Today ☁️ 78°/70° | Thu ☁️ 85°/66° | Fri ☀️ 86°/67° | Sat ☁️ 86°/67° | Sun 🌦️ 79°/62° 36% |
⭐ This Week at a Glance | Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Saturday, April 18, time varies · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA Move your body surrounded by world-class art in one of the city's most serene outdoor spaces. |
| | | Crescent City Farmers Market Sunday, April 19, 8 AM–noon · City Park Saturday morning staple loaded with local produce, pastries, and the best people-watching in the city. |
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👨👩👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet| 🎠 | Wed, Apr 15 • 10:30 AM · New Orleans Wednesday, April 15, 10:30–11:30 AM at Alvar Library. Classic library storytime for young children with staff picks and interactive read-aloud fun. |
| | 📚 | Wed, Apr 15 • 5:00 PM · New Orleans Wednesday, April 15, 5–6:30 PM at Central City Library. Bilingual family game night with activities designed for kids and parents to play together. |
| | 🏃 | Sat, Apr 18 • 11:00 AM · Audubon Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122 · New Orleans Saturday, April 18 at Audubon Nature Center. Live dance performance and public art unveiling designed for families; kids can expect to move, create, and be inspired. |
| | ⏰ | Sun, Apr 19 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Sunday, April 19, 8 AM–noon at City Park. Pick seasonal produce, grab pastries, and let kids explore vendor stalls; free to browse and great for teaching food literacy. |
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⚠️ What Affects Your Week| ⚠️ | French Quarter Fest kicks off this weekend—expect warm weather (80s) through Saturday, then a cold front arrives Sunday. Pack layers if you're staying late into the evening. |
| ⚠️ | ATF and NOPD are investigating a suspected Molotov cocktail fire at the Tesla service center (Wednesday, April 15). No injuries reported, but expect increased law enforcement presence in that area. |
🌟 This Weekend · Apr 17 – Apr 19 | Shifting Grounds: A Family Day Celebrating Public Art and Dance NOLA Sat, Apr 18 • 11:00 AM Audubon Nature Center, 11000 Lake Forest Blvd, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70122 · New Orleans DSC Family Day : Shifting Grounds in Partnership with Arts New Orleans Come Celebrate Family day honoring public art and dance. Join us as we unveil mosaic furniture by Jamar Pierre and sculptural… FREEKID-FRIENDLY |
| Crescent City Farmers Market NOLA Sun, Apr 19 • 8:00 AM New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Sunday morning tradition where locals fill their bags with seasonal produce, fresh pastries, and live music. It's the cleanest way to spend an hour this weekend and support local growers. |
| Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday NOLA Sun, Apr 19 • 10:30 AM New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans NOMA provides guided tours of the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Saturday. During these tours, you’ll learn about a selection of the 100 large-scale works installed in the garden.… FREE |
| Family Fit NOLA Sun, Apr 19 • 1:30 PM New Orleans April 19 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm KID-FRIENDLY |
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👨👩👧 Family Picks (5)Kids & Family (3)Activities that get kids outside, thinking, moving, and learning what this city is really about. Storytime NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 10:30 AM New Orleans Wednesday, April 15: 10:30am - 11:30am Alvar Library - Programming SpaceAge group: Children event type: Story Time, Early LiteracyRead, sing, talk, write, and play together in a format designed for… KID-FRIENDLY |
| Chess Club for Kids - STEAM Club NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 4:00 PM New Orleans Chess Club for Kids - STEAM ClubWednesday, April 15: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Algiers Regional Library - Teen RoomAge group: Children event type: Gaming, ClubsBeginner and experienced players are welcome at… KID-FRIENDLY |
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Library Programs (2) | Notary Public Services NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 4:00 PM New Orleans Wednesday, April 15: 4:00pm - 5:30pm Algiers Regional Library - Small Meeting RoomAge group: Adults event type: LegalGet your documents notarized, free of charge. A Notary Public is a state official… RSVP REQ'D |
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🌇 Around New Orleans (14)Arts, Culture & Music (8)Gallery Talk: Curator Mel Buchanan on Sèvres Magnifique: French Porcelain from the Collection of Thomas B. Lemann NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 12:30 PM New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119 · New Orleans Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA, featuring curators, artists, and other special guests. This week, join NOMA’s RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts and Design, Mel Buchanan,… |
| Gallery Talks Every Wednesday NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 12:30 PM New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119 · New Orleans NOMA curators and artists lead intimate weekly discussions on current exhibitions, offering insider perspective on the work on view. FREE |
| Twilight Series: Paul Sanchez NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 5:00 PM Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans Twilight at Longue Vue returns for the 2026 spring season! Join us weekly on Wednesdays* from March 11 to April 29 to enjoy an unforgettable series of evening performances. Purchase individual… |
| Craft Happy Hour NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 6:00 PM Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans Join wellness educator Kim Nicole for a Craft Happy Hour! Participants will create their own herbal teas. In this workshop students will learn about herbs that combat stress, boosts the immune system… RSVP REQ'D |
| Behind-the-Scenes Tour NOLA Thu, Apr 16 • 10:30 AM Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans Are you curious about the spaces not on tour? Would you like to see a below grade basement in New Orleans? Then join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Longue Vue’s attic and basement of the home.… RSVP REQ'D |
| | What’s in Bloom: Happy Hour and Market NOLA Thu, Apr 16 • 4:00 PM Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans Celebrate the spring season, and join us for the next What’s in Bloom: Happy Hour and Market. Enjoy complimentary gardens admissions, shop with local vendors, enjoy a glass of wine on Longue Vue, and… FREERSVP REQ'D |
| Dvořák Symphony No. 7 NOLA Thu, Apr 16 • 6:00 PM Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra · New Orleans Back to All Events Dvořák Symphony No. 7 Thursday, April 16, 2026 7:30 PM 9:30 PM Orpheum Theater 129 Roosevelt Way New Orleans, LA (map) Google Calendar ICS Kalena Bovell , conductor Aaron Smith ,… |
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Community Events (5)Neighborhood gatherings, skill-shares, and civic work that make the city run better. | Move & Groove NOLA Wed, Apr 15 • 6:00 PM New Orleans April 15 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday Garden Volunteers NOLA Thu, Apr 16 • 8:30 AM Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans Come dig alongside the garden staff in the beautiful eight-acres of Longue Vue’s gardens! Garden Volunteers meet every Thursday from 8:30AM to 10:30AM and the second Saturday of each month from 9AM… RSVP REQ'D |
| Market March NOLA Thu, Apr 16 • 6:00 PM New Orleans April 16 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
| Urban Forest Support Initiative NOLA Sat, Apr 18 • 9:00 AM New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Sat 18 April 18, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Master Naturalists and associated volunteers participate in various forestry projects within Couturie Forest and Scout Island |
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📌 Save the DateNotable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.
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