A New Orleans playwright turns a Whitney Plantation visit into a world premiere at Le Petit Theatre this week.

The Beauregard-Keyes House turns 200 this year, and a September symposium will dig into how the Chartres Street landmark has survived two centuries.

Grammy winner Ella Mai headlines New Orleans' 2,600-seat Saenger Theatre this Friday on her 'Do You Still Love Me?' tour.

A 2,600-square-foot interactive map tracing all 50 states will debut in New Orleans before traveling to schools and museums.

White Linen and Lagniappe returns to Olde Towne Slidell this Saturday with live music, food, shopping and local vendors.

New Orleans is the only city named to a new national list of irreplaceable American heritage places. The honor highlights both its cultural power and mounting preservation threats.

Quoc and Amanda Nguyen were named Oshun's 31st king and queen; the selection is being billed as the first time an Asian American king and queen will reign together in a New Orleans krewe.

The Arts District will stage the 32nd Fidelity Bank White Linen Night on Aug. 1 with galleries, two music stages, a cool‑down lounge and an afterparty at the CAC. The night raises funds for Arts District New Orleans.

Satchmo SummerFest returns Aug. 1–2 with free music, lectures and a Satchmo Salute second-line; the Jazz Mass will be held again at St. Augustine Church's sanctuary.

Keith Thomas narrowly defeated Cedric Richmond to be named King Zulu for Mardi Gras 2027. The John F. Kennedy band director will lead the Zulu parade on Feb. 9.

Adelaide Wisdom Benjamin, a longtime patron whose endowments helped steady New Orleans’ orchestra, died May 30 at 93. Her name now names the LPO’s music-director post.

Willie Puckett Jr., a key figure in New Orleans bounce, died May 3 at 50. He helped popularize the "Doggie Hopp" and "trip out" dances that shaped local club culture.

The National WWII Museum hosted a sold-out early screening of Tom Hanks’ 20-part WWII series ahead of its Memorial Day premiere.