theater
THE ASSHOLE MONOLOGUES. Monkey Hill Bar, 6100 Magazine St., 899-4800 -- Chris Rose and RedBean present their irreverent show about the most misunderstood part of the body. Tickets $5. 8 p.m. Thursday, through May 26.
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.
A BLACKMAIL AFFAIR. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Mikko directs Dane Rhodes, Michael Sullivan, Andy English and others in a staged reading of a play by Paulette Crain with music by David Armstrong and Jim Walpole. Free admission with bar purchase. 7 p.m. Wednesday.
THE BROAD DOES THE BLUES. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Maryflynn Thomas and Jim Walpole present the newest installment in Thomas' musical blues-comedy series. Tickets $25 (includes $5 bar credit). 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
JOEY & MARY'S IRISH-ITALIAN WEDDING. True Brew Theatre, 200 Julia St., 522-8440 -- Sandi Roads Productions presents its dinner-theater comedy. Sandy Bravender, Dane Rhodes, Michael Sullivan and others star. Tickets $39.95 ('wedding' buffet provided by True Brew Cafe included). 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show, 8 p.m. buffet Friday-Saturday, through May 14.
THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST. St. Martha Parish Hall, 2555 Apollo Ave., Harvey, 366-1604 -- Jefferson Parish Parks and Recreation presents a comedy by Oscar Wilde. Joe Geringer directs Linda Aubert, Scott Steckler, Dana Ortt and Gina Rouchon. Tickets $12. 8 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
LOYOLA'S SENIOR PROJECT ONE-ACT FESTIVAL. Loyola University, Lower Depths Theatre, 865-3824 -- Loyola University's Department of Drama presents a festival of one-act plays by graduating playwrights. Free admission. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
OH, COWARD! Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carré, 616 St. Peter St. 522-2081; www.lepetittheatre.com -- Le Petit Theatre presents a musical based on the life and songs of the English dramatist Noel Coward. Co-star Ricky Graham directs Lara Grice and Sean Patterson. Tickets $26 general admission, $21 students. 8 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 15. (Reviewed in this issue.)
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND. Slidell Little Theatre, 2024 Nellie Drive, Slidell, (985) 641-0324 or (985) 643-0556; www.slidell-slt.org -- Slidell Little Theatre presents a musical about a French peasant girl who nurses a young man back to health and falls in love with him. Written by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Polly Hudgins and Brad Arsenaux direct Hannah Gillory, Casey Kelly, Fred Martinez and others. Tickets $17 general admission, $10 kids 18-under. 8 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, through May 15.
THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT. Minacapelli's Dinner Playhouse, 1540 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 781-6565; http://minacapellis.com -- Rickie Luke directs Rebecca Sutherland and Rich Lyon in a play by Bill Manhoff. Tickets $35 (includes dinner and show). 6:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, through May 22.
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE JR. Parishioner Center, 6500 Kawanee Ave., Metairie, 467-4423 -- The St. Philip Neri Drama Program presents an upbeat musical starring students as part of the Music Theatre International's Broadway Junior series. Stacy Taliancich directs. Tickets $10 reserved seating, $7 general admission, $4 kids. 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKIE. Martine's Lounge, 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 301-6288; www.martinesonline.com -- A comedy written and performed by Christy McBrayer with music by Tom Maron, Gina Forsyth and Seth Morrison. Rita Sheffield directs. Tickets $20 (includes free fried chicken). 8 p.m. Friday.
comedy
HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS CASINO. The Earl Turner Theatre, 533-6600; www.harrahs.com -- Wednesday: The Improv at Harrah's, 8 p.m.; Thursday-Saturday: The Improv at Harrah's, 10 p.m.; Sunday: The Improv at Harrah's, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
LE CHAT NOIR. 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.cabaretlechatnoir.com -- Thursday: God's Been Drinking, 10:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday: Comedy Sportz, 10:30 p.m.
MARTINE'S. 2347 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8637; www.martinesonline.com -- Friday: short-form improv with National Comedy Company, 10:30 p.m.; Saturday: The Nick & Elliot Variety Show, 8 p.m.
THE RIDGEWAY. 2490 Metairie Road, Metairie, 338-2002 -- Friday: Fatt Natt presents Mutzie, RedBean and T-Ray, 9 p.m.
