Thursday, May 29
The Birdfoot Festival, which hosts chamber music performances in a variety of locations, continues until Saturday. Info here.
Twelve Mile Limit hosts its irreverant dating show, The Hump Connection. Info here.
The Joy Theater hosts its Joy Social Club, which includes a free screening of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and a concert by The Vettes. Info here.
Friday, May 30
Saturday Night Live's current Weekend Update co-anchor Colin Jost performs stand-up at the Civic. Info here.
Local writer/performer Chris Champagne tells the story of his father's journey to the NFL in Tiger Tales at Mid-City Theatre. Info here.
Saturday, May 31
The Ashe Cultural Arts Center hosts its annual Douglas Redd Cultural Summit, which includes networking opportunities, panel discussions catered to artists and arts organizations. Info here.
The two-day New Orleans Oyster Festival celebrates the bivalve. Info here.
Held as a benefit for enhancing Lakeview's New Basin Canal Park, the rescheduled Taste at the Lake features food from local restaurants and live music. Info here.
The genre-blending Oakland musician tune-yards performs with up-and-coming electropop duo Sylvan Esso at Republic. Info here.
Sunday, June 1
Homegrown folk stars Hurray for the Riff Raff headline a benefit for BreakOUT, an organization advocating for New Orleans' LGBTQ youth. Info here.