If your Saturday night plans are still up in the air, Pelican to Mars has you covered. Tonight, the Mid City favorite is hosting a vibrant, family-friendly event bringing together Asian cuisine, local artisans, live entertainment, and plenty of reasons to stick around — starting at 5 PM.

From the moment things kick off, Pelican to Mars transforms into a community gathering space where food, music, and culture take center stage. Expect the taproom buzzing, vendors set up, kids running around, and the smell of incredible food everywhere you turn.

Asian Cuisine Lineup (Starting at 5 PM)

Come hungry — this lineup is stacked:

• Bowl on the Geaux
• Oni225
• It’s So Lao
• Em’s Bakery
• K-BBQ Boy
• Pop’n Rouge
• Besteas
• Boba Partea
• Midcity Bakery

Savory bowls, sweet treats, boba, baked goods — there’s something for everyone.

Local Artisans

Shop handmade goods from talented local creators:

• Myhookstore
• Pokeclaw
• Pancake Sunfish
• The Creative Knot
• Earigami
• Amalgamations

Perfect for browsing with a beer in hand.

Entertainment Schedule

The night builds as it goes:

• Karaoke from Barfly Entertainment kicks off at 7 PM
• Southern Lotus Lion Dance Association performs at 8 PM
• Karaoke continues after the lion dancers until 10 PM

The lion dance performance is high-energy, colorful, and a can’t-miss moment of the night.

Good to Know

• Family-friendly
• Come early, stay late, and don’t skip the vendors

Pelican to Mars continues to show why it’s one of Mid City’s go-to gathering spots. This Saturday is all about good food, local art, community, and celebrating culture together.

See you tonight