The Pokémon North America International Championships (NAIC) are the third and final International Championships event of the 2024 Championship Series season. This event is the final opportunity for competitors to earn Championship Points toward their World Championships invitation, and it features exciting competitions for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet games (VGC), Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE.

This season’s NAIC event will take place at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from June 7 to June 9, 2024. It will award high amounts of Championship Points and more than $500,000 USD in prizes, spread across the Pokémon TCG, Pokémon VGC, Pokémon GO, and Pokémon UNITE competitions.

Some tournaments begin on Friday, June 7, and others on Saturday, June 8. Please visit each competition’s page for a complete schedule.

Event Location:

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center

900 Convention Center Boulevard

New Orleans, LA 70130

For those who love all things Pokémon, the 2024 Pokémon North American International Championships is for you. From June 7-9 at the Convention Center, attendees can trade Pokémon cards, play the video games, embark on a Pokémon GO journey, and win prizes. All attendees will receive a special kit that includes a hat, play mat, cards, a lanyard, and more.

Calvin Mackie

Take a Deep breath! Registration for STEM Saturday: Lungs and Respiratory System, presented by Centene Corporation, is OPEN! Join us on Saturday, June 8, beginning at 9:00am at Joe Brown Park!

K-12 participants will get hands-on while learning all about the lungs and respiratory system. They will preform a real sheep lung dissection alongside medical students and doctors! Students will test their lung capacity, learn about air pressure, and even build and test their own mechanical lung!

Saturday, June 8th

9:00am - 12:30pm

Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center - 5601 Read Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70127

FREE!!

Register now registration.stemnola.com

Join us tomorrow for a free writing workshop with Gabe Soria!

Our FREE writing workshop series, COFFEE & CRAFT, in partnership with Baldwin & Co., continues this month on June 8 from 10 am to noon with writer Gabe Soria.

The workshop is FREE but please register. Baldwin & Co. is located at 1030 Elysian Fields.

If you're parking, plan to arrive a little early for this session, as there are other events in the area.

REGISTER

World Oceans Day

Saturday, June 8th | Audubon Aquarium

Included with Aquarium Admission or Audubon Membership

Party for the Planet presented by Entergy: World Oceans Day is a global day of ocean celebration and collaboration for a better future. A healthy ocean supports wildlife, our economy, and our way of life. Check out our featured Community Partners who will be on site. To view the daily schedule, click here.

Actions We Can Take

Audubon

Audubon is part of the Aquarium Conservation Partnership (ACP), a group of aquariums working together to reduce ocean and freshwater pollution.

Together

Visit Audubon Aquarium and learn about ways to make positive impacts on the ocean.

At Home

Manage your yard naturally to prevent chemical fertilizer and herbicides from entering storm drains and eventually the Gulf, harming marine life.

WYES & NEW ORLEANS AUCTION GALLERIES HOST

 2^ND ANNUAL ANTIQUES SHOWCASE EVENT

New Orleans, LA — Have a family heirloom or a flea market find? Find out what it’s worth during WYES ANTIQUES SHOWCASE with New Orleans Auction Galleries on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 10am-1pm at WYES located at 916 Navarre Avenue in New Orleans. During the event, attendees may have items evaluated by antique experts, attend three antique-related presentations and enjoy refreshments and light bites.

As one of the country’s leading auction companies, New Orleans Auction Galleries, will provide antique experts to assess your antiques assets throughout the event. The following experts will be on hand: John C. Jones, Director of Estates and Evaluations; Charles C. Cage, Silver & Fine Books, Documents & Manuscripts; Michele M. Carolla, British and American Paintings; Sculpture; Photography; Art Glass; Ireys Bowman, General Specialist – Decorative Objects, Porcelain, Handbags; Greg S. Kowles, Furniture & Restoration; Kim Lemon, Fine Jewelry; and Claudia Kheel, Southern Regional Fine Art Specialist.

All ticket prices include three presentations by antique experts with Q&A to follow. Presentations included are: 10:30am, Greg S. Kowles"Living with Antiques”; 11:30am, John C. Jones "The Life of an Appraiser" and 12:30pm, Claudia Kheel "French Quarter Renaissance.”

Tickets will be sold online at wyes.org/events. Anyone who enters the WYES building must have a ticket. We strongly suggest not to bring children due to the fragility of items. Ticket prices are: $45 General Admission which includes two items to be evaluated; $100 for VIP includes front of line access with two evaluations, and a $20 Friend of Event ticket will allow entry into building and does not include an evaluation. All ticket prices include refreshments and light bites.

Visit wyes.org/events for a full list of event FAQs, expert bios and to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit WYES. 

Monet New Orleans Location

Scottish Rite Temple

619 Carondelet St # 621, New Orleans, LA, United States. 70130

⭐ Monet: The Immersive Experience is a 360º digital art exhibition that invites you to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the nineteenth century.

