Exhibits & Galleries in Lafayette

STEAM Summer Camps at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana

Sun, May 24, 8:30 AM UTC · The Children's Museum of Acadiana · 201 E. Congress St., Lafayette, LA

Chess Club for Kids

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA · Ages 6–12

If numbers allow, we can play a tournament bracket. Checker boards will also be available. Practice problem-solving and develop critical thinking at this hands-on STEAM program for ages 6 - 12. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Books & Breakfast with Kids Author Vaunda Micheaux Nelson

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Keller Library · 601 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA

Registration for Books & Breakfast is recommended to help us plan supplies. Vaunda Micheaux Nelson will speak about her children's book that recounts the experience of McDonogh three, Leona Tate, Gail Etienne, and Tessie Prevost, as they desegregated McDonogh 19 Elementary School on November 14,...

The Children's Museum of Acadiana

The Children's Museum of Acadiana · 201 E. Congress St., Lafayette, LA

Explore The Children's Museum of Acadiana, a childrens museum in Lafayette, LA with 15,000 square feet of space. Exhibits and attractions include Learn by Doing!, STEM Street, Knowledge Nook, Stuffee and 18 more. Offers Experience in education, childcare, camp, or museum settings preferred.. Hosts u

Kid Cudi: The Rebel Ragers Tour

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: April 28, 2026–June 27, 2026Other artists performing on tour: M.I.A., Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü and Dot Da Genius presents GLKPRTY w/ Powers Pleasanton across select dates.Buy tickets: Kid Cudi w

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

In 2 weeks · Apr 23 – Apr 27 · New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival · Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Presented By Shell | April 23-May 3, 2026 - Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon & Many More!

Act Before April 20: The No. 1 Move to Make Before The SpaceX IPO

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM UTC · News Radio 710 KEEL · 6341 Westport Avenue, Shreveport, LA

Flavors of Louisiana Cook-Off Fundraiser Presented by Friends of the Capitol Park Museum

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Sunday, Apr 26, 2026 Flavors of Louisiana Cook-Off Fundraiser Presented by Friends of the Capitol Park Museum Capitol Park Museum

Robotics Workshop for Tweens

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 9–12

High school students from Jesuit Robotics will lead this afternoon workshop. Open to tweens ages 9 - 12. Registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

JOB1

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 3:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

JOB1 is here to help at any stage in your career, even if you're just starting out. JOB1 YouthWorks Career Center helps youth between the ages of 16 - 24 find jobs, explore careers, pursue education goals, develop leadership skills, and receive comprehensive guidance and counseling. Visit...

Craft Happy Hour Herbal Remedy with Kim Nicole

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM UTC · Ogden Museum of Southern Art · Camp St New Orleans, LA

Join wellness educator Kim Nicole for a Craft Happy Hour! Participants will create their own herbal teas. In this workshop students will learn about herbs that combat stress, boosts the immune system

Danny Brown Stardust U.S. Tour

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: April 18, 2026–May 23, 2026 Other artists performing on tour: Holly Buy tickets: Danny Brown Website

Teen Volunteer Day

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Keller Library · 601 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA · Ages 14–18

Registration required. Teen Volunteer Day is open to teens ages 14 - 18. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

LEGO Club

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 5–12

Are you up for a LEGO challenge? Meet us at the library to build, create and play with other master builders! Ideal for ages 5-12. Sensory Considerations: Potential for close proximity/shared space with other participants Some bright colors and loud noises. For accessibility accommodations, please..

The Kid Laroi: A Perfect World Tour

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: April 27, 2026–Nov. 17, 2026Other artists performing on tour: Tommy RichmanBuy tickets: The Kid Laroi website | Live Nation

Exhibition Opening Reception: The First Piano Players and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Thursday, Apr 16, 2026 Exhibition Opening Reception: The First Piano Players and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Stroke Awareness and Prevention Information

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · East New Orleans Regional · 5641 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, New Orleans, LA

For more information, please visit tulanedoctorsneuro.com/comprehensive-stroke-center/ .

