Jun142024
Jim Hodges: Craig's closet
Installation by artist Jim Hodges, listed by NOMA among its current exhibitions through 31 March 2027.
25 events this weekend
What's on in New Orleans this weekend.
Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026
Everything on the calendar that touches this weekend: festivals, exhibitions and stage runs that started earlier and are still going, plus everything that starts this weekend. Each card shows its full run.
Category
Dec062024
Carlo Saraceni's Our Lady of Loreto and Peruvian Viceregal Statue Paintings
Installation on paintings of richly dressed statues of the Virgin Mary in Spanish and Peruvian 17th and 18th century painting.
Sep302025
Hanaq Pachap: Art of the Indigenous Guilds of Viceregal Peru
Paintings illuminating Indigenous Catholic religious practices developed by Indigenous and Mestizo artists in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Nov042025
New Orleans Musicians in Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Fourteen paintings inspired by New Orleans music from HNOC's permanent collection, including Noel Rockmore's Preservation Hall portraits.
Jan172026
Burke's Delight: The Stacey and Michael Burke Collection
Exhibition of a donation of over 80 works by more than 50 artists from across the American South, including Bill Traylor, Sam Doyle and Nellie Mae Rowe.
Feb282026
Sèvres Magnifique: French Porcelain from the Collection of Thomas B. Lemann
Exhibition of Sevres porcelain celebrating the bequest of New Orleans collector Thomas B. Lemann.
Mar082026
Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution
Landmark exhibition on Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez and the diverse people of Louisiana who fought for American independence.
Mar202026
American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition
Augmented exhibition immersing visitors in America's fight for independence, designed and produced by Histovery, at 520 Royal Street.
Apr102026
Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War
Special exhibition on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) and her crew, on display in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery.
May252026
13th Annual HBCU Art Showcase
Thirteenth annual showcase celebrating students enrolled at Louisiana's Historically Black Colleges and Universities, presented with The Links, Incorporated.
Jul162026
Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War
Special exhibition on cartoonist Bill Mauldin, whose Willie and Joe cartoons captured life on the front lines, on display in the Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall.
Jul252026
The Dream is the Truth
Survey of Vernacular Art, including self taught and Visionary Art, drawn from the Ogden Museum collection.
Aug012026
Louisiana Contemporary 2026 presented by The Helis Foundation
Annual juried exhibition of contemporary artists from across Louisiana, with 50 works by 45 artists selected for 2026.
Sep122026
In the Eyes and Mind of the Feral Child: The Art of Tom McNease
Exhibition on Tom McNease, the reclusive Southeast Louisiana artist whose photography and painting practice became known after his death in 2014.
Sep182026
Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions
Exhibition exploring the world of New Orleans artist Bunny Matthews and his iconic characters Vic and Nat'ly, at 520 Royal Street.
Sep242026
Traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar
Altar installation for Dia de Los Muertos, the tradition in which families pay respect to relatives who have died and place ofrendas, or offerings.
Oct022026
Second Nature: Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection
Immersive look at the Japanese Rinpa tradition, with nearly 60 hanging scrolls, folding screens, fan paintings and handscrolls.
Oct212026
Disney's The Lion King
The touring production of Disney's The Lion King plays the Saenger Theatre, closing on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Nov012026
Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales
Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street, listed in the venue's November 2026 concert listings with sets at 7pm and 9pm.
Nov012026
Higher Ground
Higher Ground at Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street, listed on the venue's official calendar. All shows at the venue are 21 and over as listed.
Nov012026
Juice presents Sypher Sundays
Juice presents Sypher Sundays at Blue Nile, a series highlighting New Orleans local hip hop.
Nov012026
Ogden After Hours
Weekly Thursday evening entertainment series at Ogden Museum, with Southern musicians showcasing new work, plus food pop ups and a cash bar.
Nov012026
Preservation Hall Nightly Traditional Jazz
Preservation Hall is open nightly for live traditional New Orleans jazz, with 45-minute performances by ensembles from its collective of local master musicians.
Nov012026
Street Legends Brass Band
Street Legends Brass Band performs at Blue Nile.
Nov012026
The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band
The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band plays The Howlin' Wolf on Sunday nights at 10:30pm, listed weekly from 1 November to 27 December 2026.
Next weekend
Friday 6 November to Sunday 8 November 2026
Jun142024
Jim Hodges: Craig's closet
Installation by artist Jim Hodges, listed by NOMA among its current exhibitions through 31 March 2027.
Dec062024
Carlo Saraceni's Our Lady of Loreto and Peruvian Viceregal Statue Paintings
Installation on paintings of richly dressed statues of the Virgin Mary in Spanish and Peruvian 17th and 18th century painting.
Sep302025
Hanaq Pachap: Art of the Indigenous Guilds of Viceregal Peru
Paintings illuminating Indigenous Catholic religious practices developed by Indigenous and Mestizo artists in the highlands of Peru and Bolivia in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Nov042025
New Orleans Musicians in Art: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Fourteen paintings inspired by New Orleans music from HNOC's permanent collection, including Noel Rockmore's Preservation Hall portraits.
