Date night in New Orleans

Crescendo 2026: Publishing and Revenue Streams

Tue, Oct 20 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Join The Ella Project and the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Crescendo 2026, a free six-session music business intensive designed for independent musicians.

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Producer’s Choice: <i>Finding Neverland</i> Screening and Conversation with Meryl Poster and Producer Richard Gladstein

Tue, Oct 20 · 6 PM–9 PM · NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts

Experience films selected and presented by award-winning producer Meryl Poster, in conversation with special guests.

$15

An Evening with Carlos Miguel Prieto

Tue, Oct 20 · 8:30 PM–11:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70113

Celebrate Maestro Carlos Miguel Prieto’s return to New Orleans and his many years as LPO Music Director with cocktails, conversation, and the premiere of a new WLAE/PBS documentary.

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History in a Glass: Classic Hotel Bars of New Orleans

Wed, Oct 21 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Norman Mayer Library

Free

Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle">Glass Mosaic Techniques with Devin Balara</span>

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–8 PM

The workshop will introduce you to a spectrum of glass mosaic techniques and playful design approaches.

Free

Prieto Returns: Shostakovich No. 5

Thu, Oct 22 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA

Carlos Miguel Prieto returns to conduct Shostakovich’s Symphony No.

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Brews and Boos

Fri, Oct 23 · 8 PM–11 PM

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Brews and Boos

Sat, Oct 24 · 8 PM–11 PM

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Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Oct 26 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Oct 26 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Balcony Concert sponsored by Positive Vibrations presents George Brown

Tue, Oct 27 · 5 PM–6 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

The New Orleans Jazz Museum, sponsored by Positive Vibrations, brings you the George Brown Band!

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Crescendo: Record Deals and Contracts

Tue, Oct 27 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Join The Ella Project and the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Crescendo 2026, a free six-session music business intensive designed for independent musicians.

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The Protecting Veil at Hotel Peter & Paul

Wed, Oct 28 · 9:30 PM–11 PM · Hotel Peter & Paul, 2317 Burgundy Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70117

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs a string only program at Hotel Peter & Paul featuring works by Valerie Coleman, Dawn Avery and John Tavener.

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Brass Band Headquarters: Donna's Bar and Grill Exhibition Opening

Thu, Oct 29 · 6 PM–7 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Open from 1993 to 2010, Donna’s Bar and Grill, located at 800 North Rampart Street, was a true microcosm of New Orleans music and culture.

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Composers Now: Dialogues in New Orleans

Thu, Oct 29 · 7 PM–10 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Established in 2010, Composers Now has been uplifting the voice of living composers of every genre and medium through performances of opera, musical theater, vocal and orchestral ensembles, as well as dance.

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Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

Experience wellness at NOMA with beginner friendly, outdoor yoga classes in the serene Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

$10

The Ella Project

Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

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Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 2 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Friends of the Cabildo Film Series Present Irma Thomas

Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–8 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Irma: My Life in Music features Irma Thomas out of the limelight, as archival photographs, film segments, and interviews collectively share the life story of Irma Thomas.

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Birds, Bugs and Kites

Wed, Nov 4 · 8 PM–10 PM · New Marigny Theatre, 2301 Marais Street, New Orleans, LA, 70117

LPO performs Roussel, Telemann's Cricket Symphony, Ortiz's Papalotes & Respighi's The Birds.

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Culture & Cocktails <span class="subtitle">Seeing, Seeking and Collecting Vernacular Art</span>

Thu, Nov 5 · 6 PM–8 PM

Join us for Culture & Cocktails, Ogden Museum’s evening series celebrating art, ideas and conversation.

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Northshore Classics: Birds, Bugs, & Kites

Thu, Nov 5 · 9:30 PM–11 PM · Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 North Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA, 70433

Join the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for an enchanting evening of nature-inspired orchestral works — Roussel, Telemann, Gabriela Ortiz & Respighi live at Fuhrmann Auditorium, November 5, 2026.

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Market Nights: Alexis & The Sanity

Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30 PM–11:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70113

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra's Market Nights series welcomes New Orleans pop duo Alexis & the Sanity, the project of longtime collaborators Alexis Marceaux and Sam Craft.

