What a Weekend in NOLA - Free Donuts, Wine, Festivals, Naked Bikes, Celebrating with Mr. Okra and Art!

 Happy Weekend!  Lots of good stuff going on around town!

Friday Fun!

FREE DONUTS!!

Celebrate one of the sweetest days of the year by commemorating National Doughnut Day with a one-of-a-kind complimentary treat from Krispy Kreme®. Stop in to any participating Krispy Kreme US shops for a FREE doughnut of any variety.
Where: Krispy Kreme in Metairie and Marrero: 825 Clearview Parkway, Metairie, LA 70001 and 4808 Lapalco Boulevard Marrero, LA 70072
Who: Everyone!
How: Just show up! The offer is good for one free doughnut of any variety per customer on Friday, June 7 only. Visit for store locations.
Cost: Free! No purchase necessary!

Wine Tastings! 

It's the weekly wine tasting over at Pearl Wine Company (Orleans at Moss St.) - from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  Come out and sample some fantastic wines!

And you can double your wine tasting fun! Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!

More Weekend Fun!

Quarter Festin'!

Festival season ain't over yet!  We got two big events in the Quarter this weekend! It's Cajun - Zydeco Fest at the The Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) - Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm - Admission is free! 

The Cajun - Zydeco Fest features two stages of music, more than a dozen food vendors and a large crafts fair - all in the historic French Quarter - the event has become one of the major attractions of New Orleans' social calendar.  Check out the music schedule and click on the link for more food and fun fest info!  http://www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

Saturday, June 8

Esplanade Avenue Stage

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Mary Broussard & Sweet La La
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm T-Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Rosie Ledet

Barracks Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Les Freres Michot
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm Bruce Daigrepont
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band

Sunday, June 9

Esplanade Avenue Stage

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Andre Thierry & Zydeco Magic
1:15 pm to 2:45 pm Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Sunpie & the La. Sunspots

Barracks Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm Li'l Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm Beausoleil
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm Lost Bayou Ramblers

COOL! INTERVIEW STAGE
The National Park Service and the Louisiana State Museum are providing access to the beautiful new theater on the Third Floor of the Old U.S. Mint - where the Jazz and Heritage folks will present interviews with many of the performers. Audience members will hear first-hand how our artists learned their craft and carry on our culture. And it'll be a great place to get out of the heat and enjoy some cool air before heading back out for more dancing, eating and shopping. Interviews will be from noon to 5 p.m. both days of the festival.

Interview Stage Schedule:

Saturday

1:00 pm:  Dikki Du – interviewed by David Kunian
2:00 pm:  Mary Broussard & T-Broussard – interviewed by Bill deTurk
3:00 pm:  Les Freres Michot (Tommy Michot) – interviewed by Fred Kasten
4:00 pm:  The Babineaux Sisters – interviewed by Fred Kasten

Sunday

1:00 pm  Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes – interviewed by Fred Kasten
2:00 pm  Andre Thierry – interviewed by Fred Kasten
3:00 pm  Dwayne Dopsie – interviewed by Fred Kasten
4:00 pm  Lost Bayou Ramblers (Louis Michot) – interviewed by Fred Kasten

THE FRENCH MARKET'S 27TH ANNUAL CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

Creole Tomato Ursulines Street Stage

Saturday

10:30 am to 12:00 pm Jonno
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm The Babineaux Sisters
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Ganey Arsement
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Sean Ardoin

Sunday

10 a.m. Music Street Jazz Band
12 noon Red Hot Brass Band
1:15-2:00 Ashley Renay
2:15-3:15 p.m. Erica Falls
3:30-5:00 p.m. Gina Brown
5:15-6:00 p.m. Lagniappe Brass Band

FRESH CREOLE TOMATOES FOR SALE& COMPLIMENTARY TOMATOES W/ RETAIL PURCHASE

This year's Creole tomatoes will be provided by George's Produce, Ben & Ben Becnel, Inc., and La Greco Farms and will be for sale throughout the Farmers Market. Retail shoppers who spend $30 in French Market District stores receive a free basket of tomatoes while supplies last. Tomato samples will be offered throughout the Festival.

