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texasmuppet

Replacing FQ Fest Activities for out of town parents

Ok so, I've lived here for 6 1/2 years but I've never been into live music (Yes, I'm aware this is ridiculous). My parents are coming into town next weekend, the 30th-3rd , and the original plan was they'd help with some house repair stuff and we'd interchange that with going to FQF. That seemed like a really easy choice because they could just steer around the quarter finding stages they liked and I wouldn't have to make a decision about something I know nothing about.

Well, FQF is cancelled and we're back from the hurricane and I'm trying to figure out what on earth to do with them next weekend. They've been here plenty of times so no need to run through the Tourist Stuff. But, I'd love to hear from strangers on the internet if they have any recommendations for live music or shows to go to, preferably but not necessarily outside, or just fun family stuff happening that will break of the monotony of hanging drywall and drinking costco beer at home.

Posted Sep 24, 2021, 7:32 PM UTC

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tyrannosaurus_cockbabymod playing with flairs•

I may be stating the obvious since you live here, but maybe not if you're not into live music...

Google WWOZ Live Wire for a live music calendar.

Frenchmen Street weekend evenings for a good range of music if you just want to hear a few things before choosing a bar/venue to go into.

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texasmuppetOP•

Yes, this is very helpful, thank you! I'd thought about just going to Frenchman but I've been a bit unsure of how crowded it's been.

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tyrannosaurus_cockbabymod playing with flairs•

It's been pretty quiet lately. It's always a bit dead in the summer, and obviously Ida didn't help anything. Probably needs a few more weeks for crowds to return. But if you're looking for it be quiet, it's great right now.

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For the situation you're talking about, in that date range... I'd go for Tipitina's 9/30 and buy the tickets in advance.

Don Moser Presents: The Nite Tripper Guitar Comes Hom - (8:00pm) w/ Leo Nocentelli, Dave Malone, June Yamagishi, Renard Poché, and more

As everyone's said, WWOZ livewire is awesome, as is https://www.satchmo.com/nolavl/concerts.html

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malkuth23•

Bacchanal is the best place to bring parents.

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texasmuppetOP•

I think we’re going to do bacchanal right when it opens. That way we can sit instead of stand and I can focus on drinking wine and eating cheese.

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Maurepascat•

They've gone to reservations so make sure you get one!

I would also look at Broadside for music. And the porch concerts at Coliseum and Constantinople, he runs a FB page and events under Jack B.

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texasmuppetOP•

I think they stopped reservations again according to their website. I see mixed about this because it was very hard to get a reservation before but I also hate waiting in line.

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funrockin•

check out WWOZ’s website they list most, if not all local music happenings on their calendar — and become a member!

hope y’all have a nice visit

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potkettleracism•

There's some really great burlesque shows happening lately, maybe check out what's going on at the Allways Lounge or the Dragon's Den. Both host shows almost every weekend

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malkuth23•

You have a very different relationship with your parents than I do.

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potkettleracism•

I guess? My grandma used to love to go to burlesque and drag shows.

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malkuth23•

Thats awesome! No judgment. I am sure my folks might enjoy a burlesque show, but there is no way I am sitting through it with them.

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texasmuppetOP•

I’ve been thinking about it. I feel like I could go to a burlesque show with either one of them and they’d have fun but idk how they’d react to each other in that situation. 👀

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nat_lite•

Don't feel too bad - I also hate live music. Karaoke is usually fun, though. Maybe Kajun's?

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Nola2020love•

Following this!

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Nectoux•

Whitney Plantation.

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Madamexxxtra•

The Whitney suffered significant damage from Ida and I believe is closed until further notice.

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Poopoopidoo•

It’s closed indefinitely due to extensive hurricane damage 😔.

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Nectoux•

Oh that’s terrible. I hope they repair it all quickly. It would be so sad to lose that part of our history. It’s the only plantation that focuses on the slaves and their lives and history.

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