This Weekend

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (157+ words) Organizers describe the event’s community in sweeping terms, with the official site stating, “Find your fandom family at FAN EXPO New Orleans. All 30,000 of them.” It’s a figure meant to underscore the scale of the convention’s following, though it isn’t…...

4+ day, 1+ hour 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…...

6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (299+ words) NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans chapter of Les Dames d’Escoffier has announced its 2026-2027 Board of Directors, naming Jennifer Kelley Killian, Executive Director of the LRA Education Foundation, as president of the local chapter of the international organization supporting women leaders…...

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…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (369+ words) Best Fringe Benefits: New Orleans Museum of Art Best Puppet Regime: New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival The New Orleans Giant Puppet Festival has long had a giant puppet parade, and in recent years, it’s become a blocks-long spectacle of creativity,…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (549+ words) Welcome to the 2026 edition of Gambit's Best of New Orleans issue! Best Of issues are a time-honored tradition in the alt-weekly world that allow our community to celebrate the best and most beloved small businesses, restaurants, music venues, purveyors of…...

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…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (122+ words) Welcome to the 2026 edition of Gambit’s Best of New Orleans issue! Best of issues are a time-honored tradition in the alt-weekly world that allow our community to celebrate the best and most beloved... Welcome to the 2026 edition of Gambit’s…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (400+ words) Brand marks milestone anniversary throughout October with food and drink specials, commemorative glassware and a sweepstakes HOUSTON, Sept. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, the iconic Pappas restaurant inspired by the lively spirit and bold flavors of New Orleans' French Quarter, is…...

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…...