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ALL WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JUNE 8TH

11 a.m. New Orleans School of Cooking
12 p.m. CREOLE TOMATO EATING CONTEST
1 p.m. Purloo
2 p.m. Muriel’s Jackson Square
3 p.m. Cafe B
4 p.m. Galvez Restaurant
5 p.m. J’ Seafood Dock

SUNDAY, JUNE 9TH

11 a.m. Nola Food & Truck Convi Collective
12 p.m. CREOLE TOMATO EATING CONTEST
1 p.m. Irish House
2 p.m. Cupcake Fairies
3 p.m. Cajun Cafe at the Market
4 p.m. French Market Produce
5 p.m. World Famous N’Awlins Cafe and Spice Emporium

For the whole Tomato Fest line-up of fun click here!

Saturday Night Fun in the Bywater

Swing by Mickey Markey Park for the start of the The Fourth Annual World Naked Bike Ride in New Orleans will take place today. The ride will start at 5:00pm from Mickey Markey Park (Piety and Royal Street)The riders will travel through the French Quarter passing Jackson Square and return to the park by way of Bourbon St. There will be an after party at the Country Club on Louisa St. Ride naked!

Party with Mr. Okra tonight at BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy St.). It's traveling produce man, Mr. Okra's, 70th birthday and the fun begins at 6:00 pm with music by Guitar Slim and delicious food from Sergio and family! Come wish him a happy day, and check out his veggie truck - if you've never seen it, you're truly missing a piece of rolling art!

Art Openings on St. Claude

If you're looking for some art openings this evening you don't have to go far. Check out these fine galleries in the St. Claude neighborhood - most opening receptions last from 6:00 to 9:00 pm (or a little later).

*Staple Goods - 1340 St. Roch
*Second Story Gallery - 2372  St. Claude
*Byrdie's Gallery - 2422A St. Claude
*Antenna - 3718 St. Claude
*Good Children's Gallery - 4037 St. Claude
*The Front - 4100 St. Claude

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...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 (Friday!) from 11-2 pm for the Louisiana Music Party with my hubby Bill deTurk!!



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Big Fun Saturday w/Kitties, Red Dresses, Dirty Linen and St. Claude Stroll!

Good Morning Everybody!!

BIG SATURDAY EVENTS!!

It's a great day to adopt a kitten or cat at Clearview Mall - Center Court today from 11 am to 4 pm SpayMart Cat and Kitten End of Summer Adoption Event. Come meet our adorable, biscuit-making cats and kittens! Special Reduced Adoption Rate for Qualified Applicants - Adoption fee covers spay/neuter, vaccines, combo test for FIV/FeLV & microchip. For more information call or email: 504-454-8200 * spaymartadopt@gmail.com

If you're not already out there it's not too late to head down to the New Orleans Hash House Harrier's - Red Dress Run for lots of fun!! Get yourself down to Armstrong Park - NOW - with your best red dress on (boys and girls!) Registration is $70 and open from 9:00 am to Noon (cash only). Don't be late. The hares are away at 11AM SHARP (more or less). Follow the trail on your way to more beer. The music begins with Chasing Daylight from from Noon to 1:30 pm and The Bucktown Allstars from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm...There's gonna be delicious lunch provided by Corky's at 1:00 pm too!! So get your red butt down there for some drinkin' and runnin' round the Quarter!! (And remember your registration fee goes to great local charities all around NOLA!!)

After the Red Dress Run this evening....stay in the Quarter and bust out your dirty linen (from White Linen of course) for Dirty Linen Night (200 - 1000 Blocks of Royal St., 500 blocks of St. and St. Peter Streets, Jackson Square and Dutch Alley).  Art Galleries and shops open up for an extra special art stroll from 6:00 to 10:00 pm!!  More than 60 venues will be open with refreshments (of the liquor variety!)  The official Dirty Linen Night After Party takes place at 10:00 pm at Sobou at the W French Quarter (310 Chartres) with complimentary signature drinks and hor d'oevres. All this is fun is FREE so dirty up some linen and get yourself down there this evening!!!

