Weekend Jump-Off
Please put down the work, it’s Thursday, and it’s restaurant week and Burlesque fest.  This is a great time to explore the city beyond just the Boot and Maple St.  Not that I’m discouraging happy hour or anything.  If you’re looking to unwind from a lame week of work, you should definitely these out check out:

Thursday, September 15, 2011
LSU v. Miss State Party at The Republic, 7 pm.  Features drink specials during the game including free shots if LSU scores.  Worth going to even if you’re not the biggest football fan. 

Friday, September 16
Okkervil River and Wye Oak, Tipitina’s, 10 pm. 

Saturday, September 17
Pretty Lights at The Sugar Mill, 9 pm.  Not that I have to really twist anyone’s arm to go to Pretty Lights, but the Sugar Mill is an incredible venue.  Dubstep mania will ensue for certain. 

Sunday, September 18
Last Day of Restaurant Week in NOLA.  Awesome specials at great restaurants, don’t miss this.

I said there’s something for everyone, didn’t I?

Thursday, September 15
Pimps & Hoes Night at Rocco’s, 10 pm.
Play at Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles, 10 pm.
Meat Puppets, Tomatoes, Mahayla, One Eyed Jacks, 7 pm.
LSU v. Miss State Watch Party at Republic, 7 pm.

Friday, September 16
Okkervil River, Wye Oak, Tipitina’s, 10 pm. 
Fear & Loathing in New Orleans/God’s Been Drinking, La Nuit Comedy Theatre, 8:30 pm.  Sketch comedy show followed by open mic night, for the brave or drunk audience members. 
Throwback 4 Year anniversary party at The Republic, 10 pm. 

Saturday, September 17
Pretty Lights at The Sugar Mill, 9 pm.
Queen’s Ball, Republic New Orleans, 11 pm.  Last show in the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, which morphs into the Pretty Lights After Party in the wee hours of the night.  For more information on Burlesque Festival check out: //neworleansburlesquefest.com/shows/
DJ Trashy at Ampersand, 10 pm.

Sunday, September 18
RYAT, Pretzlcoat, Beautiful Bells, Isidro, The Saint, 9 pm.
Last day of Restaurant week in NOLA
Contagion at the Prytania Theatre.