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Friday 15
CRAZY HAIR DAY EVENTS. Louisiana Children's Museum, 420 Julia St., 523-1357; www.lcm.org -- Louisiana Children's Museum hosts author Barney Saltzberg for story time readings and book signings of Crazy Hair Day at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Two-day event also includes games, activities, self-portrait art project and more. Book donation to area schools. Call for information. Tickets $7 general admission, free for LCM members. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
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LISA COHEN. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The local artist and illustrator signs the children's book Little Stevie Wonder and judges a dance competition and a sidewalk-chalk art contest. 10 a.m.
SPACE DAY 2005. Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, Joe Brown Park, 5601 Read Blvd., 246-5672; www.auduboninstitute.org -- The Nature Center hosts its Space Day on the theme 'A Journey to Saturn' featuring planetarium programs, presentations, crafts, games and more. Tickets $5 general admission, $4 seniors, $3 for kids. 10 a.m.
JUMP FOR JAZZ. Children's Castle, 501 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 ext. 220 or 712-9861 -- The Panorama Jazz Band presents 'Jump for Jazz!' concert for children. Reservations encouraged. Tickets $3.50. 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Sunday 17
FAMILY ART WORKSHOP. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Weekly workshops designed to have children and adults work together; this week create floral compositions with watercolors and oil pastels. Cost $6 per family plus regular museum admission. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Tuesday 12
JOHN MURPHY. Christ Church Cathedral Chapel, 2919 St. Charles Ave., 895-6602 -- The Greater New Orleans Music Club presents a lecture and recital by Loyola University's professor John Murphy about the work of pianist William Bolcom. Tickets $5 at door. 10:30 a.m.
BOURBON HOUSE TASTING. 144 Bourbon St., 521-8311 ext. 490; www.bourbonhouse.com -- The Bourbon House holds guided bourbon tastings at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. with host Harlen Davis Wheatley from Buffalo Trace Distillery featuring cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Reservations required. Free admission. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
ROCK & ROLL DANCE CLASS. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Dance and exercise class set to rock music. Cost $10. 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
FESTIVAL FOR THE IMAGINATION. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.17poets.com -- Festival for the Imagination presents three days of poetry, music, art and dance. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.
ROB BLOCK. The Iron Rail Bookstore & Library, 511 Marigny St., 944-0366; www.ironrail.org -- The editor of Houston-based magazine The Alarm gives a presentation on radical social movements in Houston and upcoming protests against Halliburton. A discussion of local movements is encouraged. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
STATE OF THE NATION. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- ArtSpot Productions presents a program of performance art, music and theater as part of a new monthly series. This month's artists include Ahda Hann, Sunni Patterson, Students at the Center, the Panorama Jazz Band and M.U.G.A.B.E.E. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 for students/seniors, free for CAC members. 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday 13
MUSIC AT MIDDAY. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 862-3214; www.tulane.edu/~music -- The Newcomb Department of Music hosts a concert by mezzo-soprano Amanda Tarver and pianist Raisa Voldman as part of the Music at Midday Series. Free admission. Noon.
OKINAWA LECTURE. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 229; www.ddaymuseum.com -- Captain Rick Jacobs gives a lecture on the Battle of Okinawa. Bring lunch. Free admission. Noon to 1 p.m.
WOMEN AND JAZZ. Smith Regional Library, 6301 Canal Blvd., 596-2638 -- Trumpeter and professor Susan Fleet gives a presentation accompanied by images and music on the topic of all-women jazz orchestras from the 1930s to 1950s as part of the Spring Into the Arts series. Reservations encouraged. Free admission. 2 p.m.
STELLA! WINE DINNER. Stella! Restaurant, 1032 Chartres St., 587-0091; www.restaurantstella.com -- French Quarter restaurant presents a wine dinner featuring zinfandel wines from Rosenblum Cellars of California. Pre-paid reservations only. Cancellations require 24 hours' notice. Tickets $115 per person (includes five-course meal and wine). 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner.
