New Orleans Area for Nov. 2-8, 2012

The New Orleans Area calendar is a listing of events taking place in New Orleans and surrounding areas from Nov. 2-8, 2012. It covers plays, shows, parties, family-oriented entertainment and everything in between.

Photo by JOHN BARROIST. Joe Seibert, from left, Trina Beck, Kelly Fouchi, Shelley Johnson and Gary Rucker star in Boeing Boeing. Also in the cast is Tracy Collins. The French farce is being staged at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts.

To submit event and entertainment items for the Bon Temps calendar, email details to [e-mail] or fax to [phone]. Deadline is at noon Monday.

FRIDAY, NOV. 2

• JUMP, JIVE & WAIL: THE MUSIC OF LOUIS PRIMA: 6 p.m. dinner seating, 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Featuring a cast of 10 who bring to life these legendary songs, musicians, vocals and dance. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or [phone].
• THE MORTUARY: FLASHLIGHT FEAR FEST WEEKEND: 7 p.m., 4800 Canal St., New Orleans. Experience the haunted house in total darkness, with only a flashlight to light the way. $20. http://www.themortuary.net.
• HARVEST MOON DANCE: 7-11 p.m., Castine Center, Pelican Park, Mandeville. Live auction, music by 90 Degrees West and food from Benedict’s Plantation. Proceeds benefit the Covington Food Bank. $65. Sponsorships and tables of eight available. [phone], ext. 110 or visit Braswell Drugs, 1007 S. Tyler St., Covington.
• LES MISÉRABLES: 7:30 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. Ticket prices start at $45. http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com or [phone].
• BOEING BOEING: 8 p.m., Main Stage, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage. Directed by Ricky Graham. Mile High Club Pre-Performance Cocktail Hour, $12 per person. Theatergoers can have top shelf open bar brands, wine and appetizers provided by Messina’s. Reservations required. Tickets for the play, $30. [phone] or http://www.rivertowntheaters.com.

SATURDAY, NOV. 3

• COVINGTON FARMER’S MARKET: 8 a.m.-noon, 600 Columbia St., Covington. Music by Pot Luck Strong Band. http://www.cityofcovingtonla.com.
• VICTORY CORPS SATURDAY: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Explore and learn about WWII history through touching artifacts from the war that changed the world. Staffed by teen volunteers. [phone], ext. 304.
• ART IN MOTION: 11 a.m.-5 p.m., New Orleans Healing Center, 2362 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. Indoor artist market with fine art, crafts and fashion along with live demonstrations. For more information, email [e-mail].
• JUMP, JIVE & WAIL: THE MUSIC OF LOUIS PRIMA: 6 p.m. dinner seating, 8 p.m. show, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. Featuring a cast of 10 who bring to life these legendary songs, musicians, vocals and dance. http://www.nationalww2museum.org or [phone].
• THE MORTUARY: FLASHLIGHT FEAR FEST WEEKEND: 7 p.m., 4800 Canal St., New Orleans. Experience the haunted house in total darkness, with only a flashlight to light the way. $20. http://www.themortuary.net.
• LES MISÉRABLES: 8 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. Ticket prices start at $45. http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com or [phone].
• BOEING BOEING: 8 p.m., Main Stage, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage. Directed by Ricky Graham. Mile High Club Pre-Performance Cocktail Hour, $12 per person. Theatergoers can have top shelf open bar brands, wine and appetizers provided by Messina’s. Reservations required. Tickets for the play, $30. [phone] or http://www.rivertowntheaters.com.

SUNDAY, NOV. 4

• TOUR DE JEFFERSON: 7:30 a.m., check-in begins; 8:30 a.m., ride, Bayou Segnette State Park, Westwego. Bike ride through Bayou Segnette State Park and Jean Lafitte National Park. 25, 35 and 50 mile routes available. Food and music at the Fin du Tour after party. $35, adults; $20, children 17 and younger. [phone] or http://tourdejefferson.org.
• SALVAGE SUNDAY: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Fatoush Restaurant, 2372 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans. Artists bring discarded materials back to life. See artists and craftspeople while enjoying an exotic belly dancing brunch at Fatoush Café. For more information, email [e-mail].
• BOEING BOEING: 2 p.m., Main Stage, Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., Kenner. 1960s French farce adapted for the English-speaking stage. Directed by Ricky Graham. $30. [phone] or http://www.rivertowntheaters.com.
• LES MISÉRABLES: 7:30 p.m., Mahalia Jackson Theater, 1419 Basin St., New Orleans. Ticket prices start at $45. http://www.mahaliajacksontheater.com or [phone].

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7

• FREE WEBINAR: 9-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m., National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. To mark the anniversary of the creation of the Manhattan Project, join us for a special one-time only webinar about the role of science and technology in WWII. Perfect for history, science and computer classes, grades 5-12. Register at http://www.nationalww2museum.org.
• THE VICTORY BELLES PRESENT A SALUTE TO OUR HEROES: 11:45 a.m. buffet seating, Stage Door Canteen, National World War II Museum, 945 Magazine St., New Orleans. The vocal trio’s musical journey salutes the military and homefront heroes in all eras. http://www.nationalww2museum.org.

THURSDAY, NOV. 8

• FALL JAZZ IN THE PARK CONCERT SERIES: 5 p.m., Armstrong Park, 835 N. Rampart St., New Orleans. Keep the Music Free benefit concert. $20. http://www.pufap.org.
• UNCORK THE CURE: A CHAMPAGNE TASTING TO BENEFIT THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION: 7-10 p.m., Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Clubhouse, 4621 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie. Champagne and sparkling wine to sample courtesy of Republic Distributing and food from several New Orleans restaurants. Live music by Kid Merv and All That Jazz. Silent auction and art auction with original work from local and national artists. $50-$100; tables, $1,000. http://louisianacff.org/uncork or [phone].

ONGOING

• LOUISIANA STATE MUSEUM-CABILDO: 751 Chartres St., New Orleans. “The Palm, the Pine and the Cypress: Newcomb Pottery of New Orleans,” major exhibition of Newcomb art pottery. [phone] or http://www.crt.state.la.us/museum/properties/cabildo.aspx.
• ZEITGEIST MULTI-DISCIPLINARY ARTS CENTER: 1618 Oretha Castle Hailey Blvd., New Orleans. Film schedule: 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday, Tuesday-Thursday, and 9:30 p.m. Monday, Middle of Nowhere, through Thursday, Nov. 11. Charlie is my Darling, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 5. $8, adults; $7, students and seniors; $6, Zietgeist members and children 16 and younger. http://www.zeitgeistinc.net or [phone].