Another weekend closer to carnival, Nola dears! While we may be on a parade hiatus until Chewbacchus next weekend, there are tons of events this weekend in New Orleans to keep your spirits high.
The Dixie Brewing building is having their grand re-opening – the latest in the brewery’s decade-long history in the city. If you’re craving some vegan food with your beer, check out the plant based junk food pop-up at Miel taproom.
Nationally-renown comedian Jim Jeffries stops by the Joy Theatre this weekend, and DMVU + Conrank headline the Republic. And if you just can’t wait to get your Mardi Gras goodies, the Mambo Market at the Drifter Hotel is your place to be.
Check out these & all our other picks from this weekend in New Orleans:
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Thursday
23jan9:00 pm11:59 pmSkeptic Moon, Tattered Rabbit, Glass Phantom at Gasa Gasa
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Stacked local bill Skeptic Moon: Prog Rock/Jazz Fusion Bringing beautiful solos and washes of noise to prog and jazz tendencies, Skeptic Moon is on the rise. Check their first single Ripperrou, which
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Stacked local bill
Skeptic Moon: Prog Rock/Jazz Fusion
Bringing beautiful solos and washes of noise to prog and jazz tendencies, Skeptic Moon is on the rise. Check their first single Ripperrou, which will be released the day of the show January 23!!
Tattered Rabbit
Tattered Rabbit is best known for their psychedelic walls of sound consisting of whirling effects, dripping harmonies and haunting melodies. Garage/Psych Rock.
Glass Phantom
A new project led by Logan Schnell, combining prog and thrash with explosive results. The band is Logan, Jake Gartenstein, and Noah English.
Doors @ 8
Show @ 9
$7 adv/ $10 door
Thanks Darrah Bach for the artwork.
Bring your friends, buy some drinks, thrash, zombie, mosh, sleep we’re not picky!!
Time
(Thursday) 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Location
Gasa Gasa
4920 Freret St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70115
Friday
24jan(jan 24)10:00 pm25(jan 25)4:00 amThe Vision 2020 // Channel 24 // feat. Lleuna // Poor Boys Bar
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The year is 2020. And New Orleans club culture has something to say. DJs continue to push the envelope of deep digs and fresh sounds. Producers up the ante with DIY
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The year is 2020. And New Orleans club culture has something to say.
DJs continue to push the envelope of deep digs and fresh sounds. Producers up the ante with DIY projects and releases. Promoters, facing the proliferation of nightlife in the city, collaborate across more crews and scenes than ever before.
Where will you be when possibilities become realities?
See what The Vision for 2020 is all about.
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Channel 24 is for the phreaks. Adult discretion is advised.
Phreaky selections from:
Lleauna
Phoebus – DJ Baby
Rye
…and hosted by FTR residents Airbag and virtue_signal!
The Vision 2020 is brought to you by For The Record.
$5 cover for the artists && for the culture.
Time
24 (Friday) 10:00 pm - 25 (Saturday) 4:00 am
Location
Poor Boys Bar
1328 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
24jan8:00 pm10:00 pmRadio Zydeco ft. Hunter Romero & Roddie Romero at the Maple Leaf
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Radio Zydeco joined by 3X Grammy nominee Roddie Romero and Hunter Romero (The IceMan Special) take the early set (8pm) at Maple Leaf! Dance with RZ before Lost Bayou Ramblers
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Radio Zydeco joined by 3X Grammy nominee Roddie Romero and Hunter Romero (The IceMan Special) take the early set (8pm) at Maple Leaf! Dance with RZ before Lost Bayou Ramblers take the late set!
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Maple Leaf
8316 Oak St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
24jan(jan 24)10:00 pm25(jan 25)2:00 amSoulful Takeover with DJ Soul Sister at One Eyed Jacks
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Soulful Takeover with DJ Soul Sister Friday, January 24, 2020 10pm - 2am One Eyed Jacks 615 Toulouse at Chartres $10 Ages 18+ dance dance dance *another right on party situation*
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Soulful Takeover with DJ Soul Sister
Friday, January 24, 2020
10pm – 2am
One Eyed Jacks
615 Toulouse at Chartres
$10
Ages 18+
dance dance dance
*another right on party situation*
Time
24 (Friday) 10:00 pm - 25 (Saturday) 2:00 am
Location
One Eyed Jacks
615 TOULOUSE ST. NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
24jan10:00 pm11:59 pmBilly Strings at Tipitina's
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Billy Strings Tickets: https://found.ee/TipitinasBS Billy Strings has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high
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Tickets: https://found.ee/TipitinasBS
Billy Strings has been hailed as the future of bluegrass, transcending tradition and genre with his high velocity, flat-picking guitar technique and intense, confessional songwriting. HOME, Strings’ remarkable second studio album, is undoubtedly the Michigan-born, Nashville-based artist’s bravest excursion thus far, completely rewiring bluegrass with elements of punk, country, folk rock, and genuine psychedelic exploration to fashion something altogether his own. Strings has infused the aesthetic with his own experiences and inspirations, adopting traditional sonic and lyrical idioms to confront contemporary social truths. With guest appearances from the likes of Jerry Douglas and Molly Tuttle and produced by Glenn Brown (Greensky Bluegrass, Marcus Miller), HOME marks a landmark on Billy Strings’ ongoing creative journey, its fearless songs and freewheeling approach recasting string-based American music in his own inimitable image.