And there's even more art openings on St. Claude!! Be sure to visit The Good Children Gallery (4037 St. Claude), Antenna (2114 St. Claude), Staple Goods (1340 St. Roch), The Front (4100 St. Claude) and Barrister's Gallery (2331 St. Claude)...It's going to be an evening of art everywhere!

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more great music tonight...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!

See ya'll on the streets of the Quarter (and on St. Claude)!!


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A Weekend w/Zydeco, Tomatoes, Mr. Okra & Art on St. Claude!

 Happy Weekend!  Lots of good stuff going on around town!

Quarter Festin'!

Festival season ain't over yet!  We got two big events in the Quarter this weekend!It's Cajun - Zydeco Fest at the The Old U.S. Mint (400 Esplanade) - All weekend long from 10:30 am to 7:30 pm - Admission is free! 

The Cajun - Zydeco Fest features three stages of music, more than a dozen food vendors and a large crafts fair - all in the historic French Quarter - the event has become one of the major attractions of New Orleans' social calendar.  Check out the music schedule and click on the link for more food and fun fest info!  http://www.jazzandheritage.org/cajun-zydeco

Saturday, June 9

Esplanade Avenue Stage

11:30 am to 1:00 pm La Famille Cormier
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm Bruce Daigrepont
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Roddie Romero & the Hub City Allstars
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band

Barracks Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm T Broussard & the Zydeco Steppers
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Mary Broussard & Creole Royalty
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm Rosie Ledet
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm Lost Bayou Ramblers

Ursulines Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm Big Red & the Zydeco Playmakers
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Les Freres Michot
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Magnolia Sisters

Sunday, June 10

Esplanade Avenue Stage

11:30 am to 1:00 pm Al Berard Cajun Band
1:45 pm to 3:00 pm Travis Matte & the Kingpins
3:30 pm to 5:00 pm Nathan Williams & the Zydeco Cha Chas
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie

Barracks Street Stage

11:00 am to 12:30 pm Jeffrey Broussard & the Creole Cowboys
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers
3:15 pm to 4:45 pm DL Menard with the Jambalaya Cajun Band
5:15 pm to 6:45 pm Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots

Ursulines Street Stage

12:00 to 1:30 pm Li'l Nathan and the Zydeco Big Tymers
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm Waylon Thibodeaux
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys

COOL! NEW INTERVIEW STAGE

The National Park Service and the Louisiana State Museum are providing access to the beautiful new theater on the Third Floor of the Old U.S. Mint - where the Jazz and Heritage folks will present interviews with many of the performers. Audience members will hear first-hand how our artists learned their craft and carry on our culture. And it'll be a great place to get out of the heat and enjoy some cool air before heading back out for more dancing, eating and shopping. Interviews will be from noon to 5 p.m. both days of the festival.

Interview Stage Schedule:

Saturday

12:00 p.m. Bruce Daigrepont
1:00 p.m. Big Red
2:00 p.m. Roddie Romero
3:00 p.m. C.J. Chenier
4:00 p.m. Louis Michot of the Lost Bayou Ramblers

Sunday

12:00 p.m. Dwayne Dopsie
1:00 p.m. D.L. Menard
2:00 p.m. Nathan Williams, Sr.
3:00 p.m. Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes
4:00 p.m. Geno Delafose

THE FRENCH MARKET'S 26TH ANNUAL CREOLE TOMATO FESTIVAL SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!

DUTCH ALLEY SWING STAGE

Saturday

11am-11:30pm Family Swing Dance Lesson
11:30pm-1:15pm – Faux Barrio Billionaires Trio
1:15pm – 1:45pm – Swing Dance Lesson
1:45pm– 3:30pm Showarama Hot Trio
3:30pm-4pm Swing Dance Lesson
4pm–5:45pm Ben Polcer & His Grinders plus a Dutch Alley Dance-Off with $100 cash prize!

