Art and Culture Picks in New Orleans: Week of May 28th, 2026
The Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble, in New Orleans this week
Previews and cultural highlights - our pick of New Orleans' hot tickets, week of May 28th, 2026
THEATER - opening
The Lament
Through June 7th @ André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice
A new play! Marcel had big dreams of being a famous rock star. Now he’s on his deathbed with dementia, a grieving family who never really knew him, and a secret he swore he’d take to his grave. More info
THEATER - ongoing
Medea
Through June 7th @ Lafitte Greenway
The Ancient Greeks invented theatre, and The NOLA Project is paying tribute by going classical to close out Season 21. Audiences have been captivated by one woman’s quest for vengeance as far back as 431 BC. In this modern translation, Euripides’ themes continue to ring true – maybe now more than ever. READ OUR REVIEW
THEATER - ongoing
William Shakespeare's KING LEAR
Tulane Lupin Theater
Power. Betrayal. Madness. Shakespeare’s epic tragedy plays at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
FESTIVAL
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
All weekend @ George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
This lively festival celebrates the rich, indigenous sounds and traditions of southwest Louisiana. More info
DANCE
Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble 44th Spring Concert
Saturday and Sunday @ Roussel Hall, Loyola University
Dances and/or songs of Argentina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ecuador, Estonia, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. More info
THEATER - opening
The Lament
Through June 7th @ André Cailloux Center for Performing Arts & Cultural Justice
A new play! Marcel had big dreams of being a famous rock star. Now he’s on his deathbed with dementia, a grieving family who never really knew him, and a secret he swore he’d take to his grave. More info
THEATER - ongoing
Medea
Through June 7th @ Lafitte Greenway
The Ancient Greeks invented theatre, and The NOLA Project is paying tribute by going classical to close out Season 21. Audiences have been captivated by one woman’s quest for vengeance as far back as 431 BC. In this modern translation, Euripides’ themes continue to ring true – maybe now more than ever. READ OUR REVIEW
THEATER - ongoing
William Shakespeare's KING LEAR
Tulane Lupin Theater
Power. Betrayal. Madness. Shakespeare’s epic tragedy plays at the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival. More info / READ OUR REVIEW
FESTIVAL
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
All weekend @ George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
This lively festival celebrates the rich, indigenous sounds and traditions of southwest Louisiana. More info
DANCE
Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble 44th Spring Concert
Saturday and Sunday @ Roussel Hall, Loyola University
Dances and/or songs of Argentina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Ecuador, Estonia, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Japan, Kenya, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Uruguay, USA, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. More info