Head on down to Woldenberg Park for the NCAA - Final Four Big Dance Concert Series going on all weekend long. The amazing list of performers is below, but remember before you head out it is FREE, but do yourself a favor and don't bring outside food and drinks, coolers, festival chairs, gigantic cameras or noise makers (dang - no cow bell!!)
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| March 30 | 4-10 p.m. | AT&T Block Party |
| 4 p.m. | Park opens to the public | |
| 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Vintage Trouble | |
| 6:15-7:30 p.m. | Cowboy Mouth | |
| 8:30- 10 p.m. | KISS | |
| March 31 | 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Coca-Cola Zero Countdown (Viewing Party to follow) |
| 11 a.m. | Park opens to the public | |
| 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Funky Meters | |
| 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Blondie | |
| 3:15-4:30 p.m. | The Black Keys | |
| April 1 | 3-10 p.m. | Capital One JamFest |
| 3 p.m. | Park opens to the public | |
| 3-4 p.m. | Big Sam’s Funky Nation | |
| 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Dr. John | |
| 6-7:30 p.m. | Avett Brothers | |
| 8-10 p.m. | Jimmy Buffett | |
| 10-10:15 p.m. | Fireworks on the river |
If you're looking to stay away from the March Madness - no problem, there's plenty of other good stuff going on 'round town to keep you happy!!
There's good times at the New Orleans Museum of Art this evening with Where Y'Art from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
*5 pm to 8 pm: Art Making with KIDsmART
*5:30 pm to 8:30 pm: Music by Amanda Walker
*6 pm to 7:30 pm: Isidore Newman School: Dance Performance in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden
*6:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Lecture & Hard Truths Tour by artist, Shawne Major
*7:30pm: Celebrate Women’s History Month with a lecture, Black women, Black Politics, Black Art, by UNO Professor, Nikki Brown
The cost of this event is free with regular admissions. Prices range from: $10 for adults; $8 for seniors, students, and military members; and $6 for ages 7-17.
And there's a very special benefit tonight at Tipitina's - supporting the Who Dat Nation's Steve Gleason and the Gleason Family Trust - Check out the info and spectacular line-up below!
You still don't know what to do?
Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal) for Friday the Big Easy Weekender meet and greet - startin' up at 5:00 pm with Gallivan Burwell & the Predatory Drifters then stay on for the incredible Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm, and then top off the evening with Sugarcane Jane all the way from Alabama at 10:00 pm! Come hungry too - there's delicious pizza and other yummy items being served up!
Need more music?? Then go to Frenchmen Street!
d.b.a. (618 Frenchmen) has two great shows with Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns at 6:00 pm, and stay on of for The Iguanas at 10:00 pm!
You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, Washboard Chaz Blues Trio at 6:00 pm, and the New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings at 10:00 pm.
Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon Alex Marti Trio at 4:00 pm, the Blues Trees at 7:00 pm and stay late for a Latin dance party with Javier Olondo & AsheSon at 11:00 pm!!
Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm for an early happy hour, Jeff Chaz Band at 6:00 pm for more happy hour fun, and top off the night with a the Dana Abbot Band at 9:00 pm!!
Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar and tune in today from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!
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