Threadhead Cultural Foundation announces 2020 grant recipients

The non-profit Threadhead Cultural Foundation is thrilled to announce grant recipients for its 2020-21 funding cycle. Despite the fundraising challenges of this year, THCF awarded $55,000 to 14 projects, events […]

New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic Plans a Day of Self-Care This Friday

New Orleans Musicians’ Clinic (NOMC) and Assistance Foundation (NOMAF) has planned a full day of soothing, fun, socially-distanced self-care activities for the community on Friday, November 6, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. […]

Must See Music Films at New Orleans Film Fest 2020

In a city with a history and culture so immersed in music, it’s no surprise that the 31st New Orleans Film Festival has so many movies with a musical focus. […]

Contemporary Arts Center shares “evocative” Spring 2020 season

New Orleans’ Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) has unveiled details of its Spring 2020 season, which includes an array of music, dance and performances described as “evocative.” The season kicks off […]

‘Thriller’ Halloween Flashmob returns to New Orleans on October 31

2019 marks the 8th annual Thriller Halloween Flashmob Spectacular, an event paying tribute to Michael Jackson’s iconic music video and, of course, Halloween. Led by Kenneth Kynt Bryan, this year’s […]

A to Z: All you need to know is in our Jazz Fest Guide

by OffBeat staff and contributors including Robert Fontenot and Brett Milano.     Stage Codes AARP Rhythmpourium (AARP) Acura Stage (ACU) Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage (AM) Blues Tent (BLU) […]

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Your 2019 French Quarter Festival from A to Z

Celebrating its 36th anniversary, the 2019 French Quarter Festival has a total of 23 stages with music that represents just about every genre from traditional jazz, brass band, funk, Latin, […]

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PJ Morton, John Prine & more added to 2019 New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup

UPDATE: Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell announced today (February 28, 2019) the addition of four performers to the lineup for the 50th anniversary of […]

Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra, Rebirth & more set for Congo Square Rhythms Fest

All music and dance lovers are invited to celebrate New Orleans’ traditions rooting from the African diaspora at the 12th annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival presented by New Orleans Jazz […]

Marigny Opera House awarded grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies

The Marigny Opera House has been chosen by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Arts Innovation and Management (AIM) program to be a recipient of a grant. AIM seeks to “strengthen the organizational capacity and […]