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8 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · October 8–11, 2026

Top Picks This Week

★ Layla Musselwhite (Post Crescent City Blues and BBQ)

Blues singer Layla Musselwhite plays Chickie Wah Wah with Jimmy Robinson, part of the Post Crescent City Blues and BBQ run. 21 and up.

Festivals & Special Events
National Fried Chicken Festival 2026
The National Fried Chicken Festival adds an EDM lineup to its Franklin Avenue grounds for one day.
Friday, October 9, 2026 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm · 6801 Franklin Avenue
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Music & Nightlife
The Love Muscles
The Love Muscles play a Friday night show at Maple Leaf Bar on the Oak Street corridor.
Friday, October 9, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak Street
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Layla Musselwhite (Post Crescent City Blues and BBQ)
Blues singer Layla Musselwhite plays Chickie Wah Wah with Jimmy Robinson, part of the Post Crescent City Blues and BBQ run. 21 and up.
Friday, October 9, 2026 9:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah
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Arts & Culture
Shut Up & Write Fridays
A weekly silent writing session hosted by Shut Up & Write! New Orleans at The Bean Gallery.
Friday, October 9, 2026 6:30 PM CDT · The Bean Gallery
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Peyton Ruddy
Stand-up comedy from Peyton Ruddy at Sports Drink, with two shows that night.
Friday, October 9, 2026 7:00pm & 9:00pm · Sports Drink
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Shostakovich No. 5 with Prieto Return
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra performs Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 with Prieto returning.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 07:30 PM · Orpheum Theater New Orleans
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The Lion King
The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical The Lion King runs at the Saenger Theatre.
October 21 - November 8, 2026 · Saenger Theatre
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Date Night
New Orleans Singles Speed Dating for 20s & 30s with a Host
A hosted speed dating night for singles in their 20s and 30s, organized by The Mahjong Crew Social Table Club.
Saturday, October 17, 2026 9:20 PM CDT
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