Gyde New Orleans guide Something new

New Orleans · Jul 31–Aug 2

42 new and novel ideas in New Orleans next weekend: Jul 31–Aug 2

A forward look at New Orleans for Jul 31–Aug 2: events and places that are useful to plan around early.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

76th Street w/ Tornsey
Verified event 9:00 PM Friday, July 31

76th Street w/ Tornsey

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Gasa Gasa From $28
Historic New Orleans Collection
Local pick

Historic New Orleans Collection

A deep, often-missed dive into Louisiana history in a beautifully preserved French Quarter complex.

Local pickMuseums French Quarter
The Spotted Cat Music Club
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The Spotted Cat Music Club

A cash-only, no-cover Marigny favorite packed with locals and tourists for nightly jazz, blues, and funk.

Local pickBars and nightlife Faubourg Marigny
Private French Quarter Walking Tour
Bookable ★ 5.0 (11)

Private French Quarter Walking Tour

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored s…

Partner experienceViatorWalking Tour From $350
Lyfe Jennings
Verified event 8:00 PM Friday, July 31

Lyfe Jennings

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music House of Blues New Orleans
New Orleans Suspects
Verified event 9:00 PM Friday, July 31

New Orleans Suspects

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Tipitina's
Sip+Dip: Afro Beats
Verified event 2:00 PM Friday, July 31

Sip+Dip: Afro Beats

Sip+Dip: Afro Beats celebrates the vibrant fusion of African rhythms and New Orleans culture at Audubon Zoo. Attendees will enjoy themed dance sessions, live music performances, and immersive experiences under the evenin

Verified eventHas a verified timeExperiences Audubon Zoo
Maple Leaf Bar
Local pick

Maple Leaf Bar

An iconic 1974 Uptown watering hole with frequent jam sessions, local and national acts, and authentic NOLA funk.

Local pickBars and nightlife Bars and nightlife
Bacchanal Wine
Local pick

Bacchanal Wine

Outdoor jazz courtyard with the kind of easy, neighborhood energy tourists rarely plan for.

Local pickBars and nightlife Bywater
Scally w/ Losing Touch
Verified event 8:00 PM Saturday, August 1

Scally w/ Losing Touch

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music The Den at Howlin' Wolf From $13.29
Louis Armstrong Park
Local pick

Louis Armstrong Park

Relax in the green escape near the Quarter with jazz musician sculptures, duck ponds, and a peaceful fountain.

Local pickParks and outdoors Treme
Brigtsen's
Local pick

Brigtsen's

Classic Creole finesse in a quiet Uptown hideaway that feels built for lingering over dinner.

Local pickFood and drink Food and drink
The Ultimate Elvis
Verified event 7:30 PM Saturday, August 1

The Ultimate Elvis

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Jefferson Perf Arts Center
Verti Marte
Local pick

Verti Marte

24/7 Quarter institution for cheap sandwiches, po-boys, and the kind of late-night fuel locals rely on.

Local pickFood and drink French Quarter
Woodhouse Spa New Orleans
Local pick

Woodhouse Spa New Orleans

A quiet, polished day-spa escape with the kind of reset tourists rarely stumble into.

Local pickSpa Wellness Mid-City
Bookable

New Orleans Airboat Ride - Viator

Experience New Orleans' wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour wind…

Partner experienceViatorWater Activity
The Body and BIG|BRAVE
Verified event 9:00 PM Sunday, August 2

The Body and BIG|BRAVE

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Gasa Gasa From $22.85
The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band
Verified event 10:30 PM Sunday, August 2

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Experience the legendary Grammy-winning Hot 8 Brass Band live at New Orleans' Howlin' Wolf, a vibrant venue packed with soulful history and energetic community spirit.

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Howlin' Wolf From $24.94
Spa Atlantis
Local pick

Spa Atlantis

Locally owned French Quarter spa with a low-key feel and a broad menu beyond the usual massage.

Local pickSpa Wellness French Quarter
Couturie Forest
Local pick

Couturie Forest

Wilder than the rest of City Park, this is where locals go for a quieter, leafier reset.

Local pickParks and outdoors Uptown
Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits
Local pick

Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits

Backyard wine-and-music hang that feels like a neighborhood party after sunset.

Local pickBars and nightlife Faubourg Marigny
Clancy's
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Clancy's

Neighborhood fine dining institution with polished Southern-Creole plates and loyal regulars.

Local pickFood and drink Uptown
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
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Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Huge, messy po’boys and a neighborhood hangout vibe make this a classic local stop.

Local pickFood and drink Mid-City
Congregation Coffee Roasters
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Congregation Coffee Roasters

West Bank roastery outpost that gives locals a solid coffee stop away from the crowds.

Local pickFood and drink Uptown
M.S. Rau
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M.S. Rau

Museum-grade antiques, fine art, and rare treasures in a jaw-dropping Royal Street showroom.

Local pickShopping French Quarter
Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge
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Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge

Spot birds and big-sky marsh scenery in one of the country’s largest urban wildlife refuges.

Local pickParks and outdoors Parks and outdoors
The Sazerac House
Local pick

The Sazerac House

Cocktail history, tasting stations, and a self-guided experience most visitors skip.

Local pickMuseums French Quarter

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