATOIS NEW ORLEANS INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS FESTIVAL (Various

rebonne Civic Center, 346 Civic Center Blvd., Houma; www.houmaciviccenter. com) — More than 200 vendors offer art, crafts, books, food, woodwork, jewelry, soap and more. 9 a.m.5 p.m. Free.

MARCH 21 FESTIVAL OF LIVE OAKS

(New Iberia City Park, 300 Parkview Drive, New Iberia) — There’s an Easter egg hunt, live music, a barbecue cook-off, workshops and live music. Times TBA. Free.

MARCH 21 FETE FRANCAISE (Ecole

Bilingue de la NouvelleOrleans, 821 Gen. Pershing St.; www.fetefrancaise. com) — There are indoor and outdoor music performances by groups including the Cha Wa Band & Les Rebelles, Bon Bon Vivant, Panorama Jazz Band, the Tin Men and others. There also are dozens of food, fine arts and crafts vendors, children’s activities and demonstrations. 11 a.m.5 p.m. Free.

MARCH 21 GREENWAY FEST (Greenway

Great Lawn, 500 N. Galvez St.; www.lafittegreenway. org/fest2020) — Live music, food, art vendors, crafts, guided walking tours, storytelling and other activities are on tap. The music lineup includes the Peter Claver Gospel Choir, Bamboula 2000, Jose Fermin & Merengue4, Treme Brass Band, Sierra Green & the Soul Machine and Shannon Powell. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Free.

Ingenuity and Tradition” is the theme of the annual event, which includes more than 100 exhibitors showcasing floral designs. There also are a series of lectures and events associated with the exhibit through March 29 for separate admissions. $150.

6 p.m.-10 p.m.

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MARCH 21 ITALIAN-AMERICAN ST. JOSEPH’S PARADE (French

Quarter) — The St. Joseph’s Society hosts the parade, which has 16 floats, nine marching bands and marchers in tuxedos. It starts and ends on Canal Street. 6 p.m.till. Free.

MARCH 21 LOUISIANA REDBUD FESTIVAL (Downtown Vivian;

www.laredbud.com) —There are arts, crafts, food vendors, amusement rides and games, a car show, street dance and more. Hours vary. Free.

MARCH 21 NEW ORLEANS SACRED MUSIC FESTIVAL (New

Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www. neworleanshealingcenter. org) — The program includes a diverse array of sacred music, chants, prayers, spiritual ceremonies, arts, dance and other cultural activities. A peace walk starts at St. Roch Park. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Free.

MARCH 21 ROCK & ROUGE WOMEN’S MUSIC & FOOD FESTIVAL & BEYOND (Lafayette Square

Park, South Maestri Place; www.therockandrouge. com) — It’s the second year for the women’s empowerment festival, which includes live music, food vendors, speakers, a S.T.E.A.M. tent for girls, educational programs and exhibits and empowerment panels covering economics, the music industry, politics and social issues. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Admission TBA. MARCH 21-22 & 28-29 NEW ORLEANS SPRING FIESTA GARDEN COURTYARD AND HOME TOURS (826 St.

Anne St.; www.springfiestanola.com) — The tours include the interiors, gardens, courtyards and homes in the French Quarter and Uptown, led by docents who share the histories of the houses.

Spring Fiesta also includes other architectural tours and events. Tickets are available at www.bestofneworleans. com/springfiesta2020.

Hours vary. $15-$25 advance, $20-$30 day of tour.

MARCH 22 ABITA SPRINGS BUSKER FESTIVAL (Abita Springs

Trailhead Museum, 22044 Main St., Abita Springs; www.trailheadmuseum.

org) — The Abita Springs Opry and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival present the festival to celebrate roots music . It includes six bands performing jazz, roots and country music. 11:30 a.m.7 p.m. Free.

MARCH 22 LOUISIANA IRISH-ITALIAN PARADE (4436 Veterans

Memorial Boulevard, Metairie; www.lairish-italian. org) — The parade rolls on Veterans Memorial Boulevard from Clearview Center toward the Orleans Parish line. Noon-till. Free.

MARCH 22, 29 & APRIL 5 MUSIC UNDER THE OAKS

(Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/music-under-the-oaks) — The concert series celebrates the Audubon Park Conservancy.

Food and drinks are available for purchase, and visitors are welcome to bring lawn chairs. 5 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Free.

MARCH 25 ART IN BLOOM (New Orleans

Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle; www. noma.org/event/art-inbloom-2020) — “Beauty,

locations in New Orleans; www.patoisfilmfest.org) — There are five days of feature-length and documentary films from Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean, Latin America and the Muslim world. The event also has panels, community discussions, workshops and more.

Times and admissions TBA. MARCH 25-29 SONGS ON THE BAYOU

(Various locations in Morgan City; www.songsonthebayou.com) — The songwriters’ festival includes five days of live music, sunset picking parties, workshops, a song contest and conference sessions. Hours and admissions vary.

MARCH 25-29 TENNESSEE WILLIAMS & NEW ORLEANS LITERARY FESTIVAL (Various

locations in New Orleans; www.tennesseewilliams. net) — Actress Kathleen Turner headlines the event, which features the works of Tennessee Williams as well as other contemporary literature, culture and theater.

There are workshops, walking tours, readings, music events, culinary programs, interviews and more. Other participants include Jami Attenberg, Andrei Codrescu, Maurice Carlos Ruffin, Edmund White and others.

Times and admissions vary.

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Center, 8245 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette; www. louisianacrawfishfestival. com) — Boiled crawfish, Cajun cuisine and crawfish in bread, pasta, pies, jambalaya and other dishes are featured at the 45-year-old festival. There also are arts and crafts vendors, amusement rides and live music from Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, No idea, Rockin’ Dopsie, Mojeaux and others.

5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday. $5, free Thursday.

MARCH 27-28 HAMMOND SMOKIN’ BBQ CHALLENGE (200 S.W.

Railroad Ave., Hammond; www.hammondbbq.com) — More than 50 cooking teams compete for cash prizes.

There are children’s competitions, live music and arts and crafts vendors. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday. Free.

MARCH 27-28 HOGS FOR THE CAUSE

(University of New Orleans Lakefront Arena; www. hogsforthecause.org) — The barbecue cook-off includes 90 cooking teams vying for various titles, kids’ activities and live music from 20 bands on three stages, including Robert Randolph, Old Crow Medicine Show, Sweet Crude and many others. 3:30 p.m.11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday. Tickets $30 single day, $55 two-day pass. VIP passes available.

MARCH 27-29 JACKSON ASSEMBLY ANTIQUES AND ART SHOW

(1740 Charter St.; Jackson, Louisiana; www.jacksonassemblyantiquesshow. com) — The three-day show has antiques, collectibles and other items from dealers across the South. The art show features fine art, jewelry, pottery, baskets and more. There also are plants for sale, food and drink vendors and tours of historic buildings. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sunday. Free.

MARCH 27-29 NEW ORLEANS HOME AND GARDEN SHOW (Ernest

N. Morial Convention

Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd.; www.neworleanshomeshows.com) — Home-related services and products are on display and there’s remodeling, decorating and landscaping advice from experts, as well as food vendors, a makers’ market, a build competition, technology exhibit and more.

Noon-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday. $15, $10 for military personnel, free for children 12 and younger.

MARCH 27-29 SAINTS + SINNERS LGBTQ LITERARY FESTIVAL (Hotel

Monteleone, 214 Royal St.; www.sasfest.org) — The festival showcases diverse LGBTQ literary talents with emerging authors, students and readings. There also are panel discussions, a theater production, walking tours, networking events and more.

Times and tickets vary.

MARCH 27-29 VERMILION VOYAGE (Aca-

diana Park Nature Station, 1205 E. Alexander St., Lafayette; www.bayouvermiliondistrict.org) — The three-day, 50-mile overnight paddle starts in Lafayette and ends at Palmetto Island State Park near Abbeville.

Registration includes a paddle craft, life jacket, shuttle service, food, evening entertainment and a guide. Times vary. $350.

MARCH 28 BIG BASS FISHING RODEO AND FISHTIVAL (New Orle-

ans City Park, 56 Dreyfous Drive; www.neworleanscitypark.com/big-bass-fishing-rodeo-and-fishtival) — The oldest freshwater fishing rodeo in the country turns 73 this year and the festival features fishing competitions, exhibitions, raffles and vendors with fishing tackle and other goods. 6:30 a.m.noon. Free.

MARCH 28 CHILDREN’S WORLD’S FAIR (Louisiana Children’s

Museum, New Orleans City Park, 15 Henry Thomas Drive; www.lcm.org) — The daylong event includes cultural activities, games, music, literature and crafts focusing on eight countries. An early explorer program from 9:30

a.m.-noon is $32 per person.

Fair starts noon-4:30 p.m.

Free with regular museum admission.

MARCH 28 DOWNTOWN LAKE CHARLES CRAWFISH FESTIVAL (Lake

Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles; www.downtowncrawfest.com) — There are amusement rides, an art show, food vendors, live Cajun, zydeco and pop music and more. The music lineup includes Geno Delafose & French Rockin Boogie, Lil’ Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, Cedryl Ballou & Zydeco Trendsetters and J Paul Jr. & the Zydeco Nubreeds. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. $10, free for children 10 and younger.

MARCH 28 FELICIANA WILDLIFE EXPO

(Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station, 4419 Idlewild Road, Clinton; www.lsuagcenter.com) — It’s the third year for the expo, which last year saw 1,200 participants.

Speakers will discuss invasive species, wildlife food plots, horticulture and native plants and snakes. There also are 4-H activities, a nature walk, archery and other sports, bee motels, a fish tank and more. Food is available for purchase. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free.

MARCH 28 HOT DIGGITY DOG FEST

(Kenner City Park, 3800 Loyola Drive, Kenner) — The dog-friendly event includes live music, food and pet adoptions. 10 a.m.4 p.m. Free.

MARCH 28 LAFAYETTE HOLI: ACADIANA’S FESTIVAL OF COLORS

(Girard Park, 500 Girard Park Drive, Lafayette) — The highlight of the festival celebrating spring and friendship is India’s traditional “color throw,” in which festivalgoers toss colored powder on each other. There’s also live music, dance performances, Indian food and a children’s play area. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free.

MARCH 28 LOUISIANA CRAWFISH BOIL CHAMPIONSHIPS (601

Ave. C, Marrero; www. louisianacrawfishchamps. org) — There are amuse-

ment rides, lots of crawfish dishes, live entertainment from Category 6, Junior and Sumtin’ Sneaky and the Joey Thomas Band and other activities at the 19th annual event. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. $25, $10 students ages 13-17, free for children 12 and younger.

MARCH 28 SPRING INTO ACTION (Audu-

bon Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Blvd.; www. audubonnatureinstitute.org/ nature-center) — The event includes hands-on conservation activities, demonstrations and night sky viewing at the planetarium. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

MARCH 28 TUNICA HILLS MUSIC FEST AND JAM (Parker Memori-

al Park, 5730 Commerce St., St. Francisville; www. stfrancisvillefestivals.com/ features/tunica-music-fest) — Several stages spotlight bluegrass, Americana, Latin, blues and contemporary music and singer-songwriters with more than 15 performances. Throughout the day, professional musicians jam with festivalgoers who bring their instruments. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Free.

MARCH 28-29 DANCE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE FESTIVAL (Contemporary

Arts Center, 900 Camp St.; www.cacno.org/danceforsocialchange) — Dance, poetry, music and theater will be combined in “Solastalgia,” performed by Dancing Grounds’ teen dance company DG Uprising. The performance piece examines gentrification’s impact on the city and envisions a more equal future for all. There will be pre-performance workshops and post-performance discussions. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. $30, $25 for Dancing Grounds and CAC members.

MARCH 28-29 LOUISIANA CAJUN-ZYDECO FESTIVAL (Armstrong Park,

701 N. Rampart St.; www. jazzandheritage.org) — Sean Ardoin, BeauSoleil, Corey Ledet, Lil’ Nathan and other Cajun and zydeco bands will perform, and there’s lots of crawfish and other Cajun dishes, an arts market

and kids’ activities. Hours TBA. Free.

MARCH 28-29 SLIDELL STREET FAIR

(Olde Towne Slidell; www. slidellantiques.com) — The Slidell Historical Antique Association presents the event, which features more than 200 vendors offering antiques, collectibles and crafts. There’s also music and food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

MARCH 29 MUSIC UNDER THE OAKS

(Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/music-under-theoaks) — See March 22 listing for event description.

MARCH 29 WOOFSTOCK (Castine

Center, 63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville; www.northshorehumane.org) — The event includes pet adoptions, a low-cost vet clinic from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., food and beer vendors, a children’s area, raffles and a market of pet products. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Free.

MARCH 29 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LOUISIANA CRAWFISH ETOUFFEE COOK-OFF

(Northwest Pavilion, 501 Samuel Drive, Eunice; www. etouffeecookoff.org) — Food and drinks, live music, arts and crafts vendors and lots of crawfish etouffee are part of the festival. 10 a.m.

4 p.m. Free.

MARCH 31 BEST CHEFS OF LOUISIANA

(Sen. Ted Hickey Ballroom, University Center, University of New Orleans, 2000 Lakeshore Drive; www.acfno. org) — The local chapter of the American Culinary Federation hosts the event, which includes dishes by 35 Louisiana chefs who are being honored. There’s also live entertainment, auctions and an open bar. 6 p.m.9 p.m. $100.

April APRIL 1-5 NEW ORLEANS RAGTIME FESTIVAL (Various locations

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com) — The five-day festival includes jazz and ragtime music, dance and the history of ragtime. Times and admissions vary.

APRIL 1-5 —A TASTE OF COVINGTON (Various locations

in Covington; www.atasteofcovington.com) — There are five days of vintner dinners, grand tastings, live music, a Champagne jazz brunch, art walk and more. Hours and admissions vary.

Wednesdays APRIL 1-MAY 13 YLC WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES

(Lafayette Square Park, South Maestri Place; www. ylcnola.org/ylc-wednesdayat-the-square) — See March 11 listing for event description.

APRIL 2-4 BOGGY BAYOU FESTIVAL

(704 N. Soileau St., Ville Platte) — The family festival has live music, arts and crafts vendors, a pageant, amusement rides and games, magic and comedy shows. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Thursday, 1 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday. $6, $1 children.

Thursdays APRIL 2- MAY 28 THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES (New Orle-

ans Botanical Garden, 5 Victory Ave., City Park; www.neworleanscitypark. com) — See March 12 listing for event description.

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Park, Highway 1, Simmesport; www.riseorg.com) — There’s live music, DJs spinning tunes, food booths, arts and crafts, children’s activities and fishing and farming demonstrations. Times TBA. $3, free for children 11 and younger.

APRIL 3-5 BOOKS ALONG THE TECHE LITERARY FESTIVAL (Historic

district, New Iberia; www. booksalongthetecheliteraryfestival.com) — The three-day event focuses on Iberia Parish authors and others who write about Louisiana culture. There are workshops on writing, a book fair, symposiums, a readers’ theater, cooking demonstrations, poetry, music, films and

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APRIL 3-5 FESTA ITALIANA (400 block of

Williams Boulevard, Kenner; www. italianheritagefestival.com) — The Italian heritage festival has food, live music, amusement rides, games, craft vendors and more.

