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Louisiana Gumbo Festival returns to Chackbay for 53rd year this weekend
3+ day, 16+ hour ago (188+ words) The Louisiana Gumbo Festival, held annually in Chackbay, is coming back to the bayou this weekend. The over 50-year-old festival celebrates all things southern Louisiana, with volunteers cooking up nearly 500 gallons of Gumbo during the festival weekend. The festival has…...
Oktoberfest, Blues & BBQ festivals, Japan Fest and more events around New Orleans
4+ day, 18+ min ago (648+ words) Volunteer Mike "Mr. Oktoberfest" Messina pours beer during the Oktoberfest event at the Deutsches Haus in New Orleans, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. The event celebrated over three weekends in October, celebrates the history and culture of German people. German beer, food and…...
New Orleans Oyster Shucker Hits 100,000 at Seaworthy
1+ week, 1+ day ago (195+ words) Marquis Riley shucked his 100,000th oyster at Seaworthy in downtown New Orleans, hitting the milestone eight months ahead of the two-year timeline he originally set for himself. The oyster shucker had worked toward the goal for 16 months, tracking every single shuck…...
NOLAxNOLA Talks 2026 Set for Friday at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
1+ week, 4+ day ago (181+ words) The NOLAxNOLA Talks Conference will return to New Orleans Jazz Museum this Friday, October 2 from 10:30am – 5:00 pm. This is a few event that ties into NOLAxNOLA’s mission of advancing the growth of the local industry through live entertainment and hospitality. Sig…...
New Orleans events: Fried Chicken Fest, Swampus, Mothership Month and a lot more
1+ week, 6+ day ago (344+ words) The National Fried Chicken Festival is at the lakefront in Oct. 2-4. Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. 'I'm sorry, Dave. I'm afraid I can't do that.' Art galleries…...
New Orleans’ version of SXSW: NOLAxNOLA brings over 300 concerts and live music back for 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1275+ words) Big Chief Monk Boudreaux of the Golden Eagles performs during Jon Batiste's Love Riot Festival, a 'day of hope and celebration' on the campus of George Washington Carver High School in New Orleans' Ninth Ward on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in advance…...
International Arts Festival Returns to New Orleans East
3+ week, 2+ day ago (261+ words) New Orleans East is about to host artists from more than 20 countries as the International Arts Festival returns this month, bringing Nigerian Afrobeat star Seun Kuti, R&B veteran Regina Belle and New Orleans-born reggae artist and Bermuda resident Collie…...
Pop star Raye spent Emmys night surprising the crowd at a New Orleans burlesque club
3+ week, 4+ day ago (184+ words) Raye at Jazz Fest's Gentilly Stage While hundreds celebrities toasted at the Emmys and Taylor Swift watched her husband play football in Kansas City beside Tom Cruise, pop star Raye spent the evening on stage at a New Orleans music…...
Southern Region Music Festival, James Beard Foundation tasting and more events around New Orleans
3+ week, 4+ day ago (389+ words) Spanish octopus with shishitos and crab claws at Mister Mao restaurant on Tchoupitoulas Street. -- The Bewitching luncheon was held at the Audubon Tea Room. Bewitching Luncheon, October 21, 2022 -- Triness Kuhn, Denise Mehurin, Sherri Grace SOUTHERN REGION MUSIC FESTIVAL: A gathering of…...
Rod Wave, Bill Burr, Celebracion Latina and more events in New Orleans
3+ week, 6+ day ago (518+ words) Rod Wave plays the Smoothie King Center on Sept. 19. Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit's calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com. Bill Burr began his career doing stand-up, did characters on “Chappelle’s Show” and…...