#TNCWeekend: 7.10-7.12 ☀️

Hey y’all,

Hope you’re getting your life back together after Essence Fest! After such a full week, the city is also taking a little breather, so this weekend is much lighter than usual.

If you haven’t caught our Essence Fest coverage yet, head over to our Instagram and TikTok. We still have so many videos to share. And if you were outside last week, tag us in your recaps. We want to see where you went, what you loved, and what moments made your week.

Looking ahead, we’re right in the middle of Essence Fest and Tales of the Cocktail. Tales of the Cocktail has grown into the world’s leading cocktail conference, bringing the global drinks industry together for seminars, tastings, networking, and special events. Whether you work in hospitality or just love a good cocktail, there will definitely be something for you to do. If you’re subscribed to our special newsletters, you’ll receive our Tales of the Cocktail Special Edition by Wednesday with events, RSVP links, and everything to have on your radar ahead of the week!

We’re also proud to announce that The Nola Collective is an official strategic partner for X Games NOLA, happening July 24–26. You’ll be seeing a lot more from us soon as we get ready for one of the biggest sports and music weekends coming to the city.

Now, let’s get into this lighter weekend!

-The Nola Collective

If you missed it, part two of our Summer Starts Downtown series with @downtownnola is now live, your neighborhood-by-neighborhood guide to where we’d go, what we’d book, and what’s worth adding to your social calendar. 🥂

Next up: Downtown Happy Hours + Dining Edition! We’re highlighting places to eat, sip, and make plans downtown, and every spot comes with a deal. Think all-day happy hour every Wednesday at Junebug, daily Aperitivo Hour at Gianna, a free daily cocktail with food purchase at The Baroness, two burgers and a bottle of Bordeaux for $50 at Saint John, and a $70 Carte Blanche “trust the chef” dining experience at Restaurant August. Part 3 coming soon!

The deals are happening now through August 31st. Want to see the full guide? Click below to explore the full Summer Starts Downtown guide: CLICK HERE

All events are organized into categories by date and linked for easy access.

* = recurring weekly | 🍸= TNC Favorites | 😊 = Solo-Friendly (Events perfect for enjoying on your own) | 💼 = Business/Networking Events

Friday 7.10

1. Jazz + Gumbo Studies - Book Talk w/ Calvin Stoval at Baldwin & Co 6:00pm-8:00pm

Saturday 7.11

1. Nola Miles Club- Run/Walk at City Park 8:00am 😊🍸

2. Tour De Orleans- 15K Bike Ride at 80000 Lakeshore Dr. 9:00am 😊

3. Blues Beats & Mat Meets at Dew Drop Inn 9:00am-10:00am 😊

4. Second Saturdays - Kayaking, Fishing Lessons…etc at Sankofa Wetland Park 9:00am-12:00pm

5. Flow & Grow- Self Care Class at Freedom at The Mat 10:00am

6. Yoga Club at Behr Connect 11:00am 😊

7. Community Artmaking at 1750 Bernard Ave 12:00pm-4:00pm

8. 5 Hour Writing Marathon at Twelve Mile Limit 12:00pm-5:00pm

9. Art of Becoming: A Class of ‘26 Group Exhibition - Opening Reception at 2941 Royal St. 5:00pm-7:00pm

10. All Ages Dance Party- Gallery Closing at Tigermen’s Den 5:00pm-8:30pm

11. AINT - Second Saturday Art Exhibit Opening at The Front 6:00pm-10:00pm😊

Sunday 7.12

1. “I Still Wake Up With Things To Tell You”Art Exhibit by Kayla Rose at The Pearl 1:00pm-6:00pm

2. Crescent City Flea at Hotel Peter & Paul 1:00pm-6:00pm😊

3. Black & Brown Yoga at Dancing Grounds 5:00pm

4. Love Island Season Finale Watch Party at Maroon Workspace 6:30pm-10:30pm

Friday 7.10

1. The Friday Set w/ Nell Simmons- Bradley at Virgin Hotels 7:00pm-9:00pm 🍸😊

2. Free Fridays w/ Honey Island Swamp Band & Deltaphonic at Tipitina’s 8:00pm-Until

3. Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers LIVE at Blue Nile 9:00pm-Until

Saturday 7.11

1. The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse 7:30pm & 9:00pm🍸

2. Couches w/ April & Vista at The Columns 8:00pm-Until 😊

3. Open Mic & Jam Session Hosted by Rahim Glaspy at The Verdict 8:00pm-11:00pm

Friday 7.10

1. Your Favorite Group Chat—In Person at NOLA Art Bar 5:00pm-10:00pm (NEW)

2. Summer Cocktail Menu Release Party w/ Legatron Prime at Tell Me Bar 6:00pm-9:00pm

3. Animals & Politicians Costume Party w/ Tymonie at Canoa 8:00pm-11:00pm

4. REWIND: 2010s - TWO ROOM TAKEOVER w/ Legatron Prime + Snaxx + Lafourche at Republic 10:00pm-Until

5. Trell’s Clubhouse w/ Say Trell, DJ Stylzz, Darling & Naada at Poorboys 10:00pm-Late

6. Pour Taste at OHM Lounge 11:00pm-2:30am

7. The Midnight Assembly at The Saint 11:00pm-5:00am

Saturday 7.11

1. SUNRISE SHENANIGANS SaturDAY Day Party w/DJ RAM at Maze 3:00pm-8:00pm

2. Xclusive Saturdays at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

3. No Pressure w/ DJ RQ Away at Virgin Hotel 8:00pm-Until 🍸

4. The Millennium Social w/ DJ Rakimbeau & DJ Sweet Tee at Vigorous Body 8:00pm-Until

5. After Daze w/ DJ 2 Ready & Dee Jay at Maze 10:00pm-2:00am

6. Late Checkout x Moments at Tragos Amargos 10:00pm-4:30am

7. House of OHM w/ Hondo, Michael Medina & Armani at OHM 11:00pm-Until

Sunday 7.12

1. Club Soleil at The Pool Club 3:00pm-7:00pm

2. Let’s Xcape Sundays w/ DJ Jess at Xcape 4:00pm-Until

3. Open On Sundays Pool Party w/ DJ RQ Away, Legatron Prime & Bandeaux Pat at The Maidstone 2:00pm- 8:00pm