Looking for something fun to do in New Orleans this weekend? No matter what interests you, there is something in the city for you. From free concerts and drag brunches to markets, parades, and high-speed boat races, here’s a roundup of happenings around town from Friday through Sunday.
Friday, June 27th
Tipitina’s Free Fridays – Free concert featuring Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes + Slugger at Tipitina’s, 9 pm
Satin Jackets – German Deep House Electropop at House of Blues, 9 pm
Love Loss Liberation – Experimental theatre performance at Mudlark Public Theatre, 6 pm
Daria & The Hip Drops – Live funk and jazz music Uptown on Oak St., Maple Leaf Bar
The Caesar Brothers’ Funk Box – Funk band with Norman and Rickey Caesar performing on Frenchmen Street at Blue Nile, 8 pm
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers – Iconic jazz and swing performance on Frenchmen Street at Blue Nile, 11 pm
Saturday, June 28th
Kayak Cleanup Krewe – Volunteer cleanup at City Park waterways, 8 am–11 am
Arts Market New Orleans – Local arts, crafts, and handmade goods at City Park, 9 am–3 pm
Powerboat Grand Prix – High-speed boat races at the Bonnabel Boat Launch on Lake Pontchartrain, free to attend
George Brown Band – Trombone-led jazz performance at Blue Nile, 8 pm
KAPOW! Burlesque & Drag – Local Weekly Drag Show at Allways Lounge, 10 pm
Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo – Free late-night dance party at Blue Nile, 10 pm
Sunda, June 29th
New Orleans Pride Run & Walk – 5K supporting the PFLAG Scholarship Program, begins at 8:30 am at Audubon Park
Crescent City Farmers Market – Fresh produce and local goods in the City Putt parking lot at City Park, 8 am–12 pm
Saint John Drag Brunch – Two seatings at 10 am and 1 pm with performers Laveau Contraire and Debbie with a D
Windows on Canal – Public art installations along Canal Street, on view all day
Powerboat Grand Prix – Continues Sunday at Bonnabel Boat Launch on Lake Pontchartrain
