Events
Markets, festivals, workshops, and other exciting events around town
Upcoming Events
Louisiana SPCA February Happenings
When
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Taking place throughout the month of February.
Where
Greater New Orleans Area
Details
February 10th
Critter Cinema, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at the Louisiana SPCA, located at 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., from 6:30pm-9:30pm. Great fun for animal-loving, pizza-eating, movie-watching kids! What better way to end the week than getting cozy with kitties & puppies, enjoying G-rated critter movies, making friends with other young animal lovers and snacking on pizza & popcorn at the LA/SPCA! For kids ages 5-10, please feel free to bring a sleeping bag, pillow and PJs. $25 per child. Pre-registration is required, please call 368-5191, ext. 143 or e-mail stephanie@la-spca.org. For more info visit www.la-spca.org/crittercinema
February 11th
An Adoption Option, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Jefferson Feed, Pet & Garden Center, located at 4421 Jefferson Hwy., from 11:00-3:00. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
February 11th
An Adoption Option, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Neighborhood Pet Market, located at 231 N. Carrollton Ave. from 12:00-2:00. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
February 25th
An Adoption Option, sponsored by the LA/SPCA will be held at Clearview Mall, located at 4436 Veterans Blvd., from 11:00-3:00. LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager to find a new home will be available for adoption. Call 368-5191 or visit www.la-spca.org for more information.
Ongoing Events
10,000 Small Businesses
When
Applications for the November 2011 Workshop are due September 8th, 2011
Where
Delgado Community College
Algiers Point Art & Fine Craft Market
When
First Saturday of each month from 10 am - 4 pm
Where
446 Pelican Ave. at the old Gulf Station across from Confetti Park
All Things Local: Hollygrove Market and Farm on WGSO
When
Saturday Mornings at 9:00 AM
Where
WGSO Radio 990 AM
Art Markets Bywater Art Market
When
Date: Third Saturday of each month Time: 9 am to 4 pm
Where
Markey Park, 3300 Royal St.
Arts Market of New Orleans
When
Date: Last Saturday of each month Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where
Palmer Park, corner S. Clairborne and S. Carrollton avenues
Covington Farmers Market
When
Date: Wednesdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time: Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where
609 N. Columbia St., Covington
Crescent City Farmers Market
When
Date: Tuesdays Time: 9 am to 1 pm
Where
Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St.
French Market
When
Date: Daily Time: Hours vary by vendor.
Where
N. Peters Street, between St. Ann and Barracks streets
Freret Market
When
Date: First Saturday of each month Time: Noon to 5 pm
Where
Freret Street parking lot, between Napoleon Avenue and Jena Street
Friday Night Live with Troy Sawyer
When
Date: Every Friday Night Time: 10PM to 2AM
Where
The Precinct 1377 Annunciation St. (Across from the Saulet)
Fridays at the Roch
When
Date: Last Friday of each month Time: 5 pm to 9 pm
Where
Neutral ground behind St. Roch Market, St. Claude at St. Roch Ave.
Gretna Farmers Market
When
Date: Saturdays Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where
Huey P. Long Avenue, between Third and Fourth streets
Harrison Avenue Marketplace
When
Date: Second Wednesday of Every Month Excluding January, February, June and July. Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Where
801 Harrison Avenue (Parking lot of former Lakeview Fine Foods)
Jeremy Davenport
When
Every Thursday from 5:30 to 9PM Every Friday and Saturday from 9PM to 1AM
Where
In the Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans 921 Canal St.
LA SPCA Events for the Month of September
When
Events for the LA SPCA through the end of September
Where
Locations vary by event, see details below.
Sankofa Farmers Market
When
Every Saturday from 10AM to 2PM
Where
At Caffin and St. Claude Avenues in the Lower 9th Ward
Tag-- You're It! Mobile Tagging for Stay Local! Businesses FAQ's
When
Ongoing
Where
Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines Parishes
The Gumbo Green Games - Go Green and Save Green
When
Ongoing from now until March 2012.
Where
New Orleans
The Upper 9 Farmers Market
When
Date: Every Saturday Time: 1 pm - 4 pm
Where
3500 St. Claude St. (Holy Angels)
Upper 9th Ward Farmers Market
When
Saturdays from 1PM - 4PM
Where
Holy Angels Parking Lot, 3500 St. Claude
Vietnamese Farmers Market
When
Date: Saturdays Time: 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Where
14401 Alcee Fortier Blvd.
Water Challenge 2012
When
Applications due by September 30th 2011 at Midnight!
Where
The Idea Village and The Greater New Orleans Foundation
Women & Wine on Wednesdays
When
Date: Third Wednesday of Every Month (usually) Time: 5:30 pm - 7 pm
Where
Location varies
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