Jerry Seinfeld
May 31
Comic legend Jerry Seinfeld brings his beloved standup comedy to the Saenger for one night only. SaengerNOLA.com
“Born With Teeth”
April 25-May 12
This comedy set in Elizabethan England follows young playwrights Kit Marlowe and William Shakespeare as they try to write a new play. The show will run at Le Petit Theatre. LePetitTheatre.com
Jazz Afterdark
May 2-5
The Orpheum is hosting a concert series for people who feel like they want a even more music in their lives after a day at Jazz Fest. Performers this year include Big Freedia and Grace Potter with Boyfriend. OrpheumNOLA.net
“Sister Act: The Musical”
May 3-19
Whoopi Goldberg’s 1992 blockbuster hits the stage at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in a show that blends classic R&B and funk with a message of sisterhood and faith. RivertownTheaters.com
Hancock Whitney’s Zoo-To-Do
May 3
For more than 40 years, the Hancock Whitney’s Zoo-To-Do welcomes visitors to Audubon Zoo for an evening of cocktails, live music, animal encounters and auctions to support wildlife conservation at the zoo. AudubonNatureInstitute.org
Jammin’ on Julia
May 4
The Arts District of New Orleans will host Jammin’ on Julia, an art walk through the galleries on Julia, Camp and Magazine streets, with select galleries also featuring live musical performances. ArtsDistrictNewOrleans.com
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” in Concert
May 10-May 11
Enjoy the film “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban” as you’ve never seen it before – with the accompaniment of a full symphony orchestra at the Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com

Bayou Boogaloo
May 17-19
Bayou St. John hosts one of Mid-City’s premier events, Bayou Boogaloo. This year’s festival will offer all sorts of fun, including a crawfish eating contest and paddleboats on the bayou. This year’s music lineup includes acts like Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and Morning 40 Federation. TheBayouBoogaloo.com
“Mrs. Doubtfire”
May 14-19
The classic 1993 comedy starring Robin Williams gets a musical makeover in this production at the Saenger Theatre that should be fun for the whole family. SaengerNOLA.com
New Orleans Greek Festival
May 24-26
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral on Bayou St. John hosts the 49th annual New
Orleans Greek Festival. As always, the festival will treat visitors to an array of tasty
Greek delicacies, Greek music and dancing, arts and crafts and cathedral tours. The New
Orleans Track Club also hosts a 5K run/walk at the festival on May 25. gfno.com
The Eagles vs. Fleetwood Mac Tribute Concert
May 25
Some of the region’s best bands (including The Mixed Nuts, After Party, and Sugar Shaker) will perform popular hits and B-sides from The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. JeffersonPAC.com
Symphony Book Fair
May 31-June 2
One of the Crescent City’s biggest used book sales is back for its 71st year. The event returns to UNO Lakefront Arena with all proceeds benefiting the Louisiana Philharmonic
Orchestra. lpovolunteers.org/book-fair/
Dwight Yoakam
May 9
Country star and actor Dwight Yoakam visits the Orpheum Theater for one night only. OrpheumNOLA.net
“Swing, Caesar, Swing! The Music of Nat King Cole”
May 10-12
Jazz crooner Caesar sings the classics of Nat King Cole as well as other beloved jazz standards at BB’s Stage Door Canteen in the National World War II Museum. NationalWW2Museum.org
New Orleans Ballet Theatre: “Dracula”
May 11-12
The Orpheum Theater hosts the New Orleans Ballet Theatre’s interpretation of Bram Stoker’s classic horror novel. OrpheumNOLA.net