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The Best Essence Fest Parties To Hit Up This Weekend

By Alex Galbraith | July 5, 2018

There’s quite a few Essence-esque places to get into trouble this weekend, if you want to leave the Superdome.

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Going to the … Breweries + Movies = Brewvies

By Clint Durrett | July 4, 2018

Across the city, breweries are opening their doors and pulling down the screen for outdoor screenings of films, giving people a chill spot on hot summer’s evening.

What you should and shouldn’t bring to a New Orleans cookout

By Kiri Walton | July 4, 2018

The hilarious ladies of Black Girl Giggles share their tips, so we can show up the right way to a New Orleans Cookout. “You didn’t throw in any coins, but you managed to bring Tupperware? I don’t appreciate that.” Don’t be that guy.

PJ Morton spoons out earfuls of ‘Gumbo’ at NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert

By Kiri Walton | July 3, 2018

Grammy-nominated, New Orleans native PJ Morton is embarking on his “More Gumbo” tour, and took a break to give a soul-filled NPR “Tiny Desk Concert” recently.

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Where To Eat For New Orleans’ First ‘Black Restaurant Week’

By Alex Galbraith | July 3, 2018

Black Restaurant Week celebrates restaurants owned by the same people who made New Orleans’ cuisine what it is.

Jam with us: Very Local’s Essence Fest 2018 playlist

By Clint Durrett | July 3, 2018

Here are some songs we’re listening to on Spotify in the Very Local office while we prep for the Rhythm Nation to arrive.

The Best New Orleans Acts To See During Essence Fest 2018

By Alex Galbraith | July 3, 2018

There will be plenty of time to see out-of-town acts at Essence Fest, but you should make time in your schedule for these local legends and rising stars.

Best Bets for the week of July 2: Essence Fest, Black Girl Giggles & More

By Kiri Walton | July 2, 2018

The 4th of July weekend is always packed with events happening around town, many of which are related to the city’s biggest event outside of Mardi Gras, the Essence Festival. Essence Festival The Essence Festival is a celebration of black women, who drive pop culture, fashion, elections, and it also brings in more revenue to […]

10 NOLA podcasts to listen to this summer

By Clint Durrett | July 1, 2018

Here are 10 podcasts made in, by and for New Orleans.

What we ate this week: Snowballs, chicken & strawberry basil waffles, oyster BLT

By Kiri Walton | July 1, 2018

“What We Ate This Week” includes sweet, syrupy snowball, a strawberry basil waffle with chicken and an oyster BLT sandwich.