#TNCWeekend: 2.6-2.8

From parades and watch parties 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’re having a good week 💛

Sending this one out a little later because so much has been added for the weekend — and we’re officially deep into Mardi Gras season now. This weekend is packed with parades every single day and plenty of Mardi Gras balls and events across the city. You have options whether you want daytime parades or nighttime parties 🥳

On top of all that, it’s Super Bowl weekend, which means watch parties and big gatherings everywhere. Classic spots like Bayou Beer Garden, Wrong Iron, and others are definitely going to be packed on Sunday!

There’s also tons of nightlife happening this weekend and beyond, and you’ll see that continue to ramp up as we get closer to Mardi Gras. So yes — lots of late nights ahead 😅 Hydrate, prepare yourself, and pace it out.

Also don’t forget: if you’re a District 3 resident, there’s an election this weekend - so make sure you carve out a little time in between the parades and the fun to go vote 🗳️

And if you want to learn more about one of the candidates, check out Kenn Barnes, a friend of The Nola Collective, who is running for State Senate for District 3.

Lastly, we’ll be updating the Mardi Gras guide we sent out in January with even more details soon on what’s happening in the upcoming week!

Let’s get into it ✨

-The Nola Collective

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Featured Event: February 6th

A Valentine’s Day Photo Pop-Up Studio at Hotel Fontenot w/ sounds by DJ Rakimbeau!

Valentine’s Day mini sessions are perfect for lovers and friends who want intimate, confident, and luxurious photos. You can expect polished studio portraits, playful photobooth moments, and fun selfies, all capturing unforgettable memories, and some turned into beautiful keepsakes by MIPBCO!

Whether you’re celebrating love, self-love, or simply your season of confidence, this experience is about showing up fully and being seen beautifully.

📅 February 6 | Hotel Fontenot
⏰ 1 PM – 8 PM
Limited VIP tickets & Swag available

TICKETS

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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 2.06

1. EMERGE New Orleans Mardi Gras Dinner and Party at Solari Orleans 3:30pm-10:00pm

2. In Undertow- Art Exhibit Soft Opening at CAC 12:00pm-3:00pm 😊

3. Valentines Mini Sessions: Love Framed at Kimpton Hotel Fontenot 1:00pm-8:00pm😊

Saturday 2.07

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

2. Yoga Club w/ Amber Unbounded at Behr Health 11:00am 😊

3. Stronger Together Community Fair for Mind Body and Awareness at Joe W Brown Recreation Center 12:00pm-4:00pm 😊

4. OX - Art Exhibit w/ Kenthatartist and friends at Canoa Nola 8:00pm-Until 😊

Sunday 2.08

1. Port Coffee Grand Opening at 1901 Manhattan Blvd 4:00pm-10:00pm 😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 2.06

1. Krewe of Oshun & Krewe of Cleopatra - Uptown starts at 5:30pm 🍸

2. Open Mic at Flora Gallery & Coffee Shop at 7:00pm-Until 😊

3. Krewe of Oshun - 2026 River Ball RSVP for location 8:00pm-Until

Saturday 2.07

1. Krewe of Pontchartrain, Legion of Mars, Krewe of Freret & more - Uptown starts at 11:30am

2. Love on Claiborne Pop up Festival at 1832 N. Claiborne Avn 12:00pm-7:00pm

3. New Orleans FIND YOUR VALENTINE SPEED DATING Singles Age 35-52 at The Bower 5:00pm-7:00pm 😊

4. Shorty Gras w/ Trombone Shorty & Zedd at Mardi Gras World 6:30pm 😊🍸

5. Katt Williams: The Golden Age Tour at Smoothie King Center 8:00pm

6. Secrets at AllWays Lounge and Cabaret 10:30pm-Until

Sunday 2.08

1. The Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale - Uptown Starts at 11:00am 🍸

2. Krewe of Barkus Parade- French Quarter Starts at 1:00pm🍸

3. 90 Proof Poetry open mic at Maple Leaf Bar 4:20pm-Until

4. LGBTQ Mardi Gras Ball Met Gala Edition at Xavier Ball Room 6:00pm-10:00pm

5. Honoring Aretha w/ Marcella Simien, Gina Leslie, and Duskey Waters at Snug Harbor Jazz at 7:30pm and 9:30pm - Until 😊

6. People Museum LIVE at Gasa Gasa Starts at 8:00pm

7. Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars at Marigny Opera House 8:00pm-Until

8. The Renaissance Room, an inanimate night of jazz at Dew Drop Inn 9:00pm-Until 😊

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 2.06

1. The Fall Off- Album Release Listening Happy Hour at Element 79 5:00pm-9:00pm 😊

2. Press Play w/ DJ Strique & DJ FTK - Theme: 504/225 at Bourbon Square Jazz Bar 9:00pm-2:00am🍸

3. Lovers and Friends R&B Lounge w/ DJ Hollaback at the O Bar 8:33pm-Until

4. Hood House w/ Qbaby Worldwide, Lord Chilla, Romancing The Stoned & Juicy Jorge at Arora 10:00pm-Until

5. Where My Girls at Galentine’s Party w/ DJ Jess, Legatron Prime & Spin Griffey at Vigorous Body 10:00pm-Until🍸

6. One Love Bob Marley’s Birthday Bash at Club My Riddims w/ Dice rollaz and Friends 10:00pm-Until

7. Afrobeats at Baroness 10:00pm-2:00am

8. Final Girl w/ Kutijams and Freak POV at Toulouse Theater 10:00pm-3:00am

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

10. Krewe of Cunt w/ Rakimbeau, Mystic, and Summer Indigo at Poor Boys Bar 11:00pm-Until

Saturday 2.07

1. Grown Folx Music w/ PUDGE at NightBloom 6:00pm-10:00pm 🍸

2. PYGMALION FEST: THE PRINCESS & THE PYG FT. MARSHMELLO & MANNIE FRESH at New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center 7:00pm-12:00am

3. Smooth Entertainment Mardi Gras Mixer w/ DJ Wick and DJ Say Trell at the Hummingbird Lounge 8:00pm-12:00am 😊

4. Strut New Orleans: A Very Decadent Mardi Gras with Detox at ARORA 9:00pm-Until

5. Loop Collective Presents: For Your Ears Only Southern Hospitality w/ DJ Chris Stylz ,DJ PJ & more at UNEO Labs 9:00pm-Until

6. Emo Night: Krewe Du Boo Hoo at Republic NOLA 10:00pm-Until

7. One Night Only w/ DJ FTK and Legatron Prime at The Saint 11:00pm-5:00am 🍸

8. Gimme a Reason w/ Father Figure, DINE, and Bouffant Bouffant at Poor Boys Bar 11:00pm-Until

Sunday 2.09

1. Super Boil Pregame and Watch Party w/ Zeus & DJ Strique at Minne and Johns 12:00pm-Until

2. Super-Bowl LX Pancake Breakfast/Tailgate/Watch Party at Cafe Negril 2:00pm-9:00pm

3. Super Boil Big Game- Krawfish Boil Watch Day Party at K Social 4:00pm-Until

4. Super Sunday Social - Superbowl Watch Party w/ PUDGE 4:00pm-Until

5. Benito Bowl Watch Party - Presented by Casa Don Ramon Tequila & Amarillo at the Rabbit Hole 5:00pm-Until

6. Benito Bowl Super Bowl Watch Party at Miel Brewery 5:30pm-Until

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