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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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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

  • Special  Events in NOLA
    May
    Special Events in NOLA
  • Live Music Calendar
    May
    Live Music Calendar
  • Tango Tuesdays
    Every Tuesday
    Tango Tuesdays
    Eiffel Society
    7PM
  • Comedy Classic
    Every Wednesday
    Comedy Classic
    Eiffel Society
    7PM
  • Weekly Wednesday
    Wed., May 22
    Weekly Wednesday
    Art Klub
    7PM
  • Friday Nights at NOMA
    Fri., May 24
    Friday Nights at NOMA
    NOMA
    5PM
  • Farmer's Market
    Every Thursday
    Farmer's Market
    American Can Co.
    3PM
  • NOLAsynchroniCity Film Series
    Sun., May 27
    NOLAsynchroniCity Film Series
    Buffa's
    8PM
  • Food Truck Roundup
    Sun., June 2
    Food Truck Roundup
    Old NO Rum
    11AM
Better than Ezra Introduces Dynamic New Sound
Better than Ezra Introduces Dynamic New Sound By Lyndon Jones
May 2, 2013

Having assembled heavy-hitters from around the music industry who specialize in sound production, NOLA’s own rock vets Better than Ezra have set out to re-engage loyal fans, and introduce new listeners, to a previous work, but with new sound instillations. read more
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama in NOLA: Revisited
His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama in NOLA: Revisited by Staff
May 22, 2013

On May 17, New Orleans Unplugged had the fortunate invitation to experience a once-in-a-lifetime visit by His Holiness the The 14th Dalai Lama.The day began with a morning press conference at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center... read more
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The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, May 22-25 The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience, May 22-25
Event
The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience is a five day event, nationally recognized as one of the most prestigious festivals of its kind and features over 175 wineries, 1000 wines, dozens of international wine and food experts, and now continually raises over $100,000 annually for local charities. read more



The Great Mid City Memorial Day Crawfish Boil Off for the Bar Man's Fund, May 27th The Great Mid City Memorial Day Crawfish Boil Off for the Bar Man's Fund, May 27th
Event
On May 27, 2013, Memorial Day, Quarter Rat Monthly (QRM) is hosting a crawfish boil competition at Bayou Beer Garden in the Mid City neighborhood of New Orleans. read more



'Run or Dye' Headed to New Orleans 'Run or Dye' Headed to New Orleans
Event/News
Run or Dye is considered the world's most colorful 5K run/walk. Specially trained Color Crews blast participants with safe and eco-friendly powdered dye., read more



NOLA to Host 2nd Largest Poetry Slam in the Nation, Jun. 5 NOLA to Host 2nd Largest Poetry Slam in the Nation, Jun. 5

NEW ORLEANS – The city of New Orleans will play host to hundreds of poets from all over the country this spring for the 21st Annual Southern Fried Poetry Slam. read more



The 610 Stompers 4th Annual Ball Crawl: "A Streetcar Named Da' Fire", June 8 The 610 Stompers 4th Annual Ball Crawl: "A Streetcar Named Da' Fire", June 8
Event
Always a good cause and a great time, the 610 Stompers bring their extraordinary moves to the masses once again in the Uptown area on Saturday, June 8th for their 4th Annual Ball Crawl, appropriately titled, "A Streetcar Named Da Fire"! read more



2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent Connection Bridge Run, June 8 2013 Allstate Sugar Bowl Crescent Connection Bridge Run, June 8
Event
At 4 miles, and rising to a height of more than 300 feet over the river, this race gives participants a breathtaking view of the city's skyline at sunset. read more



Get 'Jazzed-Up' with Superior Seafood Get 'Jazzed-Up' with Superior Seafood
The Plug
Whether you prefer the more formal dining experience, a simple festival warm-up with a dozen fresh oysters (that are seasoned to simple perfection), or a deep-dive into a platter of Louisiana crawfish, Superior Seafood is ideal for the festival wind-up, or wind-down. read more



YLC Wednesday at the Square! YLC Wednesday at the Square!
Press Release
YLC Wednesday at the Square is a free, 12-week concert series with food and drink for sale to benefit the Young Leadership Council. The 2013 series begins March 6th! read more



Jazz in Park, Beginning April 18th Jazz in Park, Beginning April 18th
Event
The People United for Armstron Park presents their 3rd season of Jazz in the Park. These events take place on Thursdays, 5PM-8PM, April 18 - June 13. This music series is free and open to the public. read more



The Grill Room to Host Flamenco Dinner #JazzFest13 The Grill Room to Host Flamenco Dinner #JazzFest13
Event
Enjoy an evening of live Flamenco entertainment while dining in The Grill Room or sipping cocktails in the Polo Club Lounge. Guitarist and Windsor Court regular performer, John Lawrence, will be joined by the Ven Pa' Ca Flamenco Ensemble and special guests Antonio Hidalgo and Javier Heredia of Spain. read more



Artist J. Pierre shares his BBQ Shrimp recipe for Jazz Fest Artist J. Pierre shares his BBQ Shrimp recipe for Jazz Fest
Food
One of NewOrleansUnplugged.com’s favorite local artists shares a creative blend of seasonings to make his signature BBQ Shrimp dish. read more



This April at Mid-City Theater! This April at Mid-City Theater!

Don't miss Mid-City Theater's upcoming shows: Anais St. John presents "Lola Falana, Showgirl", Banu Gibson, "Chick Singer", "3X3 The One Acts", "Pat Bourgeois' Debauchery", and many more! read more



Upcoming Events at the Joy Theater Upcoming Events at the Joy Theater

Don't miss upcoming shows at the newly remodeled and revitalized Joy Theater on Canal Street. read more
















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