Holidays

Know Your NOLA: 16 years, 600 proposals and 2 hurricanes: the story of NOLA Gondola

By Mary Staes | February 14, 2019

You think you know a place, especially City Park, until you’ve seen it from the seat of an authentic Italian gondola.

Party of one? Here’s a list of Singles Awareness Day events

By Mary Staes | February 14, 2019

There’s plenty to do around that doesn’t involve romance, candlelit dinners, or chocolate.

Weekend Picks: Smaller equals raunchier, as far as parades go

By Mary Staes | February 14, 2019

Smaller doesn’t necessarily mean “more contained,” and if you go to this weekends parades in the French Quarter, you’ll see why.

Son of a Saint needs your old beads for a good cause

By Mary Staes | February 12, 2019

Dig those old beads out of your closet! It’s time to declutter for a good cause.

Now you can (legally) throw back the beads you don’t want, report says

By Mary Staes | February 11, 2019

Now you can get rid of those extra beads before they even get inside your house.

From Mid-City to Netflix: Locally made lashes create eye-catching looks

By Mary Staes | February 8, 2019

Chimera Lashes, made by hand locally by lash designer Ingrid Victoria, have been seen gracing the faces of everyone from Pussyfooters to numerous “RuPaul’s Drag Race“ alums.

Whether you’re on a budget or ballin’, New Orleans is full of romantic ideas

By Very Local Staff | February 8, 2019

We’ve put together some New Orleans Valentine’s Day itineraries that we hope will inspire you to take this opportunity to let that someone special know just how special they are to you.

Slayer of hangovers: Epic egg sandwiches in New Orleans

By Jason Vowell | February 8, 2019

What to ease that post-Carnival parade route pain? Try these hangover slayer egg sandwiches.

Canoodling in the Crescent City: romantic spots for Valentine’s Day

By Mary Staes | February 6, 2019

More often than not, Valentine’s Day gets overlooked because it falls on the day of one of your favorite parades, but this year, it shines all by itself before the big parades start.

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All the ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh

By Lindsay Patross | February 4, 2019

All the ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh. From Beatles tribute concerts to maker dates, something for everyone regardless of relationship status.