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• Charmaine Neville Band Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Victor Atkins Quintet with Ingrid Jensen Tue, Nov 3 · 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket Tue, Nov 3 · 7:30 PM · Saenger Theatre-New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• Comedy Beast Tue, Nov 3 · 7:30 PM · Howlin' Wolf ticketweb.com · Other ☆Save
• The Brook and The Bluff (21+) Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM · Toulouse Theatre ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• The Brook & The Bluff, RYMAN Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM · Gasa Gasa ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• City of The Sun, Noa Jamir Tue, Nov 3 · 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• The Soul Sensations Wed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Leroy Jones Quintet Wed, Nov 4 · 6:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• The Living Tombstone - The Multiplayer Tour Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM · House of Blues New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• New Orleans Pelicans vs. Utah Jazz Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM · Smoothie King Center ticketmaster.com · Sports ☆Save
• The Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Terrence Taplin Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Mark Winters w/ Lyla DiPaul, Lynn Drury & Taylor Williams Wed, Nov 4 · 7:00 PM · The Den at Howlin' Wolf ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket Wed, Nov 4 · 7:30 PM · Saenger Theatre-New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• Cuffing Season w/ Sarah Mootz & ISƧY Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM · The Porch at The Howlin Wolf ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Nick Shoulders Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM · Tipitina's ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Laney Jones, Felix Rabito, and Tasche de la Rocha Wed, Nov 4 · 8:00 PM · Gasa Gasa ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Thundercat: Distracted AF Tour Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM · The Fillmore New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• Tony Dagradi Quartet Thu, Nov 5 · 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Anthony Jeselnik: Wrath of Man Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM · Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts atgtickets.com · Arts ☆Save
• The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM · Saenger Theatre-New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• Anthony Jeselnik Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 PM · Mahalia Jackson Theater ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• Gram Parson's Birthday Bash Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Louisiana Death Whistle, Neon 3D CD Party, b0nedata Thu, Nov 5 · 8:00 PM · Gasa Gasa ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• The 10th Annual Unofficial Kickoff Party to the Tulane Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Thu, Nov 5 · 9:00 PM · Howlin' Wolf ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• 3 Day Ticket - Pretty Lights - Soundship Space Bus Tour Fri, Nov 6 · Time TBA · The Fillmore New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• New Orleans Pelicans vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM · Smoothie King Center ticketmaster.com · Sports ☆Save
• Chuck Redd Bebop to Brazil Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM & 9:00 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Eric Lindell Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM · Chickie Wah Wah ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Sweeney Todd Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM · Westwego Perf Arts Theatre ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• ZOLTAN KASZAS: WORLDWIDE(ish) TOUR Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM · The Joy Theater ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM · Saenger Theatre-New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• Bowling For Soup Fri, Nov 6 · 7:30 PM · Tipitina's ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Jon B. Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM · House of Blues New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert 40th Anniversary Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM · Jefferson Perf Arts Center ticketmaster.com · Other ☆Save
• Pretty Lights - Soundship Space Bus Tour Fri, Nov 6 · 8:00 PM · The Fillmore New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• The Tipping Point: The Decade of Impact Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM · Orpheum Theater ticketmaster.com · Music ☆Save
• Alex Sandra w/ Everstatic, Amorance & Weeping Hour Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM · The Den at Howlin' Wolf ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Daikaiju with The Nancies and STGMA Fri, Nov 6 · 9:00 PM · Gasa Gasa ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Kabaka Pyramid [LATE NIGHT SHOW] Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 PM · Chickie Wah Wah ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Southeastern Louisiana Lions Mens Football vs. Incarnate Word Cardinals Football Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBA · Strawberry Stadium ticketmaster.com · Sports ☆Save
• Tulane Green Wave Football vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Football Sat, Nov 7 · Time TBA · Yulman Stadium ticketmaster.com · Sports ☆Save
• The Lion King (Touring) - Recommended for ages 6 and up. All guests entering the theater, regardless of age, must have a ticket Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM · Saenger Theatre-New Orleans ticketmaster.com · Arts ☆Save
• Autumn Dominguez & Seth Finch Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM · Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro ticketweb.com · Music ☆Save
• Now You See Us: Comedy Tour Sat, Nov 7 · 7:00 PM · Howlin' Wolf ticketweb.com · Other ☆Save

