Events in New Orleans today

Take part in a welcoming yoga session led by instructor Layla Ross at the Cabildo in Jackson Square. The class is open to Friends of the Cabildo members, locals, and visitors. Admission is $10 for members and $20 for non-members. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mat, and complimentary mats are available if needed. The practice supports physical wellness through increased strength and muscle tone, helps maintain a balanced metabolism, and can assist with weight reduction. It also nurtures mental well-being by relieving chronic stress patterns, encouraging clarity and calm, and sharpening concentration.

Heartbeat Heroes offers a hands-on Basic Life Support course in New Orleans that follows American Heart Association guidelines and is intended for healthcare providers, students, EMTs, and clinical staff. The training covers CPR for adults, children, and infants, how to use an AED, coordinated team response, and practice with realistic emergencies. Participants receive an AHA eCard on the same day. Class sizes are kept small to support personalized, skills-focused instruction, and the program is counted on by New Orleans EMS, Tulane Nursing, and Crescent Care. Whether you are renewing or earning certification for the first time, the process is efficient, professional, and engaging.

A long-running, family-friendly comic convention returns to the Pontchartrain Center. Features include comic book sellers, toy, TCG and collectible vendors, artists, guests, cosplay, and more.

Explore the Garden District of New Orleans on a guided walking tour presented by Friends of the Cabildo. Led by city-licensed volunteer guides, the experience traces how prosperous American settlers shaped the neighborhood and spotlights its hallmark Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. More than a look at grand homes, the tour connects influential people, political events, and the local landscape to the district’s development, offering insight into mid-nineteenth-century American life in the Crescent City. The group meets outside the Chicory House before setting off. The tour runs rain or shine and refunds are not available. Tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for students, and $20 for Friends of the Cabildo members. Sidewalks may be uneven, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended and bringing water is encouraged.

Catch a public show for the Red Dress Run featuring Petty Betty. The event takes place in Armstrong Park at 901 North Rampart Street, spanning late morning through mid-afternoon.

A playful day in red unfolds at The Crescent Park. The Red Dress Run pairs a two-mile run or walk with plenty of fun, including packet pickup and kegs on tap, followed by a post-run celebration. An all-you-can-eat lunch inside the park highlights local restaurants, and the soundtrack comes from Petty Betty with The Crescent Kings. The official park portion ends later in the day, though the celebration carries on afterward.

Get hands-on improv coaching in a Saturday workshop format that mixes warm-ups, team scenes, and real-time feedback to help you level up your comedy skills. The session runs for two hours and includes personalized guidance from regular New Orleans improvisers. Registration is required in advance, and it’s designed for people with at least three levels of improv experience. Attendees also receive free admission to that evening’s Big Big Show.

At The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show, dinner comes with a case to solve. The story is set in the present and plays out in real time, with performers mingling among the crowd, so the culprit could be seated nearby and anyone might find themselves on the suspect list. This interactive and social experience is designed for adults and blends humor, intrigue, and a full meal as clues and red herrings surface throughout the evening. Since 2004, The Dinner Detective has brought its modern, immersive format to audiences across the country, featuring hidden performers and plenty of improvised surprises.

Get ready for Smoove Fest: For the Culture, a high-energy urban music festival in New Orleans hosted by DJ Raj Smoove. Expect live performances featuring local artists, bands, and DJs, plus arts and culture highlights like live art installations and creative exhibits. Entry is restricted to guests age 21 and older, with a valid government-issued ID required. The event also notes prohibited items and advises using public transportation or rideshare since parking is limited.

Certified Killers is a comedy showcase featuring hand picked comics, with a lineup designed to keep the laughs coming. The event is hosted at The Howlin' Wolf. Doors open at 6:30 PM, with tickets available for $15 at the door. Photography and video recording are not allowed, and there is no heckling or excessive talking. All sales are final.

Patty Griffin comes to New Orleans for a ticketed event.

The Constellations bring a genre blending mix of Southern Gothic, indie rock, and hip hop infused sounds to Siberia in New Orleans. It is their first performance in the city in more than a decade, featuring a set that spans their catalog along with new music from their latest era. With support from The Bottoms and Rare Seed, the lineup highlights independent artists sharing their unique styles at a well loved local venue.

Enjoy a luau themed evening with a Bag of Donuts twist.

A mod dance party featuring music from DJs Matty and Kristen. The focus is on dancing to their selections.

At the Golden Lantern, a world-renowned show bar, a drag variety show takes the stage with a range of performances.

Drop by Music Box Village for interactive open hours featuring a sonic-sculpture garden and hands-on “musical architecture” installations. Music Box Village is home to over 14 musical houses created with local, regional, and visiting artists, and each installation creates sound in its own way. Come explore, play, and jam with fellow visitors. Fun for all ages.

