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FRIDAY 19 Committee for a Better New Orleans Gala. Hyatt Regency New Orleans, 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234; www.neworleans.hyatt.com — CBS correspondent Michelle Miller is the keynote speaker at the gala, which celebrates the organization’s 50th anniversary. Visit www.cbno.org for details. Tickets start at $100. 7:30 p.m. Cooter’s Cares. Cooter Brown’s Tavern, 509 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 866-9104; www. cooterbrowns.com — A happy hour with drink specials benefits the Thomas & McMahan Cancer Foundation. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Dia de los Elvi Muertos. The Willow, 8200 Willow St., (504) 656-6563; www.thewillowuptown.com — The Krewe of Rolling Elvi honors the anniversary of Elvis’ death with a costume party and fundraiser benefiting Save Our Cemeteries. Tickets $5. Midnight. Heavy Metal Parking Lot Luau. Poor Boys, 1328 St. Bernard Ave., (504) 6032522; www.facebook.com/poorboysbar — There’s barbecue by Piece of Meat, tiki drinks and heavy metal music at this party. 6 p.m. The Hump Connection. Twelve Mile Limit, 500 S. Telemachus St., (504) 488-8114; www.facebook.com/twelve.mile.limit — The live dating show doubles as a goodbye party for host Vanna Mix-a-Lot. A dance party follows. Free admission. 9 p.m. Moonshine Fever. Storyland, City Park, 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888 — The adults-only party includes unlimited carnival rides, dancing, a mechanical bull, vodka sno-balls, pizza and free beer. Tickets $30. 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
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Adult Asperger/High-Functioning Autism Monthly Meetup. Rosa F. Keller Library and Community Center, 4300 S. Broad St., (504) 596-2675; www. nolalibrary.org — Adults on the autism spectrum meet to share resources and fellowship. Contact adultaspergersnola@ gmail.com for details. 10 a.m. Antique Auto Club of St. Bernard Cruise Night. Brewster’s, 8751 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, (504) 309-7548; www. brewstersrestaurant.com — Antique and classic cars are displayed with a retro music soundtrack. 6 p.m. Belle Reve Beach Bash. Generations Hall, 310 Andrew Higgins Drive, (504) 5681702; www.generationshall.com — The gala benefits people living with HIV and AIDS, and has live music, local cuisine and a silent auction. Visit www.bellerevenola. org for details. Tickets $35-$75. 8 p.m. Bienville Saturday Market. Swap Meet NOLA, 3525 Bienville St., (504) 813-5370; www.swapmeetnola.com — The pet-friendly weekly market features arts, crafts, a flea market and food. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Carnival of Design. Riverview Room, The Shops at Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St., fourth floor, (504) 525-3000; www. riverviewroom.com — The International Interior Design Association hosts a gala with guest speakers on design topics. Visit www.iida-delta.org for details. Tickets $65. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dirt Gala. Press Street Gardens, 7 Press St.; www.pressstreetgardens.com — Lawn