Cirque de Soleil: Ovo
Sept. 18-21
Ovo (meaning “egg” in Portuguese) debuted as a Cirque de Soleil show 15 years ago. Now, it returns with an updated version to the Smoothie King Center. smoothiekingcenter.com
Curtain Call Ball
Sept. 5
Le Petit Theatre kicks off its 109th season with cocktails, cuisine, live performances, auctions and more. lepetittheatre.com
“Waitress”
Sept. 12-21
The hit indie romantic comedy turned hit Broadway musical “Waitress” is on stage at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center. jpas.org
“Dear Evan Hansen”
Sept. 12-28
The Tony-winning musical about a young man who finds a chance to be seen after a tragic event rocks his community hits the stage at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts. rivertowntheaters.com
Art Jam
Sept. 13
The Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts and Cultural Justice hosts Art Jam, a free family arts festival with plenty of fun activities for kids, as well as live music and much more. (If it rains on Sept. 13, the event will be held over to Sept. 14.) kidsmart.org/art-jam
Father John Misty
Sept. 18
Satirical musician Father John Misty comes to the Saenger Theater for one night only with special guest Cut Worms. saengernola.com
Hozier
Sept. 23
Genre-blending singer/songwriter Hozier brings his “Unreal Unearth” tour to the Smoothie King Center with special guests Gigi Perez and Amble. smoothiekingcenter.com
Alabama Shakes
Sept. 23
Indie band Alabama Shakes returns to New Orleans for a concert at the Saenger Theater with special guest Concurrence. saengernola.com
Vampire Weekend
Sept. 24
Grammy award-winning indie alternative band Vampire Weekend comes to the Saenger Theater for the second part of their “Only God Was Above Us” tour. saengernola.com
International Arts Festival NOLA
Sept. 25-28
Congo Square, the Orpheum and the Fillmore host a celebration of global music, art and community with the International Arts Festival NOLA. iafnola.com
NOLA X NOLA
Sept. 25-Oct. 5
This city-wide festival celebrates some of New Orleans’ iconic music venues with performances at a variety of locations across the city from both local and national artists. neworleans.com/nolaxnola
New Orleans Yoga Festival
Sept. 25-28
Republic NOLA and Arora NOLA host the first New Orleans Yoga Festival, featuring powerful classes, immersive sound and a gathering of the regional yoga community. neworleansyogaclub.com/the-festival
Saints Kickoff Run
Sept. 6
Start the new Saints season right by joining in the Saints Kickoff Run. The 5K starts in Champions Square and ends on the 50-yard line of Caesars Superdome. saints5K.com.
Disney “Descendants/Zombies”
Sept. 12
Take the kids to the Smoothie King Center for a fun mashup of the hit Disney shows “Descendants” and “Zombies” on the Worlds Collide Tour. smoothiekingcenter.com
Black Americana Fest
Sept. 26-27
The Broadside hosts this celebration of Black artists in the Americana and folk genres in the Louisiana and Mississippi River Delta region. BlackAmericanaFest.com
