You are the currency. Trade yourself.
Forget money. Your time, your skills, your knowledge, your presence — that's what has real value. Trade who you are with the people around you. Any talent. Any service. Anything you've got — right here in New Orleans.
Things to Do in NOLA
Swipe through curated picks by genre — music, art, talks, family fun & more.
Music
3 upcoming events
Live Jazz at Preservation Hall
Intimate traditional New Orleans jazz sets in the legendary French Quarter venue.
DetailsFrenchmen Street Crawl
A self-guided night of live music across Frenchmen Street's iconic clubs.
Brass Band Sunday at Congo Square
Weekly brass band gathering in Louis Armstrong Park. Bring a chair and dance.
Art & Galleries
3 upcoming events
New Orleans Museum of Art Free Wednesdays
Free admission to NOMA's permanent collection and special exhibitions.
Ogden After Hours Southern Art Talk
Curator-led talk on Southern art with live acoustic performance.
White Linen Night on Julia Street
Gallery hop through the Warehouse District with art, wine, and late-night openings.
DetailsSeminars & Talks
3 upcoming events
Urban Farming Seminar: Grow Your Own
Hands-on workshop on starting a backyard vegetable garden in NOLA's climate.
History Talk: Storyville & the Birth of Jazz
Local historian presents on Storyville's role in shaping early jazz.
Herbalism 101: Louisiana Medicinal Plants
Introduction to identifying and using native medicinal plants.
Family Fun
2 upcoming events
Story Time at Audubon Zoo
Free outdoor story readings for kids with animal encounters.
DetailsSaturday Family Workshop at City Park
Art and nature crafts for kids ages 4-12 with their grown-ups.
Food & Drink
2 upcoming events
Crescent City Farmers Market
Fresh produce, prepared foods, and live acoustic music every Tuesday and Saturday.
DetailsCooking Class: Gumbo Basics
Learn to make a proper NOLA roux and gumbo from a local chef.
Festivals
1 upcoming event
Satchmo SummerFest
Annual festival celebrating Louis Armstrong with music, food, and talks.
DetailsSports & Outdoors
1 upcoming event
Bayou St. John Group Paddle
Guided kayak paddle through Bayou St. John. Beginners welcome.
Wellness
1 upcoming event
Sunrise Yoga on the Fly
Donation-based riverside yoga at the Fly in Audubon Park. Bring a mat.
How It Works
Four simple steps to start trading yourself in the community.
Put Yourself Out There
Post what you bring to the table — a skill, a service, a gift, knowledge, time. Anything you are is worth something.
Find Your People
Browse the community and discover what others are offering. You never know who you need until you see them.
Make the Trade
Reach out and propose an exchange. No money. Just two people trading what they have for what they need.
Build the Village
Every trade deepens the network. The more you show up, the richer the whole community becomes.
Fatherhood Coach
You don’t have to go at this alone. Reach out if you need help engaging with your children. There are resources available for you.
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