Good morning, New Orleans.

Today, Evolve Coffee + Matcha opened its first Northshore café at The Village Shopping Center in Mandeville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. A grand opening celebration with product samples is set for June 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

A four-day celebration (honoring a revered water spirit and divine mother from African traditions) is coming to New Orleans later this month.

Locals can get fee-free ESSENCE Festival tickets by visiting Caesars Superdome box office tomorrow, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on June 12, 19, and 26, with fees waived during festival week (July 3 to 5).

The New Orleans Public Library has launched its annual Summer Fun & Reading Challenge.

Participants must read 800 minutes and complete a bingo card to win prizes including a tote bag, while the library accepts mystery-themed entries for its Summer Fun & Adult Writing Contest through July 31.

YouthForce NOLA has launched its 12th annual paid summer internship program for over 200 public high school students, with work-readiness training that began May 27 and internships with area businesses starting in June (boosting job skills for future careers).

City officials say a long-awaited fix for power failures blamed for severe street flooding is in place — timely as hurricane season begins.

The improvement could help protect neighborhoods after years of recurring issues.

Broadway performer Kyle Banks turned his Type 1 diabetes battle into Kyler Cares, a $5 million program that helps marginalized youth (he plans to expand the initiative into New Orleans schools).

He will speak Saturday at the national convention at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Lake Shore and Lake Vista after a water main repair dropped pressure below 20 psi + residents are advised to use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, and cleaning until the issue is fixed.

The Sewerage and Water Board has issued a boil water advisory for parts of the Lake Shore-Lake Vista area due to water pressure dropping below 20 psi during a main repair; crews are working to restore pressure (updates pending) and residents are urged to use safe water until testing begins.

Traci D. Howerton, pet columnist and volunteer manager for Animal Rescue New Orleans at ARNO, advises families to prepare for hurricane season by updating pet IDs, ensuring carriers are ready, stocking up on food and medication and safeguarding important records (critical for smooth evacuations).

Saints star Alvin Kamara made a surprise return to the facility for organized team activities today, saying he is ready and his locker is still there.

He explained that messages from teammates prompted his visit while team decisions remain with management.

Thousands of Pokémon players are coming to Ernest N.

Morial Convention Center for the 2026 Pokémon North America International Championships from June 12–14. The championship offers top competitors a chance to win part of a prize pool exceeding $500,000 — drawing visitors from around the world.

The new Raising Cane’s 9th Ward Stadium at LCMC Health Field will break ground this summer and open next summer on school district-owned property adjacent to G.

W. Carver High School (in the Desire neighborhood). Raising Cane’s and LCMC Health secured naming rights by donating $2 million and $600,000, respectively.

The Pelicans have been linked to a trade for Boston star small forward Jaylen Brown as sources say this win-now move may involve asset Trey Murphy III and future draft picks, underscoring the team's strategy from earlier this week.

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.

André Bohren Performance

5-9 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Admission varies — Experience the versatility of one of New Orleans' finest musicians in a captivating live performance.

Free Summer Movie Series: Rhinestone

8-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Free entry — Catch Stallone and Dolly Parton in a classic country comedy showdown.