Stuff to Do

• This first one is a bit confusing becasue (1) it's new and (2) it looks like two separate ideas that have glommed on to one another. Is it the New Orleans Seafood Festival or is it the Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Festival? Either way it looks like a lot of food and music and whatnot going on at the Mint all weekend long. Should be good.



• I hope the events at the Mint (whatever they call themselves) don't do too much to overshadow the Creole Tomato Festival at the French Market on Saturday and Sunday. More food, more music, cooking demos. This is always one of my favorites.



• NOMA has something interesting planned. It's called Japan Fest and it's an "all-day event celebrating the culture and arts of Japan" beginning at 10:00am Sunday.



• Finally, the Shakespeare Festival at Tulane goes once more unto the breach as its production of Henry V opens this weekend at Tulane's Lupin Theater. Tickets range form $12.50 to $25.00. And it's always worth it.