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Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 9 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

The Ella Project

Tue, Nov 10 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

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Musical Encounters: Peruvian Viceregal Paintings

Wed, Nov 11 · 6 PM–6:30 PM · New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans, LA

Join us for NOMA’s Musical Encounters Gallery Talk series, where local musicians and scholars host conversations connecting their practice to works on view in the museum’s collection.

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Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle"> Winter Cardinal, A Block Stamping Workshop with Amy Bryan</span>

Wed, Nov 11 · 6 PM–8 PM

In this block-stamping workshop, participants will create a cardinal using a Speedy-Carve block and block-cutting tools, then stamp their designs onto paper to make their own unique winter and holiday cards.

Free

Mozart & Stravinsky

Thu, Nov 12 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA

LPO performs Boccherini, Mozart's Jupiter Symphony & Stravinsky's Petrushka at the Orpheum Theater.

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Yelper Party: The Big Easy Bash at The New Orleans Jazz Museum!

Sat, Nov 14 · 5 PM–6 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Get ready to let the good times roll at the Big Easy Bash!

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Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 16 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 16 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

The Ella Project

Tue, Nov 17 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

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History in a Glass : Classic Hotel Bars of New Orleans

Wed, Nov 18 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Free

Friends of the Cabildo Concert Series Present The Walrus - New Orleans Beatles Tribute SOLD OUT

Fri, Nov 20 · 7 PM–9 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

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Jingle Bells and Beer

Sat, Nov 21 · 7 PM–10 PM

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Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 23 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Merry Maker Mixer

Sun, Nov 29 · 5 PM–9 PM

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Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Nov 30 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

History in a Glass: Classic Hotel Bars of New Orleans

Thu, Dec 3 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · East New Orleans Regional Library

Free

Classical Christmas: Messiah

Thu, Dec 3 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra rings in the holiday season with stunning selections from Handel’s Messiah and beloved classical Christmas music.

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Classical Christmas: Messiah

Sat, Dec 5 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Lafon Performing Arts Center, 275 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway, Luling, LA 70070

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra rings in the holiday season with stunning selections from Handel’s Messiah and beloved classical Christmas music.

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Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Dec 7 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Dec 7 · 6 PM–7 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

George S. Corey’s Book Launch: Kiddos Save Jazz 2!

Tue, Dec 8 · 5 PM–7 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

The New Orleans Jazz Museum welcomes George S. Corey to launch the second book from his new Jazz Trilogy, Kiddos Save Jazz 2 !

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Craft Happy Hour <span class="subtitle"> Polish Paper Star Ornament</span>

Wed, Dec 9 · 6 PM–8 PM

Learn to make Polish paper star ornaments, also known as jeżyki (hedgehogs), from Lafayette, LA-based artist Sam Wróbel.

Free

Northshore Classics: Handel's Messiah

Thu, Dec 10 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 North Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA, 70433

The Louisiana Philharmonic celebrates the season with Menotti, Mendelssohn & Handel's glorious Messiah.

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Northshore Classics: Handel's Messiah

Fri, Dec 11 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Fuhrmann Auditorium, 317 North Jefferson Avenue, Covington, LA, 70433

The Louisiana Philharmonic celebrates the season with Menotti, Mendelssohn & Handel's glorious Messiah.

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Cumbiafest

Sat, Dec 12 · 6 PM–9 PM · New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans

Come dance, connect, and celebrate with us for Hispanic Heritage Month!

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Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday

Mon, Dec 14 · 5:30 PM–6:30 PM · Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, New Orleans , LA

$10

Author Night at Hubbell Library: Chelsea Brasted: New Orleans Food Story

Tue, Dec 15 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Cita Dennis Hubbell Library

Practically everyone knows New Orleans food. Even the folks who have visited only briefly have standout memories of great meals and perfect hospitality.

Free

Holiday Spectacular

Thu, Dec 17 · 9:30 PM–11:30 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA

Celebrate the magic of the season with the LPO’s Holiday Spectacular!

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