Smoke N’ Funk Fest

Chow Yum is joining up with Be Positive and Oak & Smoke BBQ to host an afternoon full of barbecue, live music, drinks, and more family fun. Oak & Smoke BBQ will offer a creative selection of Asian fusion and barbecue favorites, music will be provided by Funky Monkey featuring Arsene Delay, PocketChocolate, and the talented students from BR Music Studios, and other food and drinks will be sold—all to benefit Be Positive, a local nonprofit devoted to nurturing and developing Louisiana artists, chefs, and musicians. Noon–8 pm. $20 general admission, $100 VIP that includes all-you-can-eat barbecue, a VIP open bar, and more. bontempstix.com.