New Orleans Recommendations

I am going to NOLA for a work obligation. Looking at TUSCL the Bourbon street clubs look okay at best. I will be in the area for the weekend only and need to know where to go in New Orleans. Any value in Bourbon Street? Or do you have to get out of the tourist area? BTW in Houston the best clubs are by the major convention and hotel areas (see Treasures) - but this does not seem to be the case in New Orleans.