TRUE BREW CAFE. 200 Julia St., 524-8441 -- Saturday: Brown!, improv comedy, 11 p.m.
art
galleries
3 RING CIRCUS' THE BIG TOP GALLERY. 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Rock 'N' Roll, juried visual art exhibit, through Saturday.
THE ACADEMY GALLERY. New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts, 5256 Magazine St., 899-8111; www.noafa.com -- Artwork by Carol Peebles and Tina Freeman, through May 7.
ACME GALLERY. 5700 Magazine St., 891-0357 -- Natural Disaster, Volume II, two-part group show curated by Stephen Collier and Jonathan Traviesa. Portions of the proceeds benefit the American Red Cross. Volume II through Saturday.
A GALLERY FOR FINE PHOTOGRAPHY. 241 Chartres St., 568-1313; www.agallery.com -- Helmut Newton and Fonville Winans: Portraits, Landscape and History, through June 30.
ANIMAZING GALLERY. 906 Royal St., 525-0744 -- The Art of Dr. Seuss, a national touring retrospective exhibit on the life and work of Theodor Seuss Geisel, through May 15. Grand opening of gallery includes second-line parade beginning in Jackson Square at 6 p.m., followed by opening reception for exhibit, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.
ANTON HAARDT FOLK GALLERY. 2858 Magazine St., 891-9080; www.antonart.com -- Mose T: A to Z, folk art by Mose Tolliver, ongoing.
ARTEBELLA GALLERY. 323 Chartres St., 299-7196 -- Work by gallery artist David Cameron Rankin; new paintings by D. Loy Scott; both ongoing.
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY. 432 Julia St., 522-1999; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Trespass, recent mixed-media artwork by Jacqueline Bishop, through Saturday. (Reviewed in this issue.)
ARTHUR ROGER GALLERY PROJECT SPACE. 730 Tchoupitoulas St., 524-9393; www.arthurrogergallery.com -- Work by Francis X. Pavy, through Saturday.
ARTICHOKE GALLERY. 912 Decatur St., 636-2004 -- Watercolors and prints of New Orleans landmarks by Peter Briant, ongoing.
ASHE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER. 1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 569-9070; www.ashecac.org -- Free People of Color: New Works on Paper by Jose Torres Tama, through May 17.
BARLOW ART GALLERY. 805 Royal St., 523-2964 -- New work by Lorraine Strieby, Linda Kernick, Leslie Denny and Connie Chapman, through May 15.
BARRISTER'S GALLERY. 1724 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 525-2767; www.barristersgallery.com -- Work by John Arceneaux, David Bradshaw, Ryan Burns, Julie Crozat, Mike Fedor, John Greco, Matjames, Kristine Meyers, Sean Star Wars and Myrtle Von Damitz III, ongoing; Tasha Robbins: The Spirit That Moves Us, through Saturday; For Donna, group show curated by Deborah Luster featuring work by Pinky Bass, Ruth Marten, Danna Moore, Laura Noland-Hunter, Donna Service, Kathy Vellard and Alexis Wreden, through May 28.
BRUNNER GALLERY. 215 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 893-0444; www.brunnergallery.com -- Into the Rhythm, mixed-media sculpture by Babette Wattigny; 29th Parallel, mixed-media paintings by Kat Fullilove; both through Sunday.
BRYANT GALLERY. 316 Royal St., 525-5584 -- Jazz Fest 2005, work by gallery artists inspired by New Orleans jazz, through May 15.
CAROL ROBINSON GALLERY. 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130 -- New works by Alexei Kazantsev, through Saturday.
CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Got Harte?, exhibition and sale of artwork by students from Alice Harte Elementary School, through Sunday; Hairstories, mixed-media group exhibition exploring the subject of African-American hair; Women of the World, international group exhibit of small mixed-media work by women; both through June 19.
D.O.C.S. GALLERY. 709 Camp St., 524-3936; www.docsgallery.com -- Work by Shug Lockett, through May 5.
EUROPA FINE ART. 526 Royal St., 412-8884 -- Artwork by Marc Clauzade and Todd White, ongoing; paintings by Nicole Sebille, ongoing. Opening reception for Sebille show featuring music by Steamboat Willie, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday.
