Things to Do

PHOTOS: Marching krewes dance to get the blood flowing, literally

By Matthew Hinton | August 19, 2019

The krewes put on a show for donors to The Blood Center that is the primary supplier of blood, blood components and plasma derivatives to local hospitals throughout South Louisiana and Southern Mississippi.

Weekend Picks: Foodie Fest, National Rum Day, Groovy Blood Drive

By Mary Staes | August 14, 2019

Dancing keeps the blood flowing this weekend, literally. Here are our weekend picks for Aug. 16 – 18, 2019.

Photos: Dirty Linen Night’s fun, funky vibes hit the French Quarter

By Matthew Hinton | August 13, 2019

Dirty Linen Night served up a cooler, more laid back artsy offering Saturday night.

PHOTOS: Hundreds come dressed to impress at Red Dress Run 2019

By Matthew Hinton | August 12, 2019

Hundreds clad in crimson frocks took to the street Saturday running/walking/staggering through the Vieux Carré.

Red Dress Run

Weekend Picks: French Fete, Red Dress Run, Dirty Linen Night

By Mary Staes | August 8, 2019

For the first time in a few years, the pumps actually worked on white linen night, and the evening wasn’t a washout. Now that you’ve worn your tidy whitey’s out and you know it looks good, it’s time to get dirty.

51 signatures, one man – the story behind the #UltimateSaintsFan

By Mary Staes | August 5, 2019

When Brian Henry takes off his shirt, you quickly realize his love for the Saints is more than skin deep; he’s got the signatures of 51 people with Saints affiliations tattooed on his back, arm and ribs.

Weekend Picks: Satchmo Summerfest, Pool Party Yoga, Black & Gold Fan Fest

By Mary Staes | July 31, 2019

It’s the beginning of August already?! You know what that means: back to school, heavy traffic in the mornings, and dare we say it, football season is coming!

PHOTOS: New Orleans says goodbye to Art “Poppa Funk” Neville

By Matthew Hinton | July 30, 2019

Rain didn’t stop New Orleans from celebrating the life of Art “Poppa Funk” Neville Wednesday at a memorial service in Rhodes Funeral Home in Central City.

Weekend Picks: Closing the big blue doors at the Louisiana Children’s Museum, Sunday Self Care

By Mary Staes | July 24, 2019

So there’s a cold front in July, eh? By cold front, they really mean temperatures in the 80s, but at the rate this summer heat is rising, we’ll take it.

There are plenty of places to shoot for the stars around New Orleans

By Mary Staes | July 22, 2019

It’s fifty years after the moon landing, so to celebrate, here’s a list of where you can get a better look at the heavens.