– Ages 18+
– Must have valid Government-Issued ID -OR- Passport to enter
– No professional cameras or rigs (cameras with removable lenses)
– Purchaser must be present (with valid photo ID -OR- Passport) to claim Will Call Tickets
– Name changes must be made at least one hour prior to Door Time – Contact Eventbrite Customer Service by phone 855-872-1525 or email at attendeesupport@eventbrite in order to make a name change
– Online ticket sales will cease when doors open
– All sales are final
**Tipitina’s Box Office is open Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:30pm**
Time
(Friday) 10:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Location
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
Saturday
25jan11:00 am7:00 pmDixie Beer Grand Opening
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Dixie Beer will be opening their doors for the first time ever at 11am. They are located at 3501 Jourdan Road, New Orleans. Party goes through 7pm. View their
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Dixie Beer will be opening their doors for the first time ever at 11am. They are located at 3501 Jourdan Road, New Orleans. Party goes through 7pm. View their Facebook event page here for more info.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Location
Dixie Beer
3501 Jourdan Road
25jan7:00 pm11:00 pmJim Jefferies Live At The Joy Theater
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Geoff James Nugent, known professionally as Jim Jefferies, is an Australian-American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, and writer. He created and starred in the American FX sitcom Legit and Comedy
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Geoff James Nugent, known professionally as Jim Jefferies, is an Australian-American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, and writer. He created and starred in the American FX sitcom Legit and Comedy Central’s late-night comedy The Jim Jefferies Show
Time
(Saturday) 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Joy Theater
1200 Canal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
25jan8:00 pm11:00 amWale Live At The House Of Blues New Orleans
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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first rose to prominence in 2006, when his song "Dig Dug" became popular in his
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Olubowale Victor Akintimehin, better known by his stage name Wale, is an American rapper. He first rose to prominence in 2006, when his song “Dig Dug” became popular in his hometown. Wale became locally recognized and continued recording music for the regional audience.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 am
Location
House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130
25jan(jan 25)11:00 pm26(jan 26)2:00 amConrank & DMVU at Republic NOLA
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BASSIK & Republic NOLA Present Conrank & DMVU Saturday, January 25, 2020 Republic
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BASSIK & Republic NOLA Present
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Republic NOLA
18+
Doors/Show 11PM
Conrank:
https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/conrank/
https://soundcloud.com/conrank
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3qNEgvMVFSPWLeBGuqRQ4F?si=pILxTOMYST2lkQznqOJvUw
DMVU:
https://www.dmvumusic.com/
https://soundcloud.com/dmvuofficial
https://open.spotify.com/artist/59DcOmdlmKUgsUrb2S7Nb6?si=KwPX9KkKSN-0yIj1Md6pbw
Time
25 (Saturday) 11:00 pm - 26 (Sunday) 2:00 am
Location
Republic NOLA
828 S. Peters
Organizer
BASSIK
25jan1:00 pm7:00 pmPlant Based Junk Food In New Orleans at Miel Taproom
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Join us for some vegan comfort food. We are coming all the way from Los Angeles with our very popular Vegan Crispy Chik’n Sandwiches and Loaded Fries! Free Entry, Family
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Join us for some vegan comfort food. We are coming all the way from Los Angeles with our very popular Vegan Crispy Chik’n Sandwiches and Loaded Fries! Free Entry, Family Friendly.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
Miel Brewery
405 Sixth St.
25jan6:00 pm11:59 pmMardi Gras Mambo Market at the Drifter Hotel
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LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER! Still on the search for your perfect Fat Tuesday look? Let the good times roll at the ~ Mardi Gras Mambo Market ~ on January 25th, 6PM. Hosted at
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LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!
