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What’s Happening in New Orleans (Virtually) This Weekend: July 24-26

By Matt Haines | July 23, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.

Know Your NOLA: Backstreet Cultural Museum’s collection highlights Black New Orleans traditions

By Marielle Songy | July 22, 2020

From the moment you enter, photographs and memorabilia adorn the walls, telling stories about New Orleans culture that, while acknowledged, is rarely appreciated by those on the outside looking in.

ShuBrew and Four City (NJ) collaborate on a rich, dark ale for Fresh Fest

By Aadam Soorma | July 21, 2020

It’s an ambitious, flavor-packed collab – ShuBrew and Four City Brewing (NJ) will release ‘Brewers Gonna Work It Out’ as a black wheat coffee beer with cacao nibs, Oreos, vanilla and lactose.

Frustration, rage, grief: New Orleans restaurants, breweries forced to close due to hostile climate in COVID pandemic

By Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur | July 21, 2020

Eric Cook is one of many restaurateurs publicly addressing the challenges of reopening during a pandemic that has no end in sight. Collectively, some grievances are with the government, while others are with folks failing to do their part in flattening the COVID curve.

Coffee Tree

ORDER HERE: Coffee Tree Roasters // online ordering available at all 5 locations 

By Lindsay Patross | July 21, 2020

The Coffee Tree Roasters has a new logo and now offers online ordering at all 5 locations around Pittsburgh

Ep. 37 Historian Charles Succop brings Pittsburgh history to Instagram

By Stephanie Brea | July 21, 2020

Meet Charles Succop, a local historian who features lots of Pittsburgh history on his three Instagram accounts: @pghthenandnow, @pittsburghistory (the H is deliberately missing) and @hiddenhousespgh.

Very Local - Movies Set In New Orleans

Our list of some of the best movies set in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | July 20, 2020

We’re using social distancing as a chance to discover or rediscover how great New Orleans is in ways we don’t normally get to. These NOLA-centric movies are great ways to learn more about our city.

Need a socially distant date idea? Here’s what you need for a perfect NOLA picnic for two

By Very Local Staff | July 20, 2020

The world has definitely changed in the past few months, but the need to share time with a special someone hasn’t changed. If you need an idea for a socially distant date, a picnic is a great choice. Here’s some things you’ll want for a perfect picnic for two.

These candles with crystals can help your healing and focus

By Very Local Staff | July 20, 2020

Candles and crystals are said to help realign your focus and energy. And living in New Orleans, one can’t help but feel a spiritual bond with this city and our neighbors. But since we’re all home right now, we wanted to focus on how these items can bring different intentions into our space. Here’s a list of our favorite ones that may help you cleanse your spirit.

What’s Happening (Virtually) in New Orleans This Week: July 20-25

By Matt Haines | July 20, 2020

Bars are closed again and the maximum size of group gatherings has been reduced, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had online while we get those COVID cases back under control. Here are some of the events we’re most looking forward to in Virtual New Orleans this week.