Maybe it’s the final drop in temperature or the Saint’s winning streak, but we’re extra jazzed about this upcoming weekend’s events!
King of electrofunk GRiZ is taking over the Fillmore with the Funk Hunters this Saturday. An illuminated living art experience takes over the Zietgeist Theatre, and the yearly Mac ‘n Cheese fest brings cheesy, carb-y goodness to everyone.
Check out these and much more in our special weekend in New Orleans guide below.
Thursday 10
10oct(oct 10)8:00 pm11(oct 11)11:00 pmSleepover at The Drifter Hotel
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Put on your pj’s and pack your sleeping bag for two nights of comedy at the Drifter Hotel. On October 10th and 11th, New York comedian Amanda Van Nostrand hosts
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Put on your pj’s and pack your sleeping bag for two nights of comedy at the Drifter Hotel. On October 10th and 11th, New York comedian Amanda Van Nostrand hosts her inaugural show, ‘Sleepover,’ as the middle-school version of herself.
The lineup’s comedians will include Roman Cowger(Memphis Queer Fest), Xander Bilyk(The XX Comedy Show), Nkechi Chibueze(No Lye Comedy Collective), Camille Roane(Thrillist’s Best Undiscovered Comedian), and headliner Kyle Clark(Hulu’s ‘Coming to the Stage, The Nerdist, SeeSo).
Each show also features drag by Drifter-favorite Sunshine Edae and burlesque by Tara Rizzi and Angie Zeiderman, so make sure to get those permission slips signed.
Stick around for the after party on Friday the 11th for a sweet set by DJ Nice Rack.
Including sets by Emily Walsh (NYC) Benjamin Hoffman Paul Oswell Ashleigh Branch Katie Jo (NYC)
For tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sleepover-tickets-68507843805
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10 (Thursday) 8:00 pm - 11 (Friday) 11:00 pm
10oct6:00 pm10:00 pmGLOW: An Illuminated Living Art Experience
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On Thursday, October 10 (6-10 pm), Cole’s photographs will come to life at the interactive event, GLOW: An Illuminated Living Art Experience (GLOW), transforming the Zeitgeist Theatre into a live,
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On Thursday, October 10 (6-10 pm), Cole’s photographs will come to life at the interactive event, GLOW: An Illuminated Living Art Experience (GLOW), transforming the Zeitgeist Theatre into a live, glowing, one-of-a-kind art experience. Guests will have the opportunity to walk into the darkened theatre illuminated by never-before-seen art created with actual, living bioluminescent bacteria and interact with dancers wearing “glowing art” costumes. Guests can also become living art themselves – Cole will photograph guests interacting with living light pieces throughout the evening.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
GLOW
6621 St Claude Ave
10oct6:00 pm9:00 pmRooftop Halloween Art Market
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Witches, goblins, and ghouls are invited to shop and mingle on the Catahoula Rooftop 👻 Local artists and vintage-sellers will have costume-worthy apparel and seasonally inspired wares available for purchase. The Rooftop
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Witches, goblins, and ghouls are invited to shop and mingle on the Catahoula Rooftop 👻
Local artists and vintage-sellers will have costume-worthy apparel and seasonally inspired wares available for purchase.
The Rooftop Bar will serve a special menu of chilling Campari America cocktails with a portion of sales benefitting WEEN DREAM.
Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Catahoula Hotel
914 Union Street
Friday 11
11oct(oct 11)8:00 pm12(oct 12)1:00 amLSDREAM & Shlump - Universal Wub Tour: New Orleans
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BASSIK Presents LSDREAM & Shlump Universal Wub Tour w/ Mystic Grizzly Friday, October 11, 2019
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BASSIK Presents
LSDREAM & Shlump
Universal Wub Tour
w/ Mystic Grizzly
Friday, October 11, 2019
Joy Theater in New Orleans
Doors 8PM
Show 9PM
Ages 16+
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Time
11 (Friday) 8:00 pm - 12 (Saturday) 1:00 am
Location
Joy Theater
1200 Canal St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
11oct8:00 pm10:00 pmEYOPE - Elevation Record Release Show
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e l e v a t i o n is out everywhere Oct. 11, 2019 and we are celebrating with a show at the Maple Leaf! preorder the album now at
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e l e v a t i o n
is out everywhere Oct. 11, 2019 and we are celebrating with a show at the Maple Leaf!
preorder the album now at
https://eyope.bandcamp.com/
8-10p
$10
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
Maple Leaf
8316 Oak St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
Saturday 12
12oct11:00 am5:00 pmNOLA Mac N' Cheese Festival
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The third annual Mac n Cheese Festival returns to Armstrong Park this October. Sample Mac N Cheese dishes of many varieties from more than a dozen local restaurants. Live music,
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The third annual Mac n Cheese Festival returns to Armstrong Park this October. Sample Mac N Cheese dishes of many varieties from more than a dozen local restaurants. Live music, drinks and an art market complete the day. Head to Treme on October 12th for one of the cheesiest days of the year! Saturday, October 12
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
12oct8:00 pm11:00 pmGRiZ - Ride Waves Tour: Season Two
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ADMISSION TYPE Our main entrance is located on 6 Canal Street and is open to all ages. Our second entrance is located inside Harrah’s Casino, on the second floor
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ADMISSION TYPE
Our main entrance is located on 6 Canal Street and is open to all ages. Our second entrance is located inside Harrah’s Casino, on the second floor of Masquerade Night Club. Please note the casino entrance is only for concert-goers 21+. Visit our FAQ page for more info.
