New Orleans Seafood Festival: September 9-11

Get out to Lafayette Square on September 9-11, 2011 for the 5th Annual New Orleans Seafood Festival. The event features food, music and a full weekend of New Orleans-style fun. Some of this year’s performers include: Amanda Shaw, Jon Cleary, Papa Grows Funk, Kermit Ruffins, the Revivalists, Paul Varisco & the Milestones, Rockin’ Dopsie & [...]

Gueydan Duck Festival: August 26-28

Head out to Gueydan from August 26-28, 2011 for the annual Gueydan Duck Festival. The event features live music, food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun activities all in celebration of eating and hunting duck. There’s an outdoor cook-off, a grand parade, skeet shooting competitions, dog trials and even a duck-calling contest. Some of [...]

See Amanda Shaw, Christian Serpas FREE today at Algiers Point

Today is the last day of Wednesdays at the Point, a weekly concert series featuring free music and fun on the riverfront. You can see Amanda Shaw and Christian Serpas & Ghost Town. The concerts run from 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit the web site.

Gueydan Duck Festival: August 26-28

Head out to Gueydan from August 26-28, 2011 for the annual Gueydan Duck Festival. The event features live music, food, arts and crafts, and lots of fun activities all in celebration of eating and hunting duck. There’s an outdoor cook-off, a grand parade, skeet shooting competitions, dog trials and even a duck-calling contest. Some of [...]

Wednesdays on the Point: Through August 10

Head to Algiers Point every Wednesday through August 10 for Wednesdays at the Point, a weekly concert series featuring free music and fun on the riverfront. Some of this season’s performers include: Irvin Mayfield presents Purple Disrespect Funk Band (July 27) Otra, Javier & Elegant Gypsy (August 3) Amanda Shaw, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town [...]

Pelicanpalooza: August 7

Head to Southport Hall on August 7, 2011 for Pelicanpalooza. It’s a benefit event for Camp Pelican, a camp for children with pulmonary disorders such as cystic fibrosis and asthma. Pelicanpalooza starts at 12 p.m. and will feature music by the Molly Ringwalds, 5 Finger Discount, Weathered and the Topcats. It is also reported by [...]

Tales of the Cocktail: July 20-24

Now in its 9th year, Tales of the Cocktail returns to the Big Easy on July 20-24, 2011 with 5 days of seminars, events, competitions, tastings, dinner pairings and workshops. There are more than 150 events with both experts and amateurs alike where you can meet distillers, enjoy creative cocktails and watch the masters at [...]

Rockin’ on the River: July 27

Head down to Spanish Plaza on July 27, 2011, for Rockin’ on the River, a benefit party for NOLA Pay it Forward. It all takes place on the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler and will feature music by Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. and the Yat Pack. There will also be great food for sale by participating restaurants including [...]

New Orleans Majos Plus 2 tonight at City Park

Head down to City Park to on July 7, 2011 and catch a performance by the New Orleans Manjos Plus 2. It is part of the Thursdays at Twilight Concert Series which brings live music to City Park every Thursday through October 13. Upcoming performers include: New Orleans Manjos Plus 2 (July 7), Washboard Chaz [...]

Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo: July 28-30

Spend a weekend at Louisiana’s only beach town for the Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo on July 28-30, 2011. Started in 1928, it is the oldest fishing tournament in the United States. Thousands of visitors come down not just to see anglers land their big tarpon but to enjoy a weekend and fun and sun at [...]

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