The music lineup includes the Chee Weez, Bucktown AllStars, Molly Ringwalds, Victory Belles and others. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday. $8, free for law enforcement officers and their families and children 12 and younger.

APRIL 3-5 NEW ORLEANS SPRING BEAD & JEWELRY SHOW (Pontchartrain

Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner; www.aksshow.com/events/ category/new-orleans-bead-jewelry-show) — Dozens of wholesalers exhibit and sell jewelry, beads and beading supplies, designer cabochons, gemstones, pearls and accessories. There also are classes.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 free for children under 16.

APRIL 3-5 PONCHATOULA STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL (Memorial Park, North

Sixth St., Ponchatoula; www. lastrawberryfestival.com) — There are lots of foods made with strawberries, a pageant, parade, arts and crafts vendors, food sellers, children’s activities and live music on two stages. Noon-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Free.

APRIL 3-6 GREAT LOUISIANA BIRDFEST (Var-

ious locations around Mandeville; www.northlakenaturecenter.org) — Held annually during the spring bird migration, the festival offers bird watching, guided walking and boating tours with experts, classes, sessions on rookery birding and photography and a BirdFest Social featuring Louisiana foods and birdwatching. Advance registration required. Hours vary. Tickets $25$65 per trip.

APRIL 4 ACADIANA PO-BOY FESTIVAL

(Parc Sans Souci, 201 E. Vermilion St., Lafayette; www.acadianapoboyfestival.com) — There are poboys from about 20 local vendors, a po-boy eating contest, arts and crafts vendors and live music by Keith Frank, Gerald Gruenig & Gentilly Zydeco, Major Handy, Soul

Express Brass Band and others.

11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

APRIL 4 BLERDFEST! (McDonogh 35 High

School, 4000 Cadillac St.; www. blerdfest.org) — This fest for black nerds includes costume workshops and contests, video and table gaming competitions, guest panels and food trucks. It focuses on black entertainers, writers, entrepreneurs and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $20 in advance, $30 at the door, free for children 12 and under and for current McDonogh 35 students with a paid adult.

APRIL 4 FRANKLIN PARISH CATFISH FESTIVAL (Downtown Winnsboro;

www.franklinparishcatfishfestival. com) — Spanning a six-block area of downtown Winnsboro, the festival has local and national music acts playing on two stages, 300 vendors of fried catfish and other dishes, a health fair, educational exhibits, an art show, flower show and antique car show featuring 100 collectible automobiles. 8 a.m.5 p.m. $5.

APRIL 4 FRERET STREET FESTIVAL (Freret

Street between Napoleon Avenue and Valmont Street; www. freretstreetfestival.org) — There’s live music on three stages, pet adoptions, a kids’ area, food courts, a free bike valet and more than 200 vendors offering art, clothing and other items. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

APRIL 4 NOMA EGG HUNT AND FAMILY FESTIVAL (Sydney and Wal-

da Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park; www.noma.org/event/ noma-egg-hunt-and-family-festival-2019) — There are Easter egg hunts, a petting zoo, face painting, crafts and other activities.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. $15, $10 for museum members, free for children 2 and younger.

APRIL 4 ST. BERNARD IRISH ITALIAN ISLENOS PARADE (West Judge Perez

Drive, Chalmette) — The parade has 53 floats, about 35 marching groups and 1,500 members throwing 350,000 pounds of produce to make Irish stew. The parade rolls on West Judge Perez Drive from Meraux Drive to Ventura Street and back. 11 a.m.-till. Free.

APRIL 4 SOUTHDOWN MARKETPLACE ARTISAN CRAFT SHOW (Southdown

Museum, 1208 Museum Drive,

Houma; www.southdownmuseum. org) — The arts and crafts festival features 300 vendors from around the country offering handmade crafts, woodworking, fine arts, jewelry, clothing, toys, pottery, furniture and more. There’s also food, live Cajun music, blacksmithing demonstrations and a children’s activity area. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $5.

APRIL 4-5 ART IN THE PASS 2020 (Pass

Christian War Memorial Park, Highway 90 and Flietas Avenue, Pass Christian, Mississippi; www. passmainstreet.com/events/artinthepass) — More than 100 artists from 14 states set up displays and sell their wares at the event, which coincides with the Celebrate the Gulf Marine Education Festival.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

APRIL 4-5 EBB & FLOW FESTIVAL (222 North

Blvd., Baton Rouge; www.ebbandflowbr.org) — Held in downtown Baton Rouge, the family-friendly Ebb & Flow features live music, an arts market, food vendors, activities for children and entertainment

by Louisiana performers. 10 a.m.7 p.m. Saturday, noon-5 p.m.

Sunday. Free.

APRIL 4-5 EGG SCRAMBLE (Carousel Gardens

Amusement Park and Storyland, 7 Victory Ave., New Orleans City Park; www.neworleanscitypark. com/events/egg-scramble) — More than 36,000 Easter eggs will be hidden in the amusement park for kids to find. 9 a.m.-noon. $10, $5 Friends of City Park members.

APRIL 4-5 KITE FEST LOUISIANE (3383

Rosedale Road, Port Allen; www. westbatonrouge.net) — Professional kite-flying teams perform and amateur kiters try their hands at the sport. There’s also indoor kite flying, a kite-making workshop for kids, inflatable play structures, kite design competitions, face painting and vendors selling Louisiana food, plus fireworks at dusk on Saturday. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Free.

APRIL 4-5 NEW ORLEANS SPRING GARDEN SHOW (New Orleans Botanical

Garden, 5 Victory Drive, City Park; www.neworleanscitypark.com/ events/spring-garden-show) — Home gardeners and professionals attend the show, which includes plant and garden exhibits and sales, live music, educational programs, arts and crafts and more.

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2020 fairs + Festivals Artisan Bob Jones carves the head of a wooden decoy at the Gueydan Duck Festival, held in August.

4 p.m. Sunday. $10, $5 for children 5-10 years old, free for children 4 and younger.

APRIL 5 MUSIC UNDER THE OAKS

(Newman Bandstand, Audubon Park; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/ music-under-the-oaks) — See March 22 listing for event description.

APRIL 17-19 GRAND ISLE MIGRATORY BIRD FESTIVAL (Highway

APRIL 6 SCOTTISH TARTAN FESTIVAL (Scotland Farms,

1, Grand Isle) — The festival celebrates the arrival of migratory birds and provides viewing access for birdwatchers. There are birdwatching tours, kayak tours through mangroves and boat tours to a pelican rookery.

Hours and admissions vary.

Many events are free.

Highway 79 and Highway 518, Minden; www.scotlandfarms.com) — There’s Irish step-dancing, bagpipe performers, a Gaelic language seminar, Scottish cattle herding demonstration, Highland games, living history and other exhibits. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $7, $3 for ages 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger.

APRIL 9 & 11 BUNNY HOPS (Carousel

Gardens Amusement Park and Storyland, New Orleans City Park, 5 Victory Drive; www.neworleanscitypark. com/events/bunny-hops) — It’s an Easter egg hunt for adults, with prizes including event tickets, alcohol and more. There’s also a Best Bunny Ears costume contest, open beer bars, fried catfish, Jell-O shots, live music and amusement rides. 7 p.m.10 p.m. Tickets TBA. APRIL 9-11 LOUISIANA RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL (Railroad Museum

Park, 400 Lake Charles Ave., DeQuincy; www.larailroaddaysfestival.com) — The community event features food booths, crafts, amusement rides, pageants, parades, a 5k run, country music and church groups performing gospel. No alcohol allowed.

10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Free.

APRIL 10-12 LAO NEW YEAR FESTIVAL

(Wat Thammarattanaram temple, 7913 Champa Ave., Broussard) — The Lanexange Village in Iberia Parish celebrates the Lao New Year, the Year of the Rat and the 40-year history of Lao people in the parish on Easter weekend with live music, sandcastle building, parades, a pageant, kids activities and vendors. 7 a.m.-8 p.m. daily.

Admission free before 5 p.m.

Parks; www.parkscracklincookoff.com) — The Cajun heritage festival features a cracklings cook-off Saturday and two days of live music, food vendors, face painting, rock climbing, bungie jumping and more. 6 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Saturday. $10.

APRIL 17-19 LOCKPORT FOOD FESTIVAL

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(New Orleans; www.ccc10k. com) — The foot race starts at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome at 8 a.m. and winds through the French Quarter, ending at New Orleans City Park with a party featuring Creole cuisine and live music.

There’s also a two-day health and fitness expo that is open to the public. 8 a.m.-1 p.m.

Registration starts at $45; after-party $15-$20, free for runners.

Coolidge St., Lafayette; www.cyclezydeco.org) — The four-day touring ride and festival goes through Lafayette, the Grand Coteau/ Sunset/Opelousas area, Breaux Bridge and New Iberia, with rides ranging about 40 to 60 miles. There’s also Cajun food, live music, brewery tours, swamp tours and other activities. Hours and admissions vary.

APRIL 11 JAZZ’N THE VINES (Pon-

tchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Highway 1082, Bush; www. pontchartrainvineyards. com/events) — The music series includes performances by the Iguanas, Charmaine Neville Band and others, as well as wine from the vineyard and food trucks.

Visitors can bring flashlights, umbrellas, lawn chairs and picnic dinners but no outside alcohol. 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. $10-$25, free for children 17 and younger.

APRIL 11 SPRING FOR ART (Down-

town Covington) — The festival in the streets of downtown Covington includes live music, art shows, demonstrations, performances and more. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.

APRIL 16-19 FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL

(Various locations in New Orleans’ French Quarter; www.frenchquarterfest. org) — More than 20 stages scattered throughout the French Quarter host more than 1,700 musicians during the four-day celebration.

There’s also regional cuisine offered by more than 60 local restaurants and special events showcasing local culture. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily. Free.

APRIL 16-19 NEW ORLEANS POETRY FESTIVAL (New Orleans Healing

Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.; www.nolapoetry.com) — The weekend includes an open-mic poetry marathon, poetry readings, featured performances, workshops, live music, a small-press book fair and more. Hours vary. $50-$250

APRIL 16-20 NEW ORLEANS GIANT PUPPET FESTIVAL (Various loca-

tions in New Orleans) — The lineup includes performances by Mudlark Puppeteers, Toybox Theatre, Night Shade Shadow Theater, Harry Mayronne, Peepashow and other puppet theater companies.

Times and admissions TBA. APRIL 17-18 BAYOU TECHE BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL (Banks of Bayou

Teche, downtown Franklin; www.bayoutechebearfest. org) — There’s a wooden boat show, educational exhibits about bears and conservation, field trips, children’s activities, amusement rides, cook-offs, a 5k run and live music. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m.

Saturday. Free.

APRIL 17-18 LE GRAND HOORAH FESTIVAL (Chicot State Park,

3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte; www.lafolkroots.org/ balfa-week) — The festival kicks off Dewey Balfa Cajun and Creole Heritage Week and includes foods from area cooks, activities and live music from Pine Leaf Boys, T’Monde, Walter Mouton and others. 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday. $10 APRIL 17-18 PARKS CRACKLIN COOK-OFF FESTIVAL (1019 Periou St.,

(4484 Highway 1, Raceland; www.facebook.com/lockportfoodfestival) — The festival spotlights swamp pop with live music performances by Contraflow, Beep Beep and the Jeeps, Voodoo Gumbo and others, a 5k foot race, amusement rides, Cajun food and other activities.

6 p.m.-1 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday. Free.

APRIL 17-19 OLD SCHOOLHOUSE ANTIQUE FAIR (123 S. Church

St., Washington; www. oldschoolhouseantiquemall. com) — The semi-annual fair features more than 200 vendors on 6 acres of space offering antiques and vintage items of all types. There’s also barbecue. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Free.

APRIL 17-19 SCOTT BOUDIN FESTIVAL

(125 Lions Club St., Scott; www.scottboudinfestival. com) — Known as the “Boudin Capital of the World,” Scott holds this annual festival to celebrate Cajun heritage. There’s boudin from a range of vendors, a pageant, amusement rides, arts and crafts and children’s activities. 5 p.m.-12:30 a.m.

Friday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sunday. $5 Friday and Saturday, free Sunday.

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APRIL 18 ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT CRAWFISH COOKOFF (Fritchie

Park, 905 W. Howze Beach Road, Slidell; www.louisiananorthshore.com/events/ annual-events/crawfishcook-off) — About 60 teams compete in a cook-off of 45,000 pounds of crawfish.

The event includes live music, kids’ activities and food and drink vendors. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. $30 in advance, $35 at the gate, free for children 12 and younger.

bonnatureinstitute.org/ ztdk) — Live entertainment is staged throughout the zoo, and there are games, crafts, inflatable structures, face painting and food from local restaurants. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $25, $20 for zoo members; $40 early admittance (5 p.m.).

Puppeteers perform ‘Billy the Liar’ at the New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival last April.

APRIL 24-25 LOUISIANA FOREST FESTIVAL (Winn Parish Fair-

grounds, Fairgrounds Road, Winnfield; www.laforestfestival.com) — The festival celebrating all things timber will include wood carving, log loading, skidding and Lego competitions as well as axe throwing, train rides, live music and arts and crafts.

5:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday. Free.

APRIL 18 CRAWFEST (Tulane Univer-

sity, LBC Berger Family and Newcomb quads; www. crawfest.tulane.edu) — The annual food, music and arts festival focuses on crawfish and offers more than 10 tons of mudbugs. Attendees get unlimited servings. There also are two stages of live music and local food and art vendors. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Admission TBA, free for Tulane students.

APRIL 18 OLD METAIRIE CRAWFISH FESTIVAL AND COOKOFF

(St. Catherine of Siena Church and School, 105 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie; www.scschurch.com/crawfish-cookoff) — There are crawfish cook-offs, all-youcan-eat crawfish, other foods and live music. 2 p.m.-8 p.m.

Admission TBA. APRIL 18-19 ANGOLA PRISON RODEO

(Angola Prison Rodeo Arena, Louisiana State Penitentiary, 17544 Tunica Trace, St. Francisville; www.angolarodeo.com) — The rodeo, held in April and October, has bull riding, bareback riding, wild horse racing, barrel racing, chariot racing and wild cow milking events, as well as food vendors, live music by the Angola Prison Band and an inmates’ crafts market. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m., rodeo starts at 2 p.m. $20.

APRIL 18-19 BATON ROUGE BLUES FESTIVAL (100 North Blvd.,

downtown Baton Rouge; www.batonrougebluesfestival.org) — The lineup of blues musicians will be announced in March. There also are talks with musicians and food and art vendors.

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APRIL 18-19 COVINGTON ANTIQUES & UNIQUES FESTIVAL (419 N.

New Hampshire St., Covington; www.covingtonantiquesanduniquesfestival. com) — The two-day event offers antiques, vintage collectibles, crafts, appraisals, demonstrations, historic tours, classic cars, food, music and an auction. 10 a.m.5 p.m. Free.

