New Orleans/ Arts & Culture
Published on June 19, 2018
What to do in New Orleans this week, for $20 or lessPhoto: Roulaison Distilling Co./Groupon

Looking to shake up your regular routine? Check out these five ideas for what to do in New Orleans this week, all clocking in at under $20 per person.

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German and Austrian wine tasting at Martin Wine Cellar

Taste more than 30 wines by 11 different German and Austrian producers at Martin Wine Cellar this Thursday evening. Guests will sample wine and food pairings and meet a few of the producers.

When: Thursday, June 21, 6:30-8 p.m.
Where: Martin Wine Cellar, 3827 Baronne St.
Admission: $15

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FestiGals Women's Weekend Experience

Join FestiGals for an authentic New Orleans activities. The conference — designed for women by women — will bring women of all ages together for a weekend full of festive activities.

Ladies on a budget can join a Saturday morning breakfast and tour hosted by Two Chicks Walking Tours. For $20, guests will enjoy light bites, mimosas and an exclusive behind-the-scenes peek inside M.S. RAU Antiques — Royal Street's elite antique and art gallery. The tour will also swing by a nearby tricentennial exhibition.

When: Saturday, June 23, 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Where: M.S. RAU Antiques, 630 Royal St.
Admission: $20

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NOLA Caribbean Festival 2018

Celebrate Caribbean culture at the NOLA Caribbean Festival. Attendees will enjoy a multicultural experience boasting live music and dancing; crafts, food and drinks for sale; and a kids' corner stocked with arts and crafts and more family-friendly activities.

When: Saturday, June 23, 3 p.m.- Sunday, June 24, 12:10 p.m.
Where: Central City BBQ, 1201 S. Rampart St.
Admission: $15

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Rum tasting and tour at Roulaison Distilling Co.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at how craft spirits are made with a tour and tasting at Roulaison Distilling Co. Using techniques that were popular before industrialization, Roulaison Distilling Co. ferments, distills and hand-bottles a variety of rums on site. Through this intimate tour, you'll get a peek at every step of the process and hear the history of rum-making in Louisiana.

When: Various times Wednesday through Saturday afternoons
Where: 2727 S. Broad Ave., Suite #103
Admission: $11 for two guests; $20 for four

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