PERFORMING ARTS
August By Fritz Esker
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Stand-up comic Brian Posehn, who has appeared on hit TV shows like “The Big Bang Theory,” comes to the Joy for a night of laughter. The Joy Theater, 1200 Canal St., 528-9569, TheJoyTheater.com
If you miss the music of Michael Jackson, come to the Saenger for this tribute concert to the King of Pop. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com
The Grammy-winning band Evanescence will perform alongside electronic violinist Lindsay Stirling with a full orchestra in Champions Square. Champions Square, LaSalle Street, 587-3663, Champions-Square.com
BRIAN POSEHN WITH MATT OWENS
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“BRING IT!” LIVE
Miss D and her Dancing Dolls, the stars of the Lifetime Network’s show “Bring It!,” bring their incomparable energy to the stage. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com 5
IMAGINE DRAGONS
Grammy-winning pop superstars Imagine Dragons come to New Orleans on their “Evolve” Tour with special guest Grace VanderWaal. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
“MJ LIVE”
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THE CULT, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS & BUSH
Three rock bands from the 1980s and 1990s join forces for a night of music at Champions Square. Champions Square, LaSalle Street, 587-3663, Champions-Square.com 11
DINE & 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
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Spencer Racca pays tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra backed by the World War II Museum’s Victory Trio. BB’s Stage Door Canteen, 945 Magazine St., 528-1944, NationalWW2Museum.org
Hip hop artist J. Cole tours America in support of his new album KOD with special guest Young Thug. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com
“THE BEST OF SINATRA”
J. COLE WITH SPECIAL GUEST YOUNG THUG
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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
76 ST. CHARLES AVENUE AUGUST 2018
EVANESCENCE & LINDSAY STIRLING
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LIL WEEZYANA FEST 2018 PRESENTED BY Q93
This music festival is famous for surprise guests, which in the past have included Drake and Big Freedia. Champions Square, LaSalle Street, 587-3663, Champions-Square.com 25
TONY BENNETT WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST ANTONIA BENNETT
The legendary, award-winning crooner Tony Bennett takes the stage with his daughter Antonia Bennett. The Saenger Theater, 1111 Canal St., 525-1052, SaengerNOLA.com 27
JOURNEY & DEF LEPPARD
Take a trip back to the 1980s with two of the decade’s most popular rock bands, Journey and Def Leppard. Smoothie King Center, 1501 Dave Dixon Drive, 587-3663, SmoothieKingCenter.com