engineering projects using LEGOs. 4:30-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.com Outdoor Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, play, and write during outdoor storytime at the Milton H. Latter Memorial Library from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the Algiers Regional, Norman Mayer, and Robert E. Smith Libraries from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org Swing In The Oaks. City Park at 7 p.m. lpomusic.com 26 Wednesday Friends of Cabildo Film Series presents 1970 Jazz Fest Films. New Orleans Jazz Museum from 6:30-8 p.m. $15 general admission and $10 members. nolajazzmuseum.org Spanish Conversation Group. Adults can improve their Spanish-speaking skills at the Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center from 6-6:45 p.m. nolalibrary.org Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the Alvar, Central City, Children’s Resource Center, Nix, and Nora Navra Libraries from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org Teen Board Game Group. Come play board games and make new friends at the Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center from 3-5 p.m. nolalibrary.org T(w)een Chess Club. Learn the basics of chess and play against your peers at the Children’s Resource Center Library from 4:30-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.org 27 Thursday Art Smarts. Kids age 6-12 can make art, learn about important artists, and hang out with other kids at the Mid-City Library from 4-5 p.m. nolalibrary.org. Evening Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the East New Orleans Regional Library from 5-6 p.m. and the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library from 5-6 p.m. nolalibrary.org Rockin’ the Rails. Covington Trailhead from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free concert featuring Lost in the ‘60s. covla.com Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the Cita Dennis Hubbell, Mid-City, and Rosa F. Keller Libraries from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org
13 Thursday Big Freedia & the LPO. Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. lpomusic.com Focus on Children Class. A nationally- acclaimed program to help divorcing parents lessen the impact of the separation for their children. 6-8 p.m. at the Parenting Center at Children’s Hospital New Orleans. chnola.org French Quarter Fest. The world’s largest showcase of Louisiana music will take place April 13-16 in the heart of New Orleans. Free admission! frenchquarterfest.org Pull! for the Chamber. Covey Rise Lodge from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Participants shoot a round of 100 targets, in teams of four, on a beautifully laid- out course. business.sttammanychamber.org Rockin’ the Rails. Covington Trailhead from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free concert featuring Witness. covla.com Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the Cita Dennis Hubbell, Mid-City, and Rosa F. Keller Libraries from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org Wild Game Dinner & Cook-Off. Grand Ridge Golf Club from 6-9 p.m. Features live music by Will Dempsey. Tickets $75+ available on eventbrite.com 14 Friday Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival. Three days of sweet tradition, tasty food, live music, and plenty of family fun. April 14-16 at Ponchatoula Memorial Park. lastrawberryfestival.com 15 Saturday Autism Family Day and Resource Fair. Easterseals Louisiana invites the community to join them for a day of support, information, and community building. 1-4 p.m. at ESL Chartwell Center. bit.ly/eslfamilyday Historic Open-Hearth Cooking. Hermann- Grima House from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Watch and learn as docents use authentic recipes, tools, and methods of cooking on the open flame in the hearth, potager (stew holes), and beehive oven. hgghh.org Special Needs Expo. St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s Office from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. stpcoroner.org Sprouts–Earth Day. Children ages five and under and their parents can come to Long Vue Gardens and create sculptures and instruments from recycled materials from 9:30-11 a.m. $10 admission. longvue.com Studio Kids! Children ages 6-13 can join NOMA for art-making workshops from 10:30 a.m.-noon. Registration required. noma.org 28 APRIL 2023 | NOLAFAMILY.COM
