Chess Fest

The Historic New Orleans Collection's Chess Club celebrates the long legacy of chess playing in New Orleans established by historic international chess champion Paul Morphy with their first-ever Chess Fest. Craft your own chessboard, compete in a friendly chess tournament, play "human chess" on a giant chessboard, and more. At The Tate Etienne and Prevost Center in New Orleans. 10 am–2 pm. Free. Find a full schedule and register at hnoc.org.