Trombone Shorty, photo courtesy of groovescapes
Heading our way this weekend and looking for something to do? Here’s our Top 5 list of things going on in NOLA this weekend. You can’t go wrong by heading to one (or all!) of these events. Come back Monday for more GoNOLA Suggestions!
Thursday, August 26
Jolie and Elizabeth Trunk Show
Jolie and Elizabeth will be presenting their Fall/Winter Collection, including tailgate dresses, cocktail dresses, bow belts, bow clips, headbands, skirts, and Heart NOLA items. A special section of end of summer seersucker items will also be available. Old New Orleans Rum will be providing cocktails for the event.
Trunk show featuring cocktails and a chance to meet the designers: 6:00-9:00pm
Fair Folks and a Goat
2116 Chartres Street
Friday, August 27
Cutting Edge Music Showcase
Head to the Hard Rock Cafe for a Singer / Songwriter Showcase upstairs in the Cafe from 8:00 pm – 12:00 pm and a Louisiana Musicians Jam Session from midnite to 1:00 am. FREE
Hard Rock Cafe
418 North Peters Street
Saturday, August 28
A Night of Treme
Benefit the Make It Right foundation and rock out to amazing New Orleans tunes. The Night of Treme features local artists including Lloyd Price, John Boutte, Jon Cleary, Irma Thomas, Coco Robicheaux, Kermit Ruffins, Paul Sanchez, Doreen Ketchens, James Andrews, Rebirth Brass Band, and Guardians of the Flame Mardi Gras Indians. $25
House of Blues New Orleans
225 Decatur Street
Pretty Lights at CAC
Missed Pretty Lights during Jazz Fest? Catch them at the Contemporary Arts Center this Saturday and follow it up with the Pretty Lights after party at Club Ampersand. Tickets are available at www.clubampersand.com or www.wantickets.com.
Contemporary Arts Center
900 Camp Street
Sunday, August 29
Trombone Shorty in Jackson Square
Catch New Orleans’ native and growing superstar Trombone Shorty this Sunday in Jackson Square. 6:00 pm
Jackson Square
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