Museum Month
Aug. 1-31
Visiting one of New Orleans’ many great museums is an excellent outing at any time of the year, but it’s especially worthwhile in August. Not only will it you get out of the house while beating the oppressive August heat, but members at any one of the participating museums can get discounts at any of the other participating museums throughout August. NewOrleans.com/museum-month
COOLinary New Orleans
Aug. 1-Sept. 15
COOLinary New Orleans is a month-long celebration of dining in the Crescent City with discounts at a variety of local eateries. NewOrleans.com/coolinary
White Linen Night
Aug. 3
Once again, Julia Street hosts people decked out in their finest whites as they visit local art galleries and enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. Each participating gallery will present a new exhibition. ArtsDistrictNewOrleans.com
NOLA Pickle Fest
Aug. 7-11
Pickleball fans will want to check out the 2nd annual NOLA Pickle Fest. The festival-style event features games on tournament-quality pickleball courts, live music and a celebrity match featuring Saints legend Drew Brees. Proceeds from the event, held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, will benefit the Brees Dream Foundation. NOLAPickleFest.com
Tom’s Elton Tribute
Aug. 8-9
Tom Cridland plays the part of Elton John in this world-renowned tribute band. The show, on stage at Le Petit Theatre, features many of Elton John’s beloved classics. LePetitTheatre.com
Pageant
Aug. 9-18
Kenner’s Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts hosts this hilarious musical drag pageant, featuring judges selected from the audience and a different winner every night. RivertownTheaters.com
Dirty Linen Night
Aug. 10
This 20-year-old event continues to showcase Royal Street’s galleries. Food, cocktails and live music are also a part of the party. DirtyLinen.org
Stage Door Idol Finals
Aug. 13
The National World War II Museum’s BB’s Stage Door Canteen will hold the Stage Door Idol Finals as six contestants compete for the title of Stage Door Idol. NationalWW2Museum.org
Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff
Aug. 31
Celebrate the start of college football season with the Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff. Eric Church, Thomas Rhett, Jon Pardi and Ashley McBryde will perform at Caesars Superdome. Festivities at Champions Square feature the football-themed interactive experience “Tailgate Town.” AllStateSugarBowl.org
Satchmo Summerfest
Aug. 3-4
Come to the New Orleans Jazz Museum for the annual celebration of Louis Armstrong. The event is free and open to the public. It features two stages of music and mouth-watering food items from local restaurants. SatchmoSummerfest.org
Red Dress Run
Aug. 10
New Orleanians don their best red dresses and gather at Crescent Park before running (or sauntering) through the French Quarter for the Red Dress Run. Don’t forget the sunscreen! Noh3.com
Russell Crowe’s “Indoor Garden Party”
Aug. 21
Russell Crowe, star of films like “Gladiator” and “L.A. Confidential,” is also a talented singer and musician. His band will perform at Tipitina’s for a special one-night-only show. Tipitinas.com
