#TNCWeekend: 3.21-3.23

From speed dating events and Champagne Classics to jazz sessions, late-night DJ sets, and more—here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all, It finally feels like spring in New Orleans (hopefully, the weather stays on our side!), and there’s no better time to get out and experience the city. I’ve got a great lineup of events for you this week—so whether you’re rolling with friends or flying solo, try something new and soak it all in.

As always, if you’re out and about, tag us in your videos/stories—I love seeing how y’all spend your weekends! Enjoy the beauty of spring in the city, and let me know what you think of this week’s picks.

-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 3.21

1. NOLA Speed Dating - Hetero 30 to 45 years old at Red Dog Diner 6:30pm-9:00pm 😊

Saturday 3.22

1. Litter & Invasive Species Clean Up at Bayou St. John 9:00am😊

2. Better New Orleans Block Party at 1200-1400 Blocks St. Roch Ave. 1:00pm-6:00pm😊

3. Annual Literacy Festival at Baldwin & Co. 2:00pm-5:00pm😊

4. Nola Miles Club- Run/Walk at City Park 3:00pm😊🍸

Sunday 3.23

1. Yoga Session + Visioning Activity at New Orleans City Park 11:00am-1:00pm😊

2. HER NAME IS M.E. (Mother Earth) - A Black Women Business Networking Brunch at 2541 Bayou Road 11:00am-4:00pm😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 3.21

1. New Orleans Bourbon Festival 2025 at Contemporary Arts Center- March 21st- 23rd 😊

2. Live Jazz & RnB Night at Blake’s 7:00pm-10:00pm

3. Friday Night Soul with Zena Moses at Virgin Hotels 7:00pm-10:00pm😊

4. Date Night w/ Friends ft. Xeno Moonflower at Sweet Lorraine’s 7:30pm-Until 😊🍸

Saturday 3.22

1. Mid City Scrimmage Parade starts at Twelve Mile Limit 3:00pm

2. Jonte Landrum + Marcella Live at Sweet Lorraine’s 7:00pm-Until

3. Them People w/ Kelly Love Jones at The Barnett 8:00pm-10:00pm😊

Sunday 3.23

1. Revolution SAPC Second Line Parade starts at Louisa St. & Benefit St. 1:00pm-5:00pm

Parties + Listening Sessions

Friday 3.21

1. Treehouse on Fridays w/ BlackMensWear at Treehouse 9:00pm-Until

2. Bruja Beat w/ Oya Sound & Funke at Okay Bar 10:00pm-Until

3. Where My Girls At? w/ DJ Jess & Legatron Prime at No Dice 11:55pm-Late 🍸

Saturday 3.22

1. Champagne Classic w/ DJ Jess & DJ Kid Nice at NOPSI Hotel 3:00pm-8:00pm🍸

2. Equinox w/ Funke at Tell Me Bar 8:00pm-Until

3. More & More w/ DJ FTK & Friends at The Barnett 10:00pm-1:00am 🍸

Sunday 3.23

1. Brunch with BlackMensWear & Sounds by DJ 2 Ready at K Social 12:30pm-4:00pm

2. Wax On Wax Off w/ NOLA Wax Figures & DJ Frane at Night Bloom 8:00pm-Until

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