#TNCWeekend: 7.17-7.19☀️

From wellness resets 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 ☺️

This is our last semi- quiet weekend before New Orleans jumps into Tales of the Cocktail and X Games weekend, so this week’s list has a little bit of everything. It’s the perfect weekend to get out, try something new, and enjoy the city before the next few weeks get very busy.

We also released our special edition Tales of the Cocktail Guide this week, so be sure to check it out below if you’re interested in all the festivities happening across the city.

Our next special edition guide will be for White Linen Night on August 1. Needless to say, there are plenty of amazing things happening between now and the beginning of August!

-The Nola Collective

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FEATURED: X Games New Orleans Championship 2026

Before we get into this week’s guide, we wanted to give one more shoutout to another major event coming to New Orleans!

As we mentioned in last week’s newsletter, we’re proud to be an official strategic media partner for X Games New Orleans Championship 2026!

If you haven’t been keeping up, X Games is bringing three days of action sports, live music, and festival experiences to New Orleans, July 24-26, with competitions at the Caesars Superdome and nightly concerts at the Smoothie King Center.

The music lineup includes Metro Boomin and Subtronics, along with fan experiences, athlete appearances, interactive activations, food, and plenty happening throughout the weekend.

As part of our partnership, our readers can save 25% on tickets using the link below. Use code XGMODE for the 3 Day bundle.

🎟️ Grab your discounted tickets here: 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 7.17

1. Local Talent- Artist Roundtable at Studio Be 6:30pm 😊🍸

2. Movies in the Park- Shrek at The Doghouse 7:00pm😊

Saturday 7.18

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

2. Tour De Orleans Starts 80000 Lakeshore Dr. 9:00am -Until

3. HIIT Club at Behr Connect 9:00am😊

4. Afro Soca Sculpt at Crown Community Garden 10:00am-11:00am

5. Saturdays at NOAAM 11:00am-4:00pm 😊

6. The Beauty Hub at Treme Market Branch 4:00pm-7:00pm

7. Community Farmers Market - Marigny 5:00pm-8:00pm

Sunday 7.19

1. fStop504- Collaborative Photoshoot at The Chicory 2:00pm-5:00pm😊

2. Sunday Ecstatic Dance at New Marigny Theatre 3:15pm-Until

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 7.17

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

2. 90’s Country Line Dancing at Urban South 7:00pm-8:00pm

3. Open Mic Night at Adinkra Lounge 9:00pm-12:00am

4. Soul Rebels LIVE at DBA 10:00pm-Until

5. Mike Posner With Sounds by BRODY JENNER + PELL + LEGATRON PRIME at Republic NOLA 10:00pm-Until

Saturday 7.18

1. Taste of Africa at Culture Park 12:00pm-8:00pm🍸😊

2. The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse 7:30pm & 9:00pm 🍸😊*

3. Steve Lands LIVE at Good Measure 9:00pm-12:00am😊

Sunday 7.19

1. Silent Sundays- Intimate Musical Experience at Mr Wolf Espresso 6:00pm-8:30pm😊

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 7.17

1. Mocha- Vinyl Listening Lounge w/ DJ RQ Away at St. Noir 7:00pm-10:00pm 🍸😊

2. All 4 U w/ Pro$per Jone$ at Dew Drop Inn 8:00pm-12:00am🍸

3. Vino Eletrico at Tell Me Bar 8:00pm-Late

4. For The Girls w/ Kvng Fred at Maze 9:00pm-2:00am

5. Lovers & Friends R&B Lounge w/ DJ Kid Nice at The O Bar 9:00pm-2:00am

6. Lipstick Presents Heatwave w/ Lady Gold, DJ Raemo, DJ Shan Li & DJ PJ at Club Switch 9:00pm-Until

7. Madspinnz & Heelturn at Anna’s 10:00pm-1:00am

8. Unhorethodox Behavior w/ DJ FTK, Jake Ryan & Tymonie at The Domino 10:00pm-Until

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

10. Nite Sesh w/ Jake Ryan, Klitz & Renzi at Gasa Gasa 11:30pm-Until

Saturday 7.18

1. The Girls Club....HeatCheck - 2026 Summer Pool Party at The Maidstone 2:00pm-Until

2. SUNRISE SHENANIGANS SaturDAY Day Party w/DJ RAM at Maze 3:00pm-8:00pm

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

4. NOLA Secret Sesh In The Garden at Paradigm Garden 6:00pm-10:00pm

5. Proof After Dark: Y2K Edition at Barrel Proof 8:00pm-Until

6. Tales of The Velvet Sessions at Foundation Room 9:00pm-1:30am 🍸

7. Pure Intentions Presents Up To No Good - Euphoria Night w/ Legatron Prime & more at Rabbit Hole 10:00pm-4:00am

8. Club Yonce w/ Legatron Prime, Say Trell & DJ Rakimbeau at Nite Cap Bar 10:00pm-Until

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

10. ASCENDANCE PRESENTS: CANCER SZN w/ Aliyuhhh & DJ FTK at Cafe Istanbul 11:00pm-2:00am

Sunday 7.19

1. Club Chido - Mundial World Cup Final Watch & Pool Party at Virgin Hotel 1:00pm-7:00pm

2. FIFA World Cup - Finale Watch Party at Barrel Proof 2:00pm

3. Sundaze w/ Ghazi Gamali & Pellow Talk at Sunnies 4:00pm-7:00pm🍸

4. Let’s Xcape Sundays w/ DJ Jess & DJ Kidnice at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

5. Les Cordier Presents: Zach The Builder’s BBQ 5:00pm-9:00pm

6. Speed Rack Season 14 Finals at The Republic NOLA 5:00pm-9:00pm

7. NIGHTBLOOM Welcome Party sponsored by PMBrokerage & Consulting 8:00pm-11:00pm 🍸

8. Dímelo en Español Presented by Mijenta Tequila Hilton Riverside Hotel 8:00pm-11:00pm

9. Studio 504 at Jolie 9:00pm-12:00am

10. The Spare Room Ode To The Bowl at Fulton Alley 10:00pm-Until

11. Diaspora Frequencies: NOLA After Hours at Nightbloom 11:30pm-2:00am🍸

12. Last Call w/ Sweet Gwendoline French Gin at Anna’s Midnight - Until

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