May 22, 2025 - Things to Do

Greek Fest and more things to do in New Orleans

🇬🇷 New Orleans Greek Fest celebrates its 50th anniversary this weekend.

It's Friday through Sunday on the grounds of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
Look for Greek food, dancing, music and shopping, along with cathedral tours. More info.

🪁 Learn to fly a kite at NORD's annual Kite & Drone Day at Milne Playground on Saturday. Details.

👙 Party at the pool. The Rib Room is having a free rooftop shindig on Saturday. Details.

🎤 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons are at the Saenger on Saturday. Tickets.

🎉 Rave with Shrek at The Fillmore on Saturday night. Tickets.

🎶 "Billy vs. Elton," a tribute to Billy Joel and Elton John, is at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center on Sunday. Tickets.

🇺🇸 The National WWII Museum hosts a Memorial Day commemoration at 11am Monday. Details.

Current service members and their families get free admission to this museum and others through Labor Day. Details.

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