and Surrounding Parishes

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Looking for Things To Do in New Orleans and surrounding areas? Discover exciting local events happening this month including parades, galas, balls, festivals, and more!

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Upcoming Events

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French Quarter Tours on Fridays at 10:00 AM
Fri, Jan 17
New Orleans
Jan 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
New Orleans, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA
Jan 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
New Orleans, French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA
French Quarter tour given by guides with generations of family in New Orleans! From legalized prostitution, the creation of Jazz music, Mardi Gras parades, original cuisine, America’s first cocktail, and the multitude of floods and hurricanes, you’ll experience it all.
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Spring Fiesta Parade Carriage Ride, Promenade in Jackson Square, and Gala
Sun, Mar 23
Streets of the French Quarter
Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Streets of the French Quarter, 826 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Mar 23, 2025, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM CDT
Streets of the French Quarter, 826 St Ann St., New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Rent a Horse-Drawn Carriage and Ride in the Spring Fiesta Parade. Take your seat among Spring Fiesta Royalty, NOSFA Members, and Friends, and join them on their way to "A Night in Old New Orleans."
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Opera on Tap Free Concert Series at Domino on Saint Clause (1)
Wed, Mar 26
New Orleans The Domino
Mar 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Orleans The Domino, 3034 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Mar 26, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Orleans The Domino, 3034 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Our newest musical home is The Domino on St. Claude Avenue in the Bywater. Manager/bartender and fellow performer Chris Wecklein presides over this friendly neighborhood establishment with “an overachieving drink list!”
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Opera on Tap Free Concert Series at Domino on Saint Clause (1)
Wed, Apr 23
New Orleans The Domino
Apr 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Orleans The Domino, 3034 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Apr 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
New Orleans The Domino, 3034 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117, USA
Our newest musical home is The Domino on St. Claude Avenue in the Bywater. Manager/bartender and fellow performer Chris Wecklein presides over this friendly neighborhood establishment with “an overachieving drink list!”
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EATERIES

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They say you could eat at a different restaurant every night in New Orleans and never eat at the same place twice, there are that many local restaurants! See if it's true. Here we offer an extensive list of our favorite places to taste the infamous local cuisine.

NIGHTLIFE

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Cocktailing has become an artform in New Orleans. The bar scene in our city is more than just a quick trip to getting tipsy. Certain libations are literally like drinking history from a glass. We can point you in the right direction for the best bars in the Big Easy!

SHOPPING

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In this vast landscape of sales and souvenirs, knowing where to go to grab that perfect merch is sometimes a mystery. Let us point you in the right direction to the hot spots of retail!

LOCAL SERVICES

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With so many businesses offering helpful services to patrons of the city, New Orleans is brimming with solopreneurs who are skilled in their areas of expertise and available for hire. Browse our listings to find the perfect match for your service in need.

ACTIVITIES

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Spend the day looking and learning while lingering in one of New Orleans' intriguing museums or galleries, and spend the evening enjoying live performances in local entertainment venues or at the theatre.

TOURS

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While enjoying your time in New Orleans, be sure to dive deep in the immersive experience of a local tour company to explore the city with the help of professionals.