Here are our weekend picks for September 6-8:
Fri. Sept. 6, 2019
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What: New Orleans Tattoo Arts Convention
When: Sept 6 -8, varying hours
Where: New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Price: $20 day pass, $40 3-day pass
This conventions brings together hundreds of tattoo artists in one place, including past contestants of reality-show “Inkmaster.” Pro tip: if you’re planning on getting some new ink, bring cash. There are ATM’s on-site, but they’ll come with a fee, and not all of the artists take cards. Click here for more information and tickets.
What: The Sting Ring – A premier boxing event
When: 7 p.m. – Midnight
Where: The Sugar Mill
Price: $35
In addition to the boxing matches, music, entertainment and food trucks—including Taceaux Loceaux, Burgers Ya Heard, & Afrodisiac NOLA, a custom cigar rolling station will be at the Sugar Mill for attendees. Click here for more information.
Sat. Sept. 7, 2019
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What: Downriver Fest
When: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Where: New Orleans Jazz Museum
Price: Free
The seventh annual Downriver Festival celebrates the environmental, cultural, and economic impact of the Mississippi River and the land it built through live music, cooking demonstrations, presentations, panels, and walking tours that explore this year’s theme: seafood. Click here for more information.
What: Lizzo – Cuz I Love You Too Tour
When: 8 p.m.
Where: The Fillmore
Price: $45 – $80
Grab your confidence and your “Juice”– Lizzo and Ari Lennox are coming to Harrah’s newest concert venue. Lizzo’s “I am who I am” attitude and in your face lyrics are just what you need to get your weekend, and life, together. Click here for ticket information.
What: Lil WeezyAnna Fest
When: 2 p.m.
Where: Lakefront Arena
Price: tickets start at $100
Lil Wayne brings his annual festival back, but this time at a new venue. Now at the 90-acre Lakefront Area festival grounds, the fest is hoping to double its attendance with big names like Trey Songz, Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Scott. Click here for ticket information.
Sun. Sept. 8, 2019
What: Saints Nation Kick-Off Party on Fulton Street
When: Noon – 9 p.m.
Where: Fulton Street
Price: Free
The Saints Season Kick-Off Pep Rally is taking place on Fulton Street in New Orleans with performances by Choppa, Kermit Ruffins, Rockin Dopsie Jr, Partners-n-Crime & the Big EZ Band, Cupid & the Dance Party Express, Jonny Sketch& the Dirty Note J & the Causeways, Big 6 Brass Band, Angela Bell, and more. Best part: it’s free and open to the public. Click here for more information.
What: BlerdFest night at the movies: MicMacs + Karaoke
When: 8 p.m. – Midnight
Where: 3821 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Price: Free
The organizers of BlerdFest are hosting a movie night! MICMACS is a French film from the director of City of Lost Children, Delicatessen, and Amélie (if you don’t know those films, you should), about a man seeking revenge on the weapons manufacturers that caused him so much pain. Click here for more information.
