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10 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · June 11–14, 2026

Top Picks This Week

★ Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Joe Ashlar

An intimate evening in the Professor Tim Piano Series tradition, featuring pianist Joe Ashlar at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar.

Festivals & Special Events
Kolaj Fest
Multi-day international collage art festival taking over Cafe Istanbul with exhibitions, workshops, and community programming.
Wednesday, June 10 – Sunday, June 14, 2026 · Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans
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YAOI VS YURI RAVE
An anime-themed late-night rave at Siberia pitting YAOI vs YURI fandoms in a dance floor battle.
Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:00 PM · Siberia, 2227 St Claude Ave, New Orleans
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Arts & Culture
Tigers in the Garden: An Exhibition of LGBTQ+ Artists
Opening reception for an exhibition celebrating LGBTQ+ artists at the UNO St. Claude Gallery.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 5:00 PM · UNO St. Claude Gallery, New Orleans
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Greetings from Queer Mountain
Queer storytelling night at the ALLways Lounge bringing personal narratives and community connection every Friday.
Friday, June 12, 2026 7:00 PM · ALLways Lounge, New Orleans
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Music & Nightlife
Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Joe Ashlar
An intimate evening in the Professor Tim Piano Series tradition, featuring pianist Joe Ashlar at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans
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Quail P: In My Own Lane Tour
Hip-hop artist Quail P brings the In My Own Lane Tour to Chickie Wah Wah with support from Anella.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal St, New Orleans
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Mario Kart Live with CLOUDSAVE at The Rabbit Hole
A uniquely fun night combining live Mario Kart racing with a DJ set from CLOUDSAVE at The Rabbit Hole.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 7:00 PM · The Rabbit Hole, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans
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Free Events
Ronnie Lordi & Friends
Stand-up comedy night hosted by Ronnie Lordi with a rotating lineup of funny friends at Sports Drink.
Thursday, June 11, 2026 9:00 PM · Sports Drink, New Orleans
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Date Night
Hercules and Love Affair DJ Set
The legendary dance music project Hercules and Love Affair plays a late-night DJ set at The Rabbit Hole.
Friday, June 12, 2026 10:00 PM · The Rabbit Hole, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans
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Outdoors & Active
Move Ya Brass Shakeout Run/Walk at City Park
A free weekly community run and walk starting near the NOMA entrance in City Park, hosted by Move Ya Brass every Monday.
Monday, June 15, 2026 6:00 PM · City Park near NOMA entrance, New Orleans
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