Taylor Swift parties, free festivals and more things to do this weekend

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

Thursday

🔪 Marcelle Bienvenu updated her classic cookbook "Who's Your Mama, Are You Catholic, and Can You Cook a Roux?" Garden District Books hosts a book talk and signing. (Tickets)

🎻 Free public concerts go on all weekend thanks to the Crescent City Chamber Music Festival. (See schedule)

Friday

🪗 If you're up for a road trip, Festivals Acadiens et Créoles celebrates 50 years this weekend. The lovely, three-day festival is in Lafayette. (Details)

🎵 Chickie Wah Wah hosts a two-night birthday extravaganza for Cyril Neville. (Details)

👯 Tipitina's hosts a Taylor Swift dance party. (Tickets)

🎉 Get festing for free at the Crescent City Blues and Barbecue Fest or Gentilly Fest. OktoberFest is also this weekend, but entry is $10.

• Our fall festival guide.

Saturday

👟 Walk in Audubon Park with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. (Details)

🫖 Calling all Swift-teas! The Windsor Court hosts Eras Tour-themed tea on Saturday and Sunday. (Details)

🐩 Show off your pooch at Dat Dog's Howl-O-Weenie dog costume contest. (Details)

🪲 BugFest returns with free shirts, insect crafts and games, and experts and scientists sharing best practices for bug prevention in your home. (Details)

🎃 Pick a pumpkin at NOLA Craft Culture's Glitter Pumpkin Patch. (Details)

• More ways to celebrate Halloween.

Sunday

🪩 Taylor Swift-themed events continue with contests, friendship bracelet making and trivia at Urban South. (Details)