Happenings March 22-29

 

    

On Tuesday, March 24 New Orleans is launching the inaugural New Orleans Opera Festival. Touted as the birthplace of American opera, the festival is a celebration of New Orleans’ culture and musical heritage. The festival takes place in the heart of the French Quarter and includes public master classes and lectures with performance of classics like “Showboat,” “The Pilgrimage” and more. The festival runs through March 29. For more information and to purchase tickets go to neworleansoperafestival.org.

On Tuesday, March 24, USC Thornton is screening the documentary  “An Evening with Clive Davis.” The 90-minute film features highlights of the 2026 Pre -Grammy Party, a 50-year invitation -only tradition hosted by Davis. Davis is a five-time Grammy Award winner and a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. He nurtured the careers of Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Bruce Springsteen and more. Following the screening Davis will join Dean of USC School of Music Jason King for an intimate conversation. The event is free and open to the public. To register for the event click here.

Kid Super is celebrating a 140 years of Mercedes-Benz innovation at Kid Super Studios in Brooklyn on Tuesday, March 24 at 6pm^. During the event MB will debut the new S-class. Complimentary food and drink will be in deck. For more information and to register for the event click here.

From Wednesday March 25 through Sunday, March 29, Art in Bloom 2026 transforms the galleries with stunning floral installations inspired by works from the collection—created by Maine designers, growers, and artists. Expect a full lineup of talks, demos, workshops, films, and brunch events throughout the week. Plus, the celebration spills into the city, with Portland partner restaurants serving up floral-inspired treats and cocktails. Included with museum admission Plan your visit at portlandmuseum.org.

Anna Sui is launching her SS26 Collection at Café Forgot in NYC on Wednesday, March 25 from 6-8 pm. The collection is an ode to the 90s featuring fringe shawls, baby doll dresses, sheer blouses, and layered romance. For more details visit @annasui

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The New York Transit Museum has a new exhibition inspired by the MetroCard. The MetroCard went of circulation in 2025 and remains iconic in New York City culture. The free exhibition features dresses made of the card, artwork inspired by the MetroCard, and personalized metro cards on display. On view at The Grand Central Gallery, the exhibition runs through October 2026. For more information go to nyttransitmuseum.org.

Join the Jamestown Settlement and The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown for a screening of “Finding Edna Lewis” on Thursday, March 26 from 7-9pm. Lewis moved to New York City and quickly changed the perception of Southern Food. She hosted parties that included literary and fashion luminaries and championed Southern farm to table cooking ways her entire life. The screening ill be followed by a conversation with Deb Freeman, executive producer of the film. For more information visit jyfmuseums.org.

Back in New York fashion designer Betsey Johnson is taking us back to the 90s with an immersive pop-up from Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March, 29. The three-day experience is inspired by her original artwork. Guests can shop the Art Gallery capsule collection featuring apparel, handbags, shoes, and jewelry. There will also be original pieces by Johnson. To RSVP click here.

The Atlanta Botanical Garden is kicking off Spring in a big way by celebrating 50 years! On Friday, March 27 dress in florals to enjoy classical music, floral demos and more at The Garden Party: Jubilee. ABG partnered with ABV Gallery for Drink & Doodle during the Garden Party. The event features 50 artists that will create work in the garden. The festivities are happening from 6-9:30pm. To purchase tickets go to atlantabg.org.

On Friday, March 27 join Men in Blazers for a sit down with rapper and producer Big Boi. An Atlanta legend Big Boi is one half of the duo Outkast and has been a champion of the arts, encouraging youth to embrace arts. He’s sitting down with host Rog Bennett to talk Atlanta soccer and what the World Cup 2026 means for the city. To purchase tickets to the event click here.

On Saturday, March 28 at 11 am Samiyah Malik, a leader in the Atlanta wellness ecosystem, will moderate the Sweet Success Wellness reset event presented by The Bakery Co Work.  The event includes real conversations on wellness, entrepreneurship, and intentional growth for women in business with wellness activations. Malik will lead a post panel mediation. To Register for the event click here.