New Orleans Cigar Box Guitar Festival

This annual festival celebrates one of the world's most unique instruments, and features a lineup of over twenty musicians including Mahmoud Chouki, Jonathan "Boogie" Long, Del Puckett, and many others to do so. In addition to music, there will be lectures (including one by musician and author Chris Thomas King), a builders' forum, and other events centered around these funky and fun alternative instruments. $149 for a three-day pass. Find more information and tickets at eventbrite.com. nolajazzmuseum.org.