Events

Something wicked this way comes to the French Quarter. The Vieux Carré Commission Foundation is casting its spell once more with the return of the Annual Witches & Warlocks Mini-Soirée—an evening where centuries-old New Orleans lore meets Halloween revelry. When:…

Celebrate French Quarter Fest with VCC Foundation! Celebrate French Quarter Fest weekend with the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation at our Spring Fête — an intimate gathering at one of the Quarter’s most iconic addresses. Enjoy drinks and conversation with fellow…

Celebrate Carnival Season with VCC Foundation! Celebrate Carnival season with the Vieux Carré Commission Foundation at King Cake & Cuvée in the Vieux Carré, a members-only (and new members!) event. Sip champagne, enjoy king cake, and connect with fellow supporters…

The Vieux Carre Commission Foundation invites you to step into an evening cloaked in history, mystery, and celebration at the enchanting Witches & Warlocks Mini-Soirée. When: Wednesday, October 29th, 6:30–8:30 PMWhere: New Orleans Storyville MuseumTickets: $25 for members and $40…

Wednesday, September 17 | 6–8 PM THE MCPHERSON GALLERY 1029 Royal St. Members (and new members) only event

On Saturday, August 16th, we had the privilege of hosting nationally renowned urban planner David Dixon for the 2025 Morrison Lecture Series. Dixon delivered a compelling presentation titled “We’re Not Done Yet: Post Katrina Urban Planning Lessons.” Twenty years after…

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM New Orleans Jazz Museum 400 Esplanade Ave (map) The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.  Enjoy…

April 11, 2025 4 – 7pm 701 St Louis St. Buy tickets at the door 

November 18, 2024House of Blues | 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130 | Dressy Casual Attire RequestedPatron Party 6 p.m.Gala 7 p.m. featuring music by Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentleman Mark your calendars and join us at…

Thursday, June 20, 2024  •  5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Maison d’Antoine  •  701 St. Louis Street End the work day on a classic French Quarter gallery. Join us for happy hour at Maison d’Antoine, a charming apartment on the…

November 6, 2023 Arnaud’s  |  813 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA  |  Cocktail Attire Requested Patron Party 6 p.m. featuring music by Hannah Kreiger-Benson & Alexis Parker Gala 7 p.m. featuring music by Preservation Hall All-Star Quartet Mark your calendars…

Wednesday, August 16, 2023  •  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Latrobe’s on Royal  •  Courtyard Entrance  •  Conti Street at Royal Escape the steamy summer temperatures and join us for a cool and refreshing evening. Latrobe’s on Royal provides the…

Wednesday, April 19, 2023  •  6:00 p.m. Private Home & Courtyard  •  600 Ursulines Avenue   If you like champagne, libations, and lighthearted gambling for charity, then this will be our most fun member event yet! The bubbles will flow,…

You’ve probably seen the Hurricane Preparedness lectures presented by NOLA Ready in other neighborhoods throughout the city this summer, but they always seem to be a tad far away from the French Quarter. So, we teamed up with NOLA Ready,…

October 12, 2022 Brennan’s  |  417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA  |  Cocktail Attire Requested Patron Party 6 p.m. Gala 7 p.m.   Mark your calendars and join us at the Spirit of the Vieux Carré Gala on Wednesday, October…

Thursday, August 11, 2022  •  5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Antoine’s Mom’s Apartment & Gallery  •  701 St. Louis Street End the work day with us on a classic French Quarter gallery. Join us for drinks at Antoine’s Mom’s (well,…

Thursday, July 28, 2022  •  6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Craig Tracy Fine Art Bodypainting Gallery  •  827 Royal Street French Quarter resident and business owner Craig Tracy has invited us into his space. For over 16 years, Craig…

We partnered with Benjamin Moore and Helm Paint & Decoration to build an exciting, limited edition collection curated from Benjamin Moore’s larger collection of over 3,500 colors. Together, we created Colors of the French Quarter, a fun and accessible approach…

It’s March Madness and we couldn’t let NCAA Basketball have all the fun! This month, you will have a chance to vote for your favorite type of French Quarter home. Download your bracket and mark your calendars! You will only…

Wednesday, February 9, 2022  •  5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saint John  •  1117 Decatur Street Join us for drinks at one of the newest French Quarter restaurants: Saint John. Located in one of the French Quarter’s most unique commercial…

January 12, 2022 Antoine’s Restaurant Patron Party 6 p.m. Gala 7 p.m.   Mark your calendars and join us at the Spirit of the Vieux Carré Gala to commemorate 85 years of the Vieux Carré Commission preserving the first neighborhood…

Thursday, December 9, 2021  •  4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. M.S. Rau  •  622 Royal Street Join us for Happy Hour at M.S. Rau where our members will be taken on a private tour, starting in their new courtyard and…

Last year we were inspired by our friends on social media to make some puzzles to pass the time. They were a hit, so we thought we would gather them all in one place and make more. Below are out…

Join us for a joint member event with VCPORA. This two-part lecture tackles the important topic of flood resilience in historic preservation at the community, district, and individual levels. Learn about the increasing threat of flooding, Louisiana’s flood types, the…

“Great buildings that move the spirit have always been rare. In every case they are unique, poetic, products of the heart.” Global architect and advocate of cultural awareness, Arthur Erickson, may not have had a specific place in mind when…

Thursday, August 20, 2020  •  5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. via Webinar  •  FREE Led by Dr. Renee Bourgogne, MA, MPS, MSUS, PhD., VCC Senior Architectural Historian The Vieux Carré Historic District (French Quarter) is the second oldest historic district…

Friday, October 2, 2020  •  5 p.m. to 7 p.m. At VCC Foundation Headquarters  •  400 North Peters Street, Suite 206 French Quarter Fest is nearly here! The Foundation office has an enviable location across from the Chevron Stage. Our…

**RESCHEDULED** While we love her, Mother Nature doesn’t always cooperate with us. Due to the high likelihood of thunderstorms, we simply must reschedule. The new date is just a week away: Thursday, March 12th, same time, same place, same great…

Saturday, December 7, 2019  •  10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Starts at New Orleans Jazz Museum  •  400 Esplanade Avenue Join us for an exclusive, members-only walking tour! The history of building arts in New Orleans was shaped by the…

ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED. If you would still like to attend, please email info@vccfoundation.org, call 504-342-4760, or purchase your tickets at the door. We’d love to have you join us!   October 16, 2019 Broussard’s Restaurant & Courtyard Patron…

Wednesday, September 18, 2019  •  5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. New Orleans Jazz Museum  •  400 Esplanade Avenue Get access to restricted areas! Join us at this exclusive member’s only event at the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Greg Lambousy, Director…

Saturday, September 7  •  10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. At French Quarter Visitor Center  •  Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve 419 Decatur Street •  New Orleans, LA   We have joined forces with Jean Lafitte National Historical Park…

Thursday, April 11, 2019  •  5 p.m. to 7 p.m. At VCC Foundation Headquarters  •  400 North Peters Street, Suite 206 French Quarter Fest is nearly here! The Foundation office has an enviable location across from the cajun-zydeco stage. Our…