Good morning, New Orleans.

The annual Buddy Walk will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Laketown in Kenner to raise awareness and funds for the Down Syndrome Association of Greater New Orleans—participants will pay $20, which includes food, drinks and live music.

Caesars New Orleans marked its first anniversary after opening in Oct.

2024, welcoming guests from all 50 states and hosting sold-out Super Bowl weekends—nearly 800,000 dining guests boosted local hospitality.

More than 50 Louisiana businesses traveled from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. in late October to join the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni Summit—where entrepreneurs, policymakers, and thought leaders discussed the future of small business.

Avondale Global Gateway declared the historic shipyard asbestos-free on November 6 after six years of cleanup that began in 2019 — the site now meets state and federal standards.

The transformed property now operates as a multimodal logistics hub that employs 200 workers and will add 50 more soon to boost local commerce.

The Treme Creole Gumbo Festival will be held at Louis Armstrong Park from November 8 to 9.

Locals will enjoy music, food and dance as the Young Fellaz Brass Band performs to celebrate New Orleans culture.

Xavier University of Louisiana is marking its 100th anniversary with a week of homecoming events — including a gospel concert featuring Yolanda Adams.

Loyola University has partnered with local music club Gasa Gasa to launch Gasa U, where students learn to run live music shows from booking acts to handling technical work—earning course credit or pay as they gain real-world skills.

The program is part of a larger plan designed to boost New Orleans’ music industry through hands-on training.

LEAN installed a network of AQMesh sensors in four Mississippi River communities including Alsen, Geismar, St. James, and Donaldsonville to track fine particulate matter and other pollutants—these sensors, calibrated against state monitors with a $500K EPA grant, already detected pollution spikes and officials said they aim to prompt voluntary emission reductions.

Credit Human Federal Credit Union will open its sixth Financial Health Center in Gentilly tomorrow with a ribbon cutting at 10 a.m. led by U.S. Representative Troy Carter.

The celebration will offer a free fish fry+live brass band and giveaways to help New Orleans residents learn about financial support services.

New Orleans officials are joining forces to stop repeated fires in homeless encampments under key infrastructure—helping residents relocate today and planning debris cleanup to protect bridges, electrical systems, and public safety.

A team from the Louisiana State Police, the Department of Transportation and Development, the Office of State Fire Marshal, and the city's Office of Homeless Services is set to implement these measures immediately.

Scott Boyle from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development said three fires from homeless encampments under local bridges damaged roads on I-10 and near the ramp to the Crescent City Connection — repairs may take months and cost millions.

Officials ask for public patience as experts assess the damage.

The FAA announced plans to reduce air traffic by up to 10% across 40 major markets during the busy holiday season.

The agency began a 4% cut on November 6 and will raise limits to 10% today—affecting both passenger and cargo flights and potentially reducing options at MSY.

The American Heart Association is hosting Scientific Sessions 2025 today through November 10 at the New Orleans Ernest N.

Morial Convention Center—this four-day meeting will feature over 5,000 presentations on heart and stroke research, including sessions on artificial intelligence and simulation.

Saints owner Gayle Benson and Gov. Jeff Landry signed a lease extension for the Superdome last month that runs through at least 2035 and allows the team to bid for the 2031 Super Bowl—this new deal replaces the lease ending in 2030 and includes a 10-year extension for offices in the nearby Benson Tower.

Resuscitation Science Symposium 2025

November 8-9 — New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center — Registration required — Explore cutting-edge research and practices in critical care and emergency cardiovascular care.

Kimya Dawson and Friends Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — The Broadside — $20 at the door — Experience a night of soulful music from acclaimed artists blending folk, pop, and personal narratives.

Stanton Moore Trio Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Ticketed event — Experience the infectious drumming style of Stanton Moore, a New Orleans native and renowned performer.

Craft Comedy Night at Nola Brewery

7-9 p.m. — NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co. — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of laughter with top local and visiting comedians hosted by Jorge Velazquez.

Andy Bell Live in concert

8-9:30 p.m. — Orpheum Theater New Orleans — Tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Andy Bell, renowned solo artist and half of Erasure, in New Orleans.

Acoustic Alchemy Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market — Ticket info available — Enjoy soothing acoustic sounds from Acoustic Alchemy in a vibrant jazz setting.

Vintage Fest

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — House of Blues New Orleans — Early entry options available — Enjoy a vibrant celebration of vintage culture with all ages welcome.

Jon Cleary's Kitchen Sink Concerts featuring Pedro Segundo

7-10:30 p.m. — Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro — Not specified — Experience a dynamic night of live music with Jon Cleary and special guest Pedro Segundo.

Object-Oriented Programming Training in C#

Nov 17-21 — RC Health Services New Orleans — $2250 — Enhance your coding skills with expert-led C# programming training.

Kyle Roussel Performance

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Ellis Marsalis Center for Music — Check the event page for ticket details — Celebrate New Orleans piano traditions with a live performance.