Sep 13, 2024 - Things to Do

Jelly Roll concert and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend

New Orleans officials expect life to pretty much return to normal this weekend after Hurricane Francine, and we've got plenty of things to do.

Yes, but: Events may be rescheduled because of the storm. Call before you go.

Zoom in: About 25,000 visitors are expected this weekend, Walt Leger, the president and CEO of New Orleans & Co., said Wednesday.

Check out WWOZ's Livewire for the live music calendar.

Friday

🍻 Krewe de Lune hosts a creepy bar crawl starting at R Bar at 8pm. (Details)

🎨 KID smART is hosting its 11th annual art jam. This free, family-friendly festival has live performances, crafts and workshops. (Details)

📚 Garden District Book Shop has a meet and greet with Stassi Schroeder, bestselling author of "You Can't Have it All." (Tickets)

🖼️ It's free family day at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. The museum will have a scavenger hunt and live music. (Details)

🤠 Jelly Roll's Beautifully Broken tour stops at the Smoothie King Center on Saturday. (Details)

⚜️ The Saints kick off against the Dallas Cowboys in Texas at noon. Watch on Fox.

☕️ Learn to make a hanging coffee cup holder in a wood workshop. (Details)

👗 New Orleans Fashion Week starts Sunday with a pool party at the Hyatt Centric. (All events)

🍿 The Ogden Museum has a free movie night celebrating George Dunbar and his art on Poydras Street. (Details)
🧑‍🍳 The New Orleans Culinary & Hospitality Institute's annual soirée, Cooking for a Cause, is Wednesday. (Details)