🚨 We’re open! Get your tickets now! 🚨

🎁 Treat your friends and family to a gift card, click here 🎁

Tickets for Monet: The Immersive Experience in New Orleans

🎫 Standard Admission - includes entry to the experience

• Adult (13+)
• Child (4-12)
• Senior (65+), Student (13-26), or Military - valid ID required
• Family Bundle (min. 4 tickets, of which max. 2 adults)
• Group Bundle (min. 8 tickets)

🎫 VIP Admission - includes entry to the experience plus entry to the VR experience* with skip-the-line + a poster

• VIP Adult (13+)
• VIP Child (4-12)

*For Standard Admission only ticket holders, entry to the VR experience can be purchased separately on-site

Add-ons:

↪️ Make Your Tickets Flex - upgrade to Flex and go to the experience at any time on your selected date (add one Flex ticket per guest)

🛍️ Add-on Merchandise Bundle - includes Monet playing cards, pencil case tin, and a keychain

📷 Add-on Photo Opportunity - includes a photo in our green screen where you will be able to choose between several Monet-themed backgrounds

NORTHERN ITALIAN HOTSPOT OSTERIA LUPO TO LAUNCH WEEKEND BRUNCH

Enjoy specialty dishes and handcrafted cocktails on Saturdays & Sundays, 11AM - 3PM

Since opening its doors in Spring 2023, Osteria Lupo — Uptown’s Northern Italian restaurant from co-owners Chef Brian Burns and Reno De Ranieri –  has become the perfect perch for sophisticated, yet approachable dining and/or cocktails with friends. Just in time for the Summer season, the restaurant is thrilled to announce weekend brunch starting on Saturday, June 1st. Available every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, visitors will enjoy new Italian-inspired dishes, signature favorites, and specialty cocktails.

"Since we opened last year, we’ve been constantly asked when we were going to launch weekend brunch,” says De Ranieri. “We’re excited to announce that day has finally come and want to thank our loyal clientele for their patience. Come join us on Saturdays and Sundays for creative new brunch dishes and cocktails, along with many of your Lupo favorites.”

Osteria Lupo's brunch will offer a curated selection of dishes to provide a unique and memorable dining experience without breaking the bank. Main brunch plates feature unique options like the Lupo Frittata with Pesto Trapanese, pea tendrils, and provolone piccante; Eggs in Purgatory with arrabbiata, grilled focaccia, and ricotta salad; Grilled Hanger Steak and Eggs with crispy potatoes and salsa verde; Royal Red Shrimp with parmesan polenta, Calabrian chili butter, with a poached egg; Pane Perduto with rose water berries and lemon curd; Lupo Breakfast Sandwich - brioche, Italian sausage, fontina, and an egg; and a Tuna Sandwich - focaccia, soft herbs, and pickled pepper aioli.

Diners can still enjoy Osteria's signature antipasti, pastas, and pizzas. The brunch menu will include the Summer Melon Salad with prosciutto and herbed honey; Burrata con Panna with pistachio, aged balsamic, and grilled focaccia; Bucatini Carbonara with guanciale, pecorino, a poached egg, and bottarga; Radiatori with Louisiana blue crab, basil, and parmesan; Spicy Rigatoni alla Vodka with crispy garlic and Calabrian chili; Pizza Bianca with guanciale, potato, and a sunny egg; and 24-Month Prosciutto di San Danielle Pizza - fior di latte and basil.

No brunch is complete without a selection of handcrafted cocktails. Brunch libations include Hieronymus — pear, hibiscus, lavender, and prosecco; Bloody Mary — house bloody mary and Titos; La Mola — cimarron blanco tequila, Aperol, citrus, and bitters; Matralia —red wine, amaro, and cola; and an Espresso Martini with espresso, Borghetti, and Meletti amaro.

Weekend brunch will take place every Saturday and Sunday from 11AM - 3PM, starting on Saturday, June 1st. Osteria Lupo is located at 4609 Magazine Street. For additional information, please visit www.osterialupo.com or by calling (504) 273-1268. Reservations can be made on Resy.

SATURDAY JUNE 8

OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH

THE JAYWALKERS11:00AM-1:45PM

BOARDWALKER & THE 3 FINGER SWINGERS2:15PM-6PM

JOHNNY MASTRO BLUES6:30PM-9:30PM

PAGGY PRINE AND SOUTHERN SOUL10:00PM-2:00AM

SUNDAY JUNE 9

OPEN AT 11:00 AM FOR LUNCH

AARON LEVINSON AND FRIENDS10:30AM-1:00PM

YOUSE1:15PM-5:00PM MIDNIGHT BRAWLERS5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

MONDAY JUNE 10 OPEN AT 1:00 PM FOR LUNCH

THE RUG CUTTERS1:15PM-5:00PM

JON RONIGER5:30PM-8:30PM

ED WILLS BLUES BLUES 4 $ALE9:00PM-12:00AM

Dominic Massa

We're happy to bring a piece of the past back to WYES . GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS, the vintage TV series that began WYES’ legacy of award-winning nationally broadcast cooking shows, returns to the station – 40 years after its debut. Tune in Saturdays at 1pm. The original 26 episodes of GREAT CHEFS OF NEW ORLEANS will air on WYES, followed by other episodes of the multi-part series every Saturday.

