Oktoberfest -10/18-19/2019

Join Deutsches Haus across from City Park in New Orleans for the 3rd & final weekend of German food, music, and beer! Enjoy brats, sauerkraut, German cheeses, large Bavarian-style pretzels, German desserts, over 20 different German beers, about 9 different wines, over 20 different schnapps, Oompah Music, Special Dance Performances, Dancing Chicken, Oktoberfest 2 Mile Run/Walk hosted by NOTC, Dachshund Races, Masskrugstemmen – Beer Stein Holding Contest! Prost, y’all!

Rebirth Brass Band at Bootleg Theater on 10/19/19

Rebirth Brass Band has come a long way since playing together in Joseph S. Clark Senior High School’s marching band in New Orleans’ Tremé neighborhood, and since the the group was founded in 1983. Along the way, Rebirth has captivated audiences around the country and around the world, and won the Grammy for Best Regional Roots Music Album in 2012. Rebirth is known for combining traditional New Orleans brass band music, including the New Orleans tradition of second line, with funk, jazz, soul and hip hop. If you fe!el like funkin’ it up, Rebirth comes to party!

New Orleans Film Festival - 10/16-24/2019

New Orleans shines ever brighter as an epicenter of culture and creativity during the New Orleans Film Festival, with 500+ filmmakers from every corner of the world in attendance at 220+ films. An anticipated 30,000 people will gather over the course of 8 days to champion film in New Orleans and engage with visionary films, directors, and other film lovers. NOFF is one of the few film festivals that is Oscar-qualifying in all three Academy-accredited categories.

Hot 8 Brass Band at the Bootleg Theater on 10/16/19

As New Orleans musical scholar and legend Dr. Michael White put it, the Hot 8 Brass Band has been one of the most popular and visible funk-style brass bands in community parades and funerals for over 20 years. The Hot 8’s funk style is a blend of influences from the Dirty Dozen and Rebirth, with more elements of contemporary r&b, rap, and its local variation, “bounce.” Their sound is unique, creative and original.

Happy Birthday, Cyril Neville! 10/10

Singer songwriter and percussionist Cyril Neville was born in New Orleans on October 10, 1948, to a family of musical royalty. He was a member of the legendary NOLA funk band The Meters, along with his brother Art Neville, and later became a member of the Neville Brothers band along with his older brothers Aaron, Charles and Art. Neville has collaborated with numerous artists including Bob Dylan, Robbie Robertson, Willie Nelson, and Dr. John. In 2005, Neville joined up with Tab Benoit, Waylon Thibodeaux, Johnny Sansone, Anders Osborne, Monk Boudreaux, George Porter, Jr., Johnny Vidacovich, and Dr. John to form the Voice of the Wetlands Allstars, bringing awareness to the loss of wetlands along the Gulf Coast. In 2010, Neville toured with New Orleans funk band Galactic, and in 2012, he formed blues-rock supergroup Royal Southern Brotherhood along with Devon Allman, Mike Zito, Charlie Wooton, and Yonrico Scott. Whether performing solo or with collaborators, Cyril Neville always leaves his audiences wanting more. Happy birthday, Cyril!

Carnaval Latino - 10/12/2019

Carnaval Latino is a celebration of Latin music, food, art and culture. Musical artists from several Latin American countries reflect the rich cultural diversity of Carnaval Latino and offer attendees a musical tour without ever leaving New Orleans. Several popular local bands also perform during the fest.