#TNCWeekend: 6.26-6.28

From art pop ups and markets to community events and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all, Hope you’re doing well! This week is a little lighter, as expected, as we get ready for Essence Festival weekend. Still, there are a few favorites to check out before the city really turns up next week. RQ Away is bringing back his Lagniappe Series on Saturday, and Nesby Phips is celebrating the two-year anniversary of Reset at Sunset. So consider this your chance to enjoy a little reset before next week’s full schedule begins!

And if you missed it, part one of our Festival guide is now live for Quarter Club members. The public version will be released on Wednesday, but if you’re trying to plan ahead, you can upgrade by hitting the button below. This special edition is here to help you stay updated.

-The Nola Collective

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Featured: Summer Starts Downtown ☀️

If you missed it, part two of our Summer Starts Downtown series with @downtownnola is now live, your neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to where we’d go, what we’d book, and what’s worth adding to your social calendar. 🥂

Next up: Downtown Happy Hours + Dining Edition! We’re highlighting places to eat, sip, and make plans downtown, and every spot comes with a deal. Think all-day happy hour every Wednesday at Junebug, daily Aperitivo Hour at Gianna, a free daily cocktail with food purchase at The Baroness, two burgers and a bottle of Bordeaux for $50 at Saint John, and a $70 Carte Blanche “trust the chef” dining experience at Restaurant August.

The deals are happening now through August 31st. Want to see the full guide? Click below to explore the full Summer Starts Downtown guide: 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 6.26

1. CreativeMornings New Orleans Mixer at Sunnies 10:00am-12:00pm 💼

2. Get Lit- Literary Series at Sports Drink Cafe 11:00am-1:00pm

3. Recess w/ Prosper Jones & Valence Society at 86 Ave 6:00pm-9:00pm 😊

4. After Dark HIIT Club at Behr Health 7:30pm 😊

Saturday 6.27

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

2. Citywide Community Youthday at Lemann Playground 12:00pm-5:00pm

3. 90’s Kids Closet Market at Merchant Hall 12:00pm-6:00pm

4. Gator Bait- Artist Talk & Closing Reception at Axiom Gallery 3:00pm-5:00pm😊

5. Si Styles Thrift Tour: Summer Edition at Justini’s 3:00pm-7:00pm

6. “EGO DEATH”: A FuFi Art Show at Tech Plug 6:00pm-10:00pm 😊

Sunday 6.28

1. Puppies & Pride at Mojo Coffee Roasters 10:00am-2:00pm 😊

2. Meet Me For Matcha at Matcha Magic 11:00am-1:00pm

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

4. Reset at Sunset XXIV: 2 Year Anniversary at 1626 Cloverlead Rd. 3:00pm-8:00pm 😊🍸

5. Toups Family Meal w/ Big Freedia, Midriff & more at The Broadside 5:00pm-Until

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 6.26

1. Stooges Brass Band + Very Cherry at Tiptina’s 8:00pm-Until

2. Adinkra Lounge- Open Mic Night 1719 Oretha Castle Haley 9:00pm-12:00am 😊

Saturday 6.27

1. Black Music Month Brunch: Legends of the Dew Drop | Road to Rock & Roll at Dew Drop Inn 12:00pm-2:30pm 😊

2. Rose Festival at Grand Krewe 1:00pm-4:00pm

3. Willie Green Project at Good Measure 9:00pm-12:00am 😊

Sunday 6.28

1. Uptown Swingers Second Line Parade Starts at 2023 Cadiz St. Down 3:30pm-Until

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 6.26

1. 2 Year Anniversary Party w/ DJ Kidnice at K Social 5:00pm-Until

2. Nola Secret Sunset Sesh at Fish Pot Studios 6:00pm-10:00pm

3. Grown Folx Music w/ PUDGE at Nightbloom 8:00pm-12:00am🍸

4. REWIND: 2010s Edition w/ Snaxx, Noinim & Chiesa at Republic 10:00pm-Until

5. Nite Sesh w/ Maximo, Jake Ryan & Say Trell Gasa Gasa 12:00am-Until

Saturday 6.27

1. Poolside Rhythms w/ Spin Griffey at The Barnett 2:00pm-6:00pm

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

3. Xclusive Saturdays w/ PUDGE at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

4. Benibe w/ C’Est Funk Upstairs at Anna’s 9:00pm-1:00am

5. DJ RQ Away: Lagniappe With Special Guest Brandon Tarell at Tipitina’s 10:00pm-Until 🍸

6. NOCHE DE SAN JUAN w/ Luilly, Lady B & more at Cafe Istanbul 10:00pm-Until

7. Club Chido: MUNDIAL: Gabriela, Siisko, Jamil at No Dice 10:00pm-Until

8. NO [CNTRL] w/ Tymonie & Saytrell at Santos Bar 10:00pm-Until

Sunday 6.28

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

2. Club Soleil at The Pool Club 3:00pm-7:00pm

3. Cafecito Con Perreo w/ DJ Alexie & Siisko at Kira 3:00pm-Until

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

5. Study Abroad Fundraiser w/ D1ME, Kilobauud, Heelturn and more at Nightbloom 8:00pm-2:00am

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