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Happy 88th Anniversary, Pat O'Brien's!
John Dunlop
Pat O’Brien ran a speakeasy in New Orleans’ French Quarter, until the repeal of Prohibition, and officially opened the bar on December 3, 1933. Pat O’Brien’s became one of the most iconic nightclubs in the United States, partly by mixing plentiful rum with passion fruit and putting it in a glass shaped like a hurricane lamp, and by originating the popular form of dueling piano entertainment where the audience dictates the show. No visit to New Orleans is complete without a visit to Pat O’Brien’s!
Satchmo Summerfest at the New Orleans Jazz Museum 7/31 to 8/1!
John Dunlop
The 21st annual Satchmo SummerFest is a 2-day festival dedicated to celebrating the life, legacy and music of New Orleans' native Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong. The festival will feature 2 outdoor stages with 20 performances by New Orleans' most talented musicians, an indoor stage featuring presentations on Armstrong, and 6 of your favorite local restaurants vending all weekend long.
Satchmo SummerFest is a family friendly festival. Admission to the festival includes access to the many exhibits inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum building. Pre-registered attendees pay $7; Tickets will be available for purchase "at-the-door" for $10. Children under 12 enter for free. Satchmo SummerFest will operate under the best guidance provided by the city of New Orleans and the CDC in regards to COVID-19.
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - July 30 - 31, 2021
John Dunlop
Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and Zydeco music. This year's festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center: Grammy- Winning Chubby Carrier, Grammy-Nominated BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Grammy-Nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Grammy-Nominated Sweet Cecilia, and many more! The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.
New this year: Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9th, the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center - 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La. Doors will open at 6:00pm prior to the start of the performance or program and the show starts at 7:00p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link: RESERVE TICKETS. Please no outside food and drink - concessions will be sold on site.
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - July 23 - 31, 2021
John Dunlop
Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and Zydeco music. This year's festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center: Grammy- Winning Chubby Carrier, Grammy-Nominated BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Grammy-Nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Grammy-Nominated Sweet Cecilia, and many more! The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.
New this year: Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9th, the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center - 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La. Doors will open at 6:00pm prior to the start of the performance or program and the show starts at 7:00p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link: RESERVE TICKETS. Please no outside food and drink - concessions will be sold on site.
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - July 16 - 31, 2021
John Dunlop
Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival - four weeks of back to back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and Zydeco music. This year's festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center: Grammy- Winning Chubby Carrier, Grammy-Nominated BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Grammy-Nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Grammy-Nominated Sweet Cecilia, and many more! The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.
New this year: Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9th, the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center - 1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, La. Doors will open at 6:00pm prior to the start of the performance or program and the show starts at 7:00p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link: RESERVE TICKETS. Please no outside food and drink - concessions will be sold on site.