Local Flavor

LSU Superfans Take Note: Big Lee’s Collection Goes On Sale This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith | August 23, 2018

The collection of controversial local LSU superfan “Big Lee” Martin is on offer at an estate sale this weekend.

Successful Entrepeneurs #PayItForward To Black-Owned Local Businesses

By Alex Galbraith | August 23, 2018

These four entrepreneurs are looking to spread the wealth around to black-owned businesses in New Orleans.

Red Dress Run: Through the eyes of a NOLA newcomer

By nola | August 12, 2018

Adam Matos is a New Orleans newcomer, and this was his first Red Dress Run.

Mercury retrograde, explained by a French Quarter clairvoyant

By Kiri Walton | August 11, 2018

New Orleans is a city of spirits, magic and those who can tap into the mystical and cosmic happenings around us. We chatted with Priestess Catherina to learn more about mercury retrograde.

What should go in a New Orleans time capsule today?

By Kiri Walton | August 2, 2018

Tomorrow, a 105-year-old time capsule found near City Park will be opened. What would we put in a New Orleans time capsule today? We want to hear from you.

New Orleans Fabric Artist Finds ‘Super’ Fix For Massive Pothole

By Alex Galbraith | August 1, 2018

Pottspurls installed a yarn version of the piranha plant from ‘Super Mario Bros’ in an Amelia St. pothole.

House Money: The Best Free Events For The Weekend Of July 27-29

By Alex Galbraith | July 27, 2018

The best of the city’s free events for the weekend on July 27-29.

Magazine Street

What To See At ‘Moonlight On Magazine Street’

By Alex Galbraith | July 26, 2018

All of the shops will be worth dipping into during the ‘Moonlight On Magazine Street’ block party, but we definitely have a few favorites.

TONIGHT: You’re invited to the Very Local Launch Party!

By Kiri Walton | July 16, 2018

Very Local NOLA is the city’s newest entertainment and lifestyle site, but we’re more than that. We are here to reflect your city, our amazing city, back to you. New Orleans, we are going to show up and show out and shine a spotlight on real New Orleanians, the people who make our city the best in the world.

Some of our favorite moments from Essence Fest 2018

By Lindsay Patross | July 9, 2018

Essence Fest has ended, but we already have fond memories of that Essence Fest from all the way back in well, 24 hours ago. This year was one of the largest in the 24-year history of Essence Festival, attracting more than 510,000 attendees. Every single night of the Essence Fest nightly concerts was sold out, […]