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Monday, May 25th, 2026
Good morning, New Orleans. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The New Orleans Shakespeare Festival at Tulane started on May 22 with King Lear and will run through July 13 — featuring Macbeth, The Fools Ensemble and The School for Wives at Lupin Theatre, with tickets costing $22 to $32. WWL-TV
- ➤ New Orleans DJ ANTWIGADEE! headlined French Quarter Festival on Apr. 19 and performed with Jon Batiste at Jazz Fest on Apr. 24, creating cultural moments that fused live music with digital beats. His set celebrated local sound and innovation. WWL-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Decatur Street block party supported French Quarter shops amid months-long construction that caused significant revenue losses for local businesses. The event brought community members together to boost the local economy (with more follow-up details expected). WWL-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UNO President Kathy Johnson will serve until June 30 before leaving for Saint Louis University as the school returns to the LSU System on July 1 (interim chancellor Jeanette Weiland, who oversaw operations at UNO, will guide the transition). Biz New Orleans
- ➤ Tulane University mourns incoming football player Deontavis Cooper, a 2026 graduate from Thomas County Central High School in Thomasville, Georgia, who passed away over the weekend. He was set to join the Green Wave & his talent and kind spirit touched the community. WDSU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Flood Watch remains in effect until 7:00 p.m. today in southeast Louisiana due to heavy rain and potential street flooding, with intermittent showers expected through Friday + additional downpours potentially raising localized flooding risks. WDSU
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Local leaders remain frustrated over stalled fiber internet in Lake Providence after state & Conexon dispute reimbursement and compliance issues in early May. Community members hope for a quick resolution so residents can finally enjoy fast, affordable internet. NOLA.com
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Anareta's Send-Off Party
9:00 p.m. — Siberia — $12.47 — Enjoy a double set by Anareta and a special opening by The Bomb Pulse for Sarah's send-off party.
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ARANKAI Concert featuring buffalo_farm
2 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying trap metal concert with buffalo_farm at this iconic venue.
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Carnival City - A New Orleans Vaudeville Variety Show
8-10 p.m. — The Howlin' Wolf — Tickets from $24.94 — Experience mind-boggling comedy mentalism with The Joker in a night of laughter and amazement.
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The Dø Concert at Tipitina's
5:15-8:15 p.m. — Tipitina's — Ticket required — Experience an evening of folk music with The Dø in vibrant New Orleans.
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Yung Bleu Concert
7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening of melodic hip-hop with rising star Yung Bleu.
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Daisy Grenade & Vienna Vienna Concert
2 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Check site for ticket prices — Enjoy an exciting concert with Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna at a lively venue.
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Blue Monday: 80s New Wave Live
8:00 – 11:30 PM — Southport Hall — Free entry — Experience the vibrant sounds of 80s New Wave at Blue Monday.
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IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference 2026
— June 7-12 — Hyatt Regency New Orleans — Registration required — Attend a world-class conference featuring breakthroughs in PV science, engineering, and networking opportunities.
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