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59Events this week
8Free things to do
91New spots
81New stories

● Checked Friday, October 23, before the 6 AM send.

This week in New Orleans

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 59 events, day by day →

Maintenance Day in the LSU New Orleans Woodlot

Sunday 9am · University of New Orleans · Free

Movement & Matcha

Sunday 10am · Kinfolk Coffee

The New Orleans Magical Mystic Market & Psychic Fair

Sunday 12pm · Comfort Inn & Suites

St Joseph Church Restoration Bingo

Sunday 3pm · Gretna Bingo Palace

Trunk or Treat 2026

Sunday 4:30pm · New Orleans

New in New Orleans

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Joseph M. Bartholomew Municipal Golf Course

Entertainment

Level up your swing: If your 7-iron’s been feeling dramatic, Joseph M.

playnolagolf.com ↗

Crave Aesthetics

Beauty

Time for a lash upgrade: Crave Aesthetics does extensions The Crave Way with proper installation and isolation, starting with a consult to match your natural lash health and ending with aftercare know-how, so your eyes stay happy.

thecraveway.com ↗

Sofia

Restaurants

Warehouse District Italian: Sofia keeps things fun and high-energy with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and seasonally driven small plates sourced from local, sustainable purveyors.

sofianola.com ↗

New Orleans’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse New Orleans’s best →

Most read in New Orleans

The five stories New Orleans readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Oktoberfest, Blues & BBQ festivals, Japan Fest and more events around New Orleans

    NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL will take place on Oct.

    Full story at nola.com ↗

  2. Where Y’at this Weekend: Fright Night, Boo Carré Halloween Haunt, Krewe of BOO!, Kenner Food Truck Festival

    Where Y'at offers a variety of Halloween activities this weekend, including a free literary event at the Rosa F.

    Full story at wgno.com ↗

  3. New Orleans Judge’s Attempt to Prosecute Local News Station Fails After Relying on Repealed Law

    New Orleans criminal court judge's attempt to file charges against local television news station, WWL Louisiana, failed after her complaint relied on a section of law that had already been repealed.

    Full story at streamlinefeed.co.ke ↗

  4. Tricks and Treats for a Memorable New Orleans Halloween

    NOLA Craft Culture in Mid-City has a reputation for its extensive selection of costuming and craft construction supplies, including glitter, feathers, makeup and eyelashes, headdress and glitter-shoe making supplies.

    Full story at myneworleans.com ↗

  5. New Orleans DDD unveils five-year revitalization plan

    The Downtown Development District of New Orleans (DDD) has announced a five-year strategic plan for 2027-2031, titled "Leveraging Opportunity," which aims to revitalize vacant properties, improve public safety, attract investment and strengthen economic development.

    Full story at neworleanscitybusiness.com ↗

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