House Money: The Best Free Events This Weekend

House Money: The Best Free Events This Weekend

A lack of funds doesn't need to kill your weekend.

by Alex Galbraith | July 14, 2018

We get it. You just came out of Essence Fest and you’re a week away from a paycheck. It can be a tough time. But just because you’re coming up short doesn’t mean you have to hide inside all weekend. Check out a few of the freshest, free-est things happening this weekend.

Creepy Fest At Checkpoint Charlie’s

Creepy Fest takes over seven venues throughout town for a celebration of punk and metal.

Most of the shows making up the annual horror-punk throwdown charge a cover. And trust that $15 for a TSOL reunion show is worth it. But if that’s a little steep there’s a free set on Saturday that doesn’t skimp on the entertainment. Spooky skate punks Nosferat II will share the stage with the excellent Houston punk act Ese in a bill that runs from 6 til near midnight.

Where: Checkpoint Charlies
When: Saturday, July 14, 6:00 p.m.
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Vegan 2 The Soul Food Festival

https://www.facebook.com/Vegan2TheSoul/photos/a.221890181952267.1073741829.212121642929121/267117364096215/?type=3&theater

Free your mind and your wallet will follow. This free vegan soul food fest will feature yoga and music for the cost of $0. The food ain’t free. Toss NOLA’s vegan vendors a few dollars if you can you can. But even if you can’t, you can still get right at this all-day fest.

Where: Washington Square Park
When: Sunday, July 15, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
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The W Dive-In Movie

https://www.facebook.com/wfrenchquarter/photos/gm.2021846814734544/1862684053782863/?type=3&theater

The French Quarter hotel opens up their pool once a month to allow any old rabble to swim around and catch a movie. The pool opens at 6:30 with the movie not starting until sunset. Be sure to get there early to grab a spot.

Where: The W French Quarter
When: Sunday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.
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Heatwave!

https://www.facebook.com/heatwavenola/photos/gm.447437925668767/835398736646041/?type=3&theater

Ann Glaviano has worked hard to create one of the best dance nights in New Orleans (and in Mid-City, no less). Take a look at our profile of her “pro-consent, anti-asshole dancefloor” and then allow yourself to get loose to some of the best soul slabs ever released.

Where: Twelve Mile Limit
When: Saturday, July 14. 10 p.m.
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Alex Galbraith

He has a distinct voice that you will come to know more as you follow VL NOLA. He has shown himself to be an intrepid entertainment and culture writer, who always knows about the best events, happenings and performers before anybody else. Now, he’s going to tell you all about them here at Very Local NOLA.