

Week of Events
New Orleans Film Society Announces Opening Night Film, feature documentary Michalopoulos – The Art Of Celebration, plus 133 Films in Competition at the 36th Annual New Orleans Film Festival Presented by Andscape
The New Orleans Film Society (NOFS) announced today the first wave of titles for the 36th annual, Oscar®-qualifying New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF), including the festival’s opening night film, Michalopoulos: The Art of Celebration (a feature documentary from director Sean O’Malley and produced by WLAE) plus 133 films in competition. In addition, NOFS is thrilled …
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
Evenings with Enrique
Evenings with Enrique
The free outdoor concert series in the Botanical Garden featuring local Latin American artists and ensembles pays tribute to renowned Mexican American artist Enrique Alférez whose sculptures can be found throughout New Orleans. Tickets are free through a grant from The Helis Foundation.
Bonsai Workshop at Skeeta Hawk Brewing
Bonsai Workshop at Skeeta Hawk Brewing
Beginner workshops are perfect for you to grab your friends, grab a drink and come make tiny trees! We’re bringing the awesome art of bonsai out of the hedged in gardens and into the streets! Or at least into your favorite bars/breweries/pubs. Bonsai Bar is a night of fun you don’t want to miss. Learn …
Drink & Draw!
Drink & Draw!
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 …
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
Thursdays at Twilight
Thursdays at Twilight
Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets …
Vision, Voice & Valor
Vision, Voice & Valor
A staged reading about the founding of Planned Parenthood Louisiana, with Lisa Shattuck and Dylan Hunter. A production of LETTERS READ. In 1984, Terri Bartlett moved to New Orleans to found Planned Parenthood Louisiana. For more than a decade thereafter, Bartlett fought tirelessly for reproductive rights in this state. This performance endeavors to serve as …
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B
Forget everything you thought you knew about Baker Street. In this razor-sharp, darkly comic re-imagining, playwright Kate Hamill transforms Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective duo into a pair of modern-day, female roommates navigating a post-pandemic world. Sherlock Holmes—brilliant, eccentric, and emotionally aloof—teams up with the pragmatic and empathetic Joan Watson. Together, they form a …
October 23 and 24: 4x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Legendary Jazz Guitarist, Stanley Jordan.
October 23 and 24: 4x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Legendary Jazz Guitarist, Stanley Jordan.
The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, a non-profit organization on a mission to bring the most talented, accomplished and passionate Jazz and Blues musicians to the stage, announced today that it will relaunch at 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard on Wednesday, October 1 with a star-studded music lineup featuring award-winning Jazz and Blues musicians from …
Joy Noises: A Comedy Open Mic
Joy Noises: A Comedy Open Mic
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!
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
Festival of the Lake – Mandeville
Festival of the Lake – Mandeville
42nd Annual Festival of the Lake to Benefit Our Lady of the Lake Church and School Festival Coincides with Our Lady of the Lake Parish’s 175-Year Celebration (Mandeville, Louisiana) – Festival of the Lake organizers announced today that some of Louisiana’s most popular musical acts will highlight the 42nd Annual Festival of the Lake at Our Lady …
JAWS movie night at the New Canal Lighthouse
JAWS movie night at the New Canal Lighthouse
Pontchartrain Conservancy is excited to offer community members the opportunity to attend a free showing of JAWS at the New Canal Lighthouse as part of New Orleans Recreation Development Commission’s fall Movie in the Park series. Gates will open at 6 p.m., with the movie starting at dusk. Community members are invited to come out …
New Orleans Film Society Gala
New Orleans Film Society Gala
Experience a night to remember with signature cocktails, a gourmet seated dinner, a live auction and an exclusive performance by Grammy Award–winning artist Nathaniel Rateliff plus special musical guests. Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 Location: The Civic Theater Time: 7:00 PM Attire: Hollywood Glam Cuisine generously provided by: Commander’s Palace, Donald Link, Copper Vine, Galatoire’s, Atchafalaya, LeBlanc …
New Orleans Film Society Gala
New Orleans Film Society Gala
Experience a night to remember with tasting experiences from cocktails to caviar featuring dishes served from New Orleans’ most celebrated restaurants, a live auction and an exclusive performance by Grammy Award–winning artist Nathaniel Rateliff plus special musical guests. Don’t miss this special evening bringing together filmmakers, celebrities, patrons, and industry leaders for an unforgettable night …
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B
Forget everything you thought you knew about Baker Street. In this razor-sharp, darkly comic re-imagining, playwright Kate Hamill transforms Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective duo into a pair of modern-day, female roommates navigating a post-pandemic world. Sherlock Holmes—brilliant, eccentric, and emotionally aloof—teams up with the pragmatic and empathetic Joan Watson. Together, they form a …
October 23 and 24: 4x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Legendary Jazz Guitarist, Stanley Jordan.
October 23 and 24: 4x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Legendary Jazz Guitarist, Stanley Jordan.
The New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market, a non-profit organization on a mission to bring the most talented, accomplished and passionate Jazz and Blues musicians to the stage, announced today that it will relaunch at 1436 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard on Wednesday, October 1 with a star-studded music lineup featuring award-winning Jazz and Blues musicians from …
Brews and Boos
Brews and Boos
Costumes are encouraged at City Park Conservancy’s adults-only Halloween fundraiser that features unlimited Amusement Park rides and open beer bars. VIP Admission includes full open bar, seating in Storyland, and special treats. Tickets are $70 for VIP admission / $40 for general admission and Friends of City Park Members receive $3 off general admission tickets.
