The National WWII Museum at 8 p.m. The Museum’s outdoor sound and light show that brings history to life through special effects, music, art, and personal reflections from the 1940s. $15-20. nationalww2museum.org FIDELITY BANK WHITE LINEN NIGHT. 300-600 blocks of Julia Street in New Orleans from 5-10 p.m. Hundreds of art aficionados and casual shoppers stroll through the art galleries along Julia Street. artsdistrictneworleans.com GRETNA FARMERS MARKET. Gretna Market from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., every Saturday. gretnala.com GULF SOUTH OPEN CALL: WHO LIT THE FIRE? Contemporary Arts Center at 11 a.m. Who lit the fire? is the CAC’s 10th Annual Gulf South Open Call, curated by Anita N. Bateman, Ph.D. The exhibition will run through October 8th. cacno.org SATCHMO SUMMERFEST. New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint through August 6. This festival features music, delicious food from Louisiana restaurants, and an incredible indoor lecture series poised to educate guests on Louis Armstrong’s history and enduring impact. satchmosummerfest.org SERVICE SATURDAYS. Bayou Lacombe Visitor Center at 8 a.m. The work includes clearing trails, picking up downed limbs and general cleanup at designated refuge areas of the Southeast Louisiana National Wildlife Refuges Complex. fws.gov MUSIC OF NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FEST. Cafe Istanbul in New Orleans from noon-7:30 p.m. Join us for the Music of New Orleans Jazz Fest! Tributes to bands that have played the New Orleans Jazz Fest over the past 40 years! $10. eventbrite.com TAILGATING WITH KEVIN BELTON. WYES Paulette and Frank Stewart Innovation Center from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Chef Kevin Belton shares some of his favorite tailgating recipes for the perfect game day menu! $40. eventbrite.com YOGA WITH A VUE. Longue Vue House and Gardens at 9:30 a.m. Whether you’re new to yoga or been practicing your whole life, bring your yoga mat and come on out; all levels are welcome! $15. longuevue.com 6 Sunday CRESCENT CITY FARMERS MARKET. Tad Gormley Stadium from 8 a.m.-noon, every Sunday. neworleanscitypark.org FREE FAMILY SUNDAY. Longue Vue House and Gardens in New Orleans from 1-5 p.m. Admission to our eight acres of gardens is FREE for Louisiana Residents! longuevue.com HARAHAN FARMERS MARKET. 6601 10th
Street, Harahan from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sunday. Free. facebook.com/HarahanMarket 7 Monday CRAFTING WITH LITERATURE FOR KIDS. Children’s Resource Center Library at 4:30 p.m., every Monday. Get creative with crafting sessions centered around time-relevant themes and related literature. neworleans.libnet.info TAI CHI IN THE BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden in New Orleans at 6 p.m., every Monday. $10 for nonmembers; $5 for NOMA members. noma.org 8 Tuesday ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: POINTILISM. Children’s Resource Center Library at 3:30 p.m. Experiment, create, and craft at this hands-on STEAM event for children ages 6–12. neworleans.libnet.info ARROWHEAD JAZZ BAND. New Orleans Jazz Museum at 2 p.m., every Tuesday. See a free live performance of the Arrowhead Jazz Band. nolajazzmuseum.org FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP. Northshore Families Helping Families in Covington at 10 a.m. Join us for ‘Ten Basic Financial Steps for Special Needs Caregivers’. Register online. fhfnorthshore.org TEEN STEAM AFTERNOON: SHRINKY DINKS. Milton H. Latter Memorial Library at 3:30 p.m. Embrace creativity with craft-based programs for teens ages 11-18. neworleans.libnet.info 9 Wednesday ACTIVATE STEAM AFTERNOON: PICTURE THIS! SELF PORTRAITS. Central City Library at 4:30 p.m. neworleans.libnet.info LEGO CLUB. Nix Library at 4 p.m. Drop in for engineering challenges and other activities featuring LEGO bricks. neworleans.libnet.info LEROY JONES & NEW ORLEANS’ FINEST. New Orleans Jazz Museum at 2 p.m. Come see a free performance featuring Leroy Jones & New Orleans’ Finest. nolajazzmuseum.org 10 Thursday COLLEGE APPLICATION STRATEGIES FOR GIRL SCOUTS. Virtual at 6 p.m. Open to girls, grade 11-12. In this session for Class of ‘24 Ambassadors, you’ll get an introduction to the Common Application with a focus on the activities and writing sections. gsle.org MEDITATION SUPPORT GROUP CLASS. The Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at 6 p.m., every Thursday. This class is open to all cancer
survivors, men & women. Free. ochsner.org NOLA PICKLEBALL FEST. New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center at 9 a.m. through August 13. Enjoy a festival-style pickleball tournament, featuring 24 tournament-quality PickleRoll courts, live music, a celebrity exhibition match featuring Drew Brees, VIP experiences and much more. $90. nolapicklefest.com THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT. Pavilion of the Two Sisters in New Orleans from 6-8 p.m. Music lovers are invited to enjoy an indoor concert. $15/ person. neworleanscitypark.org 11 Friday BLOCK PARTY. Cita Dennis Hubbell Library at 4 p.m., every Friday. neworleans.libnet.info PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT. Culinary Kids in Mandeville from 6-9 p.m. Kids bring blankets and pillows for carpet time and enjoy a mini cooking class as they make their dinner, desserts, and snacks with our teachers! Ages 5-12. $35. culinarykidsns.com PLAY AND LEARN WITH PUPPETS AND PUZZLES. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center at 10:30 a.m. Drop in and play with the Library’s puppet and puzzle collections alongside other families or at your own pace with your ARTS MARKET. Arts Council New Orleans’ Great Lawn from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Featuring more than 30 local artists, the Arts Market takes place every second Saturday of the month. artsneworleans.org CATURDAY. Norman Mayer Library at 2 p.m. Louisiana SPCA cats and kittens are headed to the Library. Kids and families can meet these fluffy visitors and craft cat toys to go back with them to Louisiana SPCA. neworleans.libnet.info DIRTY LINEN NIGHT. 200-1000 Block of Royal Street in New Orleans from 6-9 p.m. Come enjoy an evening with witty of your favorite galleries and shops located in the French Quarter. $20. neworleans.com NEW ORLEANS COMIC CON. Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center through August 13. New Orleans Comic Con is back and bigger than ever! $18-25. eventbrite.com RED DRESS RUN. New Orleans at 9:30 a.m. With thousands of people turning out in their best red dresses, the annual Red Dress Run is an exciting event you do not want to miss! Ages 21+. experienceneworleans.com THE COMEDY JAM. UNO Lakefront Arena at 8 p.m. $45-159. arena.uno.edu child. neworleans.libnet.info 12 Saturday WHITE LINEN & LAGNIAPPE. Olde Towne Slidell at 6 p.m. Enjoy a night of art, shopping, NOLAFAMILY.COM | AUGUST 2023 31
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