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CAIN is a reimagined ballet-opera that will premiere at the Marigny Opera House in September – Program One of Marigny Opera Ballet and Verismo Opera’s joint 2026/2027 Season. The music is a resurrection of the 1707 oratorio "Cain, overo il primo omicidio" by Alessandro Scarlatti – one of the most celebrated composers of the Baroque era. This virtually unknown baroque gem will take on new life as a fully staged ballet-opera, reworked and directed by Verismo Opera founder and Marigny Opera House newly-appointed Executive Artistic Director Bogdan Mynka.

CAIN will bring together some of New Orleans’ finest dancers, designers, musicians, singers, and storytellers, as well as select talent from around the world: a live chamber orchestra made up of LPO and Delachaise Ensemble players led by early music specialist and harpsichordist Paul Weber; professional dancers of the Marigny Opera Ballet with original choreography by MOB Resident Choreographer Amalia Najera, costume design by fashion designer and this year’s Gambit 40 Under 40 winner Magdalene Paris, scenic design by Bethany Lee, and lighting design by Marigny Opera House Technical Director Tammy Srinivas. The show runs 90 minutes with intermission and will feature subtitles in English.


The live orchestra will feature leading members of the LPO and Delachasie Ensemble: Kate Walter, Gabrielle Fischler, Elizabeth Cunha, Sixto Franco, Jake Fowler, Russell Thompson. The opera cast features Haley Whitney in her Marigny Opera House debut playing the role of Eva; Steve Valenzuela, also making his Marigny Opera House debut as Lucifero; Claire Shackleton – who recently starred as Joan in Verismo Opera’s production of Maid of Orleans – as Dio; and director-producer-performer Bogdan Mynka as Adamo. The dancers of the Marigny Opera Ballet are Nyna Moore, Claudio Caverni, Caleb Chesson, Emma Courish, Kayla Estipular, and Talia Sigismondi.


The Marigny Opera Ballet and Verismo Opera have commissioned local painter, muralist, and printer Gabriel Flores to create an original hand-drawn illustration for the poster. The purchase of a VIP ticket includes one limited-edition, signed and numbered 24”x18” silkscreen print on archival French paper.




CAIN
September 11,12,13, 16,18.
Doors: 7:30 pm; Show Start: 8:00 pm

*September 17 Matinee
Doors: 3:30 pm; Show Start: 4:00 pm

PLUS DJS O AKA KING COKNI & SHARK CITY BYRD MUGGER: Hardcore punk from Austin, Texas with members of Creepoid, The Well and Radioactivity. THE KING’S CANNONS: New Orleans Punks NUMB WAYS: New Orleans Hardcore GACKED: Bastard Sons of some Old Skool Punks

September 12th 10AM to 3PM Space Circus Monthly Art Market Kickoff market season with us! We are starting off strong with an awesome variety of artists, vintage vendors and creatives from your local nola community! Come by and see us for a lil pre pre gaming with some coffee, a pastry and some local art in hand.

The Schisms are an Austin, Texas 3-piece psych-goth band that sound like a cross between The Damned and Arctic Monkeys. Led by singer/songwriter/guitarist Carson Barker, The Schisms recently recorded an EP with Grammy award-winning producer Stuart Sikes (White Stripes, Cat Power, Lorreta Lynn), called “Tejas”. The album features 2 singles, “I Learn To Love” and “All The Good Things” with the former featuring a video made with local Austin film crew Three-Eyed Cat Collective. Their last album, Moon, was recorded by Sikes, received rave reviews across local and national media sites. Their video “Don’t Clip My Wings“ was premiered by The Austin Chronicle, and nominated for Best Video by the Austin Short Fest. This year The Schisms received the official City of Austin Live Music Fund which partially funded the album. The Schisms live show is like a bolt of lightning that gets the crowd moving.

KONTRAVOID Kontravoid’s masked mystique has remained for over a decade. Ever since the release of his self-titled LP in 2012, the Canadian-born, Los Angeles-based Cameron Findlay has perfected dark pop with his oeuvre that teeters between the EBM, electro and goth genres. – Andi Harriman ✨BUZZ KULL is the solo project of Sydney-based musician and producer Marc Dwyer. Since 2012, Buzz Kull has been blending elements of darkwave, EBM, and synth-pop into a sound that’s dark, dissonant, and danceable.

