New Orleans Events and Live Music: September 16th – 22nd

There’s a whole lot happening at the tail end of Virgo season. Ring in your Fall Equinox with tons of New Orleans live music, food festivals, events, and happenings. Dogs and beer! Fried chicken and brass bands! General shenanigans! Let’s dive in.

Monday, September 16th: Miles Davis Tribute Concert and Screening at Zeitgeist Theatre and Lounge

The darling art-house theater Zeitgeist, has a new home out in Arabi these days and they’re hosting a very cool multimedia event celebrating Miles Davis this evening. Catch some musicians paying homage before a screening of Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool. Learn more here.

 

Tuesday, September 17th: In This Moment at the Fillmore

If you REALLY thrived in those few years when nu metal reigned supreme, In This Moment may hit that same sweet spot for you and they’re playing at the Fillmore on an otherwise sleepy Tuesday.

Thursday, September 19th: Rooftop Rum Runner at the Catahoula Hotel Rooftop

Three Roll Estate rum + rhum tiki cocktails! A vinyl-heavy surf rock, soul, and garage rock set to make ya feel crazy on a Thursday with DJ Hunter King! All on our not-so-high but very scenic Rooftop Oasis. Click here for more.

Friday, September 20th: Fried Chicken Festival at Woldenberg Riverfront Park

Eat tendies to your heart’s content under the sun and catch a few quality local acts, like The Givers, at this year’s Fried Chicken Festival.

 

Saturday, September 21st: NOLA on Tap at City Park benefitting the LA-SPCA

A local favorite, NOLA on Tap is the city’s largest beer festival and for a great cause. In addition to the wonders of one million beers, there are also one million dogs present at this annual outdoor event.