★ First Saturday Gallery Openings – Arts District
Over a dozen Julia Street galleries — including Arthur Roger, LeMieux, Jonathan Ferrara, and Stella Jones — throw open their doors for the monthly First Saturday crawl.
12 Things to Do in New Orleans This Week · September 24–27, 2026
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Music & Nightlife
Booker & Beyond – Kyle Kripps
Kyle Kripps leads a Booker T.-inspired set at the legendary Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Maple Leaf Bar, 8316 Oak St, New Orleans
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Ted & Kev: A Comedy Showcase
A Thursday-night stand-up showcase at Sports Drink, one of NOLA's go-to comedy spots.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 7:00 PM · Sports Drink, New Orleans
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Shive Cave
An all-night electronic club event at Sea Cave Arcade on St. Claude Avenue running deep into the early morning.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 8:00 PM · 3000 St Claude Ave, New Orleans
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HR of Bad Brains ft. Lion Heights as The Human Rights Movement
Punk legend HR of Bad Brains brings his Human Rights Movement to Chickie Wah Wah for a 21+ night of raw energy.
Thursday, September 24, 2026 9:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah, New Orleans
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Double Dealer: George Porter Jr. Trio
Meters bassist George Porter Jr. leads his trio late-night at the Double Dealer Bar beneath the Orpheum Theater.
Friday, October 2, 2026 10:00 PM · Double Dealer, New Orleans
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Date Night
Porch Concert: T Marie and Bayou JUJU
An intimate outdoor porch concert featuring T Marie and Bayou JUJU — the quintessential NOLA Friday evening experience.
Friday, September 25, 2026 6:00 PM · New Orleans
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LPO: Tank & the Bangas with Dawn Richard
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with Tank & the Bangas and Dawn Richard for an unforgettable night at the Orpheum Theater.
Friday, October 2, 2026 7:30 PM · Orpheum Theater, 129 Roosevelt Way, New Orleans
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Free Events
Nola French Language Meetup
A casual French-language conversation meetup open to all skill levels — a charming nod to the city's Francophone roots.
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:00 PM · New Orleans
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Festivals & Special Events
Fête du Void 2026
A four-day electronic music and arts festival running October 1–4 at 1194 W Santa Fe Rd, blending immersive art with underground dance music.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 2:00 PM · 1194 W Santa Fe Rd
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Arts & Culture
Hannibal Buress at Civic Theatre
Stand-up comedian and actor Hannibal Buress performs a live stand-up set at the Civic Theatre in New Orleans.
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Civic Theatre, New Orleans
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First Saturday Gallery Openings – Arts District
Over a dozen Julia Street galleries — including Arthur Roger, LeMieux, Jonathan Ferrara, and Stella Jones — throw open their doors for the monthly First Saturday crawl.
Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Arts District, Julia Street, New Orleans
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Outdoors & Active
Bounce Ya Brass at City Park
Move Ya Brass hosts a free weekly outdoor workout blending fitness and NOLA bounce culture at City Park's City Putt Brickway.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 6:00 PM · City Park's City Putt Brickway, New Orleans
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