M. CATHLEEN KAVENY. Loyola University, Monroe Hall, Nunemaker Auditorium, third floor, 861-5888; www.loyolano.edu -- The Notre Dame Professor of Law gives a talk on 'The Study of Law as a Humanistic Discipline' as part of the 'University and the Human in a Pluralistic Age' lecture series. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
PEEP SHOW FILM NIGHT. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Screenings of short films and videos by avant-garde women of New Orleans including Jilliene Buena, Rachel DeTrinis, Betsy Weiss and Janet Rudawsky. Tickets $7 general admission, $5 for 3 Ring Circus members. 8 p.m.
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LOUISIANA BIRDFEST. Pelican Park, Castine Center, Mandeville and various nature sites, (985) 626-1238; www.northlakenature.org -- The Northlake Nature Center hosts the ninth annual Great Louisiana BirdFest. Call for information. Thursday-Sunday.
HIV & LATINOS HEALTH CONFERENCE. Ritz-Carlton Hotel, 921 Canal St., 821-2601 ext. 227 -- The Louisiana Latino Health Coalition hosts a conference on HIV in the Latino community examining legal, medical and psychosocial topics. Free admission. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
VICTIMS OF CRIME CEREMONY. St. Tammany Parish Justice Center, front steps, 701 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 809-8383 -- Ceremony called 'Victims of Crime, Silent No More' honors all victims during National Crime Victim's Rights Week featuring District Attorney Walter Reed and sheriffs Jack Strain and Aubry Jones. 2 p.m.
J.B. HARTER VIRTUAL EXHIBIT AND RECEPTION. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 1 Collins C. Diboll Circle, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- The New Orleans Museum of Art hosts a reception and virtual exhibit from Paris of Classicism Subverted: Gay Art in the 21st Century featuring work by J.B. Harter and eight others. Complimentary French food and wine. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
BEVERLY GUY-SHEFTALL. Tulane University, Myra Clare Rogers Chapel, 865-5238 -- The coauthor of Gender Talk: The Struggle for Women's Equality in African American Communities gives the 10th Adele Ramos Salzer Lecture. Free admission. 7 p.m.
THE MERRY WIDOW. Armstrong Park, Mahalia Jackson Theatre for the Performing Arts, 529-3000 or (800) 881-4459; www.neworleansopera.org -- The New Orleans Opera Association presents The Merry Widow. Dorothy Danner directs Dianne Alexander, Sarah Jane McMahon, William Theisen and others. Robert Lyall conducts the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. Tickets $30-$100. 7:30 Thursday, 8 p.m. Saturday.
Friday 15
NEW ORLEANS SPRING FIESTA. Various locations and homes, (800) 550-8450 -- The New Orleans Spring Fiesta Association presents two weekends of tours of more than 20 historic private homes. Call for details. Ticket prices vary. Friday-Sunday and April 23-24.
LATIN AMERICAN ENVIRONMENTAL MEDIA FESTIVAL. Tulane University, Dixon Hall Annex, 865-5164; http://stonecenter.tulane.edu/EFF/ -- The Stone Center of Latin American Studies presents a three-day festival of films, digital media and videos on the subject of environmental challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean. A panel discussion on 'Filmmaking as Activism' opens the event 3 p.m. Friday in 100A Jones Hall (call 862-3143). Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
CLAUDIA DEMONTE. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Artist and curator discusses the current exhibit Women of the World at the CAC. $5 general admission, free admission for CAC members. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
SUNSET AT THE LANDING CONCERT. Columbia Street Landing, Covington, (985) 892-1873 -- Tony Green & Gypsy Jazz perform as part of the Sunset at the Landing concert series. Free admission. 6 p.m.
MYSTERIES BY REQUEST. Pinewood Country Club Clubhouse, 405 Country Club Blvd., Slidell, (985) 641-0781 -- Mysteries by Request present Dead Men Don't Change Channels, an interactive murder mystery. Advance tickets $32, $35 at door (dinner and show). 6:30 p.m. cash bar, dinner and show 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
JULIA JUMP. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, 636-3059; www.prcno.org -- The Preservation Resource Center holds its annual Julia Jump dance fundraiser featuring live entertainment, auction and food and refreshments. Tickets $85. 6:30 p.m. patron party, 8:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. dance.
