New Orleans BriefWeek of Jun 22 – Jun 28, 2026
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This Week at a Glance

Party for the Planet presented by Entergy

Monday, June 22 • 8:00 PM · Audubon Louisiana Nature Center, New Orleans

A spring conservation event series with family-friendly activities hosted by Audubon Nature Institute at multiple Audubon locations from March through June.

Author Night at Latter Library: Local Pride

Tuesday, June 23 • 5:30 PM · Latter Library, New Orleans

LGBTQIA+ writers from New Orleans share work in a rare celebration of queer voices shaping the city's literary scene.

Ogden After Hours: Yusa & Steve Masakowski

Thursday, June 25 • 6:00 PM · Ogden Museum of Southern Art, New Orleans

Cuban guitarist Yusa teams up with New Orleans jazz legend Steve Masakowski for a rare two-guitar performance, plus artist meet-and-greet and kid art activities.

Stooges Brass Band

Friday, June 26 • 9:00 PM · Tipitina's, New Orleans

Free Friday night brass band funk at Tipitina's—exactly what summer in New Orleans should sound like.

Arts Market New Orleans

Saturday, June 27 • 9:00 AM · City Park's Popp Bandstand, New Orleans

Local artists and makers fill City Park with original work, crafts, and community—the best weekend morning to shop hyperlocal.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents’ Cheat Sheet

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Tue, Jun 23 • 12:00 PM · Louisiana Children's Museum · New Orleans
Tuesday, 9:30 AM–11 AM at Louisiana Children's Museum. Kids get hands-on with plants, dirt, and growing things—exactly the outdoor time children need in summer.
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Tue, Jun 23 • 9:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Tuesday, 9 AM–11 AM at New Orleans City Park. Join other families picking up litter and teaching kids that community care is summer fun too.
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Sun, Jun 28 • 8:00 AM · New Orleans City Park · New Orleans
Sunday, 8 AM–12 PM at New Orleans City Park. Pick up fresh produce, local honey, and baked goods while kids run around the park—the best Sunday routine in the city.

⚠️ What Affects Your Week

⚠️The city is launching a grant program this week to help French Quarter businesses harmed by ongoing Sewerage & Water Board construction on Decatur and St. Peter Streets. If you own a struggling shop or restaurant in that corridor, check with the SWB for application details.
⚠️Raising Cane's 9th Ward Stadium officially broke ground Monday at LCMC Health Field. It's happening—after years of delays, construction for a new multipurpose venue is underway in the Lower 9th.

🌟 This Weekend · Jun 26 – Jun 28

The Victory Belles Salute to Hope NOLA

Fri, Jun 26 • 5:30 PM

National WWII Museum · New Orleans

Enjoy a three-course dinner after the delightful Victory Belles trio perform the popular and patriotic music of the 1940s in rich, three-part harmony. See the Details

Yoga in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA

Sat, Jun 27 • 8:00 AM

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden · New Orleans

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DJ RQ Away: Lagniappe NOLA

Sat, Jun 27 • 11:00 PM

Tipitina's · New Orleans

Tipitina's Presents With Special Guest Brandon Tarell ------------------------------------------------------------------ Sat Jun 27, 2026 Doors: 10:00 pm / Show: 11:00 pm Ages 18 and Up Sat, Jun 27,…

Public Tours in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden NOLA

Sun, Jun 28 • 10:30 AM

Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden · New Orleans

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👨‍👩‍👧 Family Picks (1)

Kids & Family (1)

Louisiana Children's Museum programs run daily; parks offer nature exploration and outdoor play from Tuesday through Sunday.

GiveNOLA Day NOLA

Mon, Jun 22 • 8:00 PM

Upturn Arts · New Orleans

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🌇 Around New Orleans (2)

Community Events (2)

Get outside: cleanup crews, farmers markets, and environmental restoration projects connect neighbors to the city.

Pelican Greenhouse Summer Series NOLA

Tue, Jun 23 • 8:00 AM

New Orleans City Park · New Orleans

Pelican Greenhouse is hosting an eight-week summer series for individual volunteers to assist in operations

Meet the Author: Jonathan Parshall, “1942: Crux of War” NOLA

Wed, Jun 24 • 4:30 PM

National WWII Museum · New Orleans

Join us for the General Raymond E. Mason Distinguished Lecture on World War II to about one of the war’s most pivotal years. See the Details

📰 News You Should Know

Public Safety (1)

📌 Save the Date

Notable events, festivals, and deadlines coming up in the next 3 months.

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