What To Do This Weekend in New Orleans

Staying on top of various events in New Orleans each weekend isn’t so easy. Here’s a guide 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

The Wallflowers

Alternative rock band The Wallflowers takes the stage at the House of Blues for a night of the band’s 90’s hits. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets can be purchased here.

Pig & Punch
The 14th annual Pig & Punch doubles as a charity fundraiser and a closing party for the Tales of the Cocktail event. One all inclusive ticket includes an afternoon filled with drinks, BBQ and more.

Saturday

Soul Brass Band

Join New Orleans natives for a night of soulful jazz. Led by Derrick Freeman, the Soul Brass Band will hit the stage at d.b.a.Tickets can be purchased here

Kayak Cleanup Krewe

Spend your Saturday morning volunteering at City Park to help clean up litter from the park’s waterways. The event is B.Y.O.K. (bring your own kayak) and runs from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Sunday

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof

Catch the Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece in New Orleans – now extended until Aug. 3. Cat On a Hot Tin Roof takes center stage at the Marquette Theater at 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets 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.

Elizabeth's Restaurant

BRUNCH.

Cochon

LUNCH.

GrisGris

DINNER.

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