Eat, drink and be merry at North Gate Fest

The fourth-annual North Gate Fest will bustle this Friday with food from nearby vendors, door prizes, Budweiser beer and the new Chimes Street Arts Market. The “Everybody is a VIP” party kicks off at 6 p.m. with a fun run and music by the John Madere Trio at 6 p.m., the Bench Bar Boogie Band at 7 p.m. and Barisal Guns at 9 p.m. Free parking available at the Tiger Manor Condos off State Street. Details at northgatesoflsu.com.