On the Road: Randy Newman in New Orleans

Friday, catch Oscar-winning musician Randy Newman as he performs with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the Mahalia Jackson Theatre. One of the most stylistically diverse singer-songwriters in the world, Newman is known both for his prolific solo career and movie soundtracks from Toy Story to Pleasantville. His live performances are rare, so don’t miss this one! Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $27 to $92 at ticketmaster.com.