With a mix of flavor, fun and education, the New Orleans Wine & Food Experience returns June 11–15 with a fresh lineup of 15 wine and food Labs & Experiences, including Art & Wine: An Inspirational Afternoon at Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Pickleball & Prosecco and the Shuck n’ Jive Swing Dance Party. No worries NOWFE fans, signature events such as the Tournament of Rosés; Vinola; Burlesque, Bubbly and Brunch; Wine Dinners and The Grand Tasting are returning! nowfe.com; @nowfe
Farm to Table
It’s the time of year that Louisiana offers a cornucopia of produce and other home-grown items available at local farmers markets. Some of the produce you may see are blueberries, watermelon, okra, sweet potatoes, Southern peas and more. Below is a list of farmers markets.
Barcelo Gardens Farmers Market:
Sun.-Thurs, 3440 Piety St. facebook.com/BarceloGardens; @barcelogardens
Covington Farmers Market:
Weds., Covington Trailhead (419 N. New Hampshire); Sat., 609 N. Columbia St., Covington. covingtonfarmersmarket.net, @covingtonfarmersmarket
Crescent City Farmers Market:
Tues., Uptown, The Batture (25 Walnut St.) or Uptown Square (check website), 8 a.m.-Noon; Thurs., Mid-City, Lafitte Greenway (across from Parkway Bakery and Tavern); and Sat., City Park, City Putt Parking lot. crescentcityfarmersmarket.org, @crescentcityfarmersmkt
Gretna Farmer’s Market:
Sat., Market pavilion between 3rd and 4th streets along Huey P. Long Avenue, Gretna. gretnala.com; @gretnamarketplace
Vietnamese Farmers Market:
Sat., 14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd., New Orleans East.
Westwego Farmers & Fisheries Market: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, June 10 and 24, 484 Sala Ave., Westwego. visitwestwego.com
The National WWII Museum Marks 25th Anniversary
In 2000, the date of June 6 marked two momentous occasions: the 56th anniversary of the D-Day invasions and the opening of the National D-Day Museum. The dream of historians Stephen Ambrose and Gordon “Nick” Mueller, the museum was created to honor those who served and educate future generations. Now celebrating its 25th anniversary, there is a slate of celebratory events at the museum that mark its past, present and future. Among the highlights are the “Preserving the Legacy: Creating The National WWII Museum” book launch and reception, June 5; and Heroes’ Welcome, June 6. nationalww2museum.org; @wwiimuseum
Pride In the Name of Love
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and New Orleans is commemorating this with its signature spirit — bold, vibrant and inclusive. From a parade through the French Quarter to community events, the city will honor LGBTQ+ history and joy. Be sure to check out websites listed below for more events.
Longue Vue House and Gardens Family Equality Day, June 1, longuevue.com; @longuevuehg
Local Pride – Readings by LGBTQIA+ Authors at Latter Library, June 5, nolalibrary.org, @nolalibrary
Brennan’s Restaurant Pride Happy Hour: Disco in the Daytime, June 13, brennansneworleans.com; @brennansnola
NOLA Pride Parade, June 14, French Quarter. neworleanspride.org/events, @nolapridefest
New Orleans Black Pride Community Festival, June 14, Louis Armstrong Park, blackpridenola.com, @blackpridenola
NOLA PrideFest, June 14, Phoenix Bar, 941 Elysian Fields. neworleanspride.org/events, @nolapridefest
Young Activists Speak Out: Pride Edition, June 21, 2-3 at Main Library (TeenZone). nolalibrary.org, @nolalibrary
The New Jazz Age
Celebrate NOCCA’s 50th anniversary with a high-energy, free concert series spotlighting the school’s talented students, acclaimed faculty, celebrated alumni, and musical collaborators. The NOCCA Foundation Concert Series, presented in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum and the Gia Maione Prima Foundation, is featuring WWNO’s Lagniappe Session with Adonis Rose, plus a jazz set by current NOCCA students on June 5 and French horn soloist Maxwell S. Arceneaux on June 12. Concerts are at the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Performance Center (400 Esplanade Ave.). Seating is first come, first served. noccafoundation.org, @noccafoundation; nolajazzmuseum.org, @nolajazzmuseum.
