Oct
1
6:30 PM18:30
Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Oct
31
10:00 AM10:00
Louisiana Book Festival
Coauthors Johnette Downing and Scott Billington will be featured at the Louisiana Book Festival for their biography book for grown-ups Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans. Times for the book talk and signing will be announced.
Johnette will also be a featured author for her children’s book New England Animals A to Z. A book signing to follow the book talk. Times to be announced
Nov
6
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Nov
7
7:45 AM07:45
LAECA Conference - Keynote
Johnette will be the Keynote Speaker at the Louisiana Early Childhood Association Conference.
Nov
8
to Nov 20
Dec
4
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Dec
5
1:00 PM13:00
Barnes & Noble Metairie
Coauthors Johnette Downing and Scott Billington will be discussing and signing their official biography for grown-ups - Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans.
Jan
8
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
The January concert is the second Friday since the Jazz Park is closed on New Year’s Day, the first Friday.
Feb
5
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Free. This New Orleans culturally immersive concert teaches children about the rich musical history of the Bayou State. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Mar
5
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Free! This New Orleans culturally immersive concert teaches children about the rich musical history of the Bayou State. It’s a boogie on the bayou and a romp along the river!
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Apr
2
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Free! This New Orleans culturally immersive concert teaches children about the rich musical history of the Bayou State. It’s a boogie on the bayou and a romp along the river!
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde
May
7
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Free! This New Orleans culturally immersive concert teaches children about the rich musical history of the Bayou State. It’s a boogie on the bayou and a romp along the river!
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde
School groups, playgrounds, homeschoolers and families are welcome.
May
27
10:00 AM10:00
Terrebonne Parish Library
Johnette performs for the Summer Reading Program at the Terrebonne Parish Library in Houma, LA!
Jun
4
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Free! This New Orleans culturally immersive concert teaches children about the rich musical history of the Bayou State. It’s a boogie on the bayou and a romp along the river!
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde
Jun
25
10:00 AM10:00
LaSalle Parish Libraries
Johnette performs for Summer Reading Program in Jena at 10:00 and Olla at 2:00
Jul
2
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Free! This New Orleans culturally immersive concert teaches children about the rich musical history of the Bayou State. It’s a boogie on the bayou and a romp along the river! School groups, playgroups, homeschoolers, and families are welcome.
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde
Aug
3
9:45 AM09:45
Nantucket Atheneum
Johnette and Scott perform Swamp Romp - a boogie on the bayou concert for children in the Atheneum garden.
Sep
4
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Aug
16
3:00 PM15:00
Jabberwocky Bookshop
Join Johnette for a book reading, signing and craft for her latest book New England Animals A to Z in Newburyport, Massachusetts this summer for a whale of a good time!
Aug
5
9:45 AM09:45
Nantucket Atheneum - Ukulele Workshop
Have you ever wanted to learn to play the ukulele? Now is your chance! I will be giving a workshop for beginners to give you the uke basics to set you on your musical journey. The workshop is for teens and adults. Please register at the Atheneum as space and ukuleles are limited. Feel free to bring your own uke if you have one. The workshop is free!
Aug
4
9:45 AM09:45
Nantucket Atheneum
Join us in the garden for a free summer concert for families at the Nantucket Atheneum! Bring your blankets, snacks, and your dancing shoes!
Jul
3
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Jun
26
10:00 AM10:00
Jun
22
to Jun 24
Shreve Memorial Libraries
Johnette will perform at six libraries in Shreveport this summer. Dates, locations and times to be announced.
Jun
17
2:00 PM14:00
St. Charles Parish Libraries
Plant a Seed Read and Sing continues as Johnette performs for the St. Charles Parish Libraries in Luling at 2:00 and in Destrehan at 6:00.
Jun
13
9:00 AM09:00
Hilltown Family Variety Radio Show Guest DJ
Johnette and Scott are Guest DJs on the Hilltown Families and will be introducing Louisiana zydeco music from icons such as Clifton Chenier, Boozoo Chavis, Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Beau Jocque and more to families in Massachusetts.
https://hilltownfamilies.org › hilltown-family-variety-sh...
