Uncle Sam Jam
Celebrate Independence Day on the evening of July 3 at Lafreniere Park in Metairie with “Uncle Sam Jam, “a free festival at the Al Copeland Concert Meadow Stage. The lineup has not been released as of press time but will feature local and national acts. A fireworks show will conclude the festivities. VisitJeffersonParish.com
Happy 3rd of July
New Orleans City Park celebrates Independence Day a day early with a red, white and blue celebration on July 3. The free event, held on the Great Lawn, features live music, food and refreshments available for purchase, plus a fireworks display. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnics, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy the evening of festivities. neworleanscitypark.org/calendar
4th Fest in Crescent Park
Celebrate the 4th of July in Crescent Park. There will be live music, food and drink, as well as a killer view of the fireworks over the Mississippi River. FrenchMarket.org/Event/4th-fest-in-crescent-park
Spillway Classic Trail Run
Runners looking for a little extra challenge should try the Spillway Classic Trail Run in Norco. It’s open to runners and walkers of all speeds, but the course is off-road and can be very muddy and/or wet depending on conditions. RunNOTC.org
Tales of the Cocktail
Check out in-person education and tastings of delicious cocktails at the beverage industry’s premier event in various locations throughout the city, July 23-28. TalesOfTheCocktail.org
Bastille Day Fete 2023
Celebrate Bastille Day, July 14, at the Alliance Française in New Orleans on Jackson Avenue. There will be live music, a French DJ, cocktails, drinks and food trucks. Put on a beret or French-themed attire and get a free drink ticket! Af-NewOrleans.org
San Fermin en Nueva Orleans 2023 – XVII
If you’ve never been chased through downtown by roller girls wielding rubber bats, you’re missing out. Check out the 17th San Fermin in Nueva Orleans July 14-16. The location of this year’s festivities has not been announced as of press time for this issue, but you can find the most up-to-date information at NOLABulls.com
ESSENCE Festival
ESSENCE Festival of Culture returns to the Crescent City June 29-July 3. Musical highlights at the Superdome this year include Missy Elliott, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, and Ice Cube. essence.com/EssenceFestival2023
Jackson Browne
Singer-songwriter Jackson Browne of “Running on Empty” and “Somebody’s Baby” fame (and more) will perform at the Saenger on July 22. SaengerNOLA.com
New Orleans Beatles Fest
The Jefferson Performing Arts Center will host “New Orleans Beatles Fest” on July 22, featuring tributes to the Beatles’ biggest hits from 1964-1970. jpas.org
“Disney’s Newsies”
Playing at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner from July 13-23, this Broadway hit is based on the 1992 Disney film starring Christian Bale about a real-life newsboy strike in 1899. RivertownTheaters.com
Alicia Keys
Grammy-award winner Alicia Keys brings her “Keys to the Summer” tour to the Smoothie King Center on July 23. SmoothieKingCenter.com
Shania Twain
The best-selling female artist in country music history brings her “Queen of Me” tour to the Smoothie King Center on July 24. SmoothieKingCenter.com
Bert Kreischer’s Fully Loaded Comedy Festival
Stand-up comedian and actor Bert Kreischer, who recently headlined the film “The Machine,” brings his comedy festival to the Smoothie King Center on July 7. Performers also include Tiffany Haddish of “Girls Trip,” Mark Normand and Chad Daniels. SmoothieKingCenter.com