Art Studi-O Hand Beading with Marwan Pleasant

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 5:00 AM UTC · Ogden Museum of Southern Art · Camp St New Orleans, LA

Join Marwan Pleasant, a Black Masking Indian artist with over 20 years of experience in an immersive hands-on workshop. Participants will learn the foundational techniques of traditional hand beading.

Georges Seurat & Pointillism

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Latter Library · 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, New Orleans, LA

Learn from great scientists and artists of the past as we explore the world around us. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Friends of the Cabildo Film Series1970s Jazz Fest Films

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026 Friends of the Cabildo Film Series1970s Jazz Fest Films New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Tech N9ne and E-40: Strange Wid' It Tour

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: April 22, 2026–May 24, 2026 Other artists performing on tour: None Buy tickets: Strange Music Website

Evenings at the Easel Figure Drawing in the Rotunda

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM UTC · Ogden Museum of Southern Art · Camp St New Orleans, LA

Ogden Museum welcomes artists of all backgrounds to experience the practice of figure drawing in the historic rotunda of the Patrick F. Taylor Library. Guided by Museum Educator Myron Solomon Jr., ea

Spring Dance: In partnership with UL College of Arts / Dept. of Dance

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 AM UTC · Hilliard Art Museum · Lafayette, LA

The Hilliard Museum, in partnership with students from the UL Lafayette Dance Program, invites you to an evening of dance where students will present new choreography inspired by the current exhibitio

Lloyd Banks: European Tour

In 1 week · Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: April 20, 2026–May 6, 2026Other artists performing on tour: NoneBuy tickets: Lloyd Banks website

Councilman Freddie King, III - District C

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:15 PM–5:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

If you're a District C resident, stop by during Freddie King III's office hours to discuss city issues with your council representative. No appointment necessary.

Ghostface Killah: Supreme Clientele 2 Tour

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: Jan. 9, 2026–April 25, 2026Other artists performing on tour: NoneBuy tickets: Bandsintown website

From Home to the Sky: Louisiana Women Aviators in WWII

In 2 weeks · Fri, Apr 24, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026 From Home to the Sky: Louisiana Women Aviators in WWII Wedell-Williams Aviation & Cypress Sawmill Museum

Cardi B: Little Miss Drama Tour

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: Feb. 11, 2026–April 18, 2026 Other artists performing on tour: None Buy tickets: Cardi B website

The First Piano Professors and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

The First Piano Professors and the Lost Music of Early New Orleans Thu, April 16, 2026 New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Sci-Fi Shorts

In 2 weeks · Sat, Apr 25, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Latter Library · 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, New Orleans, LA

Upcoming selections: February: "The Cold Equations" by Tom Goodwin & “Reason” by Isaac Asimov March “We Can Remember It for You Wholesale” by Philip K. Dick & “Mimsy Were the Borogoves” by Lewis Padgett April: “Exhalation” by Ted Chiang & “The...

DDG: Blame The Chat Tour

In 1 week · Mon, Apr 20, 5:00 AM UTC · Hot 107.9 · LA

Dates: April 21, 2026–May 11, 2026Other artists performing on tour: NoneBuy tickets: DDG website

Listening Lounge

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Keller Library · 601 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA

Bring your favorite vinyl records for a show-and-tell–style listening party (turntable provided). Enjoy group discussion on vinyl records and collecting. Hosted by librarian and discophile Jody Watkins, featuring demonstrations of record care and cleaning and items from his personal...

Lunchtime Lagniappe: Louisiana Women in WWI & WWII

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Friday, Apr 17, 2026 Lunchtime Lagniappe: Louisiana Women in WWI & WWII Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame & Northwest Louisiana History Museum

Glass Recycling Drop Off

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · East New Orleans Regional · 5641 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, New Orleans, LA

Please do not drop off glass outside of program hours. Unattended glass on the premises is unsafe for everyone and has to be thrown away. Visit these links for more information about Glass Half Full and Glassroots . In partnership with Glassroots and the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library ...