Sunday

11am-11:30pm Family Swing Dance Lesson
11:30pm-1:15pm – Luke Winslow-King & Esther Rose
1:15pm – 1:45pm – Swing Dance Lesson
1:45pm– 3:30pm Meschiya Lake & The Little Big Horns
3:30pm-4pm Swing Dance Lesson
4pm– 5:45pm Shotgun Jazz Band

FRESH CREOLE TOMATOES FOR SALE& COMPLIMENTARY TOMATOES W/ RETAIL PURCHASE

This year's Creole tomatoes will be provided by George's Produce, Ben & Ben Becnel, Inc., and La Greco Farms and will be for sale throughout the Farmers Market. Retail shoppers who spend $30 in French Market District stores receive a free basket of tomatoes while supplies last. Tomato samples will be offered throughout the Festival.

COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AT THE FARMERS MARKET ALL WEEKEND

SATURDAY, JUNE 9TH

11 a.m. Rouses Executive Chef Jack Treuting
12 noon Creole Tomato Talk & TRIVIA with prizes!
1 p.m. Fat Hen Grille
2 p.m. Maurepas Foods
3 p.m. Chris Montero, Cafe B
4 p.m. J'S Seafood Dock

SUNDAY, JUNE 10TH

10 A.M. Kid Chef Eliana
11 A.M. Rouses Executive Chef Jack Treuting
12 noon TOMATO EATING CONTEST hosted by Nola Locavores
1 p.m. Meals from the Heart Cafe
2 p.m. Southern Food and Beverage presents French Market Fare series featuring Chef Roseann with Red Gravy Restaurant
3 p.m. Gus Martin, Muriel's Restaurant

Saturday Night Fun in the Bywater

Swing by Mickey Markey Park for the start of the The Fourth Annual World Naked Bike Ride in New Orleans will take place today. The ride will start at 5:00pm from Mickey Markey Park (Piety and Royal Street)The riders will travel through the French Quarter passing Jackson Square and return to the park by way of Bourbon St. There will be an after party at the Country Club on Louisa St. Ride naked!

Party with Mr. Okra tonight at BJ's Lounge (4301 Burgundy St.). It's traveling produce man, Mr. Okra's, 69th birthday and the fun begins at 6:00 pm. Come wish him a happy day, and check out his veggie truck - if you've never seen it, you're truly missing a piece of rolling art!

Art Openings on St. Claude

If you're looking for some art openings this evening you don't have to go far. Check out these fine galleries in the St. Claude neighborhood - most opening receptions last from 6:00 to 9:00 pm (or a little later).

*Good Children's Gallery - 4037 St. Claude
*Home Space Gallery - 1128 St. Roch
*Staple Goods - 1340 St. Roch
*Byrdie's Gallery - 2422A St. Claude
*New Orlenas Healing Center - 2372 St. Claude
*The Front - 4100 St. Claude

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this weekend...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire -  http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!!



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Thursday with Wine, Concerts and Music Everywhere!

Good Morning Everybody,

Here's some Thursday fun stuff!!

Thursday Events

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orleans ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with some great choices to taste and purchase - 2009 Kendall Jackson- Chardonnay, 2009 Four Vines- "Naked" Chardonnay, 2008- Estancia- Cabernet Sauvignon and a 2009 Mark West Pinot Noir!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Need a little more art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm with Camile Baudoin (The Radiators) on guitars along with David Doucet (Beausoleil) on guitars and ukulele, and Harry Hardin (Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes) on violin. They play what we call Living Room Music, the songs Camile sang and played with his family when he was growing up, along with some originals and instrumentals - don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with John Autin!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.

Thursday Night Music

Head on down to Frenchmen Street and to dba (618 Frenchmen) for a solo piano show with Jon Cleary at 7:00 pm (this should be a great one!) and stay on for the Happy Talk Band at 10:00 pm!!

There's lots of music in Mid-City tonight!

If you're looking for some more dancing - head on over to Chickie Wah Wah (2828 Canal)  for swing dance lessons from 7:00 to 8:00 pm - (go to http://www.nolajitterbugs.org/ for info and to sign up for lessons.)   And stick around afterwards for the Some Like it Hot at 8:00 pm!   It's gonna be a fun night at the Chickie's!!

