1+ hour, 45+ min ago   (395+ words) OffBeat Magazine The City of New Orleans is investing in the long-term sustainability of independent music venues through the new Tune-Up Grant Program, which provides technical support, sound system improvements and workforce development opportunities. The program provides participating venues with…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (256+ words) Louisiana country artists Chris Pryor and Amber Lynn have received a 2026 Josie Music Award nomination for their duet “Let The Moonshine.” The song is nominated for Song of the Year – Country (Duo/Collaboration), placing the Louisiana artists among this year’s…...

1+ hour, 56+ min ago   (203+ words) The global drinks industry returns to New Orleans as Tales of the Cocktail celebrates its 2026 conference now through July 24, bringing bartenders, distillers, brand ambassadors and hospitality professionals from around the world to the French Quarter. Founded in 2002 as a walking…...

3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (317+ words) New Orleans’ signature celebration of contemporary visual art returns Saturday, Aug. 1, as the 32nd annual Fidelity Bank White Linen Night takes over the Downtown Warehouse Arts District from 5–10 p.m. Founded by Arts District New Orleans (ADNO) in 1994 as a neighborhood…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (235+ words) The third annual New Orleans Hip Hop Festival returns Aug. 7–9 with three days of live music, DJ competition, street culture and community events celebrating the city’s enduring influence on hip-hop. The weekend kicks off Friday, Aug. 7, with the second annual…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (246+ words) The New Orleans Public Library is seeking volunteers to help curate the 2026 Crescent City Sounds, the only music streaming service exclusively made up of New Orleans-based artists. The Library-built platform first launched with 30 local artists in October 2022, and has since…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (300+ words) OffBeat Magazine The Barnett is bringing a fresh take on New Orleans’ renowned music culture with The Skyline Spin, a free rooftop morning party presented by JdV by Hyatt and Austin lifestyle brand The Mushroom Cowboy. Taking place on Saturday,…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (207+ words) RuPaul’s Drag Race Star Bosco Brings Show to New Orleans OffBeat Magazine RuPaul’s Drag Race finalist and All Stars 10 standout Bosco brings her first full-length solo theatrical production, The Marvelous Miss Gender, to the Civic Theatre on Tuesday, July 21. Presented…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (399+ words) OffBeat Magazine The Mayor’s Office of Nighttime Economy and City Councilmembers have launched Districts After Dark, a program which encourages residents to show support for neighborhood nightlife businesses this summer and invite their recommendations for restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (543+ words) OffBeat Magazine Reinforcing its commitment to a diverse and qualified membership, the Grammys extended its annual membership invitations to over 4,000 established music professionals across genres, backgrounds and disciplines. The invitations sent today offer each potential new member an opportunity to…...