#TNCWeekend: 8.7-8.9☀️

From Red Dress Run events and live shows to pool parties and late-night vibes — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey yall! We’re heading into the second weekend of August, which means two of New Orleans’ signature summer traditions are here: Dirty Linen Night and the Red Dress Run.

On Saturday, Dirty Linen Night transforms Royal Street into an evening of gallery openings, live music, artist meet-and-greets, and one of the best opportunities all year to explore the French Quarter’s art scene. The Red Dress Run also returns this weekend, bringing thousands of participants dressed in red together for one of the city’s most iconic charity events benefiting local nonprofits. Whether you’re joining in or simply enjoying the people-watching, it’s always one of the most memorable weekends of the summer.

If you’re looking beyond this weekend, we also just released the August edition of #TNCAgenda exclusively for our Quarter Club members. It includes a curated guide to everything happening this month, from concerts and festivals to networking events, happy hours, fitness classes, museum experiences, Restaurant Month specials, and plenty more. If you’re looking to make the most of August, now’s a great time to upgrade and unlock the full guide.

Now, let’s get into everything happening around the city this weekend!

-The Nola Collective

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Featured: Monarch Unplugged - New Thursday Series

Monarch Unplugged is launching tonight at The Monarch Hotel, and if you’re looking for a more laid-back way to spend your Thursday evening, this is one to check out.

Curated by LIVEWELL SAM and kicking off with PRO$PER JONE$, this new weekly series is built around intentional music, good conversation, and slowing things down. Expect vinyl listening sessions, unplugged DJ sets, soul, R&B, jazz, live recordings, and the kind of atmosphere where you can actually hear the music and enjoy the company.

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.
🕡 Vinyl Listening Session: 6:30–7:30 PM
🎶 Unplugged DJ Set: 7:30–10:00 PM

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FEATURED: Featured: 🏆 Vote for The Nola Collective in Gambit’s Best of New Orleans 2026

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 8.7

1. New Orleans Summer Makers Market at City Park 😊

2. Emerge Showroom at Nola x Nature 6:00pm-9:00pm 😊

Saturday 8.8

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

2. Tour De Orleans- 15K Bike Ride at 8000 Lakeshore Dr. 9:00am

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

4. Second Saturday at Sankofa Wetland Park & Trail 9:00am-12:00pm

5. Sound Bath & Meditation at The Singing Oak in City Park 9:30am

6. Flow & Grow Yoga & Self-Care at New Orleans Jazz Museum 10:00am-11:15am 😊

7. Coffee & ________ - A New Community Gathering Built Around Conversation and Presence at Roots Plants & Coffee 10:00am-12:00pm 😊

8. Hand Beading Series with Marwan Pleasant at Ogden Museum 10:00am-1:30pm 😊🍸

9. Antigravity Photo Expo at Marigny Opera House 11:00am-5:00pm 😊

10. Eternal Seeds Imagination League Summer ‘26 Mural Unveiling at Studio Be 4:00pm-6:00pm 😊

11. Dirty Linen Night at 200-1100 BLOCKS OF ROYAL STREET 6:00pm-9:00pm

12. “Looking Through The Southern Veil”- Group Exhibit at 606 Chartres St. 6:00pm-10:00pm 😊

13. “Home Run”- Art Exhibit Open by Lionel Milton at 1301 Decatur St. 6:00pm-10:00pm 😊

14. Beyond The Canvas: An Intimate Dinner with Terrance Osborne at Restaurant Revolution 7:30pm 😊

Sunday 8.9

1. Crescent City Flea at Merchant Hall 12:00pm-5:00pm 😊

2. Eternal Seeds Imagination League Summer ‘26 Showcase at Joy Theater 5:00pm-8:00pm 😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 8.7

1. Masquerade Sneaker Ball 2026 w/ Special Guest Vice President Kamala Harris 7:00pm

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

3. A Bobby Nsenga Experience at House of Blues at 8:00pm 😊

4. Full Voice: A Curated Spoken Word Showcase at Cafe Istanbul 8:00pm-11:00pm 😊🍸

5. Ryan Baptiste - Mashchine Set at Double Dealer 9:00pm

6. Live at Good Measure — Watson’s Theory feat. Mecca Notes at 9:00pm-12:00am 😊

7. Kortana The Singer LIVE at DBA 10:00pm-1:00am

Saturday 8.8

1. Red Dress Run Starts at Crescent Park 9:00am

2. Let’s Brunch Ladies - GiveFor50Four Girls Dream Fund 1:00pm-5:00pm

3. Big Couch Presents Do Scenes & Get Notes - Improv Comedy 4:30pm-6:30pm

4. Smoove Fest: For the Culture at Broadside 6:00pm-11:00pm

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

6. 42 Dugg + Babyface Ray - 4 The Trenches Tour at The Joy Theater 8:00pm

7. Live at Good Measure — Zehrin Sims at The Barnett 9:00pm-12:00am 😊

8. Dirty Linen Night with The Original Pinettes Brass Band at DBA 10:00pm

Sunday 8.9

1. Jazz Brunch and Open Play at the Exchange Pickleball 10:00am-2:00am

2. Hot 8 Brass Band Sundays w/ the Keep It Rolling Brass Band at Howlin Wolf 10:30pm

Parties + Listening Sessions + Happy Hours

Friday 8.7

1. All 4 U w/ Pro$per Jone$, Mikey Offline & Rakimbeau 8:00pm-12:00am🍸

2. For The Kultures by DJ FTK ft. ANTWIGADEE! at Blue Nile 10:00pm-Until 🍸

3. Boozy Bounce Red Dress Run at The Metro 10:00pm-4:00am

4. The Afties w/ DJ Rakimbeau, DJ Jess, Mikey Offline & Jake Ryan at Poorboys Bar 10:00pm-Until 🍸

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

Saturday 8.8

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

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

3. Red Dress Shakedown w/ Sissy Nobby, BOG Vonnie, Carl J Blunt & more at Katey’s 4:00pm-Until

4. No Pressure w/ DJ RQ Away at Virgin Hotel 8:00pm-12:00am 🍸

5. Primetime w/ Legatron Prime at Arora 10:00pm-Until

6. Session 08·08: From Sunset to Secret 10:00pm-2:00am

7. No Labels: After Hours w/ Legatron Prime, Zeus & more! at Poorboys Bar 11:00pm-Until

8. Red Dress Run After Party w/ Qbaby Worldwide & Lord Chilla at The Saint 11:00pm-Until

Sunday 8.9

1. The Red Afters at Culture Park 2:00pm-7:00pm

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

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

4. Sunday w/ Mikey Offline at The Monarch 4:00pm-7:00pm

See what’s happening next week during Tales by becoming a Quarter Club 🔑 Member & unlocking the list below!