Satchmo Summerfest, White Linen Night, Wine Olympics and more things to do

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Want to beat the heat? Here's a list of 100+ ways to stay entertained while staying cool in town.

Thursday

🍴COOLinary kicks off today with meal deals at dozens of restaurants in metro New Orleans. It runs through Sept. 15. (Menus)

🎟️ Museum Month also starts today. Members at any participating museum get free admission to the others on the list all month. (Details)

🚌 The Louisiana Children's Museum hosts its free kindergarten kickoff to help children practice skills needed for the first day of class, like cutting with scissors and tying shoes. (RSVP)

🎭 The Summer Lyric Theatre presents "Pippin" at Tulane University through Sunday. (Tickets)

Friday

🎉 Baldwin & Co. celebrates James Baldwin's 100th birthday with music, poetry and book promotions. (Details)

🍷 Compete in the Wine Olympics at Martin's Uptown location. Taste wines from around the world and vote for the winner. (Tickets)

🚃 See "A Streetcar Named Desire" at the Marigny Opera House through Aug. 11. (Tickets)

Saturday

🎺 Satchmo Summerfest is a free weekend music festival honoring Louis Armstrong, whose birthday is Sunday. (Schedule)

🦐 The 20th Annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off features U.S. chefs competing for the title of king or queen of American seafood. (Details)

🍉 Celebrate National Watermelon Day at Felipe's with BOGO watermelon margaritas all day. (Details)

🖼️ White Linen Night marks its 30th anniversary with art galleries, live music, drinks and food trucks on Julia Street. (Guide)

Sunday

⚓️ Happy birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard! All active duty and reserve members, retirees and veterans of the Coast Guard get free admission to the National WWII Museum. (Details)