Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival

A full day of incredible jazz and R&B acts in Natchitoches' historic downtown? You'd better believe it. For twenty-seven years now this festival has brought a full-fledged celebration of these high energy genres (and others, too!) to its riverbank district. This year's lineup includes almost twenty acts, including Chapel Hart, Craig Morgan, Mason Trail and Zydeco Rhythm, Deep Water Rehab, 50 Man Machine, and Josh Hyde and The Lost Parish. Plus, so many more. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, but leave your ice chests and outside food and drink at home. Kicks off Friday night at 7 pm, and carries through the weekend from 1 pm–10:30 pm Saturday. $25 for Friday-only; $55 for Saturday; $70 for the whole weekend; $125 for VIP—with access to VIP bathrooms, an open bar, and premiere viewing. Discounts are available for students. natchjazzfest.com.