Good morning, New Orleans.

People’s Housing+ held its 2nd Annual Housing Summit yesterday at Ashé Powerhouse, 1731 Baronne Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.—the event focused on affordable housing access and generational wealth building, featuring panel discussions, a keynote by Brenda Breaux and a video address from Congressman Troy A. Carter.

Tracey's Original Irish Channel Bar on Magazine Street will close on May 31 after the cancellation of the St. Patrick's Day parade hurt its business—owner Jeffrey Carreras said losing the event was the final blow.

New Orleans officials investigated a Lakeview home on May 7 after police found mummified remains of an unknown man amid severe hoarding conditions—city teams started cleanup, boarded up the property, and prepared for mosquito abatement and rodent control.

Surveillance video shows that on May 2 at the Walmart parking lot on Tchoupitoulas, a New Orleans officer, after treating a man for an alleged overdose, became trapped in the open door of a moving car and was thrown into the street, which led her to fatally shoot the driver—both the officer and a nearby shopper were taken to University Medical Center.

Legendary 'Crawfish King' Al Scramuzza, who popularized seasoned mudbugs in the early 1950s, died at his home in Metairie on May 11 after a brief illness and he was 97.

Funeral services will be held May 19 at Lake Lawn Funeral Home (5100 Pontchartrain Blvd) with visitation (9 a.m.) and a Funeral Mass at 11 a.m. before a traditional Second Line Parade.

BLERDFEST! 2025

11 AM – 6 PM — McDonogh 35 College Preparatory High School — Cost not specified — Immerse yourself in a celebration of fandoms at the Gulf Coast's First & Only Black Nerd Festival.

Open House on Chef Menteur Highway

2-4 p.m. — Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans — Listed at $450,000 — Explore this stunning waterfront retreat with modern upgrades and gorgeous lake views.

Salon Supper Club at NOMA

6-9 p.m. — New Orleans Museum of Art — $250 — Indulge in a culinary journey with progressive food stations inspired by art while enjoying live Cajun music.

Bob Dylan Tribute Show

8-11 p.m. — The Broadside — Ticket prices vary — An All-Star lineup of New Orleans artists pays tribute to Bob Dylan on his 84th birthday!

Zena Moses & Rue Fiya Concert

9 p.m. — Café Negril — Cost not listed — Enjoy a vibrant night of eclectic music from Reggae to Rock and Roll at a beloved local venue.

ACHA 2025: Broadening Our Scope

4 AM - 1 PM — Hilton New Orleans Riverside — Registration Required — Enhance your skills in college health with 150+ sessions and workshops focused on student wellbeing.

Swamp Dogg Gets His Pool Painted Screening

8-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Concessions available — Celebrate the legacy of cult musician Swamp Dogg in a unique film experience.

Aioli Dinner Supper Club

6:30-9:30 p.m. — The Cabildo — $300 per person — Experience a unique food and wine journey while supporting arts education in New Orleans.

Orion Sun Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — Joy Theater — Concert tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Orion Sun live in New Orleans.

NOLA Footwork Festival

3-7 p.m. — The Broadside — Free admission for kids under 10 — Celebrate New Orleans music and culture with live performances from local bands.