APRIL 19-24 DEWEY BALFA CAJUN AND CREOLE HERITAGE WEEK

(Chicot State Park, 3469 Chicot Park Road, Ville Platte; www.lafolkroots.org/ balfa-week) — Dedicated to fiddler Dewey Balfa, the week includes fiddle, guitar and accordion classes, Cajun and Creole vocals instruction, band labs, nightly dances with live music, wordsand-music sessions and jam sessions. 8 a.m.-midnight. $750 full access, other admissions are $10 and up.

APRIL 20 50420 FEST (Armstrong

Park, 701 N. Rampart St.) — It’s the second year for the festival, which seeks to raise awareness about medical marijuana. There will be live entertainment by the Kurt

Loders, speakers, food and exhibitors. 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Free. VIP passes available.

APRIL 20-26 ZURICH CLASSIC (Tourna-

ment Players Club, 11005 Lapalco Blvd., Avondale; www.zurichgolfclassic.com) — This stop on the PGA Championship Tournament circuit draws international golf stars. There’s also food and live entertainment. Gates open 9 a.m. Monday-Tuesday, 6:30 a.m. Wednesday-Sunday. $35 daily, free for children 17 and younger accompanied by an adult.

APRIL 22 & 27-29 FACTORY FEST (Louisiana

Music Factory, 421 Frenchmen St.; www.facebook. com/louisianamusicfactory) — The free in-store concert series features a range of New Orleans musicians.

Music lineup and times TBA. Free.

APRIL 22-26 FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL

(Downtown Lafayette; www. festivalinternational.org) — The outdoor Francophile and world music festival includes hundreds of musicians from 15 countries performing on seven stages in the downtown area. There also are workshops, exhibits and more. There’s an interna-

tional fiddle summit, and the festival music lineup includes Cimafunk, Leyla McCalla and Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers. Hours vary. Free.

APRIL 23-26 & 30 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL (New Orle-

ans Fair Grounds Race Track and Slots, 1751 Gentilly Blvd.; www.nojazzfest.com) — The annual festival presents more than 650 bands on 14 stages from Thursday through Sunday the last weekend in April and the first weekend in May. This year’s music lineup includes The Who, Stevie Nicks, Elvis Costello & the Imposters, the Beach Boys, Lionel Richie, The Black Crowes, Lenny Kravitz, Erykah Badu, Lizzo and lots of others. The festival also includes a kids’ stage, food, cultural presentations, arts markets, demonstrations, artist interviews and more. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily. Single day tickets $75-$80 in advance, $85-$90 at the gate; locals $50 (at the gate only) April 23 & 30; $5 children 2-10 (at the gate only). Weekend passes $275 per weekend.

VIP passes available.

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APRIL 24-26 ABITA SPRINGS EN PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION (Abita Springs

Trailhead Museum, 22044 Main St., Abita Springs; www.trailheadmuseum. org/en-plein-air) — About 75 Louisiana landscape artworks painted in the open air on location are featured at the exhibition. There’s an opening reception 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Friday-Saturday, noon-4 p.m.

Sunday. Free.

APRIL 24-26 CAJUN FEST (Visitation of

Our Lady Roman Catholic Church, 3500 Ames Blvd., Marrero; www.vol.org/cajunfest) — Live music and a crawfish-eating contest are main features at this annual fair, which also includes food vendors, games, an auction and music from Rockin’ Dopsie Jr., the Chee Weez, Longitude 90, Ryan Foret and others. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Free.

APRIL 24-26 ETOUFFEE FESTIVAL (Little

Flower Gym, 370 Main St., Arnaudville; www.arnaudvillecatholic.org) — The festival includes etouffee dishes, live music, amusement rides, a car show, etouffee cook-off, a marketplace and 5k run.

5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Free.

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APRIL 24-26 THE ITALIAN FESTIVAL (50081

Highway 51, Tickfaw; www. theitalianfestivalorg.com) — Live music by The Dominos, 61 Suns, Bullet Proof and others is on tap, as well as a spaghetti cook-off, a ball, queen’s pageant, parade, amusement rides and more. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m.11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Sunday. Free.

APRIL 24-26 OUR LADY OF DIVINE PROVIDENCE CATHOLIC CHURCH SPRING FESTIVAL (Our Lady

of Divine Providence Catholic Church, 8617 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie; www.oldp.org/springfest) — The festival will have carnival rides, games and food.

Musical guests include Contraflow, Paperchase and The Molly Ringwalds. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Noon-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Free.

APRIL 26 ALLONS MANGER FOOD FESTIVAL (7165 Highway 1, Belle Rose;

www.sesjchurch.com) — The daylong event has live music, children’s activities, arts and crafts and Cajun and Creole foods.

7 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

APRIL 25 GIROD STREET STROLL (Girod

Street from the Mandeville Trailhead to the lakefront; www. oldmandevillebiz.com) — The annual event includes mint juleps and tasting plates from 30 local businesses, and participants vote on their favorite mint julep. Vega Brass Band provides music and there are arts vendors and more.

Attendees purchase a mint julep cup for $40, which serves as their ticket for food and drinks. 5 p.m.9 p.m. $40.

APRIL 26 LOUISIANA EARTH DAY (Down-

town Baton Rouge; www. laearthday.org) — About 60 partners will present educational materials, activities and more, and there’s live music on two stages (one for children). There’s also a teacher workshop on Saturday. 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free.

APRIL 27 WWOZ PIANO NIGHT (House of

Blues, 225 Decatur St.; www. wwoz.org/pianonight) — The event features a dozen pianists on two stages, with tributes to Dr. John and Art Neville. 7 p.m.

Admission TBA.

APRIL 27 SHORTY FEST (Tipitina’s, 501

Napoleon Ave.; www.tromboneshortyfoundation.org) — There will be outdoor events, a battle of the bands, music by Galactic, Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue, Cimafunk, the Soul Rebels, Walter Wolfman Washington & the Roadmasters with Samantha Fish and more. 6 p.m. (outdoor activities) 8 p.m. doors open. Tickets TBA. APRIL 27-29 NOLA CRAWFISH FEST (The

Smokeyard at Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St.; www. nolacrawfishfest.com) — The three-day event features live music, beer, hot boiled crawfish, a crawfish eating championship and a crawfish cook-off. Musical guests include Ivan Neville & Friends, Omari Neville & The Fuel, The Cleaners and NFC presentations. 3 p.m.-10 p.m. daily. $Tickets $35, $45 with crawfish, $125 for three days with crawfish.

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APRIL 30-MAY 10 LOUISIANA PIRATE FESTIVAL

(Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 N. Lakeshore Drive, Lake Charles; www.louisianapiratefestival.com) — There are watercraft exhibitions, a fireworks display, live music and other performances, cannon demonstrations, costume contests, arts and crafts, games and carnival rides. Hours and admission TBA.

May MAY 1 ZOO-TO-DO (Audubon Zoo,

6500 Magazine St.; www.events. audubonnatureinstitute.org/ztd) — Waterseed, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers and others provide musical entertainment for the soiree, which includes food and drinks from dozens of local purveyors, access to zoo exhibits, animal encounters and more. A patron party precedes the gala. 8 p.m.-midnight (7 p.m. for patron party). $175, $155 Audubon members, $110 for people 21-35; patron party and gala $225-$275. Early bird member pricing available through April 1.

MAY 1-2 MAYFEST (Downtown Leesville;

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The music lineup includes Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Chris Ardoin and Nustep Zydeko, Nathan Williams and the Zydeco Cha-Chas and others. 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $5 Friday & Sunday, $10 Saturday, $15 weekend pass, free for children 11 and younger.

MAY 1-3 LITTLE RED CHURCH FOOD & FUN FESTIVAL (13396 River Road, De-

strehan; www.scblittleredchurch. org/little-red-church-food-funfestival) — There are amusement rides, games, food vendors, pageants, raffles and more at the family-friendly event, now in its 40th year. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday. Free.

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MAY 1-3 TOMATO FESTIVAL (Our Lady

of Prompt Succor Church and School, 2320 Paris Road, Chalmette) — The festival offers oysters, tomato dishes, shrimp dishes, jambalaya, Italian sausage and more. Local musicians perform and there are carnival rides and games, a 5k run and more.

Hours TBA. Free.

MAY 1-1 LOUISIANA PIRATE FESTIVAL

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MAY 2 HERB AND GARDEN FESTIVAL

(235 Marie St., Sunset; www. sunsetherbfestival.com) — There are 95 to 100 craft, food and plant vendors, plus master gardeners to answer questions, a train ride, face painting and a silent auction. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. $5.

MAY 2 TASTE OF TAMMANY (Monsignor

Joseph Chotin Center, 316 Lafitte St., Mandeville; www.tasteoftammany.org) — The evening starts with a cocktail reception and includes hors d’oeuvres, music by Groovy 7, a multi-course dinner and a live auction. 6 p.m.-midnight. $100.

MAY 4 FACTORY FEST (Louisiana Music

Factory, 421 Frenchmen St.; www.facebook.com/louisianamusicfactory) — See April 22 listing for event description.

MAY 6 & 13 YLC WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES

(Lafayette Square Park, South Maestri Place; www.ylcnola.org/ ylc-wednesday-at-the-square) — See March 11 listing for event description.

MAY 7 SIPPIN’ INTO THE SUNSET

(Aycock Barn, 409 Aycock St., Arabi; www.oldarab.org) — See March 19 listing for event details.

MAY 7-10 COCHON DE LAIT FESTIVAL

(Cochon de Lait Pavilion, 1832 Leglise St., Mansura; www. cochondelaitfestival.com) —The four-day event offers lots of pork dishes, Cajun food, a greasy pig contest, a crackling cook-off, beer drinking contest, hog calling competition and Louisiana music.

Hours and admission TBA. Thursdays MAY 7-28 THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES (New Orleans

Botanical Garden, City Park, 5 Victory Ave.; www.neworleanscitypark.com) — See March 12 listing for event details.

MAY 8-9 LOUISIANA SMOKED MEAT FESTIVAL (Northside Civic Center, 704

N. Soileau St., Ville Platte; www. lasmokedmeatfestival.com) — The celebration honors military veterans and the culture and cuisine of the area. There’s food, live music, a world championship smoked meat cook-off (Saturday) and more. Opens 4 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. Saturday. $5, free for children 12 and younger.

MAY 8-9 ZWOLLE LOGGERS & FORESTRY FESTIVAL (Zwolle Festival

Grounds, 1100 S. Main St.,

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Memorial Park, 206 Frog Festival Drive, Rayne; www.raynefrogfestival.com) — There’s frog racing and jumping, a frog legs eating contest, live music, food vendors, an arts and crafts marketplace, a queen pageant, frog cook-off, dance contest and a children’s area. Hours and admissions TBA.

MAY 9 & 23 JAZZ’N THE VINES (Pontchartrain

Vineyards, 81250 Highway 1082, Bush; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com/events) — See April 11 listing for event description.

MAY 9 VOLKSFEST (Deutsches Haus,

1700 Moss St.; www.deutscheshaus.org) — The start of summer celebration has maypole dancing, German food and music, beer and wine and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Admission TBA. MAY 10 MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION AT AUDUBON ZOO (6500 Magazine

St.; www.audubonnatureinstitute.org/mothers-day-celebration) — The annual concert celebrates mothers with live music from Irma Thomas and the Professionals, food and arts vendors, interactive activities and more. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free with regular zoo admission (mothers get in free).

MAY 14-16 STARKS MAYHAW FESTIVAL (105

Highway 190 N., Starks) — The festival includes country-western, swamp pop and bluegrass music, amusement rides, Southern foods, lots of mayhaw dishes, a mayhaw jelly contest, antique car show and more. Times vary. Free.

MAY 15-17 MID-CITY BAYOU BOOGALOO

MAY 15-17 PLAQUEMINES PARISH SEAFOOD & HERITAGE FESTIVAL (F. Edward

Hebert Boulevard off Woodland Highway, Belle Chasse) — The three-day festival features lots of seafood dishes, live bands, helicopter rides, amusement rides, a queen pageant, arts and crafts and other activities. 5 p.m.-9 p.m.

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MAY 16 ENDANGERED SPECIES DAY

(Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www.events.audubonnatureinstitute.org) — The event focuses on protecting endangered species and includes information about the endangered animals at the zoo, plus animal care talks, interactive activities and questions answered by zoo staff, educators and conservationists.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with regular zoo admission.

MAY 16-17 BATON ROUGE SOUL FOOD FESTIVAL (Riverfront Plaza, 300 Riv-

er Road S., Baton Rouge; www. brsoulfoodfest.com) — There’s a soul food cooking contest, food and arts and crafts vendors and music from Henry Turner Jr. & Flavor, ’Nspire, Larry “LZ” Dillon, Lee Type and others. 10 a.m.8 p.m. Free.

MAY 16-17 LA BONNE TERRE FESTIVAL (Ma-

ria Immacolata Festival Grounds, 246 Corporate Drive, Houma; www.labonneterrefestival.org) — There are game booths, beer booths, rides, a live auction and live music from local bands Front Reaux and ReauxShambo, with plenty of food to accompany it. Offerings include shrimp and grits, boudin balls, burgers, jambalaya and blackberry dumplings.

10 a.m.-midnight Saturday. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday. Free.

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(Various locations in Lafayette; www.solosongwriters.com) — Songwriters collaborate for four days of workshops and meetings, then debut the music they created on six stages during the last two days of the festival. The audience also gets to interact with the artists and learn about their creative processes. Times PAGE 39

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(Bayou St. John, 500 N. Jefferson Davis Parkway; www. thebayouboogaloo.com) — Located along the banks of Bayou St. John in Mid-City, the threeday festival features four stages of live Louisiana music, vendors offering art, food, beverages and crafts, educational exhibits and kids’ activities. 4:30 p.m.-

9:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.

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MAY 20-22 LOUISIANA NURSERY FESTIVAL

(Downtown Forest Hill; www. alexandriapinevillela.com) — There are lots of flowers and plants from local nurseries, gardening equipment, food, amusement rides, arts and crafts and other activities.

8 a.m. 3 p.m. Free.

MAY 21-JUNE 1 CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR

(Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette; www.facebook. com/cajunheartlandstatefair) — The 32nd annual fair offers amusement rides and games, live music, a petting zoo, Wild West revue, food and activities. Times and admission TBA. MAY 22-24 NEW ORLEANS GREEK FESTIVAL

(Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, 1200 Robert E. Lee Blvd.; www.greekfestnola.com) — The celebration of Greek food and culture includes Greek food, a Greek grocery, wine, pastries, Helenic dancing, live Greek music, cooking demonstrations and children’s activities. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.7 p.m. Sunday. Admission TBA, free for children 12 and younger.

MAY 22-24 PARK & RECREATION CAR, TRUCK & BIKE SHOW (102 Arthur Ave., Lake

Arthur; www.facebook.com/parknrecreation) — The inaugural event is open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and bikes. There will be live music, boating and access to a swimming pool. The fee to register a vehicle is $35 in advance, $40 day of show. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, free for children 12 and younger.

MAY 23 ROCK THE DOCK (508 Hawkeye

Ave., Lake Arthur; www.jeffdavis. org/event/rock-the-dock) — T.J. Gautreaux and Louisiana Soul and Jamie Bergeron play music on the waterfront, and there are other live music options at various locations after the sun goes down. Noon6 p.m. Free.

