Past Events
Saturday
April 18, 2026
1–4 p.m.
Panel Discussion, Reception
Cosimo at 100: The Sound That Shaped New Orleans
Join HNOC and host Nick Spitzer for a discussion and birthday celebration honoring legendary New Orleans music producer Cosimo Matassa.
Panel Discussion, Reception
Thursday
April 16, 2026
2–4:30 p.m.
Film
“Tierra Sagrada” Film Screening and Q&A
HNOC and Postmambo Studies copresent “Tierra Sagrada,” a thrilling documentary offering a rare look at Afro-Cuban music and cultural traditions.
Film
Wednesday
April 15, 2026
6–7:30 p.m.
Signature Program, Lecture, Concert
27th Annual Bill Russell Lecture
Syncopated Siblings: The Music of Cuba and New Orleans
Hear the shared musical legacy of Cuba and New Orleans in this lecture and concert featuring author and historian Ned Sublette, joined by legendary percussionist Bill Summers and his supergroup, CUBANEXION.
Signature Program, Lecture, Concert
Saturday
April 11, 2026
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Community Day
Community Day
Community Day: Music at the Museum
Join us for live music, gallery talks, and hands-on activities at our annual day of family fun.
Community Day
Saturday
March 28, 2026
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
For Educators, America 250
Educator Day: “American Revolution”
Educators are invited to visit HNOC’s upcoming exhibition exploring key events of the American Revolution.
For Educators, America 250
