Pickleball in City Park
Pickleball has been rapidly gaining popularity in recent years as a sport that provides valuable exercise but is less demanding on people with limited mobility (think of a variation on tennis on a much smaller court). On March 24, the City Park Tennis Center joined in the fun and its own opened pickleball courts. NewOrleansCityPark.org
The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers perform at the Saenger May 5and 6 as part of the “Second Weekend at the Saenger” concert series during Jazz Fest. Special guests Anders Osborne & Friends will also perform. SaengerNOLA.com
New Orleans Greek Festival
Forty-eight years of Greek food, music, and fun continue at the Hellenic Cultural Center with the New Orleans Greek Festival May 26-28. Homemade Greek culinary favorites will be available, as well as Greek wines and beer. Traditional dances and music will also be performed. GFNO.com
“To Kill a Mockingbird”
Oscar-winning screenwriter and “West Wing” creator Aaron Sorkin’s adaptation of Harper Lee’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” comes to New Orleans at the Saenger, May 30-June 4. SaengerNOLA.com
The Cure
Eighties alternative rock darlings The Cure will be performing at the Smoothie King Center on May 10 as part of their “Songs of a Lost World Tour “with special guest The Twilight Sad! SmoothieKingCenter.com
“Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles”
The electrifying Beatles tribute band Rain will perform the songs from the album “Abbey Road” and the iconic rooftop Beatles concert at the Saenger on May 21. SaengerNOLA.com
“Songs on Sala”
The Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents “Songs on Sala” May 5. It will feature two sets from emerging local musicians followed by an open mic session where audience members can have a go at their own music, theater, spoken word or comedy routines. jpas.org
“The Spongebob Musical”
If you’re looking for a fun show for the whole family, check out “The Spongebob Musical “at the Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. In the musical, Spongebob and friends must unite to save their homeland of Bikini Bottom from total annihilation. RivertownTheaters.com
“The Curious Incident of The Dog in the Night-Time”
Based on Mark Haddon’s celebrated novel, the play follows a 15-year-old math prodigy’s efforts to discover the truth behind the mysterious murder of his neighbor’s dog. The show will run at the Le Petit Theatre May 18-June 4. LePetitTheatre.com
Trevor Noah
Former “Daily Show” host and comedian Trevor Noah will bring his topical comedy to the Saenger May 12 and 13 as part of his “Off the Record Tour.” SaengerNOLA.com
Bayou Boogaloo
Mid-City’s Bayou Boogaloo returns May 19-21 on Bayou St. John. Musical acts this year include Juvenile, Rebirth Brass Band and Boyfriend. There will also be a comedy stage on all three days of the festival. And of course, festival goers will once again get the chance to boat and float on the bayou. TheBayouBoogaloo.com