FLESH ART SHOW PRE-PARTY. Poets Gallery, 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100 -- Preview party and fundraiser for the Flesh Art Show (at One Eyed Jacks on May 20) featuring body painting, henna, music and refreshments. $10 donation at door. Must be 21-up. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Nashville Sounds in the home opener. Tickets $5-$9.50. 7:05 p.m.
GWENDOLYN BROWN. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 283-8822; www.dillard.edu -- Dillard University's Lyceum Committee presents an evening of opera and Broadway songs and Negro spirituals by the contralto Gwendolyn Brown. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
MUSICA DA CAMERA. St. John Lutheran Church, 3937 Canal St., 865-8203; www.nomdc.org -- Musica da Camera presents a concert called 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The Life of Francis of Assisi.' Free admission.
ECLECTRONIC NIGHT AT Z'OTZ. Z'otz Coffeeshop, 8210 Oak St., 861-2224 -- Z'otz presents an evening of eclectic electronic music with live band the Sickniks and many DJs. Free admission. 9 p.m.
Saturday 16
TOUR DE CURE. Mississippi Gulf Coast, (888) DIABETES; www.diabetes.org/tour -- The American Diabetes Association presents a two-day fundraising cycling event touring 150 to 200 miles of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Call or visit Web site for more information. Saturday and Sunday.
MARCH OF DIMES WALK. New Orleans Lakefront, Lakeshore Drive and Franklin Avenue, 522-0865; www.marchofdimes.com -- The March of Dimes of New Orleans holds its WalkAmerica 2005 in memory of Patrick F. Taylor. Festivities follow the 5K walk. Proceeds benefit March of Dimes. Call or visit Web site for details. 8 a.m. registration, 9 a.m. walk.
BYWATER ART MARKET. Markey Park, Piety and Royal streets, 944-7900 -- Artwork for sale including paintings, textiles, sculpture, pottery, glass, metal and wood artwork, furniture, jewelry, photography and more. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EUDORA WELTY & WILLIAM FAULKNER CELEBRATION. Tulane University, Rogers Memorial Chapel, 862-8027; http://deepsouth.tulane.edu -- Tulane University's Deep South Humanities Center holds 'A Celebration for Eudora Welty and William Faulkner' featuring a community symposium, talk by Ellen Gilchrist, performance of a Welty short story, brunch and reception. Free admission. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ANNUAL SPRING FAIR. Edward P. Hynes Elementary School, 990 Harrison Ave., 483-6100 -- Hynes School holds its annual spring fair featuring music by local bands, games, rides, auctions, crawfish boil, food and refreshments. Tickets $1. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
LIVING HISTORY CORPS. The National D-Day Museum, 945 Magazine St., 527-6012, ext. 229; www.ddaymuseum.com -- Living History Corps presents a display of military and civilian impressions of life during World War II. Free admission. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
SAVE OUR LAKE FISHING RODEO. Lake Pontchartrain Basin area, 836-2215; www.saveourlake.org -- The Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation holds its ninth annual Save Our Lake Fishing Rodeo competition. Tickets must be purchased by Friday. Tickets $20 adults, $10 kids 16-under. Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday.
CO-OP FEST. Big Top Gallery, 1638 Clio St., 486-1998 or 569-2700; www.nolafoodcoop.org or www.thebigtop.us -- The New Orleans Food Community presents its third annual fundraiser featuring live performances by local musicians, fashion show, performance art, flea market and free food. Proceeds go toward opening a cooperative grocery store in New Orleans. Minimum donation $5. 2 p.m. to 1 a.m.
ZIMBABWE ART SHOW. The Community Church Unitarian Universalist, 6690 Fleur de Lis Drive, 486-3626 -- The Zimbabwe Artists Project shows their artwork and textiles. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Nashville Sounds. Tickets $5-$9.50. 6:05 p.m.
A TASTE OF OPERA. New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Lupin Hall, 2800 Chartres St., 940-2787; www.nocca.com -- The Vocal Music Division at NOCCA/Riverfront presents an evening of classic opera performed by area students. Free admission. 7 p.m.