MAY 24 ZYDECO EXTRAVAGANZA (Black-

ham Coliseum, 2330 Johnston St., Lafayette; www.zydecoextra.com) — The indoor festival features live zydeco music, an amateur accordion contest, Creole food vendors, dancing and more. Noon-till. Admission TBA.

MAY 28-30 KROTZ SPRINGS SPORTSMEN’S HERITAGE FESTIVAL (Nall Park,

562 Front St., Krotz Springs; www. kssportsmensheritagefestival. com) — The festival focuses on preservation of woodlands, wetlands and the Atchafalaya River.

There’s a wild game cook-off, amusement rides and games, food and art vendors and live Cajun, swamp pop and zydeco music. 5 p.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday. Free.

MAY 28-31 OVERLOOK FILM FESTIVAL

(Various locations in the French Quarter; www.overlookfilmfest. com) — New and classic independent horror cinema is showcased, and there are live shows, alternate reality games and interactive activities. Hours vary. $300 all-access.

Limited individual event passes available.

MAY 29-31 SYMPHONY BOOK FAIR (University

of New Orleans Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave.; www.lpovolunteers.org) — The annual sale offers collectible books, art, sheet music, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, games and more. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $15 Friday (free after 3 p.m.), free Saturday-Sunday.

MAY 30 ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN SOCIETY FESTIVAL (Audubon

Zoo, 6500 Magazine St.; www. audubonnatureinstitute.org/ apas) — There are cultural performances, live bands, educational displays, handmade crafts from Asian countries and Asian foods.

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free with regular zoo admission.

MAY 30 BLUESBERRY FESTIVAL (Bogue

Falaya Park, downtown Covington; www.thebluesberryfest.com) — The celebration of blues music, the arts and blueberry season is headlined by Hill Country blues artist Cedric Burnside and includes free harmonica lessons, performances by a range of other musicians, cultural performances and activities, food trucks, locally crafted beers and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. $25, free for children 10 and younger. VIP tickets available.

MAY 30-31 NEW ORLEANS OYSTER FESTIVAL

(Woldenberg Park, 1 Canal St.; www.nolaoysterfest.org) — The event on the Mississippi Riverfront celebrates Louisiana Gulf oysters,

oyster farmers and restaurateurs who spotlight the bivalves. There are cooking demonstrations, an oyster shucking contest, an oyster eating contest, food vendors, arts and crafts and more. 10:30 a.m.8 p.m. Free.

June JUNE 1 CAJUN HEARTLAND STATE FAIR

(Cajundome, 444 Cajundome Blvd., Lafayette; www.facebook.com/cajunheartlandstatefair) — See May 21 listing for event description.

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ious locations in St. Francisville; www.walkerpercyweekend.org) — The literary festival celebrates the life and works of author Walker Percy, with panel discussions, talks with Percy scholars, bourbon tastings, a crawfish boil, an art exhibit, live music and more. Hours vary. $225.

JUNE 5-7 CAJUN HERITAGE FESTIVAL

(Larose Civic Center, 307 E. Fifth St., Larose; www.facebook.com/ cajunheritagefestivalduckcarving) — In its 44th year, the festival has a duck decoy show, carving demonstrations, duck-calling and wood-carving contests, raffles, rides and loads of Cajun food.

Hours TBA. Free.

JUNE 6 & 20 JAZZ’N THE VINES (Pontchartrain

Vineyards, 81250 Highway 1082, Bush; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com/events) — See April 11 listing for event description.

JUNE 6 OCEANFEST (Audubon Aquarium

of the Americas, 1 Canal St.; www. events.audubonnatureinstitute. org) — Exhibitors and interactive experiences are scattered throughout the aquarium so visitors can learn how humans impact the oceans and marine life. There’s also a recycling art competition and discussions with aquarium staff, educators and conservationists.

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with regular aquarium admission.

JUNE 11-13 LOUISIANA CORN FESTIVAL (206

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flag fete, boat cruises, history, a domino tournament, dancing and more. Times and tickets vary.

JUNE 20 LOUISIANA BICYCLE FESTIVAL

Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive; www.splitsecondfoundation.org) There will be live entertainment, open bars, food and more at the event, which will raise funds for Louisiana’s first fitness facility for people living with paralysis or amputations. 8 p.m.-11 p.m.

Admission $100.

(Abita Springs Trailhead Museum, 22275 Highway 36, Abita Springs; www.trailheadmuseum. org/louisiana-bicycle-festival) — Bike enthusiasts of all sorts sell bicycles and accessories and show off custom and hybrid bikes. There’s a ride through Abita Springs along the Tammany Trace at noon. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Free.

JUNE 12-13 NEW ORLEANS PRIDE (Various

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locations in New Orleans; www. neworleanspridefestival.com) — The weekend features a festival on Saturday with a dunk tank, live entertainment and more than 50 vendors offering food and other items. There’s an opening party at One Eyed Jacks on Friday and a parade with 25 floats and 4,000 participants Saturday night. 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday, noon-5 p.m. Saturday (festival) & 7 p.m.10 p.m. (parade). $20-$30 Friday party, free Saturday.

JUNE 13-14 CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL

(1008 N. Peters St.; www. frenchmarket.org) — An auction allows local chefs to bid for the first Creole tomatoes of the season, and there’s a bloody mary market with different versions of the cocktail. Live music is spread over several stages and a “best of the fest” award for the best dish featuring Creole tomatoes. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free.

JUNE 15-16 NEW ORLEANS SUMMER PSYCHIC FAIR (Wyndham Garden

Hotel, 6401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie; www.neworleanspsychicfair.com) — Astrology readers, tarot readers, psychic mediums, energy practitioners and people giving spiritual advice will be on hand and there are vendors selling gemstone jewelry, metaphysical products and more.

11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Free.

JUNE 19-21 & 24-28 NOLA CARIBBEAN EXPERIENCE (Various locations in New

Orleans; www.nolacaribbeanexperience.com) — The nine-day festival celebrates Caribbean food, music, dance and culture as well as New Orleans’ connections to the area. Events include AfroLatin rumba, a comedy show and

Old Metairie Neighborhood Bar

(Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, 423 Canal St.; www. audubonnatureinstitute.org) — Visitors are urged to dress as their favorite pollinator and learn about the roles bees, birds, butterflies, bats and other pollinators play in world. There are interactive activities and instructive talks with insectarium staff, educators and conservationists. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free with regular insectarium admission.

JUNE 26-28 LOUISIANA CATFISH FESTIVAL

(St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church, 17324 Highway 631, Des Allemands; www.louisianacatfishfestival.com) — Des Allemands celebrates its designation by the Louisiana Legislature as “Catfish Capital of the Universe” with this festival offering catfish platters, po-boys and boulettes.

There’s also live music, amusement rides and an air-conditioned dining area. 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday. Free.

JUNE 27 LARRY HARTZOG’S TWISTED BREW FEST (Castine Center,

63350 Pelican Drive, Mandeville; www.larrybrewfest.com) — Benefitting the Northshore Humane Society, this fest features a variety of commercial breweries and homebrewers and has two beer competitions. Pups are welcome, and there will be pets available for adoption. 4 p.m.-8 p.m. Tickets TBA

July JULY 1-5 ESSENCE FESTIVAL (Various

locations; www.essence.com) — The five-day festival has a packed schedule of events covering empowerment, fashion and beauty, film, entrepreneurship and

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Evenings offer a full lineup of live music performances and more. Admissions vary.

9 a.m.-11 p.m.

JULY 3 HAPPY 3RD OF JULY (Gol-

dring/Woldenberg Great Lawn, New Orleans City Park; www.neworleanscitypark.com/3rd-of-july) — The pre-Independence Day celebration includes patriotic music from The Marine Corps Band. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and there are fireworks. Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed. 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m. Free.

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JULY 4 LEBEAU ZYDECO FESTIVAL

(103 Lebeau Church Road, Lebeau; www.lebeauchurch. org) — South Louisiana musicians perform zydeco music all day, and there’s dancing, Creole food and more. A specialty is the festival’s pork backbone dinner. Blankets and lawn chairs are allowed.

10 a.m.-10 p.m. $15, $5 for children 12 and older, free for children 11 and younger.

JULY 10-12 NEW ORLEANS SPRING BEAD & JEWELRY SHOW

(Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner; www.aksshow.com/ events/category/new-orleans-bead-jewelry-show) — See April 3-5 listing for event details.

JULY 10-12 SAN FERMIN IN NUEVA ORLEANS (Warehouse District,

New Orleans; www.nolabulls.com) — The three-day festival features a “running of the bulls� New Orleans-style, with roller derby teams wearing bull’s horns, wielding plastic bats and chasing runners through the Warehouse District. There also is a burlesque brunch with live music and other events featuring

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Thursday, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. $10 Friday-Saturday, free for children 12 and younger; free Thursday & Sunday.

JULY 18 GULF BREW (Blackham

Coliseum, 2330 Johnston St., Lafayette; www. acadianacenterforthearts. org/gulf-brew) — The craft beer festival presents 200 beers from area distributors and home brewers, plus live music, food vendors and more. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. $50. VIP tickets available.

AUG. 29-SEPT. 2 LOUISIANA SHRIMP & PETROLEUM FESTIVAL (715

Second St., Morgan City; www.shrimpandpetroleum. org) — There’s a blessing of the fleet, water parade, live music, car show, 5k walk/run, amusement rides, children’s activities and lots of shrimp dishes. 5 p.m.-midnight Friday, 9 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-midnight Sunday. 9 a.m.-midnight Monday. Free.

JULY 21-26 TALES OF THE COCKTAIL

(Various location in New Orleans; www.talesofthecocktail.com) — The cocktail festival and spirits industry conference offers seminars, competitions, networking events, tastings, spirited dinners and information about new ideas, products and techniques in the industry.

Hours and admissions vary.

JULY 24-25 NATCHITOCHES-NSU FOLK FESTIVAL (Prather Colise-

um, Northwestern State University, 220 S. Jefferson St., Natchitoches; www. louisianafolklife.nsula.edu) — This festival celebrates Louisiana folk traditions and this year focuses on French culture with live music, crafts and narrative sessions.

Music headliners include the Pine Leaf Boys and Soul Creole, and there’s a state fiddle championship. 4:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturday. $6 Friday, $10 Saturday, free for children 12 and younger.

JULY 30-AUG. 1 IBERIA FILM FESTIVAL

(Various locations, New Iberia; www.iberiafilmfestival.com) — The festival puts short independent films and local films on the big screen.

Following the screenings, directors and actors hold Q&As and meet-and-greets.

Nine awards are handed out, ranging from best animated film to best documentary, with a new category for best horror film. Times and admissions TBA. JULY 30-AUG. 2 LAGNIAPPE CLASSIC DOG SHOW (Pontchartrain

Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner) — Each day of the

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event, more than 1,000 dogs representing a wide range of breeds compete for prizes, including Best in Show.

There also are workshops and other activities. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Free.

JULY 31-AUG. 2 SATCHMO SUMMER FEST

(New Orleans Jazz Museum, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.; www. satchmosummerfest.org) — Headliners at the threeday event include Corey Henry & the Treme Funktet, Michael Ward, Bill Summers & Jazalsa, Big 6 Brass Band and Tonya Boyd-Canon.

There’s a full schedule of music daily, discussions with Louis Armstrong scholars, food and drink vendors and children’s activities. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.8 p.m. Sunday. $6.

August AUG. 1 WHITE LINEN NIGHT (300-

700 blocks of Julia Street and various locations in the Warehouse District) — The block party extends several blocks on Julia Street and features live music and food and drink vendors. Galleries in the area (check the side streets) extend their hours

and showcase new artworks.

There’s an after-party at the Contemporary Art Center (900 Camp St.) with live music, cash bars and food.

Block party 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., after-party 9 p.m.-midnight. Block party free, after-party admission TBA.

Quarter; www.dirtylinen. org) —Galleries and shops in the 300 to 1100 blocks of Royal Street stay open late for an art walk (some offer cocktails or wine) and musicians perform in the streets. . 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.

VIP passes available.

AUG. 1-2 LAGNIAPPE CLASSIC DOG SHOW (Pontchartrain

AUG. 12-16 DELCAMBRE SHRIMP FESTIVAL (409 E. Main St.,

Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner) — See July 30 listing for event details.

AUG. 1-2 SATCHMO SUMMER FEST

(New Orleans Jazz Museum, Old U.S. Mint, 400 Esplanade Ave.; www.satchmosummerfest.org) — See July 31 listing for event details.

AUG. 8 RED DRESS RUN (Crescent

Park, 1008 N. Peters St.; www.noh3.com) — Men and women put on red dresses and run, jog or walk through the streets of the French Quarter in this annual fun run. There’s food before the race and an after-party with live entertainment. 9:30 a.m.5 p.m. $65.

AUG. 10 DIRTY LINEN NIGHT (Royal

Street, New Orleans French

Delcambre; www.shrimpfestival.net) — Shrimp are a huge economic engine for the port town of Delcambre, so it’s only natural to have a festival dedicated to it. Now in its 70th year, the five-day fest features a shrimp cookoff, live music, pageants, a variety of shrimp dishes and a blessing of the shrimp boat fleet. 6:30 p.m.-till Wednesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-till Saturday-Sunday. Free Wednesday-Thursday & Sunday, $10 Friday & Saturday.

AUG. 20-23 GUEYDAN DUCK FESTIVAL

(404 Dallas Guidry Road, Gueydan; www.duckfestival. org) — A celebration of hunting in Acadiana, the fest offers a skeet-shooting competition, a duck/goose-calling contest, duck cook-off, dog trial competition, amusement rides, a parade and

September SEPT. 1-2 LOUISIANA SHRIMP & PETROLEUM FESTIVAL (305

Everett St., Morgan City; www.shrimpandpetroleum. org) — See Aug. 29 listing for event description.

SEPT. 3-7 SOUTHERN DECADENCE

(Various locations in New Orleans; www.southerndecadence.net) — A tradition during Labor Day weekend, the annual gay festival draws 200,000 people to its street parties, walking parade, concerts and other entertainment. Hours and admissions vary.

SEPT. 4-5 SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA ZYDECO MUSIC FESTIVAL

(Yambilee Building, 1939 W. Landry St., Opelousas; www.zydeco.org) —Louisiana’s top zydeco performers provide live music and there’s Creole food, zydeco dance contests and more.

Noon-till. $15, $5 for children 12 and younger.

SEPT. 6 FREEDOM FEST AT THE LAKE

(Lakefront Trail, Williams Boulevard at Lake Pontchartrain, Kenner; www. kennerfreedomfest.com) — The Labor Day festival on the shore of Lake Pontchartrain celebrates the workforce and includes food, live music, children’s activities and more. 2 p.m.-9 p.m. Free.

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Going to Seed A plant-based restaurant returns in the Lower Garden District

BY B E T H D ’A D D O N O UNLESS A DINER IS WELL-VERSED

in the wily ways of plant-based alchemy, eating at Seed can be a head scratcher.

The “bacon” on the wedge salad sure is chewy and smoky — it’s dried, smoked bits of mushroom. That thing peeking out of the po-boy bun is a doppelganger to a leggy crustacean and delivers a briny wallop.

