The French Market (www.frenchmarket.org) was once a hub of Creole culinary life, a bazaar teeming with fresh local foods. Running through Wednesday, the Gulf Alive! at the French Market aims to help rekindle that spirit. The schedule includes food-related seminars and cooking demonstrations and an expanded roster of farmers market vendors to test demand for fresh foods at the historic venue. Visitors can grab a meal at the market's Green Fork Cafe during event days as well. For schedules and details, visit www.gulfalive.com. Free admission. — Ian McNulty
April 18-20
Gulf Alive! At the French Market
9 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Wednesday
French Market Place, between Decatur and N. Peters streets