New Orleans/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on October 08, 2019
New Orleans to host a variety of music events this weekPhoto: Steijn Leijzer/Unsplash

If you love to take advantage of the live music offerings near you, this week offers several great reasons to leave the house.

From an open mic night to a music festival, read on for a local music to-do list to fill your calendar this week.

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Rooftop vibes

From the event description:

Royal Court Events presents a relaxing night of rooftop vibes. The open mic and showcase is open to all artists — Hip-hop, R&B, poetry and comedy. Hosted by Deuce The Poet, with sounds by DJ Novi.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 6-10 p.m.
Where: Catahoula Hotel, 914 Union St.
Price: $5 (General Admission); $10 (Reserved Seating)

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The Aquadolls

From the event description:

Dreamy rockers The Aquadolls head to Gasa Gasa in New Orleans on Tuesday.

When: Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Gasa Gasa, 4920 Freret St.
Price: $12 (Advance - General Admission)

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Scenic World

From the event description:

Scenic World is an art rock quartet from Lafayette, La. Their self-titled album, released in July of 2018, is available everywhere.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 9, 9 p.m.- Thursday, Oct. 10, 1:59 a.m.
Where: Gasa Gasa, 4920 Freret St.
Price: $10

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Flipturn and Kuwaisiana

From the event description:

South Florida indie stars Flipturn are stopping off in New Orleans with local support from Kuwaisiana. With a fun, feel-good sound that takes influence from artists such as Phoenix and Two Door Cinema Club, flipturn seamlessly blends elements of surf rock, garage, new wave and pop. So far, flipturn has gained over four million streams on Spotify and captures an audience of over 100,000 monthly listeners. 

When: Thursday, Oct. 10, 9-11:59 p.m.
Where: Gasa Gasa, 4920 Freret St.
Price: $10 (General Admission-Advance); $12 (General Admission-DOS)

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Noftober Fest

From the event description:

This will be a full three-day festival focusing on connecting and showcasing the hip hop community of Louisiana with exclusively local talent. Lets make Louisiana the place to be for talent to be found, created and sustained. This is only possible with the help of the community. Come through, support and have a one of a kind experience.

When: Friday, Oct. 11, 3- Saturday, Oct. 12 10 p.m.
Where: 125 N Carrollton Ave, 125 N. Carrollton Ave.
Price: $15 (Day 1 pass); $15 (Day 2 pass); $15 (Day 3 pass). More ticket options available.

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