Thanks to executive producer John Shoup for sharing the series (produced and directed by the late John Beyer) with us. It begins Saturday in the kitchen of the legendary Chef Warren Leruth, and you'll see many other local icons below in the weeks to come. For all the episodes, the distinctive voices of Mary Lou Conroy and Andres Calandria narrate, with original music from the Charlie Byrd Trio, the Dukes of Dixieland and Banu Gibson. LeRuth’s Gourmet Foods Andreas Preuss Marc Preuss Frank G Wong

New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane

Tickets

neworleansshakespeare.org/collections/2024-season

Public 

This year's NOSF season opens with an uproarious production of "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again]', by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield.

Directed by Graham Burk, this comedic whirlwind will take audiences on a roller coaster ride through all of Shakespeare's plays in just 90 minutes. Featuring the dynamic talents of Keith Claverie, Ian Hoch, and Lauren Malara, this fast-paced romp is set to delight both devoted Shakespeare aficionados and newcomers alike.

Preview performances begin on June 6, with the official opening night celebration on June 7. Performances are Thursday, Friday, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening, and Sunday matinee from June 7 – June 16.

Jun 2024

Sat, Jun 8

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Sat, Jun 8

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Sun, Jun 9

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

Thu, Jun 13

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Fri, Jun 14

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Jun 15

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

Sat, Jun 15

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Interested

Sun, Jun 16

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Interested

New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane

16 Newcomb Pl, New Orleans, LA 70118-5554, United States

NEW ORLEANS WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCE ANNOUNCES 2024 CULINARY AWARD WINNERS

NEW ORLEANS, LA—The New Orleans Wine & Food Experience has announced the winners of the 2024 Culinary Awards. A panel of judges visited each restaurant before NOWFE’s June 5 – 9 events to taste the dishes, chat with the chefs, and photograph the entries. The dishes were judged on taste, presentation, and creativity.

"Each year, our chefs set the bar higher, offering dishes that exceed our expectations," said Aimee Brown, NOWFE Executive Director. "We are so excited to have attendees taste these dishes and visit with the chefs to talk about their ingredients, inspiration, and wine pairing ideas." The dishes will be available at the Grand Tasting, Vinola, or the Tournament of Rosés. 

This year's winners are...

BEST OF SHOW

SAVORY – Chef Fariz Choumali, Shaya

Taramasalata, Louisiana Blue Crab, Chickpea Tuile, and Kalamata Olives

SWEET – Pastry Chef Eka Soenarko, Jack Rose

Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel, Sous-Vide Banana, Candied Almonds, Housemade Créme Fraiche, and a Brandy Snap

SOUPS & STEWS

GOLD - Chef Prince Lobo, Addis Nola

Egusi Stew: African Melon Seeds ground with Bell Pepper served with Dried Injera 

SILVER - Chef Matt Farmer, Trenasse

Fowl Gumbo: Confit Duck, Housemade Andouille, Roasted Turkey, Jazzmen Rice, and Jalapeño Stuffing

BRONZE - Chef Nathanial Zimet, Boucherie

Ramp Vichyssoise with Grilled Ramps

MEAT & POULTRY 

GOLD (tie)- Chef Jason Gonzalez, Gonzo's Smokehouse

Smoked Pork Jowl Burnt-Ends, Char Siu Glaze, Jowl Crackling Crumble, Black Mustard Caviar, and Scallions

GOLD (tie)- Chef Brandon Felder, Sodexo Live/ Centerplate

Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast Roulade: Free Range Chicken, Foie Gras Mousseline, Celeriac Purée, Sautéed Golden Chanterelles, Rich Madeira Duck Demi-Glace, Basil Oil, and Floating Fig Infused Bubbles

SILVER - Chef Tung Nguyen, Slow & Pho

Bun Thit Nuong Roti (Pork)

BRONZE - Chef Ryan Gall, Pardo’s

Surf & Turf Lettuce Wrap: Cured Beeler’s Pork Belly, Blackened Louisiana Gulf Shrimp, Sauce Gribiche, Pickled Mirliton, Spiced Tomato Gastrique, and Little Gem Lettuce

HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Jarrett Boykins, Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Uptown Honey: Wagyu Skirt Steak, Butternut Squash Purée, Red Wine-Raspberry Gastrique, and Hibiscus Demi-Glace

HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Jason Caronna, Rizzuto’s

Balsamic Braised Short Ribs over Sweet Potato Hummus with Fried Shallots

HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Patricia Johnson, Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Steak Delight: Seared Sirloin with Demi-Glace, Potato Purée and Grilled Asparagus

HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Matthew Taylor, Second Harvest

Smoked Beef Tenderloin with Polenta, Swiss Chard, and Sweet Pepper Vinaigrette

HONORABLE MENTION – Executive Chef Thomas Wright, Astor Crowne Plaza

Moroccan Lamb Meatball on a Cucumber Canapé, Pickled Red Onions, Feta Cheese, Mango Tzatziki, and Micro Mint

SEAFOOD

GOLD - Chef Corey Thomas, Restaurant August

Pecan Wood Smoked Bluefin Tuna Toro “Andouille”, Grilled Corn Dashi, Fermented Fresno Chilies, and Blackberry

SILVER (tie) - Chef Gregory Daniels, Vyoone’s

Mushrooms “a l’Escargot” Cremini Mushrooms stuffed with Escargot, seasoned with Chives, Thyme, Garlic, and White Wine

SILVER (tie) - Chef Owner Farrell Harrison, Plates

Gulf Shrimp “Maque Choux”

BRONZE (tie) - Chef Carole Davis, Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Trio of Crab: Crab Linguine Nests, Crab Croquettes, and Creole Butter Crab Claws

BRONZE (tie) - Chef Darren Arabie, Junior’s on Harrison

Poached Gulf Shrimp, Cucumber, and Roasted Corn Salad with Mint Chimichurri

HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Alex Kuzin, Grill Room at the Windsor Court

Ginger Soy Tuna Tataki, English Lavender, Wasabi Avocado Crema, and Tosaka Seaweed

HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Valeriano Chiella, Domenica

Pulpo Ubriaco: Grilled Sous Vide Spanish Octopus, Lambrusco Dolce Glaze, Potato Purée, Calabrian Chili, Fried Garlic, and Mint

HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Chris Fagan, Broussard’s

Bluefin Tuna Tartare, Brown Butter Brioche, Calamansi, Long Pepper, and Caviar

HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Matt Farmer, Trenasse

Coriander Seared Bluefin Tuna: Crab Fat Rémoulade, Pistachio, Frisee, and Oven Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

HONORABLE MENTION – Chef Brandon Robinson, Hype Eatz

Smoked Blue Crab with Chili-Lime Butter

HONORABLE MENTION – Chef José Castaneda, Annunciation

“Rose” Salmon en Croute, Red Pepper, Spinach, Crawfish Mousse, and Lemon Beurre Blanc 

LAGNIAPPE

GOLD - Chef Shan, LUFU NOLA

Dhahi Ke Kebab, Hung Yogurt, Fried Onion, Beetroot-Cashew Chutney, and Mango Shrikhand

SILVER - Chef Amy Mehrtens, Copper Vine

Field Tomato Tarte Tatin & Sweet Corn Mousse, Pickled Ramps, Local Honey, and Nigella Seed Crumble

BRONZE (tie) – Executive Chef Thomas Wright, Astor Crowne Plaza

Nola Style BBQ Shrimp and Grits Egg Roll: Gulf Shrimp, Abita Amber Beer, Rosemary, and Smoked Gouda-Pepper Jack Grits with Garlic BBQ Sauce 

BRONZE (tie) - Chef Michael Gottlieb, Tchefuncte’s

Housemade Boudin, Cochon de Lait & Collard Green Egg Roll, Peach Chutney, and Mustard Sauce

HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Carole Davis, Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Neauxla Shells: Spicy Beef Sausage, Creole Trinity, Pesto Béchamel, Maize Rib, and Parmesan Crisp

HONORABLE MENTION - Chef Brandon Robinson, Hype Eatz

Mushroom Risotto-Fried Oyster Croquettes with Mushroom Bechamel Sauce 

DESSERTS

GOLD (tie) - Chef Matt Farmer, Trenasse

Buttermilk Panna Cotta, Macadamia Nut, Whipped Honey, Compressed Louisiana Strawberries, and Biscuit Streusel

GOLD (tie) – Chef Tyricia Clark, Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Raspberry-Peach Confit, Chocolate Whipped Ganache with Fresh Raspberries and Peaches

SILVER - Pastry Chef Autumn Heckman, Rib Room at the Royal Orleans

Royal Tropical Verrine: Roasted Banana Mousse, Mango-Lime Gelée, Coconut Rum Whipped Custard, Truffle Salted Tropical Brittle, Island Pineapple Salsa with a Vanilla Tuile “Coral”

What does "effulgence" mean?

Delicate aroma

Radiant brilliance

A sudden gust of wind

A feeling of exhilaration

What Year did the Cold War End?

1989

1991

1980

1984

The period 1981–1991 witnessed a dramatic transformation in the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. During these years the specter of a nuclear war between the superpowers receded as the Cold War ended swiftly, nearly entirely peacefully, and on U.S. terms.

