Good morning, New Orleans.

Toups Family Meal will deliver free breakfast and lunch meals to children starting June 10 with deliveries on Wednesdays across New Orleans.

The initiative is set to prepare 70,000 meals (with $5 donations covering one meal) to help families facing food insecurity.

Free public tours of tall ships and navy vessels are underway at Port of New Orleans as part of Sail 250 New Orleans — a celebration of America's 250th anniversary.

Visitors can join today and through May 31 to explore the historic ships.

The Shop opened its new coworking hub in South Market today (offering memberships, private offices and meeting rooms) while TrayAway expanded its operations to support downtown business growth.

Three local restaurants earned spots on North America’s 50 Best Restaurants list, with Dakar NOLA at No. 4, Emeril’s at No. 20 and Acamaya at No. 30.

All three chefs are also James Beard Award nominees, with winners announced Monday, Jun. 15 in Chicago.

A new comedy room and restaurant has opened in New Orleans East, offering food + laughs for locals with live shows and dining in one venue.

The spot invites residents to enjoy a fresh blend of humor and cuisine.

New Orleans food writer Ian McNulty spotlights a fresh crop of restaurants opening now amid an early Mardi Gras and busy festival season.

His picks include Dolfy’s on Freret Street for pintxos, Feliciana on the northshore for seafood and French cooking, and Café Conmigo for Cuban street food.

Louisiana lawmakers are set to expand TOPS-Tech eligibility for students graduating on or after the 2026-27 school year.

The bill adds a dual enrollment credit pathway and allows part-time enrollment, pending Senate leader approval and the Governor’s signature.

Brennan Jacques, who grew up in a troubled housing development, broke the cycle of violence to become a teacher at Phyllis Wheatley Community School in Treme and author his memoir 'Bloodline of Trauma.' He now works to guide students away from the painful legacy of his past.

Louisiana reached a settlement with ExxonMobil to resolve coastal erosion disputes and address orphan wells, Gov. Jeff Landry reported Thursday.

Documents still need to be finalized as the deal follows a Supreme Court ruling that moved similar cases to federal court.

Volunteers removed a record 566 tons of litter during Love the Boot Week across Louisiana — more than 28,000 people participated in 1,624 events and contributed nearly 78,000 volunteer hours.

Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser urged residents to continue fighting litter by reporting incidents to 855 LA Litter.

The African American Alliance of CDFI CEOs will convene over 90 leaders at its Annual Conference on June 16-18 at The Westin New Orleans to discuss community finance strategies + build regional partnerships.

HANO worked with HUD to keep the 12-story Guste High Rise open for over 300 senior and disabled residents in Central City — the agency now takes direct management to start planned repairs and upgrades.

On Friday, May 29, New Orleans EMS hosted U.S. Navy Fleet Surgical Team EIGHT at its headquarters, where 18 medical professionals trained with local paramedics in advanced trauma care techniques like cold blood transfusions and portable ultrasound.

The session took place during Sail 250 as tall ships lined the riverfront.

A renovated 122-year-old Uptown home on Prytania Street sold for $2.3 million on May 22, topping local home sales for the week of May 17-23.

The property (renovated in 2022 to blend historic charm with modern updates) is located near Audubon Park.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nayo Jones Experience

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Cost info not provided — Experience the mature sounds of Nayo Jones, an accomplished vocalist and flautist, in a vibrant jazz setting.

Higher Heights Reggae Band Performance

6:30 p.m. — Cafe Negril — Cover charge may apply — Enjoy live reggae tunes from a band that has graced stages alongside reggae legends.

Lost Bayou Ramblers Live Performance

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Tipitina's — No cover charge — Experience Grammy-winning Cajun music with a punk rock twist from a Louisiana favorite.

BC Coogan Concert

7-11 p.m. — Saturn Bar — Entry price not stated — Experience the versatile sounds of prominent keyboardist BC Coogan, as he interprets the contemporary New Orleans songbook.

Youth Improv Comedy Class

5:30-7 p.m. — Art Camp 504 — Cost TBA — Unleash your creativity and comedic skills with engaging improv exercises for ages 11-15.