The Banks Street Bar (4401 Banks) has two great shows with Kenny Triche at 8:00 pm and stay on for Dave Jordan & Friends at 10:00 pm!

Stay in the 'hood and head on down to the Bayou Park Bar (542 S. Jeff Davis Pkwy.) for the Pocket Aces Brass Band at 9:00 pm!

There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out! 

The Allways Lounge (2240 St. Claude) has a double header with La Sirena at 8:00 pm and stay on for Country Fried and Washboard Rodeo at 10:00 pm.  Head right across the street to the Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) for the Second Lind Brass Band plus Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm!

For more fun stuff to do and more music...check out the WWOZ Livewire - http://www.wwoz.org/new-orleans-community/music-calendar!



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Cupcakes, Wine, Cooking, Art & Music!!

Good Morning Everybody,

Here's some Thursday fun stuff!!

Thursday Events

Need a free cupcake? (is that a rhetorical question?) It's Cupcakes & Co.'s (1907 Poydras) Storefront Grand Opening with FREE Cupcakes starting at 10:30 am!  Go get yourself a free cupcake and buy a couple for your friends too!

Don't miss out on the weekly wine tasting at Cork and Bottle (3700 Orlenas ) about 5:00 pm in Mid-City and the tasting is free with some great choices to taste and purchase!  And be sure to stop by the Crescent City Farmer's Market and patronize local Louisiana vendors with fresh veggies, seafood and more! 

Cooking class anyone?  FREE COOKING CLASS with Jodi Brown (the Ultimate Kitchen Commando), Mike Couste and An Howard at the NEW restaurant INSIDE of the Rouse's Supermarket at Napoleon and Tchoup.  Come see what everyone is talking about.  You MUST reserve a spot on the list as seating is limited. Call the store at 504-896-7910 and reserve your seat NOW!

Need some Art?  Then head down to The White Camellia (3937 Magazine St.) tonight from 5:00 to 8:00 pm....They're showcasing Pam Kelly Sills and Muffin Sills Bernstein, Mother & daughter, their work could not be more different, but each artist paints, photographs, and sculpts a lush landscape of dense enticing colors and textures. Come see their latest creations!

Need a little art, culture and music? You gotta go to the show at the Ogden Southern Museum of Art (925 Camp St.) - better known as Ogden after Hours.  The concert starts up at 6:00 pm. with Creede Williams...Raised on Ray Charles and Van Morrison by gospel singers, the musical gumbo of Creede Williams’ childhood make his two albums a feast for the ears.  A child of Southeastern Oklahoma, the talented lyricist sings an emotionally charged, but honest story.  Williams’ soulful vocals and catchy pop/country guitar move his audience to a foot-tapping and hand-clapping dance...so come on down for some music, culture and fun - don't miss it!!

Go hang out at City Park this evening for The Thursdays at Twilight Garden Concert Series with The Gay Men's Chorus!  The gates open up at 5:00 pm and the performance starts at 6:00 pm in the City Park Botanical Garden Pavilion of the Two Sisters...There is an admission charge, but hey, it's helping the Park out..so....it's a good thing...$8 for adults and $3 for children.

There's some good music happenin' over on St. Claude tonight - so check it out!  The Hi-Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude) has the Stooges Brass Band at 10:00 pm....and the Saturn Bar (3067 St. Clauce) has the Parishioners at 10:00 pm....hit one show early and one show late and make both!

If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!

A Night at the Museum, Drive-Ins & Some Crazy Good Music!

Happy Weekend Everybody!

This is always a fun way to kick things off.  It's the weekly wine tasting over at Cork & Bottle (Orleans at Moss St.) - today they have a wine flight with wine picks from the C & B staff!  Come taste some great, affordable bottles today at the FREE tasting from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

And you can double your wine tasting fun!  Check out Swirl located on Ponce de Leon right off Esplanade and enjoy a FREE wine tasting at 6:00 pm. Once you've tasted one of their excellent choices you'll be sure to be buy a bottle!  (And don't forget their big Bastille Day celebration tomorrow!)

