11 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · June 18–21, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Adam Rodgers

The celebrated Professor Tim Piano Series continues at the Maple Leaf Bar, spotlighting New Orleans piano tradition with guest Adam Rodgers.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St

Taj Farrant at Chickie Wah Wah

Young guitar prodigy Taj Farrant takes the stage at one of NOLA's best small venues.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, 2828 Canal St

HYPER$LAYYY at The Rabbit Hole

A late-night Juneteenth weekend club night at The Rabbit Hole on Oretha Castle Haley Blvd running until 4 AM.

Friday, June 19, 2026 10:00 PM · The Rabbit Hole, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd

Arts & Culture

King of the Mambo Book Release Party

A book release celebration at The Broadside for a new title rooted in New Orleans music and culture.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:30 PM · The Broadside

Trust Me I'm A Professional: A PowerPoint Comedy Show

A sketch comedy show built around absurd PowerPoint presentations at Sports Drink.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 9:00 PM · Sports Drink

Exploring Art Journaling Meetup

A community art journaling session where participants explore creative journaling techniques together.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 12:30 PM · New Orleans

Free Events

Monty Python Trivia Night

Test your knowledge of all things Monty Python at this themed trivia night at Urban South Brewery.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:30 PM · Urban South Brewery

Let's Get Crafty!

A free community crafting meetup for makers and creatives in New Orleans.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 PM · New Orleans

Festivals & Special Events

SAFE $EX WORLDWIDE Juneteenth Block Party

A daylong outdoor Juneteenth block party with music and community celebration running from 2 PM to 10 PM.

Saturday, June 20, 2026 2:00 PM · 174 South Blvd

The Welcome Affair – Presented by Morris Bart

A community celebration event at the Orpheum Theater featuring R&B performances.

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 8:00 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way

Outdoors & Active

Bounce Ya Brass at City Park

A free weekly outdoor fitness class combining New Orleans bounce music with exercise at City Park's City Putt Brickway.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 PM · City Park, City Putt Brickway