Congo Square Rhythms Festival

Considered by many to be the birthplace of New Orleans music, historic Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park will once again host one of the city's most vibrant festivals—the Congo Square Rhythms Festival. For two days, attendees can immerse themselves in mesmerizing musical performances from the world over, playing alongside some of the Crescent city's most beloved bands. This year's musical acts include Paulin Brothers Brass Band, Preservation Brass, Class Got Brass, Charmaine Neville Band, New Breed Brass Band, Big Six Brass Band, Jonté Mayon, Tonya Boyd-Cannon, and many more. An arts market will round out the agenda. Free parking at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. Details at jazzandheritage.org.