https://www.myneworleans.com Dining, Entertainment, Homes, Lifestyle and all things NOLA Mon, 11 Sep 2023 23:06:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://assets.myneworleans.com/2021/10/cropped-favicon-transparent-1-32x32.png https://www.myneworleans.com 32 32 https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-september-11-dinner-spooky-things-and-carnival-already/ Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:12:00 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=148539 Market Weekend Shop local and support Dime Store Cowgirl Trading Post’s Maui Mutual Aid Fundraiser, helping to provide essential financial aid to those affected by the recent Hawaiian wildfires. On Friday, Sept. 15, 5 to 10 p.m., vendors will have tropical sweet treats, frozen pops, vintage clothing items, handmade crafts, a raffle basket and much […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-august-28-birthday-breakfast-and-a-roper-romp/ Sun, 27 Aug 2023 22:13:37 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=147561 Roper Romp Southern Decadence hits the French Quarter and beyond, with special celebrations like the “Mrs. Roper Romp” all weekend long. The “Romp” invites attendees to channel their inner Mrs. Roper from the 1980s sitcom “Three’s Company” with fabulous curly red hair, chunky costume jewelry and, of course, a striking caftan. The romp, which was […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-august-21-trivia-cocktails-and-popeyes/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:41:27 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=147108 Vintage Reads National Thrift Store Day may have passed, but it’s never a bad time to hit up The Carriage House used bookstore, run by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library. All sales benefit local literacy programs, plus you can find great bargains on late summer beach reads, cookbooks, kids’ books and much […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-august-14-midsummer-mardi-gras-romance-and-birthday-parties/ Mon, 14 Aug 2023 17:18:57 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=146970 Birthday Party! The historic Napoleon House celebrates the 253rd birthday of Napoleon Bonaparte on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The festivities kick off at 11:30 a.m. with a Champagne sabering ceremony and a special appearance by the emporer himself. There will, of course, be plenty of birthday cake and a special “La Fête de Napoleon” cocktail. C’est magnifique! […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-august-7-podcasts-barbie-and-ice-cream/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:48:00 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=146774 Get your tie dye ready, The Electric Yat Quartet is performing “The Walrus: A New Orleans Beatles Tribute” live and free from the front porch of 1105 General Pershing St. this Friday, Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to bring your lawn chair, go-cup and a friend or two (plus a tip for the […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-july-31-art-a-c-frozen-treats-and-cocktail-clubs/ Mon, 31 Jul 2023 04:17:56 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=145658 Art + A/C The dog days are here. Escape the heat and enjoy some great art with “Art + A/C,” funded by The Helis Foundation, which returns this Saturday, August 5. The program, which provides free admission to the Contemporary Arts Center, Ogden Museum of Art, and New Orleans Museum of Art, continues each Saturday […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-july-24-summer-eats-fashion-forward-and-the-world-cup/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 12:01:00 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=145078 Fashion Forward The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) debuted its latest epic exhibit last Friday, July 21, and it’s the perfect fit for New Orleans fashion-lovers, costume aficionados and design lovers of all ages. I was lucky to get a sneak peek of the exhibit titled “Fashioning America: Grit to Glamour,” and was wowed […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-july-17-plants-fashion-and-beer-fights/ Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=144527 Plant-based from the soul Enjoy some outdoor activities and delicious plant-based snacks, food and more at this Saturday’s Vegan 2 the Soul Food & Lifestyle Festival at Lemann Park. A free yoga session kicks the day off at 10 a.m., followed by food, music, art and more from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DIY fashion […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-july-12-bastille-day-movies-and-cocktails-for-a-cause/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:35:46 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=144343 Bastille Day The annual “Running of the Bulls” event is back starting this Friday, along with a weekend long festival. San Fermin in Nueva Orleans kicks off with the main event running through the streets of the city on Saturday at 6:30 a.m. and a post-fun fiesta at The Howling Wolf. There is live music […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-july-3-celebrate-independence-day/ Mon, 03 Jul 2023 02:51:10 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=144158 City Park hosts “Happy 3rd of July” again this year with festivities at the Great Lawn starting at 7:15 p.m. The program features a concert by the Marine Forces Reserve Band and ends with a big bang of fireworks over the Peristyle at 9. The Carousel Gardens and Storyland will also be open from 3 […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-june-26-blueberries-coffee-and-treats-to-keep-you-cool/ Mon, 26 Jun 2023 16:40:53 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=143457 Blueberries It’s blueberry season, so be sure to pick up some fresh berries from Poche Family Farm this week before they are all gone. They’ve also recently had some of the best herbs, tomatoes, peppers and more, so why not whip up some fresh salsa while you’re at it? Check out their link to find […]]]> https://www.myneworleans.com/week-of-june-19-restaurant-week-frozen-treats-and-crafts/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 16:56:21 +0000 https://www.myneworleans.com/?p=142880 Restaurant Week! It may be hot outside, but it’s always cool at restaurants and eating establishments around town. Restaurant week is here! Locations across the city will highlight special menus, often with cool drinks, and seasonally fresh ingredients from across the region. Be sure to sign up for the “Restaurant Check-In Challenge.” A free mobile […]]]>