Good morning, New Orleans.

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner scheduled an autopsy on Monday for Wade Singletary, a Cleco lineman who died on the job while serving the northshore—renowned for his commitment as a family man.

His funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11—at Williams Funeral Home in Pearl River, and a GoFundMe has been set up to support his family.

Master P—known as Coach P at UNO—hosts UNO Community Day with the Pelicans' new draft picks, and he serves as the president of basketball operations for the Privateers bringing his local legacy to the event.

Essence Festival started over the July 4 weekend but saw smaller crowds and delays with shows in the Superdome.

Lauryn Hill closed her set at 3:37 a.m. after being added days earlier — local vendors reported slower sales and organizers pledged clearer updates on VIP area changes.

During Essence Fest weekend, Ashé Cultural Arts Center and MAAFA hosted a ceremony that honored ancestors by unveiling a mural and featuring performances (cultural dances, local vendor food, and discussions with activists).

Audubon Aquarium Rescue released three sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico after intensive rehabilitation in New Orleans.

Two critically endangered Kemp’s ridley turtles — Libra and Dorado — recovered from cold-stunning while a loggerhead named Francois overcame buoyancy issues from a parasitic lung infection.

Officials said that plans to upgrade New Orleans’ levee system to guard against strong storms are at risk due to insufficient funding—federal cuts and limited appropriations from previous terms have affected both efforts to maintain the 100-year protection level and studies for 200-year surge upgrades—raising concerns about future flood safety.

Abe Partridge and Jack Barksdale Live

9 PM - 12 AM — No Dice — $10 — Experience the soulful tunes of rising stars Abe Partridge and Jack Barksdale in an intimate setting.

An Evening With Mountain Grass Unit

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Tipitina's — Check website for price — Experience an exciting night of country and bluegrass music.

Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen

5-6 p.m. — The Sazerac House — Tickets available — Experience the magic of a live, multi-sensory tribute to the music of Queen in an awe-inspiring setting.

HNOC Chess Club Meeting

1-3 p.m. — REACH Center — Free entry — Explore the rich history of chess in New Orleans while enjoying creative activities.

Charmaine Neville Band Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Dinner reservations available — Experience the vibrant musical legacy of New Orleans with Charmaine Neville's captivating performance.

Creepy Fest

6-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Tickets available — Experience a night of spooky music and films under the stars at Creepy Fest 2025.

Will Wood Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — $55+ — Catch Will Wood live in an energetic night of music for ages 18 and up.

Flow Tribe Concert

9 PM – 12 AM — Tipitina's — Free and open to the public — Experience a vibrant night of rock and funk with Flow Tribe.

Tales of the Cocktail

Various times — The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans — Price varies — Explore the evolution of the cocktail industry at this premier global drinks conference.

Oddities and Curiosities Expo

10:00 – 11:30 AM — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Cost info not specified — Explore a showcase of strange vendors and artists from across the country.