ABITA SPRINGS OPRY. Abita Springs Town Hall, 22161 Level St., Abita Springs, (985) 892-0711 -- The Abita Strings, Wilson Savoy & the White Mule Cajun Band, Balsa Wood Flyers, Joe Manuel and Beth Patterson perform in concert. Reserved tickets $10. $7 at door.
BETTY SWANSON. German-American Cultural Center, 519 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, 363-4203 -- The author and historian gives a lecture and slide presentation on the history of Jefferson Parish. Free admission. 7 p.m.
FINE ARTS FESTIVAL. St. Mary's Dominican High School Gymnasium, 7701 Walmsley Ave., 865-9401 ext. 144 -- St. Mary's Dominican High School presents a fine arts festival featuring a student art exhibit and musical production called In the Beginning Š The Greatest Story Never Told by David Hahn and Maury Yeston. Tickets $10 general admission, $5 students/kids. 7 p.m. Saturday, 4 p.m. Sunday, through April 24.
GREEN HAWAII BENEFIT. Isadore Newman School, Gottesman Entrance & Lawn, 1903 Jefferson Ave., 896-8574 -- The Newman Parents Association present 'Green Hawaii' as the theme for its annual N'Inspiration fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the school. Call for ticket information. 7 p.m. patron party, 8 p.m. main event.
HEART & SOUL PARTY. St. Alphonsus Art and Cultural Center, 2045 Constance St., 524-8116, 722-8025, 439-1087 or 258-2977 -- Friends of St. Alphonsus hold a benefit featuring music by Rocky's Hot Fox Trot Orchestra, art auction, food by local restaurants and open bar. Tickets $30. 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS VOODOO. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 731-1700; www.govoodoo.com -- New Orleans Voodoo host the Columbus Destroyers. Tickets $6-$99. 7 p.m.
TREASURE THE CHILDREN GALA. Jerusalem Shriners Center, 1940 Ormond Blvd., Destrehan, (985) 785-5226 -- The St. Charles Council for Prevention of Child Abuse hosts a benefit gala featuring live performances by Irma Thomas and the Professionals and Jeanne Louise and the Tom Cherry Quartet, food and dancing. Tickets $75. 7 p.m.
WALKING WITH PEARL. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- The Urban Bush Women Dance Ensemble from Brooklyn, New York celebrates its 20th season with a performance called Walking With Pearl about the life of dancer and social activist Dr. Pearl Primus. Tickets $20 general admission, $15 students/seniors/CAC members. 8 p.m.
Sunday 17
MARCHING BAND CLINIC. Tulane University, Dixon Hall Annex, Room 260, 865-5139 -- The Tulane University Marching Band holds an instructional clinic about marching fundamentals for any university students interested in joining the Green Wave Band. Bring instruments and comfortable shoes. Lunch provided. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
OLD ALGIERS RIVERFEST. Algiers Courthouse, 225 Morgan St., 362-8813; www.oldalgiersmainstreet.com -- The Old Algiers Main Street Corporation holds its annual RiverFest featuring musical performances by Ellis Marsalis, Shades of Praise, the Algiers Brass Band, Clarence 'Frogman' Henry and others, arts and crafts, food and refreshments. Free admission. Noon to 6 p.m.
BARBECUE & BLUEGRASS BENEFIT. 1015 S. Carrollton Ave., 948-6701 -- Tulane University Health Sciences Center hosts a benefit bash for its Adolescent Drop-In Center featuring barbecue and refreshments, music by Whistlestop and silent auction. Tickets $35. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
BARBERSHOP RAP. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- The CAC hosts 'Barbershop Rap: A Conversation with John Barnes Jr., Ron Bechet, Kori Newkirk and Deborah Wills' on the themes in the new Hairstories exhibit. Local artist Willie Birch leads the discussion. Free admission. 1 p.m.
BROADWAY GALA. Jefferson Performing Arts Center, 400 Phlox Ave., Metairie, 885-2000; www.jpas.org -- The Jefferson Performing Arts Society presents its tenth annual Broadway Gala featuring the JPAS Youth Chorale. Proceeds benefit the chorale's annual performance tour. Tickets $15 general admission, $5 students. 2 p.m. Sunday.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Nashville Sounds. Tickets $5-$9.50. 2:05 p.m.
