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Donnell Rawlings

Comedian and actor Donnell Rawlings is best known for his work on “Chappelle’s Show,” and he also had a role on “The Wire,” as well as numerous other movies, TV shows and documentary appearances. His comedy specials range from 2010’s “From Ashy to Classy” on Comedy Central to this year’s Netflix show “A New Day,” produced by Dave Chappelle. He performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at The Joy Theater. Tickets $40.50 via thejoytheater.com.

Louis Michot

Fiddler Louis Michot, frontman of the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, released his debut solo album “Rêve Du Troubadour” a year ago. He marks the anniversary with a multi-media revisitation of the work. He’s joined by frequent collaborator, accordionist and zydeco artist Corey Ledet for a performance with video projections and subtitles in English for French language songs. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, at Contemporary Arts Center. Tickets are $37 via cacno.org.

‘Hairspray’

Tracy Turnblad has her heart set on dancing on the “Corny Collins Show,” but trouble at school, problems with the popular crowd and more stand in her way in “Hairspray.” John Waters’ film-turned-hit-musical is set in his native Baltimore in the early 1960s as the times are changing. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts presents the show at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. It continues Sept. 20-29. Tickets $41-$45 via rivertowntheaters.com.

Kr3wcial and Ghazi Gamali

Rapper Kr3wcial and DJ and producer Ghazi Gamali perform at the next installment of Couches, a monthly listening room experience. This month’s edition is at the Virgin Hotel’s Dreamboat Lounge with after-party sounds by Gambit’s DJ Madspinnz. The show is at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Tickets are available at tellyourfriends.xyz.

HUMP! — Part Two

Advice columnist and writer Dan Savage started the HUMP! Film Fest to invite amateur pornographers to make films about what they really liked and wanted to see on screen. The annual showcase has a diverse array of sexualities, body types, kinks and more, all films lasting five minutes or less. There were so many submissions for 2024 that HUMP! Released them in two parts. The second one has 25 new films ranging from not-the-typical-pizza-delivery premise to pansexual picnics, foot fetishists, leather and other themes. At 7 & 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, through Sunday, Sept. 15. Tickets $25 via thebroadtheater.com.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra

The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra opens its season with “Symphonie Fantastique,” highlighted by LSU professor Brian Raphael Nabors’ “Pulse.” The program also includes Dukas’ “The Sorcerer’s Apprentice” and Berlioz’s “Symphonie Fantastique.” At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 at The Orpheum Theater. Tickets are $13-$87 via lpomusic.com.

New Orleans Fashion Week

New Orleans Fashion Week features artists and designers across the Gulf Coast with more than 50 runway shows and networking events. The kickoff party is the Poolside Soiree at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, at The Hyatt Centric Hotel. Find information at neworleansfashionweek.com.

Mike Dillon’s birthday show

Fresh off a tour with Rickie Lee Jones, percussionist Mike Dillon rolls into the Maple Leaf to celebrate his birthday with the New Fuck Yeahs. The show features Ty Ellender, Tiff Lamson, Chris Senac and Will Murray. At 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13. Tickets $17 in advance via mapleleafbar.com, $20 at the door.

Niles Abston

Niles Abston dropped out of college and moved to Los Angeles with the goal of becoming a screenwriter. He wound up doing stand-up comedy instead and has released several specials. The Jackson, Mississippi native is in New Orleans for two nights of shows at Sports Drink. At 7 & 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14. Tickets $25 via eventbrite.com.

‘School of Rock: The Musical’

Dewey Finn crashes the short distance from being in a band to being broke in “School of Rock.” He impersonates a substitute teacher at an elite private school to make some quick cash and finds the curriculum severely lacking in the classics: Jimi Hendrix, AC/DC and more. But the musical version of the movie features music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. JPAS presents the musical at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, and Saturday, Sept. 14, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, and continuing Sept. 20-22, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Find tickets via jpas.org.

Jake Noble album release

Jazz bassist Jake Noble releases his debut album “Letting Go of a Dream,” a project that began as a tribute to his musical influences and evolved into a journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Noble is joined by drummer Tanner Gus, saxophonist Autumn Dominguez and pianist Seth Collins. At 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Marigny Opera House. Suggested donation of $20. Find information at marignyoperahouse.org.

Krewe du Vieux fundraiser

Krewe du Vieux holds a fundraising party with Debbie with a D, the Quickening and a silent auction and costume shop. Doors open at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Zony Mash Beer Project. Admission is $20. Find info on the krewe’s Facebook page.

WWOZ’s Groove Gala

WWOZ’s Groove Gala features performances by Irma Thomas, Kermit Ruffins, Little Freddie King, Doreen Ketchens and more. WWOZ’s Neil Pellegrin DJs a closing set. The event fills Dickie Brennan’s Tableau, Le Petit Theatre and their shared courtyard. Dress is festival wear casual. There’s food and an open bar by Tableau. At 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Tickets are $250 at wwoz.org.

Jelly Roll

Nashville singer and rapper Jelly Roll had a breakout year last year, winning several CMT Awards and being nominated for a Best New Artist Grammy. He is joined by Alexandra Kay and Warren Zeiders 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Smoothie King Center. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

Egyptian Lover

As Egyptian Lover, Gregory Broussard is steeped in old-school hip-hop and early electronic dance music, and his 1980s albums have a cult following. He performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Southport Hall. Tickets $26.26 (including fees) via southporthall.com.

Ogden Museum’s Free Family Day

The Ogden Museum of Southern Art’s Free Family Day features crafts, a scavenger hunt with prizes inspired by the current “Louisiana Contemporary” expo, music performances, a food truck and more. Programming is from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14. Find information at ogdenmuseum.org.

Worship

Elle Dorado presents Worship: A Burlesque Experience at Chapel Club at Hotel Saint Vincent. The show is at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15. Tickets are $25 via eventbrite.com.

Jon Cleary

Award-winning musician Jon Cleary holds his Chickie Wah Wah solo piano residency starting at 8 p.m., Sept. 11. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on chickiewahwah.com.

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