The New Orleans Police Department saw ten crimes hit the city on Sunday (6.25). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to a suicide, an unclassified death, four armed robberies, homicide, car jacking, rape, and an attempted armed robbery. 

This Monday, learn the basics of alternative medicine, enjoy the special sound that is children’s choir, get rowdy at Hi-Ho, or celebrate the start of a new month with Tasche. On this day in 1910, the St. Roch Playground, the third oldest playground in the city, was opened. Now, more ways to shake off that case of the Mondays. 

The New Orleans Police Department is seeking assistance from the public in locating a 12-year-old girl who reportedly ran away from her Pines Village home four days ago. 

The New Orleans Police Department saw four crimes hit the city on Saturday (6.24). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to an armed robbery, a simply robbery, a car jacking, and an attempted homicide. 

The Uptown Swingers are set to step out once again as the annual second line season winds down. The club is set to step out at 3:30PM. from 4622 Loyola Ave. Click through for the full route:

Today, get ready to think deep once again, fund raise for a great cause with great book, get a book signed, or grab a beer and some sweet tunes at Banks St Bar. On this day in 1978, Abraham Lincoln Davis, the city’s very first African American councilman, passed away at the age of 63. Now, more to do this Sunday. 

The New Orleans Police Department saw twelve crimes hit the city on Friday (6.23). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to five armed robberies, simple robbery, two stabbings, two shootings, rape, unclassified death. 

Today, celebrate the weekend with a selection of festival events sure to suit anyone’s taste. For something a little more low key, learn how to grow your own veggies (and save money!), or partake in some of the local art. On this day, in 1991, the Lower CBD was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. Now, more to do this Saturday. 

New Orleans is a city well-loved for it’s food, but not as well known for its sweets outside of cake-y creations like beignets, bread pudding, and King Cake. If you live in the Big Easy, chances are there is a certain sugary treat that is rather ubiquitous in your life: the praline. The humble praline is a staple in this city, and its sweet influence has finally garnered it it’s very own national holiday on June 24th.

Further adding fuel to the potentially presidential fire, it was announced Friday that Mayor Mitch Landrieu will deliver an address at the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) on Monday, June 26th in Miami Beach. 

Comedy Central power couple Natasha Leggero and Moshe Kasher will bring the funny to the French Quarter this summer. Following the success of last year’s Honeymoon Tour (which consisted of, yes, honeymoon-able spots like Santa Barbara and Honolulu), the duo is at it again with the Endless Honeymoon Tour, set to begin in New Orleans this July. 

You know what we here at NoDef love about these craft beers, man? We get older, but they stay the same taste. This weekend, Second Line Brewing will re-release a real crowd favorite: an IPA brew as smooth as Mr. McConaughey himself.

Dance-punk band !!! (known audibly as Chk Chk Chk) is celebrating legal drinking status, as the critically acclaimed band marks its 21st year on the music scene with an international summer/fall tour. On Friday (6.23), the New York-based crew announced that they will drop by NOLA for a show along St. Claude Ave. this fall.  

The New Orleans Police Department saw eight crimes hit the city on Thursday (6.22). According to the Major Offense Log (MOL), the NOPD responded to three shootings, armed robbery, rape, simple robbery, stabbing, and an officer in need of assistance. 

This Friday, enjoy Redemptions Family’s new release, celebrate the Solstice with a healthy dose of dance, get down to stylings of Nick Name and the Valmonts, or Sam Price & The True Believers at Blue Nile. On This day in 1948,  Lousiana Music Hall of Famer Luther Kent was born. Now, more about Friday's festivities. 

Whatever Oprah does, she does well — whether it’s building a television dynasty, starting a magazine, or eating 30 lbs. of mac and cheese, the woman can do it all. This week, she is celebrating yet another success as the Louisiana-set series Queen Sugar on her namesake OWN network was a ratings smash during its season two premiere event.