Summer Harvest Gala

The French Market kicks off its much-loved Creole Tomato Festival with a table of plenty ... of summer produce! A family-style dinner of fresh, local, seasonal food served up by acclaimed local chefs celebrates the historic market's return to fresh offerings, including its two weekly farmers markets. A cocktail reception featuring handcrafted cocktails by Cane & Table will begin the evening at 6:30 pm, with guests sitting down to dinner (accompanied by live music by the Creole String Beans) at 7:30 pm. 1235 North Peters Street. $150. (504) 636-6367 or frenchmarket.org.