#TNCWeekend: 5.22-5.24 ☀️

From concerts and open mics to pool parties 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 and trying to stay dry! It’s officially Memorial Day weekend, and while it may be a little wet, there’s still plenty to get into. Definitely check the weather before heading out, but if the rain holds up, a lot of pools are opening for the season.

There are some new poolside moments on the list this weekend, including Hotel Monteleone and Windsor Court, along with some favorites like Virgin Hotels, Dew Drop Inn, and more.

As always, try something new, bring a friend, or go solo. We’ve noted a few solo-friendly events below to make it easier.

Also, don’t miss the featured announcement below. If you saw Instagram, it’s not a surprise, but we hope to see y’all with us on June 19th ☺️

Have a great weekend!

-The Nola Collective

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Featured: DAYS LIKE THESE - Juneteenth Poolside Cookout ☀️

If y’all didn’t see, The Nola Collective is officially co-hosting a Juneteenth Poolside Cookout with the Velvet Sessions team - the crew known for bringing some of the best R&B nights!

We’re taking things poolside with DJ Rakimbeau and DJ FTK, great food, resort-style pool vibes, and all the nostalgic cookout energy you remember from last year. Think early 2000s summer: water guns, water balloons, good music, good people, and a few treats and surprises we’re saving for the day of.

This is for the ones looking to relax, dance a little, cool off by the pool, and spend Juneteenth surrounded by community and a good time.

Early bird tickets are almost sold out, and we’ll be posting section details soon. Don’t wait on this one. Get your tickets and come spend Juneteenth poolside with us 😊

TICKET LINK

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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 5.22

