family
Wednesday 20
INTERNATIONAL ART. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Explore arts and crafts from around the world. Admission $6 adults and children. 10 a.m. to noon, through Saturday
PET DAY. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357. Learn about being a responsible pet owner and meet pets from the Visiting Pet Program. Admission $6 adults and children. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
DRAKESTAIL. Storyland, City Park, 483-9381. Puppet show about a little duck who struggles to get back possessions from the wicked queen. Admission $2 person. 10:30 a.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Thursday 21
PAJAMARAMA. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Make butterfly wings and read Clara Caterpillar by Pamela Edwards. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Friday 22
FAMILY NIGHT. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Listen to Latin American music, learn a little Spanish, make some crafts, and read The Runaway Tortilla by Eric Kimmel. Free admission. 7 p.m.
PAJAMA PARTY. Borders, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-1363. Sing-alongs, stories and refreshments with Peter Holsapple. Free admission. 7 p.m.
Saturday 23
CHILDREN'S CASTLE. 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-3236. Performance of Porgy & Bess tailored for young audiences by the Metropelican Opera Company & Young Audiences. Tickets $3.50 adults, $2.50 students and seniors. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CHILDREN'S WORLD FAIR. Taylor Energy Hangar, Lakefront Airport, 523-1357, ext. 206. Children ages 4-14 can learn the food, music and cultures of other countries. Tickets $12 Louisiana Children's Museum members, $15 general. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
STORYTELLING. Maple Street Children's Book Shop, 7529 Maple St., 866-1361. Listen to spring stories from around the world with Karel Sloane. Free admission. 1 p.m.
AFTERNOON ART. Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3721 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-4929. Paint a giant butterfly and read Charlie the Caterpillar by Dom DeLuise. Free admission. 3 p.m.
JAZ & JAZMINE MEET THE JAZZ BAND. New Orleans Public Library, Algiers Regional Branch, 3014 Holiday Drive, 596-2657. Musical puppet show written and composed by Delfeayo Marsalis. Free admission. 3 p.m.
special events
Tuesday 19
DESIGNERS' SHOTGUN SHOWCASE. 318 Pelican Ave., Algiers Point, 636-3047. See the results of a professionally made-over house by 16 members of the American Society of Interior Designers. Admission $8 PRC/ASID members, $10 non-members. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
WINE AND DINE. Chateaubriand, 310 N. Carrollton Ave., 899-7411. Martin Wine Cellar hosts event that includes dinner at Chateaubriand. Reservations required. Admission $65 person. 7 p.m.
JAZZ & SPOKEN WORD. Sweet Lorraine's, 1931 St. Claude Ave., 945-9654. Weekly event featuring Arturo "Professor" Pfister, Coup d' Fire, and open mic. Admission $5. 9 p.m. to midnight.
Wednesday 20
BREAKFAST WITH MAYOR-ELECT. Hotel Inter-Continental, LaSalle Ballroom, 444 St. Charles Ave., 525-4152. Forum with mayor-elect Ray Nagin, sponsored by the Bureau of Governmental Research. Reservations required. Free admission. 8 a.m.
LOUISIANA SPORTSMEN'S SHOW. Louisiana Superdome, 1500 Poydras St., 464-7363. Largest selection of sportfishing gear, boat and hunting equipment, plus special guests, seminars and children's activities. Admission $8 adults, $3 children. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
AWARDS LUNCHEON. Fairmont Hotel, Imperial Ballroom, 123 Baronne St., 539-9506. University of New Orleans Business/Higher Education Council awards. Tickets $45. 11 a.m. reception, 11:45 a.m. luncheon.
WINE TASTING. Fairmont Hotel, Sazerac Bar, 123 Baronne St., 529-4733. Tasting of wines from the Napa Valley Winery, Trinchero Family Estates. Admission $20 person. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
GUEST SPEAKER. Loyola University, Frederick J. Gisevius Jr. Moot Court Room, 526 Pine St., 861-5888. Former New Orleans senior district attorney, Kim Gandy, will speak on issues of concern to women. Free admission. 7 p.m.
TEE OFF INTO SPRING. Bravo Italian Kitchen, 1711 St. Charles Ave., 393-9740. Annual event hosted by the Executive Women's Golf Association to help foster interest in golf. Admission $40 members, $45 non-members. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
POETRY FORUM. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472. New Orleans Poetry Forum holds weekly meeting. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Thursday 21
PRIMAVERA. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 522-9200. Eleven days of flowers, music and children's activities. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
CULINARY ARTS LUNCHEON SERIES. Delgado Community College, Dolphin Dining Room, building 11, 483-4923. Gourmet luncheons prepared by students in Delgado's chef training program. Reservations required. Tickets $15 person. 11:45 a.m.
ART IN BLOOM. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 488-2631. Art-inspired floral arrangements designed by students, garden clubs and artists. Admission $6 adults, $5 seniors and students with ID, $3 children. 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Sunday.
TULANE CONCERT BAND. Tulane University, Dixon Hall, 862-3214. Concert band performs under the direction of John Dilkey. Free admission. 8 p.m.