Jan172026
Burke's Delight: The Stacey and Michael Burke Collection
Exhibition of a donation of over 80 works by more than 50 artists from across the American South, including Bill Traylor, Sam Doyle and Nellie Mae Rowe.
Feb282026
Sèvres Magnifique: French Porcelain from the Collection of Thomas B. Lemann
Exhibition of Sevres porcelain celebrating the bequest of New Orleans collector Thomas B. Lemann.
Mar082026
Gálvez and Louisiana in the American Revolution
Landmark exhibition on Spanish Governor Bernardo de Galvez and the diverse people of Louisiana who fought for American independence.
Mar202026
American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition
Augmented exhibition immersing visitors in America's fight for independence, designed and produced by Histovery, at 520 Royal Street.
Apr102026
Come Back Fighting: USS New Orleans at War
Special exhibition on the heavy cruiser USS New Orleans (CA-32) and her crew, on display in the Joe W. and Dorothy D. Brown Foundation Special Exhibit Gallery.
Jul162026
Drawn to Combat: Bill Mauldin and the Art of War
Special exhibition on cartoonist Bill Mauldin, whose Willie and Joe cartoons captured life on the front lines, on display in the Senator John Alario, Jr. Special Exhibition Hall.
Jul252026
The Dream is the Truth
Survey of Vernacular Art, including self taught and Visionary Art, drawn from the Ogden Museum collection.
Aug012026
Louisiana Contemporary 2026 presented by The Helis Foundation
Annual juried exhibition of contemporary artists from across Louisiana, with 50 works by 45 artists selected for 2026.
Sep122026
In the Eyes and Mind of the Feral Child: The Art of Tom McNease
Exhibition on Tom McNease, the reclusive Southeast Louisiana artist whose photography and painting practice became known after his death in 2014.
Sep182026
Bunny Matthews: His Life, Art, and Obsessions
Exhibition exploring the world of New Orleans artist Bunny Matthews and his iconic characters Vic and Nat'ly, at 520 Royal Street.
Sep242026
Traditional Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Altar
Altar installation for Dia de Los Muertos, the tradition in which families pay respect to relatives who have died and place ofrendas, or offerings.
Oct022026
Second Nature: Japanese Rinpa Paintings from the Gitter-Yelen Collection
Immersive look at the Japanese Rinpa tradition, with nearly 60 hanging scrolls, folding screens, fan paintings and handscrolls.
Oct212026
Disney's The Lion King
The touring production of Disney's The Lion King plays the Saenger Theatre, closing on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Nov012026
Ogden After Hours
Weekly Thursday evening entertainment series at Ogden Museum, with Southern musicians showcasing new work, plus food pop ups and a cash bar.
Nov012026
Preservation Hall Nightly Traditional Jazz
Preservation Hall is open nightly for live traditional New Orleans jazz, with 45-minute performances by ensembles from its collective of local master musicians.
Nov012026
The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band
The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band plays The Howlin' Wolf on Sunday nights at 10:30pm, listed weekly from 1 November to 27 December 2026.
Nov022026
The Victory Belles Salute to Hope
The Victory Belles trio perform popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in three part harmony, in evening dinner and matinee lunch performances at BB's Stage Door Canteen.
Nov052026
Sportsman's Paradise
Exhibition at the Cabildo tracing Louisiana sporting traditions and conservation, with works by John James Audubon and George Viavant and Louisiana made decoys.
Nov062026
Bowling For Soup
Tipitina's Presents Bowling For Soup, with Ballyhoo! and rosecoloredworld.
Nov062026
DJ FTK • For the Kulture (Balcony Room)
DJ FTK, For the Kulture, in the Blue Nile Balcony Room.
Nov062026
Danielle Mckinney: Shelter
Survey exhibition of paintings by Danielle Mckinney spanning the last six years of the artist's practice.
Nov062026
Eric Lindell
Chickie Wah Wah Presents Eric Lindell at Chickie Wah Wah in Mid-City.
Nov062026
Gallatin Street Fridays: Mark Braud's Colossus Brass Band
Free Gallatin Street Fridays concert by Mark Braud's Colossus Brass Band in the Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center at 2:00 pm.
Nov062026
Honey Island Swamp Band
Honey Island Swamp Band at Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street, listed on the venue's official calendar. All shows at the venue are 21 and over as listed.
Nov062026
Jon B.
Jon B. at House of Blues New Orleans, listed on the venue's official show calendar.
Nov062026
Kabaka Pyramid [LATE NIGHT SHOW]
Chickie Wah Wah Presents Kabaka Pyramid [LATE NIGHT SHOW] at Chickie Wah Wah in Mid-City.
Nov062026
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Kermit Ruffins and The BBQ Swingers perform at Blue Nile.
