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62Events this week
8Free things to do
91New spots
72New stories

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

This week in New Orleans

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 62 events, day by day →

Yoga at the Cabildo - Saturday's 8:30 am.

Saturday 8:30am · The Cabildo

2026 New Orleans Zombie Run

Saturday 9am · Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar & Restaurant

Really Big Used Book Sale

Saturday 10am · Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

Dream Big Recital 2026

Saturday 11am · Thomas UMC

Next Step Business Women’s Network Event

Saturday 11am · Berean Bible Church

New in New Orleans

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

Bread and Butter Café

Restaurants

Your new brunch standby: Whether you're craving a legit po' boy before noon, a no-frills breakfast plate, or a quick bite with a solid sandwich, Bread and Butter Café keeps it simple and satisfying.

breadandbuttercafenola.com ↗

NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co.

Nightlife

Live tunes, cold brews: Simple, thoughtfully prepared pizza in red, white, and square form meets over 20 craft beers on tap at NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co., plus live local music rolling through this week.

nolabrewing.com ↗

Sucré

Bakeries & Sweets

French dessert therapy: Sucré is the New Orleans-founded patisserie locals lean on for jewel-box macarons, creamy gelato, and French-inspired sweets in an elegant boutique that feels like a mini escape.

shopsucre.com ↗

New Orleans’s best businesses

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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. New Orleans Judge’s Attempt to Prosecute Local News Station Fails After Relying on Repealed Law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television news station, WWL Louisiana, failed after her complaint relied on a section of law that had already been repealed.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 ↗

  3. 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 ↗

  4. 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 ↗

  5. Mignon Faget to relocate after Magazine Street lease dispute

    Mignon Faget, a New Orleans jewelry designer, will relocate its 3801 Magazine St.

    Full story at neworleanscitybusiness.com ↗

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