Good morning, New Orleans.

JEDCO Incubator will launch a new $8.7 million food and beverage facility to help local food startups move from home kitchens to commercial production; groundbreaking is planned for fall 2026 (with an opening in 2028) in Jefferson Parish.

The Nola Collective hosted its LinkUp: Creator House Edition on July 1 ahead of the ESSENCE Festival at a New Orleans venue that brought together over 50 content creators for workshops on brand partnerships, social media strategy + audience analytics, helping them build sustainable businesses.

BankPlus reopened its Veterans Boulevard branch in Metairie after rebuilding from a fire.

The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday featured local officials and bank leaders, and the renovated branch now offers updated customer spaces and enhanced banking technology.

New Orleans was named one of America's most irreplaceable places by the World Monuments Fund, which recognized the city's living cultural landscape as essential to the American story.

The preservation listing calls attention to rising threats including flooding and aging infrastructure + the need for community investment.

The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience chose SSA Group as its exclusive retail partner to design and operate a 10-year retail and gift shop program (featuring locally inspired merchandise that celebrates our musical heritage) while boosting the museum’s long-term financial goals.

The City Council unanimously approved a permit for Crescent City Cafe on 4807 Magazine Street.

The nonprofit restaurant will serve meals on a ‘pay what you can’ basis in the Historic Urban Neighborhood Business District — a long-awaited step to address local food needs.

The New Orleans City Council votes today on a plan for a 1,000-room, 27-floor Omni Hotel on Convention Center Boulevard in the Warehouse District that aims to create local jobs & boost the city’s bid for major conventions.

City Council approved a tax break (6-1 vote) for Rivana Apartments, a 220-unit affordable housing development set to start construction this year in the River District along the Mississippi River near the Convention Center.

The deal exempts developers from taxes for 40 years in exchange for below-market rents.

City Council finalized funding to demolish the long-abandoned Lindy Boggs Hospital in Midcity after Hurricane Katrina.

Contractors will start work on the Conti Street side after necessary assessments and abatement (which may take up to a month) so developers can later design a mixed-use plan.

The Saints will begin training camp at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Wed., July 29 with public practices for two days and sessions in early August.

Season ticket holders can reserve free tickets at 9 a.m. next Monday while the public registers at 9 a.m. next Tuesday.

Teena May - Happy Hour Concert

4:30-6 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Free entry — Enjoy original alt-Country and Folk music from the talented Teena May and her band.

FLYLEAF with Lacey Sturm Concert

1 PM — House of Blues New Orleans — Ticket info available — Experience the hard-hitting sound of Flyleaf live with Lacey Sturm.

Clarence Johnson III Performance

6:30-8:00 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — $5-$45 — Experience the captivating jazz virtuoso Clarence Johnson III live on stage with special ticket pricing options.

Davell Crawford Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticket info not provided — Experience the soulful sounds of the 'Piano Prince of New Orleans' in an intimate jazz setting.

A Taste of Napa: An Evening with Treasury Wine Estates

7-9 p.m. — Hilton New Orleans Riverside — Free parking — Experience guided tastings featuring distinguished California wines paired with delicious dishes.

Colombia Nola Fest 2026

3-10 p.m. — The Broadside — Kids up 12 Free entry — Celebrate Colombia's culture with live music, dance, and delicious food.

Tim Laughlin Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Check venue for entry fee — Experience master clarinetist Tim Laughlin as he brings New Orleans jazz alive with original compositions and fresh takes.

2026 X Games in New Orleans - Friday

4:00-8:30 PM — Caesars Superdome — Check event page for details — Experience three days of elite action sports at the MoonPay X Games Championship.

Alfred Banks Live Performance

7-9:30 p.m. — One Eyed Jacks — $17.15 GA — Experience a night of captivating music from Alfred Banks in the heart of New Orleans.

Stanton Moore Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — $TBD — Experience the exceptional drumming and vibrant personality of Grammy-winning musician Stanton Moore.