If you’re looking to score one-of-a-kind fashion, quirky home décor, or affordable designer gems, the thrift stores New Orleans locals love offer far more than secondhand bargains. In a city that thrives on individuality, sustainability, and style with attitude, these locally owned shops bring color, character, and community to every aisle. Funky Monkey – Magazine […]
A beloved Uptown library branch — and one of the oldest in the city — has temporarily closed its doors as it undergoes a significant transformation aimed at bolstering early childhood education in New Orleans. Located at the corner of Napoleon Avenue and Magazine Street, the Children’s Resource Center Library officially closed for major renovations […]
A new chapter in summer programming for children with autism has begun in New Orleans. On May 30, the Beignet Fest Foundation cut the ribbon on Camp Benny, a six-week summer camp specifically designed for children on the autism spectrum. The inaugural program begins June 9 on the University of Holy Cross campus in Algiers, […]
New Orleans may be known for its sunshine, second lines, and spontaneous street performances, but when the skies open up—and they often do—don’t let the weather wash away your plans. The Crescent City has a rhythm that doesn’t stop for the rain. In fact, some of its best treasures come to life when the streets […]
A night of Cajun music, savory eats, and community giving is on tap as Toups Family Meal (TFM), the nonprofit founded by Chef Isaac and Amanda Toups, brings back Toups Fest for its second annual celebration. Set for Sunday, June 22nd from 5 to 9 p.m. at The Broadside (600 N Broad St), the event […]
After 25 years of transforming lives through workforce development and community engagement, Reconcile New Orleans is stepping into a bold new chapter. The beloved nonprofit, known for its flagship Café Reconcile in Central City, has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, updated mission and vision, and a lineup of programs to celebrate its quarter-century legacy of […]
Book lovers in New Orleans East will have a new reason to head to the library next month. On Saturday, June 21, the Friends of the New Orleans Public Library will bring their popular used book sale to the East New Orleans Regional Library at 5641 Read Blvd. The one-day indoor sale will run from […]
I was born in New Orleans; a city steeped in secrets, shadows, and song. Adopted at birth, I lived much of my life untethered to the stories of blood and bone, until fate, like the turning of a pirate’s compass, steered my biological family back to me. My mother, a proud daughter of the old […]
Get ready, New Orlean! Summer nights are about to get wetter, wilder, and a whole lot more adult. The beloved Sip & Dip series is back at Audubon Zoo’s Cool Zoo Waterpark, turning Friday nights into the ultimate 21+ aquatic hangout. Starting May 30, 2025, the splash zone transforms into a laid-back party spot nearly […]
In New Orleans, Pride Month is a full-on cultural eruption of joy, remembrance, resistance, and community. For the LGBTQ+ community and its allies, June becomes a canvas for parades, drag shows, art, and activism that highlight both how far we’ve come and how much further we have to go. This year’s Pride Month lineup in […]
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