6 | ZZ Top
Classic rock legends ZZ Top bring their famous beards and guitars to the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
Now – May 3 | Hayward Oubre: Structural Integrity
The New Orleans Museum of Art hosts the first monographic exhibition dedicated to the work of New Orleans-born modernist Hayward Oubre. noma.org
3 | New Edition
Eighties R&B stars New Edition perform at the Smoothie King Center with special guests Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. smoothiekingcenter.com
4 | Crescent City Classic
New Orleans’ premier 10K takes runners and walkers, some in festive costumes, from Caesars Superdome to City Park. ccc10k.com
9-12 | Overlook Film Festival
The Prytania Theatres (Uptown and Canal Place) host the Overlook Film Festival, a celebration of horror films with screenings, panels and interactive experiences. overlookfilmfest.com
April 10-19 | “Madagascar A Musical Adventure Jr.”
Join a collection of wacky animals as they go on an adventure after escaping from the Central Park Zoo. Performance are on stage at Kenner’s Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. rivertowntheaters.com
10-12 | The Hondo Rodeo Fest
Caesars Superdome will host the Hondo Rodeo Fest, a three-day event featuring rodeo competitions and live music from artists such as Jason Aldean, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Creed. caesarssuperdome.com
10-11 | Hogs for the Cause
The UNO Lakefront hosts the 18th year of Hogs for the Cause. Guests will enjoy a mouth-watering variety of pork dishes, with proceeds supporting pediatric brain cancer patients and research. hogsforthecause.org
14-19 | “SIX”
This musical turns the heartbreak of the six wives of Henry VIII into a rousing celebration of 21st century girl power, on stage at the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
17-26 | “Jagged Little Pill”
This musical explores the themes and raw emotions of Alanis Morissette’s classic album via the story of a seemingly perfect suburban family at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. jpas.org
19 | “Bored Teachers: Is It Friday Yet?!”
For almost 10 years, “Bored Teachers” has delighted audiences with teacher humor. The new “Is It Friday Yet?!” tour hits the stage at the Orpheum Theater this month. orpheumnola.com
20 | “An Evening with David Sedaris”
Humorist and social satirist David Sedaris comes to the Orpheum Theater with new, unpublished stories and commentary. orpheumnola.com
20-26 | Zurich Classic of New Orleans
TPC Louisiana will host top golfers from around the world for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Public parking will be at NOLA Motorsports Park. zurichgolfclassic.com
25 | “Shorty Turns 40”
Trombone Shorty celebrates his 40th birthday at the Saenger Theater during his annual Treme Threauxdown. This year’s event features guest performers like Joan Jett, Mavis Staples, Branford Marsalis, Ivan Neville and more. saengernola.com
28-29 | Cake
The alternative band Cake performs at the Saenger Theater with their top hits, as well as recently released material. saengernola.com
April 30-May 1 | An Evening with Wilco
Grammy-winning indie darlings Wilco perform at the Saenger Theater. saengernola.com
