Rio de Janeiro’s carnival turns Brazil into a non-stop spectacle of samba, costumes, beach and tunnel parties. Rooted in faith and history, it draws over 2 million people yearly.

For the third year, the Krewe Mosaïque Carnival parade will trek through the French Quarter at 6 p.m. Jan. 17. The costumes, ...

CELTIC/IRISH: A free Irish slow/fast session with Madeline Hill on Jan. 25 (final Sunday) from noon to 2 p.m. at St. John’s ...

This festival celebrates jazz and cultural heritage with live performances and fun local food. It is a famous electronic ...