Improvisations Gala

No doubt about it, you'll be out on the dance floor at the New Orleans Jazz Museum's annual Improvisations Gala, a night for all the city's famed creativity to ferment in one beautiful space. An exclusive Patron Party kicks off the night from 7 pm–8 pm, with performances from Germaine Bazzle Band with Charlie Gabriel, and culinary treats from Drago’s Seafood Restaurant, Galatoire’s, Acme Oyster House, and Dickie Brennan & Co. Catering & Events,

 At 8 pm, the main party sprawls through the Jazz Museum's galleries and campus with cuisine from local restaurants, a silent auction and live painting, and a live music lineup including local favorites Irma Thomas, GALACTIC featuring Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Mahmoud Chouki, Aurora Nealand, Shake ‘em Up Jazz Band, Opera Creole with Trumpet Mafia, Tim Laughlin, the Detroit Brooks Quintet, international composer, performer, conductor Łukasz L.U.C Rostkowski, Victor Atkins, the Treme Lafitte Brass Band with Big Queen Mary K Stevenson of the Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians & the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls; and many, many more.  8 pm–11 pm. Tickets begin at $150 at nolajazzmuseum.org.