Thu, Oct 1, 20266:30 PM
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The First Course: Elevated Dining presented by AT&T, Moet, & Veuve Clicquot
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Thu, Oct 1, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Pete Murano Band featuring Noah Young, Cam Watson & more
$13.05
Fri, Oct 2, 20263:00 PM
Festival · New Orleans
THE NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY RAISING CANE’S
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Fri, Oct 2, 20268:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Of Monsters and Men - The Mouse Parade Tour
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Fri, Oct 2, 20268:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
River Eckert: Generations of Groove - A Benefit for Tipitina’s Foundation
$45.71Cyril Neville
Fri, Oct 2, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Erica Falls & Friends present A Night of Marvin Gaye
$44.94 - $87.58Erica Falls
Fri, Oct 2, 20269:00 PM
Concert · New Orleans
Sub-Division Joy Division Tribute w/ The English Channels Cure Tribute
$18.7
Sat, Oct 3, 20266:00 PM
Nightlife · New Orleans
DJ Carol C with special guest Brian J Gitkin on guitar/percussion
$36.15Gitkin
Sun, Oct 4, 20265:30 PM
Nightlife · New Orleans
Schooled with Soul Sister: Deep Dive into Parliament-Funkadelic and the Mothership
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166 things to do in this calendar; current dates span Oct 1–4, 2026; highlights include The First Course: Elevated Dining presented by AT&T, Moet, & Veuve Clicquot and Pouya- The Forever Glades Tour. Use the date and category links on this page when you want a narrower plan.
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