My friend Paul Oswell, author and travel writer, also runs a newsletter for cool events happening during the day in NOLA! Check it out if you’re looking for things to do this weekend. He publishes every Wednesday, here’s this week’s events:
WEDNESDAY February 19th
Passing It On: The Art of John Scott
5pm @ Isidore Newman School
Sharing John Scott’s legacy beyond its walls across New Orleans and beyond. More info
Reel History: A Flicker in Eternity
5pm @ The National WWII Museum
A partnership with the Japan Society of New Orleans to commemorate the Day of Remembrance with a special documentary screening. More info
LPO Market Nights: Water Seed
5.30pm @ New Orleans Jazz Market
New Orleans' own Water Seed teams up with the LPO for an unforgettable night filled with local talent. More info
Kim Vaz-Deville: The History of the Baby Dolls
5.30pm @ Historic BK House & Gardens
Renowned scholar Dr. Kim Vaz-Deville will offer an enlightening talk on the history of the Baby Dolls, a cornerstone of New Orleans Carnival culture. More info
Bonsai Beginner Workshop
6.30pm @ Port Orleans Brewing Company
Perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees. More info
Sergei Babayan
7pm @ Dixon Concert Hall
The Concert Piano Series seeks to present great music literature through performances by artists of the highest caliber. More info
THURSDAY February 20th
Miel Brewery Carnival Market
5pm @ Miel Brewery
Get Carnival ready with all your favourite vendors.
Winter Concert
7pm @ Gretna Cultural Center for the Arts
An unforgettable, family-friendly concert—completely free!
FRIDAY February 21st
PARADE: Krewe of Cork
3pm in the French Quarter
PARADE: Krewe of Oshun
5.30 Uptown
Murder on the Nile
7.30pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
A three-act murder mystery set onboard a river cruiser, adapted from Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. More info
Anna Moss feat. Calvin Arsenia
7.30pm @ The Marigny Opera House
Southern R&B, Americana, porch jazz & folk grace the stage. More info
SATURDAY February 22nd
Mardi Gras Market
11am @ Music Box Village
Collaboration between 'tit Flea Bazaar and Music Box Village. More info
PARADE: Krewe of Pontchartrain
11.30am Uptown
Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock & Roll
12noon @ Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
An unforgettable brunch with live music celebrating the legends of Dew Drop, and the iconic songs that shaped American music. More info
Ancestral Blessing Ceremony
12.30pm @ Whitney Plantation
Join us for Whitney Plantation’s 10th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony on Feb. 22, 2025, featuring the debut of 'Hope Out of Darkness', a statue of Solomon Northup, followed by an ancestral blessing. More info
New Orleans Children's Chorus Broadway Concert
3pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Bring your family to a fun night out with an entertaining selection of Broadway hits performed by three different aged choirs , and some soloists from the most advanced choir. You'll go home singing! More info
Murder on the Nile
7.30pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
A three-act murder mystery set onboard a river cruiser, adapted from Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. More info
SUNDAY February 23rd
PARADE: Krewe of Femme Fatale/Carrollton/King Arthur
Uptown
PARADE: Krewe of Barkus
2pm in the French Quarter
Murder on the Nile
2pm @ Jefferson Performing Arts Center
A three-act murder mystery set onboard a river cruiser, adapted from Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. More info
Shawn Bourg
4pm @ Old Arabi Lighthouse Records and Books
Performance followed by open mic. More info
Sunday Swing
8pm @ The AllWays Lounge
Local dancers and musicians come together to create a beautiful evening of live music and dance, with a free class to start!
MONDAY February 24th
Mondays At AllWays
12 noon @ AllWays Lounge
Synamin Vixen hosts an arts professional development class - you can pay what you like. More info
The Bluegrass Pickin' Party
7pm @ NOLA Brewing
Open Bluegrass acoustic jam every week! Public welcome. More info
TUESDAY February 25th
Parker's Mood
6pm @ Capulet
Daphne Parker Powell & Parker's Mood brings an evening of storytelling, dance and beautifully blended jazz and folk. More info