The Where Y'Art? party is going on all night over at the New Orleans Museum of Art from 5:30 pm to 1:00 am with Gallery & Exhibition Tours throughout the night and lots of fun activities and music!!

• 5:30 pm  to Midnight: an art making activity for the kiddies
• 5:30 to 8:30 pm: Music by Bamboula 2000
• 6:00 pm: Walk Through of "Ancestors of Congo Square" with Dr. Sara Hollis,Director of Museum Studies at SUNO
• 9:00 to Midnight: Music by the New Orleans Jazz Institute Quartet
• 8:00 pm to Midnight: Museum Shop hosts "Congo Square Deals" with discounts up to 30%!

The event is FREE with museum admissions. $10 Adults, $8 seniors, students, active military, $6 children ages 17 to 7, children 6 and under are free!

There's another drive-in movie this Friday night...but read carefully, because the location is different from the last one.  NOLA Drive-In and NOFS Present a Drive-In Screening of Dr. Strangelove in the parking lot of the First Schwegmann's Giant Super Market at the corner of St Claude and Elysian Fields in the Marigny.  The new location is a lot smaller so bike-ins/walk-ins are encouraged as there is a nice little park to enjoy the film, so bring your blankets!  Come hungry and thirsty there will be food trucks and booze for sale!  Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the movie starts at 8:30 p.m. And don't forget there will be a suggested donation of $5. See you there!

You say - you still don't know what to do??? There's even more fun!!

Head on over to Chickie Wah Wah on Canal for their happy hour at 5:00 pm and the music starts up at 5:30 pm with the Honey Pots and stay on for  Paul Sanchez at 8:00 pm (there's a small cover for the  Paul show - but he's definitely worth the dinero!)...and don't forget to come hungry cause they got yummy food going on in the kitchen!

And even more fun close to Mid-City (almost Uptown) over at Rock 'N Bowl (3016 S. Carrollton) it's a double header with the Creole String Beans and Los PoBoyCitos at 9:00 pm!!  Remember if you eat at Ye Olde College Inn right next door you get a discount to the show!  Happy rockin' and bowlin'!

Head on down to Frenchmen Street for some live local music!

You can get started early at the Spotted Cat (623 Frenchmen) with Brett Richardson at 4:00 pm, The New Orleans Moonshiners at 6:00 pm, and Cottonmouth Kings at 9:30 pm.

Stop by Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill (437 Esplanade - corner of Frenchmen) for some excellent margaritas and some great music all afternoon and evening long with Alex Bossworth at 4:00 pm, Eudora Evans and Deep Soul tonight at 7:00 pm, Javier Olondo and Asheson at 10:30 pm!!

Right down the street you have another trio of shows at BMC (1331 Decatur)...with El DeOrazio & Friends at 3:00 pm, Moonshine and Caroline at 7:00 pm, and Soul Project at 10:00 pm!

d.b.a.'s (618 Frenchmen) got the Hot Club of New Orleans at 6:00 it's FREE, but don't forget to tip the band!!  And stay on for Kenny Brown at 10:00 pm...there's a $5 cover, but you don't want to miss Kenny's mean guitar playin'!!

Head down St. Claude Avenue around 10:00 pm to the Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude)..It's the DeBauche Russian Mafia Party featuring DEBAUCHE (the Russian Mafia Band) and Di Nigunim (Klezmer punk band from the West coast) there's also gonna be FREE Ukrainian home made BORSCH and Honey Pepper VODochKA...how do you say tasty in Ukrainian??

And for those of you hanging out Uptown don't forget it's Free Fridays at Tipitina's (504 Napoleon Ave.) with New Orleans Bingo! Show - the band starts up about 10ish, and you really don't want to miss it - this is not your average band concert - the theatrics alone, will leave you wanting more!

Alrighty, well that should keep you busy this evening...If you're looking for more fun stuff to do...check out the WWOZ Livewire!!