Family Block Party at the World War II Museum
If you’d like to take your kids to something fun and educational during summer vacation, try the first annual Family Block Party at the National World War II Museum on July 26. Families will get exclusive after-hours access to museum exhibits. There will be special experiences and activities for all ages. Information, NationalWW2Museum.org.
Kolaj Fest
If you’re looking for an indoor festival to escape July’s heat and humidity, try Kolaj Fest. From July 10-14, various locations in New Orleans will host collage art and symposiums featuring today’s top collage artists. Venues include the Ogden Museum and Lemieux Galleries in the Warehouse District. Information, KolajMagazine.com.
Bush & Live: The Altimate Tour
Fans of ‘90s alternative music will want to head to Champions Square on July 30 to see alt-rockers Bush and Live perform some of their greatest hits as a part of The Altimate Tour. Information, Champions-Square.com.
Mamma Mia!
The blockbuster musical featuring the songs of ABBA will be performed at Rivertown Theater for the Performing Arts in Kenner from July 11-21. Enjoy hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Take a Chance On Me” in the story of a bride-to-be on a Greek island trying to discover the identity of her father. Information, RivertownTheaters.com.
Calendar
July 1-8
Black Restaurant Week New Orleans, Various Locations. Information, NOLAbrw.com
July 3
French Quarter Comedy Show, Saenger Theater. Information, SaengerNOLA.com
July 5-7
ESSENCE Fest 2019, Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Information, Essence.com
July 6
Jesus & Jollof LIVE, Orpheum Theater. Information, OrpheumNOLA.com
July 6
West Bank Beer Fest, NOLA Motor Speedway. Information, NOLAMotor.com
July 6
Copeland’s Chicken Jam, UNO Lakefront Arena. Information, arena.uno.edu
July 8
Reel Big Fish & the Aquabats, Joy Theater. Information, TheJoyTheater.com
July 12-14
San Fermin en Nueva Orleans (Running of the Bulls), The Sugar Mill. Information, NOLABulls.com
July 12-28
Hamlet, Tulane University’s Lupin Theater. Information, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
July 12
Dinner and a ZOOvie: Captain Marvel, Audubon Zoo. Information, AudubonNatureInstitute.org
July 13
Bastille Day Fete, New Orleans Museum of Art. Information, NOMA.org
July 13
Kirk Franklin – The Long Live Love Tour, The Fillmore. Information, FillmoreNOLA.com
July 14
The Rolling Stones, Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Information, MBSuperdome.com
July 14
B97 Presents Pretty Much – The FOMO Tour, The Fillmore. Information, FillmoreNOLA.com
July 16-21
Tales of the Cocktail, Royal Sonesta New Orleans. Information, TalesOfTheCocktail.com
July 17
Michael Buble, Smoothie King Center. Information, SmoothieKingCenter.com
July 17
Built to Spill, Joy Theater. Information, TheJoyTheater.com
July 19-21
Louisiana Sportsman Show, Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Information, MBSuperdome.com
July 20
Kids Canteen, National World War II Museum. Information, NationalWW2Museum.org
July 25
Iyanla Vanzant – Acts of Faith Remix Tour, Saenger Theater. Information, SaengerNOLA.com
July 25-27
Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo, Grand Isle. Information, TarponRodeo.org
July 26
Dinner and a ZOOvie: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, Audubon Zoo. Information,
July 27
New Orleans Beatles Festival, House of Blues. Information, HouseOfBlues.com
July 27
Big Easy Rollergirls, UNO Lakefront Arena. Information, arena.uno.edu
July 29-31
Men’s Basketball Skills Camp (Grades 2-8), UNO Lakefront Arena. Information, arena.uno.edu
July 30
Carly Rae Jespen – The Dedicated Tour, The Fillmore. Information, FillmoreNOLA.com