16 Sunday Plant Sale & Brunch Market. Paradigm Gardens from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and on April 23. Paradigm Gardens Plant Sale featuring plants for sale, art & crafts, brunch, drinks, and live music. eventbrite.com 17 Monday Crafting with Literature. Children can craft and learn about literature at the Children’s Resource Center Library from 4:30-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.org Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the Algiers Regional, Norman Mayer, and Robert E. Smith Libraries from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org Zurich Classic. TPC Louisiana through April 23. Golf tournament on the PGA tour. Tickets $40+. zurichgolfclassic.com 18 Tuesday Evening Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the East New Orleans Regional Library from 5-6 p.m. and the Main Library from 5-5:45 p.m. nolalibrary.org LEGO Challenge Club: Mazes. Children are invited to the Norman Mayer Library to do cool engineering projects using LEGOs. 4:30-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.com The Recycle Challenge Parade & Festival. St. Roch Market through April 23. The fun-filled six-day hybrid festival celebrates recycling & repurposing. eventbrite.com 19 Wednesday Disney Trivia. Happy Raptor Distilling from 7-10 p.m. This all ages trivia night is designed to test your knowledge of all things Disney with questions ranging from easy to expert. Complete with themed cocktails, mocktails, prizes, and bragging rights. eventbrite.com Power Up: Women’s Leadership Conference. New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Connect with hundreds of business-women for the annual all-day conference. powerupnola.com Spanish Conversation Group. Adults can improve their Spanish-speaking skills at the Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center from 6-6:45 p.m. nolalibrary.org Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the Alvar, Central City, Children’s Resource Center, Nix, and Nora Navra Libraries from 10:30-11:30 a.m. nolalibrary.org T(w)een Chess Club. Learn the basics of chess
Teen Lounge: Snack Attack. Drop by the Teen Area for activities, conversations, games, and snack prizes at the Main Library. Teens will also have the opportunity to weigh in on future teen programs. 4-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.org 28 Friday Columbia Street Block Party. Columbia Street in Downtown Covington from 6-9 p.m. Enjoy a free block party and classic car show on Columbia Street in downtown Covington. Live music, food and drinks will be aplenty. gocovington.org Hancock Whitney Zoo-To-Do (for adults). Celebrate Spider Monkeys and the Zoo’s expansion and conservation efforts. 8-11 p.m. Tickets available online. audubonnatureinstitute.org Lettuce and Tower of Power with the LPO. Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. saengernola.com N.O. Jazz & Heritage Festival. An annual celebration of New Orleans culture and music held at the Fair Grounds Race Course from April 28-May . nojazzfest.com NGA State Meet in Louisiana. Alario Center through April 30. Spectator fees run from $7-15, with a $1 credit card fee. la-nga.info Plaquemines Parish Seafood Festival. Held annually during the last weekend of April at the Plaquemines Parish Government Complex from 6-9 p.m. plaqueminesparishfestival.com 29 Saturday Kite Day. Milne Rec Center from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. nordc.org Sensory Friendly Mornings. Every last Saturday of the month, the National WWII Museum offers sensory-friendly mornings where individuals with special needs and their families can enjoy early access to the Museum with sensory friendly modifications. nationalww2museum.org Spring Home & Lifestyle Show. Lakeside Shopping Center through April 30. Features 25 exhibitors who have the latest in kitchens, remodeling, flooring, as well as the latest trends in outdoor living. lakesideshopping.com Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue Treme Threauxdown. Saenger Theatre at 8 p.m. Tickets available at saengernola.com. 30 Sunday Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention Fundraiser. 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard from noon-4 p.m. The event will kick off with an open panel discussion. $50-100. eventbrite.com NOLAFAMILY.COM | APRIL 2023 29