It’s fried kelp.

The surprises keep coming at Seed, the vegan restaurant thriving under new owners and the creativity of chef/partner Chris Audler and Daniel Causgrove, a gifted chef who has led kitchens specializing in seafood (Seaworthy) and meat (Justine) but never focused solely on vegan cuisine. Maybe that’s why the menu is so exhilarating. Without any preconceived ideas, Audler and Causgrove manage to delight guests with both presentation and execution, pairing ingredients in innovative and winning ways.

Seed originally opened in the Lower Garden District in 2014 and served vegan Southern comfort food.

It changed hands in 2019, bought

by Audler, Stephen Cali, and Aaron Vogel, partners behind District Donuts-Sliders-Brew. Seed got a stylish makeover, reopening in January with a live plant wall, arresting lighting and funky art creating an inviting space for meat and vegetable lovers alike.

Flexitarians, the mostly vegetarians who occasionally eat meat, are everywhere these days. Whether abstaining from meat for environmental or personal reasons, more people are eating vegetarian meals on a regular basis. Thirty-seven percent of the

WHERE

1330 Prytania St., (504) 417-7333; www.seedneworleans.com

population always or sometimes eats vegetarian meals when eating out, according to the Vegetarian Resource Group, which counts about 3% of the population as vegetarian or vegan.

When the food is as good as it is at Seed, it’s easy to skip meat once in a while.

It’s hard to imagine non-vegetarians who are observing Lent will miss meat in dishes like masa gnocchi ($10), 10 crisped polenta nibs swimming in a pool of oat-milk mole spiked with crunchy kernels of grilled corn and butternut squash. A nutty tasting plate of panko-dredged artichoke hearts ($13) arrived with a chapeau of butter lettuce and heirloom carrot curls. Fritters of earthy maitake mushrooms ($14) came with bagna cauda dip made with miso and garlic instead of anchovy. Causgrove is adept at bringing international flavors and spice to dishes, such as fried fingers of eggplant standing in for grilled meat in a shawarma ($11) served on naan, with pickled purple cabbage adding color to the plate.

That signature kelp po-boy ($13), served with crunchy slaw, swaps out briny oysters for cornmeal-coated fried strips of kelp from Atlantic Sea Farms in Maine. The sandwich is dressed with “metchup” — eggless mayonnaise and organic ketchup — and bread-and-butter pickles on a Leidenheimer French baguette. A hefty cauliflower katsu ($12) tops a fried cauliflower “steak” with cabbage and plum sauce under a pretty slice of purple yam milk bread.

A range of seasonal salads, toasts and bar snacks enliven the lunch/ dinner menu, and breakfast includes blueberry buckwheat pancakes ($9) and avocado tacos ($10). A full array of house-roasted Cool Kids coffee ($3-$6) represents another of the partners’ businesses. The bar serves

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Oma-Kaz AT A GLANCE , diners can see Nagomi

in its entirety: the 12-seat dining bar, the nook of a service bar, the curtained passage leading to the dish room. Chef Kazuyuki “Kaz” Ishikawa and Eli Ramos are the restaurant’s entire two-man staff.

Ishikawa and Ramos have blazed a new trail of eye-popping contemporary sushi in a limited seating format at their new Bywater restaurant at 3214

P H OTO B Y CH E R Y L G E R B E R

Chef Daniel Causgrove serves blueberry buckwheat pancakes at Seed in the Lower Garden District.

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Chef Kazuyuki “Kaz” Ishikawa (left) and Eli Ramos opened Nagomi.

an array of vegan cocktails ($11) — some made with oat milk instead of cream — along with local beer on tap ($7) and a handful of new and Old World wines by the glass ($9) and bottle ($32).

Seed’s menu is made for sharing items, but the plates provided for shared portions are miniscule. Although service was friendly, offering clean plates between courses and wiping the table of debris before dessert wasn’t part of the protocol.

During one visit when the restaurant wasn’t overly busy, a diner finally asked if the server had a cloth to clean the table.

Dessert ($9) was the only pothole in the road. A dense square of carrot cake had a muddy texture best enjoyed by farm animals. But it was marginally better than the tropical bread pudding made with teff flour, an ingredient that brought a slightly sour flavor to the bowl that had all spoons down simultaneously.

Dessert is worth skipping at Seed, but never mind. The rest of the plantbased chow is so tasty that even carnivores won’t miss the meat.

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tiny share plates, uneven service and tropical fruit “bread pudding”

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sophisticated globally influenced plantbased fare in an eye-popping setting

Burgundy St. It debuted in February, following a few weeks of trial runs.

Nagomi is not a conventional sushi bar but instead an omakase restaurant.

“Omakase” translates from Japanese as “I leave it up to you,” and it means the chef determines all of the dishes.

At Nagomi, it is also a group dining experience that feels intimate. All seats are at the L-shaped counter. Everyone dines simultaneously on the same course. One highlight from a February dinner was Ora King salmon with pico de gallo rendered in a tiny dice, the dish’s flavors bouncing between fatty, acidic and sour. Red slices of yellow fin tuna were dabbed with a briny creamy uni sauce, a light gleam of tangy rich barbecue sauce and phyllo threads. A sweet and delicate scallop bumped up with torch-charred foie gras — a surf-andturf pairing sculpted like a jewel.

There are no substitutions or requests, and no printed menu. Dinner is by reservation only via www.resy. com. Nagomi has seatings at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. These are hard start times, meaning a latecomer joins at whatever course the chef is serving.

The idea for Nagomi started at Shogun, the long-running Japanese restaurant in Metairie. Ishikawa, a Tokyo native, was sushi chef there. Past the hibachi tables and busy dining room, he turned one corner of the sushi bar into his own realm, where he offered his own off-the-menu dishes.

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Ramos was working as a waiter at Shogun, and the two struck up an ad hoc partnership. In 2016, the two left Shogun and began building their own business with pop-ups and private events. Plans for Nagomi developed along the way.

At Nagomi, the menus change frequently but generally run through 10 courses or so. One dinner lasted just under two hours, finishing with a tea cup of black sesame ice cream.

Prices vary with the menu, starting at $65. The edition I tried was $75.

Drinks are not included, and Nagomi has a sake list and a small selection of wine, beer and spirits.

Nagomi serves dinner Wednesday through Saturday. — IAN McNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

El Gretna LOBSTER CLAW TACOS AND PINEAPPLE-CILANTRO MARGARITAS

are headed to Old Gretna. El Gato Negro (www.elgatonegronola.com), the popular Mexican restaurant, will open a fourth location at 301 Huey P. Long Ave., near Gretna City Hall and the Saturday farmers market site.

Renovations are underway, and El Gato Negro proprietor Juan Contreras says he hopes to open the restaurant in April.

This new location will serve the same menu as the other locations. El Gato Negro serves taqueria standards as well as lamb chops with

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El Gato Negro also has a large selection of tequilas and specialty margaritas, including the pineapple-cilantro combination and another made with carrot juice.

The Gretna location is taking shape in the historic building that once housed the Stumpf pharmacy. The second floor has a dance floor, where Contreras may schedule salsa dancing nights or other entertainment.

Contreras opened the first El Gato Negro location at near the French Market (81 French Market Place, 504-

525-9752) in the French Quarter in 2006. He added a Lakeview location (300 Harrison Ave., 504-488-0107) in 2011. There also is a Warehouse District location (800 S. Peters St., 504-309-8864). — IAN McNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

Bon Ton closes KNOWN FOR BAYOU-STYLE CAJUN COOKING, resolutely old-fashioned

ways and a potent house cocktail, the rum Ramsey, the Bon Ton Cafe was a New Orleans classic. It closed March 6.

Restaurant owners Debbie and Wayne Pierce retired. Debbie Pierce said they have a sales agreement in place with Jerry Greenbaum in a deal that includes the business and its three-story historic building at 401 Magazine St. in the Central Business District.

Greenbaum is the proprietor of Chophouse New Orleans, the steakhouse located across the street. A Tulane University alumnus, he also is chairman of the Charleston, South Carolina-based restaurant group CentraArchy Restaurants. A spokeswoman for that company said CentraArchy is not involved in the pending Bon Ton Cafe sale. Greenbaum could not be reached for comment.

Debbie Pierce said that through discussions with the restaurant’s buyer she believes the Bon Ton will reopen late in 2020 after a remodeling.

The Pierce family owned Bon Ton for 70 years, though the restaurant’s history goes back much further. It began in 1877 at a nearby address when an Englishman named Edward Prophet renamed what had been the St. James Hotel Saloon, according to a restaurant history compiled by Ned Hemard. The tenure makes the Bon Ton the third-oldest restaurant in New Orleans, behind Antoine’s and Tujague’s, though it changed a great deal through successive owners. In 1953 it was acquired by Alvin and Alzina Pierce, who were Wayne Pierce’s uncle and aunt.

After the Pierces took over, the Bon Ton Cafe became synonymous with Cajun flavor. The Pierce family hailed from the bayou country around Houma, and they installed a menu of dishes from that region, especially crawfish dishes. For New Orleans, this was a major departure from the French-Creole standard. A generation before Paul Prudhomme came to fame as an ambassador of Cajun foodways, the Bon Ton had established itself as an outpost for Cajun cooking in the city. Signature dishes included crabmeat au gratin and red fish bon ton (topped with buttery crabmeat).

Head chef Dorothy “Dot” Hall cooked here for 47 years.

“I thought I’d last two weeks and then I’m out,” she said of her first day here in 1973. “Now, it’s the only job I’ve ever had, and the only one I will have. After this, I’m retiring.” — IAN McNULTY / THE TIMES-PICAYUNE | THE NEW ORLEANS ADVOCATE

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Loy Madrigal Filipino food pop-up operator LOY MADRIGAL COOKS THE FOOD

of the Cebu region of the Philippines where he grew up. While a teenager, he moved to Arkansas, where his grandfather was from, and later came to Louisiana, where he notes Filipinos have had a presence since Filipino sailors and fishermen settled in a community on Lake Borgne that came to be called St. Malo. With his pop-up Cebu Lechon, Madrigal cooks traditional Filipino dishes and his spins on some local items most nights outside Sidney’s Saloon in the 7th Ward and once a month at the West Bank flea market at 1048 Scotsdale Drive in Harvey (his next date there is March 22). He also delivers food and is working on opening a restaurant space focusing on delivery and take out.

How did you learn to cook?

LOY MADRIGAL: When I was growing up — 6-7 years old — I was close to my cousins and my aunts. They owned a small restaurant. It was a very affordable, daily food kind of place. My aunt sent me to the market for the groceries, so I learned by watching them cook. I still learn how to cook some dishes from my aunt.

I was cooking (here) as a hobby for family and friends, and word of mouth spread that I cook Filipino food. Our flavors are authentic flavors from Cebu, where I am from. It’s especially known for lechon (a pork dish).

Then I started getting invited by organizations doing fundraising, like for supporting schools back in the Philippines. A lot of these events were successful. The lechon attracted Filipinos from around New Orleans and Baton Rouge and Mississippi.

What is lechon?

M: Whoever loves barbecue will like this kind of food. Lechon is a whole pig. We put salt, pepper, garlic, onions, bell peppers, onion leaves and lemon grass inside the belly and stitch it up. We rub the skin with soy sauce on the outside.

Then we put it on the rotisserie for

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seven hours, so it’s very tender. It’s almost like pulled pork. We don’t put anything else on it, we just want the flavor of the lechon.

It’s different than cochon de lait, because we cook it on a rotisserie.

My pit is makeshift; it’s the bed of a pickup truck. I put a motor in to rotate the pigs (on the rotisserie).

It’s a lot of food, so we don’t do it every day. We do lechon every other Sunday.

What other Filipino dishes do you serve?

M: At Sidney’s, we do barbecued pork and chicken. We have a “purdoy” sandwich. Purdoy means poor. We’ve been in Louisiana since the 1700s during Spanish time in St. Bernard and Manila Village. I thought, let’s make a poor boy as our own dish. I put barbecued pork, chicken or beef in it with our special sauce.

Sisig is a traditional dish. It’s made from a part of the face of the pig. We grill it until it’s crispy, so the fat drips off. Then we chop it up and add spices.

We also have marinated deepfried pork belly, marinated pork skewers, grilled fish and deepfried squid. We serve it with a dipping sauce with soy, fermented apple cider vinegar, onions, garlic and a chili pepper. That’s what we like to eat when we’re drinking at a bar in the Philippines.

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Reservations accepted. L and D daily. $$ NOLA Restaurant — 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurants. com/nola-restaurant — Reservations recommended. L Thu-Mon, D daily. $$$ Palace Cafe — 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com — Reservations recommended. B, L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Red Fish Grill — 115 Bourbon St., (504) 598-1200; www.redfishgrill.com — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$$

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L Tue-Sun, D Fri. $ Five Happiness — 3511 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness. com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ G’s Pizza — 4840 Bienville St., (504) 4836464; www.gspizzas.com — No reservations. L, D, late daily. $ Katie’s Restaurant — 3701 Iberville St., (504) 488-6582; www.katiesinmidcity. com — No reservations. L daily, D MonSat, brunch Sun. $$ Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar & Fish House — 301 N. Carrollton Ave., (504) 872-9975; www. mredsrestaurants.com/oyster-bar — Delivery available. Reservations accepted.

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METAIRIE Andrea’s Restaurant — 3100 N. 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com — Reservations recommended. L, D daily, brunch Sun. $$$ Austin’s Seafood & Steakhouse — 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.mredsrestaurant.com/ austins — Reservations accepted.

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UPTOWN Apolline — 4729 Magazine St., (504) 894-8881; www.apollinerestaurant.com — Reservations accepted. brunch, D Tue-Sun. $$$ The Columns — 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308; www.thecolumns.com — Reservations accepted. B daily, L Fri-Sat, D Mon-Thu, brunch Sun. $$ The Delachaise — 3442 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-0858; www.thedelachaise. com — No reservations. L Fri-Sun, D and late daily. $$ Emeril’s Delmonico — 1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-delmonico — Reservations recommended. D daily. $$$ Joey K’s — 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-

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L, D daily. $ The Trolley Stop Cafe — 1923 St. Charles Ave., (504) 523-0090; www.thetrolleystopcafe.com — Delivery available. No reservations. B and L daily, D and latenight Thu-Sat. $

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT Cafe Normandie — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 528-1941; www.higgingshotelnola.com — Reservations recommended. B, L and D daily. $$$ Emeril’s Restaurant — 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/emerils-new-orleans — Reservations recommended. L Mon-Fri, D daily. $$$ Kilroy’s Bar & Lounge — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 5281941; www.higgingshotelnola.com — No reservations. D daily. $$ Meril — 424 Girod St., (504) 526-3745; www.emerilsrestaurants.com/meril — Reservations accepted. L, D daily. $$ Nola Caye — 898 Baronne St., (504) 302-1302; www.nolacaye.com — Delivery available. Reservations accepted. L, D daily, brunch Sat-Sun. $$$ Provisions Grab-n-Go Marketplace — Higgins Hotel, 500 Andrew Higgins Blvd., (504) 528-1941; www.higgingshotelnola.com — No reservations.