EVANS GALLERY. 3815 Magazine St., 897-2688 -- The White Show, works in white by Blaire Rice Bennett, Auguste Garufi, Jean Geraci, Janet McGreal, Adele Sypesteyn and Katharine White, through Saturday.
FT. ISABEL GALLERY. 502 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-1841 -- Babes and Blades, sculpture by Martin Needom and mixed-media canvasses by Suzanne King, through Saturday.
GALERIE D'ART FRANCAIS. 541 Royal St., 581-6925 -- Contemporary European art by Shana Danilyants, Sergey Cherep, Manuel Vicario and Vincent Richieux, ongoing.
GALERIE RIVE GAUCHE. 318 Royal St., 524-5623 -- Work by European artists Gerard Valtier, Clothilde and Ford Smith, ongoing.
GALLERIA BELLA. 319 Royal St., 581-5881 -- Contemporary European art by Marso Savaro, Antonio Gravna and Nadme Lecomte, ongoing.
HANSON GALLERY. 229 Royal St., 524-8211; www.hansongallery-nola.com -- Artwork by gallery artists Peter Max, Raymond Douillet, Adrian Deckbar and Steve Taylor, ongoing; works by Gary Patterson and Marion Barnes, through May 9.
HERIARD-CIMINO GALLERY. 440 Julia St., 525-7300; www.heriardcimino.com -- Recent paintings by Paul Campbell, through Saturday.
THE HOUSE OF ART. 959 Gerard St. (Hwy. 59), Mandeville, (985) 674-9261 -- Oil, watercolor and acrylic paintings and prints by Mildred Reynolds and Carol Hallock, ongoing.
INSLEY ART GALLERY. 427 Esplanade Ave., 949-3512; http://insleyart.com -- Oil paintings and etchings by Charles C. Foster, through May 14.
JACK GALLERY. 537 Royal St., 588-1777 -- The Art of Music, exhibition of paintings, photography, silk screens and limited-edition works by Stanley Mouse, Robert M. Knight, Ronnie Wood and Grace Slick, through May. Reception with Stanley Mouse from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday-Friday.
JONATHAN FERRARA GALLERY. 841 Carondelet St., 522-5471; www.jonathanferraragallery.com -- Black + Gold, paintings by Dawn Black and sculpture by Elisha Gold, through Saturday; How Eye See It, photography by Henry Butler, through May 4. Opening reception with live musical performance by Henry Butler, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday.
KEVIN GILLENTINE. 3908 Magazine St., 899-4201; www.kevingillentine.com -- New paintings by the artist.
LEMIEUX GALLERIES. 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com -- New paintings by Beverly B. Erdreich, through Saturday.
MAGAZINE STREET GALLERY. 5207 Magazine St., 897-5330 -- Indoor and garden sculpture by Joe Miller, through May 31.
NEIGHBORHOOD GALLERY. 1410 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., 524-8800 -- New Works, paintings, collages and mixed media by Karen Rittvo, through May 5.
NEWCOMB ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Woldenberg Art Center, 865-5328; www.newcombartgallery.com -- Lives Remembered: Photographs of a Small Town in Poland 1897-1939, through June 5.
NEW ORLEANS ARTWORKS. 727 Magazine St., 529-7279; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Jazzin It Up, works by Udo Zembock and Darlene Biggus, through Saturday.
NEW ORLEANS GLASSWORKS AND PRINTMAKING STUDIO. 727 Magazine St., 529-7277; www.neworleansglassworks.com/site2/mainpage.htm -- Jazzin It Up, works by Michael Dearie, Teri Walker and Frank van den Ham, through Saturday.
PALMA GALLERY. 828 Howard Ave., 598-2276 -- The Hybrid, multimedia group exhibition with 18 artists curated by Matteo Neivert, through May 21.
POETS GALLERY. 3113 Magazine St., 899-4100 -- Altared Images: Trilogy, mixed-media group show of altars, through May 28.
RIVERTOWN FINE ART GALLERY. 409 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 468-7231 -- Paintings by Mary Lee Lombard and Deborah Crosby, through Saturday.
ROBERT BRUNO GALLERY. 900 S. Peters St., 679-0001; www.robertbrunogallery.com -- Legends of Jazz, photographs by Steven Forster, through June 1.
