Free music lovers flock to Tipitina’s on Friday in New Orleans (Aug. 8). Find more local happenings at NOLA.com/events. Check out my top 10 things to do in New Orleans this weekend (Aug. 8-10).

• Tipitina’s Foundation Free Friday concert series features Raw Oyster Cult, plus Darcy Malone and the Tangle.

• Rotary Downs plays d.b.a., with Terry McDermott and the Bonfires.

• The Pinettes Brass Band perform at Maison.

• The New Orleans Saints take on the Saint Louis Rams in the first pre-season game. My House NOLA hosts a food truck round-up at Finn McCool’s.

• The National World War II Museum hosts the Heat of Battle wargaming convention through Sunday.

• Friday Nights at NOMA features art activities, music by Erin Demastes, and a screening of “Maria Candelaria.”

• The Lakefront Lighthouse Stroll benefits the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation, with pre-race entertainment by the 610 Stompers, plus post-race refreshments, children’s activities, and entertainment by The Prescriptions.

• NORDC hosts a Back-to-School Teen Dance.

• Music at the Mint presents Jim McCormick.

• “‘The Fourth Circle’ turns creation of art into art itself at Mid-City Theatre,” according to theater critic Theodore P. Mahne.

• “Bug” continues at the AllWays Theatre.

• Cutting Edge Theater presents “Crimes of the Heart.”

• Wes “Warmdaddy” Anderson turns in two shows at Snug Harbor.

• WTUL presents Miniature Tigers, with the Griswolds, plus King Rey, at One Eyed Jacks.

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Cate Root updates the calendar and writes about things to do in New Orleans. Follow her on Twitter @cateroot.