The 2023 Groove Gala happens Friday, September 1 at Tableau Restaurant and Le Petit Theatre in the French Quarter.

There'll be amazing food and a music lineup that includes Irma Thomas, Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, Doreen Ketchens, Treme Brass Band, John Papa Gros, Haruka Kikuchi, and Soul Power Live with Soul Sister.

It's most definitely not your average gala: leave your tuxes and gowns at home and come in your favorite festival attire!