This Weekend's Upcoming Metairie Area Events

Metairie LA

12 August, 2021

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METAIRIE, LA — Looking for things to do this weekend? See what's new on your Metairie Patch community calendar. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Have an event you would like to see it in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this weekend throughout Metairie: Introduction to Internet - Jefferson Parish Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Thursday, August 12 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThis class is a basic introduction to the Internet. We cover topics such as connecting to the internet, the features of a web browser, using a search engine and basic terminology. ItÂ�s not... Learn More Scifi And Fantasy Writers' Group - Jefferson Parish Library When: Thursday, August 12th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Thursday, August 12 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMThe purpose of the group is to encourage local writers to create works of fiction based on science fiction, and fantasy and horror themes. Participants submit manuscripts to be critiqued by oth... Learn More Dolhonde PreK and K Girls 1st Day - Ella Dolhonde Elementary School When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ella Dolhonde Elementary School What: Event listing from Ella Dolhonde Elementary School: Friday and August 13 (all day) Learn More Picture Day (Student IDs) - John Q. Adams Middle School When: Friday, August 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: John Q. Adams Middle School What: Event listing from John Q. Adams Middle School: Friday, August 13 (all day)Students will have their picture taken for Student IDs. Learn More Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting: InclusivCare When: Friday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Jefferson Chamber of Commerce: Friday, August 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMPlease join us as we celebrate the grand opening of InclusivCare's new Marrero location with a ribbon cutting! Learn More Raphael Semmes Chapter UDC - Old Metairie Branch Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PMMeeting http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=51593 Learn More POSTPONED - JPL Comic Con 2021 - Jefferson Parish Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMJPLÂ�s Comic Con 2021 will feature crafts, a scavenger hunt, a trivia contest, games, and more! Cosplay is strongly encouraged. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=52951 Learn More Comic Con Support - IT - Jefferson Parish Library When: Saturday, August 14th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PMComic Con Support - IT http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53149 Learn More Theosophy and Self Transformation Discussion Group When: Saturday, August 14th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Saturday, August 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Theosophy and Self-Transformation Discussion Group encourages a general understanding of the key ideas from Western and Eastern schools of philosophy, the latest theories and trends in ... Learn More The Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular - Jefferson Performing Arts Center When: Saturday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. Where: Jefferson Performing Arts Center What: Event listing from Jefferson Performing Arts Center: Saturday, August 14 at 4:30 PMDetails Paramount's Laser Spectacular is the smash hit multi-media laser and light show featuring the Original Master Recordings of Pink Floyd. The… More https://www.facebook.com/events/29275013... Learn More Introduction to Microsoft Excel, Part 2 When: Monday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday, August 16 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMThis class takes what you learned in Part 1 and digs a little deeper. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=53142 Learn More "Powerful by Faith!" Convention - Sixth of Six Installments When: Monday, August 16th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Virtual (free online at jw.org) What: Breaking a century-old tradition in the name of health and safety, the largest convention organization in the world has moved its annual in-person event to a virtual format for the second time in as many years, canceling nearly 6,000 conventions in 240 lands. For over 50 years... Learn More Butterfly Fall Migration - with Kathy McCrocklin When: Monday, August 16th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday, August 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PMKathy McCrocklin, a retired school teacher and long-time member of the Master Gardeners of Greater New Orleans, will discuss the fall butterfly migration, especially the one of monarch butter... Learn More Doctor Who Video Club - Jefferson Parish Library When: Monday, August 16th at 7:00 p.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Monday, August 16 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PMDoctor Who is a cult favorite about the journeys a time-traveling eccentric. Members of the libraryÂ�s Doctor Who Video Club watch episodes and discuss them afterwards. Bob Sylvia hosts. http... Learn More Old Metairie Mystery Book Club - Old Metairie Branch Library When: Tuesday, August 17th at 2:30 p.m. Where: Old Metairie Branch Library What: Event listing from Old Metairie Branch Library: Tuesday, August 17 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PMInformation to come. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?ID=51729 Learn More Introduction to Microsoft Word 2 - Jefferson Parish Library When: Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Jefferson Parish Library What: Event listing from Jefferson Parish Library: Wednesday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMWe will look at various ways you can format a document such as changing font types and sizes, adjusting margins and text alignment. http://la.evanced.info/jefferson/lib/eventsignup.asp?I... Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Metairie Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.