Kick off the day with the Red Dress Run Sunday Brunch at Vigorous Body, featuring great food, music, and good vibes. DJ SHEAKID will be playing, and it is an all-ages, in-person event with free parking. No refunds are available.

Join YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for “Let’s Move!” Designed for little ones ages birth to 3, this in-person workshop focuses on how movement supports early brain development. You’ll learn simple ways to keep your child moving and engaged whether they’re crawling, walking, or running.

Attendees bring their Battle Honours Magazine, make progress on hobby goals, and collect stamps on the path to the Battle Honours Wall of Heroes alongside fellow hobbyists. Friends are welcome, giving newcomers a chance to begin their journey too.

The Grammy-winning Hot 8 Brass Band appears at The Howlin Wolf New Orleans. Advance tickets are $20, with door entry priced at $25. Please be aware that the listed show time may shift slightly.

Join Art Camp 504 for a hands-on summer camp where kids ages 6 to 14 create and explore their own ideas. Each day runs from late morning into the afternoon, and the week includes fun, creative activities like fashion shows, puppet performances, and talent showcases, plus a final wrap-up presentation for family and friends. There are also optional extended hours available, including beforecare and aftercare.

Temple Support is an ongoing volunteer effort that sustains the daily care of a sacred gathering place. Participants help with everything from dusting and wiping surfaces to sweeping and mopping floors. Tasks can include tending house plants, arranging flowers or offerings, straightening the altar and other sacred areas, organizing the Freedom Library, replenishing supplies, taking out trash and recycling, touching up outdoor spaces and entryways, welcoming and directing visitors, setting up and breaking down for ceremonies, running small errands, and assisting with administrative needs. Consistent stewardship keeps the temple vibrant so the community can gather, heal, and grow. When many hands pitch in, the responsibility does not fall on a few and every contribution has meaning. These efforts keep the Freedom Library easy to use, ensure visitors feel welcomed, and give temple leadership more time to focus on programs, guidance, and community care. Please wear modest, covered clothing in respect for the sacred space. All cleaning materials and tools are provided. There are no special skills required, only a willing spirit and readiness to help.

NOAGE hosts a group walk at Audubon Park in New Orleans. The meetup happens on Mondays, and adults of every age are welcome to take part. The walk will be canceled automatically if it is raining, if a heat warning is in effect, or if other inclement weather is expected. Participants should consult their primary care physician before starting any new fitness routine.

Test your knowledge at a trivia night at Ernst Cafe with bar tab prizes for the top finishers. First place earns a $50 tab, second place takes $25, with additional prizes for third and fourth.

Masego brings the Fix Your Face Tour to The Fillmore New Orleans. The venue runs cash free, so plan to use a credit card, debit card, or mobile payment for all purchases. Guests of all ages are welcome. The box office operates only on event days, opening before doors and remaining open until the headliner begins; during those hours it can be reached at 504.881.1555 ext 6, and outside those hours questions can be emailed to FillmoreNOLAInfo@livenation.com. Tickets are available online anytime. For VIP upgrades or accessibility assistance, contact fillmorevipseats@livenation.com. To speed entry, follow the bag policy: handbags up to 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches are allowed, while backpacks, multi compartment bags, and laptop cases are not permitted.

This basement-style stand-up comedy open mic in New Orleans has been running since 2014. Hosted by Lauren Malara and Laura Meagher, it features a Fishbowl Topic challenge where the best joke wins a free drink. Weekly topics are shared on IG and X at @bearwithmemic.

Catch Masego on the Fix Your Face Tour for an all-ages show at The Fillmore New Orleans. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the performance starting at 8:00 PM.

This four-day, three-night healing retreat in New Orleans is designed for women who have carried the expectations of being the eldest or the perfect daughter. Part of the Summer Soul Series, it offers a nurturing space to release old roles and reconnect with self in a city known for its music, food, art, and history, creating an atmosphere that encourages fresh beginnings. Days unfold at an easy pace with attentive service, shared meals, and time to simply breathe beneath tree-lined streets in the summer. The experience feels intimate, with options for private or shared rooms. Included offerings span shamanic healing, spa treatments, customized workshops, expert retreat planning, three signed books, local outings, private airport pickup and drop-off, and support before and after the retreat. The program features time to arrive and connect with the group, a summer day in City Park, a dedicated day focused on letting go of the past, a French Quarter art walk, guided meditation, grounding practices, and space to envision the next chapter. Participants receive three nights of accommodations, three nourishing meals each day, water, tea, and coffee available throughout the day, a welcome beverage, a one-hour treatment, specialized workshops, course materials, luggage storage, daily meditation classes, and Wi‑Fi. Meals are included, while drinks such as cocktails, mocktails, wine, beer, and similar beverages are not. Everything is thoughtfully arranged so there is nothing to plan, allowing participants to feel cared for, restored, and supported while rediscovering what it means to live for themselves.

