Blues, jazz, and delicious food sums up the Satchmo SummerFest! This annual New Orleans event is to celebrate one of the city’s most well-known, native sons, Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong. This 3-day event will have live performers and a lot of good food. In previous years, admission fees have been $5 and purchasable at the gate. Info about tickets for 2021 will be available soon.
From Voodoo to Hoodoo to Witchcraft, the magic of Crescent City has centuries of history, which makes it the perfect place for HexFest. Head down to the French Quarter for a weekend of witchery and get a taste of the city's haunted magic. The conference will feature workshops, drumming, and a ritual at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel, a venue with a haunted history. Organizers assemble witches, rootworkers, Voodoo priests, and other magical teachers from all over to share their knowledge.
Find a dance partner and head down to the French Quarter for a festival that you won’t want to miss! The annual New Orleans Salsa Bachata Festival is back. Past years have been dedicated to Salsa, Bachata, and Kizomba/Zouk and featured international Latin artists playing live music, over 70 hours of workshops and classes, and dance performance challenges. Organizers will have updated information about this year's festival accessible on their website soon.
Don't miss your chance to catch the legendary comedian, George Lopez, live while he's in New Orleans. Lopez is known for his successful self-produced television sitcom, The George Lopez Show, but his stand-up and comedy touring endeavors have been just as successful. Get ready to laugh your socks off furring a night you won't forget. Purchase tickets here.
It’s no secret that New Orleans is known for its mouth-watering culinary options! August is a great month to visit (and eat), because all month, over 80 of the city’s restaurants serve delicious dishes at discounted prices! Previous deals have included two- or three-course lunch menus for $20 or less and three-course dinner menus for $39 or less. Many participating restaurants are in the French Quarter or Downtown New Orleans, within walking distance from most major hotels. Organizers will be releasing details about COOLinary 2021 soon.
