#TNCWeekend: 5.29-5.31 ☀️

From poetry slams and wellness experiences to pool parties and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all, I hope this weather isn’t keeping you down! We’re headed into another weekend with a little rain in the forecast, but hopefully that doesn’t stop you from getting out the house and finding something fun to do!

Before we get into the weekend, our Orchestra Noir ticket giveaway is still live on Instagram until tomorrow, so go ahead and enter for your chance to win!

You’ll also see a few repeats from last weekend since a lot of events were canceled or rescheduled because of the weather, so consider this your second chance to catch a few things you may have missed.

More announcements are on the way, but for now, let’s get into the weekend!

-The Nola Collective

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Featured: Summer Starts Downtown ☀️

Earlier this week, we shared that The Nola Collective is partnering with the Downtown Development District on their Summer Starts Downtown campaign to highlight downtown businesses, deals, and experiences throughout the summer!

You’ll be seeing more from us on social soon! From staycations and happy hours to coffee stops, dining, local finds, and experiences, this is a great chance to explore downtown, try something new, and revisit a few places you may already love. If you want a sneak peek at the amazing deals running June 1st- August 31st, click below to explore the full Summer Starts Downtown guide: CLICK HERE

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Featured: Creole Tomato Festival is back June 6th-7th!

If you still want your festival fix, add the Creole Tomato Fest to your calendar! They’re celebrating 40 years this year, and if you’re a foodie, this one is definitely for you with cooking demonstrations, Creole tomato-inspired bites, live music, and local vendors throughout the French Market District. It’s also a great reason to check out what’s happening throughout the French Quarter, from the festival programming to the shops, restaurants, and riverfront views nearby. The festival is free and open to the public from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, with programming across Oscar Dunn Park, Dutch Alley, Dumaine Plaza, Latrobe Park, and the French Market. See below for the festival map.

For more information click here.

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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 5.29

1. Get Lit- Writer Event at Sports Drink 11:00am-1:00pm 😊

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

3. NOLA Speed Dating-Hetero 25-35 at The Channel 7:00pm-9:00pm 😊

Saturday 5.30

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

2. Arts Market at Popp Bandstand Corridor 10:00am-4:00pm 😊

3. Baldwin & Co Monthly Book Club at Baldwin & Co. 11:00am-12:30pm 😊

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

5. Maker’s Market at 4557 N Rampart 12:00pm-5:00pm 😊

6. Eternal Flowers Community Celebration at Studio Be 5:00pm-8:00pm 😊

7. POETRY & PILATES - Sculpt and Stretch at The Barn Studios 6:00pm-7:00pm 😊

Sunday 5.31

1. Yoga75: An Elevated Wellness Social at Virgin Hotels New Orleans 10:30am 😊🍸

2. Crescent City Flea at Junebug 1:00pm-6:00pm 😊🍸

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

4. Movement Meditations at Dancing Grounds 2:00pm-Until 😊

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

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

7. ANI-MAY: Gaming Mizer at 2509 Bayou Rd. 5:00pm-9:00pm 😊

8. CENA BOMBA- Colombian Dinner Experience at Tell Me Bar 6:00pm-8:00pm 😊

9. The Full Moon Collective at Breakwater Park 6:30pm-8:00pm 😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 5.29

1. Voodoo Gardan w/ Teena May at House of Blues 5:30pm-8:30pm 😊

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

3. Good Measure Presents Jamil Sharif Trio at Good Measure/The Barnett 8:00pm-10:00pm

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

5. Big Sam & Friends at Blue Nile 10:00pm-Until

Saturday 5.30

1. Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival- Saturday & Sunday at George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center 3:00pm-Until

2. Write About Now Poetry Live in New Orleans ft. Justin Lamb at Cafe Istanbul 6:30pm-Until 😊🍸

3. Don’t Sell Your Soul Showcase presented by the David & Wayne Creative Foundation at The Jazz Market 7:00pm-Until

4. ADO SOUL’s Birthday Bash at Blue Nile 7:00pm-10:00pm

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

6. Adonis Rose & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra Prince Tribute at Cook Theater 7:30pm-9:00pm 😊

7. The Soul Rebels LIVE at Blue Nile 11:00pm-1:30am 🍸

Sunday 5.31

1. Ole & Nu Style Fellas Second Line Parade Starts at 919 CLAIBORNE AVE 1:00pm-5:00pm

2. All In: A Garden Gathering With Dominic Scott at Clouet Gardens 4:00pm-7:00pm 😊

3. Lyndsey Smith LIVE at Cafe Negril 9:15pm & 11:00pm

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 5.29

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

2. Social Hour- Cocktails & Music at The Foundation 6:00pm-9:00pm 😊

3. R&B Retreat w/ Rozay Rell at Dovetail 8:00pm-Until 😊

4. Grown Folx Music w/ PUDGE at Nightbloom 9:00pm-1:00am 🍸

5. Cest Funk & Siisko Upstairs at Anna’s 9:00pm-1:00am

6. Still Into You: Sapphic R&B Party w/ DJ Rakimbeau, DJ Shan Li & DJ ChiNola at The O Bar 9:00pm-2:00am

7. For The Kultures w/ DJ FTK & Sweet Tee at Blue Nile 10:00pm-Until 🍸

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

9. Lord Chilla at The Saint 11:00pm-5:00am

10. Toxic Therapy w/ DJ Darkside, Kvng Fred, DJ Lionheart & DJ 2Ready at Poorboys 11:00pm-until

Saturday 5.30

1. The Sponges: Fever 54 Pool Party at The Maidstone New Orleans 12:00pm-8:00pm

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

3. Sunrise Shenanigans w/ DJ Ram at Maze Cocktail 2:00pm-8:00pm

4. Xclusive Saturdays w/ PUDGE at Xcape Bar & Lounge 6:00pm-1:00am

5. SET DE FLO (HTX x NEW ORLEANS) with AMARJI KING, IDKRYAN, BAD BEHAVIOR, EDEN, KILOBAUUD at Poor Boys 7:15pm-5:00am

6. Above the Current Sessions presents: Yacht Rock ☀️️at NOPSI Hotel 8:00pm-11:00pm

7. ALL 4 U w/ Pro$per Jone$ at The Library 8:00pm-12:00am 🍸

8. REWIND: 3 Year Anniversary w/ Legatron Prime, Snaxx, DJ G & Noinim at Republic 8:00pm-until

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

Sunday 5.31

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

2. David’s Dance! by ANTWIGADEE! ft. Pro$per Jone$ at The Chloe 3:00pm-7:00pm 🍸😊

3. Club Soleil-Special Edition: Adult Swimming ft. ET Deaux at The Pool Club/Virgin Hotel 3:00pm-7:00pm

4. Lets Xcape Sundays w/ DJ Jess at Xcape 5:00pm-Until

5. Sunset Sunday w/ DJ Poppa & more at The Garden 5:00pm-Until *

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