This weekend is the first weekend of parades on Friday, Saturday and Sunday! While the Uptown parades don’t start until next week, krewes roll through the French Quarter, New Orleans East and the Marigny this weekend.
Here are our weekend picks:
Fri. Feb. 7, 2020
Crawfish at the Rusty Nail | 4 p.m. | The Rusty Nail, 1100 Constance Street | Prices Vary
Football is officially over, but crawfish and Carnival seasons are upon us. Crawfish happen from 4 to 8 p.m. while supplies last. Click here for more information.
Friday Nights at NOMA: African Art panel, Bamboula 2000 | 5 to 9 p.m. | New Orleans Museum of Art | $15 admission, free for members
Bamboula 2000 is deeply rooted in the soul of Congo Square in New Orleans. This exciting music and dance experience formed in 1994 has become beloved in its home city and beyond. Bamboula 2000’s music is influenced by New Orleans, the Caribbean and Africa. This Friday’s night at the museum features a performance by the group and a discussion with multiple artists whose work is inspired by traditional African art practices. Click here for more information.
Sat. Feb. 8, 2020
2020 Humana Rock ‘n’ Roll New Orleans Marathon & 1/2 Marathon | 6 a.m. to Noon | Starts at Lafayette Square | $65 – $189 registration fee
Time to put those New Year’s resolutions to the test! Saturday and Sunday will be the Rock ‘n’ Roll 5K, half and Full marathons throughout the city. Even if you don’t plan on hitting the pavement, you should still know about the road closures in effect for the event. Click here for more information.
Art in the Bend | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 728 Dublin Street | Free to attend
Need a unique gift for Valentine’s Day. Still don’t have everything together for your Mardi Gras costume? Local artists are coming to the Riverbend Saturday for a special pop-up shop. Click here for more information.
Sun. Feb. 9, 2020
Red Carpet Oscar Party | 6:30 to 10 p.m. | The Country Club | Free to attend, drink and food prices vary
Get dressed up and watch the Oscars! Enjoy cocktails, beer, or your favorite wine at the party and guess who you think is most likely to win. The person with the most correct answers wins a free membership to the Country Club, and best dressed gets a $25 gift card. Click here for more information.
Tchaikovsky’s Joan of Arc | 2:30 p.m. | Mahalia Jackson Theatre | Tickets start at $30
The New Orleans Opera presents Tchaikovsky’s Joan of Arc, a work focusing on the Maid of Orleans. As newly appointed leader of the French army, she lifted the siege of Orleans and fearlessly won battle after battle to defeat the English and rescue the throne of France. Her capture led to one of the most celebrated trials in history. Click here to buy tickets.
This Weekends Parades
Fri. Feb. 7, 2020
Krewe Bohéme | French Quarter | 7 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 8, 2020
Krewe du Vieux | French Quarter | 6:30 p.m.
krewedelusion | French Quarter | follows
Sun. Feb. 9, 2020
