★ Afro-Caribbean Dance at Lafitte Greenway
Move Ya Brass launches a new outdoor Afro-Caribbean dance class series on the Lafitte Greenway — free and open to all.
7 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · August 27–30, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
Booker & Beyond; Professor Tim Series FT. Andre Bohren
The Professor Tim Series continues at the Maple Leaf Bar with a special set featuring Andre Bohren.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans
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The Desert Nudes at Chickie Wah Wah
The Desert Nudes take the stage at Chickie Wah Wah for a 21-and-up Saturday night show.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 9:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans
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Arts & Culture
Shut Up & Write Fridays @ The Bean Gallery
Community writing meetup at The Bean Gallery — bring your work-in-progress and write alongside fellow creatives.
Friday, August 28, 2026 6:30 PM · The Bean Gallery, New Orleans
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First Saturday Gallery Openings – Arts District New Orleans
Over a dozen galleries along Julia Street and Magazine Street open their doors simultaneously on the first Saturday of every month for free public receptions.
Saturday, September 5, 2026 · Arts District, Julia Street corridor, New Orleans
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Festivals & Special Events
Mid Summer Mardi Gras
The Maple Leaf Bar throws its signature Mid Summer Mardi Gras party on Oak Street — a neighborhood institution not to miss.
Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans
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Outdoors & Active
Afro-Caribbean Dance at Lafitte Greenway
Move Ya Brass launches a new outdoor Afro-Caribbean dance class series on the Lafitte Greenway — free and open to all.
Saturday, August 29, 2026 10:00 AM · Lafitte Greenway, 2101 St. Louis, New Orleans
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Family-Friendly
Family Fit at Lafitte Greenway
Move Ya Brass launches a new outdoor Family Fit class series at the Lafitte Greenway, free for all ages.
Sunday, August 30, 2026 10:30 AM · Lafitte Greenway, 2101 St. Louis, New Orleans
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