AT&T Dream in Black Returns to Essence Festival of Culture

New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 900 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70130, Louisuina

Known for celebrating both the culture and the creators who shape it, AT&T Dream in Black is returning to Essence Festival of Culture™ to cultivate an inclusive and immersive experience that celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hip through fashion, music, and inspiration. Come stop by and check out the immersive experiences and discussions taking place throughout …

Crescent City Coin Club – Coin Show (New Orleans Aera)

The Columbus Room 3310 Florida Ave, Kenner

Crescent City Coin Club - Coin Show (New Orleans Aera)   Coin Show Friday June 30th, 10:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday July 1st, 9:00AM – 4:00PM, at The Columbus Room, 3310 Florida Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. The Crescent City Coin Club, Coin Show is free and open to the public to attend. The Show will feature buying, …

Free

Big Gay Dance Party: PRIDE Edition

The Domino 3044 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans LA

the team who helped you usher in your villain era at NEW QUEER'S EVE @ THE DOMINO are comin' together again to help you close out pride month with a bang!  join us friday, june 30 between 10pm and 2am (…or later?!) for a sweaty night of drinking, dancing, and being unapologetically gaaaayyyyyyy! - live …

$5 – $10

Crescent City Coin Club – Coin Show (New Orleans Aera)

The Columbus Room 3310 Florida Ave, Kenner

Crescent City Coin Club - Coin Show (New Orleans Aera)   Coin Show Friday June 30th, 10:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday July 1st, 9:00AM – 4:00PM, at The Columbus Room, 3310 Florida Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. The Crescent City Coin Club, Coin Show is free and open to the public to attend. The Show will feature buying, …

Free

COMPÈRE LAPIN TO HOST CARIBBEAN DINING CLUB SATURDAY, JULY 1

compere lapin 535 Tchoupitoulas, New Orleans

James Beard Best Chef South Nina Compton, Chef/Owner of award-winning restaurant Compère Lapin, is joining forces with her sister Fiona Compton, a celebrated Caribbean historian and founder of Know Your Caribbean, for a one-day-only four-course luncheon discussing the history of the Caribbean during Essence Fest.  Combining the art of storytelling and St.Lucian/New Orleans cuisine, the …

$75

Urban South Brewery Tours

Urban South Brewery 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans

Urban South Brewery holds brewery tours every Saturday afternoon for all beer lovers to enjoy. This is a great way to get a behind the scenes look at how the South’s favorite beers come to life. Tickets cost $12 and include a 16 oz pour. Tours occur hourly at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

$12

Gianmarco Soresi Comedy Night

Howlin' Wolf 907 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA, United States

He's told jokes on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central, Netflix's Bonding, Don't Tell, The Real Housewives of New York for some reason, and he was a JFL New Face in 2022. He's acted in Billy Crystal's Here Today, Hustlers, The Last OG, and in his theater days shared the stage with …

$20
Event Series The Nayo Jones Experience

The Nayo Jones Experience

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Nayo Jones debuted at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2012 where she has appeared annually since then. Ms. Jones has opened for such greats as Chris Botti, Otis & the Temptations, The Whispers & Lakeside. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones currently tours alongside New Orleans’ iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit …

$25
Event Series The Nayo Jones Experience

The Nayo Jones Experience

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Nayo Jones debuted at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2012 where she has appeared annually since then. Ms. Jones has opened for such greats as Chris Botti, Otis & the Temptations, The Whispers & Lakeside. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones currently tours alongside New Orleans’ iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit …

$25

ESSENCE FESTIVAL: ACE OF SPADE BLACK & WHITE AFFAIR

House of Blues New Orleans 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Essence Fest 2023, we’re taking over the French Quarter! Tickets go to: Ticketmaster or Live Nation Join us at the legendary House of Blues for the highly-anticipated Ace of Spade Black & White Affair. Vibes will be provided by an all-star DJ lineup featuring DJ Poppa (New Orleans), DJ Sean Mac (Chicago), and DJ Raj Smoove (New Orleans). This party is strictly …

$30

Backstage at “A Streetcar Named Desire”

The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States

April 5–July 3, 2022 Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Seventy-five years ago this year, Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire premiered on Broadway. The first performance received a seven-minute standing ovation, and the play has virtually never disappeared from the stage since. Williams's themes of societal upheaval, dislocation, …

Free

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites.   7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? [email protected] www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

The Opulence Hour

The Maison 508 Frenchmen St, New Orleans

New Orleans' top entertainers are putting on our Sunday best for this new over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. Catch The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 8p. Every week there is a different show filled with decadent …