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Filmore New Orleans
Second Floor 6 Canal St New Orleans, LA
Organizer
Live Nation NOLA
12oct4:00 pm10:00 pmCaribbean Pool Party
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TRAPICAL vibes all afternoon at the hottest and last day party/pool party of the year!! DJ Green Thumb, DJ Kash and Kodjo the Hypeman will be bringing the lates Soca,
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TRAPICAL vibes all afternoon at the hottest and last day party/pool party of the year!! DJ Green Thumb, DJ Kash and Kodjo the Hypeman will be bringing the lates Soca, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Reggaeton, Salsa, Merengue and pure viiiiiibes!
21+
Time
(Saturday) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
12oct(oct 12)11:00 pm13(oct 13)3:00 amBleep Bloop at Republic NOLA
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BASSIK & Republic NOLA Present Bleep Bloop Saturday, October 12, 2019 Republic NOLA Doors/Show 11PM 18+
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BASSIK & Republic NOLA Present
Bleep Bloop
Saturday, October 12, 2019
Republic NOLA
Doors/Show 11PM
18+
Time
12 (Saturday) 11:00 pm - 13 (Sunday) 3:00 am
Location
Republic NOLA
828 S. Peters
12oct6:30 pm11:00 pmBackyard Film Fest New Orleans
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* * * * BYFF 2019 * * * * The one-night-only celebration of the best films you've never seen. Baby you better take off those rose coloured glasses and have a
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* * * * BYFF 2019 * * * *
The one-night-only celebration of the best films you’ve never seen.
Baby you better take off those rose coloured glasses and have a look around.
Fake news, reality TV, cat memes & climate emergencies…
The BYFF 2019 theme is: REALITY CHECK
What’s your wake up call?
Have your say and MAKE A FILM.
Remember, the theme is a jumping off point, you can take it wherever you want. Backyard Film Fest is about encouraging production of films, not just exhibition.
The theme is how we know you made your film for the festival.
Make it weird, make it cheap, just MAKE A FILM.
*** Event Info***
1815 N Broad st, New Orleans, 70119.
Doors: 6:30pm
Films: 7:30pm
*** SUBMISSION GUIDELINES ***
Submit films before 11:59pm Oct 6th.
Minimum length: 5 seconds
Maximum length: 5 minutes
>> NO Submission fees!! <<
submit films to: BackyardFilmFestSeries@gmail.com
For more info go to: www.backyardfilmfest.net
IG: @BackyardFilmFest
Time
(Saturday) 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Backyard Film Fest
1815 N Broad Ave
12oct9:00 pm11:59 pmMikey B3 & Hash Cabbage
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- 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-
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– 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
(Saturday) 9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Location
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave.
12oct(oct 12)11:00 pm13(oct 13)6:00 amSubject Matter Featuring Phlegm, Pr_ck and Tristan Dufrene
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THE SUBJECT: An all-night dancing situation, gathering place, an oasis of sweat, grime, and positivity. THE OBJECT: Hosted at Poor Boys Bar, the Bywater meeting point for any and every type
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THE SUBJECT: An all-night dancing situation, gathering place, an oasis of sweat, grime, and positivity.
THE OBJECT: Hosted at Poor Boys Bar, the Bywater meeting point for any and every type of crowd.
Notorious for its debauchery and anything-goes freakiness, this spot is a well-kept secret and favorite of
New Orleans locals. Now with a newly renovated sound system, Poor Boys Bar can truly soundtrack your
all-night excursions.
THE MATTER: You – the freak, the geek, the hedonist, the lover, the robotic dancing machine, and yes –
even the reluctant homebody. There is a space for everyone here, because you matter.
Once a month, every month, SUBJECT MATTER will bring together THE SUBJECT, THE OBJECT, and THE
MATTER. We bring a reverence for the dance music culture of yesteryear and the consciousness of
today’s clubbers.
Hosted and curated by resident DJ @Tristan Dufrene
Guest DJs: Phlegm (Gimme A Reason), Pr_ck (Ascendence)
SUBJECT MATTER celebrates individuality and free expression. We will strive to ensure that this is a
space where revelers can dance and socialize freely without worry or judgement.
Cover $5/10 sliding
Time
12 (Saturday) 11:00 pm - 13 (Sunday) 6:00 am
Location
Poor Boys Bar
1328 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Sunday 13
13oct7:00 pm9:00 pmCha Wa at The Drifter Hotel
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Unwind from football every other Sunday with Cha Wa at The Drifter Hotel! This residency won't last forever- don't miss your chance to catch these special poolside performances! $10 // 21+ New
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Unwind from football every other Sunday with Cha Wa at The Drifter Hotel! This residency won’t last forever- don’t miss your chance to catch these special poolside performances!
$10 // 21+
New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. Their Grammy-nominated album “Spyboy” (a nod to frontman J’Wan Boudreaux’s role in the Golden Eagles) is a modern mix of fiery, toe-tapping sounds. Popmatters describes the band as “a grand gumbo of singing, intoxicating rhythms, and deep funk grooves that are impossible to resist.”
“… a grand gumbo of singing, chanting, intoxicating rhythms, and some deep funk grooves that simply impossible to resists.” – Popmatters
“Cha Wa blends Mardi Gras Indian tradition and modern pop magic.” – No Depression
Time
(Sunday) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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An intimate outdoor gathering situated in a sweet little bywater courtyard, this space is outdoor and outfitted to the open minded and hearted so bring your best self and a
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An intimate outdoor gathering situated in a sweet little bywater courtyard, this space is outdoor and outfitted to the open minded and hearted so bring your best self and a friend to share the experience with. Kicking things off following the Saints Vs Jags game. We look forward to seeing you as we Tesselate. Free with RSVP
Sounds By Nvture.Morte and Tristan Dufrene
Eats By Sueshe (Japanese inspired cusine)
Time
(Sunday) 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
The New Movement
2706 St Claude Ave
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