9 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · November 5–8, 2026

Arts & Culture

Shut Up & Write! Fridays at The Bean Gallery

A Friday evening silent writing session at The Bean Gallery for writers working on their own projects.

Friday, November 6, 2026 6:30 PM · The Bean Gallery

Chris Redd

Stand-up comedy from Chris Redd at Sports Drink, with two shows on the same night.

Friday, November 6, 2026 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Sports Drink

Music & Nightlife

Scott Pemberton

Live music at the Maple Leaf Bar, one of New Orleans' longest-running music clubs on Oak Street.

Friday, November 6, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar

Mark Braud's Jazz Giants

Mark Braud's Jazz Giants featuring Craig Klein, Gerald French, Tyler Thomson, Bruce Brackman and Mari Watanabe at Chickie Wah Wah.

Thursday, November 12, 2026 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah

The Quadraholics, Secret Stache, Derraj & Friends

A late-night electronic lineup with The Quadraholics, Secret Stache, and Derraj & Friends at 1135 Decatur St.

Friday, November 13, 2026 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM · 1135 Decatur St

Date Night

New Orleans Speed Dating Event for Singles Age 24-39

A speed dating meetup for singles ages 24 to 39, hosted by New Orleans Singles Speed Dating Meet Up.

Wednesday, November 11, 2026 6:00 PM

An Evening w/ Phosphorescent + Special Guest Jo Schornikow

An intimate evening with Phosphorescent and special guest Jo Schornikow at Chickie Wah Wah.

Sunday, November 15, 2026 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah

Festivals & Special Events

We Belong Here: New Orleans 2026

A daytime large-scale festival event on Canal Street listed on NOLA EDM's festival calendar.

Friday, November 13, 2026 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM · 1 Canal Street

Outdoors & Active

Saturday Morning Meditation in Couturie Forest

A Saturday morning meditation session held in Couturie Forest, hosted by the Couturie Forest Meditation Community.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 AM · Couturie Forest