Music Calendar

SatJun08

2:30PM

Jenavieve & The Royal Street Winding Boys

No Cover

SatJun08

10pm

MainLine Brass Band

$10

Tickets

SunJun09

2:30-5:30pm

Treme Brass Band

A New Orleans MUST see! Pay your respect to Treme Brass Band, crowned to be New Orleans Music Royalty.

KERMITS TREME MOTHER IN LAW LOUNGE!!!!!!

Call more information text 504-435-8763 ”

• 1500 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 814-1819

Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins announced he was cutting back the hours at his music club and barroom at 1500 North Claiborne Avenue.

Kermit's Treme Mother-in-Law Lounge will, until further notice, only be open to the public two days a week.

The Mother-in-Law Lounge will open Tuesdays at 4 p.m. ahead of trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's weekly performance from 6 to 8:30 p.m. The club will then go dark until Saturdays, when doors open at 6 from Ruffins' weekly gig from 8 to 10 p.m.

Otherwise, the Mother-in-Law Lounge will only be active for private events. 

1001 Esplanade Avenue

New Orleans, LA 70116

(504) 949-0038

Next events:

• Saturday 06/08/2024, 
• 7:00PM - 10:00PM
• Freddie Blue and the Friendship Circle Band
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A Taste of Covington - a month of Food, Wine, Music & Art

Sponsored by Parish President Mike Cooper

Includes an exclusive ATOC signature stemless wine glass

Hors d'oeuvres by La Cocina NOLA

Desserts by English Tea Room

Live acoustic jazz by Chad Reeves

DATE & TIME

Saturday, Jun. 08, 2024

7:30PM - 10:00PM

LOCATION

St. Tammany Art House @ St. Tammany Art Association

320 N Columbia St

Covington, LA 70433

Crescent City Stage is proud to present...

THE CAKE

by Bekah Brunstetter

May 31st to June 16th, 2024

Loyola Marquette Theatre

6365 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118

Della’s North Carolina bakery is legendary! She is overjoyed when her best friend’s daughter returns from New York to get married and asks Della to make her wedding cake. Della, a sweet-natured Christian, is forced to re-examine her deeply-held beliefs and her own marriage when she realizes there is not one bride, but two. Faith, family, and frosting collide in this timely new play by Bekah Brunstetter, writer for the NBC hit This is Us.

“The Cake” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com.

Date & Time

May 31 - Jun 16, 2024

Venue Details

Marquette Theatre

6365 Saint Charles Avenue

New Orleans, Louisiana 70118

THE CAKE BY BEKAH BRUNSTETTE

Thursday, June 6, 2024 - 7:30pm

Friday, June 7, 2024 - 7:30pm

Saturday, June 8, 2024 - 7:30pm

Sunday, June 9, 2024 - 2:30pm

Thursday, June 13, 2024 - 7:30pm

Friday, June 14, 2024 - 7:30pm

Saturday, June 15, 2024 - 7:30pm

Sunday, June 16, 2024 - 2:30pm

• LOCATION:
• Crescent City Stage
• 6363 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118 [Map/Directions]
• NEIGHBORHOOD:
• Garden District/Uptown
• EVENT HOST:
• Crescent City Stage
• ADMISSION PRICE:
• https://www.crescentcitystage.com/thecake

2828 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119

Saturday

Jun 8

9:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Little Freddie King Duo

TICKETS

Sunday

Jun 9

8:00 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Certainly So + Alexis & The Sanity

TICKETS

Monday

Jun 10

8:30 PM

Groovemaster Presents

Carolyn Wonderland

2836 Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70115

Takin' It to the Streets

Weekly Brass Band events:

Mondays - Big 6 Brass Band at Da Jump Off Lounge (1901 N. Claiborne Ave.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - TBC Brass Band at Maple Leaf Bar (8316 Oak St.) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Sporty's Brass Band at Hi Ho Lounge (2239 St. Claude Ave) - 9pm

Tuesdays - Brass Band at Rabbit Hole (1228 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.) - 10pm

Wednesdays - New Breed Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9:30pm

Thursdays - Brass-A-Holics at Jazz Playhouse (300 Bourbon St.) - 7:30pm

Thursdays - Where Y'At Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Sporty's Brass Band at Brass Hall (1104 Decatur St.) - 9pm

Fridays - Trumpet Slim & Brass Flavor at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - Marigny Street Brass Band at Blue Nile Balcony Room (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Saturdays - City of Trees Brass Band at Maison (508 Frenchmen St.) - 10pm

Sundays - Brass Band Sundays at Treme Hideaway (1234 N. Claiborne) - 10pm

Sundays - Street Legends Brass Band at Blue Nile (532 Frenchmen St.) - 10:30pm

Sundays - Hot 8 Brass Band at the Howlin' Wolf (907 S. Peters St) - 10:30pm

Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Beat the Heat

Make a Splash at Cool Zoo!

The wet and wild, kid-friendly fun starts with a 750-foot lazy river and continues with a huge alligator water slide, spider monkey soakers, water-spitting snakes and more splash-worthy activities. Best of all, it’s right beside the animals inside Audubon Zoo.

