New Orleans Magazine has published some of the locals' favorite bars and restaurants. Here are a few of the picks.

Prospect.1 in New Orleans - An International Art Biennial in New Orleans ends on January 18th. This is the last weekend. The exhibit which is city wide includes many venues and genres. There's free shuttle service to the various venues.

The Entergy IMAX Theater located on the Riverfront at the end of Canal Street next to the Aquarium of the Americas, is now showing, Wild Ocean 3D. Other movies at the IMAX theater include Bugs!, Hurricane on the Bayou, Into the Deep 3D and Dark Knight. Get the times and order tickets online at the Entergy IMAX Theater website.

One of the must eats this time of year in New Orleans is King Cake. It's the traditional treat of Mardi Gras. I guess anywhere else in the world this is diet time. But, alas, this is New Orleans. Why not order your own King Cake from New Orleans and have a King Cake Party. Many packages come with Mardi Gras beads and provide an instant party. After all, you can always diet during Lent. Here are the best sites for ordering King Cakes online.