International Jazz Day

In 3 weeks · Mon, Apr 27, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Tuesday, Apr 28, 2026 International Jazz Day New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Virtual Author Talk: Miranda Cowley Heller

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA · Ages 55+

Award-winning and bestselling author Miranda Cowley Heller takes us on an intimate journey through the life stages of a woman in her new poetry collection, What the Deep Water Knows. Delicate, yet exceedingly raw, these poems will transport you as vividly as any work of fiction. If I could fly...

Gallatin Street Fest 2026

In 3 weeks · Sun, Apr 26, 5:00 AM UTC · Louisiana Civil Rights Museum · 2026 Gallatin Street, LA

Monday, Apr 27, 2026 Gallatin Street Fest 2026 New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Metropolitan Human Services District

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

For more information about Metropolitan Human Services District, please visit www.mhsdla.org .

Crossword Club

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 21, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · East New Orleans Regional · 5641 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, New Orleans, LA

Work together to complete the monthly New York Times Crossword.

Discussing the New Yorker

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–7:30 PM UTC · Latter Library · 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, New Orleans, LA

Discuss feature articles in order of appearance in this week's New Yorker Magazine . Don't have a subscription? Come by the Library to read our copy. You can also access the New Yorker and other digital magazines through the Library's digital resource Flipster. With Flipster, you can read complete..

Reproductive Health Resources

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 6:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

Schedule free pick up of emergency contraception, pregnancy tests, condoms, and information at Plan B NOLA . In partnership with The New Orleans Health Department and Women with a Vision .

Private Outreach: KIPP Central City

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 23, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

Contact Name & Info: Jayde Larsen, jlarson@kippneworleans.org Grade: PreK

Looking for a Job? Let us Make it Easier

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 15, 6:00 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

Drop by for help with any of the following: Finding and applying for jobs online Creating or updating your resume Writing a cover letter that gets noticed This is a small workshop, guided by the needs of the participants. Get support, skills, and knowledge from Library staff and your fellow...

Create & Play: Superheroes Unite!

In 1 week · Fri, Apr 17, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Book Gumbo

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 10:00 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Keller Library · 601 S Hennessey St, New Orleans, LA 70119, New Orleans, LA

Upcoming selections: March: The Names by Florence Knapp April: The Empusium by Olga Tokarczuk May: Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Books are typically available in multiple formats—including print, e-books, and e-audiobooks. Visit the Library catalog to request upcoming selections. This is...

Author Night at Hubbell Library: Ned Randolph

In 2 weeks · Tue, Apr 21, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

Organized around New Orleans and South Louisiana as a case study, Muddy Thinking in the Mississippi River Delta examines how the unruly Mississippi River and its muddy delta shaped the people, culture, and governance of the region. It proposes a framework of "muddy thinking" to gum the wheels of...

Documentary Screening

In 2 weeks · Wed, Apr 22, 9:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Algiers Regional · 3014 Holiday Dr, New Orleans, LA 70131, New Orleans, LA

Director Robert Stone ("Oswald's Ghost," "Guerrilla: The Taking of Patty Hearst") traces the origins of the modern environmental movement through the eyes of nine Americans who propelled the movement from its beginnings in the 1950s, to its moment of triumph in 1970 with the original Earth Day, and.

BINGO: Preschool Edition

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM UTC · Latter Library · 5120 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115, New Orleans, LA · Ages Up to 5

This early learning program encourages children to develop and enhance their early literacy skills such as phonological awareness, print awareness, letter knowledge, print motivation, and vocabulary. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

Teatime Reading Nook

In 1 week · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Main Library · 219 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112, New Orleans, LA

For more information or to receive PDFs of the stories visit the Cita Dennis Hubbell Library or call 504-596-3113. Sponsored by the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library .

HOLD ENO COMPUTER LAB SNAP 2026

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 16, 3:30 PM–7:30 PM UTC · East New Orleans Regional · 5641 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127, New Orleans, LA

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