Super Bowl LIX
Feb. 9
The Super Bowl returns to the Caesars Superdome, featuring a halftime show with Grammy-award winning artist Kendrick Lamar. nfl.com/super-bowl
Super Bowl Experience
Feb. 5-8
Interactive games, photo opportunities with Super Bowl rings and the Lombardi Trophy, and autograph sessions with NFL legends are just some of the offerings at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center for the Super Bowl Experience. nfl.com/super-bowl
“Mamma Mia”
Feb. 11-16
ABBA’s greatest hits provide the backbone for this blockbuster musical set on a Greek island. The story centers on a daughter’s quest on the eve of her wedding to find her biological father. saengernola.com
A Valentine’s Day Concert with Bon Operatit
Feb. 14
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts celebrates Valentine’s Day with a selection of opera and Broadway love songs. Guest performers Electric Yat Quartet will also perform. rivertowntheaters.com
Agatha Christie’s “Murder on the Nile”
Feb. 14-23
This three-act murder mystery based on Agatha Christie’s classic novel “Death on the Nile” tells the story of a honeymoon in Egypt that turns deadly. Performances will be held at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. jpas.org
LPO: Beethoven & Strauss
Feb. 14
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs the overture of Beethoven’s only opera and his fourth symphony as well as Strauss’ “Don Juan” at the Orpheum Theater. orpheumnola.net
Krewe du Vieux
Feb. 15
The delightfully irreverent and raunchy Krewe du Vieux returns to the Marigny, French Quarter, and Warehouse District. kreweduvieux.org
Jim Gaffigan and Sebastian Maniscalco
Feb. 20
Award-winning comedians Jim Gaffigan and Sebastian Maniscalco bring “A Night of Comedy” to the Smoothie King Center. smoothiekingcenter.com
WWE Smackdown
Feb. 21
Wrestling superstars including The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, La Knight, Nia Jax and more will come to the Smoothie King Center for WWE Smackdown. smoothiekingcenter.com
“And the Ball and All” 30th Anniversary
Feb. 21-23
Ricky Graham’s classic Mardi Gras comedy returns to the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts for its 30th anniversary. The ladies of the Krewe of Terpsichore gossip and bicker over their krewe’s ball. rivertowntheaters.com
Krewe of Barkus
Feb. 23
The Mystic Krewe of Barkus rolls through the streets of the French Quarter featuring a costumed menagerie of pups and their human companions. Enjoy a pre- and post-parade “pawty” at Armstrong Park. All proceeds from the parade benefit local animal non-profits. kreweofbarkus.org
Krewe of Chewbacchus
Feb. 1
The nerdiest krewe in Mardi Gras is back with the theme “Rise of the Superb Owl.” The marching parade travels through the Marigny and the French Quarter, concluding with the “Chewbacchanal” at the Fillmore. chewbacchus.org
Bert Kreischer Presents “Shirts Vs. Skins”
Feb. 8
Comedian Bert Kreischer hosts his third annual event on Super Bowl weekend at UNO Lakefront Arena with special guests Nikki Glaser, Tony Hinchcliffe and Adam Ray as Dr. Phil. arena.uno.edu
Mary J. Blige
Feb. 14
Mary J. Blige’s “For My Fans” tour comes to the Smoothie King Center for one night only with special guests NE-YO and Mario. smoothiekingcenter.com
