Bryan Adams
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Bryan Adams
Canadian rock musician Bryan Adams was already building a successful career when his anthemic “Summer of ’69” took off — the song was itself just one of six songs from his 1985 album “Reckless” to rocket up the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Last year, Adams released his 16th studio album, “Roll with the Punches,” a heartland rock record about getting back up after a tough hit, Adams has said. He headlines a show with Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, at the Smoothie King Center. Tickets start at $34.50 via smoothiekingcenter.com.
Johnny Manchild & The Poor Bastards
Oklahoma City musician Johnny Manchild and his band, The Poor Bastards, play a kind of piano rock that careens from theatric and poppy to gritty and punk. And the band has built a reputation for its fun live shows peppered with a dash of chaos. They’re joined by Karma and the Killjoys and Friend of a Friend for a show at 9 p.m. Friday, July 31, at No Dice. Tickets are $17.20 via nodicenola.com.
Que Rico Saturdays
The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market is presenting a Latin party night on Saturdays in July and August, featuring music by VDJ Emotion and hosted by Don Sevilla. At the next edition, on Saturday, Aug. 1, VDJ Emotion will mix in songs from Colombian pop artist Karol G’s album “Mañana Será Bonito” throughout the night. Doors open at 11 p.m., and tickets are $21.65 via jazzandbluesmarket.com.
‘A Little Night Music’
In Stephen Sondheim’s musical about mismatched relationships and infidelity, the middle-aged Fredrik has a much younger bride, Anne, who has attracted the attention of his son. Fredrik revisits a former mistress, whose new partner gets jealous, though he also is cheating. Ricky Graham directs the musical for Summer Lyric Theatre at Tulane University. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 30, through Saturday, Aug. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Dixon Hall. Tickets $32-$57 via liberalarts.tulane.edu/summer-lyric-theatre.
NOLAKEYS Youth Bike Ride
Music education organization NOLAKEYS hosts its sixth annual Stop the Violence youth bike ride on Saturday, Aug. 1. Kids ages 11 to 18 can ride a route together around Mid-City, and there will be a party bus for kids under 11 and their parents. There also will be free bicycle rentals and school supplies, food and drinks given to kids who register for the event. The bike ride kicks off at 4 p.m. Find more info and registration through nolakeys.org.
The Body and Big | Brave
The bands The Body and Big | Brave are both celebrated for their experimental approach to heavy music, each pushing the boundaries of doom and sludge in their own ways. They also collaborated on a great (and pleasantly unexpected) album in 2021, “Leaving None but Small Birds.” The bands are now on a co-headlining tour and stop in New Orleans for a show at 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Gasa Gasa. Tickets are $22.85 via gasagasanola.com.
’You Have No Idea How Far I’ll Go’
In his new work, “You Have No Idea How Far I’ll Go,” choreographer Calvin Rowe reimagines the story of Orpheus’s descent into the underworld through a noirish lens. Landon Strause and Sierra Carvalho perform their original score live. Rowe has danced with Lightwire Theater, Flock Dance and Of Moving Colors. He previously created the full-length piece “FLUID” during a residency at the Marigny Opera House. At 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, through Sunday, Aug. 2, at Marigny Opera House. Tickets $33.37 via marignyoperahouse.org.
Mahmoud Chouki
Mahmoud Chouki, a master of the guitar and oud, brings together a stellar lineup of New Orleans musicians for a show at 9 p.m. Friday, July 31, at The Barnett Hotel’s venue Good Measure. Chouki will be joined by guitarist Yusa, bassist Martin Masakowski, drummer Jafet Perez and saxophonist Brad Walker — all in-demand players in the city and abroad. Entry is free. Find more information at goodmeasurenola.com.
‘A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder’
In the musical farce, Monty Navarro realizes that he is ninth in line to become the Earl of Highhurst and wonders what he can do about the eight people in front of him. David Hoover directs the show for Jefferson Performing Arts Society. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, and Saturday, Aug. 1, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at the Westwego Performing Arts Theatre. It continues Aug. 7-9. Tickets $42 via ticketmaster.com.
Saigon Jazz Revival and Dong Lan
Vietnamese singer and songwriter Dong Lan blends traditional music from her home country with modern pop and style. She has recently been in New Orleans for several weeks working with Saigon Jazz Revival, a contemporary music project co-directed by Marion Hoang Ngoc Hill, Oscar Rossignoli and Steve Lands. The ensemble of New Orleans musicians was inspired by the Vietnamese jazz scene of the 1950s through the mid-’70s, and Saigon Jazz Revival has this year performed with Vietnam’s Queen of Soul, Carol Kim. Dong Lan and the Saigon Jazz Revival will give a peek at some of their recent collaborations during two concerts hosted by Couches on Friday, July 31. Shows are at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., and tickets are $20 via couchesrecords.com.
Vincent Hsu Jazz Ensemble
Bassist and composer Vincent Hsu mixes jazz, Afro-Cuban influences and Taiwanese music into his sound. Hsu lives in Tawain but spent years in the U.S. and is no stranger to New Orleans. While visiting the city years ago, he was influenced to write “Music for the River Jazz Suite,” about the Mississippi River and Taiwan’s Love River. Hsu returns to New Orleans for two performances on Sunday, Aug. 2, at Snug Harbor. Shows are at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Tickets are $41.30 via snugjazz.com.
Science Time!
Science Time! is a monthly happy hour series featuring presentations on different topics. This month’s meetup will include wildlife biologist Carissa Thiel, a member of the Louisiana Bat Working Group, talking about bats. There will be a Q&A after Thiel’s presentation. Science Time! is at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at Siberia. Free to attend. Find more info at siberianola.com.
Iko Allstars
Guitarist Billy Iuso founded the Iko Allstars with drummer Mike Fouquier, and the ever-evolving lineup pays tribute to the Grateful Dead. The Iko Allstars plays next at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, at Tipitina’s. Tickets are $27.98 via tipitinas.com.
‘Re:Vision’
New Orleans dance organization Dancing Grounds will present its summer concert, “Re:Vision,” on Saturday, Aug. 1, with performances by its summer camp youth, the group’s ARCH Collective, its adult instructors and guest culture bearers. According to the organization, the pieces will explore “intergenerational power, radical imagination, and collective joy.” The concert begins at 6 p.m. at the New Marigny Theatre. Tickets are $25 general admission via dancingrounds.org.
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