★ Free Summer Movie Series: The Princess and The Frog
The Orpheum Theater screens Disney's New Orleans-set classic The Princess and the Frog for free as part of its summer movie series.
9 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026
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★ Patty Griffin at Chickie Wah Wah
Acclaimed Americana and folk songwriter Patty Griffin performs an intimate evening show at beloved Canal Street venue Chickie Wah Wah.
Music & Nightlife
Shive Cave
An all-night club night at Sea Cave Arcade running from 8pm to 4am on Thursday.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 8:00 PM · Sea Cave Arcade, 3000 St Claude Ave
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Festivals & Special Events
2026 SadieFest SoiRAVE
A festival-style rave running all the way until 6am the next morning at Colby's Cocktails.
Friday, July 31, 2026 9:00 PM · Colby's Cocktails, 4548 S Interstate 10 Service Rd E
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Arts & Culture
Shut Up & Write Fridays @ The Bean Gallery
A weekly silent writing meetup for writers of all kinds at The Bean Gallery.
Friday, July 31, 2026 6:30 PM · The Bean Gallery
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Arts District First Saturday Gallery Openings
Over a dozen Julia Street galleries open simultaneously for the monthly First Saturday art walk through the Arts District, featuring new exhibitions across visual art, contemporary work, and local artists.
Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Arts District, Julia Street, New Orleans
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Date Night
Patty Griffin at Chickie Wah Wah
Acclaimed Americana and folk songwriter Patty Griffin performs an intimate evening show at beloved Canal Street venue Chickie Wah Wah.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal St
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Free Events
November Project New Orleans – Friday Morning Workout
The free Friday edition of the November Project community workout, open to all fitness levels at a surprise location announced on social media.
Friday, July 31, 2026 6:00 AM · New Orleans (location via social media)
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Free Summer Movie Series: The Princess and The Frog
The Orpheum Theater screens Disney's New Orleans-set classic The Princess and the Frog for free as part of its summer movie series.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 2:30 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way
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Outdoors & Active
Move Ya Brass Monday Shakeout Run/Walk at City Park
A free weekly community run and walk starting near the NOMA entrance at City Park, open to all fitness levels.
Monday, August 3, 2026 6:00 PM · City Park near NOMA Entrance, New Orleans
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Family-Friendly
Move Ya Brass Family Fit Northshore
A paid group fitness class for families on the Northshore at Coquille Parks & Rec's River Mill, hosted by Move Ya Brass.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 6:00 PM · Coquille Parks & Rec's River Mill, Northshore
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