Still on the search for your perfect Fat Tuesday look?
Let the good times roll at the
~ Mardi Gras Mambo Market ~
on January 25th, 6PM.
Hosted at The Drifter Hotel,
we’ve got you covered with
costumes, jewelry, accessories,& more!
A R T • F O O D • M U S I C
Explore our vendors for the newest, hottest carnival accessories;
> Eco-friendly Glitter by the Glitter Nymph
> Bolo Ties & Acessories by Alligator Pear Goods
> One of a Kind Costumes by Cherry Swan Designs
> Wild Printed Spandex Wear by MessQueen New York
> Printed Ts, Totes, & Patches by Swamp Trash
> Vintage wearable art designs by @Houseofjvles
> Vintage & Secondhand clothing by SpiritCloset
> Decorative Designs by emilianasteinfineart
> Pop Culture Prayer Candles by Mose Mary And Me
> Vintage Goods by @revolver fashion
> Louisiana Styled Jewelry by Little NoLa Shea
> Knitted Beanies & Scarves by Chelsea Lenair
> NOLA based Jewelry by Mitzi Wear
> Festivas Tarot by McCalla Ann Saturnweb of Saturn Vox
Got stuck with the baby or just want a sweet snack?
Get your fill with Vegan King Cake by Maggie Berg!
Food
> Tastebud Satisfiers
> Shimeno Ramen
Beats
> nvture.morte B2B virtue_signal
Come in costume or come as you are
but bring a suit if you plan on swimmin’ in our heated pool~
As always, we are a 21+ bar. ID required for entry!
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 11:59 pm
25jan8:00 pm11:00 pmWho Arted?! Look Listen Create (Round Three) at the Art Garage
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Who Arted?! Look. Listen. Create. January 25th // $10 suggested cover Doors @ 8pm Music, Comedy, and Dance starts @ 9pm The Who Arted?! Series is back for round three! This series is made possible
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Who Arted?! Look. Listen. Create.
January 25th // $10 suggested cover
Doors @ 8pm
Music, Comedy, and Dance starts @ 9pm
The Who Arted?! Series is back for round three!
This series is made possible by three art features:
1. Visual artist(s)
2. Audio artist(s) aka comedians, musicians, spoken word, etc!
3. MAKING art!
While you are listening and observing the art of the featured artists, plus the fairyland majesty that is The Art Garage itself, you can visit the craft station :-O!
Create some up-cycle art using materials that would usually be thrown away, such as leftover Mardi Gras costume bits, those watercolors you never used, sequins, the recyclables NOLA no longer accepts, Trader Joe’s paper bags, ((I know you have too many too)), the list goes on!
JANUARY 25th’s SHOW WILL FEATURE:
LOOK
Artwork by Courtney Elizabeth Randolph
Dance by DJ Sohlid Gold
LISTEN
Comedy by Andrew Healan
Music by Ari Carter, Juno Dunes, and yours truly, Dianella – Band
(((Please contact Danielle Ryce if you have any leftover crafting materials you are looking to rid of!!! Let’s minimize waste together!)))
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Art Garage
2231 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117
Sunday
26jan7:30 pm11:00 amTowards Together: A Vision for a Kinder, More Inclusive World.
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Join the movement, and help us create a kinder, more inclusive world. This show kicks off a week-long celebration. The week of January 27-31, 2020, we are going to flood Instagram
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Join the movement, and help us create a kinder, more inclusive world.
This show kicks off a week-long celebration. The week of January 27-31, 2020, we are going to flood Instagram in a collective movement called #TowardsTogether.
Learn more: TowardsTogether.com
SUNDAY, JANUARY 26, 2020
7:30pm doors
8:00pm show
The Twilight Room at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
2240 Saint Claude Avenue
(The Twilight Room is the back theatre. You can enter directly via the Marigny Street side.)
TICKETS: $15 general admission
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Mallory Whitfield is building a movement that will change the way people think about diversity and inclusion.
Through her one-person show, Towards Together, she is redefining what “normal” means, reimagining how we relate to other people, and guiding us along the path to a kinder, more inclusive world.
This performance offers a sequin-filled, inspirational perspective on how we can spread joy, hope, and allyship, delivered in an entertaining show that’s part stand-up, part TEDx Talk, part dance party and all fun.
Time
(Sunday) 7:30 pm - 11:00 am
Location
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
2240 St Claude Ave
Featured Photo: Dixie Brewery