Why pick one king cake when you can taste many? With that philosophy in mind, Courtyard Brewery (1160 Camp St.) is the spot to be on Jan. 11 when it hosts the King Cake Fest. Bakeries, pastry chefs and others will be on hand with their best versions of this Carnival-time-only confection.
The festivities, which also include king cake accessories and other items, such as costumes, for sale, is 5 p.m-9 p.m., which also gives you time to sample the nano-brewery’s vast selection of creatively named beers, such as Psychic Companion. @courtyardbrew
Dolly’s Birthday Parade
Who has big blond hair, and is an iconic performer and composer? Dolly Parton, of course, and it is her January birthday that will gather all those who worship at the altar of Dolly. Hosted by Mockingbird Cafe (110 S. Second St., Bay St. Louis, Miss.), the seventh annual Dolly Should is Jan. 13, with the highlight of the Dolly Look-Alike Contest: sign-up is 4 p.m.-6 p.m., line-up at 6:30, contest at 7. In addition to the contest, the cafe will serve up some of Dolly’s favorite or inspired foods, as well as cocktails, and DJ Doug Funnie will perform. Money raised at the event will go to charity. mockingbirdcafe.com; @mockingbirdcafebsl
Queens of the New Age
Salon 22 has been the talk of the town with its programming and new space in Mid-City (2407 Bienville St.). The membership-based, professional women’s club and idea hub is a place to make connections and provide a space for co-working or empowering events making a difference in the community. Among the events this month is Building Generational Wealth with Paula Madison on Jan. 9. Madison, a financial expert and former NBCUniversal executive, will lead the workshop designed for women of any financial background to learn more about the strategies needed to secure their financial future and leave a lasting legacy for their families. Tickets are free to members, available to the public for $25. Reservations recommended. salon22nola.com; @Salon22nola
Lady Legends In Tune
It’s “One Fine Day” at The National WWII Museum (945 Magazine St.) when classic hits by iconic women singing groups from the 1930s to 1960s come to life on its BB’s Stage Door Canteen stage for Lady Legends Matinee Luncheon. Held select Wednesdays, 11:45 a.m.- 2 p.m., through June, this celebration of women vocalists will include songs by The Boswell Sisters, Andrew Sisters, The Chordettes and The Ronettes, among others. There will also be a lunch menu served buffet-style. Reservations recommended; walk-up tickets offered based on availability. nationalww2museum.org/events; @wwiimuseum
Behold, The School of Rock
For those about to rock, we salute you! The School of Rock Metairie/New Orleans presents its fifth annual Winter Music Festival at Zony Mash (3940 Thalia St.). And much like the movie of the same name, the concert features school students ages 13 to 18. These talented musicians and vocalists will perform music by Rush, Yes, Prince, Michael Jackson, Talking Heads, the Best of the 2010s and the popular Tribute to Metallica, to name just some of the musical genres ready to rock the audience. Shows are free, and are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat., Jan. 13; 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. Jan.14. @schoolofrocknola, @zonymashbeer
