New Orleans

PHOTOS: Military flyover salutes front line workers, passes over N.O. area hospitals

By Very Local Staff | May 4, 2020

The flyover was done as a salute to first responders and hospital workers in some of the hardest hit areas of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

What’s Happening (Virtually) This Week: May 4-8

By Matt Haines | May 4, 2020

As we move into our “new normal” for the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some of the best virtual happenings! Here’s what we’re looking forward to this week:.

Wine Down! Here are 12 local spots to get your favorite bottles of wine during the quarantine

By Matt Haines | May 1, 2020

It’s wine o’clock somewhere! Here are 12 NOLA shops where you can get your cup du jour, and yes, some even deliver!

Hiking in City Park: Socially Distant Secret Trails with your Canine Companion

By Allie Mayer | May 1, 2020

Many New Orleanians are starting to get restless as we enter another week of quarantine. Luckily, there are some nearby trails where you can stretch your legs while maintaining social distance from others. 

Here’s what you need to make the most of your quarantine at-home workouts

By Very Local Staff | May 1, 2020

We’re trying to make sure all this take-out and home cooking isn’t putting on the pounds!

How New Orleans gets creative during a quarantine

By Matthew Hinton | April 29, 2020

As we push through our “new normal,” many of us have found creative ways to cope with social distancing and the world around us.

What’s Happening (Virtually) This Weekend: May 1-3

By Matt Haines | April 29, 2020

Ya’ll, it’s May already! We know, this May is different. No festivals. More inside. But, there’s still plenty to look forward to this weekend!

What to do (virtually) this week: April 27-May 1

By Matt Haines | April 27, 2020

As we move into our “new normal” for the next few weeks, we’re going to highlight some of the best virtual happenings! Here’s what we’re looking forward to this week.

From bar cart to bar corner — here’s what you need to make it happen

By Keisha Lee | April 27, 2020

Whether you’re a professional mixer or someone looking to make a great impression, here are a few tings to snazzy up your home bar.

PICS: Residents make the most of Jazz Festing from home

By Michael DeMocker | April 27, 2020

Despite the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Jazz Fest must go on! Residents made the most of the first weekend of Jazz Fest as WWOZ-FM presented “Fest in Place,” a virtual fest of sorts as the station played archival performances from previous Jazz Fests during the same hours the stages would have been open at the Fairgrounds.