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• Commander's Palace 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130 Creole
• Cafe du Monde 800 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Cafe
• Dooky Chase's Restaurant 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119 Creole
• Preservation Hall 726 St Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116 Music Venues
• Tipitina's 501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115 Music Venues
• New Orleans Jazz Museum 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116 Museums
• New Orleans Museum of Art 1 Collins Diboll Cir, New Orleans, LA 70124 Museums
• Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe 7801 Panola Street, New Orleans Cafes
• Camellia Grill 626 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans Restaurants
• Flora Coffee 2600 Royal Street, New Orleans 70117 Cafes
• The Club Ms Mae’s 4336 Magazine Street, New Orleans Bars
• Costera 4938 Prytania Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants (504) 302-2332 · Website
• St. Joe's Bar 5535 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Bars (504) 899-3744
• The Bulldog, Uptown 3236 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Bars (504) 891-1516
• Picnic Provisions & Whiskey 741 State Street, New Orleans 70118 Restaurants (504) 266-2810 · Website
• The Vintage 3121 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Cafes (504) 324-7144 · Website
• Lilette 3637 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants (504) 895-1636 · Website
• Nirvana Indian Cuisine 4308 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants (504) 894-9797 · Website
• Avo 5908 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants
• Lebanon's Cafe 1500 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans 70118 Restaurants (504) 862-6200 · Website
• Ted's Frostop 3100 Calhoun Street, New Orleans 70125 Restaurants (504) 861-3615 · Website
• Petite Rouge Cafe 3146 Calhoun Street, New Orleans 70125 Cafes (504) 520-9688 · Website
• Torshi 504 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans Restaurants
• Napoleon House 500 Chartres Street, New Orleans Restaurants Website
• EnVie 1241 Decatur Street, New Orleans 70116 Cafes (504) 524-3689 · Website
• Balcony Bar and Cafe 3201 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Bars
• Bennachin Royal Street, New Orleans Restaurants (504) 522-1230 · Website
• Carrollton Station Bars Website
• Odenheimer Aquarium Museums Website
• Louisiana State Museum Library Museums Website
• Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum 929 Camp Street, New Orleans Museums (504) 523-4522 · Website
• The Bean Gallery 637 N Carrollton Ave, New Orleans Cafes
• Mother-in-Law Lounge 1500 North Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans Bars
• Tujague's Restaurant 429 Decatur Street, New Orleans Restaurants Website
• Pat O'Briens 718 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans 70116 Bars (504) 525-4823
• Maple Street Cafe 7623 Maple Street, New Orleans Restaurants
• House of Dance & Feathers 1317 Tupelo Street, New Orleans 70117 Museums Website
• Lola's 3312 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans Restaurants
• Coco Hut 2515 Bayou Road, New Orleans Restaurants (504) 945-8788
• Slim Goodies Diner 3322 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants
• Bahn Mi Boys 3244 Magazine St, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants (504) 895-7272
• Mahoney's Po-boy Shop 3454 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants (504) 899-3374 · Website
• Baru 3700 Magazine Street, New Orleans 70115 Restaurants
• Willie Mae's Scotch House 2401 Saint Ann Street, New Orleans 70119 Restaurants (504) 822-9503
• Dooky Chase 2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans 70119 Restaurants (504) 821-0600
• Theo's Neighborhood Pizza 4024 Canal Street, New Orleans Restaurants Website
• Mandina's 3800 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119 Restaurants (504) 482-9179 · Website

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1. FQ #1

   French Quarter

   Start in the Vieux Carre: ironwork balconies, Jackson Square, music on every corner. Highlights · mentioned by 2 sources · verified Sep 19, 2026

2. GD #2

   Garden District

   Mansions, cemeteries and Magazine Street shops; tour it or walk it solo. Highlights · mentioned by 2 sources · verified Sep 19, 2026

3. FS #3

   Frenchmen Street

   Clubs plus the nightly art bazaar; where locals go out. Highlights · mentioned by 2 sources · verified Sep 19, 2026

4. CP #4

   City Park

   1,300 acres of moss-draped oaks, NOMA and the sculpture garden. Highlights · Outdoors · mentioned by 2 sources · verified Sep 19, 2026

5. NO #5

   New Orleans Museum of Art

   Fine-arts anchor inside the park; pair with the garden. Highlights · mentioned by 2 sources · verified Sep 19, 2026

6. CP #6

   Commander's Palace

   Garden District grande dame; the special-occasion table. Food · mentioned by 2 sources · verified Sep 19, 2026

7. PH #7

   Preservation Hall

   Trad-jazz room keeping the old style alive nightly. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

8. T #8

   Tipitina's

   Uptown funk institution since 1977. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

9. CD #9

   Cafe du Monde

   Beignets at 800 Decatur; the line moves fast. Food · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

10. NW #10

    National WWII Museum

    Higgins Boats, planes and a 1940s stage show; allow half a day. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

11. NO #11

    New Orleans Jazz Museum

    Early-jazz artifacts at the Mint. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

12. AZ #12

    Audubon Zoo

    Top-ranked zoo plus the Louisiana swamp house. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

13. FM #13

    Faubourg Marigny

    Full-day wander past the Quarter. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

14. J #14

    JAMNOLA

    Walk-through joy-art-music funhouse. Highlights · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

15. DC #15

    Dooky Chase's Restaurant

    Treme Creole landmark on the essential-38 list. Food · mentioned by 1 source · verified Sep 19, 2026

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