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Reggie Houston Quartet

Saxophonist Reggie Houston spent more than 20 years as part of Fats Domino’s band, and over his extensive career has performed with Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Dave Bartholomew, Professor Longhair, Chuck Berry, the Neville Brothers, Charmaine Neville, The Survivors and a host of others. After more than 15 years in Portland, Oregon, Houston recently moved back to his hometown. He leads his quartet with pianist Amasa Miller, guitarist Jimmy Ballero and drummer Hurley Blanchard at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Snug Harbor. Tickets are $25 via snugjazz.com.

‘Wicked’

The popular music based on “The Wizard of Oz” tells the story of the friendship of young witches Elphaba and Glinda. Elphaba is ostracized for her green skin, and Glinda is naturally beautiful. Their relationship is tested when Elphaba discovers the truth about Oz. The touring Broadway show returns to Saenger Theatre Nov. 29-Dec. 17. Showtimes vary. Find tickets via saengernola.com.

Pete Davidson

Pete Davidson started his stand-up career at age 16, before going on to become one of the youngest cast members of “Saturday Night Live.” He’s since starred in numerous films and in the TV series based on his life, “Bupkis.” He performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the Fillmore. Find tickets via fillmorenola.com.

Algiers Bonfire

There’s music by Kermit Ruffins and the Barbecue Swingers and others, and the burning of a 30-foot wooden assemblage on the levee near the ferry landing in Algiers Point. From 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Visit algierseconomic.com for details.

‘A Christmas Story, the Musical’

Ralphie Parker still wants his Red Ryder BB gun in the musical adaptation of the popular holiday film. Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts presents the show Dec. 1-17. Tickets $39-$43 at rivertowntheaters.com.

Liz Phair

Liz Phair’s “Exile in Guyville” was a critical hit when it was released in 1993, and the rocker’s debut album has only grown in its essentialness to the alt-rock canon. Phair wrote the album partly in response to the “guyville” of Chicago’s indie rock scene at the time, and “Exile” has been lauded as a feminist landmark album in ’90s rock because of the way she embraced herself fully in her songwriting. Phair is on a 30th anniversary tour of “Exile in Guyville,” and plays at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Orpheum Theater. Blondshell opens. Tickets start at $39.50 via orpheumnola.net.

Holiday Parade

The parade features floats, marching bands, helium balloons and more. The parade starts at the French Market, crosses the French Quarter and ends at Lafayette Square, where there is a holiday concert. At 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Visit nolaholidayparade.com for details.

Pretty Lights

Producer and DJ Derek Vincent Smith’s Pretty Lights has been a force in electronic music for nearly 20 years. But following a major Red Rocks show in 2018, the project had been on hiatus — until this spring with the announcement of the 27-date Soundship Spacesystem Tour. He ends the tour in New Orleans with three nights at Mardi Gras World. Pretty Lights has long had close ties to New Orleans: More than a dozen local musicians appeared on the album, “A Color Map of the Sun,” and drummer Alvin Ford Jr. is a regular member of the Pretty Lights band. At 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1 and Saturday, Dec. 2 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com.

Sierra Green and the Giants

Vocalist Sierra Green has been a mighty presence on Frenchmen Street the last few years, often performing with her band The Soul Machine. With a new album of funk and powerful soul on the horizon and a retooled backing band, The Giants, Green is looking to have a breakout 2024. Catch Green and the Giants at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Chickie Wah Wah with DJ Brice Nice. Tickets are $15 via chickiewahwah.com and $20 at the door.

After Midnight

Lacuna Productions is celebrating (but not officially connected to) electronic musician Pretty Lights’ shows in New Orleans with a long weekend of DJs and visual artists. The New Orleans takeover will feature sets by Chris Karns (a member of Pretty Lights’ band), Cut Chemist (playing a 50th anniversary tribute to hip-hop), Skratch Bastid, DJ Nu-Mark, Groovsauce, Parkbreezy and many more. Late-night shows take place Friday, Dec. 1, through Sunday, Dec. 3, at Café Istanbul. There also will be pre-party sets on Nov. 30, Dec. 2 and Dec. 4 at locations around New Orleans. Tickets for late-night shows start at $55, and pre-party events are free. Find tickets and info at beacons.ai/lacunaproductions.

‘Fat Ham’

Le Petit Theatre hosts a staged reading of James Ijames’ Pulitzer-winning play “Fat Ham.” Ijames reworked Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” but with a Black, queer main character, in a drama set at a family barbecue. At 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, at Central City BBQ. Find information at lepetittheatre.com.

‘Meowy Catmas’

The Amazing Acrocats return to New Orleans for their annual holiday shows. Felines do various tricks, and there’s a performance by the Rock Cats band. Nov. 30-Dec. 17 at the AllWays Lounge & Theatre. Find tickets via rockcatsrescue.org.

Christmas Wrecktacular

Americana band Loose Cattle throw a roaring holiday party with a sleigh-full of guest musicians on the nice list, including Alexis & The Sanity with Jack Craft, Luke Spurr Allen & Arlo, John Boutte, Debbie Davis, Johanna Divine & Andre Michot, The Iguanas, Maggie Koerner, Lilli Lewis, Lola From Nola & Bruisey Peets, Anders Parker, Paul Sanchez and Edward Simon. At 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, at the Maple Leaf. Tickets are $22 in advance via mapleleafbar.com.

Lisette Oropesa

World-renowned coloratura soprano Lisette Oropesa was born in New Orleans and studied vocal performance at LSU before winning the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 2005. She has now appeared in more than 100 performances at the Met and can be seen in concert halls around the world. She makes a special hometown appearance at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1, at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for a performance hosted by New Orleans Opera. Oropesa will be joined by the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra, mezzo-soprano Ashley Dixon, tenor Carlos Enrique Santelli and baritone Blake Denson. Joseph Colaneri conducts. Tickets start at $36 via mahaliajacksontheater.com.

Dana Ives Christmas Spectacular

New Orleans alternative rock band Dana Ives headline a mini music and arts fest on Saturday, Dec. 2, at The Rabbit Hole. Along with Dana Ives, the two stages of music includes Quarx, Midriff, The Quadroholics, Beach Angel, Zach Smallman, Lisbon Girls, Virtue Signal and Kidd Love. There also will be drag performances, clothing and jewelry vendors, food pop-up Confit Baby and tattoos by Tough Love Tattoos. Organizers are collecting non-opened, non-perishable food items for Culture Aid NOLA as well. Music starts at 4 p.m., and early bird tickets are $10 via rabbitholenola.com.

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