MUSIC
SWEET: Sweet Crude, with special guest Matt Wilson, performs at 7 p.m. Aug. 16 at North Star Theater in Mandeville. This indie-pop band, regulars at Jazz Fest and winner of a Best Rock Big Easy Award, incorporates Louisiana French into their music. The group doesn’t want the old dialect to become a relic, so they “give it a seat at the modern table of music,” singing some songs in English, some in the dialect and others, a mix of the two. Band co-founded by Alexis Marceneaux and Sam Craft. GA reserved tickets, $37.50, plus taxes and fees. No VIP seats. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
DIVERSE: The Cara Van Thorn group performs Aug. 21 at 7 p.m.in the Lobby Lounge, the Harbor Center’s intimate listening room in Slidell. The group’s powerful vocals range from smooth to soaring, creating the atmosphere of a late night jazz club, a burlesque parlor, a speakeasy or a Tim Burton movie – depending on the piece being performed. Founded by Donkey Island alums Adam Donovan and Carrie Stephens. Advance tickets only; Eventbrite.com seats, $22 plus fees. The “Up Close and Musical” series features nationally touring acts performing acoustic or lightly amplified music monthly in the Bohemian-style, smoke-free, 124-seat venue.
THE LANDING: The next Sunset at the Landing concert takes place Aug. 15 at the Columbia Street Landing on the Bogue Falaya River, 100 N. Columbia St., in Covington. The 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. concert is free, and guests are encouraged to bring refreshments and chairs or blankets for seating. The entertainment had not been accounced by press time.
IRISH: The next traditional Irish session on Aug. 21 (third Thursday) from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. in the back room of Abita Brew Pub, 72011 Holly St. Musicians and music-lovers play, sing and listen to favorite pieces of Celtic music. Visit nstms.org for details and link to music.
PERFORM: Open Mic Night on Aug. 26 (final Tuesday) from 6 -8 p.m. in Cilantros Mexican Cuisine, 321 N. Columbia St., Covington. Musicians of all ages and abilities can perform before a supportive audience. Each performer/ensemble gets a set of three songs, or about 15 minutes. Arrive early get a spot.
55+: Then next Young at Heart program at First Baptist Church in Covington on Aug. 19 features Cross County, a country and gospel music and comedy duo. The 10:30 a.m. program exclusively for the 55+ crowd will be followed by lunch for $15, payable by cash or check at the door. Online registration required no later than noon on Aug. 14 at fbccov.org/adults-55.
ON STAGE
COMEDY: Standup comedian Tom Briscoe brings his latest solo show, “Old Mansplaining,” to the Fuhrmann Auditorium on Aug. 21 in Covington. His travels have carried him to more than 100 countries, and his stories explain why only 86 of them will let him back in! Hear Briscoe’s hilarious rants on bad jobs, a good marriage, travel mishaps, raising daughters, empty nesting, doctors, ungracefully aging, unsolicited advice and living each day as a cautionary tale. He only promises “no politics” and “no cringe,” so Briscoe is suitable for all audiences. Tickets $20 at bontempstix.com or in Covington City Hall.
JOKES & TUNES: An evening of comedy and special music on Aug. 23 in the Knights of Columbus 2732 Hall, 1578 W. Hall Ave., in Slidell. Laugh with Michael Strecker and Kendra St. Pierre and enjoy the music of Bobby Ohler to benefit children and families in need. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; entertainment starts at 6 p.m. Tickets $35 at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/.
ANNIE: Continuing at the Cutting Edge Theater is “Annie, the Musical” weekends through Aug. 24. Watch for the orphan Annie search for her parents; plot against the cruel orphanage matron; and enjoy the hijinks that Annie and her fellow orphans get up to. See her ultimately find a new home and family in billionaire Oliver “Daddy” Warbucks, his personal secretary, and a great dog. Annie is played on alternate nights by Addison Ross, 10, and Caroline Pizza, 11. Evening and matinee performances at 767 Robert Blvd. in Slidell. Tickets at Eventbrite or save online fees by texting orders to (985) 288-2833.
ROCK OUT: The 30 By Ninety Theater presents “School of Rock, the Musical” for weekends through Aug. 24 in Mandeville. Based on the movie by Mike White, the book by Julian Fellowes, lyrics by Glenn Slater and the music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Directed by Joy Bosley and produced in collaboration with the School of Rock Northshore, the show features a large cast of young rockers and actors ready to make some noise. Follow failed wannabe rock star Dewey Finn pose as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school, turning a class of straight-A pupils into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. Tickets for adults, $35; seniors and military $32; students 13+, $30; and kids 12 and under, $27. Aug. 15-17 & 22-24. Shows at 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Go to 30byninety.com.
ART
PLEIN AIR: A collection of impressionistic paintings by Peg Usner, the 2025 Scenic Rivers Art Exhibition poster winner, on display through October 2025, every Thursday through Sunday, from noon until 4 p.m., at Far Horizons Art Gallery, 82286 La. 25, in Folsom. The exhibition showcases her distinctive perspective and ability to capture the natural world of south Louisiana and the Deep South.
SUMMER: The St. Tammany Art Association’s Summer Show at the Miriam Barranger Gallery in the Art House, 320 N. Columbia St., in downtown Covington, will hang through Sept. 13 and is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays. For the hours or more information, call (985) 892-8650 or email [email protected].
DUFOUR: An exhibit of paintings, blown and sculptured glass by artist Paulo Dufour will hang through Aug. 29 at the Atrium Gallery in the Christwood retirement complex at 100 Christwood Blvd. near Covington (reach it via Brewster Road). No admission is charged. The gallery is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.
COMMUNITY GUMBO
HOOPS: It’s time again for The Hoops, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament for boys and girls in grades four through 12, a program of the Boys and Girls Club of Metro New Orleans. Young hoopers can register on Aug. 23 at the Rev. Peter Atkins Park in Covington. Check-in is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., with tournament play from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prizes will be awarded. There is a $25 fee to register a three-person team at bgcmetrolouisiana.org/events.
POP-UP: Lakeview Hospital will host an Aug. 20 health and safety-oriented pop-up wellness and shopping event for people of all ages from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lakeview Hospital. Register in the hospital pavilion at 95 Judge Tanner Blvd., between Covington and Mandeville.
WIDOWS: The Widows’ Social Club of Slidell will next meet Aug. 30 at 10 a.m.in Genesis Hall at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 360 Robert Blvd. Guests will be Slidell Police Department Canine Division members with one or more of their trained police dogs. All widows welcome. Come make new friends who share your special interests. Questions? Call Cindy Alberts, (985) 707-7676.
QUILTING: Anyone interested in learning to quilt or experienced quilters looking for a group are invited to the next meeting of The Camellia Quilters Guild of Slidell at 10 a.m. on Aug. 21 (the third Thursday of every month) in Genesis Hall, Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Information, education and inspiration in all things quilting and related fiber arts. For more, contact Mollie Lusty at [email protected].
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