by Emma Boyce

Feeling altruistic?  Come support some great local causes.  Of course everything done in New Orleans, even philanthropy, is done with a drink.  So whether you end up with the dogs in City Park, the ex-employees of our beloved Times-Picayune at the Howlin’ Wolf, golfers at the club for Grace House or at Tip's to save Professor Longhair’s house, you are in for a good night.   

 

 

Malcolm Jenkins Foundation “Taste of New Orleans” Fundraiser

 

 

Monday, Sept. 24 at 7:00 PM

Pavillion of the Two Sisters at City Park

Calling all football fans!  Forget about yesterday’s game and join the New Orleans Saints Monday night in helping them raise money for the Malcolm Jenkins Foundation, an organization that works to develop extracurricular programs for underprivileged youths.  Eat and drink from some of the best restaurants in New Orleans and get autographs from your favorite Saints players, all while helping out an important cause.  Official NFL footballs (don’t bring your own) will be for sale at the door, along with other prizes, a raffle and a silent auction of sports memorabilia.  Tickets costs $125 per person.  Must be over the age of 21.  

 

Dijon’s Celebrity Bartender Bash Benefits LA/SPCA

Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 PM

Dijon, 1379 Annunciation St.

Come out to Dijon and support our favorite four-legged friends for the LA/SPCA Celebrity Bartender Bash.  Tuesday’s notable bartenders will include the handsome Jay Galle from WDSU and the talented Catherine Shreves of ABC26.  Make sure to tip your bartenders because all tips will go to the LA/SPCA, along with 10 percent of all food and drink sales.   

 

New Orleans Film Society Gala

Thursday, Sept. 26 at 8 PM

Hotel Modern, Lee Circle

Support the New Orleans film community by coming out to its annual Gala event.  Chef Dominique Macquet of Tamarind and the creative bartenders of Bellocq will provide food and drinks.  Start your bidding at their live auction lead by Adam Marcus.  For more information on ticket prices and sales go to: http://www.neworleansfilmsociety.org/pages/detail/114/GALA

 

Fundraiser for Injured Tulane Player, Devon Walker (Mardi Gras World, 8 PM)

Come out this Thursday to Mardi Gras World to help fundraise for Devon Walker, a talented Tulane football player who injured his spine during a tackle.  A $20 donation will be collected at the entrance, but of course larger donations are welcomed and encouraged.  All donations will go to Walker’s medical bills.  While helping Walker and his family through this difficult time, guests can also enjoy music and catering by local restaurants.  T-shirts and charm bracelets with Devon’s number will be on sale.  Please send all your well wishes to Walker and his recovery!

 

Paws on Parade

Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m.

City Park 

For everyone wondering about the Mardi Gras bead dog statues placed around the city, wonder no longer.  The LA/SPCA is auctioning off the remaining ceramic dogs in an attempt to support their real ones.  So help our furry friends out. The auction is invite only with the bidding starting at $2,000.   

 

Women Performing for Women

Thursday, Sept. 26, 7:00 PM

First Grace UMC, 3401 Canal St.
Hagar’s House, a shelter for women and children, will hold its second annual benefit this Thursday.  The event features many talented New Orleans women, such as Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, music, food and much more.  Bring a boa, a wig or any of your coolest outfits to come and have a good time.   

 

Love in the Garden

Friday, Sept. 27, 8 PM

Besthoff Sculpture Garden, City Park

Help honor our local New Orleans artists by jamming out with John Boutte, Sasha Masakowski and DJ Soul Sister in the enchanting sculpture garden at NOMA.  This year the event honors George Dunbar, Rashida Ferdinand, Mitchell Gaudet, Miranda Lake and George Schmidt.  Featuring over 30 different restaurants and the incredible dance moves of the 6-10 Stompers the event is bound to be a good time.

Tickets range from $60-$145.  For more information visit: http://noma.org/pages/detail/225/LOVE-in-the-Garden

 

Fore! Recovery Golf Tournament

Friday, Sept. 27 12:30 PM

English Turn Country Club

Bring your A game to the Recovery Golf Tournament for a chance to win several huge prizes, including a million dollars and car!  The tournament benefits Bridge House/ Grace House, a non-profit supporting men and women struggling with addiction.  Lunch will be served for hungry players, but they will also have refreshments lining the green as players try for a hole-in-one.     

 

Black and White and Read All Over

Sat., Sept. 28, 6 p.m.

Howlin' Wolf, 907 S. Peters St.

Black and White celebrates the life and death of the Times-Picayune with a live auction fundraiser for dash thirty dash.  The fundraiser supports Times Picayune employees who were laid off after the newspaper’s move to only publish three times a week.  Continue to bid in their online auction, however, until this Thursday 6 PM. Come and support the people that have been giving you the news for years. Tickets are $30.       

 

New Orleans on Tap

Saturday, Sept. 28, 1:00 PM

City Park, Big Lake Boathouse
LA/SPCA and the Bulldog join animal friendly forces to raise money for the thousands of homeless dogs and cats in the city.  You and your dog can wag your tail to the sounds of the New Orleans Nightcrawlers and Billy Luso & Restless Natives.  Also, expand your horizons with over 200 different types of beer.  

 

 

House Party New Orleans Style

Sat. Sept. 28, (8:30 PM)
Tipitina's, 501 Napoleon Ave.
 

Join George Porter, Jr. & the Tipitina’s All-Stars for a benefit to help save the home of legendary pianist and composer, Professor Longhair.  Thirty-five dollars is a small price to pay for preserving any part of New Orleans culture and history.