events festivals film and television

The Broad hosts the Patois Human Rights Film Festival this weekend

The 2023 Patois New Orleans Human Rights Film Festival is slated for Thursday (March 23) through Sunday (March 26) at The Broad Theater and The Broadside. What: 2023 Patois Film Festival Where: The Broad, 636 N. Broad St and The Broadside, 600 N. Broad S When: Thursday through Sunday In addition to more than 20 Read More…

arts, books and music events

Art in Bloom at NOMA mixes art and floral displays this weekend

As spring begins, Art in Bloom will return to the New Orleans Museum of Art. This year, NOMA will host floral displays by more than 75 exhibitors throughout all three floors of galleries. Each display takes inspiration from work in the museum’s permanent display and this year’s theme, “Paradise Under the Palms.” The floral displays Read More…

Advertiser's Special events

Poydras Home hosts free organizational event with The Occasional Wife Mar. 23rd (sponsored)

Learn from a local professional about downsizing and sharing organizational tips for how to maximize your space! Poydras Home continues our annual speaker series “Poydras Home Conversations” with an upcoming guest lecture from Kay Morrison, owner of The Occasional Wife. On Thursday, March 23, Morrison will share her organizational secrets and the latest tools of Read More…

churches events fundraisers

St. Joseph’s altars: What they mean and where to find them

The St. Joseph’s altar is one of those Catholic traditions, in this case a Sicilian Catholic tradition, that, through some creative adaption, south Louisiana has made its own. Among all the breads and cakes shaped into religious symbols — a monstrance, chalice, cross, heart, dove, Bible — it’s not unusual to find an alligator. A Read More…

Advertiser's Special business events flood protection and drainage sustainability

Propeller and Thrive Host Water Challenge March 30th (sponsored)

Companies pitch solutions to New Orleans pressing water issues! Environmentally-minded entrepreneurs will present their water companies to a panelist of water industry leaders and pitch their solutions to the most pressing water-related issues facing our community from 2:00pm – 3:30pm, March 30, 2023 at the New Orleans Entrepreneur Week at Gallier Hall, 545 St. Charles Read More…

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Talking trash: Broadside to screen ‘Scrap’ to benefit Repair Cafe

The Broadwide is hosting a special screening of “Scrap,” a movie chronicling the journey of stuff we throw out, on Wednesday (March 15). The event is a benefit for the Repair Cafe, a nonprofit that helps New Orleanians fix their stuff instead of throwing it out. “Scrap,” a feature documentary by Stacey Tennenbaum, explores the Read More…

city government events public safety

Public safety, crime reduction to be explored at Coffee on Your Corner

A public safety official will take your questions at the next Coffee on Your Corner with the District B Neighborhood Engagement Office. Representatives with the Violent Crime Task Force and with NOLA311 will meet with citizens. Mayor LaToya Cantrell formed the Violent Crime Reduction Task Force, under the command of Orleans Parish Communication District Executive Read More…

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Morris Jeff elementary school in Mid-City to hold parade with literary theme

Morris Jeff Community school will hold its annual Krewe of MJCS Mardi Gras Parade on Thursday (Feb. 16). The MJCS Pelican Bands will lead all elementary classes in a parade around the building. The parade will include the school’s middle and high school bands, cheer and dance teams, and Cadet Corps followed by every elementary Read More…

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Meet the Budweiser Clydesdales at the Horses, Hops & Cops fundraiser

The Budweiser Clydesdales will be in town for Mardi Gras, and the public will have the chance to meet them at the 13th annual Horses, Hops & Cops fundraiser in City Park. The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation and Budweiser will be hosting the fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 8. The free annual event helps  raise money for Read More…