So, bring your little animals to learn more about ours — and stay cool all summer long.

Cool Zoo

Tickets Now on Sale.

Purchase online today!

Plan Your Summer Adventure

• Cool Zoo Operational Schedule - Summer 2024
• Until August 4, 2024 – Open Daily
• August 10, 2024 – September 1, 2024 – Open Weekends Only (Sat. & Sun.)
• September 2, 2024 (Labor Day) – Open for Final Day

Tickets are available for Session 1 and Session 2:

Session 1 : 10AM-1PM

Session 2: 2PM-5PM

*Cool Zoo is closed from 1PM - 2PM.

Last Entry to the Zoo is at 4:30PM

Last ticket sold at 4:00PM

6500 Magazine Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 861-2537

Swirl Wine Bar & Market

3143 Ponce de Leon Street

New Orleans, LA 7

19

Join us for the 9th annual Family Equality Day at Longue Vue!

Family Equality Day is a FREE Longue Vue pride event that honors and recognizes families of all shapes, sizes, and identities, with a special focus on the LGBTQ+ community.

This outdoor event is fun for ALL ages, featuring:

Story time

Dance performances

Fan decorating

Community resource fair

Children’s parade

**Due to limited spacing, we highly recommend the use of ride share for this event. Parking will be available first come, first serve for $20 per vehicle.

Free parking available at Metairie Academy (about a 7 min walk to Longue Vue)

10:00 AM — 1:00 PM

Longue Vue

Longue Vue, 7 Bamboo Rd, New Orleans, LA, 70124, United States

Pups & Pints at Chafunkta Brewing Co.

• Recurring Recurring weekly on Sunday
• Time: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
• Price: Free
• Chafunkta Brewing Company
• 69123 Skybrook Rd., Mandeville, LA 70471
• (985) 869-0716

Make your Sunday a true FUNDAY with Chafunkta Brewery's "Pups and Pints," every Sunday! Bring your dog to the brewery on Sundays and your second pint is free. Don't have a pup or can't bring one? That's OK, as 10% of ALL SALES will go to the Northshore Humane Society.

 NOLA Jitterbugs

Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans

Tickets

nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

Public 

Join the award-winning (1st place, baby!) NOLA Jitterbugs for a 6-week series with live music in the last class!

Our live music classes with local musicians and culture bearers, as well as our overall emphasis on music appreciation is what makes our lessons stand out among the rest!

Starts at The Contemporary Arts Center!

6-7pm Intro to Swing

For total beginners to swing dancing or dancing of any kind. Also for those looking to refresh their basics and learn some ragtime dances. We use these pre-swing era dances to teach beginners how to step on rhythm, step on rhythm while connected to another person, how to connect in order to lead or follow, you'll learn to syncopate your footwork, and then we'll slowly start to let go of one hand and create the beginnings of what will eventually be a bad-ass swing out.

7:30-8:30 Lindy Hop Vocab - Intermediate Level

This class is gonna give you some must know moves, some technique, some philosophy, and of course, we'll continue to clarify and polish up your swing outs.

No partner required to take either of these classes. Come alone or with friends!

SIGN UP HERE:

https://nolajitterbugsfall2023.dancecamps.org/booking.php

• 900 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 528-3805

1

1 PM – 5 PM

German Coast

Farmers Market-

Westbank Bridge Park

13825 River Rd, Luling, LA 70070-6219, United States

Did you know...

Every Wednesday, we have "SENIOR CITIZENS DAY" for our 65+ year-old shoppers!

And we just increased that special weekly discount from 5% to 10% off your total grocery bill. Some restrictions do apply - such as this discount can not be combined with other discounts and it excludes the purchase of alcohol, tobacco and gift cards.

Today and every Wednesday shop at Langenstein's to get that extra discount for our seniors.

Orleans Parish Appreciation Days 2024 On the second Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Zoo. On the third Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Insectarium. On the fourth Wednesday of the month Orleans Parish residents with one proof of residency will get free admission with up to four guests to Audubon Aquarium. *Program shifts up a week to account for Thanksgiving & Christmas break

Utility Savings Concepts

Homeowners, sign up and enjoy a complimentary dinner at Saltgrass Steakhouse in METAIRIE on 06-13 at 4pm or 630pm to discuss ways to save money on utility bills. Some of the things talked about will be very useful! We ask that homeowners attend, as some of the products being displayed will only be of use to the owner of the home.

Penny's Cafe

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THURSDAY BUFFET $11.95

All you can eat fried chicken, baked chicken, fried okra, pork n' beans, boiled corn & potatoes, broccoli & bacon mac, cornbread, and dessert!

11am-7:30pm

• 5442 E Judge Perez Dr, Violet, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 272-0262

•  Comedy club
• 609 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130-1612, United States, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana
• (504) 444-9553

Thu, June 13

9:00 pm - 10:15 pm

(Entry at 8:00 pm

City of a Million Dreams

Film: The Mystery of the New Orleans Jazz Funeral

Thursday, June 13

Why do we dance for the dead? To most people, jazz funerals are a mystery.

