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NOLA River Fest Celebrates the Mighty Mississippi June 1, 2024

The 11th annual NOLA River Fest is set to celebrate the grandeur of the Mighty Mississippi River on June 1, 2024, with a day of music, culture and community events. […]

Material Institute Accepting Applications for 2024 Recording Artist Residency

The Material Institute has opened applications for its Recording Artist Residency program, a year-long initiative aimed at enhancing the creative and professional development of musical artists from New Orleans. This […]

Tipitina’s Free Fridays Concert Series Returns

Music lovers, mark your calendars! From May 24 to August 30, 2024, Tipitina’s will host its Free Fridays concert series, offering 15 weeks of unforgettable live music at 501 Napoleon […]

Da Showstoppaz Are Suing Big Freedia and Beyoncé

Renowned bounce music artist Big Freedia and global superstar Beyoncé are facing a copyright infringement lawsuit filed in Louisiana earlier this week. The local music group Da Showstoppaz claim that […]

Weekly Picks ( May 23 – May 29)

Here are OffBeat’s picks during another exciting week in New Orleans with no shortage of live music and cultural events to keep you entertained! Check out our OffBeat Weekly Picks […]

Purple Takeover 2024: A Celebration of Prince’s Legacy

New Orleans is gearing up for a vibrant and music-filled weekend with the Purple Takeover New Orleans 2024, a celebration of Prince’s birthday. Running from June 7 to June 9, […]

Dakar NOLA presents Afro Freedom Afro Feast

Tickets to the 3rd annual Dakar NOLA presents Afro Freedom Afro Feast are now on sale. The Juneteenth event is set for Sunday, June 16, from 3 – 8 p.m. […]

Jazz Funeral and Second Line to Honor COVID-19 Victims

New Orleans is set to embrace an evening of catharsis and gratitude with the upcoming Spirit of Louisiana Jazz Funeral and Second Line on Saturday, May 25 at 4 p.m. […]

The Jazz Foundation of America Presents Brian Quezergue

The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in collaboration with the Jazz Foundation of America, is pleased to present a performance by Brian Quezergue on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 2 p.m. […]

Two Grant Opportunities for Community and Arts Projects Open

Two grant opportunities aimed at supporting community engagement and innovative arts projects launched this week. Community Arts Grants: More Joy The Community Arts Grants (CAG), funded by the City of […]