Sketching the City with Dave Hotstream
Press Street Station, New Orleans, LA, Bywater · $79.57
Grab your sketchbook and rediscover New Orleans' hidden beauty with Dave Hotstream from the New Orleans Academy of Fine Arts
Art in New Orleans
Nothing good is on. Go outside. 122 things on in New Orleans this week.
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Coffee Talk: Wired & Tired
CR Coffee Shop, Uptown
About This Gathering The Hive is a community for women in midlife who are healing, growing, and craving deeper connection. Each month, we’ll explore a different theme rooted in sha
Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Sunday
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, City Park · Free
NOMA provides free guided tours of the Besthoff Sculpture Garden every Sunday.
Libra Sunday Brunch on the Blvd & Day Social at Cafe Nola
Cafe Nola, Harvey · $238.11
Brunch on the Blvd 11AM Sundays @ Cafe Nola! SUNDAY BRUNCH, BIRTHDAYS, Drinks, Mimosas, Amazing Brunch, Day Social + Leo Birthday Bash!
WESTBANK SUNDAYS Libra Birthday Day Social
Cafe Nola, Harvey · $356.05
WESTBANK SUNDAYS @ Cafe Nola! Drinks, Mimosas, Amazing Brunch, Day Social Libra Birthday Celebration & Sunday Funday at Cafe Nola
A MONSTER WITH A MEAL
HONEY'S, Marigny · $200
LEARN TO HAND-SEW A DOLL W/ SECONDHAND FABRIC, STUFF IT WITH RAW COTTON, & CREATE IT’S LITTLE FACE WITH POLYMER CLAY, PAINT, & DEVOTION.
50 Shades of Gray Masquerade Ball
Ceasar's, Gretna · $19.76
50th Birthday Celebration
Show Me Your Noobs
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, Marigny · $13.76-$25.50
Looking for the Next Burlesque Sensation? See Show Me Your Noobs, a monthly showcase featuring newer local Burlesque, Drag & Variety talent.
Screening--Follow Me Down: Portraits of Louisiana Prison Musicians
The Front Art Gallery, New Orleans
Screening--Follow Me Down: Portraits of Louisiana Prison Musicians at The Front Art Gallery in New Orleans, Sunday, October 18, 7:00pm. Details through the venue.
Vivacious Burlesque Experience: DEVIL'S NIGHT
The Joy Theater, CBD
The Joy Theater is 100% Cashless.
Burning Hell Burlesque - Rock & Roll Burlesque Show
The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret, Marigny · $31.37-$43.11
Burning Hell Burlesque - New Orleans’ original rock-and-roll burlesque institution
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Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday
Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, City Park · $10
Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Monday at Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park, Monday, October 19, 6:00pm. Admission $10. Details through the ven
Tuesday, Oct 203
Producer’s Choice: Finding Neverland Screening and Conversation with Meryl Poster and Producer Richard Gladstein
NOMA’s Lapis Center for the Arts, Mid-City · $15
NOMA presents a series of films—selected by award-winning producer and filmmaker Meryl Poster—followed by conversations with insightful special guests.
Sips and Strokes
St. Noir Café, Bywater · $25.50
Not your usual paint and sip this is an experience. Come have a drin, hear some poetry and unleash your inner artist at Sips and Strokes.
Showcase: Unscripted Comedy by Newly Trained Improvisers
Big Couch New Orleans, Bywater · $13.76
Improvisers show of their new skills having completed their improv course at Big Couch
Wednesday, Oct 218
Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday
New Orleans Museum of Art, Mid-City · $10
Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Every Wednesday at New Orleans Museum of Art in Mid-City, Wednesday, October 21, 9:00am. Admission $10. Details through the venue.
The Victory Belles Salute to Hope Matinee
The National WWII Museum, Warehouse District
Enjoy a buffet lunch as the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony.
Gallery Talk: Curator Orlando Hernandez Ying on Carlo Saraceni’s Our Lady of Loreto
New Orleans Museum of Art, Mid-City
This week’s gallery talk will be hosted by Orlando Hernandez Ying, Lapis Curator of the Arts of the Americas. This talk will occur at 12:30 pm.
Meet the Author: Leah Garrett, “The Flight Nurses’ War: The American Women Who Saved Thousands of Lives at Iwo Jima and Okinawa”
The National WWII Museum, Warehouse District
Learn more about the remarkable women who risked everything to save American lives in the Pacific.
New Orleans Film Society Gala
New Orleans Jazz Market, Central City
37th New Orleans Film Festival Kick-off
DRAG BINGO
Stained Glass Wine House, Gretna
DRAG BINGO at Stained Glass Wine House in Gretna, Wednesday, October 21, 7:00pm. Details through the venue.
Comedy On Tap
The Avenue Pub, Lower Garden District
Join us tonight for the first installment of Comedy On Tap at Avenue Pub! Comedian @benbauman hosts a night that's part showcase, part open mic and we don't want you to miss it. It
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans, CBD
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket at Saenger Theatre-New Orleans in CBD, Wednesday, Oc
Thursday, Oct 227
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Longue Vue House & Gardens, Hollygrove
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Longue Vue House & Gardens in Hollygrove, Thursday, October 22, 10:30am. Details through the venue.
