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Class Acts - Your Grade-A Guide to the Top Shows in Town

by Cheryl Lemoine
August 22, 2024
We’ve carefully examined the fall performance schedule to present the most exciting, entertaining and coveted shows to hit the stage.
From old-school musical legends and top-mark performers to class-clown comedians, these top-of-class spectacles are sure to score high marks.

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Oct. 25–27: Taylor Swift – The Eras Tour
Fourteen-time GRAMMY® winner and one of the biggest musical stars on the planet, at the age of 20 became the youngest artist in history to win the GRAMMY® Award for Album of the Year.
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We'll Put a Spell on You!

by Anthony Leggio
August 22, 2024
Ghosts, vampires, zombies, Cajun werewolves, Voodoo Queens, blood-thirsty pirates, maniacal serial killers with an axe to grind and sadistic socialites are just a few of the scary and terrifying characters that have walked the streets of New Orleans. Their stories are a combination of fact and fiction, each earning a place in our city’s history. When you vacation in the Crescent City during spooky season, experience the lore and legend of things that go bump in the night.

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Oh My Gourd! Harvest Some Fun at The French Market

by Cheryl Lemoine
August 22, 2024
If you adore all things Latin, from sultry salsa music to exquisitely seasoned cuisine, then be sure to tango over to the French Market on Saturday, Sept. 21 to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The day-long festivities kick off at 11 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. in the Farmers and Flea Markets, and feature two action-packed stages of hip-swaying, Latin-inspired music, specially curated by Ecos Latinos. Indulge in authentic cuisine, served up by some of the area's top Hispanic and Latino eateries, and be sure to check out the lively, Latin-influenced cultural activities.
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Fall Festival and Events

by French Quarterly
August 22, 2024
Aug. 30 - Sept. 2 – Southern Decadence
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Backstage Pass - Your Ticket to the Hottest Shows in Town!

by Cheryl Lemoine
May 30, 2024
The temperature isn’t the only thing heating up in the Big Easy this summer. From sizzling country superstars and sultry R&B legends, to fiery comedy and Broadway shows, we’ve pulled back the curtain to bring you the hottest shows around.

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July 5–7: Essence Festival of Culture
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Things Are Heating Up at The French Market

by French Quarterly
May 30, 2024
Featuring an open-air flea market with casual, café style eateries, top-notch boutiques and shops, a craft bazaar and farmers’ market, no visit to the Big Easy is complete without a trip to the historic French Market District. Wander through the flea market where you’re sure to discover a colorful array of unique souvenirs, original works of art, locally made crafts and culinary delights. And if you need even more of a reason to visit the world-renowned market, summertime is packed with sizzling events and hip happenings that are sure to shine!

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Calendar of Events

by French Quarterly
May 30, 2024
June 1, 2024 - NOLA River Fest
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NOLA Blooms in Springtime

by Anthony Leggio
February 23, 2024
Shamrocks and bunnies and festivals—oh my! It is springtime in New Orleans, and we have a full calendar of events spanning from March through May. Mardi Gras madness has worn off and given way to Spring Fever in the Crescent City. Catch a cabbage at one of our St. Joseph’s Day, show off your Easter Bonnet at the Marigny Bunny Hop, rock out with the Rolling Stones at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival or meet amazing authors at the Tennessee Williams Literary Festival. No matter what you desire, New Orleans has it.

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Hot Tickets - Your Front-Row Seat to the Top Shows in Town!

by Cheryl Lemoine
February 23, 2024
New Orleans is truly a melting pot, a virtual gumbo, and in no aspect of the city is this more evident than in the medley of first-class shows that head to the Crescent City each year. From musical legends and side-splitting comedians, to avant-garde dance and Broadway classics, there’s always a smorgasbord of outstanding performances that are sure to stir your senses and satisfy your soul.

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April 4: The Disco Biscuits – Why We Dance Tour
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Celebrating St. Joseph In the French Market

by Kim Welsh
February 23, 2024
In the Middle Ages, a great famine ravaged Sicily. In desperation, villagers prayed to Saint Joseph. If the Saint would intervene on their behalf, the Sicilian people promised, they would honor him with a selection of their harvest from then on. The rain came and an abundant harvest of fava beans restored them. Ever since, Sicilians have celebrated St. Joseph’s Day. To mark the occasion, communities feast and offer alms to neighbors in the form of lavish dinners.
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The Scene Is Set - Sparkling Spectacles to Make the Season Merry and Bright!

by Cheryl Lemoine
November 27, 2023
The Crescent City is Sugarplum Central this Holiday Season with festive fan favorites taking center stage, including The Nutcracker, Mannheim Steamroller Christmas, the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Spectacular and A Charlie Brown Christmas, to name a few. But the magic of the season doesn’t end there—catch The Illusionists’ Magic of the Holidays, a mind-blowing evening filled with sleight-of-hand wizardry, and the irreverently witty undie-pop duo The Skivvies.
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