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Published on October 17, 2019
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If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in New Orleans. From a native son's concert to an anniversary emo party, here are the local shows worth checking out this weekend.

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Miles Casella and The Soul Thieves

From the event description:

Born and raised just outside of New Orleans, Miles Casella stays true to his native roots as he blends blues, soul and hip hop, creating a genre of music in a class of its own. Miles Casella and The Soul Thieves have an amazing dynamic together that is a must-see!

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 12-2:30 a.m.
Where: Balcony Music Club, 1331 Decatur St.
Admission: Free
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Renegade Fest

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Banded together with a renegade mentality and shared vision for smarter, healthier cities, we want to be a source for social innovation. We want to help solve problems and transform lives. We want to make a real difference. We do this by supporting educational initiatives for the world's next generation of great thinkers and doers — the youth in the communities we serve.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Palmisano HQ, 1730 Tchoupitoulas St.
Admission: Free (Children 12 and Under); $20 (Adults 13 and Over)
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Hennything is Possible Party

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Come experience the best damn party you've ever been to. We will have an all-time vibe! Afro beat, reggae, hip hop, R&B and bounce music will be provided by Andrew Picou. We expect a capacity audience. 

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 p.m.- Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 a.m.
Where: Bar Culture, 4033 Tulane Ave.
Admission: Free
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90s Throwback — Bollywood vs. Hollywood Costume Party

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Get ready for a slammin’ tribute to the most iconic decade with our Jai Ho! 90s throwback Hollywood vs. Bollywood costume party with DJ Prashant. Grab your scrunchies, neon crop tops or flannels and dress to impress.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 10 p.m.- Sunday, Oct. 20, 2 a.m.
Where: Cafe Istanbul, 2372 St. Claude Ave.
Admission: Free (RSVP & Save $$); $10 (Advanced Tickets); $12 (At the door)
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Emo Night 2 Year Anniversary: 2 Sad, 2 Spooky

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Celebrate two years of tears! That’s right, emo night is turning two! We’re coming out of our cage and doing just fine with the biggest and spookiest emo night yet! Get in the Halloween spirit and show the world that you’re not a ghost, just dead inside.

When: Saturday, Oct. 19, 11 p.m.- Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 a.m.
Where: Republic NOLA, 828 S. Peters St.
Admission: $10 (Advance)
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