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May 19th

Bayou Boogaloo

Bayou St. John (12:15 PM-9:15 PM)

A music fest on the water featuring Alexis and the Samuri, Remedy Krewe, Fleur de Tease, Hot 8 Brass Band, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, and more

 

Bicycle Second Line

Bayou St. John (11:00AM-1:00PM)

Pocket Aces Brass Band and Bone Tone Brass lead this year's second line, which starts and ends at Bayou Boogaloo!

 

Divine Ladies, Unbreakable Men

Central City (1 p.m)

Second lines! Won't bow down!

 

Zulu Anniversary

Mid-City (All day)

Church and a parade to celebrate the club's 104th year

 

Amy Schumer

House of Blues (9:00 PM)

The Comedy Central comedian is here for some standup!

 

Speaker for the Dead

Big Top (7 p.m.)

8-16 piece traveilling circus punk troupe. Need we say more? Is there anymore to say? with Sammy Kay and the East Los Three, Dead Legends

 

Tigers, Bananas, Bears... Oh Yeah!

Art Klub, 513 Elysian Fields Ave (8:00 PM)

An interactive and sparkling performance presented by Nari Tomassetti

 

Clybourne Park

Shadowbox Theatre (8:00 PM)

Straightforward conversational drama explores one area's gentrification through 50 years

 

Joe Krown feat. Russell Batiste and Walter "Wolfman" Washington

Maple Leaf (10:30PM)

Weekly gig on Oak with Krown on the organ, Washington firing up the guitar strings, and Batiste on the drums.

 

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin’ Wolf Den (10:00PM)

Weekly gig from some of the city’s best in brass

 

Sunday Youth Music Workshop

Tipitina’s (1:00PM)

All ages workshop with Johnny Vidacovich. Bring your instruments!

 

Cajun Fais Do Do

Tipitina’s (5:30PM)

Bruce Daigrepont is playing the washboard and getting you to bed early

 

Krewe du Guza

Le Bon Temps Roule (10:00PM)

Sunday Funday weekly gig from the husband and wife duo


Today's Events 8.16.12


Today in Louisiana music history, Louis Armstrong recorded the classic single, “What a Wonderful World,” in New York in 1967. Tonight in the Big Easy, check out weekly gigs from Kermit Ruffins at Vaughn’s and the Stooges Brass Band on St. Claude at the Hi-Ho. Tonight at the Ogden, the art is staying on display a little longer. They’ll have music from Jimmy Robinson and Michael Skinkus, plus food from Miss Linda’s Soul Food Catering.

 

Crescent City Farmer’s Market (Mid-City, 3-7pm) 

 

Every Thursday, the Farmer's Market comes to Orleans Avenue bringing fresh produce, seafood, and more to Mid-City residents. Come make groceries after work, or stop by for a snack and support local chefs and growers. 

 

Kermit Ruffins and the Barbeque Swingers (Vaughn’s, 7pm)

 

Come out to the Bywater to see Kermit’s weekly gig. They’ll be serving free red beans and rice in the back, so come hungry.

 

Stooges Brass Band (Hi-Ho Lounge, 10pm)

 

A little later on in the night, the Stooges are bringing their bold sound to St. Claude at the Hi-Ho. Save up some energy to move yourself to the brass beat. 

 

Ogden After Hours, (Ogden Museum, 6pm)

 

Every Thursday, the Ogden keeps its doors open a little later for art, music, food, and drink. Tonight, guitar guru Jimmy Robinson is teaming up with percussionist Michael Skinkus, there’s a $5 raffle to win an “art-ful object,” and Miss Linda’s Soul Food Catering will be there to fill your bellies. Bring the kids for the “O Fun: Kid’s Art Activity Table.” Admission is $10 and free for members. 




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