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This event takes place at the triangle on Esplanade by Galvez during Week #2 of Jazz Fest. Look for it at the neighborhood triangle as the festival enters its second week.
The FlagpoleMonday Night Casual Commander at Pandamonium Gaming
Pandamonium Gaming hosts a weekly Casual Commander meetup centered on fun, low stakes Magic in a relaxed setting. There is no entry fee, and proxies are welcome. Expect friendly tables, easygoing games, and a welcoming community. Participants can bring a favorite deck, try out new ideas, or simply hang out and enjoy EDH at their own pace.
NOLA: Happy Hour at Tough Break Loser's Lounge
Enjoy a relaxed happy hour at Tough Break Loser’s Lounge that brings people together for conversation, community and a bit of fun. Plans call for gathering on the back patio if the weather cooperates.
Tough Break Loser's Lounge, 3021 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117WWOZ Piano Night 2026
WWOZ Piano Night lights up the keys as a signature fundraiser for WWOZ and a longstanding Jazz Fest tradition for devoted New Orleans music fans. For one night, over two dozen pianists share the stage to salute the city’s storied piano legacy while supporting the city’s community radio station. The program spans more than five hours of piano, moving through boogie-woogie, traditional and modern jazz, R&B, stride, gospel, and everything in between. The lineup features Bill Payne (of Little Feat), Jojo Hermann (of Widespread Panic), Jon Cleary, Judith Owen, Joe Krown, River Eckert, Tom McDermott, Oscar Rossignoli, John "Papa" Gros, Josh Paxton, BC Coogan, Tom Worrell, Larry Sieberth, Kyle Roussel, Mari Watanabe, Victor Campbell, Shea Pierre, Jesse McBride, Joe Ashlar, Al "Lil Fats" Jackson, Keiko Komaki, Lilli Lewis, Mikayla Braun, Yoshitaka "Z2" Tsuji, and Kevin "Sonny" Gullage, with OZilians from around the world gathering to keep WWOZ strong. VIP "Byrd's Nest" Lounge, General Admission, and Sponsorship-level tickets are available, and the event is known to sell out.
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