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New Orleans · Sat, Jul 25

24 new and novel ideas in New Orleans tonight: Sat, Jul 25

Dinner ideas, live events, bars, and nearby fallbacks for New Orleans tonight, Sat, Jul 25. Use the signals to decide what is worth leaving for.

Updated Saturday, July 25 · event dates verified when shown

Herlin Riley Quartet
Verified event 9:30 PM Today

Herlin Riley Quartet

Herlin Riley, a legendary New Orleans drummer and former Art Blakey sideman, brings his quartet to Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on Frenchmen Street. Known for his deep, driving rhythm and masterful time, Riley’s performance c

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro From $52.6
Alfred Banks (21+)
Verified event 8:00 PM Today

Alfred Banks (21+)

Join us for an extraordinary live performance by Alfred Banks at the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans. This intimate 21+ show features a unique blend of soul, indie rock, and experimental sounds that captivate the audienc

Verified eventHas a verified timeLive music Toulouse Theatre
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
Local pick

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
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
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Bacchanal Wine

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

Local pickBars and nightlife Bywater
Louis Armstrong Park
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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
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Brigtsen's

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

Local pickFood and drink Food and drink
Verti Marte
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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
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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
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
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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
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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