French Quarter Events

Our curated list of upcoming neighborhood happenings is updated each Tuesday, so check back often!

Photo: Chewbacchus parade 2024 by Ellis Anderson for FQJ.  Event details below

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FQJ’s favorite neighborhood events – Mardi Gras and beyond! 

photo:  Chewbacchus parade 2024 by Ellis Anderson

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Tuesday, January 20: shows at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Mark Braud’s Colossus Brass Band Record Release

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, 626 Frenchmen Street

  • ~ FQJ’s Pick of the Week: Mark Braud's Colossus Brass Band Record Release

    Trumpeter and vocalist Mark Braud is the quintessence of the New Orleans spirit. His energetic interpretations of melody craft a freshly unpredictable spin on the tradition of jazz and the down-home, honest grooves of New Orleans. 

    ~ Born in New Orleans, Braud comes from a family of world-renowned musicians. Traditional jazz, R&B and the great American songbook inspire his engaging music. 

    ~ Braud has been a member of Harry Connick, Jr. 's band since 2001 and was in the band on Connick’s syndicated television show, Harry. 

    ~ He also served as the leader of the Preservation Hall Jazz Band from 2008 to 2016.  He has played with a who's who of the music industry, ranging from the Treme Brass Band, the Marsalis family, and the Blind Boys of Alabama, all the way to the Foo Fighters, John Oates, Tom Waits, My Morning Jacket, Mos Def and Erykah Badu. 

    Celebrate the release of Braud's latest project, Colossus Brass Band.  This performance features:

    Trumpets: Mark Braud, Kevin Louis, Wendell Brunious

    Reeds: Bruce Brackman, Roderick Paulin

    Trombones: Craig Klein, Freddie Lonzo

    Rhythm Section: Kirk Joseph, Gregg Stafford, Gerald French

    Click here to get tickets and see what other fabulous goodness Snug has in store for the month!

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Tuesday, January 27: 5pm

Corey Henry with Special Guests

New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue

  • COREY HENRY WITH SPECIAL GUESTS
    Tuesday, January 27, 5pm
    New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.
    It’s the weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series, this week featuring Grammy-winning (with the Rebirth Brass Band) and Grammy-nominated (for his own new album) trombonist Corey Henry. Bring a blanket to sit on! 

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Saturday, January 24, 7pm

Chewbacchus Parade

Photo: Melanie Cole

  • The Intergalactic Krewe of Chewbacchus (IKoC) is a Mardi Gras parade organization for revelrous Star Wars freaks, Trekkies, Whovians, mega-geeks, gamers, cosplayers, circuit benders, cryptozoologists, UFO conspiracy theorists, mad scientists, and all super nerds.

  • Below are 50 upcoming events happening in the FQ and surrounding neighborhoods. Want even more? Click the button at the bottom.  
  • For a complete list of live music happenings in the city, check out WWOZ’s Livewire Music Calendar!
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