★ Booker & Beyond Steve Detroy at Maple Leaf Bar
Live music night at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street featuring Booker & Beyond with Steve Detroy.
9 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · July 2–5, 2026
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★ Pure Intentions: July 4th Pool Party
An Independence Day EDM pool party at 3522 Tulane Ave running from 2 PM to 9 PM — a full afternoon of music and sun.
Music & Nightlife
Booker & Beyond Steve Detroy at Maple Leaf Bar
Live music night at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street featuring Booker & Beyond with Steve Detroy.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans
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Quiana Lynell at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Acclaimed jazz vocalist Quiana Lynell performs an intimate set at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, New Orleans
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GRIS GRIS at Republic NOLA
An EDM collective showcase night at Republic NOLA running late into the evening.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 10:00 PM · Republic NOLA, 828 S Peters St, New Orleans
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A New Orleans Songwriter Protest Album Release Benefit Show ft. Paul Faith & Friends
A July 4th album release and benefit show at Chickie Wah Wah featuring Paul Faith and friends, celebrating a new protest record with live performance.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 7:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal St, New Orleans
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Free Events
Comedy Gumbeaux
A weekly stand-up and open mic comedy night at the Howlin' Wolf Den with a $5 cover.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Howlin' Wolf Den, New Orleans
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Z'otz Cafe Board Game Night
Friday night drop-in board game gathering at Z'otz Cafe, hosted by NOLA Boardgaming.
Friday, July 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Z'otz Cafe, New Orleans
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Family-Friendly
Thursday Gaming Night at NOLA Kidsground
Drop-in board game night at NOLA Kidsground for all ages, hosted by NOLA Boardgaming Meetup.
Thursday, July 2, 2026 6:00 PM · NOLA Kidsground, New Orleans
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Festivals & Special Events
Pure Intentions: July 4th Pool Party
An Independence Day EDM pool party at 3522 Tulane Ave running from 2 PM to 9 PM — a full afternoon of music and sun.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 2:00 PM · 3522 Tulane Ave, New Orleans
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Outdoors & Active
Saturday Morning Meditation in Couturie Forest
A free outdoor group meditation session in the peaceful Couturie Forest at City Park on July 4th morning.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 9:00 AM · Couturie Forest, City Park, New Orleans
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