LE DUE VOCI. St. Joseph Abbey Church, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, (985) 892-1800 -- Vicki Fisk and Beth Staples of Le Due Voci perform vocal duets of opera, operetta, art songs and musical theater with Yui Asana on piano. Free admission. 3 p.m.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHORUS. Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- The Loyola University Chorus conducted by Meg Hully Frazier in concert. Free admission. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
MUSICA DA CAMERA. Holy Name of Mary Church, 500 Eliza St., Algiers, 865-8203; www.nomdc.org -- New Orleans Musica da Camera presents a concert called 'Brother Sun, Sister Moon: The Life of Francis of Assisi.' Free admission. 3 p.m.
SHELLY K. WEISBURG. New Orleans Museum of Art, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- The museum kinesthetic learning consultant gives a presentation called 'Crafting a Moving Museum Experience.' Free with museum admission. 3 p.m.
WALLACE STATE CONCERT CHOIR. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1329 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinityc.net -- The Wallace State Concert Choir perform under the direction of Mike Sparks as part of the Trinity Artist Series. Free admission. 5 p.m.
HEROES WITH HALOS. Restaurant August, 301 Tchoupitoulas St., 568-5723 -- The Louisiana State University Health Services Center hosts a benefit for its Children's Fund featuring patron cocktail reception, food, wine, live and silent auctions and tour of the restaurant's kitchen. Call for ticket information. 6 p.m. patron reception, 7 p.m. benefit.
PRIDE'S CROSSING BLUEGRASS BAND. Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane, Slidell, (985) 646-4375; www.slidell.la.us -- Pride's Crossing performs as part of the Bayou Jam Spring Concert Series. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
REFRIDGERATOR ART FUNDRAISER. TwiRoPa, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 488-6188; www.eBenefit.us/ISL -- The International School of Louisiana hosts a Refrigerator Art fundraiser featuring patron party, music by local bands, food and art auction. Tickets $125 (includes patron party), $35 general admission. 6 p.m. patron party, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. fundraiser.
BACKSTAGE AT DA FONKY BURLESK: A FUNK MUSICAL. The Funky Butt, 714 Rampart St., 228-1909; www.thefunkyb.com -- Writer-director Alycya K. Miller presents a musical about the return of a famous TV host to her seedy past in New Orleans starring The Genie and Nedra Ne'Quan. Big Sam's Funky Nation performs after show. Tickets $15 (includes $5 off concert admission). 7 p.m. Sunday, through May 1.
DILLARD SPRING CHOIR CONCERT. Dillard University, Lawless Memorial Chapel, 283-8822; www.dillard.edu -- The Dillard University Concert Choir presents its 69th annual spring concert featuring arrangements by the late Moses G. Hogan. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
LOYOLA JAZZ BANDS CONCERT. Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- Loyola Jazz Band directed by John Mahoney and Loyola Workshop Jazz Band directed by Matt Lemmler, in concert. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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A-1 APPLIANCE LADIES' GOLF EXTRAVAGANZA. Bayou Barrier Golf Club, 7427 Hwy 23, Belle Chasse, 865-0003; www.ucpgno.org -- Golf event fundraiser for United Cerebral Palsy of Greater New Orleans featuring music, food, massages and mimosas. Awards for costumes. Tickets $100. 8 a.m.
ALLFAX SPECIALTIES GOLF CLASSIC. Eastover Country Club, 5690 Eastover Drive, 896-9375 -- The New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister hosts an 18-hole golf classic featuring Saints players and coaches. Proceeds benefit Children's Hospital. Tickets $200. Noon registration.
BIG EASY ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS. New Orleans Municipal Auditorium, 1201 St. Peter St., 486-5900 ext. 136 or 160 -- The 18th annual Big Easy Entertainment Awards Gala honors the best artists, musicians and performers in town hosted by Harry Shearer. The event features theatrical and musical performances, buffet dinner and open bar. V.I.P. tickets $125. 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. awards and performances, after-party until 12:30 a.m.
NEW ORLEANS HORNETS. New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St., 525-HOOP; www.hornets.com -- Hornets host the Minnesota Timberwolves. Tickets $10-$218.50. 7 p.m.
