5-8
ESSENCE Festival
The ESSENCE Fest returns to New Orleans with conferences, speakers and, of course, fantastic music featuring artists like Janet Jackson, Mary J. Blige and The Roots. Mercedes-Benz Superdome, 1500 Sugar Bowl Drive, 587-3663, Essence.com
6-22
Macbeth
Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy of Lord Macbeth’s thirst for power that leads to his downfall hits the stage as part of the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane. Tulane’s Lupin Theater, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, 865-5106, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
6
The Best of Both Worlds Comedy Show
Comedic rising stars Majah Hype and Kerwin Claiborne join forces for an unforgettable night of laughter. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
10
Paramore with Foster the People and Jay Som
Following their massively successful “Tour Two,” Paramore returns to touring in support of their fifth studio album, After Laughter. Champions Square, LaSalle St., 587-3663, Champions-Square.com
12
Orpheum Summer Film Series – The Princess and the Frog
The Princess and the Frog, Disney’s modern classic set in New Orleans, plays in the old-time splendor of the Orpheum Theater. Free admission. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
12-29
Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
Disney’s heartwarming musical about the love story between Belle and The Beast takes the stage at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in a night of fun for the whole family. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, 325 Minor St., 461-9475, RivertownTheaters.com
13
Allison Krauss
Grammy-winning Bluegrass legend Allison Krauss visits the Saenger in support of her latest solo album, Windy City. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
14 & 28
Dine and Dance with the Victory Swing Orchestra
Dance the night away as the National World War II Museum’s own Victory Swing Orchestra celebrates the music of the WWII era. BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944, NationalWW2Museum.org
18
By Any Scenes Necessary
This hilarious collaboration between the New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane and the NOLA Project features a theatre/improv hybrid of Julius Caesar that recreates Shakespeare’s play without a script. Tulane’s Lupin Theater, 150 Dixon Hall Annex, 865-5106, NewOrleansShakespeare.org
17
Sam Smith – “The Thrill Of It All Tour”
Grammy and Oscar-winning pop star Sam Smith brings his world tour to the Smoothie King Center for one night only. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
18
Debauchery!
New Orleans’ live, ongoing soap opera continues as sisters Chanel and Cartier continue their outrageous adventures. Church of Yoga NOLA, 1480 N. Rocheblave St., 522-6545, SouthernRep.com
21
Cheap Trick
1970s and 1980s rock gods Cheap Trick of “Surrender” and “I Want You to Want Me” fame bring their classic rock to the Saenger. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
22
Educare Presents The Blind Boys of Alabama
Educare New Orleans’ second annual benefit concert features gospel superstars The Blind Boys of Alabama, along with openers The Legends of New Orleans (featuring Cyril Neville and Irma Thomas). Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com
26
Orpheum Summer Film Series – Mary Poppins
Walt Disney’s beloved classic about everyone’s favorite flying nanny plays in the old-time splendor of the Orpheum Theater. Free admission. Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, 523-6530, OrpheumNOLA.com