The marching band leads the procession of grief to the slow dirges, sorrow songs, and after burial the jazzmen kick into up tempo parade anthems, the soul’s “cutting loose” for the second line of dazzling street dancers. How did these funerals arise? What do they tell us about New Orleans today? In “City of a Million Dreams”, a documentary film, Jewish writer and videographer Deb Cotton and prolific clarinetist Michael White take us on a journey from the jazz funeral's roots in the danced memory of enslaved Africans through its integration with European marching bands, from Katrina through the recovery of parading culture, celebrating its complex modern legacy and searching for the soul of New Orleans.

This is an in-person, paid event. The screening will be followed by a talk from filmmaker Jason Berry.

Date: Thursday, June 13

Time: 6:00pm Central

Location: MSJE

Cost: Non-members: $10

Members: $5

Purchase Tickets

DETAILS

Date:

June 13

Time:

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Cost:

$10

VENUE

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

818 Howard Ave. New Orleans, LA 70113

New Orleans | USA, 70113 United States + Google Map

Phone

504-384-2480

ORGANIZER

Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

Phone

504-384-2480

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• 2024 Spring Concert Series
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• Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters (1 Victory Avenue, NOLA 70124). Admission is $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed. 
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• Gates Open - 5:00pm
• Performances - 6:00-8:00pm
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• Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by
• the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO 89.9 FM.
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• SPRING SCHEDULE
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• June 13 | Little Freddie King Blues Band
• $15.00
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• June 20 | The New Orleans Mystics
• $15.00
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• June 27 | Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Revue
• $15.00

+ fees

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TODAY AT 11 PM – 2 AM

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Blue Nile

National Retirement Academy

Where:

East Bank Regional Library

4747 West Napoleon Avenue,

Metairie, LA 70001

When:

Monday, June 17th

6:30 p.m.

OR

Tuesday, June 18th

6:30 p.m.

Attn: Pre-Retirees and Retirees! We invite you to join us for our 1-night Tax Efficient in Retirement Class at East Bank Regional Library at 6:30 p.m. on either Monday, June 17th or Tuesday, June 18th.

Join us at this no-cost educational event where you will learn ways to plan for retirement, strategies to help avoid unnecessary taxes, maximize your social security benefits, and potentially increase your retirement savings. Also, learn about being prepared for today’s market.

Click Sign Up and reserve your spot today!

Al “Carnival Time” Johnson's 85th birthday 

Thursday June 20, 2024 6 PM - 9 PM

Café Istanbul

2372 St Claude Avenue 

Faubourg Marigny, New Orleans 

(in the back of the New Orleans Healing Center)

2 parking lots at back door entrance on N. Rampart Street 

Celebrating Al “Carnival Time” Johnson's 85th birthday .

We're having a party at Café Istanbul from 6pm to 9pm , so please invite your friends to join the festivities!!!

There's a big stage including a piano with microphones and more, so invite musician friends too!!

This is a pot lucky shindig so please bring something yummy for the celebration!!!

Spread the word since the best thing about potlucks is - if more people come but bring food - then it all works out.

Margarita Bergen

Darlings, your captain commands to get ready to SAIL INTO SUMMER RT Luncheon on 6/21 at the Southern Yacht

Club. Details will follow!

Rooftop Relaunch Party at The NOPSI

 Friday, June 21, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CT)NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans • New Orleans LA Get my tickets

NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

317 Baronne Street New Orleans, LA 70112

Black and Gold Gala

OPEN BAR I HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES I LIVE ENTERTAINMENT I  SILENT AUCTION

C E L E B R A T E T H E R E G I O N 

     AT THIS LANDMARK EVENT.

Join the Greater New Orleans Region for the Jefferson Chamber Gala!

Party with top community activists, elected officials, & business leaders.

The Jefferson Chamber’s Black & Gold Gala – The Bye Year, presented by CF Industries, will take place on Friday, June 28, 2024. The New Orleans Saints and Pelicans host this event at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center, home of the New Orleans Saints Training Field; however, due to renovations at the training facility, this year’s event will be hosted at the Jefferson Performing Arts Center.

THIS is our biggest event of the year and it’s a night not to miss! Join us for an extravagant evening of delicious food, festive drinks, entertainment, and exceptional people.

TICKETS to this event include open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, silent auction, and other experiences. Cocktail attire is encouraged. A curated selection of local gifts, certificates, and experiences will be auctioned during the event as well as domestic and international travel opportunities. Games, presentations, and more will be showcased throughout the evening.

Note: This event is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the event entrance at 7 p.m.

P R O M O T E  YOUR BUSINESS AT THE 2024 SILENT AUCTION

(PRINTABLE AUCTION LETTER + FORM)

This event is open to the public. Guests must be 21+ to attend.