NEW ORLEANS ZEPHYRS. Zephyr Field, Airline Drive, Metairie, 734-5155; www.zephyrsbaseball.com -- The Zephyrs host the Nashville Sounds. Tickets $5-$9.50. 7:05 p.m.
BASSOON RECITAL. Loyola University, Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- Loyola University hosts bassoonist Susan Andrews and members of the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra for a concert featuring compositions by Carl Maria von Weber, Michel Corrette, Franz Danzi and Jean Francaix. Free admission. 7:30 p.m.
EVENING OF OPERA SCENES. Loyola University, Nunemaker Auditorium, 865-3492; http://music.loyno.edu -- The Loyola Opera Workshop performs opera scenes under the direction of David Morelock. Free admission. 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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BUSTOUT BURLESQUE. One Eyed Jacks, 615 Toulouse St., 569-9100 -- Dance troupe trained in burlesque tradition with house singer Marcy Hesseling, backed by house band Ronnie Magri & the Bourbon Shakers. Tickets $20 general, $25 table seating. 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sundays.
DRUG-FREE LIVING CLASSES. Mary Queen of Vietnam Church, 14001 Dwyer Blvd., 362-4272; www.cadagno.org -- The Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse for Greater New Orleans holds classes for preteens and teens on how to live drug-free lives. Free admission. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW ASSISTANCE. New Orleans Music Office Co-Op, 4040 Tulane Ave., 483-2880 or 523-1465; http://musicofficecoop.com -- The Entertainment Law Legal Assistance Project offers free legal advice and assistance to musicians, visual artists, performance artists, filmmakers and writers. Appointments preferred. 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fridays.
FASHION SOIREE THURSDAYS. 820 Rampart St. -- Weekly fashion soiree featuring the designs of local fashion designers and costume artists presented by Everything Lovely by Oliver. Cocktails available. Free admission. 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays.
FRIDAY NIGHT FIGHT SERIES. Main Event Sports Bar, front parking lot, 3200 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 888-6451 -- A series that mixes boxing, martial arts, kickboxing and ultimate fighting matches every Friday night. Anyone qualified can compete. Tickets $10, beer specials and food available. 7 p.m. Fridays.
MUSICIANS YOGA. Yoga Bywater, 900 Louisa St., 427-7993; www.yogabywater.com -- Guitarist and yoga instructor Jonathan Freilich leads yoga class geared toward musicians' needs. Call for rates. 2 p.m. every Tuesday.
NOMA NIGHTS. New Orleans Museum of Art/ Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Both venues remain open from 12:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, with concerts, film screenings and other events offered periodically.
THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT. City Park, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 483-9488 -- Yellow Dog Prophet Choir performs under the direction of Albinas Prizgintas as part of the Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Tickets $6 general admission, $2 kids 5-12, free admission kids 5-under. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, through August 25.
UP CLOSE & PERSONAL. The Metropolitan, 310 Andrew J. Higgins Ave., 914-6224 -- Spoken word and open mic. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. to midnight Wednesdays.
UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHTS. The City Club, 1525 St. Charles Ave., 304-3355; www.neworleansblack.com -- Weekly ´VIP Party Experience' with comedy, live R&B and DJ dance party. Sexy and sophisticated attire (doorman's discretion). Admission $15. 10 p.m.
WEDNESDAY AT THE SQUARE CONCERT SERIES. Lafayette Square, St. Charles Avenue, across from Gallier Hall, 561-8927; http://wats.neworleans.com -- Downtown Development District hosts a weekly concert series featuring performances by New Orleans bands and musicians. This week: Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, Delbert McClinton and Shannon McNally perform. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 22.
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Friday 15
CAPITAL CITY BLUES CONCERT. F.G. Clark Activity Center, Baton Rouge, (225) 771-2160 or (225) 359-9328 or (225) 761-8400 -- Southern University hosts the Capital City Blues Concert featuring a musical tribute to Jackie Neal by the Neal Family and performances by Bobby 'Blue' Bland, Shirley Brown and Willie Clayton. Floor seats $35, $25 general admission. 7 p.m.