Nov062026
LOVE in the Garden Presented by Frischhertz
Annual autumn garden party in the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden with live music, local cuisine and the LOVE Cocktail Challenge.
Nov062026
New Orleans Pelicans vs Minnesota Timberwolves
The New Orleans Pelicans host the Minnesota Timberwolves in an NBA regular season game at Smoothie King Center.
Nov062026
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox performs at Blue Nile.
Nov062026
Tipping Point: The Decade of Impact
Tulane University presents The Tipping Point: The Decade of Impact, a fundraising concert at the Orpheum Theater on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Nov062026
ZOLTAN KASZAS: WORLDWIDE(ish) TOUR
Comedian Zoltan Kaszas performs his WORLDWIDE(ish) TOUR at The Joy Theater on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Nov072026
2026 Food Forum: Gumbo!
HNOC's 2026 Food Forum on gumbo, headlined by food historian Dr. Jessica B. Harris, examining the origins and community connections of Louisiana's official state dish.
Nov072026
2026 Food Fête
Tasting of gumbos prepared by top New Orleans chefs, held as part of HNOC's 2026 Food Forum.
Nov072026
AFROBEAT NOLA (Balcony Room)
AFROBEAT NOLA with DJ Ojay and Kodjo the Mojo in the Blue Nile Balcony Room.
Nov072026
Alexis & the Sanity: LPO Market Night
New Orleans duo Alexis and the Sanity perform with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the New Orleans Jazz and Blues Market on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Nov072026
Bayou Bacchanal
Bayou Bacchanal is Friends of Culture's 24th annual Caribbean Festival, held in 2026 at Washington Square, 700 Elysian Fields Ave.
Nov072026
Beignet Fest
Beignet Fest is a one day festival of beignet dishes, live music and an artist market at the New Orleans City Park Festival Grounds, with proceeds benefiting local autism programs.
Nov072026
DL Hughley & Don Lemon: DL + DL 'Anything Goes'
Comedian DL Hughley and journalist Don Lemon appear together in DL + DL 'Anything Goes' at the Orpheum Theater on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
Nov072026
David Nail: Down to the Studs
Chickie Wah Wah Presents David Nail: Down to the Studs at Chickie Wah Wah in Mid-City.
Nov072026
Dinosaur Jr.
Tipitina's Presents Dinosaur Jr. on the Fall Tour 2026, with special guest Stef Chura.
Nov072026
Great Scott! The Life/Work of Carol Scott
Great Scott!, a retrospective of the life and work of Carol Scott, runs at the Contemporary Arts Center from November 7, 2026 to February 21, 2027.
Nov072026
Jonas Risin' Double Reunion Extravaganza with Special Guests
Jonas Risin' Double Reunion Extravaganza with Special Guests at Blue Nile.
Nov072026
LSU New Orleans Men's Basketball vs Loyola New Orleans
LSU New Orleans hosts Loyola New Orleans in a men's college basketball game at Lakefront Arena on the Lakefront. The game falls in the university's Homecoming festivities.
Nov072026
Nic[o] Brierre Aziz: Sweet Surrender
Nic[o] Brierre Aziz: Sweet Surrender runs at the Contemporary Arts Center from November 7, 2026 to February 14, 2027.
Nov072026
Soul Project
Soul Project at Maple Leaf Bar on Oak Street, listed on the venue's official calendar. All shows at the venue are 21 and over as listed.
Nov072026
Tulane Green Wave vs Tulsa
Tulane hosts Tulsa at Yulman Stadium on 7 November 2026 in the Green Wave's Homecoming game.
Nov082026
18th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival
The 18th Annual Oak Street Po-Boy Festival, presented by Tony Chachere's, runs on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. along Oak Street. Entry is free, and a wristband is required to purchase a po-boy.
Nov082026
Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales
Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street, listed in the venue's November 2026 concert listings with sets at 7pm and 9pm.
Nov082026
Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely
Hawthorne Heights - 20th anniversary of If Only You Were Lonely at House of Blues New Orleans, listed on the venue's official show calendar.
Nov082026
Juice presents Sypher Sundays
Juice presents Sypher Sundays at Blue Nile, a series highlighting New Orleans local hip hop.
Nov082026
New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns
The New Orleans Saints host the Cleveland Browns in an NFL regular season game at Caesars Superdome.
Nov082026
Rhett Miller
Chickie Wah Wah Presents Rhett Miller at Chickie Wah Wah in Mid-City. The listing names Paul Sanchez.
Nov082026
Street Legends Brass Band
Street Legends Brass Band performs at Blue Nile.
Nov082026
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration
The Carpenters Songbook: A Live Celebration is performed at the Mahalia Jackson Theater on Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Nov082026
Tulane Women's Basketball vs Alabama
Tulane's women's basketball team hosts Alabama at Avron B. Fogelman Arena in the Devlin Fieldhouse.