The Hilltown Family Variety Show is a weekly, commercial-free radio program of music and stories for all ages. Airing Saturdays from 9–10am Eastern Time on 103.3FM WXOJ North Hampton, Massachusetts.
Jun
8
to Jun 12
Massachusetts School Performance Tour
Author Johnette Downing brings her “Boogie on the Bayou” school show to Western Massachusetts
Jun
5
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Jun
4
10:00 AM10:00
Terrebonne Parish Library
Johnette brings her Plant a Seed, Read program celebrating the 20th Anniversary of her Today Is Monday in Louisiana book to the Summer Reading Program at the Terrebonne Parish Library in Houma, LA
Jun
3
10:00 AM10:00
St. James Parish Libraries
Johnette performs for summer readers at the Vacherie Branch at 10:00 and the Lutcher Branch at 2:00. Come join the music and merriment!
May
1
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Apr
25
12:35 PM12:35
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
It’s a boogie on the bayou as Johnette and special guest Scott Billington share Louisiana roots music for children in the Kids Tent at Jazz Fest 2026!
Tickets available Here!
Apr
11
9:00 AM09:00
WTUL 91.5 FM Radio Kids Show
DJ LizE and I will be chatting and grooving it up as we play songs and talk about the new album “My Little Snap Bean, Zydeco for Children” which features zydeco legend Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas! It’s time to dance bay-bay!
Tune in and stream the show at https://www.wtulneworleans.com/stream-wtul
Apr
6
1:10 PM13:10
WWOZ Radio Interview with Murf Reeves
Tune in to WWOZ 90.7 FM on Monday, April 6 at 1:10 PM for a preview of the new album “My Little Snap Bean, Zydeco for Children,” as Murf Reeves, Scott Billington, and Johnette Downing discuss the behind the scenes making of the album and share various songs.
Tune in at https://www.wwoz.org/listen/player/
Learn more about our host Murf Reeves at https://www.wwoz.org/profiles/murf-reeves
Apr
3
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Mar
6
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Feb
6
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
916 N. Peters Street in Dutch Alley in the French Quarter near Cafe du Monde. Free and open to school groups, families and the public.
Jan
31
11:00 AM11:00
Barnes & Noble Metairie
Parade on over to hear Johnette read her Mardi Gras books - Who Got the Baby in the King Cake, Mumbo Jumbo, Stay Out of the Gumbo, and Chef Creole for Story Time. A book signing follows. Coloring sheets and bookmarks are available for children while supplies last.
Jan
2
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Dec
13
11:00 AM11:00
Barnes & Noble Metairie Story Time and Signing
Johnette will be the guest author for Story Time, reading two of her holiday books and signing her many books at Barnes & Noble Metairie. Come join the fun as we learn about the bonfires on the Mississippi River levee that help Papa Noel deliver gifts in his pirogue to Louisiana children for Christmas day.
Dec
4
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Pending Government Shutdown and Reopening
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Nov
6
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Pending Government Shutdown and Reopening.
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Oct
25
12:30 PM12:30
Boo Carre
Come in costume and the party in the French Market for Boo Carre where children can howl along with me to slightly spooky, mostly silly Halloween songs. Face painting, trick-or-treating, crafts and music await little haunters for a fun festival for the whole family.
916 N Peters indoor concert at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Dutch Alley.
Visit https://www.frenchmarket.org/event/boo-carre-halloween-haunt-4/ for more details.
Oct
18
12:40 PM12:40
Rougarou Fest
Johnette will be signing her books such as My Parrain is the Loup Garou , Today is Monday in Louisiana, and others in the Bent Pages pavilion for Rougarou Fest in downtown Houma, LA at the Civic Center. Come by and get a personalized copy!
Oct
11
11:00 AM11:00
Barnes & Noble Metairie
Johnette will be signing her Spooky Second Line Halloween book and other spooktacular titles like My Parrain is the Loup Garou at this holiday book event.
Oct
3
to Oct 8
Oct
2
11:00 AM11:00
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Visitor's Center
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market on the River side of Decatur. Closest paid parking is in the Mississippi River lot behind Cafe du Monde.