Oktober, Fear and Reggae fests, plus more community news
FESTIVALS The annual Deutsches Haus festival will take place on Bayou St. John across from City Park at 1700 Moss St., New Orleans, on Oct. 27-28. The event supports the Jessica Marie Pitre Foundation, which helps women suffering from perinatal, prenatal, postpartum depression and mental illnesses. Tickets start at $50. Live music and DJs will provide music at Congo Square, 901 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. The free concert series brings The Wiseguys at the Gretna Amphitheater, Huey P. Long and First Street on the Mississippi River levee in Gretna. Local attorneys will provide free legal guidance on the Louisiana Bar Association’s annual Ask a Lawyer Day, at the St. Bernard Parish Library’’S main branch, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette. Local residents and adults 55 and older are invited for bingo, a costume contest, a 50-50 raffle and more.
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DEUTSCHES HAUS OKTOBERFEST: The annual Deutsches Haus festival will take place Oct. 27-28 on Bayou St. John across from City Park at 1700 Moss St., New Orleans, with German food, drinks, music, the Schnauzer Strut dog parade, Oktoberfest Run and daily Masskrugstemmen (beer stein holding contest). Admission is $10 (cash only); 11 and under free. oktoberfestnola.com. FEAR FEST: The inaugural fest brings together paranormal investigators and enthusiasts with food, speakers, psychic galleries and music, Oct. 27-29 at the Pontchartrain Convention & Civic Center, 4545 Williams Blvd. in Kenner. The event supports the Jessica Marie Pitre Foundation, which helps women suffering from perinatal, prenatal, postpartum depression and mental illnesses. Tickets start at $50. allevents.in
NOLA REGGAE FEST: Live music and DJs will provide music Oct. 27-29 at Congo Square, 901 N. Rampart St. in New Orleans. Friday, 2-8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, noon-8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 through Eventbrite. thenolareggaefest.com BACK TO THE RIVER: The free concert series brings The Wiseguys on Oct. 27, starting at 6 p.m. at the Gretna Amphitheater, Huey P. Long and First Street on the Mississippi River levee in Gretna. Food trucks will be on site. www.gretnala.com BACK TO THE GRETNA DRIVE-IN: “Hotel Transylvania” screens on Oct. 28 as part of Gretna's free movie series. Movies start at dusk (6:30 p.m.) at the Gretna Amphitheater, Huey P. Long and First Street on the Mississippi River levee in Gretna. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs. www.gretnala.com
LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES: Local attorneys will provide free legal guidance on the Louisiana Bar Association’s annual Ask a Lawyer Day, Oct. 26, at the St. Bernard Parish Library’s main branch, 2600 Palmisano Blvd., Chalmette. Phone consultations and in-person appointments can be made through mysbpl.org/ask-a-lawyerphone or (504) 279-0448. Walk-ins will be accepted, but registration is recommended. Registration is open through Oct. 16. PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK: St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office will accept unwanted or expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications on Oct. 28, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Walgreens, 100 W. Judge Perez Drive in Chalmette. www.sbso.org.
TUCKS GUMBO GRAS: The event featuring live music, a second line and a gumbo competition will be held Oct. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Shelter #10 in Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St. in New Orleans. Proceeds benefit Up21 Foundation, Children’s Hospital, Split Second Foundation, Magnolia Community Services and Krewe De Camp. Tickets start at $10. www.tucksfoundation.org. FALL FEST SENIOR CELEBRATION: The l event on Oct. 31, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., will be at the Edward A. Dufresne Community Center, 274 Judge Edward Dufresne Parkway in Luling. All St. Charles Parish seniors and adults 55 and older are invited for bingo, a costume contest, a 50-50 raffle and more. Costumes encouraged. (985) 783-8907
EVENINGS WITH ENRIQUE: Louisiana residents get free admission, courtesy of the Helis Foundation, to the Wednesday concert series at the Botanical Garden in New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Drive. Each week's concert is 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 25 is Son Mandao Trio. neworleanscitypark.org. MEDAL OF HONOR COMMUNITY FORUM: A free panel discussion will feature four Medal of Honor recipients about their personal experiences on Oct. 30, 11 a.m.-noon, at the Ernest N. Moral Convention Center, 900 Convention Center Blvd. in New Orleans. ww.nationalww2museum.org.
LEXINGTON: Author Kim Wicken will discuss her new book,"Lexington: The Extraordinary Life and Turbulent Times of America's Legendary Racehorse," the dramatic true story of the champion thoroughbred that gained international fame in the Civil War-era South, at Garden District Book Shop, 2727 Prytania St. in New Orleans, on Oct 26 at 6 p.m. www.gardendistrictbookshop.com THISTLEFOOT: Writer and folklorist GennaRose Nethercott will celebrate the release of her debut novel on Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak St. in New Orleans. She will perform selections from her novel with her traveling puppet theater. www.bluecypressbooks.com.
AN EVENING WITH LUCRETIA TYE JASMINE: The writer and artist will celebrate the release of the book "‘70s Teen Pop" at Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak St. in New Orleans, on Nov. 1 at 6 p.m. An audience Q&A and book signings will follow. www.bluecypressbooks.com SUNSET SOIREE: Young Audiences Charter School Network will host a fundraiser Oct. 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the pavilion of the Burmaster Middle and High School campus, 1000 Burmaster St. in Gretna. Tickets, $35 for YACS student and staff families and $75 for YACS community members, include all food, beverages and entertainment. Guests must be 21+ to attend. www.yacs.org.
AZUCAR BALL: The New Orleans Hispanic Heritage Foundation fundraiser will take place Oct. 28, 7 p.m.-1 a.m., at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave. in New Orleans. The event includes a patron party, music and recognition of the Galvez Cup recipients. Tickets start at $115. www.nohhf.org/azcar-ball NOLA VFW PATRON PARTY: The New Orleans Veterans of Foreign Wars fundraising gala will take place at their Uptown location, 531 Lyons St. in New Orleans, on Oct. 28, 6-9:30 p.m. with a formal masquerade, food, live music and dancing and a silent auction. Tickets start at $75 through Eventbrite. www.nolavfw.org
BOOK SALE: The Friends of New Orleans Public Library will hold an outdoor tent book sale at the Algiers Regional location, 3014 Holiday Drive, on Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. www.friendsnola.org FALL ART EXPO: St. Charles Art Guild will host a workshop Nov. 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., at New Life Church, 134 Lakewood Drive in Luling. The two art activities are watercolors for landscape scenes and charcoals for still life drawings. Seating is limited; registration is $15 per person, payable in advance. All supplies are provided. (504) 756-1277 AARP SMART DRIVER CLASS: The class, Nov. 1, 5-9 p.m., at the Ochsner/Elmwood Fitness Center in the Elmwood Shopping Center, 1200 S. Clearview Parkway in Harahan, is open to people age 50 and older. Those completing the course will receive a certificate that may qualify for a discount on car insurance. Registration is $20 for AARP members, $25 non members. Registration is required. (504) 828-3962
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