It’s been a long time since the purple sparkle floor has been graced by the great Beth Patterson and we are so glad to have her back. This will be her first time hosting open mic. Beth is one of the most gratuitously talented people we know; a multi-instrumentalist with a specialty in international disciplines (particularly in the Irish vain). She’s also a bit of a film star these days — if you saw Spinal Tap 2, that’s her in the celtic band that Nigel Tuffnel jams with. Beth has also made the Dr. Dimento playlist several times in her hilariously titled side gig, Bad Beth and Beyond. Do not pretend to know what Beth is going to do. Even Beth probably doesn’t know what Beth is going to do. But know one thing for sure: this is going to be a fun night. Beth will play a set at 6, followed by open mic at 7. Each participant will get up to 15 minutes of undiluted fame. All ages/no cover. All of the events at the Lighthouse are free of charge, but while you are here, please consider making a small purchase to help support the venue so that we may continue to bring you free quality programming. And thanks as always for supporting local businesses! “Old Arabi Lighthouse is a beacon of culture in St Bernard Parish” –Biz New Orleans “This is consistently one of the best free shows in town, y’all” –Hex Windham

Vision of Death Booking and Hispanic Satanic Productions 666 proudly Presents BESATT Satanic Black Metal from Poland since 1991 for the first time in New Orleans SARDONIC WITCHERY Old Fashioned Black Thrash Metal Cult from Portugal based in Usa WYTHERSAKE Symphonic Black Metal from Washington DC BESTIAL NECROPSY War Black Metal Gore from Mexico/Usa NOKTURNAL SORCERY (Nola) Black Metal

Synopsis From the flickering screens of Hollywood horror, to the haunted cane fields of colonial Haiti, Black Zombie unearths the buried origins of the zombie, reclaiming it as a symbol of survival and spiritual resistance. Director Maya Annik Bedward Stars Yves-Grégory FrancoisAnderson MojicaErol Josué

VACILLATOR: New Orleans heavy Psych n Roll THE PAUSE: The Pause emerged from the depths of the New Orleans Craigslist musicians wanted ads to bring you a hot, fast, and definitely-not-loud dance rock experience. Members August Dixon (bass, vocals), Brock Orrett (drums), Colin James (lead guitar, vocals), and Jordan Palka (rhythm guitar, vocals) combine vintage storytelling, Beatles reminiscent back-and-forth dynamics, and raw rock & roll tone to create a unique headbanging experience. MALEVITUS: Art Rock/post punk from New Orleans <Tiana Hux -Vocals,percussion <Marcus Bronson-Bass,vocals <Rob Cambre-Guitar,effects <Jay Steigner-Drums

A Night of Sexy Disco & Sultry Drum N Bass Experience the circus of resonance and distortion Ft. @djkrewe @scottfryoux @justintc__ @vanta_vega @derrajj @tiger_ollies ON BOTH FLOORS!! NO COVER!!

From the 1980s on, cartoonist and writer Bunny Matthews captured the weird and wacky minutiae of New Orleans life through his signature characters, Vic and Nat’ly. With the opening and launch of HNOC’s newest exhibition and book, Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions, we’re hosting Bunny Day at HNOC, a daylong celebration of the artist’s life and work.

Free and open to the public, the day’s events will include an author talk and book signing, a lecture on the iconic “Yat” accent, and a Vic and Nat’ly costume contest, along with plenty of lagniappe. The day will conclude with a members-only opening reception featuring entertainment by Quintron. Whether you had a Vic and Nat’ly calendar back in the day or you’re new to Bunny’s irreverent world, you’re welcome at Bunny Day!

The day’s sessions will take place at the Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street. The Vic and Nat’ly costume party and members-only reception will take place at HNOC’s museum at 520 Royal Street.

All are events free and open to the public except for the members-only reception.

