Looking for a fun and delicious way to spend some quality time with friends &/or family? Choose your favorite dishes and learn how to make them from acclaimed Vietnamese chef Anh Luu. The class –designed for 4 people--culminates in enjoying the meal you just learned to make.

Fun fact: Chef Anh was featured in Season 8 of Queer Eye, shot in New Orleans.

Date and dishes will be decided between Chef Anh and the winner based on availability. The class lasts 3-4 hours.

This big one-of-a-kind bowl is hand-built by New Orleans potter Mimi Zarsky in her Marigny studio. Great for salad, pasta, or just display, Zarsky's work is influenced by mid-century design, her garden, good music and great food.

14" diameter x 4" high.

Alligators in Bayou St. John? You need this unique framed photo by NOLA-based photographer Sophia Germer.

On staff at The Times-Picayune/The New Orleans Advocate for almost 10 years, Sophia is an artist and award-winning photojournalist with experience in covering breaking news, environmental impacts, social issues, politics and sports.

Framed 13"x19" luster photo print.

The Secret Garden, the beloved children’s book, has been reimagined as a musical! It is a beautiful story of renewal and forgiveness, perfect for the entire family this holiday season.

The winning auction bidder will be able to select the show date and seats they prefer, and then join us at the Le Petit Theatre in the French Quarter for a magical performance.

2 Premier or Tier 1 Tickets December 4th through 27th, 2026

For a delicious taste of Ethiopian cuisine and culture, visit '25 Michelin-recognized Addis NOLA on historic Bayou Rd. The food and ambience is fantastic! It's a great place to bring friends and try everything on the menu!

Photo Credit: Kat Kimball

Kina B. Handcrafted's leather art pieces are handmade with creative and spiritual intention. A self-taught leather artisan, Kina's work offers vibrant, one-of-a-kind goddess wear that blends tradition with modern style.

This gorgeous hand-made pebble grain leather fanny pack has an adjustable crossbody strap and interior credit card pocket, and is embellished with a beautiful handcut magnolia flower.

Buyer beware--Kina's fanny packs sell out quickly!

W: 9”, L: 5”, D: 1.5”, Strap: 43” (adjustable)

A hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Bywater, Origen Bistro is a Venezuelan restaurant dedicated to the intersection of tradition and local seasonal produce. Once you go there, you’ll keep coming back!

Spicy Mango is one of NOLA restauranteur Larry Morrow’s newest restaurants, conveniently located at the corner of Frenchmen and Esplanade. Its uniquely Caribbean-Creole menu has really wowed the locals; a recent diner gushed “EVERYTHING was magnificent!! Atmosphere, food, service, and music volume all top tier!”

As their homepage clearly states: “CAKE=COMMUNITY” and that’s really what the Bywater Bakery is about. All their food, from breakfast to lunch to kingcake is amazing -- they earned a 2026 semifinalist nomination in the prestigious James Beards Awards. If you haven’t gone yet, bid on this gift certificate and go!

Photo Credit: Paul Broussard

Reign Fresh makes small-batch, gently cooked whole-food dog food toppers. Locally made in New Orleans.

It's time to plant--and now you don't have to think about it! Let Milo Gardens choose for you...

Grow Your Own Groceries is an edible plant selection from Milo Gardens. Choose from:

(1) 3 gallon large fruit tree (fig, citrus, loquat, olive)

(1) 1 gallon medium fruit (papayas, passionfruit, moringa)

(3) 4” small plants (peppers, herbs, shampoo ginger, whatever is in season at that time)

One of the most charming and comfortable hotels in New Orleans, The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery is only three blocks from the French Quarter, but far enough away that you’ll find peace and quiet. The hotel has a commitment to showing artwork by local artists throughout the property.

P.S.: bring your pooch with you--it's pet-friendly!

This gift certificate is for a 2-night stay in one of the hotel's Classic guestrooms (king room or room with two double beds).

Enjoy a delicious basket of sweets from around the world selected by Keife & Co., a creatively curated wine, spirits and specialty foods shop in New Orleans.

This mouth-watering selection of yumminess includes:

• a selection of chocolates from around the world

• hard candies from Paris

• premium Pajarero figs from Spain

• lavender honey pearls from France

• and more!

This is the perfect hospitality gift for the hard-to-please lucky recipient, just make sure you don’t eat it yourself!

NO SHIPPING: This item is available for local pickup only.

Located in the Marigny, Mondo Bizarro Productions is a NOLA-based company that works for a more beautiful and equitable world through the creation and presentation of live performances, digital media, training programs and cultural organizing events. Their work is always amazing, often unusual, and continually thought-provoking.

Inspired by a deep love for food, for flavor, and for sharing meals with others,  Bayou Bootleg Cajun Seasoning will bring your meals to life with bold, authentic Cajun flavor. It’s a proprietary blend of salt, spices, sugar, garlic and celery made right in the heart of Cajun country in Southwest Louisiana. And with less sodium than the leading Cajun seasoning brand, you can enjoy all the Cajun flavor without the excess salt.

Fifi Mahony's Bywater Salon is a full service hair salon and make-up bar, fabulous wigs, accessories, jewelry and vintage clothing shop in the Bywater. It's the place to go for all your outrageous and not-so-outrageous needs!

Bywater Framing has taken the guesswork out of your framing tasks by building a variety of frames for you! Frames range in size and style, and are perfect for photos, artwork, diplomas or anything else!

Dimensions:

• 3.5” x 5.5”

• 5” x 7”

• 9” x 12”

• 16” x 20”

Y'all--this is a very special invitation, hosted by Trinity City supporter, Saints enthusiast and Black Men of Labor member Dr. Terence Adams. If you are a true Saints fan and think you might have a blast hanging out all day with another true Saints fan, then take advantage of this rare opportunity.

And the seats!!!—they are plaza level, behind the Saints bench, at the 50 yard line. Really!

For the modest price of this item, you will get:

• 10am: Pre-Game Party Invite @ NOPSI Hotel (food, drinks, and people watching)

• NOON: Cardinals vs. Saints kick-off in the Superdome!

This "one-of-a-kind" bundle includes 2 intricately connected items: a photo and an umbrella.

‘Emerging in Spirit” Framed Photo by Kevin Jones & 2025 BMOL Umbrella

Embodying the rhythm, resilience, and joy of street parade culture, photographer Kevin Jones finds inspiration in the vibrancy of New Orleans—where music, dance and the arts are woven into everyday life.

This image captures the spirit of the iconic Black Men of Labor, a New Orleans parading organization, as a member strides into a tradition rooted in community, music and celebration, carrying the revered BMOL street parade umbrella.

The umbrella, depicted in the photo, is custom-made and features African Adinkra fabric and symbols--a similar one can be found in the Smithsonian Museum.

Photo dimensions w/ frame: 25” x 37”

Reserved table for 4 at the evening Peter Harris Quartet & Bayou Bar (Ponchatrain Hotel), $100 gift certificate for Bayou Bar, and a signed copy of Rhythm & Roux Cookbook (release Date October 2026)