Where Y’at this Weekend: Zero Latency, Jean Lafitte Seafood Fest, Rivershack Tavern’s, Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Fest

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The grand opening of an exhilarating virtual reality venue, a run/walk along the levee in Jefferson, and a festival devoted to Louisiana’s Cajun and zydeco music are on the books for this last weekend of May! Here are Where Y’at’s picks:

• First, for video game lovers: On Friday, May 30, a ribbon-cutting will be held at Zero Latency in the CBD. You won’t want to miss this one-of-a-kind gameplay experience: immerse yourself in the world’s best virtual reality and encounter untethered, free-roam fun with no cables.
• Next, enjoy Louisiana seafood, swamp tours, kayaking, and more: all in one place. The Jean Lafitte Seafood Fest
  is the place for the full Louisiana experience in one weekend, May 30 – June 1, featuring music by Waylon Thibodaux and others, delicious local seafood, and more.
• Friday evening, May 30, get in some exercise along the levee at the Rivershack Tavern’s River Run/Walk. Stay for the after-party featuring great food, cold drinks, and live music from Tank & Bill. For those over-21, there’s even a Beer Mile where participants must drink a beer every quarter mile.
• Finally, celebrate the rich sounds of Southwestern Louisiana at the free Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Fest, May 31 – June 1,at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center. Enjoy the sounds of Dwayne Dopsi, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr., and others. There’ll also be great food and drinks available for purchase.

Log on to WhereYat.com today to vote in Where Y’at’s Best of the Big Easy contest. Share your thoughts for the best that New Orleans has to offer in shopping, dining, nightlife, and more. Voting ends June 15th, and results will be announced in the July issue of Where Y’at Magazine and on WhereYat.com.

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