If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in New Orleans. From an opera about crowning a new queen bee to an emo dance night, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.

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'The Coronation: A Bee Opera'

The artist-driven non-profit New Orleans Airlift presents a new, experimental opera at Music Box Village. "The Coronation: A Bee Opera," by Lousiana-born musician Bernard Pearce, highlights the dramatic process of crowning a new queen.  

When: Friday, April 5, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Music Box Village, 4557 N. Rampart St.
Admission: $20 (general admission)

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Emo Prom

Dance to everything emo at the Emo Prom/Black Heart Ball at Republic NOLA. Lip Candy will perform live covers and then Hurricane will spin even more emo tunes. There will be a Black Light backdrop for photo ops.

When: Friday, April 5, 10 p.m.-3 a.m.
Where: Republic NOLA, 828 S. Peters St.
Admission: $10 (advance). More ticket options available.

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Rusko

BASSIK and Republic NOLA present British dubstep artist, Rusko. Shiver Me Timbers and Don Peyote also perform.

When: Saturday, April 6, 10 p.m.
Where: Republic NOLA, 828 S. Peters St.
Admission: $20 (General Admission, Floor); $35 (VIP Balcony)

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