Juneteenth, Pride belly dancing and a mini Renaissance Fest

If you go: Check for weather changes before you head out. Tropical Storm Arthur is expected to bring rain to the region this weekend.

What's happening:

👟 Freedom Ball: Rich Family Ministries hosts its annual ball Thursday at the Jazz Museum.

🎺 Juneteenth Second Line: Starts at noon Friday at St. Philip and Rampart with the New Orleans Baby Dolls, Free Spirit Stilt Walkers and more.

🎉 New Orleans Juneteenth Festival: Dawn Richard, Flagboy Giz and more headline this event at Congo Square on Friday.

🤩 Bayou Road Juneteenth Block Party: Kids' events, farmers market and more on Saturday.

🧠 Juneteenth Blueprint to Freedom Economic Summit: Panel discussion at 11am Saturday to talk about business models that can be catalysts for practical change in Louisiana.

🥳 Juneteenth Freedom Gala: Reflects on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence while exploring themes of self-emancipation.

🍹 Freedom Float: Dew Drop Inn hosts a pool party on Sunday.

See more Juneteenth events via WWNO.

Other things to do:

🥃 Father's Day: Several restaurants have special brunches Sunday to celebrate Dad.

☀️ Summer solstice celebration: The Coven of the Thorn Rose leads this year's ritual Sunday at Crescent City Conjure.

🌈 Chromatica: More than 50 belly dancers gather for a Pride-themed show at Cafe Istanbul.

⚔️ Mini Renaissance Fest: Urban South has medieval games, miniature farm animals and turkey legs on Saturday.

🦄 Sequin alert: Fringe + Co. has its anniversary sale Saturday, one of the rare opportunities to shop its warehouse in person.