Looking for things to do this weekend? Here are our weekend picks for the weekend of Aug. 23 – 25:
Fri. Aug. 23, 2019
What: No Limit Yoga
When: 7 p.m.
Where: The Carver Theater
Price: $10
In the next installment of Nola-Centric yoga, an hour-long yoga session is set to the sounds No Limit Records’ classic hits! All yogi levels are welcome. Click here for more information and tickets. Sounds provided by DJ Jess.
What: Tipitina’s Free Concert Series w/ Big Sam’s Funky Nation
When: 10 p.m.
Where: 501 Napoleon Avenue
Price: Free
As part of Tipitina’s free concert series in August, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and Smoke & Bones are hitting the stage. There’s no cover or tickets needed, but you must be 21 to attend. Click here for more information.
Sat. Aug. 24, 2019
What: Running of the Bulls
When: 6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: The Sugar Mill
Price: $30-$95
Why get up early on a Saturday to get whacked with plastic bats? You should instead ask, “¿por que no?” t’s hardly a run that is meant to mirror the annual bull run in Pamplona, Spain. Attendees in New Orleans walk with beer and sangrias in hand as the Big Easy Rollergirls gored, well, spank, us with whiffle ball bats. Click here for more information.
What: Midsummer Mardi Gras
When: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Maple Leaf Bar
Price: Free
Around here, it’s never too early to think about Mardi Gras. Every year, the Krewe of Oak hosts a walking parade Uptown. Get your costumes ready, this year’s theme is “Wild in the Wetlands.” Click here for more information.
Sun. Aug. 25, 2019
What: Backyard BBQ & Slip and Slide for Immigration Rights
When: 4 – 9 p.m.
Where: Grow Dat Youth Farm
Price: $35
Looking for a way to beat the heat while helping a good cause? The proceeds from this event go to ISLA: Immigration Services & Legal Advocacy to defend the rights of immigrant communities and advocate for just and humane immigration policy. Click here for more information.
What: Reading from Toni: A Night to Honor Toni Morrison’s Legacy
When: 5 – 7 p.m.
Where: Southern Rep Theater
Price: Free
A night of reading selections from the unparalleled work of author Toni Morrison in honor of her life and legacy. Featured readers include Ladee Hubbard, Sarah Broom, Bernice McFadden, Kelly Harris and Kristina Kay Robinson.
