#TNCWeekend: 4.18-4.20
From Easter Celebrations and day parties to can’t-miss live performances and late-night sets — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!
Hey y’all, happy Thursday!
Hope you're ready for a beautiful Easter weekend—looks like the weather’s on our side. There’s so much happening around the city, from community events to live music as we roll right into Jazz Fest season. We’ll be dropping a special After Fest Series newsletter early next week, so keep an eye out.
For now, there’s plenty to get into—day parties are officially back, so try something new, grab your crew, and make some plans. And don’t forget to share this with a friend!
Let’s get into it!
—The Nola Collective
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Art + Community + Wellness
Friday 4.18
Saturday 4.19
Bayou Fest at Sankofa Wetland Park & Nature Trail 10:00am-2:00pm😊
Saturdays at NOAAM at 1417 Governor Nicholls 11:00am-4:00pm😊🍸
B.L.V.D Etiquette x Bubs Nola Collab Launch at Bubs NOLA 12:00pm-Until 😊🍸
Sunday 4.20
Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals
Friday 4.18
Saturday 4.19
Pass It On w/ Clifton Faust, Yusa & John LaCarbiere at CAC 5:00pm-Until😊🍸
The Pellarious Pursuit (Opening Night) at Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts 5:00pm-Until 😊🍸
The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse 7:30pm-8:30pm😊🍸
Sunday 4.20
Brunch Booze & Beats Brunch w/ DJ Poppa at Headquarters 11:00am-3:00pm
The Pellarious Pursuit (Sunday Matinee) at Andre Cailloux Center for Performing Arts 1:00pm-Until😊🍸
Class: A Classic New Orleans Burlesque Show with a Twist! at Allways Lounge 7:00pm-Until😊
Parties + Listening Sessions
Friday 4.18
Saturday 4.19
Pure Intentions Presents Rose Petal Mirage 5 at The Maidstone 2:00pm-10:00pm
Afro Caribbean Day Party w/ DJ Panda at Dew Drop Inn 3:00pm-9:00pm
I Love Saturdays w/ Spin Griffey at The Jazz Market 3:00pm-9:00pm
Sinus Drip w/ Phlegm & Quickweave at Club Switch 10:00pm-2:00am
Club Chido w/ DJ FTK, Mikey Offline, Siisko & Sillva at 3067 St. Claude 10:00pm-Until
DJ RQ Away Presents Lagniappe w/ Special Guest Tonya Boyd- Cannon at Tipitinas 10:00pm-Until😊🍸
Sunday 4.20
Nola Secret Sesh x NOLA Reggae Fest at Treme Hideaway 12:00pm-8:00pm
Afrobeats R&B Easter Sunday Day Party at NOPSI Hotel 3:00pm-9:00pm🍸
LUVANDHEARTBREAK- White Party w/ Tyrese at The Metro 10:00pm-3:00am
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