Category: Community


Things to do in NOLA Aug 8th – Aug 14th

      Monday, August 8th What: Lucky Bean Poetry Night Where: Blue Cypress Books, 8123 Oak Time: 6:30pm Info/Lagniappe: Join us for a poetry reading hosted by Lucky Bean Press, followed by an open mic. This event is free to attend. This month’s featured reader is Caroline Rowe. Event Link       Tuesday,… Read more »

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Louisiana Tree Laws

  Living in the New Orleans area means you have trees everywhere. This includes BIG trees, like 100-year-old oak trees. As people look at property to purchase, they ask how the trees may affect them down the road. Here is the quick lowdown on tree laws in Louisiana. Please note: this is NOT legal advice,… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA Aug 1st – Aug 7th

      Monday, August 1st What: Ghosts of New Orleans: Haunting Stories & Legends Outdoor Game Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle Time: Anytime Info/Lagniappe: The game is an interactive activity where you are guided by a mobile app through the city. With it, you follow directions and solve very… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA July 25th – July 31st

      Monday, July 25th What: Brown & Balanced x Turning Tables Where: New Orleans Art Bar, 2128 St Claude Time: 3:00-6:00pm Info/Lagniappe: Join Josh Davis and Touré Folkes at NOLA Art Bar to celebrate the impact of Black hospitality professionals on the city of New Orleans. Enjoy original cocktails from local, Black bartenders… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA July 18th – July 24th

      Monday, July 18th What: Paella NOLA  Where: Second Line Brewing, 433 N Bernadotte Time: 5:00-8:00pm Info/Lagniappe: Paella NOLA is back at Second Line for trivia night on 7/18! Get here early for a good spot for trivia, which starts at 7. Event Link       Tuesday, July 19th What: Musicals: In… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA July 11th – July 17th

      Monday, July 11th  What: Tai Chi in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden Where: New Orleans Museum of Art, 1 Collins Diboll Circle Time: 6:00-7:00pm Info/Lagniappe: Please meet at the main entrance to the sculpture garden located on Dueling Oaks Drive. Classes are $5 and FREE for NOMA and EJGH Wellness Center members. Event… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA July 4th – July 10th

      Monday, July 4th What: Go 4th to Crescent Park Where: Crescent Park, 2300 N Peters  Time: 5:30-9:30pm Info/Lagniappe: 4th Fest in Crescent Park in the French Market District begins at 5:30 p.m., with free live music leading up to the 9:00 p.m. Fireworks Over The Mississippi River Show. Visitors are encouraged to… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA June 27th – July 3rd

      Monday, June 27th  What: Taste of the Caribbean Where: Paradigm Gardens, 1131 South Rampart Time: 7:30-9:30pm Info/Lagniappe: What better theme in this New Orleans heat than an authentic Caribbean night in Paradigm’s garden oasis?! Featuring authentic Caribbean cuisine from Johnny’s Jamaican Grill, Queen Trini Lisa and nationally touring band Yard Squad to… Read more »

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Our City, My Home: Glenn & Elise

  When we met Glenn & Elise, it was the middle of the pandemic and they were ready for more space ASAP! We jumped on it and went to work. They were looking all over the Westbank, but we felt Algiers would be where they landed. The community feel and easy location won them over… Read more »

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Things to do in NOLA June 20th – June 26th

      Monday, June 20th What:  Kusina at Second Line Brewing Where: Second Line Brewing, 433 N Bernadotte  Time: 5:00-8:00pm Info/Lagniappe: Kusina is bringing their delicious Filipino cuisine back to Second Line! Trivia starts at 7pm – get here early for a good spot, some good grub, and a good cold beer before we… Read more »

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