Swamp Fest: November 5-6

Head down to the Audubon Zoo on November 5-6, 2011 for Swamp Fest. The event celebrates Louisiana’s Cajun culture and heritage with food, live music, demonstrations and arts and crafts. Some of this year’s performers include: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Pine Leaf Boys, Lafourche Cajun Band, Jenny Brooks, Washboard [...]

Art for Art’s Sake on Magazine Street: October 1

Get down to Magazine Street on Saturday, October 1, 2011 for the annual Art for Art’s Sake. The event is put on by the Magazine Street Merchants Association and features art openings, food, drink and live entertainment. The fun all runs from 5-9 p.m. and most shops will be open with special hours, special items [...]

Sankofa Farmers Market: Every Saturday

If you’re looking for some FREE fun every Saturday, head down to the Sankofa Marketplace in the Ninth Ward. The marketplace features a farmers market with fresh vegetables and seafood, a coffee bar and more. Some of the regular vendors include Grilling Shelling (grilled burgers, ribs and chicken breast), Four Winds Seafood, Blue Tara Organic [...]

Madisonville Art Market: August 13

Take a ride out to Madisonville on the second Saturday of every month for the Madisonville Art Market. It all takes places along the banks of the Tchefuncte River and features paintings, photography, wood working, pottery and jewelry. The Madisonville Art Market takes place on the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to [...]

Art Spark in the Park: May 14

Head to the Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn in City Park on May 14, 2011 for Spark in the Park. The event will feature 100 Arts Market artists, live music, storytelling and great cuisine to commemorate a century of fine art at the New Orleans Museum of Art. There will also be a kids tent. Live performers [...]

Arts, music and more at Frisco Fest 2011: March 12-13

Head out to the San Francisco Plantation in Garyville on 3/12-3/13 for the annual Frisco Fest. The event features more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, live music, a kids activity area and plenty of great food.Other events include a chef’s cookoff, an open car show and a plant health clinic. And for those looking [...]

Gallery-wrapped canvas from Canvas on Demand for only $45

With today’s deal at Groupon, you can get a 16″x20″ gallery-wrapped canvas with shipping and handling for only $45. It is regularly a $126 value and you can also get a gift card in that amount for only $45. This deal will expire at midnight. After that, the link above will bring you to the [...]

BYOB painting class for only $22

At Living Social today, you can get a three hour BYOB painting class at Brushes ‘n’ Bottles for only $22. It is regularly a $45 value. This deal will expire at midnight. After that, the link above will bring you to the new deal of the day. To keep up with the deals and make [...]

Arts Market in Palmer Park this Saturday, 10/30

The monthly Arts Market of New Orleans takes place in Palmer Park this Saturday on 10/30. The market is presented by the Arts Council of New Orleans and features a few dozen stalls with everything from photography and paintings to sculptures and creative crafts. There’s also a a kid’s show at 10:30 a.m., live music [...]