Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: A Tournament and Variety Show

Jockstrap Lube Wrestling: A Tournament and Variety Show

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

Jockstrap Lube Wrestling Join us for a wild and exciting night of Jockstrap Lube Wrestling! Get ready to witness the ultimate showdown as participants battle it out in a slippery ring wearing nothing but their jockstraps. This one-of-a-kind event will leave you entertained and amazed! Show up between 9:45PM-10:45PM to get signed up and ready …

$15 – $20

Delight & Distraction: Material Culture of Southern Amusement

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Step right up to the fascinating world of southern pastimes and play! The 2025 Antiques Forum will explore the history of southern amusement through its eclectic material culture—objects that reveal the sights, textures, and stories of life’s pleasures amid the region’s complex history. With sessions on board games, the circus, nineteenth-century pleasure gardens, and how …

$360.00

Book Signing with Betsy Golden Kellem

Historic New Orleans Collection 520 Royal Street, New Orleans

Join us at the Shop at the Collection for a book signing with Betsy Golden Kellem, author of Jumping Through Hoops: Performing Gender in the 19th Century Circus. Kellem’s book explores the unusual performing women of the nineteenth century—wire-walkers, bearded ladies, strongwomen, conjoined twins, and more—and how these extraordinary outliers used their variable bodies to shape …

Free

Book Signing with Betsy Golden Kellem

520 Royal Street New Orleans, LA 520 Royal Street, New Orleans

Join us at the Shop at the Collection for a book signing with Betsy Golden Kellem, author of Jumping Through Hoops: Performing Gender in the 19th Century Circus. Kellem’s book explores the unusual performing women of the nineteenth century—wire-walkers, bearded ladies, strongwomen, conjoined twins, and more—and how these extraordinary outliers used their variable bodies to shape …

Free
Live Music in The Press Room

Live Music in The Press Room

The Press Room Library 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans

Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.

Free

New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans

Locals now have a brand-new way to enjoy New Orleans’ French Quarter this summer – on a rooftop pool in the heart of all the action, at New Orleans Marriott. The hotel is now offering a day pass through Resort Pass, perfect for locals that want exclusive access to the property’s new rooftop pool party (taking place …

Red Dress Run

Crescent City Park 2300 N Peters Street, New Orleans, LA, United States

What is Red Dress Run?  If you’ve ever wondered why so many people are dressed in red dresses in New Orleans on the second Saturday in August, look no further than Red Dress Run. A charity “run” in New Orleans, Red Dress Run is hosted by the New Orleans Hash House Harriers. This local drinking club hosts the world’s most unique running event. …

$65
Live Music in The Press Room

Live Music in The Press Room

The Press Room Library 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans

Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.

Free

Bonsai Auction & Plant Sale

VFW Hall, 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA 70123 1133 Hickory Ave, Harahan, LA

The Greater New Orleans Bonsai Society hosts its Annual Bonsai Auction and Plant Sale August 9, 2025. Huge selection of bonsai, starter material, plants and pots for every budget from the novice to dedicated enthusiast. FREE and open to the public. Viewing of trees and plant sale begins at 4pm. Auction 6-9pm. VFW Hall, 1133 …

Free

Path to Yoga Fest

Bloom Yoga 1225 Mandeville St, New Orleans

Join us on the Road to the New Orleans Yoga Festival with this special class blending breath, movement, and sound. We’ll flow through a heart-centered, Dharma-inspired vinyasa practice followed by a deeply grounding sound bath to restore and reconnect. Whether you're festival-bound or just looking to drop in and tune out, this class is for …

$10

Drink & Draw!

okay bar 1700 Port Street, New Orleans

Drink & Draw @ Okay Bar 1700 Port St, Wednesdays 7-9pm! Each evening will feature a model adorned with local designers' creations! There will also be an area to purchase these creations at the bar! We will provide some drawing supplies, but please bring some as well!! Suggested donation: $5 We are also looking for Models …

$5

NACE New Orleans presents: Tasty Bites of the South Competition

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot 521 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans

A DELICIOUS evening featuring local restaurants, caterers & bakeries where YOU get to help decide who wins the title of Best Tasty Bite! 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM Tickets click -> HERE Come out and join NACE New Orleans for a DELICIOUS culinary adventure featuring local restaurants, caterers and bakeries where YOU get to help decide who …

$102 – $152
Joy Noises: A Comedy Open Mic

Joy Noises: A Comedy Open Mic

Poor Boys Bar 1328 St. Bernard Avenue, New Orleans, LA, United States

If comedy open mics went to open mics, this is probably the mic they'd go to. Hosted by Sable Levy, Nico Perez, and Jon Reynolds. Bartender Jenna and bar mascot Hi-Life the (Bearded) Dragon will also be in attendance. Come meet your favorite comic for the first time!

Live Music in The Press Room

Live Music in The Press Room

The Press Room Library 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans

Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.

Free

Save the Shoreline: A Fundraiser for CRCL!

THE TELL ME BAR 1235 St. Thomas Street, New Orleans

Enjoy a live performance by local producer Rapbaum while supporting coastal restoration efforts. The event will feature great music, raw oysters from Little Moon Oysters, and a silent auction at cozy and cool THE TELL ME BAR! Suggested $5 donation for entry -- all proceeds benefit the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana. Come out for …

$5

New Orleans Marriott Rooftop Pool Event

New Orleans Marriott 555 Canal St., New Orleans

Locals now have a brand-new way to enjoy New Orleans’ French Quarter this summer – on a rooftop pool in the heart of all the action, at New Orleans Marriott. The hotel is now offering a day pass through Resort Pass, perfect for locals that want exclusive access to the property’s new rooftop pool party (taking place …

We’re Not Done Yet: Post-Katrina Urban Planning Lessons

Williams Research Center 410 Chartres Street, New Orleans

Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans continues to learn and teach powerful lessons in equity and urban planning. Over the past two decades, city residents have wondered who the urban planning process is designed to benefit and who makes the final decisions on the master plan. At this year’s Morrison Lecture, nationally renowned urban planner David …

Free
Live Music in The Press Room

Live Music in The Press Room

The Press Room Library 315 Magazine Street, New Orleans

Join us in The Press Room for live music from a trio of New Orleans’ most talented instrumentalists who will set the perfect ambiance for your evening. Mark your calendar for every Friday and Saturday in September from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and sway to the sounds of NOLA’s own Or Shovaly Plus.

Free

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – New Orleans, LA

DoubleTree by Hilton New Orleans Airport 2150 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Kenner

North America's largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in New Orleans, LA! Solve a hilarious true crime murder mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you …

$74.84

Pearl of The Marigny Cabaret: Burlesque, Drag & Variety

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

Pearl of the Marigny Cabaret presents award winning burlesque, drag and variety arts, featuring the glittering stars of the AllWays Lounge. CASH ONLY (atm available) pay at the door $25 general admission *large groups see below SHOWTIMES VARY, please see individual date for start time. Doors are 30 min prior. - Tipping highly encouraged - …

$25
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