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8 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · July 16–19, 2026

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★ Booker & Beyond BC Coogan at Maple Leaf Bar

A night of deep groove and New Orleans soul at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street.

Music & Nightlife
Booker & Beyond BC Coogan at Maple Leaf Bar
A night of deep groove and New Orleans soul at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans
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Shive Cave at Sea Cave Arcade
Local EDM collective Shive Cave takes over Sea Cave Arcade on St. Claude for an all-night electronic music experience.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:00 PM · 3000 St Claude Ave, New Orleans
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Punchlines & Pasties at The Original NiteCap
A raucous weekly open mic mixing stand-up comedy and burlesque for a one-of-a-kind Thursday night out.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 8:00 PM · The Original NiteCap, New Orleans
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Isaac Kozell & Geoffrey Gauchet at Sports Drink
Two sharp local comedians headline a double-show night at Sports Drink bar for a tight stand-up experience.
Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · Sports Drink, New Orleans
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Dinosaur Jr. at Tipitina's
Indie rock legends Dinosaur Jr. play the legendary Tipitina's in what is sure to be a loud, cathartic weekend highlight.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Tipitina's, New Orleans
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Free Events
Comedy Gumbeaux at Howlin' Wolf Den
New Orleans' beloved weekly open mic comedy night where locals test their sharpest material for a $5 cover.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · Howlin' Wolf Den, New Orleans
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Arts & Culture
Adam Gilbert at Sports Drink
Stand-up comedian Adam Gilbert headlines two shows Saturday at Sports Drink in a tight, ticketed showcase.
Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:00 PM · Sports Drink, New Orleans
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Outdoors & Active
Shakeout Run/Walk at City Park near NOMA Entrance
Move Ya Brass hosts a free weekly community run/walk at City Park near the NOMA entrance — all paces welcome.
Monday, July 20, 2026 6:00 PM · City Park near NOMA Entrance, New Orleans
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