Where Y’at this weekend: Restaurant Week, Tulane University, Parade of Homes, Tipitina’s

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Entertaining musical theater, deals on fine dining and rockin’ out for a good cause are all part of the exciting events on the New Orleans calendar. Here are Where Y’at’s weekend picks!:

• First, various restaurants are participating through Sunday in Restaurant Week New Orleans , with multi-course dining deals for lunch, dinner, or brunch. Restaurant August in the Warehouse District will be featuring a specially-priced dinner with pan-seared striped bass and more.
• Next, Tulane University’s Summer Lyric Theatre presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. This murderous musical contains a twisted story of love and revenge that will keep you on the edge of your seat…making this production of Sweeney Todd a must-see.
• In the market for a new home or renovation? The Home Builders Association of Greater New Orleans hosts the Parade of Homes , both this weekend and next, offering the latest trends in construction and interior design. Online 3D virtual tours will be also available.
• Finally, ready to rock out for a good cause? The Alliance for Affordable Energy is teaming up with Tipitina’s to host a benefit show on Saturday night in support of affordable energy systems for all Louisianians…featuring Leo Nocentelli, Papa Mali, and others. Doors open at 6 p.m.; showtime is 7 p.m.

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