$20

Live Entertainment at The Fountain Lounge

The Fountain Lounge at The Roosevelt Hotel 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, United States

  The Fountain Lounge brings a touch of modern sophistication to the timeless class of the hotel. Enjoy live entertainment Thursday and Saturday evenings from 6pm-10pm and Monday evenings from 5pm to 9pm, while enjoying innovative cocktails and inspired small plates surrounded by rich furnishings and elegant décor. APRIL 2023-  SATURDAY, APR.1st                 LESLIE MARTIN …

Bear With Me Comedy Open Mic

12 mile limit 500 S. Telemachus Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

New Orleans most basement-esque stand-up comedy open-mic, every Monday with an 7:30 pm sign up and a 8:00 pm show time. Win a free drink by writing the best joke from our Fishbowl Topics. Co-hosted by Lauren Malara and Amanda G. Questions? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @bearwithmemic

Free
Event Series Funkin’ It Up with Big Sam

Funkin’ It Up with Big Sam

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Reserve your seats now for an intimate night of live NOLA funk at the Jazz Playhouse , located in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, featuring a friend of The Jazz Playhouse, SAM WILLIAMS. Purchased tickets ensure a shared table for the number of guests per order. Each table will include: Live music …

$25
Event Series Brass-A-Holics

Brass-A-Holics

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Since 2010, the Brass-A-Holics have been taking their unique sound around the world. Steeped in the deep musical culture of New Orleans, the band brings a heavy dose of go-go funk to the New Orleans brass sound. In a blending of musical cultures stemming from cities separated by more than a thousand miles, a Brass-a-Holics …

$25

Bastion Wellness Day

Bastion Community of Resilience 1901 Mirabeau Avenue, New Orleans, LA, United States

Bastion will be hosting a Wellness Day on Friday, July 7 from 9am to 3:30pm, featuring wellness-focused resources and activities like: acupuncture, reiki, sound bath, massage therapy, meditation, yoga, tai chi, a drum circle, wellness vendors, a nutritionist/herbalist & more! This free event is open to the entire New Orleans community, and we would especially like to welcome our Gentilly neighbors and …

Free

SPEAK NOW (TAYLOR’S VERSION) Listening Pool Party

Rising Sun at Margaret Place Hotel 1133 Margaret Place, New Orleans

Your hub for all things Taylor in New Orleans, Raising Hell Events presents: SPEAK NOW (TAYLOR'S VERSION) Listening Pool Party Friday, July 7th | 6 - 9:30 pm Mix and mingle with your fellow Swifties and lounge in the courtyard pool as we ring in Speak Now (Taylor's Version) with a collective listen-through! NO COVER! …

Free

Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom, feat. Romy Kaye

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960's Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Trixie Minx is the preeminent burlesque beauty, delighting audiences throughout the U.S., Europe …

$25

Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom, feat. Romy Kaye

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960's Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Trixie Minx is the preeminent burlesque beauty, delighting audiences throughout the U.S., Europe …

$25

Democracy Community Day

The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States

Visitors of all ages are invited to a special Community Day celebrating two new exhibitions centered on democracy, citizenship, and the right to vote! “Yet She Is Advancing”: New Orleans Women and the Right to Vote, 1878–1970 tells the decades-long story of the New Orleans women who for nearly 100 years persisted in their struggle to obtain …

Free

OWheelies Totally Awesome Summer Expo

Lions Club Of Mandeville 720 Lafitte St., Mandeville, LA, United States

OWheelies Bicycle Co. is hosting a summer expo at the Lions Club in Mandeville. There will be a bicycle show, cornhole tournament, raffle contests, games and events. Local vendors will be found inside and local food trucks will be outside. Stop by and shop, have fun and support your community. Adult bike ride to follow …

Free

Urban South Brewery Tours

Urban South Brewery 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans

Urban South Brewery holds brewery tours every Saturday afternoon for all beer lovers to enjoy. This is a great way to get a behind the scenes look at how the South’s favorite beers come to life. Tickets cost $12 and include a 16 oz pour. Tours occur hourly at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

$12

Taylor Swift ERAS-Themed Glitter Party @ Glitter Box!

