Taste of Africa Fest

At this food fest presented by AfrobeatNOLA at The Broadside, come for the authentic food vendors from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Togo, Ethiopia, and Haiti—and stay for the vibrant musical lineup. Live entertainment includes African dance and drumming performance by NkirukaAfrican Dance Company, Togalese singer Kodjo, Nigerian DJ Ojay, South African DJShan Li, Guyanese percussionist Majek Fingers, West African DJ Chika, Afrobeat artistKari Jay, and Louisiana’s DJ T-Roy. Also expect an African dance competition and a free African rhythms history lesson. 4 pm–11 pm. $20. tasteafricafest.com.