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⭐ This Week at a GlanceGiveNOLA Day 2026 Tuesday, May 5 · Ogden Museum of Southern Art A 24-hour giving event supporting regional nonprofits like the Ogden Museum—plus free admission all day to celebrate. |
| | V-E Day Commemoration Thursday, May 7 • 5:00 PM · National WWII Museum A solemn, educational observance of victory in Europe—meaningful for history buffs and anyone curious about NOLA's WWII legacy. |
| | Carmen Miranda: Samba in Technicolor Friday, May 8 • 7:00 PM · National WWII Museum A vivid film screening celebrating Brazil's most iconic export—color, music, and mid-century glamour in one night. |
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👨👩👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet| 🎠 | Wed, May 6 • 9:30 AM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans Wednesday, May 6 at Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids explore the edible garden hands-on—perfect for budding horticulturists who need to burn energy outdoors. |
| | 📚 | Wed, May 6 • 3:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans Friday, May 8 at Louisiana Children's Museum. A classic read-aloud session for little ones—no cost to attend, great for young listeners. |
| | 🏃 | Fri, May 8 • 10:00 AM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans Saturday, May 9 at Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids learn about local wildlife and nature in the outdoor play area—ideal for curious preschoolers and early elementary. |
| | ⏰ | Sun, May 10 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans Sunday, May 10, 8 AM–12 PM at City Park. Bring the kids to pick fresh produce, meet local farmers, and grab breakfast from vendors—free to browse, pay as you shop. |
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🌟 This Weekend · May 8 – May 10<em>Carmen Miranda: Samba in Technicolor</em> NOLA Fri, May 8 • 7:00 PM National WWII Museum · New Orleans A dazzling Technicolor celebration of samba, sequins, and the woman who made tropical glamour a global export. Friday night or Saturday evening—pick whichever fits your mood. |
| | Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA Sun, May 10 • 10:30 AM New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans Guided tours of contemporary sculpture and landscaping in a serene garden setting—ideal for art lovers looking to deepen their appreciation. FREE |
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🌇 Around New Orleans (10)Arts, Culture & Music (6)Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA Mon, May 4 • 6:00 PM New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans Gentle, beginner-friendly tai chi amid sculpture and green space—$5 for members, $10 general admission; register by 3 PM day-of. OUTDOORSRSVP REQ'D |
| GiveNOLA Day 2026 NOLA Tue, May 5 Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans A 24-hour giving event benefiting regional nonprofits; Ogden Museum offers free admission all day and welcomes donations to support Southern art programming. FREE |
| Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA Wed, May 6 • 9:00 AM New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans Outdoor tai chi combining qigong forms and sequential movements in a meditative garden setting—$5 members, $10 general; register by 3 PM Tuesday. OUTDOORSRSVP REQ'D |
| Gallery Talk with Curator Orlando Hernandez Ying NOLA Wed, May 6 • 12:30 PM New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119 · New Orleans A curator-led discussion exploring a featured exhibition in depth—ideal for serious art students and curious museum-goers. FREE |
| Gallery Talks NOLA Wed, May 6 • 12:30 PM New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119 · New Orleans NOMA curators and artists lead weekly conversations about current exhibitions—drop in to deepen your understanding of the work on view. FREE |
| Craft Happy Hour NOLA Wed, May 6 • 6:00 PM Ogden Museum of Southern Art · New Orleans Adults paint weather-resistant float flowers in yellow, purple, or pink under artist guidance—includes beverages and takeaway art; $60–$65. RSVP REQ'D |
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Community Events (2)Volunteer opportunities, giving initiatives, and neighborhood gatherings that strengthen the fabric of Greater New Orleans. The Victory Belles Salute to Hope Matinee NOLA Wed, May 6 • 11:45 AM National WWII Museum · New Orleans A WWII-era vocal ensemble performs vintage songs and stories—a living link to mid-20th-century American musical heritage. KID-FRIENDLYRSVP REQ'D |
