This weekend in NOLA, the city keeps chugging away following a busy Halloween weekend with many events filling the calendar. For parents, there are tons of family-friendly events this weekend, especially if the weather holds Saturday. Read on for highlights featuring this weekend’s notable events:
Friday, November 4 in NOLA
Leo Nocentelli (Tipitinas)
Doors: 7 p.m.
Leo Nocentelli performing at NOLA Brewery 7-year Anniversary. Photo by Jerry Moran.
Born and raised in New Orleans, the self-taught guitarist and member of the pioneering funk band The Meters, Leo Nocentelli has had a legendary career as a touring musician and songwriter throughout the latter half of the 20th century. But last year, he released a “lost album” called Another Side, recorded between 1970 and 1972, that brought him back into the spotlight. The album would receive widespread acclaim among fans and critics around the world. And Nocentelli will perform the album in full at Tipitina’s Friday night. Joining him on stage will be local artists Jamal Batiste (Jon Batiste’s cousin), Marc Stone (acclaimed roots artist), Andriu Yanovski (of the BOOGIE T.RIO), Angelo Nocentelli (aka Funky Knuckles), Jason Neville (son of Aaron Neville), Margie Perez (singer-songwriter) and Earl Smith. For tickets, visit Tipitina’s website.
Abita Fall Fest (Abita Springs, LA)
Starts: November 4 at 5 p.m. and November 5 at 10:30 a.m.
The party moved to the Northshore this weekend, with events like Abita Fall Fest bringing music and celebration to the heart of Abita Springs. It’s a family-friendly music festival featuring Rebirth Brass Band, Flow Tribe, Muscadine Bloodline, Washboard Chaz and many more familiar artists. But of course, it is Abita, so there will be plenty of beer for the grownups. Proceeds from the event will also go towards local community funds, making it an actual of-the-culture-for-the-culture event. To learn more, read our full write-up.
Saturday, November 5 in NOLA
Beabadoobee (Republic)
Doors: 7 p.m.
TikTok star, bedroom pop darling and Gen-Z icon, Beadadoobee will perform in New Orleans Saturday night. Her real name is Bea Kristi, and she’s only 22 years old but has amassed five billion streams worldwide thanks to algorithmic suggestions and her songwriting talent. Fusing elements of pop, psychedelic rock and midwest emo, Kristi developed a nostalgic sound that resonated with an introverted generation. You may recognize her most viral, weirdly caffeine-related tracks, “Coffee” and its Powfu remix “Death Bed (Coffee For Your Head),” as well as “Tired” from her 2019 breakout EP Patched Up. Tickets are available here.
New Orleans Film Festival
November 3 – 8 (Visit website for times and locations)
From Louis Armstrong to Jazz Fest’s gospel tent to Bywater punks, the 33rd New Orleans Film Festival will feature stories about music and culture in southern Louisiana and beyond. The festival starts this weekend in NOLA, November 3 – 8; more than 170 films will be played at venues around the city, such as The Broad Theater, The Broadside, New Orleans Jazz Market, The Prytania Theatre, and Second Line Stages. Panel discussions and talkbacks with directors and actors will review some of the films and discuss various other subjects. For tickets and more information, visit neworleansfilmsociety.org.
Day of the Dead decor outside the New Orleans Jazz Museum. Photo by Dalton Spangler.
Día de Los Muertos Festival (New Orleans Jazz Musuem)
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Like New Orleans’ funeral celebrations, Día de Los Muertos, also known as “Day of the Dead,” celebrates the life and memory of those who passed. The Mexican tradition dates back over 3,000 years and has grown to become associated with ornately decorated “sugar skulls.” The New Orleans Jazz Museum will host a small, indoor festival to celebrate. It’s a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, food vendors, local artists and a costume contest. For more information, visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s website.
Faubourg Brewery’s Zydeco & Seafood Weekend
Starts: November 5 at 1 p.m. and November 6 at 1 p.m.
Also happening this weekend in NOLA, some of the city’s finest zydeco musicians and seafood vendors will be at Faubourg Brewery. The Pine Leaf Boys, The Revelers and many others will take the stage as festival-goers fill up on Peewee’s Crabcakes and beer. The brewery also has outdoor activities for adults and kids, like bocce ball, disc golf, corn hole and giant Jenga. Reserve a table or learn more by visiting Faubourg Brewery’s website.
504 Rock Art Circus (Kingfish Cider in Jefferson)
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
An underground rock music event that supports local artists? What’s not to love about that? The 504 Rock Art Circus local rock acts The Dreadfields, Donate Your Friends, Norco Lapalco. The event will also feature performances slightly better than usual circus clowns from Sideshow Matt and The Amazing Amanda Lian. Fine art and photography will also be sold at the event. For more information, visit their Facebook.
Sunday, November 6 in NOLA
Po-Boy Fest (Oak Street, Carrollton Neighborhood)
Starts: 11 a.m.
The classic New Orleans po-boy will be celebrated this weekend in NOLA on Oak Street in the Carrollton neighborhood. There will be four main stages featuring well-known local acts like The New Orleans Nightcrawlers, George Porter Jr. Trio, Joe Krown Trio, The Soulful Three, Naughty Professor, André Bohren and many more. The festival will host 40 vendors, an art market and a kids zone. For more information, read our complete story. Tickets available here.
Girls Rock show flyer.
Girls Rock (The Broadside)
2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Girls Rock New Orleans empowers local young women, trans and non-binary youth as a part of a camp program. And like it says on the can, they’re hosting a show at The Broadside to lift up local girls who rock. The even will feature performances from Edge Slayer, Bride, Sabine McCalla, DJ Pescadilla and Porch Lord for only a $5 to $10 donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
