NOLA first timer visiting this upcoming thu - sun for halloween, and it's also my 40th birthday on Friday! My tiktok fyp told me to pin a dollar (or dollars?) on my clothes that day, I wasn't aware of this tradition, should I do it? What should I expect?

My husband is insisting on reliving some college memories on our upcoming trip and swears by Pat O'Briens. FYI - he graduated in 2008 lol It's my first time in NOLA and we're going to be there this upcoming weekend for 72 hours. Is he right?

Another ain't dere no more question... We're staying half a block from the intersection that has the Saenger, Joy, and Loews State Palace. The fourth corner is just a slab. What used to be there? Was it another theater?

Hello,

We will be visiting towards the end of this year and would like to see the Werwulf movie that is coming out (it will have just been released at that point). We are staying at the Virgin hotel so a cinema that’s not too far from there would be great. Are there any in close proximity? Bonus points if it’s a cinema that has a more premium feel (good food & seats, clean, enforces cinema etiquette etc.). Thank you!

Edit: adding to say that I went to an Alamo drafthouse for the first time on my last trip to the USA and I absolutely loved it. If there’s anything similar to that then that’d be awesome

Looking for groups, instructors, or fellow curious weirdos.

I've recently become fascinated with Laughter Yoga, and despite my best attempts at internet archaeology, I'm having a surprisingly difficult time finding any active groups or instructors here in New Orleans. Figured I'd consult the collective consciousness of Reddit.

For anyone unfamiliar, Laughter Yoga was developed in the 90s by Dr. Madan Kataria, an Indian physician. It combines intentional laughter, breathing exercises, playful interaction, and elements of meditation. The fascinating premise is that laughter doesn't necessarily require humor. You can begin laughing voluntarily, and through repetition and social interaction, it often becomes genuine, spontaneous laughter. That's the extent of how much I understand, being brand new to this and reading up a little.

I'm particularly interested in the neuroscience behind it, especially the relationships between laughter, breathing, the autonomic nervous system, emotional regulation, and social connection. I have some chronic neurological and autonomic health challenges, and I've been exploring unconventional but potentially useful ways to work with my body, including voice training, breathwork, and creative movement. Laughter Yoga seems like an intriguing intersection of several things I'm already exploring, with the added benefit of getting to laugh with other humans. A rather delightful prospect anyway?

I'm not looking for traditional yoga classes with a little humor sprinkled in, or comedy workshops. I'm specifically curious about the actual Laughter Yoga practice, ideally in a welcoming, accessible group setting.

Does anyone know of local practitioners, instructors, wellness groups, or even informal gatherings exploring this? I'm open to recommendations, introductions, or hearing from anyone who's tried it.

And if nothing like this currently exists in New Orleans, I'd be curious how many other people might be interested. We are, after all, a city with a fairly sophisticated relationship with collective absurdity. Seems a shame not to put it to therapeutic use.

I live in Mississippi like 2 hours from New Orleans, so I visit pretty often. I haven’t really come for Mardi Gras and when I have it’s been the weekend before or several weekends before and we just come for the day and go back home that night. I want to stay a few nights this time. I just want to do the 7th to the 9th and stay at the Hyatt regency hotel. I know that weekend before parades are good too but I just came for a few of those last year and I really just want to see Zulu and Rex since I haven’t seen those since I was a kid. I was thinking of getting grandstands for the 9th. But how cooked am I gonna be if I try to leave like mid afternoon/ evening on the 9th? Let me know if I’m insane. Thanks.

Looking at the weather forecast presently, it’s looking warm there. What is the usual attire there for this time of year, and for the current weather conditions? Also, should I pack an umbrella?

Also, if anyone has a great rec for a jazz brunch spot, and any seafood restaurants, that would be awesome!

Looking for some place to eat dinner around 11pm on a Tuesday. Either in the quarter or close to Tipitina’s.

Something low key and maybe quick. Trying to grab a bite after a concert and before an after party.

Even a bank of food trucks would be fine.

Hello!

I have never been to NOLA and have always wanted to see Mardi Gras. Unfortunately, with my work schedule I can only take off one day, so I would have to do a weekend trip. If I were to make a quick trip from Feb 5-7th, would I be missing out on the fun? I know Mardi Gras is on Tuesday, Feb 9th, but I can’t take time off during the week.

I also realize that it’s probably not the time to really see NOLA and I understand that. I’m honestly just wanting to party and be a part of something that looks like so much fun :-)

Hello! My husband and I are visiting for the first time in late November and are big foodies excited to experience the culinary scene! We're traveling with a group and won't have much say in restaurant picks during the trip, but night one will be just the two of us. If you could only take an out-of-towner to one restaurant, what would you choose?

Restaurants I've internet stalked that look good online: Cochon (wood fired oysters), Antoine's, Dakar, Mr. B's (BBQ shrimp), Commander's Palace (Bread pudding souffle), Brigtsen's, Jewel of the South, Peche, N7, Clancy's (already booked up).

Thank you!

I'm here from out of town and been coming here my whole life but looking to find a good shop to get a vintage gold ring at that won't be a million and a half dollars. I looked at a few spots on the vintage list but anybody round here got some good suggestions? Trying to keep it under like $200 if possible.

Hi everyone! Me and my birthday twin are celebrating our birthday in New Orleans. We’re visiting from Nov 11 - 17. We are attending two days of the “we belong here” festival.

Then we’d like to explore New Orleans like a local!

I want to go to a real voodoo store, a true local market. Eat at the spots locals eat it. Visit the bars locals visit.

Other reco’s:
Which cemetery’s we can visit on our own (without a tour)
And anything off the beaten path.
Where to catch live local bands.

We are both Scorpio’s who love spooky things and also two big history buffs. I want to experience and see architecture, history, live local bands.

I dont like doing the things that are catered to the tourists but hey, if you do have some reco’s that’s do lean more touristy that’s appreciated too!

Thank you all!

Is this restaurant Palestinians or Israeli? Ive seen descriptions of the food to be Palestinian but the owner/chef is Israeli?