May 30, 2024 - Things to Do

Cajun Zydeco Festival and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend

Chelsea Brasted

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Cajun Zydeco Festival and a new pop-up heat up this weekend in New Orleans, with lots more to do around the city.

The intrigue: Check out our best bets for things to do.

See WWOZ's Livewire for the music schedule.

Thursday

🌈 The New Orleans Film Society has a special LGBTQ+ showcase with two films at The Broad Theater. (Details)

😂 Comedian Nate Bargatze is at the Smoothie King Center. (Details)

Friday

🧘 Speakeasy Yoga is offering its first summer class at StayCation, a cool new pop-up between Txow Txow Pintxos and Rahm Haus. (Details)

🎸 Free Fridays are back at Tipitina's. This week, it's Flow Tribe with Marina Orchestra. (Details)

🍻 Care Forgot Brewery is celebrating its grand opening. (Details)

🎈 The NOLA Motorsports Park has a hot air balloon glow and laser show Friday and Saturday. (Details)

🎻 The Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival returns Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $10 Friday and free Saturday. (Details)

⛈️ The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans offers hurricane season resources starting at 10am. (Details)

🤠 Cody Johnson is at the Smoothie King Center. (Details)

📚 The Symphony Book Fair runs at the Lakefront Arena through Sunday. (Details)

Saturday

🌀 Pontchartrain Conservancy hosts its Storm Aware and Prepare event from 9am to noon. Attendees will get free hurricane season resources. (Details)

🖼️ The Ogden Museum's Magnolia Ball offers live entertainment, a silent auction and gallery access. (Details)

🐦 Celebrate Black Birders Week at Audubon Park. (Details)

Sunday

💃 The AllWays Lounge has a swing night with dancing and lessons. (Tickets)

☂️ The Scene Boosters second-line at 1pm. (Details)