RODRIGUE STUDIO. 721 Royal St., 581-4244; www.georgerodrigue.com -- Bodies, recent paintings, drawings and prints by George Rodrigue, through May 15.
ROYALBLUES GALLERY. 623 Royal St., 524-2583 -- Group show featuring Kirsten Harlow, TJ Black, Lisa Cohen, Curtis Matherne, Alexander Harvie and Amanda Gresham, ongoing.
SOREN CHRISTENSEN GALLERY. 400 Julia St., 569-9501; www.sorengallery.com -- Paintings by Ed Smith, through April 30; group show curated by high school senior Michael Thompson.
STEVE MARTIN STUDIO. 624 Julia St., 566-1390 -- Just Today, paintings by Marc Kullman, ongoing.
SYLVIA SCHMIDT GALLERY. 400-A Julia St., 522-2000; www.sylviaschmidt.com -- A Southern View, oil and watercolor landscape paintings by Marguerite Robichaux, through Saturday.
VEN NORMAN GALLERY. 317 N. Columbia St., Covington, (985) 892-9555; www.vennorman.com/gallery.shtml -- 'Storytelling' paintings based on Mayan myths by Luz Maria Lopez; photography by Herman Leonard and Sally Dunn; paintings by Sarah Dunn; all through May 9.
THE WILLIAM AND JOSEPH GALLERY. 713 Royal St., 566-7009; www.thewilliamandjosephgallery.com -- Landscape paintings by Mark Ramy, metal sculpture by Barrett DeBusk, floral paintings by Jaline Pol, jewelry by Monique Leon and glasswork by artists from around the country, ongoing.
WINDSOR FINE ART. 221 Royal St., 586-0203; www.windsorfineart.com -- Toulouse-Lautrec and His Circle, works on paper by Henri Toulouse-Lautrec and artists of the Belle Epoque, through May 16.
spare spaces
DANTE'S KITCHEN. 736 Dante St., 861-3121 -- New bromoil photography by Zack Smith, through Saturday.
EAST BANK REGIONAL LIBRARY. 4747 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 838-1100; www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org -- You Are Where You Eat: Stories and Recipes From the Crescent City, traveling exhibit about New Orleans' cuisine, through May 24.
FAIR GRINDS COFFEEHOUSE. 3133 Ponce de Leon, 231-1084; www.fairgrinds.com -- All That Jazz, group exhibit of paintings, photographs, sculpture and assemblages, through Saturday. Discussion with the artists 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
HABITAT RESTORE. 2830 Royal St., 943-2240 -- Art installation made from recycled housing materials designed and built by artists Mark Guilbeau and Rian Kerrane, New Orleans Center for Creative Arts/Riverfront students, NOCCA/Riverfront instructor Jeff Becker and Habitat ReStore director Laurie Fitzpatrick, through May.
LA BOULANGERIE. 625 St. Charles Ave., 569-1925 -- Paintings by Joel Kelly, ongoing.
MIMI'S IN THE MARIGNY. 2601 Royal St., 942-0690 -- Underwater, new works, oil paint and ballpoint pen on paper by Catherine Lepp, ongoing. Opening reception with wine and tapas, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday.
OAK STREET CAFE. 8140 Oak St., 866-8710; www.oakstreetcafe.com -- Mixed-media designs by Richard Lynch; historical photographs of Oak Street and Carrollton Avenue area; both through May.
SUKHO THAI. 1913 Royal St., 948-9309 -- Paintings by Joel Kelly, ongoing.
TWIROPA. Tchoupitoulas Room, 1544 Tchoupitoulas St., 595-5091; www.nolastyle.com -- Backstage Photo Confessions, photographs by Leslie T. Snadowsky, ongoing.
ZOOM SZALON. 3141 Ponce de Leon, 599-9666 -- Artwork by Bob Markley, Zella Funck and Lulu Tidmore, and fashion designs by Fabiana, through Sunday.
museums
AMERICAN-ITALIAN MUSEUM & RESEARCH LIBRARY. 537 S. Peters St., 522-7294 -- Hand-painted and lettered plaques by artist Franco Alessandri, photographs, and memorabilia.
AMISTAD RESEARCH CENTER ART GALLERY. Tulane University, Tilton Hall, 6823 St. Charles Ave., 865-5535; www.amistadresearchcenter.org -- Rhapsody in Blue: Portraits of Blues Masters by Leon R. Wade, through May 31.