RAVE is back! The line up upstairs (DnB & Dubz) @m3owm1xofficial @dssc8r @tunebug.mp3 @natureflower1 The line up Downstairs: (Techno) @jupiter_chann @otto808 @hum_bruh @spac3disco

Old Arabi Lighthouse is excited to announce the return of Joshua the Bock to the purple sparkle floor. Joshua's talent is supernatural, his singing and playing as nuanced as it is fluid and infectious. Joshua writes songs of heartache and the universal difficulties of relationships, but always with a sense of humor. He's also one of the most engaging performers we've seen, his between song banter always funny and charming. In these difficult times, it's a good idea to surrender your soul to the music every now and then, just to stay sane. Let Joshua the Bock doctor your poor battered soul back into the world of the living.

Joshua will play a set at 6, followed by open mic at 7. Each participant will get up to 15 minutes of undiluted fame.

All ages/no cover.

All of the events at the Lighthouse are free of charge, but while you are here, please consider making a small purchase to help support the venue so that we may continue to bring you free quality programming. And thanks as always for supporting local businesses!

"Old Arabi Lighthouse is a beacon of culture in St Bernard Parish" –Biz New Orleans

“This is consistently one of the best free shows in town, y’all” –Hex Windham

Bob Log III is a one man band slide guitar party. A perverse product of the Arizona desert, Bob Log III has been diligently travelling the globe since 1996, showcasing his incomparable talents and developing a devoted following along the way. A whirlwind of dexterous limbs and digits, this super star sonic showman has to be seen to be believed. Clad in his cannonball man, extra tight jumpsuit and signature motorcycle helmet with telephone/microphone attached, Bob Log III unfailingly sweats up a river while kicking on a kick drum, stomping his homemade foot cymbal and playing slide on an old archtop guitar. His endless pursuit for musical mayhem and a downright party has seen his unique talents utilized for children’s birthday parties, obscure beer barns, mammoth music festivals and everything in between. Yet, beyond these mesmerizing visuals, lies the true reason for Bob Log’s international cult status and superhero adoration. It is quite simply the guitar playing – finger picked lightning, sliding up and down, stopping when it wants to, then starting again when it feels like it, all in a way that makes people move uncontrollably, smile and reel.

SPICKLE: New Orleans Instrumentalists Paul Kenny Gregg Bret celebrating 28 years making noise! HOSTILE APOSTLE: Instrumental metal / stoner rock band from Metairie, Louisiana.

VIDEO AGE: Video Age make breezy and timeless songs that are so ineffable, they can only be the result of a decades-long friendship and songwriting partnership. Across four albums, Ross Farbe and Ray Micarelli have gleefully worn their influences on their sleeve, writing inviting tunes that reference sounds ranging from disco to pop and indie rock. On their latest LP, Away From The Castle, the New Orleans duo have strayed from nostalgia and instead have honed their own unique musicality, making songs that sound like themselves with a taste of inspiration from classic singer-songwriters of the 60s and 70s. The album is a testament to the possibilities that come from getting out of your comfort zone, the freedom of writing vulnerably and unselfconsciously, and the joys of getting to work with your closest companions. RUI GABRIEL’S journey to become one of indie rock’s most vibrant and perceptive voices is certainly unconventional. Born in Venezuela and raised in Nicaragua, the now-Indiana-based songwriter spent his 20s in New Orleans and playing in beloved bands like Lawn, where he’s a co-songwriter and co-lead singer with Mac Folger. While that band finds the sweet spot between sing-a-long power pop and bracing post-punk, Gabriel’s solo debut Compassion uses a lighter palate that combines ethereal pop with ’80s synth textures, and slacker-rock charm. The LP is a testament to growing up and Gabriel’s disarming lyrical sensibility.

Local Rock Legends COMMUNITY headline this NOLAxNOLA26 Presentation! Like so many bands of the time, especially locally, Community seemed to detest the catchall emo moniker. Despite their protestations, its hard not to make comparisons to some of the late 90s and early 2000s giants: the twinkling, sometimes frenetic jamminess of Braid, the melancholic guitar hooks of Sunny Day Real Estate, the lyrical catchiness of early Get Up Kids or Tuesday. Additionally, they seemed to share a bit of DNA with the post-emo indie bands of the day: the rock sensibilities of Burning Airlines or Jets to Brazil and even some vocal harmonies hinting at a touch of Pinback. And yet the end result seemed totally fresh. The band had a clear understanding of how to play their instruments and really dial in their live sound, a deep and skillful musicianship that made them stick out locally and stand head and shoulders with any professional touring act. (Bryan Funck https://antigravitymagazine.com/reviews/reviews-74/)

