Good morning, New Orleans.

9th Ward Stadium Inc. announced partnerships with Raising Cane’s as the official stadium partner & LCMC Health for naming rights in the Upper 9th Ward.

The planned complex will serve George Washington Carver High and other schools and will spur further track and field development.

Rouses Markets was ranked 28th on Supermarket News’ Super50 list — the ranking assessed customer and employee satisfaction, positioning the family-owned chain alongside national retailers.

The 76-store business plans to expand into St. Bernard Parish in 2027.

Coquette, a mainstay for nearly 18 years in the Irish Channel located at the corner of Magazine & Washington, will hold its final regular service on June 26 with a farewell event on June 27 as chef-owner Michael Stoltzfus shifts focus to expanding Here Today Rotisserie.

Local entrepreneurs will pitch shelf-ready products on June 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rivergate Room in the New Orleans Convention Center as part of the WIN Pitch Smart Retail Ready competition, where six finalists will vie & win retail placement at Dutch's Corner Convenience Store, which serves nearly 800,000 visitors yearly.

Henry's Original Donuts in the 7th Ward unveiled its rebrand Friday with fresh donuts, breakfast favorites, free mini donuts with every purchase, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony (1900 N Claiborne Ave.) while updating hours to Monday to Thursday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 24 hours on Friday and Saturday.

Audubon Aquarium celebrates World Ocean Day today as visitors join a conservation passport game and hear talks on turtle rescue and sustainable seafood (with insights from Audubon Aquarium Rescue and Gulf United for Lasting Fisheries).

An award-winning musical that captured hearts on Broadway is now running at Le Petit Theatre.

Louisiana agriculture officials urge cattle ranchers to inspect herds after a Texas calf near La Plata was found with the New World Screwworm fly, a parasite not seen since the 1950s plus Commissioner Mike Strain warned the pest could drive up beef costs.

Loyola University New Orleans has joined the Sullivan Network of Schools as the only university in Louisiana (among over 70 institutions) to present Sullivan Awards and provide leadership and service programs.

The partnership will boost opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in ethical development.

New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute offers aspiring chefs hands-on training through team-based restaurant projects and public pop-up events showcasing dishes such as Creole and Mexican fusion (students refine recipes daily).

Louisiana is in hurricane season as senior meteorologist Damon Singleton explained rapid intensification, a term describing how storms quickly grow stronger during this time.

Local officials plan to share further weather updates as conditions develop.

Food writer Ian McNulty explains that summer dining revives the local restaurant scene & gives residents a chance to enjoy quieter reservations, with Restaurant Week starting June 8 offering fixed-price meals at nearly 100 spots.

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.

Candlelight Concert featuring Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

9:00 p.m. — The Sazerac House — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of live music in a stunning candlelit setting.

Key-Key Live Performance

9:00 p.m. — Casa Honduras Restaurant #1 — Ticketed event — Experience a lively performance by Key-Key in an inviting restaurant setting.