Get Carnival ready and shop local at the Mardi Gras Market this Thursday, Feb. 20, 5 to 9 p.m. at Miel Brewery. The event will feature local makers, vendors, a DJ, crawfish and beverages for purchase.
Do you love baked good? Are you the first person on the dance floor? Looking for a truly unique experience? If so, check out Bake N Rave, a special collaboration between Ayu Bakehouse and Crave Collective, this Saturday, Feb. 22, 5 to 9 p.m. The event is an alcohol-free dance party with lots of treats, DJ beats, surprises and more.
Parade-goers take note! Beignet Fest is making Mardi Gras more accessible with its Sensory Activation Vehicle this Feb. 22-23, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Uptown parade route at St. George’s School. The unit “provides a calming environment for those who need a break from sensory overload.”
“Beyond the Beads” podcast is back! Download, like and listen to season 6 (and catch up on any episodes you may have missed). Episode 1 features a cross-over with New Orleans Magazine and sister publication Louisiana Life and explores the many different ways to Mardi Gras.