Friday 22
GOLF TOURNAMENT. Timberlane Country Club, 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna, 899-2811. St. George's Episcopal School sponsors event to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Registration $90 individual, $300 per foursome. 11 a.m.
DOWN BY THE RIVERSIDE. Port of New Orleans, 1350 Port of New Orleans Place, 488-0155. Neighborhood Development Foundation fundraiser to provide education and counseling services to low and moderate-income families to help them purchase their own home. Tickets $75 patron party, $50 gala event. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. patron party, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. gala event.
SWEET CHARITIES CELEBRATION 2002. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Dr., 523-3755. Annual fundraiser for the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans featuring food and music by the Bucktown All Stars. Tickets $50. 8 p.m. to midnight.
SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE. Temple Sinai, 6227 St. Charles Ave., 365-3056. Symphony Chorus of New Orleans performs "Holocaust Cantata -- Songs from the Camps." Free admission. 8:15 p.m.
Saturday 23
WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE. Historic District, across from Abita Springs Town Hall, (985) 893-7529. Annual event in Abita Springs featuring antiques, crafts, furniture and more. Free admission. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CRESCENT CITY OPEN. Lyons Center, corner of Louisiana Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street, 899-0506. Tenth annual event featuring fencing representatives from Louisiana and other states. Free admission for spectators. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
WALK FOR THE HUNGRY. Our Lady of Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave., 861-5834. New Orleans Chapter of Bread for the World's annual 5-mile walk to combat hunger. Admission $15 adults, $10 students, $7 children. 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
DOVE RUN. Gretna City Hall, Huey P. Long Ave., 367-2626. 5K and 1-mile run/walk to benefit Archbishop Blenk High School. Fee $20 with shirt, $15 without shirt. 9 a.m. 1 mile, 9:45 a.m. 5K.
EARTH FEST 2002. Audubon Zoo, 6500 Magazine St., 581-4629. Learn about the environment with activities, prizes and crafts. Free with zoo admission. Admission $9 adults, $4.75 children, $5.75 seniors. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
WORSHIP THROUGH THE ARTS. Kingdom Building Ministries, 1137 St. Charles Ave., 367-4087. Christian artists, dancers, musicians and more showcase their talents. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LOS ISLENOS FESTIVAL. 1357 Bayou Road, St. Bernard, 682-0862. Two day festival celebrating the food, culture and music of the descendants of the Canary Islands in Louisiana. Free admission. Noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
TEA ON TUESDAY. Longue Vue House and Gardens, 7 Bamboo Road, 488-5488. Linda Ryan demonstrates edible floral bouquets. Admission $15 Friends of Longue Vue, $20 non-members. 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
OCHSNER LEVEE RUN. River Road at Ochsner and levee, 842-7113. 1-mile and 5K run/walk benefiting Ochsner pediatrics, nursing education and Elmwood Fitness Center sports teams with post-race party. Fee $20, $15 no shirt. 4:30 p.m. 1 mile, 5 p.m. 5K.
AMAZING GRAPES. Gallier House, 1132 Royal St., 525-5661. Annual event featuring live and silent auctions of fine wines, art and antiques hosted by the Hermann-Grima and Gallier historic houses. Reservations required. Tickets $125 person. 6:30 p.m.
REVOLUTION. Contemporary Arts Center, Performance Warehouse, 900 Camp St., 528-3805. Ballet on wheels that tells the story of man and woman traveling through life. Tickets $8 CAC members, $10 non-members. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
Sunday 24
JESUIT BAZAAR. Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., 486-6631. Annual bazaar featuring food, games, entertainment and a car expo. Free admission. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
HOUNDS 'N HATS. Popp's Fountain, City Park, 899-4168. Easter celebration with doggie games, food, music and a bonnet contest. Registration $15 per dog with 2 humans, $5 additional humans. Noon.
SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES. Christ Episcopal Church, 120 S. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 892-3177. Performance by soprano and Irish harpist Patricia O'Neill. Free admission. 5 p.m.
WET GATE. Zetigeist, 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767. San Francisco Bay area musicians who create music through 16mm projectors using looped optical film soundtracks. Tickets $10 and $8. 8 p.m.
Monday 25
BE A CORK DORK. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 899-7411. Five week beginners wine course exploring various wines, regions and topics. Reservations required. Admission $75 person. 6:30 p.m.
cooking demonstrations
Saturday 23
MARK CERISE. Crescent City Farmers Market, 700 Magazine St., 861-5898. Chef de Cuisine at Brennan's gives cooking demonstration. Free admission. 10 a.m.
JOHN CALON. Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411. Café Atchafalaya chef gives cooking demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.
ANDREW JAEGER. Martin Wine Cellar, 714 Elmeer Ave., 899-7411. Chef for Andrew Jaeger's Restaurants offers cooking demonstration and sampling. Free admission. Noon to 2 p.m.
cabaret
Sunday 24
CLASSICAL CABARET. NOCCA Institute, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2900. Performance by Marquita Lister, star of Porgy & Bess, directed by Carol Rausch. Tickets $50. 4 p.m.
