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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

  • Festivals, Concerts and Other Special Events
    May
    Festivals, Concerts and Other Special Events
  • Gay Happy Hour
    Thursdays
    Gay Happy Hour
    Tommy's Wine Bar
    5PM
  • Live Music & Artist Spotlight
    May
    Live Music & Artist Spotlight
    Includes Artist Spotlight
  • Cocktails & Comedy
    Sat., May 11
    Cocktails & Comedy
    Bourbon Pub
    10PM
  • Country Western Line Dance
    Every Tuesday
    Country Western Line Dance
    John Paul's
    8PM
  • Lambda Legal Mixer
    Wed., May 15
    Lambda Legal Mixer
    Phillip's Bar
    5:30PM
  • Tea Dance
    Every Sunday
    Tea Dance
    Bourbon Pub
    6PM
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STOP THE FRISK: Rally Against Racial & Gender Profiling, May 9th STOP THE FRISK: Rally Against Racial & Gender Profiling, May 9th
Event
Members of the New Orleans community will rally to demand that Chief Serpas hold a public meeting to solicit community feedback on draft policies to end discriminatory policing practices. read more



Remembering the Upstairs Lounge Fire Remembering the Upstairs Lounge Fire
By Frank Perez, Ambush Mag
On Sunday evening, June 24, 1973, the deadliest crime against gays and lesbians in the history of the United States occurred at the Upstairs Lounge in the French Quarter. read more



Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, May 23-26 Saints and Sinners Literary Festival, May 23-26
By Staff
The Saints and Sinners Literary Festival will take place on May 23-26 at various venues in the New Orleans French Quarter. The 4-day event will feature a special line-up of icons, rising stars, and new and diverse voices from the LGBT literary world... read more



NOLA Pride Week, June 20-24 NOLA Pride Week, June 20-24
Event
NOLA PRIDE Week will take place June 20-24, 2013. The event includes the annual PRIDE Parade, Family Day, Cocktails with Pride, and many more events. read more



NOGMC presents "Tunes from 'Toons", June 21 & 22 NOGMC presents "Tunes from 'Toons", June 21 & 22
Event
The New Orleans Gay Men's Chorus presents "Tunes from 'Toons" with performances of your favorite childhood songs. Performances in New Orleans and Baton Rouge. read more



40th Anniversary Upstairs Lounge Fire Memorial Weekend, June 21-24 40th Anniversary Upstairs Lounge Fire Memorial Weekend, June 21-24
Event
The LGBT Commemoration Ceremonies are scheduled for June 24 and are designed to remember the 1973 Upstairs Lounge Fire as a significant event in LGBT history and to afford the 32 victims of the fire the dignity and respect they were denied at the time. read more



Rep. Badon Authors Bill in Support of LGBT Community Rep. Badon Authors Bill in Support of LGBT Community
News
Louisiana State Representative Austin Badon, D-New Orleans, recently stepped up to bat for the LGBT community in a big way by introducing House Bill 85. read more



GrrlSpot Pop-Up Bar! GrrlSpot Pop-Up Bar!
Event
The website reads "GrrlSpot is not just another Party... We're a movement." This not a figurative statement- it is absolutely factual. The 200 member lesbian and queer party troupe, known as GrrSpot, picks one venue each month to party and mingle. Each occasion is open to all people regardless of sexual orientation. read more



FAB on Frenchmen FAB on Frenchmen

FAB on Frenchmen is overwhelmed with an assortment of books, artwork, and other New Orleans-inspired keepsakes. Amongst the rows of books, one can’t help but to feel like they’re experiencing what many people call the spirit of New Orleans. read more



NO/AIDS Task Force: Dining Out for Life, July 18th NO/AIDS Task Force: Dining Out for Life, July 18th
Event
This year, on Thursday July 18th, dozens of the areas best restaurants will donate 25% of their proceeds to NO/AIDS Task Force. All you have to do is dine at one of these restaurants and 25% of your bill will help someone living with HIV /AIDS. read more



GLBT Resources GLBT Resources

Listing of local organizations that support the GBLT Community. read more
















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GLBT Bars & CLubs


700 Club
700 Burgundy St.
504-561-1095

ALL WAYS Lounge &
Marigny Theatre

2240 St.Claude Ave.
504-218-5778

Bourbon Pub & Parade
801 Bourbon St.
504-524-3788

Café Lafitte in Exile
901 Bourbon St.
504-522-8397

Club Fusions
2004 A.P. Tureaud Ave.
504-301-5121

The Corner Pocket
940 St. Louis St.
504-568-9829

The Double Play
439 Dauphine St.
504-523-4517

Good Friends
740 Dauphine St.
504-566-7191

John Paul’s
940 Elysian Fields Ave.
504-948-1888

Napoleon's Itch
734 Bourbon St.
504-371-5450

Oz New Orleans
800 Bourbon St.
504-593-9491

The Phoenix/Eagle Bar
941 Elysian Fields Ave.
504-945-9264

Roundup
819 St. Louis St.
504-561-8340

For More Nightlife, go to Live Music.