family
Thursday 20
NURSERY RHYME TIME. Lakeshore Library Branch, 1000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 838-4375. Interactive puppet comedy with the Porta-Puppet Players. Free admission. 2 p.m.
Saturday 22
COMIC COMMOTION. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231, ext. 220. Sound effectionist and storyteller Charlie Williams presents program. Admission $3.50 adults, $2.50 children and seniors. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Monday 24
AUDUBON WILDERNESS PARK SUMMER CAMP. Wilderness Park, River Road past English Turn Country Club, English Turn, 246-5672, ext. 4116. Summer camp for ages 7-9 with this week's program "Wilderness Skills" teaching basic skills of the outdoors. Audubon Institute members $95, non-members $105. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, through Friday.
special events
Tuesday 18
CARMELITES CARE FUNDRAISER. Mount Carmel Academy Performing Arts Center, 2845 N. Roman St., 831-1909. Fundraiser for the Sisters of Mt. Carmel's Carmelite Ministries, featuring food, drinks, silent auction and entertainment with emcee District Attorney Harry Connick Sr., and the Pfister Sisters. Tickets $50 per person. 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Portland Beavers. Tickets $5-$9. 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday 19
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS.Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Portland Beavers. Tickets $5-$9. 7:05 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE. Lafayette Square, St. Charles Ave. across from Gallier Hall. Four Unplugged with Percy Sledge performs as part of the Downtown Development District's weekly concert series. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday 20
COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION FUNDRAISER.Southern Yacht Club, 105 N. Roadway St., 582-2557. 16th annual fundraising banquet and auction to benefit the Delta Chapter of the Coastal Conservation Association's effort to protect Louisiana fishing resources. Tickets $100 per person, $1,000 table of 10. 5:30 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Portland Beavers. Tickets $5-$9. 7:05 p.m.
PRELUDE TO ALPHA XVII. Club 360°, World Trade Center, 2 Canal St., top floor, 482-1535. Fashion Group International of New Orleans showcase with a designer auction of items donated by internationally known designers to benefit the Fashion Group Foundation and the American Diabetes Association. Tickets $35 advance, $40 at door. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
SUMMER AT THE SHOPS. Shops at Canal Place, 365 Canal St., first floor, 522-9200. The Molly Ringwalds perform as part of the Summer at the Shops concert series, with drink proceeds benefitting Children's Hospital. Free admission. 5 p.m to 8 p.m.
SWING FOR SWINGS. Blain Kern Mardi Gras World, 233 Newton St., Algiers, 368-4770. Fundraiser for Confetti Kids to revitalize two playgrounds in Algiers Point with music by Wendell Lewis Trio, and Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots, food, drink and an auction. General admission tickets $35, patron party $75, $1000 for table of 10. 6:30 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. event.
Friday 21
GIVE IT UP FOR THE ARTS. Daisie Mae's Astral Plane Cafe & Gallery, 4409 Magazine St., 895-6753. Art exhibit reception of work by Heather Weathers, Gabriella Mills, Sarah Spell and Shawn Maholland featuring Weathers' @ss Print Wallpaper performance, tribal-style belly dancing with Devyani and fire dancing by Sami Young. Free admission. 8 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Portland Beavers. Tickets $5-$9. 7:05 p.m.
Saturday 22
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL. Delgado Community College, City Park Campus, 501 City Park Ave., 483-4410. Festival with live entertainment, free food and refreshments, children's activities and opportunity to learn more about Delgado's programs. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
FAT BLACK VS. DISCO. TwiRoPa Arts & Entertainment Building, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 587-3737. Dance party featuring Hybrid, Marques Wyatt and more. Tickets $20 advance, $25 door, $40 for VIP pass. 11 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tacoma Rainiers. Tickets $5-$9. 6:05 p.m.
SATYRICON'S TROPICAL SUMMER SIZZLER. Cowpokes' Barn, 1030 Marigny St., 525-4498. The Mystic Krewe of Satyricon hosts event with DJ Mike Ellis, raffle, auction and entertainment by Bianca Del Rio. Tropical clothing encouraged. Tickets $7. 8 p.m.
Sunday 23
BARK IN THE PARK. Zephyr Field, 6000 Airline Drive, 944-PETS. LA/SPCA-sponsored event inviting dogs and dog-owners to attend a Zephyrs game together, with pre-game activities. Tickets purchased directly from LA/SPCA will benefit the programs and services of the shelter. Levee tickets $5 (dogs welcome), stadium seating $7 (humans only). Contests 5:30 p.m., game 6:05 p.m.
CITY PARK CONCERT SERIES. City Park, Popp Bandstand, 482-4888. Real Love and 4 as 1 perform as part of summer concert series. Free admission. 4 p.m.
JUNIOR VIOLA RECITAL. St. Charles Ave. Presbyterian Church, 1545 State St., 897-0101. New Orleans String Project-sponsored concert featuring Karr High School student Juan Marshall playing a viola recital of works by Bach, Marais and Telemann. Free admission. 3 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tacoma Rainiers. Tickets $5-$9. 6:05 p.m.
SUNDAYS ARE A DRAG. Zoe Bistrot, 333 Poydras St., 207-5018. Three-course brunch accompanied by performances by Bianca Del Rio and Friends. $28, includes three courses and one cocktail. Show starts at 11:30 a.m., brunch 1 p.m.
Monday 24
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS .Zephyrs Field, 6000 Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155. Zephyrs host the Tacoma Rainiers. Tickets $5-$9. 7:05 p.m.
