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Experience New Orleans Your Way…Get Unplugged!

We are native New Orleanians who love to enjoy the most authentic elements of New Orleans culture. From the brass bands to the po-boys, to the popular attractions and hidden treasures - we love to love this city and share it with others. We know that you have many choices for finding the best bars, restaurants, and attractions that New Orleans has to offer. NewOrleansUnplugged.com offers a new way to get to the best that the city has offer.

New Orleans Unplugged was developed to embrace the diversity of the lifestyles and demographics of the millions of people that live in and visit the city each year. Whether you are a local or a visitor, we understand that people are different and people seek to experience New Orleans in rhyme with who they are.  Our signature homepage provides users with the ability to “unlock the door” to the best of New Orleans based on their lifestyle, demographic, interests, and schedule. With this, we hope to maximize your experience by eliminating the need to sort through long lists of events, restaurants, bars, attractions, etc. that don’t appeal to you.

Once you have identified and selected your preference, the corresponding page delivers our daily recommendations for a New Orleans experience that fits you best. So we hope that you don’t mind, but we’ve done the leg work for you.  By narrowing down your search, we hope that you find it faster and easier to…Experience New Orleans Your Way! Get Unplugged!


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New Orleans, Louisiana



Just Visiting
Whether you are a first-time visitor or in town for a couple of days, we know that your time is limited. New Orleans Unplugged features recommended restaurants, events and attractions to maximize your Crescent City experience!

The Locals Love It
This page is dedicated to native yats. Find out how and why locals enjoy their city. From the quiet-kept cafes and eateries to down-home music and venues that draw loyal patrons. Here, you are sure to find local treasures both old and new.

Urban Vibe
Feast on the rich history and trend-setting culture that has always been a New Orleans fixture. Stay up to date on the businesses, music, nightlife, and groundbreaking trends that have helps shape New Orleans into one of the most unique cities in the world!

Family Fun
Whether visitor or a local, New Orleans has plenty of attractions for you and your family to explore. NewOrleansUnplugged offers the most up-to-date information to make your family fun day or vacation experience a hit with your kids!

GLBT
The gay, bi-sexual, lesbian and trans-gendered community represents a pride that is all New Orleans. New Orleans Unplugged offers information on GBLT-friendly restaurants, bars and venues, and also highlights the many businesses that make-up and support the GBLT community.

Community
Looking for resources? Volunteer opportunities? Find information on the events and resources offered by local civic, social, and non-profit organizations in the Greater New Orleans area. New Orleans Unplugged connects great civic organizations with the great citizens of New Orleans who need them.

Live Music
New Orleans is a musical melting pot with a live music scene that fuses all genres from some of the best musicians in the world.

Special Events
Your source for the festivals, concerts and other special events that celebrate the dynamic culture and diversity of New Orleans

Dine In NOLA
New Orleans Unplugged offers current recommendations for the best restaurants that New Orleans has to offer. Bon Appetit!

Bar Hop NOLA
New Orleans Unplugged offers current recommendations for the best bars in the city. Enjoy and remember, drink responsibly.

Community Calendar
Upcoming events and activities that are available to New Orleanians through local non-profit and civic organizations.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Sankofa Farmer's Market
    Saturdays
    Sankofa Farmer's Market
    3500 St. Claude Ave.
    10AM
  • Future of St. Roch
    Sat., May 18
    Future of St. Roch
    Cafe Istanbul
    10AM
  • NOCC: Chamber After 5
    Thurs., May 23
    NOCC: Chamber After 5
    NOMA
    5:30PM
  • Small Biz: QuickBooks
    Tues., May 21
    Small Biz: QuickBooks
    LSBDC GNO
    2PM
  • Small Biz: Financial Statements
    Thurs., May 23
    Small Biz: Financial Statements
    3300 N. Causeway
    2PM
  • Arts Market of New Orleans
    Sat., May 25
    Arts Market of New Orleans
    Palmer Park
    10AM
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Tulane Gets Grant for 'Free People of Color' Project Tulane Gets Grant for 'Free People of Color' Project
News
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Louisiana Research Collection at Tulane University is getting grant money that will fund a project promoting knowledge on the history of free people of color in Louisiana. read more



NOKP to Launch New Community  Effort in Gentilly NOKP to Launch New Community Effort in Gentilly
Event
On May 18, at Arthur Ashe Charter School, New Orleans Kids Partnership will begin offering free programs every Saturday for residents in the Gentilly area. read more



Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival, May 18-25 Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival, May 18-25
Event
In its second year, the Birdfoot Chamber Music Festival brings five evenings of dynamic live chamber music to the New Orleans community. read more



New Orleans Business Alliance: Strategic Plan Luncheon Event, June 10th New Orleans Business Alliance: Strategic Plan Luncheon Event, June 10th
Event
Join local business and civic leaders and make a commitment to the future of New Orleans' economy and its path toward growth and diversification. read more