Glitter Box N.O. 1109 Royal Street, New Orleans LA, LA, United States

Don't miss the launch of Eras-themed cosmetic glitter by Raising Hell Events and the fabulous PIXIE DUST BIODEGRADABLE GLITTER! Stop by Glitter Box for Taylor tunes, glitter application and sales, and in-store shopping from this amazing boutique! 15% off Glitter Box purchases with any Pixie Dust purchase! The newly launched 'Speak Now' Mix will be …

FREE
Event Series The Nayo Jones Experience

The Nayo Jones Experience

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Nayo Jones debuted at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2012 where she has appeared annually since then. Ms. Jones has opened for such greats as Chris Botti, Otis & the Temptations, The Whispers & Lakeside. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones currently tours alongside New Orleans’ iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit …

$25
Event Series The Nayo Jones Experience

The Nayo Jones Experience

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Nayo Jones debuted at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2012 where she has appeared annually since then. Ms. Jones has opened for such greats as Chris Botti, Otis & the Temptations, The Whispers & Lakeside. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones currently tours alongside New Orleans’ iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit …

$25

Backstage at “A Streetcar Named Desire”

The Historic New Orleans Collections 533 Royal Street, New Orleans, United States

April 5–July 3, 2022 Tuesday – Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Seventy-five years ago this year, Tennessee Williams's A Streetcar Named Desire premiered on Broadway. The first performance received a seven-minute standing ovation, and the play has virtually never disappeared from the stage since. Williams's themes of societal upheaval, dislocation, …

Free

THNOC Chess Club-July

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Members learn about the rich history of chess in New Orleans from the 19th century to the present day. Who can join? Anyone with basic knowledge of the rules of chess and chess notation can join the club. This is a club for all ages!   Who leads the club? THNOC Chess Club is youth-led. …

Free

Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet Party @ NOLA Craft Culture!

NOLA Craft Culture 127 S. Solomon St., New Orleans LA, LA, United States

Join us for a happy hour crafting party where you can make your own bracelets, trade with others, listen to all your favorite hits and deep cuts, and celebrate the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version)! Get ready to have the most coveted friendship bracelets around! NOLA Craft Culture's high-end beads and supplies are sure …

$45

Dream House Burlesque Club

Dream House Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans

Audacious NOLA & Dream House Lounge presents: Dream House Burlesque Club Enjoy award winning burlesque entertainment in the lush Dream House Lounge with dazzling showgirls, luminous conscious cocktails, full proof creations and occasional small bites.   7pm doors, 7:30pm show Limited capacity, reservations required. Tipping highly encouraged. Beverage packages available. Questions? [email protected] www.audaciousnola.com No Refunds. …

$25 – $35

The Opulence Hour

The Maison 508 Frenchmen St, New Orleans

New Orleans' top entertainers are putting on our Sunday best for this new over-the-top burlesque and variety show that promises looks to kill and acts to die for. Catch The Society of Sin Burlesque & Variety every Sunday at The Maison on Frenchman at 8p. Every week there is a different show filled with decadent …

$20

Live Entertainment at The Fountain Lounge

The Fountain Lounge at The Roosevelt Hotel 130 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans, LA, United States

  The Fountain Lounge brings a touch of modern sophistication to the timeless class of the hotel. Enjoy live entertainment Thursday and Saturday evenings from 6pm-10pm and Monday evenings from 5pm to 9pm, while enjoying innovative cocktails and inspired small plates surrounded by rich furnishings and elegant décor. APRIL 2023-  SATURDAY, APR.1st                 LESLIE MARTIN …

Taylor Takeover: Beginner Skate Class @ N.O. Skate School!

Crescent Park 2300 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA, United States

New Orleans Skate School's weekly beginner class is getting the Taylor Swift treatment this week! Raising Hell Events is celebrating the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) with a week of Taylor events! All levels welcome! Bobby Bonsey will roll through some safety basics, drills, and fun moves - all to a Taylor Swift soundtrack, …

$8 – $15

Bear With Me Comedy Open Mic

12 mile limit 500 S. Telemachus Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

New Orleans most basement-esque stand-up comedy open-mic, every Monday with an 7:30 pm sign up and a 8:00 pm show time. Win a free drink by writing the best joke from our Fishbowl Topics. Co-hosted by Lauren Malara and Amanda G. Questions? Email [email protected] Follow us on Twitter & Instagram @bearwithmemic

Free

Taylor Swift Bingo @ Twelve Mile Limit!

