Things to Do

Weekend Picks: Friday the 13th kicks off spooky season early

By Mary Staes | September 11, 2019

Of course there’s a haunted house open on Friday the 13th, and the Mortuary is getting a head start on spooky season. Friday is their opening day, with three more dates in September for you to get your scares in early.

Fast Times at One Eyed Jacks: ’80s night is dance party that’s spanned decades

By Aura Bishop | September 10, 2019

In a city known for jazz, funk, and hip-hop, it might be surprising to learn that an ‘80s-themed dance party has been happening every week for nearly 20 years, yet this tradition has endured and thrived.

Bored? Try getting ‘board’ games! D4 Tabletop Gaming Café brings nostalgia, adventure, fun to NOLA

By Wynton Yates | September 6, 2019

Strap on you armor, sharpen your sword, grab your shield, and head over to Oak Street for an adventure at D4 Tabletop Gaming Cafe.

Lil’ Wayne ‘Can’t Be Broken’ and this weekend’s 5th annual Lil’ Weezyana Fest is proof

By Matt Haines | September 5, 2019

Lil’ Wayne might sound small, but over more than two decades, he’s become one of our city’s largest ambassadors.

Weekend Picks: Tattoo Arts Convention, Lizzo, Lil WeezyAnna Fest

By Mary Staes | September 5, 2019

New Orleans is having its annual tattoo convention, and big names like Lizzo, Ari Lennox, Travis Scott and Megan Thee Stallion are coming to town.

Weekend Picks: Southern Decadence, LCM at City Park, Curve The Runway

By Mary Staes | August 28, 2019

It’s a weekend of celebrations: LGBTQ pride, curves in fashion and the Little League World Series champs!

PHOTOS: Krewe of Oak celebrates Midsummer Mardi Gras

By Matthew Hinton | August 26, 2019

Krewes paraded down Carrolton Ave to Palmer Park and back to Oak street to mark the halfway point, 184 days, to Mardi Gras 2020.

Step into the Donora Smog Museum

By Matt Petras | August 23, 2019

In 1948, the steel town of Donora, PA suffered a harrowing smog incident that killed 20 people. Visitors note the museum’s optimistic outlook: “Clear air started here.”

Weekend Picks: No Limit yoga, Running of the Bulls, Midsummer Mardi Gras

By Mary Staes | August 22, 2019

Running from roller derby girls in the heat with a beer in hand? Yes, please.

Curve the Runway puts a twist on how people view plus-sized fashion

By Mary Staes | August 20, 2019

Like your good Spanx, the organization is the perfect foundation for showing off your curves. The fashion show aims to show plus size women of all heights and backgrounds together embracing their curves and brings designers, consumers and vendors out on the town.