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Comedy Catastrophe
TuesdaysComedy
Cassidy Henehan hosts the weekly comedy showcase. Free admission. 9 p.m.
Crescent City Farmers Market
EventsThe weekly market features fresh produce, kettle corn, Green Plate specials and flowers. Visit www.crescentcityfarmersmarket.org for details. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Treme Creole Gumbo Festival
Nov. 9-10Events
The sixth annual two-day festival spotlights New Orleans brass band music with live music, food vendors offering varying takes on gumbo, a large arts market and more. Hours 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Admission free.
Southdown Marketplace ARts and Crafts Festival
Sat., Nov. 2Events
This 25-year-old semiannual tradition hosts more than 300 vendors offering Cajun cuisine, handmade items including jewelry, clothing, woodcrafts, art and more. The plantation house and museum are open for tours. Hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Admission $5, children under 12 free.
Art for Art's Sake
Sat., Oct. 5Events
The street party features a host of art openings at galleries, plus food and drink vendors and live music. The Contemporary Arts Center holds an after-party with more live music food and drinks. CAC party. Admission free (after-party requires a ticket). Hours 6 p.m.-9 p.m. street party, 9 p.m.-11 a.m.
Louisiana Seafood Festival
Every other dayEvents
The festival features seafood prepared myriad ways by local chefs, daiquiris and sno-balls, two stages with full lineups of music, an arts and crafts village, children's pavilion and more. Friday: 11 am-9 pm; Saturday: 11 am-9 pm; Sunday: 11 am-7 pm
Red Dress Run 2013
Sat., Aug. 10Events
Runners in flamboyant red attire meet at Armstrong Park for a two-mile jog through the French Quarter, then back to the park for beer, barbecue, live music and more. Sponsored by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers, the event is a fundraiser for charities. Admission free, race registration $65-$70. Hours 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dirty Linen Night 2013
Sat., Aug. 10Art events, Events
A takeoff on the more genteel White Linen Night, this one day street party includes live music, a variety of food, local art, an opportunity to meet the artists and special sales at stores along Royal and surrounding streets. Admission free. Hours n/a.
Swing Dance Lesson With Amy & Chance
SundaysFitness and Dance
The bar and music venue offers free swing dance lessons. 4:30 p.m.
Arts Market of New Orleans
Last Saturday of every monthEvents
The Arts Council of New Orleans' market features local and handmade goods, food, children's activities and live music. Visit www.artscouncilofneworleans.org for details. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
HURRICANE ON THE BAYOU (NR)
Special ScreeningsGreg MacGillivray directs a film about Louisiana’s eroding wetlands and the natural protection they provide against hurricanes. Includes performances by Tab Benoit, Amanda Shaw, Allen Toussaint, Chubby Carrier and Marva Wright. Narrated by Meryl Streep. Entergy IMAX
Yoga/Pilates
SaturdaysFitness and Dance
The museum holds pilates classes every fourth Saturday of the month, and yoga classes on every other Saturday. Call 456-5000 for details. Free for NOMA and East Jefferson Wellness Center members, $5 general admission. 8 a.m.
New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, City Park
Mid-City
(504) 658-4100Crescent City Farmers Market
EventsThe weekly market features fresh produce, flowers and food. 8 a.m. to noon.
Friday Nights at NOMA
FridaysEvents
The museum's weekly event features music, performances, lectures, film screenings, family-friendly activities and more. 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Marketplace at Armstrong Park
ThursdaysEvents
The weekly market features fresh produce, baked goods, Louisiana seafood, handmade beauty products, art, crafts and entertainment. Visit www.icdnola.org for details. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
