Staying on top of various events in New Orleans each weekend isn’t always easy. So we’ve provided a few of our picks to help you navigate the most exciting events in the city, and even a list of brunch, lunch and dinner spots to check out.
Friday, April 10
NOLA Speed Dating @ The Channel
Looking to meet other New Orleans singles? NOLA Speed Dating will take place this Friday at The Channel on Magazine Street. This event is designed for people attracted to the opposite gender between the ages of 22 to 28. Those interested can fill out the Google form and get a ticket here.
2 Chainz Fireside Chat and Book Signing
Rapper 2 Chainz is headed to Baldwin & Co. to talk about his new book. In ‘The Voice in my Head is God” he shares the spiritual journey behind his success, offering a raw, reflective and deeply motivational meditation on the inner voice that’s guided him his whole life: God. Tickets and more information can be found here.
Saturday, April 11
Dachshund Dash at Frühlingsfest 2026
Deutsches Haus will host the annual Frühlingsfest this weekend. A highlight of the event? The Dachshund Dash benefiting Animal Rescue New Orleans. It’s a Dachshunds Only event and each pup must be vaccinated and on their best behavior. More information and tickets available here.
Tank and The Bangas – Poetry On A Porch Residency
We’re headed to the Bywater for this intimate journey with Tank and The Bangas. They tell anyone interested to get ready for a poetic journey by bringing your chairs, good vibes and love to the secret garden in the Bywater. More information and tickets available here.
Sunday, April 5
Ragtime Day Garden Party ft. Opera Creole & More!
Head to Longue Vue House and Gardens for a celebration of ragtime music and dance in New Orleans, past and present. This Sunday, be greeted by a glass of prosecco and join in for a short opera program followed by a dance orchestra in the Playhouse. More information available here.
All Weekend(ish)
Overlook Film Festival
Love a good horror film? What’s a better city to experience the scary than New Orleans? All weekend, film fans from all over the world will head to the Big Easy to experience the best of the genre. Full lineup, schedule and more at the website here.
Hogs for the Cause – April 10-11
This annual Lakefront festival is the unofficial start of festival season and one no one wants to miss. Experience the best of the best in BBQ while listening to good music and raising money for a great cause! Get tickets here.
Hondo Rodeo Fest
The Hondo Rodeo Fest is headed to the Caesars Superdome this weekend. Not only are there a ton of exciting invite-only, all-star rodeo events, but each night concludes with a concert. Jason Aldean and Lyndyrd Skynrd take the stage Friday; Cody Johnson and Old Dominion headline Saturday; and the weekend is wrapped up with Creed and Bailey Zimmerman on Sunday. Full information can be found here.
Where To Eat This Weekend
In a city known for its delicious restaurants, sometimes it’s hard to pick just one. That’s why we’re giving you our suggestions for the weekend. Here’s a dinner, lunch and brunch recommendation to fill your weekend hunger.