12 mile limit 500 S. Telemachus Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Taylor Swift Bingo at Twelve Mile Limit! Here's how it works: Bingo cards have Taylor Swift song titles on them. We play clips of these songs at random - singing along is a must! - as you race to be the first to complete your card. Come get rowdy with your Swiftie community as we …

$5
Event Series Funkin’ It Up with Big Sam

Funkin’ It Up with Big Sam

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Reserve your seats now for an intimate night of live NOLA funk at the Jazz Playhouse , located in the lobby of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans, featuring a friend of The Jazz Playhouse, SAM WILLIAMS. Purchased tickets ensure a shared table for the number of guests per order. Each table will include: Live music …

$25

TAY-raoke (Taylor Swift Karaoke) @ Okay Bar!

okay bar 1700 Port Street, New Orleans

Okay Bar is doing something you usually only do in the shower or the car - Taylor Swift karaoke! We're celebrating the release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) with a whole week of festivities, and no lineup would be complete without a safe space to scream-sing all your favorite Taylor hits and deep cuts. Hosted …

Free

Trenasse Summer Pairing Dinner Series Introducing Chef Colin Mallet

Trenasse 444 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA, United States

Tasting a “paired” dish is like opening a treasure chest of flavors, textures & even temperatures on your palate. There is an art to pairing food not only with wine, but spirits like tequila cocktails and beer. This summer we are embarking on a pairing series led by Chef Colin Mallet. With three paring dinners …

Event Series Brass-A-Holics

Brass-A-Holics

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Since 2010, the Brass-A-Holics have been taking their unique sound around the world. Steeped in the deep musical culture of New Orleans, the band brings a heavy dose of go-go funk to the New Orleans brass sound. In a blending of musical cultures stemming from cities separated by more than a thousand miles, a Brass-a-Holics …

$25

Chaotic Good Time: The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show

The AllWays Louge & Cabaret 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through enchanting performances from the most talented burlesque, drag and variety stars the city has to offer paired with unforgettable storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening's events. Whether or not our characters live happily ever after, a Chaotic Good Time is sure …

$20 – $100

Chaotic Good Time: The Select-Your-Own-Adventure Burlesque & Variety Show

The AllWays Louge & Cabaret 2240 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

Immerse yourself in a risqué adventure brought to life through enchanting performances from the most talented burlesque, drag and variety stars the city has to offer paired with unforgettable storytelling where your choices decide the fate of the evening's events. Whether or not our characters live happily ever after, a Chaotic Good Time is sure …

$20

Diamonds Direct Summer Showcase

Diamonds Direct 3230 Severn Ave, New Orleans

From July 14-22, almost everything in the store will be 20% off in addition to featuring special designers and styles: Simon G, Jeff Cooper, Verragio. These exceptional collections are exclusively available to New Orleans guests during the show, July 14-22.   This event is the perfect time for you to come in and select the piece you or your loved …

Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom, feat. Romy Kaye

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960's Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Trixie Minx is the preeminent burlesque beauty, delighting audiences throughout the U.S., Europe …

$25

Trixie Minx’s Burlesque Ballroom, feat. Romy Kaye

The Jazz Playhouse 300 BOURBON ST., New Orleans, LA, United States

Come join us for a modern spin on a classic 1960's Bourbon Street Burlesque Show with a rotating cast of soloists all performing classic strip tease to live music, bringing quality Jazz & Burlesque back to its original home on Bourbon Street. Trixie Minx is the preeminent burlesque beauty, delighting audiences throughout the U.S., Europe …

$25

LONG LIVE: Celebrating 1 Year of Taylor Swift Dance Parties @ The Domino!

The Domino 3044 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans LA

Y'all have been making Taylor Swift dance parties happen at The Domino for ONE WHOLE YEAR. We have an album release to celebrate. We're welcoming Speak Now (Taylor's Version) into the universe, at the same time that the collective Eras tour energy already has us all acting - let's be honest - completely unhinged. All …

$5 – $10

Urban South Brewery Tours

Urban South Brewery 1645 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans

Urban South Brewery holds brewery tours every Saturday afternoon for all beer lovers to enjoy. This is a great way to get a behind the scenes look at how the South’s favorite beers come to life. Tickets cost $12 and include a 16 oz pour. Tours occur hourly at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.

$12

Asking for a Friend: A “Friendship Networking” Event

Avenue Pub 1732 St. Charles St, New Orleans, LA, United States

When you're a kid, all it takes is finding someone who likes playing in the sandbox like you do - BAM, they're your new best friend. But it's harder to make friends as an adult, especially post-pandemic when people have moved and friend circles have shifted. How are you supposed to meet new people??? That's …

$5

Spirit Mansion

The Cannery 3803 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

Spirit Mansion, where the ethereal meets the earthly and the spirits linger beyond the confines of Halloween night 🎃   This unique four-part cocktail experience will send shivers down your spine. Immerse yourself within Spirit Mansion encountering the spirits that linger within, eager to share their haunting tales that brought them to this spectral sanctuary …

$55

Back to top button