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.
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.
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.
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.
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! The time is TBA.
Tickets available Here!
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.
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!
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
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.
Johnette will perform at six libraries in Shreveport this summer. Dates, locations and times to be announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Johnette gives her beginner’s ukulele workshop to teens and adults at the Atheneum. Space is limited and participants must bring their own ukuleles. Contact the Atheneum for registration and details. Free with registration.
Children’s concert in the Nantucket Atheneum garden
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market. Paid parking in the River Lot behind Cafe du Monde.
East Regional Branch at 2:00 PM
West Regional Branch at 6:00 PM
June 23 at 10 :00 in DeQuincy and 3:00 in Sulphur
June 24 at 10:00 in Moss Bluff and 3:00 in Central
June 16 at 10:00 in Geismar and 2:00 in Donaldsonville
June 17 at 10:00 in Praireville and 2:00 in Gonzales
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market. Paid parking in the River Lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Johnette performs “Down in Louisiana” animals songs at the St. James Parish Library in Vacherie at 10:00 and in Lutcher at 2:00
Johnette will be performing her Louisiana musical gumbo for children in the Kids Tent with special guest Scott Billington.
For tickets, please visit nojazzfest.com
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In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market. Paid parking in the River Lot behind Cafe du Monde.
I will be performing for children at the Grand Kids Festival in downtown Galveston, Texas at 12:30 and 3:00 on Stage A at 23rd & Postoffice Streets. Come by and sing along!
It’s a Boogie on the Bayou and a Romp along the River when Johnette Downing sings Louisiana roots music for children on the National Park Service Kids Stage at 419 Decatur St for French Quarter Festival. Free!
Free. In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market. Paid parking in the River Lot behind Cafe du Monde.
Johnette is a feature Author at Family Day at the New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Time and location of author event and signing TBA.
In Dutch Alley in the French Quarter between Cafe du Monde and the French Market. Paid parking in the River Lot behind Cafe du Monde.