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Warehouse District
Hey Y’all Art Talk at Ogden Museum of Southern Art in Warehouse District, Thursday, October 22, 1:00pm. Details through the venue.
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket
Saenger Theatre-New Orleans, CBD
The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket at Saenger Theatre-New Orleans in CBD, Thursday, Oct
Vocal Masterclass: Bogdan Mynka
Marigny Opera House, Bywater · Free
Get ready to level up your singing skills with Bogdan Mynka’s vocal tips and tricks in this fun masterclass!
Theater at Loyola: “Alien Status”
Loyola University - Marquette Theater, New Orleans
Theater at Loyola: “Alien Status” at Loyola University - Marquette Theater in New Orleans, Thursday, October 22, 7:30pm. Details through the venue.
Harold Night
Big Couch New Orleans, Bywater · $13.76
Long-form improv at its most classic: one audience suggestion, three storylines. Catch the Harold live at Big Couch!
FILTH HORROR V
The Allways Lounge & Cabaret, Marigny · $44.28-$471.54
Experience the highly anticipated FILTH HORROR, the uncensored performance art show that redefines entertainment!
Friday, Oct 239
New Orleans Arts & Crafts Market: Outdoor Artisan Pop-Up Market
Marsalis Harmony Park, Carrollton · Free
Discover unique handmade treasures and vibe with local artists at the New Orleans Arts & Crafts outdoor pop-up!
NOCCA Public Campus Tours
New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, Bywater · Free
NOCCA provides a guided walking tour of our beautiful campus every month.
Boolesque: A Burlesque Macabre and Art Market
Venusian Gardens Art Gallery & Event Venue, Bywater · $25.50-$60.72
Get ready for a spooky night of sultry performances and killer art you won’t want to miss.
FAUNA & FABLE: Jason Horton & Jane Rawls Talton
Gallery Orange, French Quarter · Free
New Orleans oil painters Jason Horton & Jane Rawls Talton bring the animal kingdom to life in dynamic and captivating ways in FAUNA & FABLE
Shut Up & Write Fridays @ The Bean Gallery
The Bean Gallery, Mid-City
Our mission is to provide a place for writers to sit together and work on their projects. It will amaze you how motivating it is simply to be in the company of your fellow writers!
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Kenner
Complete Information About The Rocky Horror Picture Show in New Orleans at Riverview Performing Arts Center (Oct 23 – Oct 31, 2026). Musical...
BAYOU BRAWLIN 7 | NOLA's most viral fights as seen on TikTok
Mel Ott Center, Gretna · $31.30-$95.71
Get ready to rumble in the Big Easy with BAYOU BRAWLIN 7 - YES it's the knockout VIRAL TIKTOK event you've been hearing about.
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.
Jefferson Perf Arts Center, Metairie
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the child
LIEDER & LINGERIE: OPERA BURLESQUE
Allways Lounge and Cabaret, Marigny · $28.52-$39.19
Opera meets burlesque in a bold, unforgettable cabaret of stunning vocals, glamour, sensuality, and unapologetic self-expression.
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Pattern and Tone: An Art Workshop inspired by Jacob Lawrence
Historic St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Treme · $10
Learn about Jacob Lawrence and his dynamic storytelling through bold shapes, vibrant colors, and simplified forms.
Improv Class 201: Crafting Characters - 8 weeks
Big Couch, Bywater · $119.41-$236.79
Learn the components of improvising characters over 8 weeks
Halloween Drag Brunch with Morphine Love Dion from RuPaul's Drag Race
Bourbon Orleans Hotel, Treme · $53.68-$260.26
Come celebrate Halloween at New Orlean's newest breakout drag brunch!
Matcha + Meetup: New Orleans | Film + Music Industry Monthly Mingle
Cafe of the Month, Bywater · $19.64
Life can be lonely for creatives when you're busy with your passions. Meet us at a different cafe each month for coffee and conversation!
Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical JR.
Jefferson Perf Arts Center, Metairie
Rebellion is nigh in Matilda JR., a gleefully witty ode to the the anarchy of childhood and the power of imagination! This story of a girl who dreams of a better life and the child
Drag Queen Sip and Paint New Orleans The Drag Queen Paint experience
Mag's 940, Marigny · $48.73-$1403.50
Drag Queen Sip N Paint by Sip and Paint USA Welcome to Drag Queen Sip N Paint, a fabulous experience brought to you by Sip and Paint USA
Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip N' Paint Metairie, LA- Exotic Male Model
Four Seasons & Patio Stage Bar, Metairie · $48.36-$1282.53
Booze N' Brush. The Ultimate Sip N' Paint in Metairie
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts, Kenner
The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Rivertown Theaters for the Performing Arts in Kenner, Saturday, October 24, 7:30pm. Details through the venue.