| V-E Day Commemoration NOLA Thu, May 7 • 5:00 PM National WWII Museum · New Orleans Featured Events 05/07/2026 | 5:00 pm Join The National WWII Museum to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of the war in Europe. See the Details |
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Sports & Recreation (1)Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA Wed, May 6 • 5:00 PM New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans Beginner-friendly outdoor yoga amid sculpture and greenery—$5 members, $10 general admission; register by 3 PM Tuesday. OUTDOORSRSVP REQ'D |
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Workshops & Classes (1)Sold Out NOLA Thu, May 7 • 12:00 PM New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA, 70119 · New Orleans An eight-week collage course for ages 55+ led by local artists—currently sold out, but contact NOMA for waitlist options. |
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📰 News You Should KnowLocal (29)- From swing thief to storyteller: This New Orleans author recounts segregated New Orleans through essaysSun, May 3 • 7:00 AM
- Author draws on Louisiana's folklore and culture in fantasy debut about Marie LaveauSun, May 3 • 6:00 AM
- New Orleans youth gaming labs support social emotional skills and career explorationSun, May 3 • 5:30 AM
- New Orleans has a lot of potholes. Meet the crews working to fill themSun, May 3 • 4:00 AM
- Strong voter turnout reported in Orleans Parish amid suspension of U.S. House racesSat, May 2 • 10:35 PM
- NOLA.com's Live from Jazz Fest: Final festival bites, the importance of a Trombone Shorty setSat, May 2 • 8:00 PM
- New Orleans students unveil Mardi Gras Indian-inspired art panelsSat, May 2 • 6:27 PM
- Thousands of MSY travelers impacted as Spirit Airlines ceases operationsSat, May 2 • 10:07 AM
- More than 100 Spirit flights scheduled through New Orleans airport canceled. Here's what to knowSat, May 2 • 9:17 AM
- More than 7,000 without power in New OrleansFri, May 1 • 11:05 PM
- 'Truly shameful': New Orleans leaders speak out after Governor signs clerk elimination billFri, May 1 • 10:58 PM
- David Cuthbert, former Times-Picayune theater writer and show business aficionado, dies at 79Fri, May 1 • 8:30 PM
- NOLA.com's Live from Jazz Fest: Picking between Eagles, Alabama Shakes, T-Pain, moreFri, May 1 • 8:00 PM
- More than 6,000 without power Friday night following Entergy outageFri, May 1 • 7:58 PM
- New Orleans coroner IDs man killed in Mid-City shootingFri, May 1 • 6:15 PM
- Jazz Fest changes Friday lineup with more rain in the forecast. Here's the latest.Fri, May 1 • 12:01 PM
- NOLA.com's Live from Jazz Fest: See Friday forecast, top food picks, Lainey Wilson, The Black KeysThu, Apr 30 • 8:00 PM
- 2,000-year-old Roman tombstone found in New Orleans returns home to Italy: ‘We are delighted’Thu, Apr 30 • 5:56 PM
- New Orleans getting better on overtime spending, but leave pay merits closer look, auditor saysThu, Apr 30 • 4:00 AM
- NOLA.com's Live from Jazz Fest: See our rainy day recap for the best of the fest so farWed, Apr 29 • 8:00 PM
- New Orleans jail ‘sanctuary’ rules for immigrants questioned at Louisiana Supreme Court hearingWed, Apr 29 • 4:00 AM
- RTA board tightens grip on agency operations after Mayor Helena Moreno's calls for added oversightTue, Apr 28 • 5:45 PM
- ‘Simpsons,’ ‘Futurama’ creator Matt Groening gives stamp of approval to this Mid-City spotTue, Apr 28 • 1:51 PM
- Was that Nicole Richie? These celebs were at New Orleans Jazz Fest’s first weekendTue, Apr 28 • 12:11 PM
- Why are crows ambushing innocent people in this New Orleans neighborhood? ‘I was under attack’Tue, Apr 28 • 9:00 AM
- These trees being planted near New Orleans are not for us: They're for our grandkidsTue, Apr 28 • 4:00 AM
- Tyler Childers, Maggie Rogers, The Revivalists: How stars celebrated Jazz Fest in New OrleansMon, Apr 27 • 2:42 PM
- To fix New Orleans' ancient drainage and water pipes, City Hall plans to ask for a new feeMon, Apr 27 • 4:00 AM
- New Orleans Jazz Fest opening delayed ahead of strong winds, lightningSun, Apr 26 • 10:05 AM
📌 Save the DateNotable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.
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