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30/90 — Mem Shannon & The Membership, 5; Ed Wills & Blues4Sale, 9 BMC — Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 5; Dapper Dandies, 8; Baby Boy Bartels, 11 Bamboula’s — Christopher Johnson, noon; Kala Chandra, 3; Chance Bushman & The Rhythm Stompers, 6:30; Budz Blues Band, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Ted Hefko, 7 Columns Hotel — The Nola String Kings with Don Vappie, Matt Rhody and John Rankin, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Debbie Davis and Josh Paxton, 6 Checkpoint Charlie — Jamie Lynn Vessels, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Ivor Simpson-Kennedy, 5:30; Paul Sanchez and Alex McMurray, 8 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Jim McCormick, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Hook and Wendell Brunious, 9 Fountain Lounge — Paul Longstreth, 5:30 Gasa Gasa — Letrainiump, Levada, Lemon of Choice and Mind Shrine, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — James Rivers Movement, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Jason Bishop, 8:30 Luna Libre — Greg Schatz, 7 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Sazerac the Clown’s Cabinet, 10 One Eyed Jacks — Moonchild, 8 Prime Example — Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet featuring Khari Allen Lee, 8; The Spectrum 6 Quintet, 10 Rock ‘n’ Bowl— Latin Night, 7 SideBar — Doug Garrison and Simon Berz Percussion Jungle, 7; Extended Trio and Brad Walker, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Steve DeTroy, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Stanton Moore Trio, 8 & 10 Southport Hall & Deck — Flaw, Gabriel and Apocalypse, 6 Tipitina’s — Soulfly, Toxic Holocaust, X-Method & Systemhouse 33, 8 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 6

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WEDNESDAY 11 30/90 — Andy J. Forest, 5; Big Mike & The R&B Kings, 9 BMC — 19th Street Red, 5; Kim Turk Band, 8; Watt and The Boys, 11 Bamboula’s — Eight Dice Cloth, noon; Bamboulas Hot Jazz Quartet, 3; Mem Shannon, 6:30; Tree House Jazz Band, 10 The Bayou Bar — Peter Harris Trio, 7 Carnaval Lounge — Leslie Cooper & Harry Mayronne, 6; Mighty Brother, 9 Checkpoint Charlie — T Bone Stone & The Happy Monsters, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Mark Carroll & Friends, 6; Meschyia Lake and Tom McDermott, 8

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Lettuce performs April 25 at Orpheum Theater.

Circle Bar — The Iguanas, 7; ShitKid, Top Nachos and Gools, 10 The Cove — Rene Marie, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Real Rob & the Revelator, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Richard Piano Scott, 9:30 Gasa Gasa — Flipturn, and B.D. and the Sheeks, 9

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Hi-Ho Lounge — Eric Johanson and VOLK, 10 Igor’s CheckPoint Charlie — T Bone Stone & the Happy Monsters, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Big Sam’s Crescent City Connection, 8:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Nathan Hansen, 9 Orpheum Theater — Rufus du Sol and Crooked Colours, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Lars Edegran & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example — Arthur Mitchell Quintet featuring Percy Williams, 8 & 10 Rock ‘N’ Bowl — Creole String Beans, 8 Roosevelt Hotel (Fountain Lounge) — Richard Scott, 5:30 Santos Bar — The Russell Welch Swamp Moves Trio, 10:30; Karaoke Shakedown with Alesondra, 11:59 SideBar — Lapis Trio featuring Tim Mulvenna and Casey Nielsen, 7; Simon Berz and Friends, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Delfeayo Marsalis, 8 & 10 Three Muses — Hot Club of New Orleans, 8 Wednesday at the Square — Flow Tribe and Dave Jordan & NIA, 6:30

THURSDAY 12 30/90 — Tony Lee Thomas, 5; Smoke N Bones, 9; DJ Fresh, 10 BMC — Watt & The Boys, 5; MJ & The Redeemers, 11:59 Bamboula’s — Saint Claude Social Club, noon; Rancho Tee Motel, 3; Marty Peters & The Party Meters Jazz, 6:30; City of Trees Brass Band, 10 The Bayou Bar — Wess Anderson Quartet, 7 Blue Nile — Where Yat Brass Band, 7:30; Bayou International Thursdays & DJ T, 11 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Berthena, 5; Tom McDermott and Marla Dixon, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Michael Pearce and Thomas Walker, 6; Gal Holiday and Cactus Thief, 9 Checkpoint Charlie — Gypsy Stew, 8 Chickie Wah Wah — Phil DeGruy, 6; Johnny Burgin with Johnny Sansone, 8 Circle Bar — 99 Playboys Cajun Band, 9:30 DMac’s Bar & Grill — The Mystery Fish Band, 8

Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Loren Pickford, 9:30 The Fillmore — G Herbo, 8 Fountain Lounge — Joe Krown, 5:30; Ron Jones, 7:30 Gasa Gasa — Uniform, The Body, Dreamdecay, Foie Gras and Thou, 8 George and Joyce Wein Center — Cyrille Aimee, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Brass-A-Holics, 8:30 Live Oak Cafe — Patrick Cooper, 10:30 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Gabriel Paul, 8; Morrison Band, 9; Chris Hamlett, 10 New Orleans Botanical Garden — Paul Soniat and guests, 6 Old Point Bar — Baby Boy Bartels, 8 One Eyed Jacks — Fast Times, 10 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Duke Heitger, Tim Laughlin & Crescent City Joymakers, 7 Prime Example — Wendell Brunious Quintet, 8 & 10 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie, 8 SideBar — Tom Worrell, Tom Fitzpatrick & Kevin O’Day, 7; Elias Faingersh, James Singleton & Simon Berz, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Rene Marie and Victor Atkins Quartet, 8 & 10 Three Keys — The Finest In Funk with AJ Hall, 7 Three Muses — Tom McDermott, 5; Arsene DeLay, 8 Treme Art and Music Lounge — Hot 8 Brass Band, 8

FRIDAY 13 30/90 — Shark Attack, 2; Sleazeball Orchestra, 5; Raw Deal, 8; DJ Torch, 10; Deltaphonic, 11 Andrea’s Restaurant (Capri Blu Piano Bar) — Bobby Ohler, 8 BMC — Lifesavers, 3; Tempted, 6; Smokin’ Foundation, 9 Bamboula’s — Adventure Continues, 11 a.m.; Kala Chandra, 2; Smoky Greenwell, 6:30; Sierra Green & the Soul Machine, 10 The Bayou Bar — Andre Lovett Band, 9 Blue Nile — Caesar Brothers Funk Box, 7:30; Brass Flavor, 10; Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers, 11; DJ Black Pearl, 1

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RUFUS DU SOL BROKE OUT IN ITS NATIVE AUSTRALIA — and among indie dance and house music lovers — in 2013 when its first album, “Atlas,” debuted at the top of the Australian charts. It happened again in 2016 with its follow-up, “Bloom,” which also produced the single “You Were Right,” a catchy, pulsing alt-dance track that gave the trio a foothold in the U.S. In the years P H OTO B Y L E FAW N H AW K since, the group capitalized on major North American and European tours to reach a global platform — with two Grammy Award nominations for its 2018 album, “Solace,” making a handclap exclamation point.

Last week, Rufus Du Sol released a live album, “Live from Joshua Tree,” along with an accompanying concert video, and it’s the clearest example of how the band caught fire.

Set against a desert sunset and surrounded by choreographed lights, Rufus Du Sol’s music takes on an almost soundtrack quality, with the ability to dip into the groove or zone out to the rhythms while viewers meditate on the gripping scenery.

Crooked Colours opens at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, (504) 274-4870; www.orpheumnola.com. Tickets $39-$79.

Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Dave Jordan, 6; Tanglers, 9 Carnaval Lounge — Lynn Drury, 6; Gettin It album-release party, 9 Casa Borrega — Los Tremolo Kings, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Gypsy Stew, 4; Night Rider, 8; Burnhouse, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Michael Pearce, 6; Jamie Lin Wilson, 8 Circle Bar — Natalie Mae & friends, 7; Joe Jack Talcum, Coolzey and Efex Twin, 9 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Lyon, 9 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Tom Fitzpatrick & Turning Point, 10 The Fillmore — Hippie Sabatage, 8 Fountain Lounge — Sam Kuslan, 5:30; Antoine Diehl, 9 Gasa Gasa — Riarosa, Winona Forever and Kate Teague, 10 George and Joyce Wein Center — Maggie Koerner, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Nayo Jones Experience, 7:30; Burlesque Ballroom featuring Trixie Minx and Romy Kaye, 11 Mahogany Jazz Hall — Louise Cappi, 9 Mandeville Trailhead — Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. and the Zydeco Twisters, 6:30 Mudlark Public Theatre — LEYA, 8 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — Alan Bailey, 7; River Gypsy, 8; John Parker, 10; Primus Roman, 11 Oak Wine Bar — Tom Leggett, 9 Old Point Bar — Rick Trolsen, 5; 1 % Nation, 9:30 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Kevin Louism, Craig Klein & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Rock n’ Bowl — The Mixed Nuts, 9:30 Rockrose — DJ Musa, 7 Santos Bar — Heart Bones & Lovelorn, 8 SideBar — Brian Coogan & Alex McMurray, 7; Brian Seeger, Brad Walker, Simon Berz and Kevin Scott, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Chris Lee Band, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Quiana Lynell, 8 & 10 Three Keys — The Little Big Room, 9 Three Muses — Matt Johnson, 5:30; Doro Wat, 9 Vaso — Bobby Love & Friends, 3

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SUNDAY 15 30/90 — Miss Mojo, 11 a.m.; Truman Holland & The Back Porch Review, 2; Ted Hefko & The Thousandaires, 5; Chris Klein & The Blvds, 9; BMC — Gypsy Stew, noon; Abe Thompson & Drs. of Funk, 3; Retrospex, 7; Moments Of Truth, 10 Bamboula’s — Barry Bremer Jazz Ensemble, 11; Nola Ragweeds, 2; Carl LeBlanc,

MONDAY 16 30/90 — Dapper Dandies, 5; New Orleans Super Jam presented by Gene Harding, 9 BMC — Zoe K., 5; Lil Red & Big Bad, 7; Paggy Prine & Southern Soul, 10 Bamboula’s — St. Louis Slim Blues Trio, noon; Perdido Jazz Band, 3; G & the Swinging Gypsies, 6:30; Les Getrex ’n’ Creole Cooking, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Arsene DeLay and Charlie Wooton, 5; Antoine Diel, 8 Carnaval Lounge — Coliseum Street, 6 Chickie Wah Wah — Andre Bohren and Piano, 6; Evan Christopher and David

Torkanowsky, 7:30 Circle Bar — Dem Roach Boyz, 7 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Danny Alexander’s Blues Jam, 8 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — John Fohl, 9 Fountain Lounge — Sam Kuslan, 5:30 Gasa Gasa — Stranger Ranger, Peaer and Pope, 9 One Eyed Jacks — Dirty Rotten Snake in the Grass, 9; Blind Texas Marlin, 10 Rock n’ Bowl — DJ Twiggs, 7 SideBar — David Torkanowsky, Joe Marcinek & Mike Jenner, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Lundi Karaoke Tiki Party & Sunshine Edae, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Charmaine Neville Band, 8 & 10 The Starlight — Jambalaya Jam featuring Joshua Benitez Band, 8

CLASSICAL/CONCERTS Albinas Prizgintas. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The organist’s performance includes selections from baroque to vintage rock. www.albinas.org. 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Andrew McKnight. Communitty Church Unitarian Universalist, 6690 Fleur de Lis Drive — McKnight performs stories and music in Appalachian and folk and jazzy blues styles. Light refreshments provided. www.ccuunola.org. Tickets $20 donation requested. 7 p.m. Thursday.

“Beethoven — Complete Sonatas for Cello and Piano”. UNO Performing Arts Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive — Musical Arts Society of New Orleans presents Bulgarian duo Lachezar Kostov on cello and Viktor Valkov on piano in honor of the composers’ 250th birthday. www.masno. org. Tickets $30. 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Earthly Delights”. St. Alphonsus Arts and Cultural Center, 2045 Constance St. — Opus Opera and Delta Festival Ballet host performances by Bryan Hymel, Irini Kyriakidou and Christina Vial. www. opusopera.org/events. Tickets $15-$40.

2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Moira Smiley with Trendafilka. Marigny Opera House, 725 St Ferdinand St. — Composer, singer and multi-instrumentalist Moira Smiley brings her solo show, ‘The Voice Is A Traveler’ to New Orleans in collaboration with local polyphonic singers, Trendafilka. www. marignyoperahouse.org. Tickets $10-$15 . 7:30 p.m. Sunday.

Music at Midday. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St. — Newcomb Department of Music presents Cobus du Toit on flute and Doreen Lee on piano. Noon. 12 p.m. Wednesday.

MUSIC “Petite Fleur” featuring Cyrille Aimee.

New Orleans Jazz Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and Aimee offer a sneak peek of their upcoming release. www.thenojo.com. 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Rogue Baroque. Marigny Opera House, 725 St Ferdinand St. — The quartet plays instruments of the period and musical innovations of the Baroque and Renaissance to perform works by Bach, Buxtehude, Telemann, Caccini and more. www.marignyoperahouse.org. Tickets $10-$15. 8 p.m. Thursday.

Third Sunday Concert Series. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington — New Orleans Black Chorale presents traditional American Negro spirituals and compositions and arrangements by contemporary African-American composers. www. christchurchcovington.com/concert_series. Free admission. 5 p.m. Sunday.

Trinity Artist Series. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave. — The North Branch Band and Choir of more than 60 performers from Minnesota perform a varied program. www.albinas.org.

5 p.m. Sunday.

“Vienna, Leipzig and New Orleans”. St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley — The Historic New Orleans Collection and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra present a free concert showcasing Louisiana’s ties to classical music, with works by Beethoven, Back, Wagner, Joplin and more. Carlos Miguel Prieto conducts and the program includes organist Loriane Llorca and the New Orleans Black Chorale. www.lpomuisc.org. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.

Loyola University New Orleans, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 6363 St. Charles Ave. — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents the program

by Benjamin Britten that emphasizes the groups of the ensemble with themes from Harry Potter, Billy the Kid and Copland’s Rodeo; Carlos Miguel Prieto narrates and directs. www.lpomusic.com $15. 2:30 p.m. Sunday.