GERMAINE CAZENAVE WELLS MARDI GRAS MUSEUM. Arnaud's Restaurant, 813 Bienville St., 523-5433; www.arnauds.com/museum.html -- Exhibit featuring costumes, Carnival memorabilia and vintage photos from 1937 to 1968, open during restaurant hours.
HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS COLLECTION. 533 Royal St., 523-4662; www.hnoc.org -- A Heritage of Faith: Christ Church Cathedral and Episcopal Louisiana, 1805-2005, through May 7.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM CABILDO. 701 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/cabex.htm -- Louisiana and the Mighty Mississippi River, permanent exhibit; The Cabildo: Two Centuries of Louisiana History, ongoing; Freshly Brewed: The Coffee Trade and the Port of New Orleans, through Saturday.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM MADAME JOHN'S LEGACY. 632 Dumaine St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us -- Madame John's Legacy: History and Legends of a National Historic Landmark, ongoing; Goin' Cross My Mind: Contemporary Self-Taught Artists of Louisiana, ongoing.
LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM PRESBYTERE. 751 Chartres St., 568-6968; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/presbex.htm -- Mardi Gras: It's Carnival Time in Louisiana, ongoing; The Mardi Gras Art of Tony Green, through Nov. 20.
MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COCKTAIL. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.museumoftheamericancocktail.org -- Ongoing exhibits about the history of the American cocktail.
THE NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM. 945 Magazine St., 527-6012; www.ddaymuseum.org -- Memories of World War II: Photographs From the Archives of the Associated Press, through May 8; Green Light, Go: Airborne Operations in WWII, through Saturday.
NEW ORLEANS HISTORIC TRAIN GARDEN AT CITY PARK. New Orleans Botanical Garden, City Park, 482-4888; www.neworleanscitypark.com/nobg.php -- Miniature replicas of New Orleans architectural styles crafted from botanical bits, plus small-scale trains and streetcars, all in garden setting. Permanent exhibit is included with regular admission to New Orleans Botanical Garden.
NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART. 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- The Tortoise and the Hare: Symbols and Legends in Edo-Period Japanese Painting, through June 12; 64 Degrees of Separation: A Sequence of Photographs, through June 26; Seldom Seen: Aspects of English and Continental Ceramics, through Sept. 4.
NEW ORLEANS PHARMACY MUSEUM. 514 Chartres St., 565-8027; www.pharmacymuseum.org -- Permanent and rotating exhibits on the history of pharmacy, healthcare and medicine.
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART. 925 Camp St., 539-9600; www.ogdenmuseum.com -- Hands of Generations: Recent Works by Nene Humphrey, through July; Passport: Classic and Unknown Photographs by Herman Leonard and The Highway of Temptation & Redemption, A Gothic Travelogue in Two Dimensions: Photographs by Richard Sexton; both through July 17.
OLD U.S. MINT. 400 Esplanade Ave., 568-6990; http://lsm.crt.state.la.us/site/mintex.htm -- New Orleans Jazz, ongoing; The United States Mint, New Orleans: Its History and Operations, ongoing; Newcomb Pottery and Crafts, ongoing; O. Winston Link: The Louisiana Photographs, previously unpublished images from the 1930s and 1940s, through July 31; A Toast of New Orleans and Galatoire's Restaurant: Celebrating 100 Years; both ongoing; Revealing an American Wilderness: Audubon's Birds of Louisiana, ongoing.
SYDNEY AND WALDA BESTHOFF SCULPTURE GARDEN. New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org -- Five-acre outdoor collection of modern and contemporary sculpture, free and open to the public.
WILLIAMS RESEARCH CENTER. 410 Chartres St., 598-7171; www.hnoc.org/willcent.htm -- Tarnished Laurels: The British at the Battle of New Orleans, items from the War of 1812, through May; Louisiana Sites and Citizens, permanent.
call for artists
ARTEGG ARTMART EXHIBITORS. 1001 S. Broad St., 70125, 822-4002; www.artegg.com -- Painters, photographers, furniture makers, wood carvers, potters, glassmakers, sculptors, basket makers, jewelers, weavers and purveyors of nonperishable organic products are invited to exhibit. Spaces are 10-by-10 feet and exhibitors must provide own tents or tables. A deposit of $40 and rental fee of $40 is required monthly. ArtMart is every second Saturday of the month.