Our press release: Join Third Lantern Lit for a night of literature and revelry at their fourth annual fundraising benefit. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and decadent hors d’oeuvres. Listen to the heavenly readings of original works by local authors TQ Sims, Chris Clarkson, Desiree S. Evans, Carolina Murriel, and Karisma Price. Shoot for the moon and spend some time with tarot reader, August Esper. Third Lantern Lit is a non-profit that lowers the barrier to entry into the writing and publishing industry for artists in the Greater New Orleans Area. The annual fundraiser helps us expand our programming each year while keeping all events completely free and open to the public. Thanks to last year’s fundraiser, TLL is now able to offer a stipend to our workshop runners and while allowing us to continue growing the Page to Stage program at both Big Couch and The New Marigny Theater. Thanks to the generous support of local authors, organizations, and businesses, TLL served over 1,400 unique attendees at 70 FREE events in 2025. And, 2026 is already shaping up to be better. Food and drinks, door prizes, mingling, tarot reading, readings from local authors, and magic in the moonlight await you at the annual celebration of our growing literary community. Dress as if you belong among the stars for our Lunar Ball. Get cosmic. Be colossal. Embrace the otherworldly. We welcome whatever dress inspires you to be your most celestial self. Date: Sunday, September 27, 2026 Time: 5:00 – 10:00 PM Location: New Marigny Theatre, Corner of Marais and Mandeville, 2301 Marais St, New Orleans, LA 70117 Ticket prices before September 27: General Admission $25 Gold Level (includes two drink tickets and ten door prize tickets) $50 Platinum Level (includes four drink tickets and fifteen door prize tickets) $75 At the Door: General Admission $30 Gold Level $55 Platinum Level $80 You may purchase tickets at: https://thirdlanternlit.ludus.com/show_page.php?show_id=200538007 For the most up-to-date information, please visit: https://thirdlanternlit.org/ Third Lantern Lit is a non-profit that lowers the barrier to entry into the writing and publishing industry for artists in the Greater New Orleans Area. The organization provides free community gatherings, workshops, retreats, and educational events. Their events are geared towards writers at every step of their journey, from beginners to seasoned professionals. They support and fortify our local literary community through free and low-cost peer-to-peer learning.

The Lighthouse is very happy to announce the return of one of our favorite local songwriters, Kevin Comarda. Kevin has been a mainstay of the New Orleans indie rock scene since the 2000s when he played bass in the legendary West Bank outfit known as Community. In more recent times, he fronts his own band, The Self-Help Tapes, which local label Strange Daisy has thus far released 2 LPs. Kevin's newer sound is dreampop but with a grounding in folk style pop songwriting. The songs are beautiful, and reflect Kevin's observations about life and love in the downtrodden modern era. Listening Kevin sing his songs just feels good. We're looking forward to his return, and we hope you will join us.

Kevin will play a set at 6, followed by open mic at 7. Each participant will get up to 15 minutes of undiluted fame.

All ages/no cover.

All of the events at the Lighthouse are free of charge, but while you are here, please consider making a small purchase to help support the venue so that we may continue to bring you free quality programming. And thanks as always for supporting local businesses!

"Old Arabi Lighthouse is a beacon of culture in St Bernard Parish" –Biz New Orleans

“This is consistently one of the best free shows in town, y’all” –Hex Windham

BADZY: we aint no sweetie pies GREMLIN: col. gremlin n the stinkers. cincinnati/kentucky JAY SKAGGS: Jay Skaggs is an alt country singer out of central KY, with influences ranging from traditional music to grunge music. Jay has been described as “a highly caffeinated John Prine” (American Songcatcher) and also drawn comparisons from Jim Croce to Colter Wall. (https://nelsonvillefest.org/artist/jay-skaggs/) GACKED: Bastard Sons of some Old Skool Punks

THE NOCTAMBULANT: Being steeped in the traditions of Blues, Rockabilly, Goth rock and American Country, The Noctambulant has found their niche in the Southern Gothic motif that they were raised around, while keeping their signature Black Metal sound. FORMULUS: Born of the ancient fires. Formulus are here to bring you the ultimate death metal formula. Handed down from aeons past and finally ready to be unleashed upon the masses, we are here to deliver you unto death. – Behold-

Occupational Hazard by Unsane returns in a newly remastered edition reviving a pivotal moment in the bands history where abrasive, heavy sound collided with elements of punk, metal, and industrial music. Originally released in January 1998 through Relapse Records, the albums reissue arrived on Friday, February 4, 2026 via the bands own imprint label Lamb Unlimited, revisiting a defining chapter in the groups evolution. Catch UNSANE on this tour as they focus on OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD and even earlier material!

