French Quarterly

05/12/2026

More Acts!? Yeah You Right! ⚜

Let’s welcome cruise newcomers Sue Foley, Glen David Andrews Band, The RiverBenders, and a Big Easy cruise favorite, Trixie Minx!

Cabins are going faster than ever before - don’t miss the boat! Experience the ultimate New Orleans celebration with 75+ live performances, artist collaborations, Q&As, cooking demonstrations, and nonstop fun.

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05/12/2026

Ever wish you could bring a little New Orleans home with you? Now you can! We're giving away a Cafe Beignet prize pack packed with our staples including coffee, beignet mix, hot sauce, pralines, and more.

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day!
Mother's Day in New Orleans

Enjoy a variety of things to do on Mother’s Day weekend including brunch at so many restaurants featuring Mother's Day menus. Enjoy Mother’s Day Tea at The Windsor Court on May 9-10 or plan to visit the Audubon Zoo Mother's Day celebration.

05/09/2026

May 9
Cinderella - Presented by New Orleans Ballet Theater
@ the Orpheum Theater

Mother’s Day Weekend 2026: Closing out the season is NOBT’s production of Cinderella, returning to the Orpheum Theater for the first time since its premiere in 2019. With choreography by Artistic Director Gregory Schramel, this timeless and enchanting ballet will entrance audiences of all ages.

05/08/2026

May 8
Killers of Kill Tony
@ the Saenger Theatre

Kill Tony Favorites Take Over the Saenger: The Killers of Kill Tony Hit New Orleans May 8, May 8, 2026, features popular regulars from the Kill Tony podcast, including David Lucas, Hans Kim, Timmy No Brakes, and Martin Phillips. The show promises longer stand-up sets from these fan-favorite characters.

05/07/2026

Celebrate Mom in style at the Historic BK House & Gardens

Join us Saturday, May 9 for a morning in our gorgeous parterre rose garden—because she deserves more than just brunch. Bring the kids and let their creativity run wild with:

✨ Cyanotype print making
✨ Mother’s Day card creation
✨ Plant pod painting
✨ Scavenger hunt

Plus, refreshments for everyone while you soak up the spring vibes.

Make it a morning she won’t forget 💐 Buy your tickets today!

https://www.bkhouse.org/programs/

05/06/2026

May 7
The Queens
@ the Smoothie King Center

Music history will be made as four of the most legendary voices in R&B, soul, and pop come together for an unforgettable tour! Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills—each a powerhouse in their own right—will share the stage for the 4 Legends! 1 Stage tour, celebrating decades of iconic music and timeless hits in New Orleans on May 7, 2026

05/05/2026

Established in 1945, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights continues to produce top-quality copper lanterns that are hand-crafted by dedicated artisans.

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

05/03/2026

May 3
The Meters
Saenger Theatre

Live Nation and Dayglo Present: The Meters with special guests The Heavyweights. Iconic funk group The Meters, one of the most influential acts to ever come out of New Orleans, will reunite for a one-night-only concert at the ornate Saenger Theatre during Jazz Fest 2026