Dryades YMCA Receives Kellogg Grant Dryades YMCA Receives Kellogg Grant

(New Orleans)– The Dryades YMCA of New Orleans was awarded a $298,190 grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan that will be used to help make children, under age 5, more school-ready. read more



Local High School Students Get Top Honors at Language Fest Local High School Students Get Top Honors at Language Fest
Press Release
(New Orleans) ─ Forty eight students from the International High School of New Orleans earned top honors at Southeastern Louisiana University’s 31st Annual Foreign Language Festival, hosted by the Department of Languages and Communication in Hammond, Louisiana. read more



Over 250 Volunteer for 'NOLA for Life Day' Over 250 Volunteer for 'NOLA for Life Day'
Press Release
NEW ORLEANS, LA– Over 250 volunteers joined Mayor Mitch Landrieu, District C Councilmember Kristin Gisleson Palmer, City officials, local community organizations, and residents for the third NOLA FOR LIFE Day on Saturday, April 20, 2013. read more



NORDC Movies in the Park NORDC Movies in the Park

The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission continues family-friendly movies in neighborhood parks all across New Orleans. read more



Community Cinema: Free Monthly Screenings at Ashe CAC Community Cinema: Free Monthly Screenings at Ashe CAC

Community Cinema is a national civic engagement initiative featuring free monthly screenings of films from the Emmy Award-winning PBS series Independent Lens. read more



Harmony Making Home Ownership a Reality Harmony Making Home Ownership a Reality

Harmony Homes offers beautiful newly constructed energy efficient homes at affordable prices to citizens of New Orleans. HARMONY partners with New Orleans Redevelopment Authority (NORA) and the City of New Orleans to assist any residents who wish to become first-time home buyers through specialized financing. read more



New Orleans Outreach: Volunteers Needed New Orleans Outreach: Volunteers Needed

On a mission to transform and improve the quality of public education in New Orleans, New Orleans Outreach responds to the unique needs of each of its public school partners by providing specialized programs, classes, and supplemental activities to meet the specific needs of the students. read more
















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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

Louisiana Small Business Development Center
www.lsbdc.org

Small Business Administration
www.sba.gov

Goldman Sach's 10,000 Small Businesses
www.dcc.edu/10ksb

GNO, Inc. 
www.gnoinc.org

Good Work Network
www.goodworknetwork.org

SCORE
www.neworleans.score.org

New Orleans Business Alliance
www.nolaba.org

Urban League of Greater New Orleans
Women's Business Resource Center
The Entrepreneurship Center
www.urbanleagueneworleans.org

Louisiana Minority Supplier Development Council
www.lamsdc.org

Louisiana Minority Business Developent Agency (MBDA) Business Center
www.lamsdc.org

Women's Business Enterprise National Council - South
www.wbecsouth.org

City of New Orleans - Office of Supplier Diversity
www.nola.gov

New Orleans Chamber of Commerce
www.neworleanschamber.org

Education Resources
Hope House
Adult Education, After-school Program
www.hopehouseneworleans.org

Instep Educational Technologies
For Educators
www.instepedtech.com

Teach Nola
For Educators
www.teachnola.ttrack.org

Health & Wellness
Dancing Grounds
Dance Classes for Children and Adults
www.dancingrounds.org

Common Ground Clinic
Adult Primary Care Services
www.commongroundclinic.org

No AIDS Task Force
www.noaidstaskforce.com

Planned Parenthood of New Orleans
www.plannerparenthood.org 

New Orleans Faith Health Alliance
www.nohfa.org

St. Anna's Medical Mission
Mobile Clinic
www.stannanola.org

Jefferson Community Health Care Center - Marrero
Adult and Pediatric Care
jeffersoncommunityhealthcare.com

Tulane University  Community Health Center - N.O. East
Adult Primary Care Services

Alzheimer's Association 
www.alz.org

Southern Food & Beverage Museum
www.southernfood.org

Daughters of Charity
www.dcsno.org

United Way Nola
www.unitedwaysela.org 

Play Nola
www.playnola.com

Youth Outreach
Youth Empowerment Project
www.youthempowermentproject.org 

Take the Lead Foundation
www.tlfnola.org

APEX Youth Center
www.apexyouthcenter.org 

Junior Achievement of Greater New Orleans
www.jagno.org

Family Services
American Red Cross
www.arcno.org

Hope House
www.hopehouseneworleans.org

Catholic Charities
www.ccano.org 

Salvation Army
www.uss.salvationarmy.org
 
Volunteer
Volunteers of America
www.voagno.org 

Habitat for Humanity
www.habitat-nola.org 

Hands on New Orleans
www.handsonneworleans.org

Music & Film Production
Film New Orleans
www.filmneworleans.org

Louisiana Entertainment
www.louisianaentertainment.gov

New Orleans Video Access Center
www.novac.org