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This Week at a Glance

Memorial Day Commemoration

Monday, May 25 • 11:00 AM · National WWII Museum, New Orleans

Honor those who served at the National WWII Museum's solemn Monday observance.

Voices of the People Art Unveiling

Tuesday, May 26 • 11:30 AM · New Orleans City Hall, 1300 Perdido St.

See the city's first percent-for-art site-specific installation at City Hall—a genuine local cultural moment.

Kayak Cleanup Krewe

Saturday, May 30 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park

Paddle out to protect local waterways while joining a crew of volunteers who actually care about the swamp.

Arts Market New Orleans

Saturday, May 30 • 10:00 AM · City Park's Popp Bandstand, 54 Dreyfous Dr.

Support local makers at this weekend popup—original art, crafts, and designs from your neighbors.

Family Garden Walks

Saturday, May 30 • 11:00 AM · New Orleans

Join us Saturday mornings at 11:00AM for an all-ages walk through our gardens!

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Tue, May 26 • 12:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans
Tuesday, May 26 at Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids get their hands dirty planting and learning where food comes from—the kind of screen-free education that actually sticks.
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Thu, May 28 • 10:30 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Thursday, May 28 at 10:30 AM–11:30 AM in New Orleans City Park. A classic NOLA tradition where your toddler can listen to stories in an actual storybook garden setting.
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Sat, May 30 • 9:00 AM · Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra · New Orleans
Saturday, May 30 at 9:00 AM (runs through Sunday) at New Orleans. Stock up on kids' books at discounted prices to fuel the summer reading habit.
Sun, May 31 • 10:00 AM · Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans
Sunday, May 31 at Longue Vue House & Garden. Free celebration honoring all kinds of families with activities designed for kids of every background.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️Memorial Day (Monday, May 25): City services and most schools will be closed. Plan around normal hours closures.
⚠️Heavy rain possible through Sunday: A flood watch remains in effect through the weekend—monitor your routes if you live in flood-prone areas.

🌟 This Weekend · May 29 – May 31

Wartime Piano Happy Hour NOLA

Fri, May 29 • 4:00 PM

National WWII Museum · New Orleans

Featured Events 05/29/2026 | 4:00 pm Head to The Higgins Hotel for a live instrumental showcase of wartime piano music. See the Details

Yoga with a Vue NOLA

Sat, May 30 • 9:30 AM

Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans

Start every Tuesday, Saturday, and Thursday morning with yoga classes under our gorgeous oaks led by instructors from the Pilates & Yoga Loft from 9:30AM to 10:30AM. Whether you are new to yoga or…

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Crescent City Farmers Market NOLA

Sun, May 31 • 8:00 AM

New Orleans City Park · New Orleans

Sunday morning at City Park is where locals actually gather—fresh produce, live music, coffee, and the best people-watching in town. It's free and feels like New Orleans.

Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate NOLA

Sun, May 31 • 10:00 AM

Longue Vue House & Gardens · New Orleans

Join black belt Allan Laskey for a course designed for seniors, but open to all! Wellness benefits include flexibility, improved balance and posture, cardiovascular health, stress relief,…

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Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA

Sun, May 31 • 10:30 AM

New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans

Guided walk through Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden featuring curated commentary on contemporary art installations in an outdoor setting.

FREE

🌇 Around New Orleans (2)

Arts, Culture & Music (1)

Museum Closing at 3 p.m. NOLA

Mon, May 25

Ogden Museum of Southern Art will be closing at 3 p.m. to observe Memorial Day. · New Orleans

Ogden Museum of Southern Art will be closing at 3 p.m. to observe Memorial Day.

Sports & Recreation (1)

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA

Wed, May 27 • 9:00 AM

New Orleans Museum of Art · New Orleans

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🍷 Adult Nightlife (4)

Live Music & Bars (4)

Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen NOLA

Mon, May 25

Tipitina's · New Orleans

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Kevin Morby NOLA

Mon, May 25

Tipitina's · New Orleans

Dave Jordan & The NIA NOLA

Mon, May 25 • 1:00 AM

Tipitina's · New Orleans

FREE

Eric Johanson NOLA

Mon, May 25 • 1:00 AM

Tipitina's · New Orleans

FREE

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