Get ready to let the good times roll in the Big Easy this weekend!
From March 15-17, 2024, New Orleans is bustling with a diverse array of exciting events and activities that showcase the city’s vibrant culture, delectable cuisine, and infectious joie de vivre. Whether you’re a local looking for new adventures or a visitor eager to immerse yourself in the city’s charm, there’s something for everyone in New Orleans this weekend.
So, grab your friends, family, or significant other, and get ready to experience the best of what this captivating city has to offer.
Here are our top picks for things to do in New Orleans this weekend:
Kicking off our list of must-attend events this weekend is the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University, taking place from March 14-16, 2024.
This year, the festival has partnered with New Orleans Entrepreneur Week to bring together a diverse array of literary talents and entrepreneurial minds.
With over 100 authors from across the nation, including bestselling favorites, the festival offers a wide range of engaging activities for book lovers of all ages.
Attendees can participate in panel discussions, moderated conversations, keynote lectures, book fairs, family programming, and workshops, all designed to celebrate the written word and foster a love for reading.
The festival is free and open to the public, making it an accessible and inclusive event for the entire community.
Immerse yourself in the rich flavors and traditions of Vietnamese cuisine with the talented chef Vy Linh at her hands-on Vietnamese Cooking Class.
As part of the 50th Year Fall of Saigon Planning Commission’s series of events, this class aims to celebrate Vietnamese culinary heritage, foster community connections, and promote cultural exchange.
Vy Linh will share her authentic recipes, cooking tips, and cultural insights, making this class perfect for cooking enthusiasts and novices alike.
The event, taking place at 13435 Granville St, is the fourth of 50 planned events leading up to 2025, supported by the New Orleans City Council Recreational and Culture Fund.
Through this shared love of food and culture, the Vietnamese Cooking Class seeks to create meaningful connections, commemorate resilience, empower through education, and support community engagement across communities.
New Orleans Entrepreneur Week (NOEW) is a one-of-a-kind, 6-day entrepreneurial festival that goes beyond the typical conference experience.
Dubbed the “Mardi Gras of entrepreneurship” by USA Today, NOEW celebrates, educates, and inspires the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the Gulf South.
The festival brings together startup founders, business leaders, aspiring entrepreneurs, industry experts, investors, and creatives to network and learn at the intersection of innovation and culture.
With its roots dating back to 2009, NOEW has evolved from a program called the “IDEAcorps Challenge” into a full-fledged annual event that showcases the thriving and growing entrepreneurial ecosystem in New Orleans and the Gulf South.
The Nous Foundation, the Historic BK House & Gardens, and curator Max Jean-Louis are proud to present “Haiti-Louisiana: Tides of Freedom,” an original exhibition on display from January 12 to March 17, 2024.
This groundbreaking exhibition features two collections: 41 works from the Jacques Bartoli Collection of contemporary Haitian art and 36 original paintings and photographs by eight Haitian and Louisianan artists.
The exhibition commemorates Haiti’s 220th anniversary of independence and celebrates the deep-rooted connection between Haiti and Louisiana.
Throughout the exhibition, visitors can attend conferences, concerts, and craft workshops to learn about the important contemporary ties between the two cultures.
Experience the inspiring true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee in the Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical, “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.”
This captivating production, featuring words and music by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, Barry Mann, and Cynthia Weil, and a book by Douglas McGrath, is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
Under the direction and choreography of Jaune Buisson and the musical direction of Jefferson Turner, “Beautiful” takes the stage at Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm, and Sundays at 3 pm.
Don’t miss your chance to witness this extraordinary tribute to Carole King’s life and music – single-show tickets and flexible subscription packages are on sale now!
The New Orleans Museum of Art’s annual “Art in Bloom” event showcases stunning floral designs created by garden clubs, floral designers, and talented artists from New Orleans and beyond.
This year’s exhibition, titled “Blooms on the Bayou” and presented by First Horizon, features a series of events, including a Patron and Preview Party on March 13, a Lecture Series and Luncheon with Fashion Show on March 14, and a Silent Auction running from March 11-18.
Visitors can admire the beautiful “Art in Bloom” exhibit during event dates following the preview party, with adult admission priced at $15 and discounts available for students, seniors, military, and teachers.
Embark on a culinary journey through Italy with Executive Chef Trey Williams and the Josephine Estelle team at their pasta-making and wine-tasting class on March 16 from 2-4pm.
During this immersive experience, Chef Williams will demonstrate the art of creating and hand-rolling pasta dough, which will then be paired with one of the restaurant’s renowned sauces.
To complete this delightful meal, Pietra Bijos, the area director of food & beverage, will guide participants through a wine tasting, enhancing the flavors and creating a memorable dining experience.
This event, hosted at the Ace Hotel New Orleans, promises to be a celebration of Italian cuisine and a perfect opportunity for food and wine enthusiasts to learn from the experts.
Spend quality time with your family this weekend at The Helis Foundation John Scott Center’s Family Fun Day on Saturday, March 16.
This spring-themed event offers a variety of engaging activities suitable for all ages, including guided tours of the center, a lively musical performance by the Panorama Jazz Band, hands-on art-making sessions for children, and an interactive Prime Time Family Reading story-sharing experience.
Refreshments will be available throughout the day, ensuring a memorable and enjoyable outing for the whole family. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore, create, and bond with your loved ones at The Helis Foundation John Scott Center.
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