Boudin, Bourbon & Beer
As the name indicates, there will be tasty boudin and refreshing alcoholic beverages in Champions Square on Nov. 3. Attendees will also be able to sample some of America’s finest cigars in the Nat Sherman Cigar Tasting Tent. Last but not least, legendary chef Emeril Lagasse will be socializing with guests at the event. BoudinBourbonAndBeer.com.
Hell Yes Fest
If you’re looking for a laugh, celebrate New Orleans’ thriving comedy scene with Hell Yes Fest. It runs from Nov. 15-19 at various locations throughout New Orleans and features a mix of local and national comedians. There’s improv, sketch, stand-up, as well as surprise shows and different formats (film, podcasting, video games, etc.) along the way. HellYesFest.com.
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
Local diners can find 12 different interpretations of gumbo in Armstrong Park from November 18-19. Aside from delicious gumbo, there will also be cooking demonstrations and panel discussions. The Trumpet Mafia will be one of many local bands providing music. TremeGumboFest.com.
Celebration in the Oaks
Celebrating its 31st anniversary, Celebration in the Oaks once again brings holiday cheer to the young, and young at heart. City Park will be aglow with creative lighting displays spread out over 25 acres. Don’t miss the Mr. Bingle statue and be sure to take a ride on the carousel and the train through the park. NewOrleansCityPark.com/celebration-in-the-oaks.
Calendar
Events, Exhibits & Performances
Sept. 30-Jan. 21
Solidary and Solitary: The Joyner and Giuffrida Collection, Ogden Museum of Southern Art. OgdenMuseum.org.
Nov. 3
Jim Gaffigan: Noble Ape Tour, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
Nov. 3 & 5
Pops Specials: Star Wars and Beyond – The Music of John Williams, Orpheum Theater. OrpheumNOLA.com.
Nov. 4
Algiers Folk Art Festival, Algiers Folk Art Zone & Blues Museum. FolkArtZone.org/folk-art-fest.
Nov. 4
Iron & Wine, Joy Theater. TheJoyTheater.com.
Nov. 4-5
PAW Patrol Live: The Great Pirate Adventure, Lakefront Arena. arena.uno.edu.
Nov. 5
So You Think You Can Dance – Season 14 Tour, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
Nov. 9
The Illusionists Present Adam Trent, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
Nov. 9
Old Crow Medicine Show, Orpheum Theater. OrpheumNOLA.com.
Nov. 9
Jay-Z 4:44 Tour, Smoothie King Center. SmoothieKingCenter.com.
Nov. 11
GRiZ, Orpheum Theater. OrpheumNOLA.com.
Nov. 12
ZZ Top, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
Nov. 13
Alt-J, Orpheum Theater. OrpheumNOLA.com.
Nov. 13
Primus, Civic Theatre. CivicNOLA.com.
Nov. 14
The Shins, Civic Theatre. CivicNOLA.com.
Nov. 14-19
The King & I, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
Nov. 16 & 18
Tchaikovsky’s “Pathetique”, Orpheum Theater. OrpheumNOLA.com.
Nov. 18
Colin Quinn, Civic Theatre. CivicNOLA.com.
Nov. 18
Troyboi, Joy Theater. TheJoyTheater.com.
Nov. 20
Tyler, The Creator, Joy Theater. TheJoyTheater.com.
Nov. 24
2nd Annual Last Waltz – New Orleans, Joy Theater. TheJoyTheater.com.
Nov. 25
Partners-N-Crime and DJ Jubilee 25th Anniversary Celebration, Joy Theater. TheJoyTheater.com.
Nov. 25
Bayou Classic, Superdome. MyBayouClassic.com.
Nov. 27
John McLaughlin/Jimmy Herring, Joy Theater. TheJoyTheater.com.
Nov. 28
Hip Hop Nutcracker, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
Nov. 30
Michael Carbonaro Live, Saenger Theater. SaengerNOLA.com.
