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.

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Vikings at Saints Preseason Game, Mercedes-Benz Superdome at 7pm: Friday, August 9th

Our beloved New Orleans Saints will be starting this preseason off with a favorable match against the Minnesota Vikings.

Pre-gaming? Stop by Piscobar for 4-7pm happy hour and FREE vegan Jell-O shots for those in Saints gear. We’ll also be showing the game on a big screen.

Red Dress Run, race starts at Crescent Park at 11:30am: Saturday, August 10th

Presented by our local chapter of the Hash House Harriers, the Red Dress Run is a for-charity run that has evolved into an all-day affair with red clad revelers–runners and non-runners alike–on display into the evening in the French Quarter.

Dirty Linen Night, Royal Street in the French Quarter: Saturday, August 10th

More dressed down and a week later than White Linen Night, Dirty Linen takes place along Royal Street in the French Quarter. The conceit behind the name is that you wear your whites from the week prior, so hey, great excuse not to do laundry this week.

NOLA Salsa Bachata Festival: Friday, August 9th – Sunday August 11th

After a weekend of football, beer, art, and wine, it’s probably time to do something active. The New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival is taking place at The Crowne Plaza all weekend and has a litany of workshops to choose from. After you’ve learned some basic salsa moves, cool off with a Bananas Foster Bao (stuffed with Nadamoo ice cream and 100% vegan!) from Piscobar Kitchen.

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