Tuesday 24

YOGA FOR CHILDREN. Audubon Yoga Studio, 511 Octavia St., 821-9885; Octavia Books, 513 Octavia St., 899-7323 -- Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher and author holds classes for children, followed by signing for her book Yoga for Children . Classes $10 children, $15 adults. 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. ages 8-12, 5 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. ages 13-17.

MAGIC NIGHT WITH DR. MAGIC. Carreta's Grill, 1340 Lindberg Drive, Slidell, (985) 847-0020 (Tuesday); 2320 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-6696 (Wednesday); 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 727-7212 (Thursday) -- Children's magician performs tableside magic. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, ongoing.

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Tuesday 24

A NIGHT TO HOWL. Bridge Lounge, 1216 Magazine St., 299-1888 -- Read your original pet-themed poetry and win a chance for overnight stay at the W Hotel. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Louisiana. Dogs welcome. Entry fee $10. 8:30 p.m.

THERESA ANDERSSON. Le Chat Noir, 715 St. Charles Ave., 581-5812; www.noshc.org -- Singer and violinist Andersson performs concert to benefit the New Orleans Speech and Hearing Center. Tickets $75. 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday 25

NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE. Various venues, 529-WINE (9463); www.nowfe.com -- Annual event features vintner dinners at top local restaurants Wednesday, the Royal Street Experience Thursday night, and seminars and tastings Friday-Saturday at the Convention Center. Call or visit Web site for full schedule, prices and more. Wednesday-Saturday.

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: Sonny Landreth and Eh, La Bas!. Free admission. 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; series continues through June 22.

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.

THE 'H' WORD. Contemporary Arts Center, 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org -- Panel of cultural studies and humanities experts discuss 'Perspectives on Hair in the African-American Community.' Free admission. 7 p.m.

VINTNER DINNER. Andrea's, 3100 W. 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583 -- Italian cuisine of Chef Andrea is paired with wines selected by Avenue Wines in this New Orleans Wine & Food Experience-sponsored event. $85 all-inclusive. Reservations required. 7 p.m.

Thursday 26

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.

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.

THURSDAYS AT TWILIGHT CONCERT. City Park, New Orleans Botanical Garden, Pavilion of the Two Sisters, 483-9488 -- Karen Roy and friends perform as part of the Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Tickets $6 general admission, $2 kids ages 5-12, free admission kids ages 5-under. 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.; series continues through August 25.

Friday 27

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.

GLASS-BLOWING DEMONSTRATIONS. Conti Glass, 3924 Conti St., 483-1195 -- Free glass-blowing demonstration. 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

ELLIS MARSALIS. Tammany Trace Trailhead, Koop Drive at Water Tower in Abita Springs, exit 65-North off I-12, (985) 898-5243; www.stpgov.org -- Marsalis and band perform concert. Free admission. 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

ART THE FASHION. Kunflama Art Gallery, 1920 Magazine St., 586-1606; www.kunflama.com -- Opening reception for exhibit by Joseph White with hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. Free admission. 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

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.

3 RING CIRCUS BONANZA. The Big Top, 1638 Clio St., 569-2700; www.3rcp.com -- Party to celebrate 3 Ring Circus' sixth birthday with live music with Dinteen reunion show, food, drinks, art activities and more. Free for members, $15 non-members. 8 p.m.

Saturday 28

MID-CITY ART MARKET. City Park, between Peristyle and the Botanical Garden -- More than 60 artists selling pottery, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, wood, glass, metal art and furniture at a new location. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

REVITALIZATION OF THE FLORIDA. Desire/Florida Multipurpose Center, 2727 Louisa St., 944-2442 -- New Orleans Housing Authority hosts town meeting to answer questions about new public housing. 10 a.m. to noon.

PLAQUEMINES PARISH HERITAGE AND SEAFOOD FESTIVAL. Louisiana Medal of Honor Park, Barriere Road, Belle Chasse, 340-4778; www.phsfest.com -- Belle Chasse Knights of Columbus honor Medal of Honor recipients with festival featuring seafood, local produce, live music, children's activities, a 5K race and more. Free admission. 11 a.m. to midnight Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday.

JAZZ'N THE VINES. Pontchartrain Vineyards, 81250 Hwy. 1082 (Old Military Road), north of Covington, (985) 892-9742; www.pontchartrainvineyards.com -- Female jazz vocal harmony group the Pfister Sisters perform in outdoor setting. Picnic fare and gear welcome; no outside alcohol, wine and gourmet snacks sold. Admission $8.50 per person. 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

DENIZENS' LOUNGE. Z'otz Coffeeshop, 8210 Oak St., 861-2224; www.diagrasm.org -- DJs Ravencreature, Andy Torres and Sacred spin gothic and Middle Eastern music. Free admission; all ages. 8:07 p.m. until late.

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.

Sunday 29

BUTTERFLY ID WORKSHOP. Jean Lafitte Park, Barataria Preserve Visitors Center, 589-3882; www.nps.gov/jela -- Park rangers explain and show the different species of butterflies in preparation for National Butterfly Count Day on June 18 to be held in park. Free admission. 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

LOUISIANA VOCAL ARTS CHORALE. Loyola University, Holy Name Church, 236-7566 -- Chorale group performs concert 'War and Remembrance' with works by Hugo Distler, Herbert Howells, Robert Pearsall and others. Free admission. 3 p.m.

TRINITY ARTIST SERIES. Trinity Episcopal Church, 1729 Jackson Ave., 670-2520; www.trinityc.net -- The Navy Band New Orleans performs concert. Free admission. 5 p.m.

UNDERGROUND LIGHT. Alley Katz (upstairs from Blue Nile), 430 Frenchmen St., 430-9412; www.undergroundlight.org -- Benefit show for Underground Light, nonprofit helping at-risk youth achieve in the arts, featuring Bally Who? with DJ Ladyfingaz opening. Admission $10. 10 p.m.

Monday 30

CULINARIA COOKING CLASSES & DEMONSTRATIONS. Culinaria, 1519 Carondelet St., 522-8789; www.culinariaart.com -- Observe cooking demonstrations or participate in hands-on cooking classes Monday-Saturday. Call to register. Visit Web site for details of weekly daytime and evening events. Ongoing.

call for applications

AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL. (800) 310-FEST (8378); www.austinfilmfestival.com -- Screenplay competition accepting works in multiple categories. Download submission forms online. Deadline June 1. Registration fee $40.

FILM WORKSHOPS. New Orleans Film Collective, 2618 S. Carrollton Ave., 484-6249 -- Workshops on live action, animation and hand-processing film. Fee $38. Call or email wisewolfeiv@aol.com. Deadline June 1.

road trip

Thursday 26

2005 MEMORIAL DAY CIRCUIT PARTY WEEKEND. Various locations, Pensacola, Fla.; www.memorialdayweekendpensacola.com -- Johnny Chisholm and Oz present series of gay-themed parties with internationally known DJs and other miscellaneous entertainment activities at venues including renovated Emerald Isle Nightclub. Through Monday.

Saturday 28

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS. Grand Casino Biloxi, 265 Beach Blvd., Biloxi, Miss., (800) 354-2450 -- The Oak Ridge Boys perform in concert. Tickets $14.95-$19.95. 8 p.m.

REO SPEEDWAGON. Grand Casino Gulfport, Grand Event Center, 3215 W. Beach Blvd., Gulfport, Miss., (800) 946-7777 -- The band performs live. Tickets $19.95-$29.95. 8 p.m.

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