Parcels are known for their spellbinding live show, hailed as “one of the most engaging and ecstatic around” by Consequence. The tour is an extension of last year’s run of North American Arena tour in support of the band’s critically acclaimed album LOVED. The tour follows standout appearances at major festivals last year, including a Glastonbury set praised by Billboard as “one of the stage’s biggest, and grooviest, crowds of the whole weekend,” and “impressive” and “magnificent” by The Independent, plus a successful European tour that featured their first UK arena show, which earned a 4-star review from The Times.

From Executive Producer Errol Morris, 67 BOMBS TO ENID is an intimate, character-driven documentary about survivors of nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands who relocated to rural America. The film presents intimate access to characters with first-hand accounts of bomb blasts and their descendants who speak to the generational impact these perverse weapons of war have had on humans. Featuring filmmakers in-person!

Fright Night Part 2 Awakened from the vault and fully restored from original film negative Q & A with Julie Carmen Following the Film After three years of therapy Charley Brewster, now a college student, is convinced that Jerry Dandridge was a serial killer posing as a vampire. But when Regine, a mysterious actress and her entourage move into Peter Vincent’s apartment block, the nightmare starts again – and this time it’s personal!

Join the original “Brad Majors” — Barry Bostwick — for a screening of the movie in a new 4K restoration with a live shadow cast and audience participation. Plus, enjoy a memorabilia display featuring artifacts and an actual costume from the movie, a costume contest, and more. This show will feature a performance by the shadowcast: Light in the Darkness.

*Get exclusive tickets to the V.I.P. meet & greet to meet Barry Bostwick himself, take a personal photo, and get an autograph

This year marks 3 decades of DJ MANGE DJing. As a celebration, Strange Creatures/Resurrection booked the mighty Deathcharge on Devils Night, October 30th, at Santos in New Orleans! With Come To Ruin opening and DJ sets by EveHill and Mange. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see one of the best bands in the deathrock scene, Straight out of Portland, OR!! DEATHCHARGE: Formed: 1997 RIP: ??? Portland, OR Living in a river of darkness beneath the neon lights. Charge til death. COME TO RUIN: From New Orleans. Mournful death rock straight from the void.

The 2026 Food Forum invites food lovers to explore the rich history and cultural significance of gumbo through a full day of conversation, storytelling, and expert insight. Headlined by renowned food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris, this year’s forum will examine the dish’s origins, regional variations, and deep community connections through engaging panel discussions and interactive sessions. From heirloom rice and Gulf seafood to cast-iron pots and treasured family recipes, this forum celebrates gumbo as a living expression of Louisiana’s culinary heritage. The day will conclude with a festive Food Fête, where guests can continue the conversation while tasting a variety of gumbos inspired by the traditions explored during the forum. The Food Forum will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at HNOC’s Williams Research Center at 410 Chartres Street. The Food Fête tasting will take place at 520 Royal Street from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Vision of Death Booking & Hispanic Satanic Productions 666 Proudly Presents COMMANDER AGARES Black Metal from Finland for the first time in Usa Special Guests UTUK XUL from Colombia Black Metal Cult since 1997 AVERNAL MOON Black Death Metal from Colombia SERPENTSHRINE Raw Black Metal from North Carolina Local support TBA WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 18TH 2026 Live at HOLY DIVER NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA

An artist whose work exists between timeless musicianship and experimentation, FKJ has built a singular musical world that blurs the worlds of jazz, soul, classical, hip-hop, funk, rock and electronic influences. As a result, his music continues to connect with a global audience drawn to both its technical intricacy and intimate atmosphere.