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Casa Borrega — Chris Cole Duo, 7 Checkpoint Charlie — Woodenhead, 8; J Monque’D Blues Band, 11 Chickie Wah Wah — Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 9 Circle Bar — The Geraniums, 8:30; The O-Pines, 9:30 Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar — Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, 10 Gasa Gasa — Alex Magnolia’s Clubhouse with Young Fuegoo, Makeout Shinobi, Blue Lungs and more, 6;Will Trotman Band and Grayson Ward, 11 George and Joyce Wein Center — Meschiya Lake, 8 The Jazz Playhouse — Sierra Green & The Soul Machine, 8:30 Joy Theater — Jelly Roll, 8 Mahogany Jazz Hall — Louise Cappi, 9 Neutral Ground Coffeehouse — The Shiz, 7; Simple Pleasure, 9 Oak Wine Bar — Ross Hoppe, 9 Old Point Bar — Johnny Hayes, 9:30 One Eyed Jacks — Eric Lindell, The Natural Mystics and Anson Funderburgh, 9 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tom Sancton, Louis Ford & Palm Court Jazz Band, 7 Prime Example — Alexey Marti, 8 & 10 Pythian Market — Grayson Brockamp & The New Orleans Wildlife Band, 12 Riverboat Louis Armstrong — Rebirth Brass Band, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Bonerama, 9:30 Rockrose — DJ Musa, 7 Fountain Lounge — Joe Krown, 5:30; Sam Kuslan, 9 Sidney’s Saloon — Scott Biram, 9 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Lynne Arriale, 8 & 10 Three Keys — Big Easy Brawlers, 9; Hustle! with DJ Soul Sister, 11:30 Three Muses — Eric Merchant, 5; Debbie Davis, 6; Shotgun, 9 Tipitina’s — Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Joshua Starkman, Denisia, & Casme, 10

6:30; Ed Wills Blues4Sale, 10 The Bayou Bar — Calvin Johnson & Native Son, 7 Blue Nile — Andrew J. Forest & The Swampcrawlers, 7:30; Street Legends Brass Band, 10 Buffa’s Bar & Restaurant — Some Like It Hot, 11; Molly Reeves & Friends, 4; Steve Pistorius Jazz Quartet, 7 Carnaval Lounge — Pfister Sisters, 6; Gina Leslie, 10 Chickie Wah Wah — Nick Moss Band NOLA Harmonica Festival: Jason Ricci, Johnny Sansone & Dennis Gruenling, 8 Circle Bar — Kate Baxter, 5; Micah McKee, Friends & Blind Texas Marlin, 7; Dusky Waters & more, 9:30 Civic Theatre — Silverstein, 7:45 DMac’s Bar & Grill — Natalie Cris, 6 Deutsches Haus — Danny O’Flaherty, 6 Gasa Gasa — The Mauskovic Dance Band and Disko Obscura, 9 The Jazz Playhouse — Germaine Bazzle Jazz Quartet, 8 Kerry Irish Pub — Patrick Cooper, 8 The Maison — Craig Klein & The New Orleans All Stars’ Tribute to Lucien Barbarin, 4 Old Point Bar — Shawan Rice, 3:30; Romy Kay, Jeanne Marie Harris, 7 One Eyed Jacks — Clan of Xymox, The Bellwether Syndicate & Curse Mackey, 8 Palm Court Jazz Cafe — Tom Fischer, Clive Wilson and Sunday Night Swingsters, 7 Rock ’n’ Bowl — Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition, 4 Santos Bar — Beach Slang, 8; DJ Unicorn Fukr, 10 Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Meghan Stewart, 8 & 10 Southport Hall & Deck — Saliva, Scary Lane and Asleep in the Wake, 7; The Quireboys, 7 Superior Seafood — The Superior Jazz Trio, 11:30

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TUESDAY 10 Celebration and Change in LGBT+ New Orleans. Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — Author Robert Fieseler moderates a panel featuring Larry Bagneris, Michael Fish Hickerson, Alecia Long, Frank Perez and Courtney Sharp in an exploration of how traditions such as gay Carnival and Southern Decadence changed policies and attitudes in the city. www.louisianastatemuseum.org. Free admission. 6 p.m.

Chef Series Dinner. Kitchen in the Garden, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park — Chef Stephen Stryjewski of the Link Restaurant Group prepares a seated dinner at the kitchen. www.neworleanscitypark. com. Tickets $95. 6 p.m.

Women of New Orleans. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur St. — Amanda McFillen, associate director of museum programs for The Historic New Orleans Collection, discusses local women who championed causes including suffrage, child welfare and civil rights. www.nps.gov/jela. Free admission.

9:30 a.m.

WEDNESDAY 11 “Road to the Final Fork.” Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, French Quarter Visitor Center, 419 Decatur

St. — The Krewe of Red Beans kicks off its three-week, 32-restaurant competition for best red beans and rice. Loyola University historian Justin Nystrom discusses Creole-Italian cuisine at 4:30. www.redbeansnola.com. 4 p.m.

Equity Speaks Lecture. Xavier University, University Center McCaffery Ballroom, 1 Drexel Drive — The Center for Equity, Justice and the Human Spirit’s W.K. Kellogg Public Lecture present White House correspondent April Ryan, Kevin Richardson and Raymond Santana in conversation. www.facebook.com/XULACEJHS. Free admission. 6 p.m.

Gris Gris is Coming. Kitchen in the Garden, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park — Chef Eric Cook and bartender Ferrel Dugas present a demonstration of Southern dishes and cocktails. www.neworleanscitypark. com. Tickets $40. 6 p.m.

Raised Bed Gardening. St. Tammany Parish Library, Abita Springs Branch, 71683 Leveson St., Abita Springs — Master gardeners present tips to prepare gardens for the spring growing season. Registration encouraged. www.sttammanylibrary.org/ adult-events. Free admission. 4 p.m.

THURSDAY 12 Tree School. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie — Friends of Jefferson the Beautiful hosts a one-day workshop on the care and preservation of a tree canopy in an urban landscape. CEUs are available for licensed arborists, landscape architects, architects, professional engineers and residential contractors. Registration required. Lunch provided. www.friendsofjeffersonthebeautiful.org. 8 a.m.

Aioli Dinner Supper Club. New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute, 725 Howard Ave. — The George Rodrigue Foundation of the Arts and New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute (NOCHI) host a fundraising dinner with food by chefs Frank Brigtsen, Dickie Brennan and Morgan Landry. www.aiolidinner.com/event/aioli-dinner-supper-club-new-orleans. Tickets $300. 6:30 p.m.

FRIDAY 13 Molly’s at the Market Irish Parade. 1107 Decatur St. — The parade of carriages and marching groups starts at the bar on Decatur Street, turns right on Bienville Street, right on Dauphine Street, right on Conti Street, left on Bourbon Street, right on Gov. Nicholls Street and returns to the bar. www. stpatricksdayneworleans.com. 6:30 p.m.

Old Garden Rose Sale. City Park Pelican Greenhouse, 2 Celebration Drive — The plant sale mainly consists of roses from the Botanical Garden. www.neworleanscitypark.com. 4 p.m.

Pasta Party. Hilton New Orleans Riverside, 2 Poydras St. — Pasta con Sardi, a traditional St. Joseph dish, is the main pasta dish

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PREVIEW Wednesday at the Square

BY WILL COVIELLO THE WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE SPRING CONCERT SERIES in Lafayette Square kicks off Wednesday, March 11 with performances by Flow Tribe and Dave Jordan and the NIA. The A DVO C AT E S TA F F P H OTO B Y S C OT T T HR E L K E L D series runs through May 13, and the schedule includes Tab Benoit, ‘Big Sam’ Williams of Big Sam’s Funky Nation Galactic with Anjelika “Jelly” Joperforms at a Wednesday at the Square concert seph, Anders Osborne, Shamarr in 2019 at Lafayette Square.

Allen, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Partners-N-Crime and more. The Wednesday concerts are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and also include an art market, a wine and beer garden and bars. Admission is free. Lafayette Square, St. Charles Avenue at South Maestri Street. www.ylcnola.org.

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SATURDAY 14 Depression Glass and Vintage Collectibles Show and Sale. Pontchartrain Center, 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner — The Crescent City Depression Glass Society show includes vendors, a silent auction, prizes and glass identification. Also Sunday. www.crescentcityglass.org. $8. 10 a.m.

Beekeeping, the hive and the honeybees. Kitchen in the Garden, New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park — There’s a live observation hive and tasting from Slidell’s Honey Island Hives apiary; instructor Maureen Schenker shares basics of beekeeping. www.neworleanscitypark.com. Admission. $15. 10:30 a.m.

Growing Gardeners. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park — Bugs being the unsung heroes of the garden is the theme of this program for children ages 6 to 9. www.neworleanscitypark.com. Tickets $14-$17. 10 a.m.

Heroes vs. Super Heroes Health Day. George Washington Carver High School, 3059 Higgins Blvd. — The event includes screenings, voter registration, community and New Orleans Police Department officers in sporting contests and more. It is sponsored by Heroes of New Orleans. 11 a.m.

Inaugural S.T.E.A.M. Festival. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell — The event features art exhibits, robotics, hands-on educational activities, local entertainment and more. www.steaminthepark.com.

Admission $5. 11 a.m.

India Fest 2020. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle —

The Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans hosts festival featuring exhibits, talks, children’s activities, a vendor bazaar and Indian cuisine. www.indianartscirclenola.org.

Admission $10. 10 a.m.

Irish Channel Parade. Irish Channel — Following noon Mass at St. Mary’s Assumption Church, the parade of marchers heads down Magazine Street from Felicity Street, turns right on Jackson Avenue, left on St. Charles Avenue, left on Louisianan Avenue, Left on Magazine Street, right on Jackson and ends at Annunciation Street. www. stpatricksdayneworleans.com. 1 p.m.

Italian American St. Joseph Society Parade. French Quarter — The 50th anniversary parade features riders, marchers, a queen and court and loops through the French Quarter before ending at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside for a St. Joseph’s Gala. www.italianamericansociety.org. 6 p.m.

Mayor’s Masked Ball. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. — The benefit for the United Negro College Fund includes diner, silent and live auctions, a parade of masks and entertainment. www.uncf.org/ nolamaskedball. Tickets $600. 6 p.m.

Monk Run. St. Joseph Abbey, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict — Two races, a 1-mile and 5K, finish with a picnic and awards made by monks. www.getmeregistred.com/monkrun2020. $15-$35. 8 a.m. Saturday.

New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Annual Health Summit. John F. Kennedy Senior High School, 6026 Paris Ave. — The Reds on the Run 5K run/walk is followed by a health fair. Portions of the proceeds benefit the Split Second Foundation, St. Jude and other nonprofits. www.unsignup.com/redsontherun5k. Tickets $30. 7 a.m.

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SUNDAY 15 “New Orleans — Home of the Blues.”

Xavier University Center Ballroom, 1 Drexel Drive — Dr. Michael White, Chris Thomas King and Topsy Chapman are featured in Xavier University’s Culture of New Orleans Series with music and a discussion of the history and importance of blues in New Orleans. www.xula.edu. 3 p.m.

Bubbly on the Bayou. Salmen-Fritchie House, 127 Cleveland St., Slidell — The event features a Champagne brunch, live music, a derby promenade, a fashion show and silent auction. Proceeds benefit East St. Tammany Rainbow Child Care Center. Tickets available through www. eventbrite. Tickets $65. 11 a.m.

Femme Funk Fete. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — The CAC celebration of black, feminine identity features music by DJ Soul Sister, DJ Kuti Bien, dance performances and more. www. cacno.org. 1 p.m. Sunday.

Mardi Gras Indians Super Sunday. A.L. Davis Park, 2701 LaSalle St. — Mardi Gras Indian tribes gather and march in the neighborhoods around A.L. Davis Park, including forays onto LaSalle Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Claiborne and Washington Avenues. Noon.

St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Old Metairie — The Irish celebration features trucks, marching groups, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and more. The route goes down Severn Avenue from 41st Street, to Metairie Road, to Focis Street to Canal Street. www.stpatricksdayneworleans. com. Noon.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Deutsches Haus, 1700 Moss St. — There is traditional Irish food and live music and dance groups. www.deutscheshaus.org. 11 a.m.

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MONDAY 16 “Divine Recompense in the Bible.”. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 1229 Broadway St. — Smith College professor Joel Kaminsky presents the Tulane Judeo-Christian Studies’ Mary Anna and Rabbi Julian B. Feibelman Memorial Lecture. www. liberalarts.tulane.edu/judeo-christian-studies/lecture-program. Free admission. 7 p.m.

BOOKS Emily Nemens. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St. — The author discusses her book, “The Cactus League,” with Joshua Wheeler. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com. 6 p.m. Monday.

Jason Smith. Hubbell Library, 725 Pelican Ave., Algiers — The author discusses “Postmarked New Orleans.” www.nolalibrary.org. 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Joey Kent. East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie — The author discusses “Cradle of the Stars, KWKH and the Louisiana Hayride.” www. jplibrary.net. 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. New Orleans Public Library, main branch, 219 Loyola Ave. — The activist and author discusses her new work, “Race for Profit: How Bans and the Real Estate Industry Undermined Black Homeownership.” www.nolalibrary. org. 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Thea Riofrancos, Daniel Denvir. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St. — Nikki Thannos interviews the authors about their respective works, “A Planet to Win — Why We Need a Green New Deal,” and “All-American Nativism — How the Bipartisan War on Immigrants Explains Politics as We Know It.” www.octaviabooks.com.

6 p.m. Wednesday.

Vivian Collins. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1601 Westbank Expressway, Harvey — The author discusses “Why Not A Woman?” www.barnesandnoble.com.

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SPORTS New Orleans Pelicans. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive — The New Orleans team plays the Atlanta Hawks. www.nba.com/pelicans. Tickets $35$280. 7 p.m. Monday.

Sugar Bowl St. Patrick’s Day Classic.

Gennaro’s Bar, 3200 Metairie Road, Metairie — The event is the final qualifying race for the Crescent City Classic 10K. Registration $25-$30. 10 a.m. Sunday.

Sun Belt Conference Championships.

Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive — The conference holds its men’s and women’s collegiate basketball finals. www. sunbeltsports.org. Saturday and Sunday.

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Opus Ball. The Jung Hotel & Residences, 1500 Canal St. — The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra gala concert and dinner includes a variety of guest artists and an auction. www.lpomusic.com. Tickets $250. 7 p.m.

Parasol’s Block Party. Parasol’s Restaurant & Bar, 2533 Constance St. — The annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration features green beer, food and more. www. stpatricksdayneworleans.com. 10 a.m.

Plant Sale. New Orleans City Park Pelican Greenhouse, 2 Celebration Drive — The all-inclusive sale features annuals, perennials, natives, succulents, edibles and more. www.neworleanscitypark.com. 9 a.m.

Soul Revival. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way — The fundraiser for the Legacy Donor Foundation includes music, food and more. www.organawareness.org.

Tickets $100-$150. 8 p.m.

Stern Circles for Social Justice: EcoVue. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road — The event marks the launch of EcoVue, an initiative to address environmental sustainability. www.longuevue. com/event/stern-circle-eco-vue. 10 a.m.

Touchdown Club of New Orleans 2020 Awards Banquet. Windsor Court Hotel, Le Chinoiserie, 23rd floor — The Touchdown Club honors Steve Gleason and others.

Proceeds benefit Ray Hester Leukemia Research Fund through Ochsner Clinic Foundation. www.tdcno.com. Tickets $160. 6:30 p.m.

Tracey’s Block Party. Tracey’s, 2604 Magazine St. — The Irish Channel celebration features green beer, corned beef and cabbage and more. www.stpatricksdayneworleans.com. 11 a.m.