This event features free trivia in the cocktail lounge, along with food and drinks. Attendees can bring friends, and gift cards are available just for participating.

Connect with people from around the world at a relaxed meetup focused on conversation and community. The format is casual mingling that makes it easy to meet new people, build local and international friendships, practice English, and have fun. English is the primary language, with some space for the local language as well. A conversation matchmaking option is available to help attendees find partners to talk with. To ensure a smooth experience, advance registration on the organizer’s website is required. The venue asks that each attendee orders at least one drink, and outside food or beverages are not permitted. Please be respectful toward the venue and staff, and be kind, open minded, and considerate with others. Anyone who does not follow the rules may be removed or banned without notice. Photos and videos may be taken during the gathering. If you prefer not to appear, let the photographer know. Keep an eye on personal belongings, as the organizers are not responsible for lost items. For simpler event management, the time shown on Facebook may be updated shortly after the real start so the same links can be reused. Because of this, the displayed date and attendee count on Facebook may not be accurate. BlaBla Events hosts similar gatherings in more than 150 cities worldwide.

Snake Eyes presented by Hell Yes Creative is a Tuesday night comedy show that mixes a half open mic vibe with a wild card, gamble-on-your-ideas style. Come early to drop your ideas into the bucket, then watch the comedians take a chance on them. This show is 21+.

Temple Support is an ongoing volunteer opportunity focused on caring for a sacred community space. Participants help with everyday upkeep and hospitality, such as dusting and wiping surfaces, sweeping and mopping, tending house plants, arranging flowers or offerings, tidying altars and other sacred areas, organizing the Freedom Library, restocking essentials, handling trash and recycling, maintaining entryways and outdoor areas, welcoming and guiding visitors, setting up and breaking down for ceremonies, running light errands, and providing administrative assistance. Consistent care keeps the temple vibrant for gathering, healing, and growth. Shared volunteer effort preserves dignity, peace, and pride in the space, keeps the Freedom Library orderly and accessible, ensures a welcoming experience for all who enter, and gives temple leadership more capacity for programs, guidance, and community care. No special background is needed. Modest, covered clothing is requested to honor the setting. All cleaning supplies and tools are provided, so volunteers simply bring themselves and a willingness to serve.

Catch Poppy along with LANDMVRKS and Thousand Below at House of Blues New Orleans. Expect a high-energy lineup spanning alternative, post-hardcore, metal, and metalcore styles, all in one night of loud music and heavy vibes.

Known as the mothership of Warehouse District trivia, this game night puts ten categories on the board and lets a spinning wheel decide which five will be played. The action unfolds at Lucy's, where the rallying cry of “Spin! That! Wheel!” sets the tone for Tchoupitoulas Street Trivia. Top teams earn bar tab rewards, with $40 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third.

A laid-back hangout with the New Orleans Burning Man community. The pace is unstructured and late arrivals are common. On some nights Andy, the bartender, hands out free gourmet hot dogs. The atmosphere stays fun and easy.

Enjoy a free outdoor concert on the porch outside Hall D at the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center featuring Honey Island Swamp Band. This new neighborhood concert series offers live music in a relaxed open air setting. Bring a chair if you would like a seat. A cash bar will be available.

Enjoy live music in the lounge at 4141. The lineup is refreshed monthly, with upcoming performances by John Fohl, Ross Hoppe, Marc Paradis, David Rogan, and David Doucet.

Pandamonium Gaming hosts a weekly locals gathering for the Gundam Trading Card Game, welcoming both players testing new decks and those who simply want to play a few games with fellow fans. Entry is $10, and each participant receives a Tournament Pack. Prizing is determined by participation.

Fais Do Do Gala salutes the music of New Orleans with a festive focus on jazz, rhythm, and blues. This spirited celebration brings these sounds together for an upbeat, music-filled experience.

A monthly satsang centered on the heart as a sacred path, featuring wisdom sharing, chanting, guided meditation, and group conversation. Grounded in yoga, nondual Tantra, and the bhakti tradition, each gathering integrates mantra and mudra with reflections on devotion and the unifying power of the heart. Participants learn a traditional Ganesha invocation and receive simple practices to continue at home. Offered in a hybrid format with options to attend online or in person at The Heart Space, a home studio in Mid-City. This series meets on the second Thursday of the month, and attendance can be for a single session or the full set. A sliding scale of $5 to $20 is requested, with financial flexibility available. Open to all, from newcomers to longtime practitioners.

Here is a chance to perform onstage at Hard Rock Cafe - NOLA. Solo performers, duos, and bands are all welcome to take the stage.

Bruse Wane is bringing underground hip hop and rap to the stage at Gasa Gasa. The show starts at 8:00 PM.