12 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · June 25–28, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series featuring Mikayla Braun

The Maple Leaf Bar's intimate piano series continues with Mikayla Braun performing in the beloved Booker & Beyond format.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans

3Quency - Girls Talk Tour

The Girls Talk Tour stops at House of Blues New Orleans for a night of R&B and pop.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 7:00 PM · House of Blues, New Orleans

Dead Letter Office at Chickie Wah Wah

Chickie Wah Wah hosts Dead Letter Office for a night of live music on the Carrollton corridor.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 9:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans

Dave Jordan Trio at NOLA Brewery

The Dave Jordan Trio plays a live jazz and funk set at NOLA Brewery on Friday evening.

Friday, June 26, 2026 7:00 PM · NOLA Brewery, New Orleans

Dirt Monkey: Golden Banana Tour

Bass music heavyweight Dirt Monkey brings the Golden Banana Tour to The Rabbit Hole for an afternoon show.

Saturday, June 27, 2026 3:00 PM · The Rabbit Hole, 1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans

Free Events

Games for Good: Mahjong Night at Big Couch

A community mahjong night at Big Couch New Orleans benefiting local good causes.

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

Shut Up & Write Fridays @ The Bean Gallery

A welcoming communal writing session at The Bean Gallery for writers of all levels.

Friday, June 26, 2026 6:30 PM · The Bean Gallery, New Orleans

Freethinkers Fika – June

The SE Louisiana Nonbelievers Group hosts their monthly coffee-and-conversation social for skeptics, freethinkers, and the curious.

Sunday, June 28, 2026 10:00 AM · New Orleans

Date Night

Backstage Burlesque at Toulouse Theatre

A dazzling burlesque performance at the intimate Bar at Toulouse Theatre.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 8:00 PM · Bar at Toulouse, New Orleans

Arts & Culture

Nola Fringe: Pride Movie Night

NOLA Fringe hosts a Pride-themed movie night at New Marigny Theatre to celebrate LGBTQ+ film.

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

Exploring Art Journaling

A hands-on art journaling meetup open to all skill levels — bring your creativity and curiosity.

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

First Saturday Gallery Openings – Arts District New Orleans

Over a dozen galleries along Julia Street throw open their doors simultaneously for the monthly First Saturday Gallery Openings in the Arts District.

Saturday, July 4, 2026 · Julia Street Arts District, New Orleans