Well, it's Carnival Time and everybody is havin' fun! Here are the parade schedules for the 2016 season. Times are subject to change. Parades in New Orleans are in bold.   Wednesday, January 6 7p Krewe of Joan of Arc - French Quarter 7p Phunny Phorty Phellows - Uptown S... Read more

The tenth annual PhotoNOLA festival will take place from December 10–13, 2015 with broad ranging photography exhibitions on display throughout the month. PhotoNOLA is an annual festival of photography in New Orleans, coordinated by the New Orleans Photo Alliance in partner... Read more

Renowned Irish musician Gerry O’Beirne will perform at Trèo on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015. As a singer, songwriter, world-class guitarist, and producer, the Co. Clare native blends elements of traditional Irish music with contemporary original songs. A well-known solo artist,... Read more

Santa Claus is coming to town to ride in the Krewe of Jingle parade this Saturday, December 5. Along with Santa, the parade will bring the usual fare, but with a Christmas theme-- floats, marching bands, stilt walkers, Christmas characters and many more "magical surprises" ... Read more

Elsa Hahne and Golden G. Richard III's exhibition of 29 music photos, "Blood, Sweat & Hair," opened at the Jazz & Heritage Gallery (1205 N. Rampart) on Saturday, November 14 and will be running through Friday, December 18. The 29 photos are a retrospective of music images c... Read more

Love for Allen Toussaint and his music runs deep throughout the world. People in a few other cities in the U.S. have been in contact to let us know that they are hosting events to honor his life and legacy. These are unofficial events organized by loving fans and open to al... Read more

Oak Street Po-Boy Fest returns this Sunday, November 22 with live music and, of course, copious amounts of delicious po-boys. The festival runs through the Oak St. business corridor, from Carrollton to Eagle. Forty different food vendors will be there to fill you up, along ... Read more

Mirliton Fest, the Bywater's annual neighborhood festival, is celebrating its 26th year this Saturday, November 7. Running from 11a to 7p at Markey Park, this free family-friendly fest will host live music from Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, the Washboard Chaz Trio, One... Read more

The 8th annual Treme Creole Gumbo Fest returns to Armstrong Park in the historic Treme for the weekend of November 14-15. This free festival runs from 11a-7p each day and will feature great live, local music from brass bands, jazz, and R&B performers. The food at this festival... Read more

Halloween is a great holiday in New Orleans, a city full of veteran costumers and revelers. Here are a few of my picks out of the myriad of haunting, ghoulish, horrifying, and otherwise undead celebrations in the coming days. Every Friday & Saturday of October: House of Sho... Read more