Flash Mob New Orleans is back with the 14th Annual Thriller Flashmob Workshop Experience 2025
Flash Mob New Orleans is back with the 14th Annual Thriller Flashmob Workshop Experience 2025
🎃🧟♂️ IT’S THRILLER TIME, NEW ORLEANS! 🧟♀️🎶 Register Now: https://tinyurl.com/yrju2j72 Flash Mob New Orleans is back with the 14th Annual Thriller Flashmob Workshop Experience 2025 – and classes kick off THIS SATURDAY! ✨ Learn Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller” choreography, explore the history of his legendary moves, and be part of secret flash mob routines leading …
Invent It. Build It.
Invent It. Build It.
The Society of Women Engineers’ Invent It. Build It. is an opportunity for students ages 10 - 18 to: Enjoy a networking breakfast with SWE members and industry professionals. Work on hands-on engineering activities. Meet students, STEM advocates, SWE members, and engineers in the local community that you can continue engaging with after the event. Participate in conversations …
Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit
Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit
Black Tech NOLA Creator + AI Summit is a one-day AI Summit , produced by NOLAvate Black, designed to explore how artificial intelligence can be used to protect, preserve, and power the cultural economy of New Orleans. Free and open to the public. Learn how to build with AI, try out some cool tech, meet employers …
Arts Market New Orleans
Arts Market New Orleans
Arts Market New Orleans (AMNO) has served as a vibrant bi-monthly open-air market, providing a dynamic platform for local artists since 2007. Hosted on the last Saturday of every month at City Park’s Goldring/Woldenberg Great Lawn. The Art Market showcases the creations of 300 rotating art vendors from the Gulf South region. Enriched by native …
Festival of the Lake – Mandeville
Festival of the Lake – Mandeville
42nd Annual Festival of the Lake to Benefit Our Lady of the Lake Church and School Festival Coincides with Our Lady of the Lake Parish’s 175-Year Celebration (Mandeville, Louisiana) – Festival of the Lake organizers announced today that some of Louisiana’s most popular musical acts will highlight the 42nd Annual Festival of the Lake at Our Lady …
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
Reckless Son
Reckless Son
Reckless Son, written and performed by singer songwriter Matt Butler, was inspired by his journey performing over 100 concerts in jails and prisons across the country. Through a powerful combination of spoken word and song, Reckless Son humanizes the experience of the incarcerated by giving them voice and telling their stories. Turning a compassionate eye …
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – New Orleans, LA
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show – New Orleans, LA
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 …
Art for Autism 2025
Art for Autism 2025
Art for Autism 2025, hosted by the Easterseals Louisiana Chartwell Center, is an art gallery showcase that celebrates creativity and neurodiversity. The event features artwork created by our students on the autism spectrum, available for display and auction. All proceeds benefit our Arts Integration Program, providing art and music supplies, equipment, lessons, and therapy to …
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B
MS. HOLMES & MS. WATSON – APT 2B
Forget everything you thought you knew about Baker Street. In this razor-sharp, darkly comic re-imagining, playwright Kate Hamill transforms Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s iconic detective duo into a pair of modern-day, female roommates navigating a post-pandemic world. Sherlock Holmes—brilliant, eccentric, and emotionally aloof—teams up with the pragmatic and empathetic Joan Watson. Together, they form a …
Brews and Boos
Brews and Boos
Costumes are encouraged at City Park Conservancy’s adults-only Halloween fundraiser that features unlimited Amusement Park rides and open beer bars. VIP Admission includes full open bar, seating in Storyland, and special treats. Tickets are $70 for VIP admission / $40 for general admission and Friends of City Park Members receive $3 off general admission tickets.
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
BYO Lunch and Lounge in the Sukkah
Spend workday lunchtimes on our rooftop throughout the week of Sukkot. You provide the lunch, we provide the Sukkah. If you live or work near our downtown, New Orleans location, this is an opportunity for a midday reset during your busy week.
Festival of the Lake – Mandeville
Festival of the Lake – Mandeville
42nd Annual Festival of the Lake to Benefit Our Lady of the Lake Church and School Festival Coincides with Our Lady of the Lake Parish’s 175-Year Celebration (Mandeville, Louisiana) – Festival of the Lake organizers announced today that some of Louisiana’s most popular musical acts will highlight the 42nd Annual Festival of the Lake at Our Lady …
Maker Marché: The Chloe
Maker Marché: The Chloe
As part of our five-part, open-to-the-public event series, raise a toast to Southern craftsmanship in The Big Easy with G&G and Penelope Bourbon at The Chloe, featuring an afternoon of cocktails from Penelope Bourbon’s new mobile bar and shopping from Round Top Makers Market artisans. Retail Pop-Ups from: Coming soon
Vivacious Burlesque Experience: DEVIL’S NIGHT
Vivacious Burlesque Experience: DEVIL’S NIGHT
Audacious Nola presents: Vivacious Burlesque Experience: DEVIL’S NIGHT October 26, 2025 8pm showtime | 18+ "A new kind of thrill." - NY Daily News The 4th annual Vivacious Burlesque Experience: DEVIL’S NIGHT brings you an all new, high caliber Creature Feature, starring the Queen of Halloween, RedRum, alongside burlesque royalty, Willy LaQueue, for an explosive …