a.m. This family-friendly event kicks off with a DJ, takes you through Historic Downtown Covington, and ends with a band and food at the Covington Trailhead. All proceeds go towards the SSA Alumnae Association. Wear your favorite festive blue dress. raceentry.com/ssa-blue-dress-run Louisiana Bicycle Fest. Abita Springs Trailhead, Tammany Trace, and central Abita from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. brooksbikeshop.com St. Matthew Men’s Club Crawfish Cook- off. St. Matthew The Apostle School from 3-8 p.m. $30 for adults, $10 children 6-12, free for children 5 and under. facebook.com/ stmatthewmensclubcrawfishcookoff St. Paul’s Crawfish Cook-Off. St. Paul Catholic High School from 1-6 p.m. The purpose of this event is to raise funds for both Hope House of Saint Tammany and Saint Paul’s Alumni Association while providing an entertaining event for all to enjoy. spscco.com State Ballet of Georgia Presented by NOBA. Mahalia Jackson Theater at 7:30 p.m. Dino Ranch Live. Mahalia Jackson Theater at 4 p.m. For the first time ever, Dino Ranch, as seen on Disney Junior, comes to the stage with a fun-filled, action-packed live show. mahaliajacksontheater.com Suite Sunday Salon: Afternoon with Carlos. St. Andrew’s Episcopal at 2:30 p.m. lpomusic.com 24 Monday Chamber of Music Society of Lincoln Center. mahaliajacksontheater.com 23 Sunday Dixon Concert Hall at 7:30 p.m. One of the nation’s premier chamber music organizations returns to New Orleans with “The Brahms Effect.” eventbrite.com Crafting with Literature. Children can craft and learn about literature at the Children’s Resource Center Library from 4:30-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.org 25 Tuesday Art Smarts. Make art, learn about important artists throughout history, and hang out with other kids in this program for kids ages 6-12 at the Robert E. Smith Library from 4-5 p.m. nolalibrary.org Evening Storytime. Children ages five and under and their caregivers are invited to read, sing, write, and play with other children at the East New Orleans Regional Library from 5-6 p.m. and the Main Library from 5-5:45 p.m. nolalibrary.org Lego Challenge Club: Gardens. Children are invited to the Algiers Regional Library to do cool
and play against your peers at the Children’s Resource Center Library from 4:30-5:30 p.m. nolalibrary.org 20 Thursday Disney on Ice presents: Into the Magic. April 20-23 at the UNO Lakefront Arena. arena.uno.edu How I Learned What I Learned. Le Petit Theatre through May 7. August Wilson’s poetic one-man autobiographical show journeying through love, adversity, and self-discovery in the Hill District of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. lepetittheatre.com Jefferson Art Guild: Show & Sale. Lakeside Shopping Center through April 23. Artwork from several local artists will be showcased and sold. lakesideshopping.com Orpheum Sessions: Beethoven’s 7. Orpheum Theater at 7:30 p.m. lpomusic.com Rockin’ the Rails. Covington Trailhead from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Free concert featuring Audubon Zoo-To-Do for Kids. Hightail it to Audubon Zoo: Celebrate Spider Monkeys and the Zoo’s expansion and conservation efforts. 5-9 p.m., tickets available online. audubonnatureinstitute.org Black and White Friday Night. Girls in grades 4 and 5 are invited to Dominican for a night of crafts, games, and Dominican fun from 6-9 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Register online. stmarysdominican.org FOC Concert Series presents: The Iguanas. New Orleans Jazz Museum from 7-9 p.m. nolajazzmuseum.org Northshore Classics: Beethoven 7. Covington High School at 7:30 p.m. lpomusic.com 22 Saturday Earth Day April Art Market. Bayou Wine Garden from noon-5 p.m. Includes live music, Mother’s Day gifts, dog adoptions, vendors, and crawfish. facebook.com/bayouwinegarden Autism Festival. Westwego Farmers Market from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Food trucks, live entertainment, resources, silent auction, craft fair, and activities. asgno.org Crawfish Cook-off. Fritchie Park from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. All you can eat crawfish festival supporting the Hospice House in Slidell. $35 in advance, $40 at the gate, children 12 and under for free. eventbrite.com Maritime Music & Arts Festival. Madisonville Ball Pall at 11 a.m. maritimemuseumlouisiana.org SSA Blue Dress Run. Bogue Falaya Fitness at 8 Swingaroux. covla.com 21 Friday
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