POSTCARDS TO THE CAC SUBMISSIONS. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- The Contemporary Arts Center invites artists of all ages and skill levels, celebrities, schoolchildren, and everyone creative to submit original works to be exhibited and sold at a benefit show called The RAIN Event: Postcards to the CAC, sponsored by RAIN Vodka on June 24. Proceeds go to the CAC. All pieces must be on 4-by-6 inches of paper. Archival paper and instructions available at the CAC. Submit up to three pieces. Deadline June 1.
words
Tuesday 26
BILL FITZHUGH. Garden District Book Shop, The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 895-2266 -- The author discusses and signs Highway 61 Resurfaced. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
LITERARY DAY AT TOWER RECORDS. 408 N. Peters St., 529-4411 -- Local authors sign their books. Musical performances throughout day. Free admission. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Joshua Clark and Dionne Character, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Julie Posner, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Ken Mask.
POPPY Z. BRITE. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The author reads from and signs Prime, the second installment of her Liquor series. 6 p.m. (Reviewed in this issue.)
Wednesday 27
SONNY BREWER. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The author signs The Poet of Tolstoy Park and plays songs on guitar. 6 p.m.
POETRY FORUM WORKSHOP. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 or 467-9034 -- The New Orleans Poetry Forum hosts a weekly workshop every Wednesday. 8 p.m.
ROLLAND GOLDEN AND SALLY KITTREDGE REEVES. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The illustrator and the historian discuss and sign their book Along the Banquette. 7 p.m.
POETRY FORUM WORKSHOP. 257 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, 835-8472 or 467-9034 -- The New Orleans Poetry Forum hosts a weekly workshop every Wednesday. 8 p.m.
TAO POETRY OPEN MIC. Neutral Ground Coffee House, 5110 Danneel St., 891-3381; www.neutralground.org -- Open mic poetry reading every Wednesday. 9 p.m.
Thursday 28
17 POETS OPEN MIC. Gold Mine Saloon, 701 Dauphine St., 586-0745; www.goldminesaloon.com -- Weekly series with featured poets Eluard Burt and Felice Guimont. Open mic to follow. Poets, storytellers, dancers, musicians, puppeteers and more are invited to share their art. Hosted by Dave Brinks. Free admission. 8 p.m.
JOEL L. FLETCHER. Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com -- The author signs Ken and Thelma: The Story of a Confederacy of Dunces. 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
MONICA PIERRE'S BOOK CLUB. The Afro-American Book Stop, New Orleans Center, 1400 Poydras St., first level, 588-1474; www.theafroamericanbookstop.com -- Monica's Book Club discusses Hotel Rwanda: Bringing the True Story of an African Hero to Film. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
PABLEAUX JOHNSON. Beaucoup Books, 3951 Magazine St., 895-2663 -- The author reads from and signs Eating New Orleans: From French Quarter Creole Dining to the Perfect Poboy. 5 p.m.
Friday 29
JOEL L. FLETCHER. Faubourg Marigny Art & Books, 600 Frenchmen St., 947-3700 -- The author signs Ken and Thelma: The Story of a Confederacy of Dunces. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
MARY B. MORRISON. The Afro-American Book Stop, Lake Forest Plaza, 5700 Read Blvd., Suite 275, 243-2436; www.theafroamericanbookstop.com -- The author signs Somebody's Gotta Be on Top. 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
RISING TIDE DISCUSSION. Barnes & Noble, 1601B Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 263-1146 -- Group discussion of Rising Tide by John Barry. 7 p.m.
Saturday 30
AARON BROOKS. The Afro-American Book Stop, Lake Forest Plaza, 5700 Read Blvd., Suite 275, 243-2436; www.theafroamericanbookstop.com -- The New Orleans Saints quarterback signs Rise Above, a motivational book for young people. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday 1
OPEN-MIC POETRY NIGHT. Ebony Square Meeting and Cultural Center, 4215 Magazine St.; www.wizewordz.com -- Open-mic poetry reading with Wize Wordz every Sunday. Admission $5. 9:30 p.m.