Ticket Packages

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS!

2024 Full Moon schedule

(all times Eastern)

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• June 21 — 9:08 p.m. — Strawberry Moon
• July 21 — 6:17 a.m. — Buck Moon
• Aug. 19 — 2:26 p.m. — Sturgeon Moon
• Sept. 17 — 10:34 p.m. — Corn Moon
• Oct. 17 — 7:26 a.m. — Hunter’s Moon
• Nov. 15 — 4:28 p.m. — Beaver Moon
• Dec. 15 — 4:02 a.m. Cold Moon

For instance, almost every month’s Full Moon boasts a name sourced from Native American, Colonial American, or other North American traditions, with their titles mirroring seasonal shifts and nature’s events.

Strawberry Moon (June): Marks the prime strawberry harvest season.

Buck Moon (July): Recognizing the new antlers on bucks.

Sturgeon Moon (August): Named after the abundant sturgeon fish.

Corn Moon (September): Signifying the corn harvesting period.

Hunter’s Moon (October): Commemorating the hunting season preceding winter.

Beaver Moon (November): Reflects the time when beavers are busy building their winter dams.

Cold Moon (December): Evocative of winter’s chill.

In addition, there are a few additional names for Full Moons that commonly make their way into public conversations and news.

Super Moon: This term is reserved for a Full Moon that aligns with the lunar perigee, which is the Moon’s nearest point to Earth in its orbit. This proximity renders the Full Moon unusually large and luminous. For a Full Moon to earn the Super Moon tag, it should be within approximately 90 percent of its closest distance to Earth.

Blue Moon: A Blue Moon is the second Full Moon in a month that experiences two Full Moons. This phenomenon graces our skies roughly every 2.7 years. Though the term suggests a color, Blue Moons aren’t truly blue. Very occasionally, atmospheric conditions such as recent volcanic eruptions might lend the Moon a slightly blueish tint, but this hue isn’t tied to the term.

Harvest Moon: Occurring closest to the autumnal equinox, typically in September, the Harvest Moon is often renowned for a distinct orange tint it might display. This Full Moon rises close to sunset and sets near sunrise, providing extended hours of bright moonlight. Historically, this was invaluable to farmers gathering their produce.

By Jeff Nowak, WWL Radio Sports

Another big piece of the Saints 2024 schedule has officially been finalized, with dates and times established for each of the Saints' three preseason games.

The team will have its first two preseason games out west due to their training camp being held in Irvine, California.

Here's how the slate shapes up:

- P1, Aug. 10 (Saturday): Saints at Arizona Cardinals, 7 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

- P2, Aug. 18: Saints at San Francisco 49ers, 7 p.m. (FOX)

- P3, Aug. 25: Tennessee Titans at Saints, 1 p.m. (FOX/Gray TV)

The Saints preseason opponents were announced with the rest of the 2024 schedule earlier in May, but exact dates and times for two of the matchups were left TBD. As is typical with the preseason, start times and days are all over the map. The Saints will kick off their preseason slate with a Saturday night game, and also start an hour later than a typical Sunday kick in the finale, hosted at the Caesars Superdome.

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The Saints also add another nationally televised game to their 2024 slate, with the Aug. 18 showdown against the 49ers being beamed to a national audience.

Here’s the Saints’ full 2024 schedule in list format

Preseason

Week 1: at Arizona Cardinals, Aug.8-11 TBD

Week 2: at San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 18 at 7 p.m.

Week 3: vs Tennessee Titans, TBD, TBD

Regular season

Week 1: vs Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Sept. 8 (FOX)

Week 2: at Dallas Cowboys, noon, Sunday, Sept. 15 (FOX)

Week 3: vs Philadelphia Eagles, noon, Sunday, Sept. 22 (FOX)

Week 4: at Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Sept. 29 (FOX)

Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7 (ESPN)

Week 6: vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers, noon, Sunday, Oct. 13 (FOX)

Week 7: vs Denver Broncos (Thursday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 17 (Amazon)

Week 8: at Los Angeles Chargers, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 27 (FOX)

Week 9: at Carolina Panthers, noon, Sunday, Nov. 3 (CBS)

Week 10: vs. Atlanta Falcons, noon, Sunday, Nov. 10 (FOX)

Week 11: vs. Cleveland Browns, noon, Sunday, Nov. 17 (FOX)

Week 12: BYE

Week 13: vs. Los Angeles Rams, 3:05 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 1 (FOX)

Week 14: at New York Giants, noon, Sunday, Dec. 8 (FOX)

Week 15: vs. Washington Commanders, noon, Dec. 15 (FOX)

Week 16: at Green Bay Packers (Monday Night Football), 7:15 p.m., Monday, Dec. 23 (ESPN)

Week 17: vs. Las Vegas Raiders, noon, Sunday, Dec. 29 (FOX)

Week 18: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD, Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 4-5. (TBD)