Jokes on Oak
Oak St Brewery, Carrollton · Free
Comedy Night at Oak St Brewery
Graceland to Neverland: Tara Elliott Live ft. Bettie's Bombshells Runway
Cafe Istanbul, Marigny · $31.37-$48.97
Pin-Up Creatures! Cafe Istanbul Krewe of BOO Afterparty! Graceland to Neverland: Elvis & MJ TARA ELLIOTT LIVE ft Bettie's Bombshells Runway
Abstract NOLA's Art & Music Experience
Fishpot Studios, Mid-City · $28.52
We're celebrating 10 YEARS of art, music, and local talent.
Diamonds And Pearls
The Original Nite Cap, Treme · $25.50
Ramona Rose Presents: Diamonds & Pearls! An evening of burlesque from New Orleans’ best!
Sunday, Oct 252
Drag Queen Comedy Show
Kappy's Daiquiri & Sports (Bar & Grill), Slidell · $19.59
The QUEEN QUEEN OF COMEDY Dragshow Brunch
THE PORCH Community/Wellness/Connection
bEHRconnect — 2509 Bayou Road, Mid-City · Free
Hosted on b EHRconnect The Porch is a space for Black MASC women to come as they are, connect, build genuine relationships, and pour back into themselves. We will meet up once a mo
Monday, Oct 261
Member Sale at the NOMA Museum Shop
NOMA Museum Shop, Mid-City
Start your holiday shopping early! NOMA members save 20% off all regular-priced items and get first access to 70% markdowns in the NOMA Museum Shop.
Tuesday, Oct 272
Code and Codex
The Garden District Book Shop, Garden District · $34.58
The Garden District Book Shop welcomes three-time Hugo Award Finalist Yoon Ha Lee to the shop on October 27 to celebrate Code and Codex
Harriet Tubman Herself
Marigny Opera House, Bywater · $25
Christine Dixon brings Harriet Tubman’s story to life in her award-winning, interactive one-woman show at Marigny Opera House.
Wednesday, Oct 281
Scene Smash Improv Comedy
Big Couch, Bywater · $13.76
Chaos unfolds when Big Couch students, alumni, and faculty come together for a night of improv comedy.
Thursday, Oct 298
Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Longue Vue House & Gardens, Hollygrove
Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Longue Vue House & Gardens in Hollygrove, Thursday, October 29, 10:30am. Details through the venue.
Hey Y’all Art Talk
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Warehouse District
Hey Y’all Art Talk at Ogden Museum of Southern Art in Warehouse District, Thursday, October 29, 1:00pm. Details through the venue.
Film Screening: Street Theater featuring Robert Rufino
Contemporary Arts Center New Orleans, Warehouse District · $54.86
New Orleans Auction presents a special screening of Street Theater in partnership with The Urban Electric Co.
Education Thursday at Rosser Gallery
Rosser Gallery, St. Roch · Free
Free community help night for LLC/EIN, POS, websites, apps, money systems, tech literacy, and networking at Rosser Gallery.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show (minors must be accompanied by a guardian)
Get ready to do the Time Warp at Mahalia Jackson Theater in New Orleans on October 29, 2026, with The Rocky Horror Picture Show live in concert. Grab your tickets now at ATG Ticket
Walking with the Gay Ghosts of New Orleans
Cafe Lafitte in Exile, French Quarter · $33.46
Hear about the taboo history in one of the country's most colorful and QUEER cities!
New Orleans Ballet Theatre: Dracula
Orpheum Theater, CBD
New Orleans Ballet Theatre will revive 'Dracula' at the Orpheum Theater, which premiered to rave reviews in May 2024.
Brujeria Carnaval 2026
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel, Warehouse District · $14.64-$289.95
Join us for the biggest Halloween Dance Party in the heart of New Orleans!!
Friday, Oct 304
38th Annual Anne Rice Vampire Ball - Interview with the Vampire
Capital on Baronne, CBD · $405.16-$609.97
Join us for the official 38th annual Anne Rice Vampire Lestat Fan Club Ball on Halloween weekend in New Orleans
Sip + Paint at Shaw Art Studio & Gallery
Shaw Art studio/ gallery, CBD · $44
Enjoy a relaxed evening surrounded by original artwork while creating a painting of your own.
New Orleans Ballet Theatre: Dracula
Orpheum Theater, CBD
New Orleans Ballet Theatre will revive 'Dracula' at the Orpheum Theater, which premiered to rave reviews in May 2024.
Red Light Special: A Drag Roulette Drag Show!
Bourbon 'O' Bar, French Quarter · Free
Come out for New Orleans' newest Drag Show!
Saturday, Oct 312
Sentir Con Ojos
CANOA, Bywater · Free
Join us for the opening of Sentir con Ojos, a photography exhibition and book release by Fernando López.
EYES WIDE SHUT HALLOWEEN COSTUME BALL & BIG STAN'S SCORPIO BIRTHDAY BASH
Empire, CBD · $22.70-$824.43
Big Stan Productions and HereWeGo Entertainment present the highly anticipated EYES WIDE SHUT HALLOWEEN COSTUME BASH @ THE NIEUX