#TNCWeekend: 8.21-8.23☀️

From Vintage Fest and live shows to wellness resets and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all!

Another August weekend in New Orleans is here, and there’s plenty happening across the city - from live music and day parties to wellness events, community gatherings, and a few TNC favorites 😊

And if you’re already planning ahead, our August edition of #TNCAgenda is live exclusively for Quarter Club members, with even more happening throughout the rest of the month.

Now, let’s get into the weekend!

-The Nola Collective

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Monarch Unplugged - New Thursday Series

If you’re looking for lounge vibes, great cocktails, and a new Thursday night tradition, add this one to your list. The series continues every Thursday with a rotating lineup of DJs over the next few months.

📍 The Monarch Hotel
210 St. Charles Ave.
🎶 Music: 7:00–10:00 PM

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We’d love your support in Gambit’s Best of New Orleans 2026! If The Nola Collective has ever helped you discover a new restaurant, find something fun to do, support a local business, or experience New Orleans in a new way, we’d be honored to have your vote.

Under the Media category:

• Look for Best Local Social Media Account

• Type @TheNolaCollective as your write-in selection

• Click “Vote” after entering your selection to save it

Please note: You must vote in at least 20 categories for your ballot to be valid.

Thank you for supporting local and for being part of The Nola Collective community. Voting is open through August 28, 2026.

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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 8.21

1. CreativeMornings at The Exchange 10:00am-12:00pm 😊

Saturday 8.22

1. HIIT Club Block Party at the Village 7:45am-11:30am 😊

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

3. Tour De Orleans- 15K Bike Ride at Kinfolk Dr. 8:30am 😊

4. Yoga Social Club at The Barnett 9:00am 😊

5. “Shake Back” Woman’s Fit Camp at Dew Drop Inn 10:00am-12:00pm 😊

6. Puppies & Pilates at Urban South 10:00am 😊

7. Son of a Saint Block Party at 2803 St. Phillip 4:00pm-8:00pm 😊

8. Andscape’s They Fight - New Orleans Premiere & Talkback with Wendell Pierce at Orpheum Theater 6:00pm-Until 😊

9. Sambalaya Fundraiser at The Broadside 6:00pm-9:30pm 😊

Sunday 8.23

1. GetFit Wellness Expo at 2101 St. Louis St. 10:00am-11:30am 😊

2. Politics & Pilates: NOLA Edition at Sneak Politics New Orleans 11:00am-1:00pm 😊

3. Healers & Holistic Practitioners Meetup at Behr Connect 5:00pm 😊

4. Dreamathon: The Dream Tour - New Orleans at Republic 5:30pm-Until 😊

5. Silent Sundays at Mr Wolf Espresso 6:00pm-8:30pm 😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 8.21

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

2. Heart Strings w/ Tray & The Trendsetters at Venue Vapaille 7:00pm

Saturday 8.22

1. August 22nd & 23rd: Louisiana Vintage Festival at House of Blues 😊

2. Bingo Loco at Joy Theater 5:00pm-Until

3. CENA BOMBA- The Euphoria Nola Dinner Experience at BDFFrnt Vintage Shop 6:00pm 😊🍸

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

5. Write About Now Poetry Live in New Orleans ft. Lyrical Paradigm at Cafe Istanbul 6:30pm 😊🍸

6. Hannibal Buress NOLA Pop Up at The Howlin Wolf 8:00pm-10:00pm

Sunday 8.23

1. Valley of Silent Men Second Line Parade Starts at Tapps 3:00pm-7:00pm

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 8.21

1. Soca in di City New Orleans at The Broadside 7:00pm-11:00pm

2. Mocha w/ DJ RQ Away at St. Noir 7:00pm-Until

3. In Good Company w/ Spin Griffey at Riverfront Hotel 8:00pm- 12:00am (NEW)

4. ALT.SOUL @ THE DOUBLE DEALER FT. TYMONIE , MAKEDA KRAVITZ , LIVEWELL SAM & PRO$PER JONE$ at Double Dealer 9:00pm-1:00am 🍸

5. The Juke 504 w/Say Trell, Chinola & Geno at Nitecap 10:00pm-Until

6. REWIND: 2000s - LADIES OF THE AUGHTIES w/ Legatron Prime, Snaxx & Chiesa at Republic 10:00pm-Until

7. Meet Me On The Dance Floor w/ DJ Jess & DJ Rakimbeau at Foundation Room 10:00pm-Until

8. Kanye West Night by Loyalty Club w/ Mikey Offline at Element 79 10:00pm-2:00am

9. For The Kultures w/ DJ FTK & Kidd Love at Blue Nile 10:00pm-Until 🍸

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

11. Pour Taste at Apres Lounge 10:30pm-3:00am

12. The Last Roar w/ KVNG Fred, DJ 2 Ready, DJ JRoc, Chi Nola & Special Guest at Poorboys 11:00pm-6:00am

13. Nite Sesh w/ Maximo & Jake Ryan at Gasa Gasa 11:30pm-Until

Saturday 8.22

1. THE DEEP: OCULA w/ C-Lab & Elliot From Earth at The Maidstone 2:30pm-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 Miles Club: 3rd Annual Summer Day Party w/ DJ FTK at Virgin Hotels 4:00pm-7:00pm 🍸😊

5. Pretty Girls Love RnB New Orleans at Common House

6. SOULED OUT DATES: Drake Night at Republic 10:00pm-Until 🍸

7. Warren’s World 2 at Treehouse 10:00pm-2:00am

8. Set De Flo: Black August at Poor Boys Bar 10:00pm-5:00am

9. Last Call: Culture Clash w/ Jamil, DJ Rakimbeau, FTK, PUDGE & DJ Shan Li at Cafe Istanbul 11:00pm-4:30am 🍸

Sunday 8.23

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

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

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