From creepy to meaty things, it’s a mashup of fun things to do on weekends, fun things to eat, and good causes to support. If that’s not enough, you can also run through the grave (if it’s yours).
Amazing! Lots of good-tasting pig products (and other grilled goods) Pigs for Cause Saturdays and Sundays are for the benefit of supporting families dealing with pediatric brain tumors. Over 90 teams will compete on the category smolgas boards as participants enjoy world-class cuisine and entertainment on three stages at Lakefront Arena at New Orleans University and 6801 Franklin Avenue Avenue. Tickets start at $50. The gates will open at 3:30pm on Fridays and 11am on Saturdays. Let’s get into the grilling mood here.
The short but powerful dachshund will test its speed at Volksfest on April 4-6 at the German House in New Orleans.
Traditional German celebrations in spring at German house, VolksFest, Includes maypole, dachshund tracing, music, and schnapps (and other drinks like German wine). Also look for a variety of German dishes such as donor kebabs along with fish that fried fish on Fridays, such as blatworst, pretzels and donor kebabs. Admission is $5. Check out the fest here! Schnell!
A romantic, heartbroken by the madcap mission of reviving the love of her life in “Dead Lover,” with just a finger that has been mutilated as a memory, will be shown at the Overlook Film Festival.
Overlooking film festival It’s not something that’s often overlooked. The terrifying three-day movies and events arrive in America’s most haunted towns with a total of 56 films (Cloud, Ash, Dance Story: Word Salad Symphony) and live events and experiences, from new flicks to classic cinemas. Many filmmakers attend most films at Uptown and Canal Place at Plyantia Theatre on Pritania Avenue. Several live events are also being held at the Westin Canal location. Passes start at $350. owslookfilmfest.com.
Spit roasted lamb is one of the traditional dishes found at Belchers’ Croatian Festival on Fridays and Saturdays.
Heading to Bell Chasse Croatian festival. Croatian flavors combine local seafood to serve products such as grilled calamari, spit roast lamb, cheba puccis (a type of grilled sausage), desserts, beer, wine, and Bellchas’ 220 Croatian Way on Saturdays from 9pm to 9pm. The Croatian American Social Event also features music, traditional corodance performances, exhibitions, culinary demonstrations and children’s activities. Let’s enter the spirit of the festival here.
On Wednesday, March 16th, 2022, puppets dance at a giant puppet parade at Crescent Park in New Orleans, a children’s watch. (Photo: Sophia Germer, Nola.com, The Times-Picayune)
There is a list of performances, workshops and even a parade packed with parades, and it’s annual Giant Doll Festival A 14 stage event, mainly in the city’s Mariny and Bywater areas, to celebrate the excellence of puppet shows. Artists from all over the world come to New Orleans to showcase stories and techniques for using dolls and other objects. The parade includes doll “slams” or performance spots. From a marionette to a giant walking head there is much to watch and learn. Tickets for most performances start at $25. For more information about dolls, please see here.
The Louisiana Children’s Museum Mud Festival will be held on April 5th. At last year’s event, children play on mud hills.
the Madfest, Time to get messy at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. Saturday from 10am to 4pm, all ages are invited to participate in obstacle courses and other interactive activities with two entertainment. The highlight is the huge dirt pile for climbing and buildings. There is a “children’s wash” to clean after a muddy, cheerful atmosphere. Tickets start at $24. I’ll jump here to get messy.
The Italian Swiss Leno Parade in St. Bernard Irish Italy passes through the city of Charmet, celebrating the heritage of the region. The parade began and ended at the Saint Bernard’s Parish Government Complex and the Sigour Civic Centre, including marching units and over four dozen floats. Many produce was distributed during the parade, including cabbage, potatoes, oranges, lemons and pineapples. (Photo: Brett Duke, nola.com | The Times-Picayune | New Orleans supporter)
The queue is still lying in the metro area. St. Bernard’s Cemetery Italian Irgno Parade in Ireland The carnival-style parade includes floats, tracks, music groups and marching units, celebrating the trio of their hometown culture. The parade, which loops on West Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette, begins and ends at Sigur Civic Center at 11am on Saturday. The parade continues to roll with information here.
Writer and folklorist Mona Lisa Saroy will sign the poem “The Black Creole Chronicle” at the One Book One New Orleans event at the University of New Orleans Library.
Poems without boundaries The poetry and music festival and book signatures are at 3pm on Saturday at St. Claud Avenue, Caffeine Stanbul, 2372. Additional poets include music by Claudia Duran, Shera Phillips, Karhythm Price, Jennifer Pagan, and Margie Perez and Amyra Falcon. Interdisciplinary artist Jose Torres Tama is at the forefront of the event. This will also be available for Mexican cuisine and will be sold by the Community Book Center. Slide scales start at $10. For more information, please visit the Torres-Tama website.
New Orleans singer-songwriter Mia Borders
Music, communities, and help from support organizations that work with women and children facing homelessness. Festival of hope Come to the Zony Mash Beer Project and headline at 3940 Thalia St. Mia Borders on Saturday at 7pm, with the Save Hall All Stars, theater icon Bryan Batt taking on the MC duties. In addition to foods such as local chefs, brewing and tunes, there is a silent auction of several choice merchandise, including dining experiences, artwork and sports memorabilia. Tickets start at $125. Have hope here.
Racers will navigate the course in Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery. (Photo: Scott Threlkeld, nola.com | The Times-Picayune | The New Orleans Advocate)
Running through the cemetery in a horror film seems appropriate for a review film festival, but that’s not the Sunday of the 24th anniversary gallop passing through the grave. Run/Walking through history The Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. is like the “head of the hat” to the history of the spot as a racetrack. But now, the 5K and 1K races benefit Save Our Cemeteries, a conservation resource centre dedicated to preserving and promotion of the historic “City of the Dead” cherished in Crescent City. Admission starts at $35 and registration at 7:30am will take you in the right direction here.
