Shopping
Local GemMagazine Street
FreeSix miles of antique shops, boutiques, cafes and bars that curve with the river from Canal Street through the Garden District and Uptown.
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NightlifeLocal GemDate Night
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave · New Orleans, LA
Why you should go…
Tipitina's opened in 1977 at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Tchoupitoulas Street, in a 1912 building that was once a gambling house and gymnasium. Its name comes from "Tipitina," a song by Professor Longhair, who performed here until his death in 1980. Members of the jam band Galactic bought the club in 2018, and its calendar mixes touring bands with local acts. During Jazz Fest it hosts the Fess Jazztival concert series.
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Good to know
General nightlife guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
Doors, showtime, last call
Three different times, and only one of them is usually on the poster. Check all three.
Covers and minimums are normal
Weekend nights often carry a door charge or a per-person minimum, especially for table seating.
Bring ID either way
Age policies shift by night and by room, so carry it even if you have not been asked in years.
Weeknights show the room properly
Quieter nights are the ones where you can actually hear the band and find a seat.
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