#TNCWeekend: 4.10-4.12

From poetry fests to fashion mixers 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 great week. It’s officially the week before French Quarter Fest and the city is already moving. I’ve been noticing more people looking for new experiences, so definitely take a look through the community + wellness section and the live music lineup. There are a lot of new series popping up right now.

Honestly, I’m a little surprised at how active everything is leading into next week, but not mad at it!

As always, pick something new, bring a friend or go solo, and have a good weekend 🤍

Also, if you like to plan ahead, here’s the link to the April Edition of #TNCAgenda.

Inside the April Agenda you’ll find:
• Concerts and shows you don’t want to miss
• Festivals and cultural events happening all month
• Networking events and business mixers
• Galas and philanthropy moments
• A look ahead at major spring and summer events like French Quarter Fest, ESSENCE Festival of Culture, Tales of the Cocktail, and more

It’s your bigger picture view so nothing sneaks up on the calendar!

Let’s get into the 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 4.10

1. The People’s Storytelling Fest- April 10th & April 11th 😊

2. Emerge- A Fashion Focused Mixer w/ sounds by Say Trell at 1433 St. Bernard 5:00pm-7:00pm 💼😊 (NEW)

3. 2 Chainz Fireside Chat and Book Signing at Baldwin& Co 6:00pm-8:00pm 😊

4. “Une Femme Forte,” a solo exhibition by René Romero Schuler at 812 Royal 6:00pm-8:00pm 😊

5. Photo Alliance - Meet Up & Exhibition Showcase at 612 Andrew Higgins 6:00pm-9:00pm😊

6. Weekly Live Trivia Nights at The Exchange Pickleball + Bar - Irish Channel 7:00pm-9:00pm * 😊

7. NOLA Speed Dating - Hetero 22 to 28 - at The Channel 7:00pm 😊

8. New Orleans Heart Ball by American Heart Association at Sheraton Hotel 7:00pm-10:00pm 😊

Saturday 4.11

1. Nola Miles Club- Run/Walk at City Park 8:00am 😊🍸

2. Peace Walk at Laffite Greenway off N. Claiborne 8:30am 😊

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

4. Flow & Grow Yoga & Self-Care Session at New Orleans Jazz Museum 10:00am-11:15am 😊

5. Black Men Write Presents Poetry Fest on The Yard at St. Aug 11:00am-3:00pm 😊

6. 3rd Annual Rooted in Love: Black Maternal Health Week Block Party at ACC 12:00pm-4:00pm 😊

7. Field Day Experience w/ Sounds by Say Trell at Shelter #3 Lakeshore Dr. 1:00pm-4:00pm (NEW)

8. The Floral Underground- Orchid & Succulent Garden Workshop at Wingerter Art Gallery 2:00pm-4:00pm

9. Built To Bloom- An Artist Entrepreneur Showcase at Studio Be 3:00pm-6:00pm 😊

10. Our Monsters- Second Saturday Art Exhibit Opening at Atenna:3718 6:00pm-10:00pm

11. Slip by Riley Teahan - Exhibit Opening - at The Front 6:00pm-10:00pm

Sunday 4.12

1. Mudbugs & Bubbles- at Ritz Carrollton 12:00pm-2:00pm

2. Sushi Madness - Dinner Party by Sunday Supper - Location with Ticket Purchase 1:00pm-5:00pm 😊🍸

3. Family Fit w/ Move Ya Brass at 2000 St Louis St 1:30pm-Until*😊

4. Real Estate Networking Event w/ Sounds by DJ Strique at Don Villavaso 2:00pm 💼

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 4.10

1. Overlook Film Festival- April 10th-12th 😊

2. The Hondo Rodeo Fest Friday followed by Jason Aldean & Lynyrd Skynyrd at Superdome 6:00pm

3. Full Voice: A Curated Spoken Word Showcase at Cafe Istanbul 8:00pm 🍸😊

4. Hogs for the Cause - April 10th & 11th at UNO Lakefront Arena

5. The Friday Set w/ Nell Simmons- Bradley at Virgin Hotels 7:00pm-9:00pm 🍸

6. Cards of Destiny: Unscripted Comedy Competition at Big Couch 9:00pm-10:00pm

7. Dance Battle New Orleans w/ sounds by Jake Ryan at Toulouse Theatre 9:00pm

8. Sunday Best Single Release Party by Juice at Blue Nile 10:00pm-Until

Saturday 4.11

1. New Orleans’ Earth Day Fest Presented by The Cheek Law Firm and Louisiana Bucket Brigade- The Broadside 11:00am-6:00pm 😊

2. The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse 7:30pm-Until 😊🍸

3. Acoustic Conversations - Intimate Night of Live Music, Poetry and R&B ft. Justanzy at Don Villavaso 8:00pm-11:00pm 😊

4. Zena Moses and Rue Fiya Allstars LIVE at Cafe Negril! 10:00pm-Until*

Sunday 4.12

1. Roots, Rhythms & Roux: A fundraiser brunch by Black Americana Fest at Dew Drop Inn 12:00pm-3:00pm

2. “THE MoHawk Hunters” West Fest Super Sunday Family Day at McDonough Park 1:00pm-6:00pm

3. Mothership Listening Party by Odd The Artist at Behr Connect 6:00pm-8:00pm

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 4.10

1. Ladies Night Out w/ DJ Char at Xcape 3:00pm-Until

2. Afterglow Friday w/ Tymonie at Hummingbird 6:00pm-Until

3. SWEAT - A Night of Alt. Black Sounds by Say Trell at VB Lounge 9:00pm-1:00am

4. Lovers & Friends - R&B Lounge w/ DJ Juane Jordan at The O Bar 9:00pm-2:00am

5. Free Style Friday w/ DJ Tony Skratchere at Emporium 10:00pm-Until

6. Jake Ryan at The Saint 10:00pm-5:00am

7. The Midnight Assembly w/ Lord Chilla & Mars The Vampire at The Saint 11:00pm-5:00am

Saturday 4.11

1. Sunrise Shenanigans Day Party w/ DJ Chi Nola at Maze 12:00pm-6:00pm *

2. Xclusive Saturdays - Day Party w/ PUDGE at Xcape 3:00pm- 1:00am *

3. Almost Summer w/ Tymonie, V.E.G. & more at Sunnies 7:00pm-11:00pm

4. The Oak After Dark w/ DJ Rell 9:00pm-Until (NEW Series)

5. ALT SOUL Featuring Dj sets by ChiNola, Kandon Kyser, PRO$PER JONE$ , LIVEWELLSAM and a special dance performance by TIA B at Foundation Room 10:00pm-Until 🍸

Sunday 4.12

1. Sunday Brunch w/ Dinero & DJ Juane Jordan at The Garden 11:00am-3:00pm

2. Shake Back Sunday at Politics 12:00pm-Until

3. Let’s Xcape Sundays w/ DJ Jess & DJ Sam at Xcape 3:00pm-1:00am

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