#TNCWeekend: 1.16-1.18

From yoga classes and MLK celebrations to live shows and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all, hope you had a great week! We are heading toward the middle/end of January, and the city is moving in full stride. This weekend brings a wide mix of experiences, from live shows and MLK celebrations to a hospitality conference and plenty of nightlife across the city.

With many people off on Monday for the MLK holiday, it’s a great time to switch things up. Try something new, tap into a different scene, or discover an organizer, DJ, or series that becomes your next favorite. The goal of this platform is to help you connect with the people, communities, and experiences that make the most of social life in New Orleans.

Scroll through, pick something outside your usual rotation, and let us know where you end up. We love seeing how you move through the city!

And of course, we are deep in Mardi Gras season. If you haven’t checked it out yet, the Mardi Gras Guide is live for Quarter Club members. Quarter Club also gets a sneak peek at what’s coming next week, and things are only picking up as we get closer to Mardi Gras Day.

Hope you have a great weekend! 🎭

-The Nola Collective

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All events are organized into categories by date and linked for easy access.

* = recurring weekly | 🍸= TNC Favorites | 😊 = Solo-Friendly (Events perfect for enjoying on your own) | 💼 = Business/Networking Events

Art + Community + Wellness

Friday 1.16

1. Teaser Festival 1.16-1.18 varying locations and times 😊

Saturday 1.17

1. Nola Miles Club (Running/Walking Club) at City Park 8:00am-9:30am 😊🍸

2. Yoga Social Club at Barnett Hotel 9:00am-Until 😊

3. Southern Hospitality Conference at Contemporary Arts Center 9:00am-6:00pm 💼😊

4. Saturdays at NOAAM Free Day for Louisiana Residents 11:00am-4:00pm 😊🍸

5. Mardi Gras Market at Ogden Museum of Southern Art 11:00am-4:00pm 😊

6. 30th Anniversary National Conference of Artists Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Art Expedition at Ashe Power House 2:00pm-7:00pm 😊

Sunday 1.18

1. Tea and Vision - Vision Board Party - RSVP for location 12:00pm-4:00pm 😊

2. Bacchanal Artisan Faire Local Art and Great Wine at Bacchanal Wine Bar 12:00pm-4:00pm😊

3. 3rd Sunday: Community Sound Bath with High Heal Doula at The Mind Body Collective 12:30pm-1:30pm😊

4. Yin Flow + Sound Bath Meditation at Bloom Yoga 6:00pm-7:00pm😊

5. Frenchmen Art Bazaar at Frenchmen St. 7:00pm-11:30pm😊*

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 1.16

1. Ratchet Jazz and Beaucoup Laughs w/ Shamarr Allen, DJ Jubilee & more at Dew Dropp Inn 8:00pm-12:00am 😊

2. Jazz & Heritage Concert Series: Ingrid Lucia and the Good Trouble Makers at The George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center 8:00pm-9:30pm 😊

3. Three Maries at Omni Royal Hotel 9:00pm-12:00am* 😊

4. The Soul Rebels LIVE at D.B.A 10:00pm-Until 😊

Saturday 1.17

1. The Algiers America MLK Celebration Prade stating at L.B Landry 12:00pm-Until

2. Sierra Green Band at Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Bat 7:00pm-Until 😊

3. The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling 7:30pm-8:30pm 😊

4. The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse 7:30pm & 9:00pm Show 🍸😊

5. Jazz & Heritage Concert Series: Lawrence Sieberth’s Estrella Banda The George & Joyce Wein Jazz Center 8:00pm-9:30pm😊

Sunday 1.18

1. The Rumpshakers LIVE at Cafe Negril 5:00pm😊

2. Open Mic Night Hosted by Jamey St. Pierre at Neutral Ground Coffeehouse 6:00pm

3. Wonderland: Down the Rabbit Hole Spectacular at Allways Lounge 7:00pm-10:00pm

4. Hot 8 Brass Band LIVE at Howlin Wolf 10:30pm-Until*😊

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 1.16

1. Sunset Sessions Vol. 1 w/ Legatron Prime, Maximo, Holly Jean at Breezy’s 4:00pm-Until

2. DrunknKaraoke at HIDE/SEEK 8:00pm-Until

3. Press Play w/ DJ Strique at Bourbon Square Jazz Bar 8:00pm-Until *😊🍸

4. Fellowship Friday w/ DJ Jess at Element 79 9:00pm-Until

5. Roll Bounce Skate Party w/ DJ Kid Nice, DJ Poppa at 6711 Airline Dr. Metairie 10:30pm-2:00am

6. Club Chido Y2K 2000-2025 w/ Siisko, Lemonhead, Mikey Offline, Sillva, DJ FTK, J at the Rabbit Hole 10:00pm-Until

7. In Good Company w/ Spin Griffey at Tuff Break 11:00pm-Until

8. Pour Taste at OHM Lounge 11:00pm-2:30am *

Saturday 1.17

1. All Black Birthday Affair w/ Larry Morrow, Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Kenny Burns and more at Empire 9:00pm-5:00am

2. Pure Intention Presents: Apres Ski After Party at the Rabbit Hole 10:00pm-4:00am

3. PURO NOLA: La Nota Republica Dominica w/ Mamicana, Alexie, Otto at No Dice 10:00pm-Until

4. Rewind 2000’s w/ SNAXX & Legatron Prime at Republic 10:00pm-Until

Sunday 1.18

1. SOHO BRUNCH | Exclusive Networking Finale at Spicy Mango 11:00am-4:00pm 😊💼

2. Lit After Sunset Boils and Beats Edition w/ Reggieblack and Deejay Juice at K Social 3:00pm-11:00pm 🍸

3. Afrocarib Day Party w/ DJ Shan Li & PUDGE Baroness 4:00pm-Until

4. Unc’s and Teedy’s Only w/ DJ Ram and DJ Captain Charlest at Republic 4:00pm-9:30pm

5. Coi Leray at the Treehouse 9:00pm-Until

6. Temps Libre w/ Sweet Tee, Rakimbeau, Legatron Prime at Poorboys Bar 10:00pm-Until

7. Somebody Loves Me R&B Edition at The Fillmore 10:00pm-2:00am

8. Sundaze Service w/ DJ Keith Scott & DieLiTV at Hide/Seek 11:00pm-Until*

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