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“Swallow” (R) — A newly pregnant housewife (played by Haley Bennett) becomes increasingly compelled to consume dangerous objects. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“Young Ahmed” — After embracing extremist views, a Belgian teenager plots to kill a teacher. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

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“1917” (R) — British soldiers in World War I must deliver a message deep in enemy territory in director Sam Mendes’ action thriller. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Bad Boys for Life” (R) — Will Smith and Martin Lawrence return as Miami detectives who reunite for one last ride.

AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Beneath Us” (R) — After being hired by a wealthy couple, undocumented day laborers fight for survival. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Brahms — The Boy II” (PG-13) — A family’s son makes friends with a lifelike, evil doll named Brahms. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX.

“The Call of the Wild” (PG) — A sled dog struggles for survival with his owner (played by Harrison Ford). AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Clemency” (R) — Alfre Woodard stars as a prison warden whose years as a death row executioner have taken an emotional toll. Chalmette Movies.

“Dinosaurs of Antarctica” — This epic chronicle of a prehistoric world brings to life new dinosaurs. Entergy Giant Screen Theater, through May 7.

“Dolittle” (PG) — Robert Downey Jr. stars as the physician who discovers he can talk to animals. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Emma (2020)” (PG) — Anya Taylor-Joy stars as the well-meaning young woman who meddles in the love lives of her friends. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater.

“Fantasy Island” (PG-13) — Maggie Q and Lucy Hale star in this horror adaptation of the popular 1970s show about a magical island resort. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Greed” (R) — Steve Coogan and Isla Fisher star in writer-director Michael Winterbottom’s satire of the super-rich.

AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Harley Quinn — Birds of Prey” (R) — Margot Robbie returns as the anti-hero who joins others to save a young girl from a crime lord. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Hidden Pacific” — This 3-D presentation profiles some of the Pacific Ocean’s most beautiful islands and marine national monuments. Entergy Giant Screen Theater, through May 7.

“Hurricane on the Bayou” — Meryl Streep narrates the documentary focusing on areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Entergy Giant Screen Theater, through May 7.

“Impractical Jokers — The Movie” (PG-13) — The pranksters from the Tru TV show go on the road to compete in hidden-camera challenges. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Invisible Man” (R) — Elisabeth Moss stars as a divorcee who had been abused and believes she is being hunted by someone nobody can see. AMC DineIn Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “I Wish I Knew” — Zhangke Jia’s documentary focuses on the people, stories and architecture from mid-1800s Shanghai to the present. Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge.

“The Jesus Rolls” (R) — John Tuturro returns as the eccentric bowler and small-time criminal Jesus Quintana in this

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BY WILL COVIELLO INDIA FEST FEATURES EVERYTHING from modern Bollywood-style dance to a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony and more at the New Orleans Museum of Art on Saturday, March 14. There are demonstrations, performances and activities inside and outside the museum, including dance, music, yoga, henna applications, sari dressing demonstrations, meditation, lectures, tours of the museum’s Indian art P H OTO B Y R O M A N A LO K H I N expos and more. Chef Nik Sharma will sign his cookbook, “Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food,” at 1 p.m. Local restaurants Saffron, Silk Road and Taj Mahal will offer Indian cuisine at booths set up in The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

The festival coincides with the exhibit, “Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefellar 3rd Collection,” a collection of Asian art that opens Friday, March 13. The expo about India’s Jain religion, “The Pursuit of Salvation: Jain Art from India” also opens March 13.

India Fest is presented by the museum and Indian Arts Circle of New Orleans from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 14. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100; www.noma.org. Admission $10, $5 for museum members and free for people age 19 and under.

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“Jumanji — The Next Level” (PG-13) — Jack Black, Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan return in this sequel about teenagers sucked into a magical but dangerous video game. AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “Knives Out” (PG-13) — A detective (played by Daniel Craig) investigates the death of a mystery writer, suspecting foul play from members of the writer’s family.

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“My Hero Academia — Hereos Rising” (PG-13) — A group of superhero wannabes fights in a world full of people with powerful gifts in this anime adventure.

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“Onward” (PG) — Teenage brothers (voiced by Tom Holland and Chris Pratt) set out on an adventure to see if magic still exists. AMC Dine-In Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Hammond Palace 10, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Broad Theater, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Photograph” (PG-13) — LaKeith Stanfield and Issa Rae star in this romantic drama about a series of intertwining love stories set in the past and present.

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“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” (R) — A female painter is obliged to paint a wed-

ding portrait of a young woman in this romantic drama from Celine Sciamma.

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“Same God” — Linda Midgett directs a documentary about a black female professor at a prominent Christian college who experienced backlash after publicly showing support for Muslim women.

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“Seberg” (R) — Kristen Stewart stars as the French New Wave icon Jean Seberg, who, in the late 1960s, was targeted by the FBI due to her involvement with a civil rights activist. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Sonic the Hedgehog” (PG) — A small-town police officer helps a small, blue, fast hedgehog defeat an evil genuis (played by Jim Carrey) in this family-friendly adventure based on the popular SEGA video game. AMC DineIn Clearview Palace 12, AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, Chalmette Movies, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Grand Esplanade 14 & GPX. “The Traitor” (R) — Marco Bellocchio directs this biographical drama about mafia informant Tommaso Buscetta. AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

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SPECIAL SHOWINGS “Ace in the Hole” — Kirk Douglas stars as a journalist who exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to rekindle his career. At 10 a.m. Wednesday at Prytania Theatre.

“The Addams Family (2019)” (PG) — Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron provide voices in this animated adventure about the eccentrically macabre family. At 10 a.m.

Friday-Sunday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Hook” (PG) — An adult Peter Pan (played by Robin Williams) returns to Neverland to challenge his old enemy Captain Hook (Dustin Hoffman). At 1 p.m.

Sunday, and 7 p.m. Monday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“I am Patrick” — This feature-length docudrama tells the story of Saint Patrick.

At 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, AMC Westbank Palace 16, The Grand 16 Slidell, Movie Tavern Northshore, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“King Kong (1933) — While on a tropical shoot, a film crew discovers a colossal gorilla that takes a shine to a female blonde star (played by Fay Wray). At 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Covington Stadium 14; 4 p.m. Sunday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“Labyrinth” (PG) — A teenage girl must solve a puzzle to save her baby brother in this 1986 fantasy starring David Bowie. At 7 p.m. Wednesday at Movie Tavern Northshore.

“MetLive — Der Fliengende Hollander” — Director François Girard returns to stage Wagner’s eerie early masterwork, conducted by Valery Gergiev. At 11:55 a.m. Saturday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20, Regal Covington Stadium 14.

“Monty Python’s Fliegender Zirkus.”

Deutsches Haus Kino (Movie Night) presents a film in German with English subtitles.

1700 Moss St. www.deutscheshaus.org. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

“Paths of Glory” — Kirk Douglas stars in director Stanley Kubrick’s 1957 war drama about a commanding officer defending soldiers who have been accused of cowardice. At 10 a.m. Sunday at Prytania Theatre.

“Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show” — The groundbreaking show’s performance at the 3Arena Dublin is broadcasted.

At 12:55 p.m. Sunday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“The Exorcist Director’s Cut” (R) — When a 12-year-old girl is possessed, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her in this 1973 horror classic. At 8 p.m. Friday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“Tokyo Godfathers” (PG-13) — Homeless people living on Tokyo streets find a newborn baby among the trash in this Japanese animated adventure. At 7 p.m.

Wednesday at AMC Elmwood Palace 20.

“A Wrinkle in Time” — New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission kicks off the Spring 2020 season of Movies in the Park at dusk. In case of rain, the screening site is Rosenwald Recreation

Center. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St. www.nordc.org. 6 p.m. Friday.

ON STAGE “Driving Miss Daisy.” Fortress of Lushington, 2215 Burgundy St. — See ‘Em On Stage: A Production Company presents Alfred Uhry’s award-winning story of an aging Southern Jewish woman and her relationship with her black chauffeur during the Civil Rights era. www. seosaproductioncompany.com.

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

“God’s Favorite.” Playmakers Theater, 1916 Playmakers Road, Covington — The company presents Neil Simon’s take on the biblical story of Job in this comedy romp. www.playmakersinc.com. Tickets $10-$20.

8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Isle of Dreams.” Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie — The gospel rock opera is based on the Book of Revelation. The performance benefits Ochsner Cancer Institute. www.jeffersonpac.com/events/detail/ sle-of-dreams. Tickets $45-$75.

3:30 p.m. Sunday.

“Magnum Opus.” Southern Rep Theatre, 2541 Bayou Road — A man who has lost his child is offers her last wishes to the public in a joint children’s party/ funeral/art lecture about her creations. www.southernrep.com Tickets $15-$20.

7:30 p.m. Friday and Sunday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

“Peter and the Starcatcher.” Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St — There are marauding pirates, a chorus line of singing mermaids and jungle tyrants in the prequel to Peter Pan. www.rivertowntheaters.com. Tickets $37-$41. 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.

“Set It Off Live On Stage.” Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St. — The cult classic film about a bank heist comes to life as four friends are tested by poverty and decide to commit a robbery. www.saengernola.com.

Tickets $45-$99. 8 p.m. Friday.

“The Piano Lesson.” Le Petit Theatre, 616 St. Peter St. — August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning story is about a brother and sister who struggle over how to claim their family’s legacy and when to free themselves of the past. www.lepetittheatre.com.

Tickets $15-$60. 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday.

“The Uninvited.” Gallier House Museum, 1132 Royal St. — Goat in the Road Productions stages an immersive play about an 1874 incident that disrupted the house during the period of Reconstruction. www. hgghh.org. Tickets $35. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Thursday to Saturday “We’ll Meet Again — A Tribute to the Blonde Bombshells of World War II.”.

National World War II Museum, BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St. — The tribute show celebrates songbirds like Butty Hutton, Doris Day and Dinah Shore, with Victory Belle Hannah Rachal, Bryce Slocumb and the Victory Trio performing “Sentimental Journey,” “Blues in the Night,” and “Stuff Like That There.” Tickets $25$66. 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday.

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The AllWays Lounge & Theater, 2240 St. Claude Ave. — Bremner Fletcher Duthie sings songs about booze and bars in this show. www.bremnersings.com.

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ART HAPPENINGS Artist Workshop. Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St. — Mikhayla Anderson leads figure drawing, and all materials are provided. www.ogdenmuseum.org. Tickets $40-$45. 10 a.m. Saturday.

“The Fine Art of Lying: A Multidisiplinary Group Art Show.” Bar Redux, 801 Poland Ave. — The show includes live music, dessert and work by artists Carlos Mendieta, Linka A Odom, Joe Badon, Nikki Sarx, Kevin Comarda, Kook Teflon, Aaron Campbell and Carlos Grasso. www.facebook.com/ BarRedux. 7 p.m. Thursday Friday Nights at NOMA. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — The event includes Art on the Spot, an artist talk with Alia Ali on Flux; a lecture on the opening of “Buddha and Shiva, Lotus and Dragon: Masterworks from the Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller III Collection at Asia Society” by Robert J. Del Bontà. www. noma.org. 5 p.m. Friday.

Gallery Talk. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — Benjamin Benus, art and history design professor at Loyola University, discusses connections between avant-garde art, scientific illustration and data visualization in Europe between the world wars. www.noma.org. Noon Wednesday.

Saturday Cypher. Ashe Cultural Arts Center, 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. — Junebug Productions presents an event highlighting black women and their cultural contributions. www.junebugproductions. org. Free admission. 7 p.m. Saturday.

St. Claude Second Saturdays. St. Claude Arts District, St. Claude Avenue — Art galleries in Bywater hold receptions for new shows. 6 p.m. Saturday.

ART OPENINGS Antenna Gallery, 3718 St. Claude Ave. — “Risograph Printing by Max Seckel,” includes various artists, through April 11; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Art Space 3116, 3116 St. Claude Ave. — “Conversations,” includes work by various artists, through April 11; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Barrister’s Gallery, 2331 St. Claude Ave. — “The Unrequited Series: Work in wax, prosthetics, fossils, bones, crystals,” features work by Sigrid Sarda, through April 4; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Covington City Hall, 609 N. Columbia St., Covington — “Painting Provence Through Rose Colored Glasses” is an exhibition of plein air work by Carol Hallock, Cecilia Hoyt, Claire Pasqua, Diane St. Germaine and Gwen Voorhies; opening reception, 5 p.m. Tuesday.

New Orleans Healing Center, Second Story Gallery, 2372 St. Claude Ave. — “Saharah, Herstory, New Orleans 1973-2020,” is an exhibition by Sara “Saharah” Hollis and Haley Delery, through April 4; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle — “Buddha & Shuva: Lotus and Dragon, masterworks from the Mr. & Mrs. Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society,” is an exhibition of Asian art, through June 7; opening event, 5 p.m. Friday.

New Orleans Art Center, 3330 St. Claude Ave. — “Inspirations” is a group show of paintings, sculpture, photography and mixed media, through April 4; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, 925 Camp St — “Reveleations — Recent Photography Acquisitions” features a selection of works make from the early 20th Century to the present; opening Saturday.

Staple Goods Gallery, 1340 St. Roch Ave. — “A Last Resort” is an exhibition by Norah Lovell, through April 5; opening reception, 6 p.m. Saturday.

MUSEUMS Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St. — “Mickalene Thomas: Femmes Noires” includes collages, montages, painting, film and photography exploring images of black women in art, through June 14. “Meg Turner: Here and Now” is a photography show exploring gender identity and sexuality, through April 12. “Femmes Feroces: Material Life X Femmes Noires” is a collaborative pop-up between Thomas and Material Life, through June 14. “New Orleans Airlift: From New Water Music” installation includes remaindered materials and excerpted sound recordings, through May 3. www.cacno.org.

Historic New Orleans Collection, 520 Royal St. — “Enigmatic Steam: Industrial Landscapes of the Lower Mississippi River” features Richard Sexton’s photos of industry along the river, through April 5; “French Quarter Life: People and Places in the Vieux Carre” is an exhibition of works that have a common theme of the neighborhood. www.hnoc.org.

Louisiana State Museum Presbytere, 751 Chartres St. — “Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans” explores more than 50 years of gay Carnival culture. “It’s Carnival Time in Louisiana” features Carnival artifacts, costumes, jewelry and other items. “Living With Hurricanes — Katrina and Beyond” has interactive displays and artifacts. All shows are ongoing. www. louisianastatemuseum.org.

New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave. — “The Wildest: Louis Prima Comes Home” celebrates the life and legacy of the entertainer, through May. www.nolajazzmuseum.org.

New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, City Park — “The Quilts of Gee’s Bend” features five 20th-century quilts made by the women from Alabama, through Sunday; “Ancestors in Stone,” an akwanshi monolith from the Cross Rivers region of Nigeria showcases stone as a material in West African, through July 27; “Torkwase Dyson: Black Compositional Thought | 15 Paintings for the Plantationocene” are works that examine design systems and the legacy of plantation economies and their relationship to the environmental and infrastructural issues, through April 19; “Alia Ali: Flux” explores how politics, economics and history collide in fabric patterns and techniques, through Aug. 2. www.noma.org.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art , 925 Camp St. — “Melvin Edwards: Crossroads” features metal sculptures, through July 5.

“What Music Is Within Black Abstraction From the Permanent Collection” is a group exhibition using abstraction as a modality of expression, through July 5. www.ogdenmuseum.org.

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