New Orleans events this week: Paramore, Liturgy, Light Up the Lake, Soul Sister’s Hustle and more coming up July 3-9

Looking for more to do this week? Check out the latest on Gambit’s calendar at calendar.gambitweekly.com.

Go 4th on the River

Fourth of July fireworks will fill the sky over the Mississippi River, and there will be patriotic music broadcast on WWL 870 AM, Magic 101.9 FM and wwl.com. The fireworks display also will be livestreamed on wwl.com and WWL Radio’s Facebook page. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 4. For information, visit go4thontheriver.com.

Liturgy

Musically, Liturgy expands the boundaries of black metal through the incorporation of experimentation, progressive rock, sampling and intelligent dance music. But it serves a higher purpose: The songwriting and the music itself is a sacred ritual. Bandleader Haela Hunt-Hendrix is a philosopher and views music as vehicle for ascension — she first outlined her beliefs in the text “Transcendental Black Metal: A Vision of Apocalyptic Humanism.” The band’s latest record is “93696” (a numerological representation of heaven). Liturgy plays Gasa Gasa at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 5, with Big | Brave, Thou and Guts Club. Tickets are $17 via ticketweb.com.

Paramore

It could be easy to remember Paramore just as the pop-punk Warped Tour darlings of the mid-2000s, but the band has caught a second wave in the last 10 years by shedding expectations. Their 2017 album, “After Laughter,” leaned into shimmery ’80s pop to great success, and the band released the post-punk “This Is Why,” earlier this year to critical acclaim. Plus, Gen Z has started catching on to the band’s early hits. Paramore plays with Foals and The Linda Lindas at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the Smoothie King Center. Tickets are $47 via smoothiekingcenter.com.

Light Up the Lake

Rockin’ Dopsie performs at the Independence Day celebration on the Mandeville Lakefront. There are fireworks over the lake, food trucks, games including sack races, a kids’ tent, face painting and more. From 6-9 p.m. Monday, July 3. Visit experiencemandeville.org for details.

Chest Fever

Members of San Diego’s Mrs. Henry and others formed Chest Fever to interpret songs by The Band, including classics like “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down” and “Across the Great Divide.” But they play a range of the group’s hits, from “The Basement Tapes” through “The Last Waltz.” Chest Fever releases a live album this week. At 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, at The Howlin’ Wolf. Tickets $20 via thehowlinwolf.com, or $25 at the door. 

Kyndra Joi & Soul Theory

New Orleans-based singer-songwriter Kyndra Joi and her band Soul Theory mix up a groove-worthy blend of funk, soul and rhythm and blues. They play the Three Keys at the Ace Hotel at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6. Admission is free. Find more about Joi at kyndrajoi.com.

The show will feature Bert Kreischer, Tiffany Haddish, Mark Normand, Big Jay Oakerson, Chad Daniels, Ralph Barbosa and Rosebud Baker.

Barbie vs. Bratz

Barbie might be on everyone’s minds right now because of the upcoming movie, but the doll debate rages on: Barbie or Bratz. DJ duo Dr. Romance will be joined by Legatron Prime and Nile Ashton for a vibrant pink rave at The Rabbit Hole at 10:30 p.m. Friday, July 7. Tickets are $20 via rabbitholenola.com.

Don Toliver

Houston-born rapper Don Toliver in February released “Love Sick,” his third studio album in as many years. He’s now on tour and plays The Fillmore at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6. Tickets are $49.50 via livenation.com.

The Soul Rebels

The Soul Rebels are out on an extensive tour this summer, with dates across the East Coast, Midwest and West Coast. While on tour, they’ll have shows with legendary emcees Rakim and Talib Kweli and they take up a short residency at the Blue Note in New York. But amid it all, you can catch them back home at 10 p.m. Friday, July 7, at d.b.a. Tickets are $25 in advance via dbaneworleans.com and $30 at the door.

Tony Hall and Friends

Bassist Tony Hall co-founded Dumpstaphunk and has supported an array of local musicians including the Neville Brothers, Dr. John and many more. He leads his own band at this Free Fridays show at Tipitina’s. Deltaphonic opens at 9 p.m. Friday, July 7. For information, visit tipitinas.com.

Hustle

Queen of the Rare Groove DJ Soul Sister hosts a dance party at the Hi-Ho Lounge, which are monthly events through summer. From 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, July 8. Admission $10. Visit djsoulsister.com for details.

Brad Williams

Comedian Brad Williams was born with achondroplasia, but it was Carlos Mencia making jokes about dwarfism that helped get him onstage. He’s since become a stand-up comic and actor. He performs stand-up at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 8, at Jefferson Performing Arts Center. Find tickets via jeffersonpac.com.

‘Absinthe Frappe’ Talk

In her book “The Absinthe Frappe,” New Orleans writer Marielle Songy explored the history and allure of absinthe and the invention of the titular cocktail. She will give a lecture on the spirit at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at BK House & Gardens. Jade Liqueurs also will offer a tasting of its Nouvelle-Orleans Absinthe Superieure. Tickets are $5 for museum members and $10 general admission via bkhouse.org.

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