1. Juvenile Pop-Up & Autograph Signing at BLVD Etiquette 12:00pm-Until 😊

2. Politics & Boring Run Club- Sunset Run + Happy Hour Starts at 226 Decatur St. 6:00pm 😊

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

4. Movies In The Park- The Lorax- at 401 Verret Street 7:30pm-Until

Saturday 5.23

1. Creativity & Community: Painting Rain Barrels at Green Light 9:00am-12:00pm 😊

2. Splash Society- Aqua Aerobics Class at Garden District Hotel 9:30am-Until 😊

3. FruDay (Seed Starting Class/Gardening Experience) at 2301 Gallier St. 10:30am-1:30pm 😊

4. Men & Money Workshop at 2509 Bayou Rd. 11:00am-12:30pm 😊🍸

5. Community Farmers Market in the Marigny 2624 Burgundy St. 12:00pm 😊*

6. Maker’s Market at Music Box Village 12:00pm-5:00pm 😊

7. Anniversary Market at Port Orleans Brewing Co. 12:00pm-Until 😊

8. Friend of A Friend: Dating Mixer at Bayou Beer Garden 5:00pm-7:00pm 😊

Sunday 5.24

1. Crescent City Flea at Junebug 11:00am-5:00pm 😊

2. Defend Decatur - Rock the Block Party at Decatur 900-1200 Blocks 1:00pm-10:00pm 😊

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

4. RISE - Ecstatic Dance New Orleans at New Marigny Theatre 3:00pm-Until

5. Saigon Sundays - A Celebration of Vietnamese Culture & Food at The Rusty Nail 5:00pm-Until

6. Sunday Supper NOLA at English Turn 5:00pm-9:00pm 😊🍸

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 5.22

1. Greek Fest- Friday to Sunday- at Hellenic Cultural Center Varying Times 😊

2. Porch Concert w/ Teena May at 635 Esplanade Avenue 5:00pm-8:00pm 😊

3. Memorial Day Weekend Kickoff w/ Yirmey Yisrael Band at DBA 6:00pm-Until

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

5. Juvenile Boiling Point Album at The Fillmore 7:00pm-Until

6. Free Friday Concert Series Featuring Water Seed + Funk Monkey at Tipitina’s 8:00pm-Until

7. Good Measure Presents: Benjamin Cousins & The Sonic Architects at The Barnett 8:00pm-10:00pm

8. Adinkra Lounge- Open Mic at 1719 Oretha Castle Haley 9:00pm-12:00am *😊🍸

9. Jazz Bounce Concert Experience w/ Thee Magnolias, Only Heaven, Mikecol & more at Toulouse Theatre 9:00pm-1:00am 🍸😊

Saturday 5.23

1. Soulful Saturday w/ Tonya Boyd Cannon at Common House 11:00am-2:00pm 🍸

2. BBQ, Beats & Bourbon w/ DJ Chris Stylez & DJ Jajo at Dovetail Bar 6:00pm-10:00pm

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

4. Lyndsey Smith LIVE at Blue Nile 7:00pm-Until 😊

Sunday 5.24

1. Drag Brunch at The Railyard Pool 12:30pm-4:00pm

2. MONEY WASTERS SOCIAL AID & PLEASURE CLUB Starts at Treme Center 1:00pm-Until

3. Curren$y LIVE at Joy Theater 7:00pm-Until (Ticket Giveaway on IG)

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 5.22

1. Royal Boil - Poolside Crawfish Boil at Royal Sonesta 12:00pm-3:00pm 😊

2. Ladies Night Out w/ DJ Shan Li at Xcape Bar & Lounge 4:00pm-1:00am 🍸

3. Jake Ryan at The Blue Crawfish 5:00pm-9:00pm

4. Politics After Dark at Politics New Orleans 6:00pm-8:00pm

5. Noche Latina w/ DJ G at Miel Brewery 7:00pm-Until

6. Nola Miles Club: After Dark Run/Walk + Party x DJ FTK at The Broadside 8:00pm-11:00pm *Use code TNC10 for a discount! 😊🍸

7. Afterglow Friday w/ Tymonie at Hummingbird 8:00pm-Until

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

9. #IIDFL90sRnB New Orleans Edition Memorial Day Wkend Kickoff at Foundation Room 9:00pm-2:00am

10. Club Chido w/ DJ Luilly, Jamil & Siisko at Saturn Bar 10:00pm-Until

11. Sinus Drip w/ Phlegm at Club Switch 10:00pm-2:00am

12. Funkhouse with ANTWIGADEE!, Mikey Offline & Prosper Jones at The Rabbit Hole 10:00pm-Late 🍸

Saturday 5.23

1. Pool Party w/ 504 Millz at Garden District Hotel 1:00pm-5:00pm *

2. Afro District - Memorial Day Weekend w/ DJ Shan Li at Dew Drop Inn 2:00pm-7:00pm

3. Ready Set Bloom - Rooftop Day Party w/ ANTWIGADEE! & DJ Rakimbeau at Virgin Hotel Rooftop 3:00pm-8:00pm

4. Xclusive Saturdays w/ PUDGE at Xcape Bar & Lounge 3:00pm-1:00am

5. Stay Outside w/ SNAXX at Breezy’s 7:00pm-10:00pm

6. Tag Me In w/ DJ PJ, Tymonie & DJ 2Ready at Element 79 at 9:00pm-Until

7. INFLUENTIAL w/ PUDGE at The O Bar 9:00pm-2:00am

8. OPULENCE Close Friends w/ DJ Juane Jordan at Foundation Room 10:00pm-3:00am 🍸

9. DJ FTK Presents Late Night Special w/ DJ FTK, Summer Indigo & Sweet Tee at Poor Boys 10:00pm-Late 🍸

Sunday 5.24

1. Summer Soiree w/ DJ Kelly Green at Hotel Monteleone Noon- 4:00pm

2. Pool Party w/ 504 Millz at Garden District Hotel 1:00pm-5:00pm *

3. Pool Party with Tito’s Handmade Vodka at Windsor Court 1:00pm-5:00pm

4. Where My Girls At Presents Summer Kickoff Pool Party w/ DJ Jess & Legatron Prime at The Maidstone 2:00pm-8:00pm 🍸

5. Club Soleil w/ DJ Chore Boys at The Pool Club/Virgin Hotel 3:00pm-7:00pm

6. Lit After Sunset w/ DJ Juane Jordan at K Social 4:00pm-Until 😊

7. RICCO ROSS All White Day Affair at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

8. Sunset Sunday at The Garden 5:00pm-Until *

9. Temps Libre w/ Saytrell, Tymonie, Pedro The Juice & DIV at Poorboys Bar 10:00pm-Late

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